Episode 148: Christmas in Vegas A Dispatch from Las Vegas with Snarky Santa Arash gets to know a different side of Las Vegas with Randy Winsett AKA Snarky Santa. A father, anarchist, cancer butt kicker and host of Shouting Fire’s SIR Radio, Randy brings a mix of deep insight and irreverent humor to this episode, serving as the de facto co-host for Arash’s Las Vegas adventure. In a conversation at least five years in the making, we'll explore Randy’s roots in Oklahoma, nerd out on that #radiohostlife, explore the Las Vegas Burner community and dissect the existential lessons of cancer. Expect a a fairly even blend of serious emo crap and snarky giggle fests. Also a lot of Christmas crap. &nbsp; Rerecord in Las Vegas, December 2023 &nbsp; &nbsp;- The Official Home for all things Randy &nbsp;- Randy’s ShoutingFire landing page &nbsp;- Archives of past shows  &nbsp;- Facebook home for #RandyTales Watch Randy’s &nbsp;Live At Burning Man 2018 -  Listen to Iris’s full funky Christmas set here:  Iris’s has tons music up at  And follow Iris at  &nbsp;  &nbsp; Independently produced by a revolving team of volunteers and Hosted by founder (mr)Arash, Burner Podcast is the longest running traditional audio podcast in the extended international community of Burning Man. Focused on year-round Burner consciousness and topics of intracultural interest, explore 140+ episodes at&nbsp;. Burner Podcast host Arash Afshar is an Iranian-American SoCal-based professional photographer and community builder. Connect with him directly at . Follow  and  for wildly irregular updates.

Christmas in Vegas

We love to gift and receive swag! We love our pendants, stickers and patches swag collection! There are some really creative burners making small art that magically shows up in our hands as a gift.  Meet Tod Johnson has made it his project to curate and collect beautiful, miniature art pieces commonly known as playa swag. He is the curator of the Playa Artifacts Museum at BRC.  Tod talks about his collection and how the swag community has grown over the years.  Links associated to the podcast are located at www.intothefirebm.com Photographs by Tod Johnson and M. Wei

Into The Fire: Tod Johnson, Curator at BRC Playa Artifacts Museum

Meet Ranger Beauty, an ordained minister who has been providing wedding officiant services to couples at Black Rock City and other Regionals for many years.   We talked about the many types of playa weddings for couples, and even individuals. We included information about the legal requirements for the legal wedding option and about how to become an ordained minister for your friends and family weddings.  However, you will want to consult the state of your Regionals event for updates and information.

Into The Fire:  Playa Weddings - a Talk with Ranger Beauty

Scientifically Proven Quantum Manifestation? Dr. Kim Perkins and Arash talk spirituality and science For the first new episode of 2024 Arash welcomes back one of the Kims (from episode 140) for a fun conversation about the intersection of spirituality and science. In addition to holding the honor of being Arash’s previous housemate, Dr. Kim Perkins is an organizational psychologist with a PhD in positive psychology. Arash and Kim dive into topics often brushed off as 'hippie stuff,' exploring their academic backing and practical applications. The episode closes with a portion of DJ Maxx Polishuk's full vinyl set from BRCU at Burning Man 2013. Recorded January of 2024 at Philtopia in Pasadena, CA

Scientifically Proven Quantum Manifestation?

A Visit with Lysa Joy, aka Dazzle! How to feed 700 artists/builders in 4 days Dazzle was a guest of the podcast in 2017 when she talked about BRC Wheels on Meals. 2024 will be her 11th year since she first started this project delivering hot meals to art build crews of Black Rock City during build week. Armed with a generator and a microwave on a flat-bed trailer and gifting sporks, Dazzle and her crew have delivered over 5000 meals over the years. She also talks about her other passions, including bringing awareness to the mobility challenged at Burning Man, educating people on fundraising and trying to retire from Burning Man. You can catch Dazzle at Love Burn in Florida this February (yes! In a few weeks) and what its like to try and pack for a burn that you fly to. She will also be at Pagan Bunny Burn with her project Bunny Bytes, Unscruz in May where she celebrates her BD every year and Juplaya in July at the Black Rock Desert and of course ttitd in August at her new camp, Playa Pauls concierge services camp.&nbsp; Outside of Burning Man, she also volunteers in her local community at a performing arts center. Links associated to the podcast are at www.intothefirebm.com.

Into The Fire:  A Visit with Lysa Joy, aka Dazzle!   How to feed 700 artists/builders in 4 days

Megan Wood is the author of Farm Day Adventures, a children's book series. She was inspired by her experiences working with children and volunteering as a burner and working with farm animals.  Passionate about children, big art and animals (currently goats), we talk about her experience on big burner projects and how they influenced her writing.  Links associated to the podcast are found at www.intothefirebm.com.   Photographs provided by Megan Wood.  Intro music by Duckman on Soundcloud

Into The Fire: Meet Megan Wood:  Burner, Volunteer, Publisher and Author

Meet Blondie! She’s an avid volunteer at Black Rock City, owns an art car, and volunteers to help produce Burnal Equinox and Decompression in San Francisco. She camps with Dustfish at BRC and always comes to the party looking blingtastic! Suz and Blondie both volunteer with San Francisco Community Events Team for Burning Man and want to encourage burners to put on events in their area too.  Links associated to the podcast at www.intothefirebm.com

Into The Fire: Meet Blondie, Volunteer Burner from San Francisco

My guest is Dylan Hogan, aka Major Trouble - The founder of BRC Snow Club, resident DJ for Disco Donutz (Heavy Petting Zoo), and former board member of Airpusher and Sextant Camp. I talked with him in March, 2024. To introduce him to you, I am using the words of Joel Kristopher, Zookeeper at Heavy Petting Zoo, who recently posted about his friend, Major Trouble:  "Huge! Massive! Epic! Shout out to my brother from another Unicorn, Dylan Hogan, aka Major Trouble for all that he has recently accomplished, with no plans of slowing down. Last year Dylan, with the help of his hottie in crime, Rachael Gingery, created the Black Rock City Snow Club, who brought the 1st Ski, Sled and Snowboard hill to Burning Man. During this same time, he also dove deep into music production, producing 8+ original house bangers to fill his set with at Breakfast of Champions. Keep it up Boo! I’m proud of you!"(abbreviated) Links associated to the podcast Burner Podcast and Into The Fire is not affiliated with the Burning Man Organization or any affiliates.  It’s just a podcast by a burner. Check out photos and links associated to this podcast at www.intothefirebm.com.  www.shoutingfire.com for the online, global radio network.  Photo by Joshua King of SF.  Thanks for listening and tell all your friends.  Super Suz!

Into The Fire: Dylan Hogan, aka Major Trouble! DJ and Producer

Miss Conception, aka Sara Nicole Glass Musician, Performer, Volunteer, BWB Burner! With Kate Robinson from Tenderloin Community Benefit District, San Francisco Meet MissConception aka Sara Nicole Glass who is an amazing musician, performer, and volunteer for Burners Without Borders. Miss Conception produced a community-empowering event supporting local artists as well as raising funds for Burners Without Borders in late December 2023. Funds were donated to the Tenderloin Community Benefit District, a non profit in San Francisco supporting the families in the Tenderloin. Lastly, we talk about her other burner volunteer experiences and how they have enriched her life -specifically volunteering at unSCruz put on by Santa Cruz Regional burners happening in the south Bay the first weekend of May and the recent Burnal Equinox event on March 9 at Public Works put on by San Francisco Community Events Team. So much to learn from MissConception!  Burners Without Borders, San Francisco Chapter, is doing some great things to empower the community around the Tenderloin in San Francisco. Joining us is Kate Robinson who talks to us about projects in the Tenderloin for 2024 and how you can get involved. Then talk about how others who are not local to SF can find out about their own community chapters of Burners Without Borders. There’s plenty of philanthropy for burners to get involved in and there are lots of chapters all over the world. ​​The MISSION of Burners Without Borders: BWB promotes activities around the globe that support a community's inherent capacity to thrive by encouraging innovative approaches to disaster relief and grassroots initiatives that make a positive impact. Please note that Sara is a BWB volunteer and does not represent the entire BWB chapter or program.  The BWB website is intended to be the mouthpiece for this community’s efforts as well as a catalyst for inspiring new ideas.  Links associated to the podcast are found at www.intothefirebm.com Glass Outro music by MissConception

Into The Fire:  Miss Conception, aka Sara Nicole Glass

Meet Chelsea Bronson, aka Catalyst. Founder of the Tea Carp, volunteer for Burning Man for over ten years, and seasonal staff member at Burning Man. For the past 4 years she has been the Leave No Trace Compliance Special Ops and for the past 3 has been a MOOP Scribe for Playa Restoration.   Before going to Burning Man, Catalyst created an accredited internship program with Burning Man and the Communications Team. Since then she has burned every year and has volunteered for the Media Documentation Team, Burning Man Community Events Team, and for Burning Man hosted events such as Artist Symposium, Theme Camp Symposium, Global Leadership Conference, and Artumnal Gathering. We talk about her volunteer experience, how it enriches her life. We include how you might get involved in volunteering, how many get started and where it can lead. What is the Tea Carp? The Tea Carp is a mobilized art installation that seeks to provide a safe ground for persons to merry-make, fill their cups, connect, and share human experiences together. We offer themed, pop-up B.Y.O.C. tea services throughout the event. Each tea is made one cup at a time as we hold an appreciation for “slow service”. We savor time, experience, and one another; giving our guests a taste of this with their tea. Once they hand over their cup, visitors are invited to spend quali-tea time with those around them.  A wooden tea house, which only leaves memories behind and is intended to bring beings together around points of interest. The Tea Carp has been invited to the Burning Man Regional near Santa Cruz, California called unSCruz 2024: Portal of Possibilities! Check out all the links associated with this podcast at www.intothefirebm.com

Into The Fire: Meet Chelsea Bronson aka Catalyst

Payam, Jake and Eoghan show up to Arash’s studio and proceed to get wasted. At some point, Arash remembers to hit record and something that might be called an “interview” is conducted about the history, culture and execution of Electric Poncho.   

Episode 13: Electric Poncho Event Leads Jake, Payam and Eoghan

Here it is, the first episode! We thought we would start off with a home town favorite, Red Sonya.&nbsp;Hope you enjoy the show! Follow us for the next episode. Tune In @ alkalinepodcast.com

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Alkaline - A001 - Red Sonya

This week we bring you East County! A duo that brings a energy to the party you won't soon forget. You'll find them throwing down at San Diego's best underground club nights and at various&nbsp;Burning Man sound camps. They have crafted a very special mix just for us. Enjoy the set and be sure to follow for the latest mixes. Tune In @ alkalinepodcast.com 

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Alkaline - A002 - East County

Lee Reynolds takes over the Alkaline airwaves in session A007. Lee hails from Oxford, England and comes in hot and heavy in this mix. A blend of the eclectic beats and driving 4x4s, perfect for that journey to the Playa. Enjoy this mix and well see you in the dust.

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Alkaline - A007 - Lee Reynolds

Session 9 is ready! We have Dat Phat jumping on the decks! Representing Bass Tribe and Shangri-Lawless, Dat&nbsp;brings us some smooth, sexy and funky beats. Follow us for the latest mixes and be sure to tune in below! 

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Alkaline - A009 - Dat Phat

Session 12 is mixed by San Diego's very own Alan B. Alan's been DJing since 1995 and burner since 2012. You can normally find him camped with Ego Trip, if not he'll be on a dance floor not too far. Well lets get into the mix and turn it up. 

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Alkaline - A012 - Alan B

Episode 17 brings us a spectacular mix by Dae.am of Ego Trip. Dae.am a native of Poland bring us some nasty Deep House this week. Tune in below and be sure to follow for more.

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Burner Podcast Presents...

Alkaline - A017 - Dae.am [Ego Trip]

Sarah Cranberry takes control of Alkaline this week. Sarah's originally from New Orleans and she brings some of that NOLA sprit to this mix. Enjoy the set and be sure to share and follow us!

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Alkaline - A020 - Sarah Cranberry [SHAFT]

We have a very special sunrise set for you this week. Luis from Triptych guides us from darkness to light in this mix. Catch him this weekend at DeepAura and normally DJing around SoCal. Tune in below and be sure to share the mix. 

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Alkaline - A023 - Luis Triptych [Triptych]

Margareta Appalachia is a wonderful art build going out to BRC, 2017.  It involves mountains, strip mines, drums, and ancient vegetation.  It’s also a representation of the artist's sister.  Orange Mike and his sis grew up in West Virginia. He shares about how his life experiences and an admiration for his amazing sister inspired him to build his first art piece on the playa.  Project Manager, Marzipan Matt shares his excitement for this build as well as some of his stories from building art on in the desert and how that has shaped his personal philosophy about art.  https://sites.google.com/site/margaretaappalachia/ 
margappalachia@gmail.com   Art rendering by Orange Mike, music by Duckman on Soundcloud

Into The Fire: Magareta Appalachia

Stōik is here to take us on a ride to the land of bass music. He's put mix together that grabs you by the hand and guides you into his world.Tune in and get ready to space out of the next hour. 

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Alkaline - A032 -  Stōik [Bass Tribe]

We dive into the mind to Aenera this week on Alkaline. He brings us into his world of progressive house and it's quite the journey. Turn up your speakers because this mix slaps!

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Alkaline - A034 - Aenera [DeepAura Music]

Crescendoll of Wülfpack and DeepAura Music is on deck for the latest Alkaline. Once a Radio DJ whilst in college, Erin Parisi is now firmly planted in the SoCal scene and takes people into her world with every set. She has made an exclusive mix just for Alkaline and it's just what you need to start this weekend. 

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Alkaline - A042 - Crescendoll [Wülfpack / DeepAura Music]

You're in the streets of Black Rock City and you come across an unlikely scene: an alleyway straight out of Tokyo's Shinjuku Golden Gai district. It's full of tiny bars and micro spaces, each serving just a few patrons, each with its own unique theme and character.  Welcome to The Golden Guy. Established at Burning Man, 2017, Golden Guy Alley is loosely based on the neighborhood in Tokyo called "The Golden Gai". I talk with MacGyver, aka Graham Linn, and Kitty, aka Elizabeth Jackson, about how Golden Guy is fostering community and deep conversation in small spaces. Links associated with this podcast http://goldenguyalley.com/ More links at www.intothefirebm.com  Photograph by Elizabeth Jackson Intro music by DJ Kafa and found on Alkaline Podcast, episode number A049.  Find it at Burner Podcast Soundcloud channel.

Into The Fire: The Golden Guy at BRC

Dirty Dan of the famous Spanky's Wine Bar compiles a very special episode 50 for us. I had the chance to sit down with Dan and do the very first Alkaline interview! Check out the stellar mix and an amazing conversation to follow. 

Thank you all for you support and heres to another 50 episodes. 

Tracklist   
1. Mutant Disco feat. Maars (org.) - Maceo Plex 
2. Roots feat. Ella (acapella) Dirty Dan Edit - Mattei &amp; Omich 
3. Voices (org.) - Monki 
4. Machine (N- Telekia Mix) - Superchip 
5. Save The Children (David Mayer Remix) - Zakir   
6. personal Slave feat. Charles McCloud (Harry Romero Mix) - Honey Dijon 
7. Rolling (org.) - Fernando Messa 
8. Star People (org.) Andre Butano, Aldo Cadiz 
8. Dancin Machine (org.) - Pornbugs 
9. Hands Up (acapella) Dirty Dan Edit - Eli Escobar 
10. Heater (org.) - Franky Rizardo 
11. Speechless feat. Carl Craig, La Scalars (Gesaffelstien Mix) - Agoria 
12. Body Jack Get My Swerve On (Franky Rizardo Mix) - Max Chapman 
13. Trip (org.) - James Dexter 
14. Barbero (org.) Cassim 
15. Ruckus feat. Richard Judge (Amine Edge &amp; Dance Mix) - Tube & Burger , Richard Judge 
16. Funky Spaceship (org.) - Junior Sanchez , Gene Farris
17. For It (org.) - Dalfie 
18. This Is House (This is House-a-pella) Dirty Dan Edit - John Julius Knight, Roland Clark 
19. Crazy Pee (org.) - Alex Kennon 
20. iris Stan ( Eli Brown Mix) - Pirate Copy, Rion S 
21. I have been a shit (Tube & Burger Mix) - Ante Perry, Maxim Lany 
22. Ocean Drive (org.) - Danny Serano 
23. Wild Child (org.) - Alex Kennon 
24. Restare Andare` (Black Spuma Remix) - Cristalli Liquidi 
25. Poison Lips (extended) - Vitalic 

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Alkaline - A050 - Dirty Dan [Spanky's Wine Bar]

OFIER used to play in bands, now he plays tunes. Funky tunes, Disco tunes, Soulful tunes, In general he has just the tune for you, so tune in now. 

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Alkaline - A051 - OFIER [Tiki Fukos]

FITTA likes it deep and we can't disagree. A fantastic set by a fantastic DJ for session 53, enjoy. &nbsp; Listen on iTunes, SoundCloud or TuneIn Radio Follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter #AlkalinePodcast #BurnerPodcast #BurningMan &nbsp;

Alkaline - A053 - FITTA [Camp Camp Camp]

We're back! Britton of Reverbia takes control for session 60. His basslines are bouncy and the synths driving. A masterpiece of a set awaits for your listening pleasure. Tune in now! 

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Alkaline - A060 - Britton [Reverbia]

Eric de Guzman sets the tone for this summer with a heater of a mix! Tune in now! Listen on iTunes, SoundCloud or TuneIn Radio Follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter #AlkalinePodcast #BurnerPodcast #BurningMan &nbsp;

Alkaline - A063 - Eric de Guzman

Label Boss. Classical Pianist. Producer. This week we bring you Lauren Mia! Turn it up! Listen on iTunes, SoundCloud or TuneIn Radio Follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter #AlkalinePodcast #BurnerPodcast #BurningMan &nbsp;

Alkaline - A064 - Lauren Mia

Massio brings us a sensual mix this week. Hailing from Ensenada, Mexico, Massio has been mixing since 2016 but he also is a terrific producer. Be sure catch his latest release, Legacy, on Perfecto Records as you enjoy the set. Listen on ,  or  Follow on ,  and  #AlkalinePodcast #BurnerPodcast #BurningMan &nbsp;

A068 - Massio

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