John Burdick
Program & Operations DirectorJohn started with KPCW as a volunteer DJ in 2003. At that time he was the Thursday 10am-12pm DJ on air every week until 2008. He rejoined the KPCW team in 2010 when the station started the public affairs shows. His show “Fun Friday”, which he co-hosted with Jan Williams, ran from 2010 until 2014. "Fun Friday" was recognized by the Utah Broadcasters Association for the best radio personality or team from 2011-2013. He and Jan also produced, engineered and voiced multiple pledge drive campaigns and promo spots which won 15 UBEE awards for the station from '08-'13. He joined the KPCW team full time as the Assistant Program Director and Volunteer DJ coordinator starting in 2017. Program Director Bob Hendricks retired in 2019 and John then took over as Director of Operations and Programming for the station.
Outside of the station John has followed his passion to entertain people, studying improv comedy with Second City and Comedy Sportz in his home town of Chicago, Illinois. He has been a founding member and performer with multiple improv groups: “Comedius Interruptus” at USC , “Off the Top Comedy”, “Improvabilities” and “Park City Improv: Laugh Elevated” in Park City, UT. John has performed in theaters throughout Los Angeles, Chicago, Park City and Edinburgh, Scotland. He is a regular performer with the Historic Egyptian Theater performing since 2002 in the "Park City Follies" which is a yearly original comedy that pokes fun at current events happening in and around Park City. In addition to theater John continues to work as an actor on television, radio and in films.
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Fun Friday opens with our guest, Jennifer Kimball from Homestead Resort and Zermatt Resort and Spa. They are hosting Midway Winter Games Events,…
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It's a Burdick Family Fun Friday, as John's Mom, Kathleen and Sister, Megan are in the studio, to share holiday greetings and family Christmas stories. We…
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The Fun Friday guests today are Ryan Cray and Michelle McDonald from the Park Silly Holiday Bazaar. Then, to help with our Holiday Dinner, butcher Chuck…
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Host John Burdick is joined by “B” Team co-host “Frieda” while Jan Burdick is out on assignment this week. They are joined by Jennifer Kimball from…
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Today's show revolves around the Renaissance Faire in Utah County. The director of the faire, Richard Pherman is today's guest. Visit kpcw.org for a full…
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On Today's show, Basin Recreation has a golf fundraiser for kids, the Park Silly Sunday Market features food and music. The farmers market section is in…
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Jan Williams and John Burdick host a trio of guests. First in is The Egyptian Theater with their August schedule. Park Silly Sunday Market explains this…
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Originally aired June 14, 2013.Today, hosts Jan Williams and John Burdick welcome All Seasons Adventures to the show to talk about spending time with Dad,…
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Originally aired May 31, 2013.Hosts Jan Williams and John Burdick have fun with a group of guests from the National Ability Center. Their Barn Party…