Andrea Buchanan

Behind the mic with a familiar KPCW voice – DJ Jack “J-Foo” Footer. Coach Skinner has a preview of the high school football season. Plus, fun facts, local events, and the Campfire Kids saying the darndest things. Then this weeks Campfire Music Sesh features Anyone Awake – a youthful and electric indie band hailing from Rigby, Idaho.

Behind the mic with KPCW Volunteer Air Force member – DJ Jack “J-Foo” Footer.

Julie Wilson, a longtime Park City resident and French-trained chef who helped shape Deer Valley’s food and beverage scene over nearly four decades, share stories of skiing the resort before it opened and her life in the growing mountain town. Then, John MacDonald of Midway, tells stories ranging from dart mishaps to cheerleading surprises to family joys and resilience in the face of cancer. And singer-songwriter Elizabeth "Bee" Hareza, a former Park City local now based in Nashville, talks about overcoming stage fright, building a supportive artist community and performs two original songs in studio. Plus, we have an update on local sports and local events, and the Campfire Kids bring the funny.

Julie Wilson, a longtime Park City resident and French-trained chef, reflects on her nearly 40-year career shaping Deer Valley’s food and beverage program. She shares memories of skiing the resort before it opened, the early days of Park City’s growth, and the community connections that have kept her rooted in the mountain town.

Meet Julianne Carone from WasteLess, a local food rescuer giving surplus groceries a second chance to feed our community. Tammy Porter shares a hilariously harrowing tale of a family clunker, a sketchy good Samaritan, and one unforgettable summer breakdown. And teen musician Liam Given performs two original songs — “Keeping Track” and “Moss” — and shares how Park City summers fuel his creative spark. Plus, get updates on sports, local events, fun facts, and the always entertaining Campfire Kids.

There’s a growing movement of people determined to reduce food waste. They’re not just feeding the hungry, they’re rescuing food and giving it a second chance. Meet one of our local food rescuers, Julianne Carone, the area director for WasteLess, a non-profit organization that rescues surplus, edible food from grocery stores, restaurants, caterers and delivers to local receiving agencies for distribution to the food insecure in our community.

This week, bucking bulls, championship dreams, and family grit collide in Daniel, UT for a rough-and-rowdy rodeo story with heart. Then, go behind the mic and meet KPCW Wednesday morning DJ Rudy Tessnow – better known as Rudy on the Radio. The Campfire Music Sesh features local artist Wyatt Pike who previews his latest release. Plus, Coach Skinner has the skinny on sports and the Campfire Kids entertain as always.

Volunteer DJ Rudy Tessnow shares how he joined KPCW’s “Air Force” after retiring from the Air Force Reserves, balancing his love for radio with his career as an international airline pilot. He reflects on memorable moments behind the mic, including the COVID-19 outbreak, and expresses deep appreciation for the station, the Park City community and the DJs who inspired him.

On this week's The Community Campfire, Amber Johnson visits with a Wallsburg couple keeping print alive through their charming newspaper, "The Little Valley Dispatch." Andrea Buchanan chats with our multi-talented DJ Caren Bell. You know her from Wednesday afternoons, but her playlist is just the beginning. Plus, Claire Wiley’s interview with musician Dan Tyminski, Coach Skinner’s Skinny on Sports, fun facts, trivia and the Campfire Kids chime in with their trademark chaos and unexpected wisdom.

Caren Bell shares how her background in music, fashion and PR led her to become a DJ at KPCW, and talks about founding the Kept Current newsletter and the Kept Kind kindness campaign to foster community connection in Park City. She reflects on her love for the area’s people, her passion for service and the joy of unexpected on-air moments — like reading a lost-and-found post about a one-eyed, one-legged chicken named Clucky.