Bill Skinner
KPCW Host / Production SpecialistBill Skinner discovered Park City on a ski trip in 2008. He heard the calling and finally made it his home in 2020. After wrapping up a 25-year career in geophysics, Skinner jumped at the chance to join the KPCW production team in March 2023. He is now living those teenage dreams of working in radio.
When not spinning records, he is probably watching or playing some type of sport (Go Astros, Rockets and Texans!), hiking, skiing, relaxing with a good movie or hanging out with his wife and two daughters.
Skinner hosts the KPCW Weekend Report Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Then he kicks off your music weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1p.m.
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This week, Charlie Sturgis, a Park City resident since the 1980s, helped pioneer ski touring and mountain biking in the area while playing a key role in creating the trail system locals and visitors enjoy today.Then, a Wasatch High School graduate had the artistic opportunity of a lifetime: helping create a masterful replica of the Gates of Paradise.Coach Skinner and high school intern Matthew Traub share insights and musings on local sports and beyond.And indie surf-rock band “Rally” gives an in-studio performance before taking the stage Friday night at Kilby Court. -
Amber Borowski Johnson visits a Midway family where raising show pigs for the Wasatch County Fair teaches lessons in responsibility, hard work, and family. Andrea Buchanan profiles longtime KPCW volunteer Roger Crawford, Coach Bill Skinner shares the latest Skinny on Sports, and the legendary Dr. Bob stops by the KPCW studio for a special Campfire Music Sesh.
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A new Utah chapter of the Expeditionary Veterans Association is getting veterans out on mountain bikes because some of the best therapy happens on two wheels.KPCW volunteer DJ Heidi Bretz talks about her unexpected path to community radio, her love of discovering new music, and the fascinating life experiences that shaped the voice behind the microphone.Coach Skinner has the latest from the local and national sports scene. And the Campfire Music Sesh features members of the Egyptian Youth Theater cast performing two songs from "Shrek Jr." live in our studio.
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For fifty years, William Nixon helped shape the words of presidents, senators and global leaders. But in his Midway home, he tells a different story about a wake-up call that changed everything and returning to who he has always been.Then, Coach Skinner and sports intern Matthew Traub wrap up the week with the latest on local and national sports.And Utah-based indie rock duo of Liam Given and Beckham White, Far From It, performs songs from their debut album "The Contender" and share how a friendship sparked at music camp grew into a band with a fresh, high-energy sound and a busy summer tour.
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The Minions return to the big screen with a dream of making their own monster movie. What happens when showbiz meets little yellow creatures in overalls? -
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Park City Museum curator Courtney Titus highlights how our mountain community comes together on Main Street to celebrate, mourn, or even protest.Then, Memorial Hill in Midway has evolved from a quiet hillside into a moving tribute to Heber Valley's veterans, thanks in part to the efforts of Vietnam veteran Terry Edwards and other dedicated community members.And Brett Thorpe, lead singer of the Boise-based band Sunsmith, shares how reggae, hip-hop, ska, and punk came together to shape the band's signature sound, along with the story behind their uplifting music.
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Mitch Riley and Kevin Lontz, two world class paragliders who use PC Hill as their bunny slope, share their love of taking flight in a fun and thrilling conversation. Then, after 22 years battling an eating disorder fueled by perfectionism, Rachelle Chase is finding freedom beyond perfect. Along the way, she’s learned five words that are transforming how she connects with others. The Skinny on Sports keeps you updated on the local and national sports scene. And local musician Bryon Friedman of Freedog previews this weekend's annual Summer Solstice celebration on the Weber River.
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Heber Valley's best-kept secret is the Casperville Road Museum and 89-year-old John Besendorfer is the keeper of stories, preserving a living museum hidden in plain sight. Then, discover how Save People Save Wildlife is bridging the gap between human progress and nature, proving that protecting local drivers and preserving majestic wildlife go hand in hand. Coach Skinner and Matthew Traub cover the national and local sports scene. And the Campfire Music Sesh features Dominick Antonelli, who describes himself less as an artist who creates inspiring, healing, and contemplative audio landscapes.
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A creepy series of viral videos called “Backrooms” got adapted for the big screen. This week’s Friday Film Review delves into the endless maze of yellow wallpaper. -
Amber goes behind the scenes of the Park Silly Sunday Market, which kicks off their 2026 summer season this Sunday. Then, Andrea visits with retired chef and longtime Park City resident Julie Wilson, who helped shape the food and beverage programs in Deer Valley for the last 40 years. Coach Skinner and new sports intern Matthew Traub get the jump on the summer sports season. And the Campfire Music Sesh features Logan, UT-based singer-songwriter Saemore with an in-studio performance.
