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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As a teenager searching for a way to process life's challenges, musician Dominic Antonelli discovered alternate guitar tunings and found not only a unique musical voice, but a path that now connects instrumental music, healing, and hope as he tours in support of his new album, "The Only Road Home." -
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. -
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.
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After realizing acting wasn't her true path, Sadie Mortensen, better known as Saemore, followed her passion for music, creating her debut album "Lucky Woman" in just nine months while developing a distinctive indie-Western sound influenced by everyone from Johnny Cash to spaghetti-Western film scores. She joins the Campfire Music Sesh and performs two songs in the KPCW studio, including “Small Town Guy” and her latest release, “Gold Rush.” -
Andrea Buchanan visits with Park City’s volunteer extraordinaire, Daniel Lewis, to find out how he manages to be everywhere all at once while remaining carbon neutral. Then, Amber Johnson takes us inside a Wasatch County library program where teenagers and seniors share deeply personal stories, unlikely friendships and emotional moments that are changing how they see each other and themselves.Coach Skinner and Madeline Jaquet wrap up the spring high school sports season and introduce a new voice to the Skinny on Sports.And singer-songwriter Alicia Stockman highlights the local music scene and previews the release of her new album with an in-studio performance.
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After years of playing songs in bars, backyards, and listening rooms across Utah, singer-songwriter Alicia Stockman has found a musical home all her own. That journey has led to "Homebound," a deeply personal new album years in the making that reflects growth, self-discovery, and the stories gathered along the way. -
Andrea Buchanan features Park City local Amy Manelli's journey to find a living kidney donor, which has been a profound test of resilience, balance, and hope. Then, Coach Skinner has the latest on high school sports championships and previews the Park City Mountain Bike Team's season with head coach Pete Stoughton. And Florida singer-songwriter Dylan Cotrone talks about his viral rise on TikTok and shares his “sun-soaked” sound with an in-studio performance.
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Florida singer-songwriter Dylan Cotrone talks about his viral rise on TikTok, his “sun soaked” sound inspired by bands like Sublime and Sugar Ray, and the stories of small-town life that shape his music. He performs "Florida California (State of Mind)" and his new release "Whoa Nelly" in the KPCW studio. -
Andrea Buchanan catches up with longtime Park City attorney, rancher and beloved “More Dogs on Main” columnist Tom Clyde, whose wit and storytelling have chronicled the Wasatch Back for nearly four decades and recently retired from 25 years of writing for the Park City Follies. Then, Amber Johnson introduces us to Ignite Adventure and Wellness, where coach Anna Cox is helping women trade hesitation for confidence on the trails, on skis and beyond. Coach Skinner joins with highlights from this week in high school sports. Plus, internationally acclaimed violinist David H. Park stops by for a special Campfire Music Sesh ahead of his Eccles Center concert Monday night.
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Renowned violinist David Park and Managing Director of Excellence in the Community Lori Decker Whiteley highlight their mission to bring free concerts to underserved communities and preview Park's concert at the Eccles Center May 18 and an upcoming masterclass at Park City High School.
