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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This week on the Community Campfire, we hear from Chloe Aldous who is a Senior at Park City high and a national award winner in volunteer and service. Then we chat with our very own DJ Jay Z who is a part of our DJ volunteer air force. Wrapping up the hour is a Campfire Music Sesh with artist Dan Hall of the Mister Sister Trio. And of course, we have hilarious campfire kids segments and the Skinny on Sports. -
Local musician Dan Hall sat down and let us in on how he got into music, the many bands he played with (including a 25 year run with Motherload Canyon Band) and he played a few of his newest solo songs. -
Tune in this week for the Community Campfire, where we revisit an interview with the leaders of the Elks Lodge, the fraternal order that has been in Park City since the mining days. Also more from our campfire kids and Bill Skinner’s skinny on sports with eight year old sports expert Griffin. And tune in to listen to hear songs from Paul Hochman, a Follies writer and musician.
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Andrea Buchanan highlights the on-air voices behind the Park City Miners football broadcasts - announcers Pete Gillwald, Matt Strader and Craig Elliott. Amber Johnson shares her conversation with Heber's own Olympic gold medalist, Peter Vidmar. Plus fun facts and some strong opinions from our Campfire Kids, Coach Skinner's Skinny on Sports, and a Campfire Music Sesh featuring folk singer-songwriter Owen Quincy.
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Amber Johnson's story about Midway’s Swiss Days’ and how its reach is far beyond the Wasatch back, the history of the Back Alley Bash, an annual Park City event for 40-ish years as told to Andrea Buchanan, the Skinny on Sports with Coach Bill Skinner and Park City High School Sports intern Madeline Jaquet and an interview with the band The Fox Brothers live in the KPCW studio with Claire Wiley on the Local View playing their original songs "Wouldn't Change a Thing" and " Empty Boots."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fifteen-year-old musician Liam Given started early with piano lessons before eventually building his own guitars and writing original songs. Though based in Atlanta, Liam spends summers in Park City, where he finds inspiration and support through busking and performing at local venues. He plays two original songs, “Keeping Track” and “Moss,” and talks about his dream of one day playing larger venues and collaborating with other artists like Wyatt Pike.
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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.
