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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Amber Johnson spotlights a small but dedicated group of women who gather year-round to do something a little wild: plunge into icy water — on purpose! Andrea Buchanan sits down with avalanche expert Chad Brackelsberg. Plus, we check the community calendar, Coach Skinner delivers the Skinny on Sports and Mitch Elliott and KPCW's resident "deadhead" Frank Lynch honor the late Bob Weir with a deep dive into the music and legacy of the Grateful Dead. -
We sit down with Rob Sorensen, Midway’s former scoutmaster, who spent more than a decade turning muddy adventures, busted noses and sticky situations into lessons in courage, creativity and character. Then, we head to Park City’s Iron Horse District to meet the women behind Distrikt F — a shapeshifting gathering space where creativity comes to play. From pop-ups and fashion drops to photo ops, book launches and intimate events, it’s a fully modular concept built for connection, expression and commerce. Plus, The Skinny on Sports with Coach Skinner and Madeline Jaquet, and a Music Sesh with local singer-songwriter Shannon Runyon, bringing songs straight from the heart of the Wasatch Back.
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Park City singer-songwriter Shannon Runyon joins the crew for a conversation about community, creativity and letting music lead the way. She shares the story behind her sound — and debuts brand-new original songs performed in studio. -
Andrea Buchanan tells the story of music teacher and Park City legend, Christopher Taylor. Then, Amber Johnson learns how to hurl a 42-pound rock down a slick sheet of ice with the Park City Curling Club. And, a new year brings new music with an interview and in-studio performance from the self-proclaimed "sleepy-eyed songster" John Elwood Morgan.
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Americana folk singer-songwriter John Elwood Morgan talks about his Utah roots, time in South Carolina and musical influences, reflecting on how those experiences shaped his voice as a solo artist while performing songs from his EP New Skies. -
This week, Andrea Buchanan gets to the bottom of Park City's annual guerilla fundraising party and martinis on the slopes. Then, Amber Johnson shares her favorite story of the year involving a devastating diagnosis, a miraculous reunion and the healing power of community. And Mitch Elliott highlights three of the musical artists we brought in-studio this year.Plus, we wrap up the year with plenty of fun facts, community events and the Campfire Kids.
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Meet the Agnew Family, the ones behind the Christmas Meals initiative that brings together volunteers of all ages to provide meals to those in need. Then, take a journey with the owners of Indigo Highway, a boutique shop in Kimball Junction that is also donating meals, but by selling candles. And for this week’s music sesh, the band Freedog previews this weekend's Winter Solstice Experience at the Prospector Theater.
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Members of the Park City band Freedog reflect on their long-running musical history and genre-blending sound. The group previews their upcoming Winter Solstice show on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Prospector Theater. -
This week on The Community Campfire, Heber Valley’s beloved Santa and Mrs. Claus, Jeff and Tami Gray, turn red suits and real beards into a masterclass in joy and holiday magic. Then, we go behind the mic with volunteer DJ Jay Z has been spinning tunes at KPCW for about ten years. Coach Skinner and Madeline Jaquet have the latest in local sports. And local musician Kate Chanson talks about reshaping her career with a new cabaret residency at the Velvet Room on Main Street in Park City, located beneath The Cabin.
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Local musician Kate Chanson reflects on producing a sold-out Fleetwood Mac tribute fundraiser, recovering from a vocal injury and reshaping her career with a new cabaret residency at the Velvet Room on Main Street in Park City, located beneath The Cabin.
