The Community Campfire
Fridays from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The Community Campfire is a weekly, hour-long program that invites listeners, young and old, to gather 'round the Community Campfire for storytelling and tunes from your neighbors and friends here in the Wasatch Back. Hosts John Burdick, Andrea Buchanan, Amber Borowski Johnson, Bill Skinner and Mitchell Elliott feature the human-interest stories, in-studio performances and local voices that warm the Wasatch Back.
Ways To Subscribe
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For sponsorship opportunities, please contact brooke@kpcw.org.
Do you know someone with a great story? Email us at
Campfire@kpcw.org.
Latest Segments
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A new Utah chapter of the Expeditionary Veterans Association is getting veterans out on mountain bikes — and out of their own heads. Amber Borowski Johnson joins a ride near Heber to find out why some of the best therapy happens on two wheels.
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The Campfire Music Sesh welcomes members of the Egyptian Youth Theater cast of Shrek Jr. for two live performances from the hit musical, showcasing the talent of some of the Wasatch Back's rising young performers.
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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 how he returned to who he has always been.
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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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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. They will be performing in Park City and Snowbasin during the July 4th weekend.
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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.
Full Episodes
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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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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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Amber Borowski Johnson heads to Thompson Century Farm, where Julie Thompson introduces us to one of the Wasatch Back's best-kept secrets—Utah's own fireflies. Then Andrea Buchanan sits down with Myles Rademan, whose vision helped shape modern Park City. From preserving iconic open spaces like Round Valley to revitalizing Main Street and founding Leadership Park City, he'll share the story behind the transformation of this mountain town. The Skinny on Sports update on local and national sports. Finally for this weeks Campfire Music Sesh, John and Mitch welcome Billboard Top-15 singer, songwriter and artist Susie Brown.