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, Sarah Ervin, 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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KPCW
The Community Campfire is sponsored in part by: The Promontory Foundation
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact brooke@kpcw.org.
Do you know someone with a great story? Email us at CommunityCampfire@kpcw.org.
Latest Segments
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This Thanksgiving, runners of all ages take to the streets for the 22nd Annual Lynden Legacy Turkey Trot 5K in Midway. Meet one family who has run nearly every year and find out why the turkey is the bird to beat.
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DJ Jo Neff, mother of three, and serious world traveler brings her love of music and history to Sunday nights at KPCW.
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Rich Wyman is an award-winning pianist, songwriter and electrifying performer. In this interview with Claire Wiley on the Local View we learn more about the man behind the music.
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Park City’s Dar Hendrickson transformed his yard into a full-contact haunted house — he called it a “Spook Alley.”
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Utah-based musician Randy Moser talks about his musical journey to Park City. The interview features live performances of his latest songs “Last First Kiss” and “Heartbreaker.”
Latest Podcasts
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Hear how Midway residents pre-game for their Thanksgiving feasts, by running in the annual 5k Turkey Trot. Then, volunteer DJ Jo Neff joins the show to talk about her special segment, “This Day in Music,” and her life outside the KPCW studio. That’s followed by Coach Skinner’s weekly skinny on Wasatch Back high school sports and our Campfire Kids share their thoughts on the world. Wrap up the hour with local singer-songwriter Rich Wyman who joins us for an exclusive interview and in-studio performance.
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Andrea Buchanan brings us a cool story about a mother and son who created a tarot deck called “The Sacred Web.” Then Amber Johnson speaks with Park City’s Dar Hendrickson about his legendary, full-contact haunted house that ran for more than two decades. Get the Skinny on Sports this week with High School Sports intern Madeline Jaquet and hear from our Campfire Kids. Plus, a music session with local artist Randy Moser who plays two of his original songs live in the KPCW studio.
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Andrea Buchanan takes us behind the mic with KPCW DJ and radio aficionado Michael “The Wiz” Wisland. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of some special Rocky Mountain therapy dogs and who they help. Closing the hour is local musician Christine Baird who shares her "Rocky Mountain Soul" with an in-studio performance. Plus, Coach Skinner & Madeline have the latest on local sports and the Campfire Kids.
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This week, Amber Johnson tells the story of what it’s like to be married to a man obsessed with the Great Pumpkin – taking fall chaos to a whole new level. Then, Andrea Buchanan speaks with Patti Richards founder of the Great Basin Wildlife Rescue and finds out what it’s like to rehab an eagle and set it free at the top of Sundance. And Billy Rogan and Vince DiMichelle of the band Loom drop by for an in-studio performance. Plus, we have the latest on local sports, plenty of fun facts, and the Campfire Kids.
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This week, Andrea Buchanan has a story about local Olympian Kate Johnson and her lost diary and how it found its way home to her 30 years later. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of the I Love You, Bro Project – a Utah nonprofit that's helping men find connection and purpose through shared stories, laughter, and unwavering support. And "Your Old Pal" Ryan Walsh stops by for a conversation about his musical career. Plus, Coach Skinner has the skinny on sports and the Campfire Kids give their insights on the world.