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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.

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From left to right: Hosts Bill Skinner, Sarah Ervin, Mitchell Elliott, Amber Johnson, John Burdick and Andrea Buchanan.

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
  • The Antique Power Show in Wallsburg, Utah, is a once-a-year celebration of history, ingenuity and resilience, featuring thousands of vintage vehicles, live demonstrations and hands-on heritage experiences. Founded by Richard Erickson, the event honors the stories and spirit behind the machines, offering a powerful tribute to the past.
  • American Idol alum and former KPCW DJ Wyatt Pike returns to the Community Campfire to reflect on his journey from local radio to national fame. He performs two original songs — including his new single "Leatherman" — and shares how sailing, social media and mentors like Chris Taylor have shaped his music and mindset.
  • Nuzzles and Co does so much more than rescue dogs and cats. They are a safe haven for these creatures, with medical attention, rehabilitation and lots and lots of love. They always need volunteers and one way to help out is to take a dog out of the shelter on a field trip.
  • Got a memorable love story? The Community Campfire is collecting your best tales of romance and ridiculousness. To kick things off, KPCW’s Amber Johnson shares her own rom-com-worthy origin story: long-distance internet dating in the early 2000s and a holiday visit that spirals into a scene straight out of "Meet the Parents," only with a phantom mouse and a sleepwalking groom-to-be. Buckle up — it's wedding season.
  • Utah band Lantern By Sea shares their origin story, musical influences and the meaning behind their name, highlighting their cinematic approach to storytelling through music. They perform two original songs in-studio — “Half of My Soul,” a reflection on past heartbreak, and the unreleased “Culture’s Bones,” which explores the impact of inherited cultural beliefs.
Latest Podcasts
  • Go behind the scenes of The Antique Power Show in Wallsburg, Utah, a once-a-year celebration of history, ingenuity and resilience, featuring thousands of vintage vehicles, live demonstrations, and hands-on heritage experiences. Then the Campfire Music Sesh features American Idol alum and former KPCW DJ Wyatt Pike who performs two original songs in studio. Plus, we have the skinny on local sports, community happenings, fun facts, and entertaining Campfire Kids.
  • This week, Andrea Buchanan takes a 100-pound Great Dane puppy from Nuzzles on a field trip and Amber Johnson shares her hilarious personal Rom-Com-gone-wrong story. Coach Skinner has the latest on local sports and our Campfire Kids say the darndest things. And stay tuned for an in-studio performance by Provo-based band Lantern By Sea.
  • Meet the compassionate senior behind the Instagram account “Wasatch Kindness," which quietly encouraged and uplifted the spirits of students at Wasatch High School. Then, hit the trails with local legend Charlie Sturgis, who paved the way for many of us to enjoy Park City’s vast trail network.And musical guest Brian Neff gives a fiery in-studio performance on the Spanish guitar! Plus, Coach Skinner has the latest in local sports, the Campfire Kids share their wisdom and learn more fun facts to impress your friends.
  • This week on The Community Campfire, we honor Memorial Day with powerful local stories and live music. Andrea Buchanan introduces us to the Treblemakers, an all-women’s a cappella group bringing harmony and heart to the Park City Cemetery celebration. Amber Johnson explores the deep roots of Midway’s Memorial Hill and the community spirit that shaped it into a tribute to veterans. We get a soulful, in-studio performance and stories from singer-songwriter Rick Gerber, plus Coach Skinner's local sports, quirky fun-facts and the ever-unpredictable adventures of our Campfire Kids.
  • This week on The Community Campfire, we celebrate the extraordinary career of Park City High School music teacher Chris Taylor with a moving tribute from former students, colleagues and the man himself. We hear how his early morning jazz rehearsals, tough love and dedication helped shape professional musicians and passionate music lovers alike. Plus, Coach Skinner gives us the skinny on spring sports playoffs, and we close the hour with an interview with Nick Talbott from Americana duo The Talbott Brothers, whose new album "Borderlands" drops today.