The Community Campfire
Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
KPCW's newest public affairs show, 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.
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This week, Andrea sits down with Heather Manson to discuss grief and turning pain into purpose. Coach Skinner welcomes Park City Outliers hockey team General Manager Kevin McCloskey and team captain Erick Bachtle as they get set to drop the puck on a new season. And the musical sesh highlights this Friday night’s Classic Rock All Stars benefit concert at the Marquis.
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This week on The Community Campfire, Amber Borowski Johnson shares the remarkable story of Robin Regina, who began writing songs after heart surgery, (03:05) Andrea Buchanan goes Behind the Voices with KPCW volunteer DJ and longtime producer Ian Karr, (13:00) Coach Skinner has the Skinny on Sports, (22:46) and and singer-songwriter Randy Moser joins us for the Campfire Music Sesh. (29:51)
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Andrea Buchanan sits down with Shane and Caitlin Bognaski, whose experiences as cadets on 9/11 shaped lives of military service, leadership and family. They reflect on service and sacrifice—and what the lessons of 9/11 mean for a generation, Then Amber Borowski Johnson talks with Britt Blomquist and her story of how an affordable home in Park City gave her something she never thought she could buy: time, Coach Skinner and high school sports intern Matthew Traub get the Skinny on local and national sports and finally for this weeks musical sesh revisits Sarah and Mitch's interview with local musician Madison Ware.
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This week on the Community Campfire, meet the new Utah Avalanche Center Executive Director Naz Kirth (02:13), go “Behind the Voices” with Recycle Utah’s Andy Hecht (10:23), Coach Skinner introduces new Park City boys lacrosse head coach Kyle Hartzell (21:16), and singer-songwriter Jack Wakely joins the Musical Sesh with two original songs performed live in the KPCW studio (30:11).
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This week, Amber Borowski Johnson introduces us to Motherhood Circle, a growing community event connecting new moms with everything from healthcare and childcare resources to diapers, car seats and, most importantly, one another.Then, Andrea Buchanan goes Behind the Voices with Sally Tauber of Peace House to learn how the organization has grown from a small, undisclosed shelter into a comprehensive campus providing safety, housing and support for survivors and their families.Coach Skinner and high school sports intern Mathew Traub have the skinny on local and national sports.And this week’s Musical Sesh features local singer-songwriter Hana Kamler who shares how she balances a day job in banking with a growing music career. She performs her original songs “Under the Weather” and “Hold Me in the Kitchen” in the KPCW studio.
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This week, Andrea Buchanan goes Behind the Voices with volunteer DJ Joelene Croasmun. Then, Amber Johnson sits down with 1984 Olympic gold medalist and Heber Valley resident Peter Vidmar to talk about the triumphs, setbacks and lessons that shaped his life beyond the podium. Coach Skinner and high school sports intern Matthew Traub get the Skinny on local and national sports, and for this week’s Musical Sesh, we revisit Claire Wiley’s Local View conversation with Jim Babjak of The Smithereens from the band’s recent visit to Park City.
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This week on The Community Campfire, we hear from Heather Sims, who is the program director at Youth Sports Alliance. She shares her long history with the program and the special moments that will stay with her forever. Then, Coach Skinner speaks with Matt Strader, the voice of the PC Miners, who will preview the 2026 football season. Finishing the hour is our Campfire Music Sesh, with local musician Rich Wyman. Rich joins the show to talk about his 35-year career in Park City, his collaborations with legends like Eddie Van Halen, and to perform two of his latest tracks on his 13th album.
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This week on The Community Campfire, Andrea Buchanan goes behind the scenes of the 57th Kimball Arts Festival, Amber Borowski Johnson revisits the remarkable story of Hollywood stuntman Doug Coleman, and singer-songwriter Tony Oros joins us live for this week's Campfire Music Sesh.
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This week, Charlie Sturgis, a Park City resident since the 1980s, helped pioneer ski touring and mountain biking in the area while playing a key role in creating the trail system locals and visitors enjoy today.Then, a Wasatch High School graduate had the artistic opportunity of a lifetime: helping create a masterful replica of the Gates of Paradise.Coach Skinner and high school intern Matthew Traub share insights and musings on local sports and beyond.And indie surf-rock band “Rally” gives an in-studio performance before taking the stage Friday night at Kilby Court.
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Amber Borowski Johnson visits a Midway family where raising show pigs for the Wasatch County Fair teaches lessons in responsibility, hard work, and family. Andrea Buchanan profiles longtime KPCW volunteer Roger Crawford, Coach Bill Skinner shares the latest Skinny on Sports, and the legendary Dr. Bob stops by the KPCW studio for a special Campfire Music Sesh.