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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mitch Riley and Kevin Lontz, two world class paragliders who use PC Hill as their bunny slope, share their love of taking flight in a fun and thrilling conversation. Then, after 22 years battling an eating disorder fueled by perfectionism, Rachelle Chase is finding freedom beyond perfect. Along the way, she’s learned five words that are transforming how she connects with others. The Skinny on Sports keeps you updated on the local and national sports scene. And local musician Bryon Friedman of Freedog previews this weekend's annual Summer Solstice celebration on the Weber River.

Heber Valley's best-kept secret is the Casperville Road Museum and 89-year-old John Besendorfer is the keeper of stories, preserving a living museum hidden in plain sight. Then, discover how Save People Save Wildlife is bridging the gap between human progress and nature, proving that protecting local drivers and preserving majestic wildlife go hand in hand. Coach Skinner and Matthew Traub cover the national and local sports scene. And the Campfire Music Sesh features Dominick Antonelli, who describes himself less as an artist who creates inspiring, healing, and contemplative audio landscapes.