The Community Campfire

Behind the mic with a familiar KPCW voice – DJ Jack “J-Foo” Footer. Coach Skinner has a preview of the high school football season. Plus, fun facts, local events, and the Campfire Kids saying the darndest things. Then this weeks Campfire Music Sesh features Anyone Awake – a youthful and electric indie band hailing from Rigby, Idaho.

Behind the mic with KPCW Volunteer Air Force member – DJ Jack “J-Foo” Footer.

Campfire Music Sesh with Anyone Awake – a youthful and electric indie band hailing from Rigby, Idaho.

Julie Wilson, a longtime Park City resident and French-trained chef who helped shape Deer Valley’s food and beverage scene over nearly four decades, share stories of skiing the resort before it opened and her life in the growing mountain town. Then, John MacDonald of Midway, tells stories ranging from dart mishaps to cheerleading surprises to family joys and resilience in the face of cancer. And singer-songwriter Elizabeth "Bee" Hareza, a former Park City local now based in Nashville, talks about overcoming stage fright, building a supportive artist community and performs two original songs in studio. Plus, we have an update on local sports and local events, and the Campfire Kids bring the funny.

Julie Wilson, a longtime Park City resident and French-trained chef, reflects on her nearly 40-year career shaping Deer Valley’s food and beverage program. She shares memories of skiing the resort before it opened, the early days of Park City’s growth, and the community connections that have kept her rooted in the mountain town.

From his beginnings as a paralyzingly shy kid to a dare that landed him in the unexpected spotlight, John McDonald’s childhood was anything but quiet — even if he was. Raised in a blended family of 11 in the wilds of Washington, this Midway dad has a heart as big as his stories are hilarious (we’re talking darts, booby traps, missing thumbs… and a Senior Ball King twist you won’t see coming).

Singer-songwriter Elizabeth "Bee" Hareza, a former Park City local now based in Nashville, talks about overcoming stage fright, building a supportive artist community and performs her originals “Love Myself” and “Thinking Problem” in the KPCW studio.

Meet Julianne Carone from WasteLess, a local food rescuer giving surplus groceries a second chance to feed our community. Tammy Porter shares a hilariously harrowing tale of a family clunker, a sketchy good Samaritan, and one unforgettable summer breakdown. And teen musician Liam Given performs two original songs — “Keeping Track” and “Moss” — and shares how Park City summers fuel his creative spark. Plus, get updates on sports, local events, fun facts, and the always entertaining Campfire Kids.

Do you have a family history of clunky cars? Tammy Porter does. One summer, while home from college, the family clunker gave out on the side of a steep hill. What followed included a sketchy good Samaritan and a whole lot of laughter. So buckle up — or at least pretend your seatbelt works — and hear how Tammy’s summer break turned into a full-blown breakdown.

There’s a growing movement of people determined to reduce food waste. They’re not just feeding the hungry, they’re rescuing food and giving it a second chance. Meet one of our local food rescuers, Julianne Carone, the area director for WasteLess, a non-profit organization that rescues surplus, edible food from grocery stores, restaurants, caterers and delivers to local receiving agencies for distribution to the food insecure in our community.