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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
  • 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.
  • Guitarist Brian Neff shares how growing up around the globe led to his blend of Spanish classical guitar with progressive rock. He performs two original compositions in-studio, and talks about his creative process, influences and upcoming performances.
  • Charlie Sturgis has lived in Park City since the 80's and was a pioneer in the ski touring business. His former business White Pine touring brought mountain biking to the mountains of Park City and his work with Mountain Trails foundation has created the trails that we use everyday in this wonderful mountain town.
Latest Podcasts
  • This week, Andrea Buchanan takes a 100 pound Great Dane puppy from Nuzzles on a field trip and Amber Johnson shares a personal story about a first date that went off the rails. 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.
  • This Mother’s Day, The Community Campfire gathers around the stories of six remarkable women from Utah’s Wasatch Back. Each one offers a powerful glimpse into motherhood — not as a perfect ideal, but as a living, breathing journey of resilience, hope and heart. Plus, Coach Skinner's skinny on sports, Friday fun facts, Mother's Day dedications, and the campfire kids.