Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Black Rock Desert (2024)

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Meet the Worst Characters in Rock: Black Midi's Narrative Mastery 27:22

6d ago27:22

27:22

This episode of Now Spinning features an in-depth exploration of now defunct band Black Midi, focusing on their unique sound and discography. Hosts Simon Medina, Leo Ackerman, and Noah Miller dive into the band’s evolution from their debut album, Schlagenheim, to their more recent work, highlighting the significant changes in style and lyrical cont…

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Burning Man is Everywhere 36:00

12d ago36:00

36:00

Everywhere? Regional events actively align with Burning Man's 10 Principles. 85 official events happen in 30 countries, with collectively more participants and more art grants than the original Nevada event. After 25 years, the combined regional presence is huge, diverse, and evolving, and it all started in one place: Black Rock City. Whether you'r…

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You Should "Stop Making Sense": A Talking Heads Deep Dive 44:12

13d ago44:12

44:12

The Now Spinning crew dives into the eclectic and influential world of the Talking Heads, one of the most iconic bands in the alternative music scene. Simon Medina, Leo Ackerman, and Jacob Zokvic explore the band's rich discography, highlighting their unique blend of punk, funk, and world music influences. From their early days at CBGB to their gro…

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VRC July Meeting: From Post-Rock to Sunshine Pop 27:00

20d ago27:00

27:00

Join Now Spinning crew as they dive into an engaging discussion about their July Vinyl Record Club meeting, featuring a diverse playlist that spans genres and eras. The episode kicks off with a deep exploration of the influential post-rock band Slint and their groundbreaking album "Spiderland," highlighting how their unique sound paved the way for …

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Volunteer Voices 44:22

25d ago44:22

44:22

Thousands of people volunteer each year in Black Rock City, for days, weeks, or months. Add to that the volunteers at the many Regional events around the world and it’s more than can be counted on fingers and toes. Why do we volunteer? Is it because we feel we received a gift and we want to pay it back, or pay it forward? Is it the meditation of ha…

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Oh, I Suppose You Haven't Heard? New Artist Discoveries 36:34

27d ago36:34

36:34

One of the great things about Lansing Community College's Vinyl Record Club (VRC) is meeting new people and hearing new music. The Now Spinning gang reviews some artists the VRC has given them the chance to discover. . _____________________ Website: LCC Vinyl Record ClubAutor: LCC Connect

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"Hears" 23! Favorite Albums of 2023 35:09

1M ago35:09

35:09

The Now Spinning crew looks back at 2023 and explore some of their fav albums from 2023 including (but not limited to) Geese, Lana Del Rey, Ill Peach, and The Wild Woods. _____________________ Website: LCC Vinyl Record ClubAutor: LCC Connect

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David Silverman: So That's How That Started 47:38

1M ago47:38

47:38

Burning Man doesn't make itself. The people who share their time and treasure, they create this weird wonder. Each of these people have stories about how Burning Man influenced their lives and how their lives influenced Burning Man. The Flaming Tuba Guy is one of these people. His name is David Silverman aka Tubatron. Andie Grace talked with him ab…

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The Whole LP Enchilada! Musical Highlights From VRC's June 2024 Meeting 30:18

2M ago30:18

30:18

The Now Spinning crew dives into some musical highlights from their June Vinyl Record Club meeting where they played entire albums from start to finish. They hit on an eclectic mix of favs including Ween, The Stooges, Ween, MC5, Ween, King Gizzard, Ween, and Will Wood. Oh, did we mention Ween? _____________________ Website: LCC Vinyl Record Club…

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It’s a-Live! Artists We’ve Seen (Or Would Like to See) Live 28:42

2M ago28:42

28:42

The Now Spinning crew talks about music artists they've seen live... or, ones they'd like to see live. _____________________ Website: LCC Vinyl Record ClubAutor: LCC Connect

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Desert Island Playlists 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

The Now Spinning crew sets sail on their inaugural episode and end up on the "desert island". It's a classic radio theme that asks the question, "What records would you want to have with you if you were stranded on a desert island?" Of course, the next question would be... "Where do I plug this record player in?" _____________________ Website: LCC …

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In Paiute Country: The Numa of Pyramid Lake 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Allow us to introduce you to the people who called the Black Rock Desert “home” way before we did. This is your backstage pass to the original Burners of the Great Basin: The Pyramid Lake Paiute. Strap in for a road trip that's part history lesson, part cultural exchange, and essential listening for when you wonder, "Who lived here before we showed…

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The Future of Burning Man 59:53

3M ago59:53

59:53

Marian Goodell, CEO of Burning Man Project, talks with a lively audience as part of Robot Heart’s Residency in Oakland, California. She is joined by Candace Locklear (aka Evil Pippi), Erin Douglas of the Black Burner Project, and Robot Heart’s Justin Schaffer and Satya Kamdar. It’s casual. It’s layered. It’s a room of Burners. What constitutes cult…

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I Was Just Leaving... No Trace 54:45

3M ago54:45

54:45

Take a trip through the puzzle of porta-potties at a free-range event, highway happenings, and the new news about prep. This is deeper than “What is MOOP?” This is the ART of Leaving No Trace. It’s part of the Burning Man ethos, and it’s why Black Rock City is the world's largest Leave No Trace event. Now nearly 100 other Burning Man events around …

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Art That Inflames 49:39

4M ago49:39

49:39

Burning Man culture brings people together across all kinds of divides, yet we’re seeing an uptick of intolerance toward art and experiences in our community. The default world is often divided by ideology, religion, and politics. Could that division seep into this culture that aspires to welcome everyone? How can we navigate the turbulent waters b…

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Live to Burn Another Day 50:34

4M ago50:34

50:34

Tony “Coyote” Perez may be the best at thriving (and not dying) at Burning Man. He is the Black Rock City Superintendent, the Burning Man OSHA Instructor, and the 26-year Burner whose job it is to put himself in harm's way and then get out of his own way! Sit in on a chuckling conversation between Stuart and Coyote. They put the wisdom in wise-crac…

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Desert Arts Preview: Art of the Curious 49:43

5M ago49:43

49:43

400 works of art don’t just appear as if in a desert mirage. Well, they do, but not without a lot of people, tools, and funds. Planners are planning. Makers are making. Art grants are granting! Crews all over the world are creating installations for Black Rock City. Katie Hazard, Director of Burning Man Project’s art department curates some artist'…

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¡El Pulpo Magnífico! 51:48

5M ago51:48

51:48

“While there are many beloved mutant vehicles out there, El Pulpo, in both of its incarnations, is the most ‘beloved.’” ~Chef Juke, Communications lead for the Department of Mutant Vehicles El Pulpo Magnífico is a 28-foot tall giant octopus, a demented windup toy, a mobile kinetic sculpture with articulating legs, eyes, and mouths. It spews fire fr…

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A People’s History of Burning Man - Volume 2 59:56

6M ago59:56

59:56

Back by popular demand, more stories from Burning Man's oral history project, an ambitious endeavor to track down and talk with people who helped shape the culture as we now know it. Stuart and Andie remember to remember the most memorable parts. Here’s a fresh batch: Chris Radcliffe, artist, con artist, prankster, and shadow founder of Burning Man…

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Burning in Europe: Stories of Home 46:25

6M ago46:25

46:25

Burners from around Europe gather to teach and learn and to conjure ideas for the future. Burning Man’s 7th European Leadership Summit just happened, and we recorded some conversations for you. Passionate people from the corners of Europe share with Stuart and kbot what they get from Burning Man culture and what they gift back to it. Hear a cultura…

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Fire in the Hole - Vets in BRC 48:57

6M ago48:57

48:57

There are a whole lot of military veterans in Burning Man’s history and Black Rock City’s neighborhoods. Combat veterans Dr Raymond Christian (Army) and Samuel Williams (Marines) share stories with Stuart Mangrum (Air Force) about transitioning into civilian life, bringing survival skills and leadership chops to BRC, and finding tribal camaraderie……

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The Evolution of Robot Heart 45:21

7M ago45:21

45:21

Robot Heart started with a simple sound system on an old double-decker bus at Black Rock City. Over the years, it has evolved into a bespoke sound system, light arrays, iconic art, and an all-star lineup of musical talent performing to massive crowds at sunrise on Playa.… all on that same old double-decker bus. Robot Heart also expanded its support…

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When Moshe Met Burning Man 59:09

7M ago59:09

59:09

Moshe Kasher has lived many lives as a subculture vulture - a hearing child of deaf parents, an addict at 15, in recovery at 16, a raver, a culturally Jewish standup comedian, an old school Burner and a longtime Gate volunteer. With Andie Grace and Stuart Mangrum he explores how Burning Man is a waterboard of wonder where weirdos go to feel normal,…

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Tahoe Mack and the Monumental Mammoth 42:29

8M ago42:29

42:29

This is one of those full-circle stories that makes our dusty hearts glow a little brighter. It’s the tale of big art that emerged from a fossil-filled trash heap, came to life in Black Rock City, then returned to its source as a proud symbol of what a community can accomplish together. Tahoe Mack, a Las Vegas artist, tells the story of the Black R…

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The Mystery of Clit-Henge 52:43

8M ago52:43

52:43

The Tip of the Iceberg is a 30-foot tall clitoris of stone, steel, and cement, fabricated to be monumental like Stonehenge, thus the nickname Clit-Henge. It aroused a lot of conversation at Black Rock City 2023. It’s the phallic symbol’s sister. It’s highly sensitive and highly talked about, and according to the artist, the more we discover about w…

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Urban Planning for a Desert Dreamscape 49:42

9M ago49:42

49:42

Black Rock City is a temporary metropolis of 80,000 people who inhabit 1,600 theme camps and support camps. That means nine out of 10 participants' plans are coordinated by the Placement team — a handful of dedicated staff who decide which camps go where, and why. This year-round process is an art and a science that takes many factors into consider…

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FrostBurn: Share the Warmth 42:16

9M ago42:16

42:16

It's winter where we are. What are the coldest, most teeth-chattering, brrrr-iest of all the sanctioned Burning Man events around the world? FrostBurn is one of them, and its participants make it happen in the dead of winter on purpose, annually since 2008. Subzero temperatures, rain, sleet, snow, and sometimes sunshine. Why? Because they can. When…

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A People's History of Burning Man 48:23

10M ago48:23

48:23

Stories. This collection is from Burning Man’s oral history project, an ambitious endeavor to track down and record interviews with people who helped shape the culture as we now know it. Stuart and Andie “Actiongrl” Grace share some of the most memorable stories for your gratification and edification. Lamplighters founder Steve Mobia talks about th…

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Preaching to the Playa Choir 34:18

10M ago34:18

34:18

Many people are surprised to learn that Black Rock City is home to two full orchestras and a Playa Choir complete with a secular Sunday sermon. Since 2012 Madi has been organizing and arranging the choir’s harmonies and happenings, each year with more and more help. In this installment, kbot and Stuart talk with Madi (Choir Director) Tory (Director…

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Orchestral Maneuvers on the Playa 55:40

10M ago55:40

55:40

Some people are surprised to learn that Black Rock City is home to not just one but two full-fledged symphony orchestras. While the Black Rock Philharmonic kicks out the classical jams, the Playa Pops brings the big-ensemble sound to popular music. Both are composed (ahem) of passionate volunteer musicians – classically trained, self-trained, and o…

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L’Osti Québec! The 11th Principle of Poutine 45:33

11M ago45:33

45:33

Have you stumbled upon Midnight Poutine in Black Rock City? Maybe you listened to Québecois rock as you waited for some of that crispy, cheesy goodness? As with many camps on playa, Midnight Poutine is the cultural tip of the iceberg of a vast community of creativity and goings-on; this one in Montréal, Québec. Arno Robin, one of Montréal's cultura…

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Dana Albany: Dreaming in Metal and Glass 50:51

11M ago50:51

50:51

Dana Albany has come a long way since her first art project in the Black Rock Desert, a scrap-wood camel that got her started making things out of found materials, from discarded metal and broken glass to sun-bleached cattle bones and deer antlers. She has built flammable targets for notorious machine-art groups, worked as the artist-in-residence a…

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George Reed: Invisible MOOP and the Net-Zero 51:06

12M ago51:06

51:06

We committed to be carbon-negative by 2030. How will we do it? We have “Burning” right in our name. When it comes to solar, biofuels, and energy banks, we have many irons in the fire, or rather, we are planting many seeds. Hear how Black Rock City is a hotbed, or rather, a garden bed, for the innovation of clean energy. Stuart talks with George B R…

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Update: BURNING MAN confronts GLOBAL ISSUES 1:00:59

1y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

As the media portrays 2023's Burning Man as a hellscape, THE INTERSECTION at Burning Man revists the work of a group of Burners at the 2019 event. They felt that the overwhelmingly white community wasn't living up to its self-proclaimed principle of Radical Inclusion. Find out what has changed and what hasn't. And, as you are bombarded with online …

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Mysteries of Desert Wildlife with Dr Lisa Beers 51:54

1y ago51:54

51:54

The desert seems lifeless, yet it’s home to a whole lifecycle of bugs and animals from bunnies to foxes, from lions to horses to – most dangerous of all – COWS! Hear about the hidden lives of all that’s alive around Black Rock City. Stuart talks with biologist Dr Lisa Beers aka Sciprus. When she’s not teaching in remote villages on the other side o…

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Brody Scotland: Art From the Inside Out 53:30

1+ y ago53:30

53:30

How would you overcome shyness at BRC? How would you break people’s brains at SantaCon? How would you acculturate museum docents to Burner culture? Brody Scotland shares how she did it, and how she went from hating Black Rock City to working year round in the Burning Man Art department. Brody and Stuart delve into the uncommon common sense of self-…

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The Streets of Black Rock City 41:26

1+ y ago41:26

41:26

Stuart and Burning Man’s Community Services head honcho Terry “Retro” Schoop riff on the streets of our fair city and the naming thereof, from the controversial to the miraculous to the misunderstood. Black Rock City has elaborate art themes, each with street names, each with curious conditions. Why does our recreational refugee camp even need stre…

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Steven Blumenfeld: The Tech of Art and the Art of Tech 48:32

1+ y ago48:32

48:32

Yes, Burning Man has a Chief Technology Officer, and his name is Steven Blumenfeld. In this episode Stuart chats with “Bloom” about art, innovation, immediacy, and the power of the unexpected, with trippy side trips into AR, VR, and AI (and TLA). Yes, we have a CTO. We have all the enterprise tech needs of any not-small non-profit, with the added c…

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John Turner Trippingly Yours 46:34

1+ y ago46:34

46:34

Psychedelics advocate and amateur Burning Man scholar John Turner’s two passions come together in one interdimensional rabbit-hole of a website: Trippingly.net. In compiling the ultimate fan site of Burning Man history, John has captured a lot of great playa stories, and he shares some of the best in this conversation with Stuart. He explores the s…

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Roxane Jessi: Once Upon a Time in the Dust 42:33

1+ y ago42:33

42:33

She traveled to six continents for Burning Man Regional Events, to get to the heart of an ever-evolving global culture that creates community in a disconnected world. She wrote a book about it, and we published it! It chronicles her odyssey to Afrikaburn (South Africa) Black Rock City (USA) Blazing Swan (Australia) Burning Japan (Japan) Fuego Austr…

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Let's Go Build a City: Camp Symposium 2023 53:27

1+ y ago53:27

53:27

Most people in Black Rock City live together in placed camps, aka theme camps, the most unique aspect of a most unique event. There are almost 1300 camps in BRC. The annual Camp Symposium brought together dozens of staff and volunteers to talk out what they do to gift their interactive camp to BRC. Hear (or read) highlights from the Plenary, many v…

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Katie Hazard: Art is How We Got Here 44:20

1+ y ago44:20

44:20

Katie Hazard leads Art Management for Burning Man and the committee that grants more than a million dollars to artists each year to create art that’s first stop (and sometimes only stop) is Black Rock City. She shares about some of the grant recipients that align with this year’s Black Rock City art theme (ANIMALIA). She and Stuart Mangrum discuss …

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Nicholas Kristof on good news in a bad world; Steve Lopez on aging 1:04:35

1+ y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Despite war and pandemic, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof finds good news in a “stunning” decline of worldwide poverty and “extraordinary” improvements in child mortality. Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez examines retirement options for an aging population as he finds himself getting older.…

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Monique Schiess and AfrikaBurn 43:22

1+ y ago43:22

43:22

As a founder and co-producer of one of the largest and oldest Burning Man events, Monique Shiess has a lot going on. AfrikaBurn does too. Started in 2007, it averages 10,000 participants annually in recent years. Monique shares its origins with Stuart and Andie. From the EDM scene, gallery spaces, queer community, and producers of “weird gatherings…

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Athena Demos and the Principled Metaverse 43:29

1+ y ago43:29

43:29

Athena is a wanderer, an adventurer, a muse. She is Regional Contact emerita from Los Angeles, founder of their nonprofit The LA League of Arts, and a founder of BRCvr — a crown jewel in the tiara of our multiversal experiences online. Athena talks with Stuart about how Radical Inclusion and Immediacy foster human connection, and about how a balanc…

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Terry Pratt and Profiles in Dust 51:28

2y ago51:28

51:28

How are films shot in Black Rock City? Why? And really, HOW? "Profiles in Dust" is the most prolific video troupe that dares to document the dynamic Burning Man events. Since 2011 they have produced 50 mini-documentaries, profiling the inspirational creators in the scene, and behind the scenes. Terry Pratt is their nominal leader. He talks with Stu…

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For the first time in Iran’s history, women are leading a counter-revolution 47:32

2y ago47:32

47:32

Writer and author of The Great Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in Iran, Robin Wright says that after weeks of protest on the streets of Iran, “for the first time in human history, you're beginning to see a counter revolution ignited by women. ” Later, despite the failure of the UN’s leadership conference on climate change, New York Times sci…

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Buck Down and the Cult That Joins You 51:20

2y ago51:20

51:20

What happened at BRC? What didn’t happen? Why did it seem that we couldn’t get back to interdependence? After the traumas of the pandemic and political vilification, we somehow didn’t trust each other at BRC. Or if we did, we didn’t seem to know it, or feel it, or enjoy it. Andie Grace swaps stories with Buck Down, a 25-year Burner, Gate Manager, m…

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Can the news media help save democracy? 1:03:02

2y ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Former New York Times and Washington Post Media Critic Margaret Sullivan says America faces a threat to democracy. In her new book, “Newsroom Confidential: Lessons (and Worries) from an Ink-Stained Life,” she says it’s time to move on from “objectivity” and make reporting a form of activism. And, Scott Galloway says America is not yet lost, but it …

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Kids Take the Mic - Youth Voices of Black Rock City 59:26

2y ago59:26

59:26

The kids ask the questions this time. These longtime Burners have participated in BRC most of their young lives. 6-year-old Teapot offers sage advice on the radio. Teen brothers Atticus and Colby interview deep-rooted DPW adults: Coyote is the city superintendent of BRC, and author of the book, Built to Burn: Tales of the Desert Carnies of Burning …

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