The Community Campfire

Today on the Community Campfire, Amber Johnson takes the wheel with Michelle Kirby in the Rebelle Rally—America’s sole women-only eight-day navigation race. Then Andrea Buchanan speaks with the Meinhold family shares their one-day 30 mile hike to find a cure for cystic fibrosis — a rare disease that their son lives with everyday. Wrapping up the hour is local band “Silver Kings Rocking Company” joins us in-studio for an exclusive interview and performance.

Andrea Buchanan visits with two world class paragliders, Mitch Riley and Kevin Lontz, who use PC Hill as their bunny slope. Then, Amber Johnson tells the story of Julie Kuch, a women who overcame a stroke to run a marathon. Coach Skinner shares the skinny on sports and The Campfire Kids Bo, Luke and Quinn: provide the laughs. 2nd segment And check out the Campfire Music Sesh this week which features The Mister Sister Trio.

This week on The Community Campfire Andrea and Mitch speak with Karen Marriott and Sara Bueller who share an update on the 2nd Annual Park City’s Day of Service. Then, Amber Borowski Johnson shares the story of Haymitch St. Stephen who turned a viral hobbit campaign into a life of depth. Listen to Campfire Kids and Bill Skinner and Madeline Jaquet share this weeks Skinny on Sports And the show wraps up with this weeks campfire musical sesh with folk singer songwriter, Madison Ware.

This week on the Community Campfire, we hear from Chloe Aldous who is a Senior at Park City high and a national award winner in volunteer and service. Then we chat with our very own DJ Jay Z who is a part of our DJ volunteer air force. Wrapping up the hour is a Campfire Music Sesh with artist Dan Hall of the Mister Sister Trio. And of course, we have hilarious campfire kids segments and the Skinny on Sports.

Tune in this week for the Community Campfire, where we revisit an interview with the leaders of the Elks Lodge, the fraternal order that has been in Park City since the mining days. Also more from our campfire kids and Bill Skinner’s skinny on sports with eight year old sports expert Griffin. And tune in to listen to hear songs from Paul Hochman, a Follies writer and musician.

Andrea Buchanan highlights the on-air voices behind the Park City Miners football broadcasts - announcers Pete Gillwald, Matt Strader and Craig Elliott. Amber Johnson shares her conversation with Heber's own Olympic gold medalist, Peter Vidmar. Plus fun facts and some strong opinions from our Campfire Kids, Coach Skinner's Skinny on Sports, and a Campfire Music Sesh featuring folk singer-songwriter Owen Quincy.

Amber Johnson's story about Midway’s Swiss Days’ and how its reach is far beyond the Wasatch back, the history of the Back Alley Bash, an annual Park City event for 40-ish years as told to Andrea Buchanan, the Skinny on Sports with Coach Bill Skinner and Park City High School Sports intern Madeline Jaquet and an interview with the band The Fox Brothers live in the KPCW studio with Claire Wiley on the Local View playing their original songs "Wouldn't Change a Thing" and " Empty Boots."

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.

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.

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.

This week, bucking bulls, championship dreams, and family grit collide in Daniel, UT for a rough-and-rowdy rodeo story with heart. Then, go behind the mic and meet KPCW Wednesday morning DJ Rudy Tessnow – better known as Rudy on the Radio. The Campfire Music Sesh features local artist Wyatt Pike who previews his latest release. Plus, Coach Skinner has the skinny on sports and the Campfire Kids entertain as always.

On this week's The Community Campfire, Amber Johnson visits with a Wallsburg couple keeping print alive through their charming newspaper, "The Little Valley Dispatch." Andrea Buchanan chats with our multi-talented DJ Caren Bell. You know her from Wednesday afternoons, but her playlist is just the beginning. Plus, Claire Wiley’s interview with musician Dan Tyminski, Coach Skinner’s Skinny on Sports, fun facts, trivia and the Campfire Kids chime in with their trademark chaos and unexpected wisdom.

This week on The Community Campfire, celebrate 7/11 Day with Slurpee nostalgia and a sunny weekend forecast. Then, we dive into a story from Park City's own Brian Ward, a retired geneticist, who shares how he’s helping fight poverty in rural Kenya through the Kenya Uriti Education Fund. The fund supports local schools, scholarships and feeding programs that impact thousands. Later in the show, local indie-folk duo Iron Canyon Echoes brings their cello-fueled mountain sound to the studio with two live performances. Plus, prankster kids, the latest on local sports, and weekend music events from Park City to Salt Lake.

This week, we take a trip down memory lane ahead of KPCW’s 45th birthday. This station was born on July 2, 1980, and we are celebrating this momentous occasion! World-renowned ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro drops by for the in-studio Campfire Music Sesh. Plus, we have community events, fun facts, sports, and the campfire kids.

This week on The Community Campfire, discover Sycamore Swing — a teen-led, all-ages dance night in Heber Valley that mixes country charm, beginner swing lessons and community connection. In our Campfire Music Sesh, rising indie rock band Krooked Kings brings their emotionally charged sound straight from Salt Lake City. Plus, Coach Skinner has the latest scoop on local sports, we’ll preview the weekend’s top community events, drop some unexpected fun facts and of course — anything goes when the Campfire Kids take the mic.

Go behind the scenes of The Antique Power Show in Wallsburg, Utah, a once-a-year celebration of history, ingenuity and resilience, featuring thousands of vintage vehicles, live demonstrations, and hands-on heritage experiences. Then the Campfire Music Sesh features American Idol alum and former KPCW DJ Wyatt Pike who performs two original songs in studio. Plus, we have the skinny on local sports, community happenings, fun facts, and entertaining Campfire Kids.

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.