This podcast episode features a conversation with Lumos, a well-known participant in the Australasian Burning Man community. The discussion covers Lumos's experiences at various regional burns, including Modifyre in Australia and Kiwiburn and Raglan Burn in New Zealand. Lumos shares stories about the unique traditions, such as bug-themed effigies, role-playing, and the "naked hippie fire run." The episode highlights the importance of community, volunteerism, and adaptability in organizing and sustaining these events. It also explores the benefits of using established campgrounds, the evolution of burner culture in the region, and the close ties between New Zealand and Australian burner communities. The conversation concludes with reflections on art, inclusivity, and the ongoing growth of regional burns.

In this episode we chat about the 2025 Underland event with a panel of community volunteers and crew members from Centre Camp, Site Planning And Maintenance, LNT, and the Sandfolks. We discuss some of our highlights; the shenanigans; the effigy and temple burns; offer some improvements for the next event, and provide some behind-the-scenes after reports with heaps of ranger and volunteer talks and ingishts.

This episode of the podcast features a discussion with members of the Brisbane and Queensland burner community about the Simplifyre event, a scaled-down, community-driven version of the traditional Modifyre burn. The hosts and guests reflect on the event’s origins, challenges, and successes, highlighting the importance of rebuilding community after pandemic disruptions and burnout, the influx of new participants, and the evolution of organisational structures. They discuss the logistics of the event, including its new location, simplified format, and focus on inclusivity and sustainability, as well as the significance of art, theme camps, and the effigy burn. The conversation also explores the broader history of the Modifyre and Australian burner scene, the value of regional and national collaboration, and the ongoing efforts to foster engagement, learning, and resilience within the community.

This episode explores the Independent Burning Advisory Group (IBAG) and the NSW Burns Community Survey. The conversation covers the background, methodology, findings, and implications of the survey, as well as related community insights. Hosts discuss how the survey was created to understand the needs and challenges of the local burner community after the Burning Seed event was cancelled. Key findings reveal an aging, neurodiverse, and highly committed community, but one at risk of burnout. The survey identified five main community personas and highlighted a desire for future events to be accessible, inclusive, and community-focused. Challenges include event timing, site selection, and balancing volunteer and paid roles. The episode ends on an optimistic note, with hopes for a large, inclusive event and continued community engagement.

In this episode we take a look at the making and organisation of the 2025 Embers-not-a-burn where we chat with the key organisers and burners who made the event possible. We reflect back at how the renegade event unfolded and the co-created, and the co-lab efforts from the community. We also talk about some of the highlights and interesting moments; discuss the shenanigans and silliness; all the learnings and community thoughts; and the burning points from the embers experience on that fateful King's birthday long weekend.

This episode explores the early years and founding of Blazing Swan, a regional Burning Man-inspired event in Western Australia, through the stories of three of the original founders in Cat, Frank, and Hana. The conversation traces their personal journeys into burn culture, the challenges of organizing the first events, and the formation of a vibrant, inclusive community. They recount the process of finding a suitable site, overcoming logistical and weather-related obstacles, and building strong relationships with local residents and First Nations people. The founders highlight the importance of communal effort, creativity, and the evolution of event principles, such as the addition of consent. The episode also reflects on memorable moments, the growth of the event, and the lasting impact of Blazing Swan on both participants and the wider community.

This podcast episode is a lively roundtable reflection on "Embers Not-A-Burn," a community-organized event that arose after the cancellation of Burning Seed. Hosts and guests share stories of how the event came together quickly, the challenges faced (like cold weather and long travel), and the strong sense of community, creativity, and silliness that defined the experience. They discuss the venue, theme camps, art, volunteering, and the importance of the Burning Man 10 Principles, while also featuring voice messages from attendees, recounting memorable moments, pranks, and debates about what makes a true "burn." The episode concludes with gratitude for the community and excitement for future gatherings.