Epiosde 34: Generational Transition In Burn Culture (Jarred Taylor)
In this episode we take a critical look at the emergent generational transition within Burner culture and explore how a looming "demographic cliff" can shift the landscape as the foundational Baby-Boomer and Gen-X participants age out.
Episdoe 33: Gatekeeping, Snark, & Psychosocial Safety (Deirdre & Felipe)
In this episode we get into a spirited discussion with Felipe and Deirdre about their interconnected Bonza Summit presentations regarding the urgent need to foster psychosocial safety and inclusive communication within their community.
Episode 32: Dragonburn (Elaine & Francesca)
This episode features an insightful and inspiring conversation with Dragonburn organisers Sassy Panda and Koi about the unique, often chaotic journey of hosting China's official Burning Man regional event since 2014.
Episode 31: From Pilot To Pivot Burn (Róisín & Ulf)
In this episode we chat with artists Ulf and Róisín about the resilience of the local NSW burner community and their deeply personal creative journeys.
Episode 30: The Poolroom @ Blazing Swan (Jodie, Mandy, & Marcus)
In this episode we bend an ear with Mandy, Marcus, and Jodie to chat about the evolution and ethos of their enduring Blazing Swan theme camp, "The Poolroom".
Episode 29: Burners Without Borders & Civic Ignition Grants (Cris, Jessica, PY, & Shannon)
In this episode we discuss the global and regional impact of Burners Without Borders (BWB) and the Civic Ignition Grants (CIG).
Episode 28: 2026 BoNZA Summit Review (Dani, James, Luci, & Paul)
In this episode we reflect back on the 2026 Bonza Summit weekend with a panel of blazers who made the trek to the annual skill-sharing gathering for regional burner leaders, representatives and artists.
Episode 27: Art Talk @ Pilot Burn (Bea, Lumos, Myke, & Simon)
In this Artery Talk episode we explore the transformative power of interactive and communal art within the Burner community, emphasising that creativity is an accessible, participatory experience rather than just a spectator sport.
Episode 26: Building Temples & Art @ Blazing Swan (Kym, Nancy, Neesh, & Sara)
In this episode we invite a panel of blazers to talk about building temples and art at blazing swan. We reflect on the profound logistical and emotional journey of constructing the 2026 "Temple Weave".
Episode 25: Sunburnt Arts & Pilot Burn (Leanna & TJ)
In this fair dinkum episode of the podcast we continue our conversations with SBA board members, Leanna and TJ, and chat with them about "Pilot Burn," the inaugural event for their newly formed organisation, Sunburnt Arts.
Episode 24: 2026 Kiwiburn A Work of Heart Review (Hippathy, Kym, & Shelley)
In this episode we review the 2026 Kiwiburn: A Work of Heart event with a panel of kiwiburners (Hippathy, Kym, & Shelley) to talk about the burn from their own perspectives.
Episode 23: PACT & Aurora 2025 (Karl, Kat, & Lara)
In this episode, PACT (People’s Art Collective of Tasmania) founding members Lara, Kat, and Karl share the origin story and success of Tasmania’s inaugural regional burn, Aurora 2025.
Episode 22: Is it time for Burning Man Regionals to Glow Up? (Jarred Taylor)
In this special conversation episode about the regional burning man network around the world we have invited a knowledgeable, long-time burner and community contributor, Jarred Taylor, to talk about their recent think-piece titled “Is it time for Burning Man Regionals to Glow Up?”.
Episode 21: Sunburnt Arts (Marcelo, Tereasa, & TJ)
In this candid and spirited podcast episode, community leaders Marcelo, Tereasa, and TJ reflect on the turbulent but deeply rewarding evolution of Australia's Burning Seed community into its new organisational entity, Sunburnt Arts.
Episode 20: 2025 Underland Pop! Review (Dylan, Jenny, Lydea, & Sacha)
This episode we review the 2025 Underland Pop! event with a panel of burners from varied experiences. The conversation features host Stevan speaking with four guests - Dylan, Jenny, Sacha, and Lydea - who share their experiences from different roles at the event.
Episode 19: The Third Degree (Caer, Dale, Ruth, & Tyne)
This episode features four board members of The Third Degree - Ruth, Dale, Caer, and Tyne - to explore the NSW Central Coast's family-friendly regional burn. Discover how this intimate 400-person event evolved from a pandemic-era one-off at a scout camp into an intentional experiment in radical inclusion and in accessible burner culture.
Episode 11: 2025 Kiwiburn Trash Renaissance Fair Review (Cherie, Cris, Pete, & Shelley)
In this episode we review the 2025 Kiwiburn: Trash Renaissance Fair event with a panel of experienced kiwiburners and a first-time kiwiburner from Australia.