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Why do people go to Burning Man year after year, some for decades? Isn't it all a big party or is there more to it than that? The Shadow Of The Man show explores the impact and influence Burning Man has had on people over time in their own words. New long form interviews from a wide range of participants come out weekly. You will hear from the founders to key volunteers to regular participants. No one person has the answer to what Burning Man is all about but by listening to these series of interviews you get a clue to the glue that binds all of these diverse people (from all over the world) together. Everyone who has been says Burning Man has changed their lives, are you curious to hear what that is all about? #burningman #blackrockcity #burningmanpodcast

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EP 102 Duane Hoover

EP 102 Duane Hoover

2026-11-0901:28:04

Episode 102 with Duane Hoover is out now! Meet Duane Hoover, a long-time academic and former Burning Man Ranger Director, who shares fascinating historical insights about the event's evolution, its unique organizational culture, and its profound impact on his own life. The discussion vividly highlights how early Burning Man operations developed organically, noting that informal gatherings of passionate volunteers quickly evolved into structured security, medical, and emergency systems to mana...
EP 101 Shadow Shorts #22

EP 101 Shadow Shorts #22

2026-11-0608:20

Shadow Shorts #22 is out now! Recorded at UnSCruz in 2026 participants were challenged to explain BM‘s impact in 5 minutes or less. Each Shadow Short is one person’s story, please enjoy this short story of how Burning Man has impacted and influenced people over time. Meet Jen who shares how encountering Burning Man decades ago provided her with a liberating permission slip for authentic self-expression and creativity. She contrasts ordinary, structured routines with the spontaneous, unforced ...
EP 100 Crimson Rose

EP 100 Crimson Rose

2026-11-0201:13:18

Episode 100!! Meet Crimson Rose, one of the foundational figures of Burning Man. She shares the evolution of the event's core rituals and artistic culture. Through her personal journey from an accidental participant in 1991 to a central organizer, the discussion highlights how the event transformed from an unstructured desert gathering into a meticulously managed yet radically creative community. The interview illustrates how Burning Man operates as a transformative sandbox, encouraging parti...
EP 99 Matt Conlon

EP 99 Matt Conlon

2026-10-2601:19:54

Episode 99 with Matt Conlon is out now! Meet Matt Conlin, also known as "Jackass," as they reflect on their decades of profound involvement with Burning Man. Matt initially discovered Burning Man through early counterculture and art projects, subsequently transforming from a hesitant novice into an active participant who embraced the community's signature collaborative spirit, humor, and unique traditions like megaphone antics. He discusses the transformative personal impact of the event, ill...
EP 98 Caroline Miller

EP 98 Caroline Miller

2026-10-1901:00:58

Episode 98 with Caroline Miller is out now! Meet Caroline Miller, a long-time participant and webmaster for the famous art collective, the Flaming Lotus Girls. The interview explores Caroline's journey from moving to America from the UK in 2002 to becoming deeply involved in large-scale fire art, detailing the meticulous technical processes, safety measures, and evolution of the collective. She describes the spirit of community, mentorship, and do-it-yourself ethos that defines Burning Man cu...
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