Podcasts about Burning Man

From 27th August to 4th September 2023, Burning Man is set to return to the Black Rock Desert in Nevada for the first time since 2019, with an authorised population of 87,000 people. This event sees artists, creators and community-makers gather to celebrate self-expression. Every August, a temporary real city is set up to accommodate the festival. It actually becomes one of the most populated cities in Nevada during the event. Festivities end with a huge bonfire, where a large wooden effigy is burned, hence the name.  How did the event come to be? What happens during the event? Why is there a Burning Man? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Are women really more emotional than men?⁠ ⁠Why are celebrities dissolving their facial fillers?⁠ ⁠What is the Smurfette Principle?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The same creative and political forces that gave rise to [San Francisco's] boom nearly engineered its collapse.” — Jonathan Weber In Hitchcock's Vertigo, the quintessential San Francisco movie, the villain points to an old painting of the city and tells Jimmy Stewart that San Francisco has changed. The real city has been lost, he says. Somebody has stolen San Francisco's soul. The veteran tech journalist Jonathan Weber is the latest writer to search for that soul. In City on the Edge: Technology, Politics, and the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco, Weber bemoans the disappearance of the real San Francisco — the city not just of the Beats and the Counterculture but also of ordinary teachers and policemen. We've had thirty years of boom, bust, and Big Tech. The ordinary folks of San Francisco have been replaced by a new class of tech bros. In 1992, just 2% of San Franciscans worked in tech. By 2019 it was 35%. As a longtime San Franciscan, Weber had a front-row seat on the dot-com mania, the rise of social media, Uber and Airbnb, the pandemic's great emptying of downtown, and now the AI boom driven by the San Francisco-based Anthropic and OpenAI. In City on the Edge, Weber argues that the same creative and political forces that gave rise to the boom — the counterculture's anarchic spirit, the city's love affair with eccentricity, the tech industry's utopian self-belief — also engineered its near-collapse. Digital vertigo, so to speak. Once again somebody has stolen San Francisco's soul. Five Takeaways •       From 2% to 35%: The Numbers Behind the Transformation: In 1992, just 2% of San Francisco workers were in tech. By 2019 it was 35%. The book traces how this happened: a city economically troubled in the early 1990s, still reeling from AIDS and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, with its manufacturing base gone and its corporate headquarters thinning out. Into this vacuum came a group of free-thinking technologists immersed in the city's creative counterculture. They invented the contemporary internet. What followed was one of the most rapid urban transformations in American history. •       The Cacophony Society and the Founding of Burning Man: Before the tech boom, San Francisco in the early 1990s had a remarkable underground culture. Weber writes about the Cacophony Society — the group of anarchic free spirits who effectively founded the Burning Man festival. The Cacophony Society emerged from the counterculture of the 1960s through various evolutions — Situationist pranks, urban exploration, radical creativity. Burning Man began as their annual trip to the Black Rock Desert. The spirit of that founding: go somewhere, build something, be someone different, leave no trace. That spirit was the soul of the city too. •       The City of Nostalgia: Always Believing Yesterday Was Better: Weber takes his Vertigo reference seriously. San Francisco is structurally a city of nostalgia — people arrive with a fixed idea of what the city is, and it inevitably becomes something different. The gap between the idea and the reality generates permanent mourning. This is not unique to San Francisco — Trump has built a presidency on the idea that things were better in the 1950s — but it is intensified here by the height of the hopes people bring. The city means something bigger than itself. That is both its greatest asset and its permanent wound. •       The AI Boom and the Coming IPO Earthquake: The current AI boom is, in Weber's reading, likely to be the largest yet. OpenAI and Anthropic are both based in the city. When those IPOs happen, San Francisco real estate — already rising 25–50% in some neighbourhoods, Andrew notes — will go, in Weber's words, “really, really crazy again.” Hundreds of thousands of millionaires will be created overnight. The city is gradually becoming uniformly wealthy. Some of the old tensions may be less intense for that reason. But Weber does not think the cycles are over. The current boom will bust, as all booms do. What comes next is the question. •       Burning Man, the Internet, and the Future of Cities: Weber ends the book at Burning Man. His closing observation: when the internet arrived on the playa, Burning Man lost the sense that it was a separate world — a place where you could be a different person, because nothing from your regular life could reach you. Now everyone has a phone. The privacy is gone. The sense of separation is gone. For cities: part of the power of cities is that they bring people together, and good things arise from that friction. But if technology no longer requires you to be in the same place, cities become less essential. What is the future of the city in the age of technology? Weber doesn't have a tidy answer. Neither does anyone else. About the Guest Jonathan Weber is a veteran technology journalist and the author of City on the Edge: Technology, Politics, and the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco (Atria Books, June 9, 2026). He was the founding editor-in-chief of The Industry Standard, former editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Standard, and covered the technology industry for the Los Angeles Times. He lives in San Francisco. References: •       City on the Edge: Technology, Politics, and the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco by Jonathan Weber (Atria Books, June 9, 2026). •       David Talbot, Season of the Witch: Enchantment, Terror, and Deliverance in the City of Love — referenced in the conversation; Weber's recommended companion read on 1970s San Francisco. •       Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, Abundance — referenced in the closing exchange. •       Joan Didion, Slouching Towards Bethlehem — the opening epigraph to Weber's book, referenced in the conversation. •       Alfred Hitchcock, Vertigo (1958) — Andrew's reference; the film's own meditation on San Francisco as a city of nostalgia. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstack

What separates entrepreneurs who build companies from those who build legacies?In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Robin Bailey and Al McDonald sit down with Nicholas Reichenbach, serial entrepreneur, private equity investor, conscious capitalist, and founder of Flow Water.Nicholas shares lessons from more than three decades of building and scaling businesses across technology, gaming, wellness, consumer products, and private equity. From creating Flow Water to launching Formosa Springs, a 155-year-old Canadian mineral water brand rooted in his family history, Nicholas explores what it means to build with purpose, patience, and long-term impact.Nicholas also challenges the traditional startup mindset, encouraging entrepreneurs to think beyond fast exits and focus instead on creating lasting prosperity for employees, communities, shareholders, and future generations.If you're interested in entrepreneurship, conscious capitalism, sustainability, and building a lasting legacy, this episode offers powerful lessons from a founder who has spent decades turning vision into reality.You'll hear about: The entrepreneurial formula Nicholas uses to identify winning opportunities Why conscious capitalism is becoming the future of business How consumer behavior reveals untapped market opportunities The environmental moment that inspired the creation of Flow Water Building one of North America's most sustainable beverage brands Why timing matters in entrepreneurship and innovation How ESG principles can drive both impact and profitability The importance of product obsession and consumer insight Why legacy matters more than exits The story behind Formosa Springs and its 155-year history How family values influence long-term business decisions Building brands designed to last for generations The shift from hustle culture to sustainable leadership Why purpose-driven companies outperform transactional businesses Creating prosperity for employees, communities, and future generations We talk about: 00:00 Introduction to Nicholas Reichenbach and his entrepreneurial journey 03:30 Building businesses across entertainment, technology, wellness, and consumer products 06:00 Why brand building is the common thread across every venture 07:30 The family history behind Formosa Springs and a lifelong connection to water 12:00 Growing up around one of Canada's historic mineral water sources 16:00 The first attempts to commercialize the family spring 18:00 Building technology companies and finding success in mobile entertainment 19:30 The Burning Man experience that inspired Flow Water 22:00 Creating a sustainable alternative to plastic bottled water 24:00 Acquiring and relaunching Formosa Springs 27:00 Understanding consumer intent and identifying market white space 30:00 The innovation behind Flow Water's packaging and product strategy 33:00 Why timing is critical for entrepreneurial success 35:00 Sustainability, ESG leadership, and conscious capitalism 39:00 Building businesses that create long-term positive impact 41:00 Legacy, leadership, and the future of entrepreneurship 44:00 Why founders should focus less on exits and more on longevity 46:00 Creating generational prosperity through purpose-driven business Connect with Nicholas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasreichenbach/ Website: https://formosasprings.com/ Connect with Us LinkedIn: Robin Bailey and Al McDonald Website: Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Dear Nikky Podcast, where your filthiest confessions get the spotlight they deserve. I'm Nikky, and today we're diving deep into public exposure, surprise gangbangs, and hotwives who go from modest to monster-cock greedy in seconds.Three Teasers:First up — a husband drops his naked BBW wife at a remote hunting cabin… only to learn two extra men are waiting and she decides to take all three for an entire weekend of nonstop use.Next — a small-dicked couple goes full nude at Burning Man. She drips down her thighs while his tiny soft cock gets giggled at by teenage girls… until it's rock hard and everyone's taking pictures.And finally — a “modest” British wife in a short plaid skirt ends up tied, fisted, double-stuffed, and painted in cum while her husband watches through the hotel curtains.Stick around… it only gets wetter. In this explosive episode, you'll hear jaw-dropping real listener stories featuring:Blue-pill fueled public erection worship on a crowded nude beachA surprise multi-man weekend at a secluded hunting cabinFull-frontal Burning Man exposure with tiny dick humiliation and a dripping wet wifeA proper British hotwife who transforms into a filthy, squirting, throat-fucking cum slut during a hotel “surprise” threesomeJoin the fun:Discord: https://discord.gg/uqqxsCSDfwSubmit your own confession: Nikky@dearnikky.com or DearNikky.com/confessionsSupport Nikky:Patreon: Unlock exclusive confessions, bonus thoughts, and steamy Q&As → Patreon.com/DearNikkyNectar.ai: Explore your wildest fantasies with immersive AI experiences → Nectar.aiFeatured Release: Dear Nikky: Sex Confessions From People Just Like You is out now!Contact & Socials:Email: Nikky@dearnikky.comWebsite: DearNikky.com/confessionsTwitter / X: @DNikky162Instagram: @DNikky162Facebook: @DearNikkyContent Warning: This episode contains extremely explicit sexual content, including graphic descriptions of public nudity, exhibitionism, group sex, gangbangs, hotwife/cuckold dynamics, small penis humiliation (SPH), voyeurism, fisting, squirting, double penetration, deepthroating, cum play, and consensual boundary-pushing fantasies. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 18+ only.All stories depict enthusiastic consent between adults. Submissions involving bestiality, incest, underage, rape, non-consensual acts, or racial slurs are not aired.Get Involved: Got a secret fantasy or steamy confession? Send it to Nikky@dearnikky.com or submit anonymously at DearNikky.com/confessions.Love the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform — it helps new filthy listeners find us!Thanks for listening, you filthy animals. Stay nasty, stay safe, and I'll see you next time on Dear Nikky.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dear-nikky-hidden-desires--6316414/support.

WORT 89.9FM Madison · The Line Between Recreation and Medication is Finer than You Think Today Professor Nicholas Powers joins Ali Muldrow in a conversation about his new book, Black Psychedelic Revolution. Psychedelics such as LSD and ketamine are beginning to gain popularity as increasing evidence supports promising treatments of psychological conditions, trauma, and changing one's autobiographical narrative. They also heard from callers who shared transformational personal experiences while using psychedelics. What is the difference between recreation and medication? Powers suggests that the line may be finer than you think. The idea is that recreational activities like art, poetry, or even psychedelic drugs can be healing. Powers also noted that the most safe way to have a psychological experience is in a controlled and safe environment with a guide. If a person is in a state of trauma or depression, the chemicals from these drugs might lead to a further inability to cope once the trip is over, and that is when these drugs can become addictive. However, Powers emphasized that it's the prior state of trauma that creates the addiction rather than the drug itself. Powers said that the way these psychedelic drugs work is by inhibiting the ego, which leads to questioning core beliefs and the stories you were told about your life. This is why after a psychedelic trip, people often change their previously held beliefs. It is also why people tend to change their beliefs the most during college. During the transition period between being reliant on your parents and becoming an independent adult, young people question the stories that they were told. Powers encourages this kind of discussion in his college classrooms and asks his students to try to find the truth in their experiences. Additionally, there is a surge in the glamorization of drugs and removing the stigma associated with them. Drugs such as ritalin or adderall are given to children at younger ages reducing the stigma for using drugs to treat mental health, but there is still a sense that they are necessary. Powers says there is a delicate balance between maintaining a healthy skepticism about the medical industry without denying its benefits entirely. He encourages people to always think about who is profiting, whether from criminalizing marijuana or giving ritalin to four year olds. The discussion ended with the positive experiences that can come from having a controlled psychedelic experience. Some examples included helping alcohol addiction, understanding the core reasons why a marriage ended, finding peace and answers within the counterculture of the 1960s, and becoming a more compassionate person.  Nicholas Powers is an Associate Professor of English at SUNY Old Westbury. Powers has presented talks and reports from the Psychedelic Renaissance since 2017. He has written for numerous psychedelic publications from Lucid News to Double Blind. Alongside published articles, he has given talks at Naropa University and Chacruna. Powers has published three books with Upset Press. The first is a book of poetry, the second a mix of reportage from disaster zones, protests, and Burning Man. The third is a political vampire novel. He regularly attends Wild Seeds Writers Retreat and Cave Canem Black poetry workshops. Powers lives in Brooklyn with his son. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post The Line Between Recreation and Medication is Finer than You Think appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Will Spencer is a Christian podcaster, speaker, and writer who hosts The Will Spencer Podcast. After roughly 20 years deeply immersed in New Age spirituality—including the rave and Burning Man scenes, extensive psychedelics, occult practices, tarot, astrology, Eastern mysticism, and syncretic spirituality—he converted to Christianity. His content now centers on biblical masculinity, cultural critique, spiritual warfare, and helping others exit New Age and occult influences through his podcast interviews, “Exiting the New Age” course, and one-on-one mentorship. He draws directly from his past experiences to contrast deceptive spiritual paths with what he describes as the true redemption found in Christ.Watch the Cornerstone Forum 26'https://shaunnewmanpodcast.substack.com/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Expat Moneyhttps://expatmoney.com/snpGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

DISTRIKT had been on my Burning Man wish list for years. I was originally scheduled to play there in 2023, but the historic rainstorm and flooding forced us to cancel. Then DISTRIKT took 2024 off altogether, making this return even more anticipated. When the opportunity finally came in 2025, I wanted to make it extra special and invited my brother ARODES to join me for a special back-to-back set. It was one of those quintessential Burning Man moments, facing the playa by 10 & J, and the legendary Funktion-One system delivering the powerful sonic storm DISTRIKT is known for didn't disappoint. We're deeply grateful to have had the chance to soundtrack such a cinematic moment and would like to thank the entire DISTRIKT community for the invitation and for their long-standing commitment to creating magic in the dust year after year. Much love, Rodriguez Jr. Arodes // Follow Rodriguez Jr. @rodriguezjrmusic instagram.com//rodriguezjrmusic www.rodriguezjr.net // Follow Arodes @arodes10 instagram.com/arodes_ofc // Follow DISTRIKT NonProfit
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Watch it on YouTube. What do you get when you mix 3,200 Burners, a lush Canadian forest, and a summer fire ban? Oh, and an event theme that is literally just the word... MOIST. Wander through the woods of Otherworld, one of British Columbia's rapidly growing Regional Burns. Coordinators of creative chaos Jax and Zephyr share what it takes to conjure Burning Man culture in the Pacific Northwest How to acculturate festival consumers with sacred and profane initiations How to land an epic effigy show using theatrics when under a summer burn ban How to have Black Rock City closer to home If you're headed to the playa, or wrangling a Regional, or just here for the fuckery of a good inside-joke, this is how to do culture differently, and have fun along the way. Watch it on YouTube. https://otherworld.ca https://burningman.org/global-events-groups https://burningman.org/burning-man-regional-network     LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

60 Minutes staff and new boss clash, Meghan Markle expert Mark Dolan joins us, Kristin Cavallari victimized by nude move, Pride Month, Erika Kirk's dating life, Black Crowes v. USA chants, J-Lo insists her new movie won't suck, and The Orgy Dome launches a GoFundMe. MMA Fighter Sean Strickland vs Dylan Mulvaney. This again? Erika Kirk was allegedly drunk and all over some dude at a bar, but she denies the report and says she'll never date again. Bret Michaels can't win as he's now catching crap for canceling the Freedom 250 Concert. MARK DOLAN IS HERE! We go deep on Meghan Markle, her narcissism, her failures, and how she's tainted the British Royal Family. Jill Biden has been ALL OVER the place trying to do damage control about her new book. Everything J Lo touches turns to crap...Including this new movie with Brett Goldstein. Some people are saying they're dating, but don't dare ask her about it. The Black Crowes are making news again. Some people in Tampa are no longer Black Crowes fans. Chet Hanks is a douche, but he's oddly likeable. Brad Pitt was recently in France doing some cool things. But back home, Maddox is still hating his dad. Karmelo Anthony, the alleged murderer, not the basketball player, is still getting donations in his Give Send Go. Marc's favorite new GoFundMe is for the Orgy Dome at Burning Man. Stuttering John is back online! 60 Minutes is under fire as Scott Pelley dresses down the new boss in a private meeting. Brad Galli was on ML's Soul of Detroit today. Give it a listen. Jason Carr is still out there getting free food. Kristin Cavallari was a victim of the nude move. Who was it? Marlon Jackson took a huge spill on stage. Kelsey Grammer was not around for comment. We might have some merch left. Click here to check what's available. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

On today’s 5.29.26 show Chidi joins us for Chidi’s Tweets, Burning Man’s orgy dome needs help, Blue Origin’s new rocket, J Lo might be back in contact with A-Rod, one Bay Area man’s home was destroyed when he rented it on Airbnb, a rollercoaster got stuck upside down in Texas, Graham’s data was duplicated again, we played our Chug Wheel Game, a woman got proposed to after a horrible golf accident and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're joined by David Satori — co-founder of Beats Antique alongside Zoe Jakes and Sidecar Tommy, a trio that came out of the San Francisco performance underground, Burning Man, and the West Coast Circus Bass music scene. He's also co-founder of Dirtwire with Evan Fraser and Mark Reveley, which blends experimental bass music with folk music from around the world. Between the two projects he's co-produced and recorded over 20 albums in the past 15 years. He also co-founded a nonprofit called SunRise Studios Collective, which builds micro recording and multimedia studios in under-resourced communities around the world to give youth a voice through music and production. David and I actually go back to a tour we did together in 2017, so it was good to catch up. We spend a good chunk of this one talking about life on the road — buying and converting buses, what it actually costs to tour as an independent artist, and the tradeoffs between owning your vehicle versus renting. He just got off a two month run with Dirtwire and shares what touring looks like for them right now, including how they run their live setup with Ableton and handle sound checks. Hope you enjoy it. Please welcome David Satori. David Satori Links Mr. Bill's Links 

This was my first time at Burning Man and it was magical for so many reasons. The morning of my set at DISTRIKT with Carl Cox, we rode out to the deep playa where my boyfriend of 10 years got down on bended knee and proposed to me, just as the sun was peeking above the mountains! The magic in the air was electrifying, I didn't think it could get any better than that moment, and then that same afternoon I found myself onstage at Distrikt, playing the music I adore to a crowd of burners, all so pumped to get the party started after a few days of bad weather! Handing over to Carl was such a surreal, special moment for me. I'll cherish that day for the rest of my life!

You've been told it happens when you least expect it.You've been told to do the work, heal your wounds, live your life, and he'll appear. And you've done all of that. And you're still waiting. And the ticking of that clock is getting louder.This episode isn't going to tell you to stop wanting it. It's going to show you what it actually takes to build it, and why so many people are struggling to get there.Jeddy and Kari Azuma have been married for 13 years. They met when she was 31 and ready, and he was 25 and looked like a pirate fresh off Burning Man. She took the risk anyway, not because he had the kingdom built, but because she could see the man he was becoming. That bet paid off in ways neither of them could have planned.In this episode, we get into all of it. Whether a woman can get a man ready for relationship. Why the entitlement women bring to dating is actually coming from protection, not selfishness. Why dating apps, pornography and ChatGPT breakup texts are quietly destroying our ability to actually relate. And what it means to play the long game when everything in modern culture is telling you to tap out.What we cover:Does a man need to build his kingdom before he's ready for love?Why your dating standards might be protecting you from the very thing you wantThe real reason good relationships are getting harder to find and keepHow to highlight a gap in your man without becoming his motherWhy holding the tension, not tapping out, is the actual skillTimestamps:00:00: Does a man need to build his kingdom before he's ready for love?13:03: Why women's entitlement in dating is really just protection in disguise21:05: The moment Kari realised she'd been showing up to love with a checklist27:29: Playing the long game: the season they almost lost each other33:58: Dating apps, pornography and ChatGPT breakup texts, what they're doing to us50:28: It happens when you least expect it, but what does that mean when you're ready now?Find Jeddy: @jeddyazuma on InstagramFind Kari: @kariazuma on InstagramConnect with me on socials by saying hi over on IG: @rebecca.antonucci (http://www.instagram.com/rebecca.antonucci)Apply to work with us in Breakthrough School by booking your introductory call here. (https://calendly.com/annakrystyna/bridge-clarity-call-clone)

DISTRIKT was the first dance floor I ever stepped onto at my first Burning Man many years ago, and still to this day I recall the wonderful chaos that unfolded right in front of my eyes. A nice blend of naked and costumed bodies, all moving in a frantic way: the energy was unparalleled. Given this context, being invited to play the stage that week was a deeply personal moment for me. With the tough weather behind us, closing the week and welcoming the weekend felt like a proper celebration. I leaned into a groovy and upbeat, house-adjacent set to fully embrace the day. I hope this set brightens your mood as it did mine. ~Gab // Follow Gab Rhome @gabrhome instagram.com/gabrhome // Follow DISTRIKT NonProfit www.distrikt.org facebook.com/DISTRIKTorg instagram.com/distrikt_org
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Did you known that a huge cultural event got its start right here on the West side at Baker Beach? Nicole and Arnold investigate the origins of Burning Man, in this classic episode of Outside Lands San Francisco.

Watch it on YouTube here.  What happens when Burner behavior goes under the microscope? Sociologists, ecologists, and economists have been on this show. Now we're looking at this culture through a new lens: primatology. Isabel Behncke is an evolutionary anthropologist and a Burning Man Project Board Member. From tracking bonobos in the jungle to observing humans on playa, she shares her groundbreaking research on ritual and play. In this mind-expanding conversation, she and Stuart explore:    

Kelsey Hersh grew up between two completely different worlds: one grounded in structure, the other filled with artists, Burning Man gatherings, and weekly fire dancing circles. Now Head of Talent Acquisition at Hometap, she brings that same ability to navigate different environments into building values-driven teams and trusted hiring partnerships. In this conversation, she shares why adaptability, human connection, and long-term fit matter more than ever in an AI-driven hiring landscape.Connect with host James Mackey on LinkedIn!Intro (00:00)Background (00:46)Talent Acquisition (17:41)Advice/ Growth (32:48) Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

BurnerSphere is part immersive documentary, party social VR platform, and part digital twin of Burning Man. It's a standalone VR experience that launched in early alpha for both Quest and Steam on July 22, 2025. It's an evolution of the original Burning Man on AltSpace that I covered back in episodes #940, #960, & #1192, and now they have their own standalone social VR platform that has a digital twin of Burning Man that creates a spatial context for a ton of immersive documentary content that's shot in 360-degree video, stereoscopic 180-degree video, gaussian splats, 3D-modeled recreations, 3D photos, and 2D photos and videos. It's a vast archive that has a taster that is completely free, but you can also pay camp dues to become a member to get access to all of the footage as well as special events. I interviewed the cofounders of Big Rock Creative (BRCvr) Athena Demos and Doug Jacobson back in November 2025 to get the latest updates in what's happening with their hybrid immersive documentary archive and nascent social VR platform. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

From the legendary clubs of Kyiv to the far corners of the globe, Lorensiya (@ lorensiya-kulik) arrives on the Magician On Duty Journey Series with a recording that captures the unifying power of music in its purest form. Built on emotion, movement, and connection, her set unfolds as a hypnotic voyage through organic rhythms, melodic textures, and late-night energy designed to dissolve borders and bring people together on the dancefloor. For Lorensiya, music has always been more than sound — it is a language, a lifelong companion, and a way of communicating with the world. Since stepping behind the decks at the age of seventeen, she has carried the same feeling into every performance: goosebumps, emotion, and the desire to share something magical with those listening. Her journey began in Kyiv's iconic nightlife institutions Dante, Byblos, and Sky Bar before leading her onto international stages, from the dusty magic of Burning Man to the sunrise rituals of Epizode and celebrated festivals such as Park Live and Trip. That spirit flows naturally through her Magician On Duty Journey Series appearance. Carefully curated and deeply immersive, the recording balances driving grooves with sensual melodies and atmospheric tension, creating a cinematic dancefloor experience that feels equally suited for sunrise moments, desert gatherings, and intimate late-night escapes. Featuring music from Scarpelli, Kokoro, Sokko, Hunter/Game, Hollt, Linn Stern, Cameron Jack, Naza, Konstantin Kobra, Shehaq, Naayaab, Samuel Lupián, Heartless House, Bekta, Thodoris Triantafillou, Bouzidi, Mercury (GR), Take 9, Cristian Viviano, and Lefty D, the mix moves effortlessly between hypnotic organic house, melodic electronica, and deep rhythmic storytelling. Lorensiya's Journey Series debut is a reminder that music transcends geography, language, and circumstance — a shared feeling carried through rhythm, emotion, and human connection. Follow Lorensiya here: https://www.instagram.com/lorensiya https://soundcloud.com/lorensiya-kulik https://www.youtube.com/@TheLorensiyaExperience Track list: Scarpelli - Never Be the Same (Extended Mix) Kokoro - Feel The Beat (Original Mix) Sokko - Silent Choice (Original Mix) Hunter/Game, Hollt, Linn Stern - Vibrant (Original Mix) Mitch Oliver, Might Delete Later - Secret (Cameron Jack Remix) Naza (Musik) - Dance Is The Answer (Extended Mix) Konstantin Kobra - Talk Dirty (Original Mix) Shehaq, Naayaab - Laparwa (Wild Dark, Ariaano Remix) Samuel Lupián - Dance (Original Mix) Heartless House - Hypnodance (Extended Mix) Bekta - Human Technology (Original Mix) Thodoris Triantafillou, Bouzidi, Mercury (GR), Take 9 - Sexy Time (Original Mix) Cristian Viviano - To Infinity And Beyond (Made In TLV Remix) Lefty D - Trivia (Original Mix)

Listen Now to 008 WTFuture Watch Now 008 WTFuture As the  AI/ET singularity approaches, it brings  with it an army of quirky robots and slightly unhinged AI companions. Whether it is humanoid robots being trained as conscientious baggage handlers to cope with Japan’s aging workforce, or a chunky android that had to buy a passenger seat on a flight just to have its heavy lithium battery confiscated at boarding, our mechanical friends are making quite the dramatic entrance. You might soon be dropping $20,000 on a domestic  humanoid, or adopting an emotionally intelligent “familiar” to do yoga with you and act as a high-tech nanny. Just be careful who you chat with, as the hosts hilariously point out that some AI models are suffering from “AI psychosis” by eagerly validating their users’ wildest delusions. In one wild test, an AI even encouraged a user to drive an iron nail through a mirror to banish a haunted doppelganger!  If that isn’t bizarre enough, scientists are successfully printing artificial neurons that can talk to living brain tissue, prompting a playful debate on the show about swapping out our dead brain cells with synthetic replacements while we sleep.  Bobby spirals us into the cosmos to discuss how ancient Anunnaki aliens supposedly jammed human DNA to suppress our natural telepathy. Fortunately, Bobby  notes that new Russian peptides and DMT-laced microtubules in the Pineal gland could be the key to curing that cosmic block and getting us communicating without words again.  Bringing things back down to Earth, the crew hilariously roasts the eccentric fashion of the Met Gala. Standout bizarre looks include Janelle Monáe rocking a cyber-dress made of retro computer parts and ethernet cables, Katy Perry sporting a robotic fencing mask, and avant-garde outfits featuring extra sculpted hands and built-in “companions” permanently clinging to the wearer. Yet, despite all the high-tech, cyber-chic oddities on the red carpet, the hosts express  disappointment that not a single celebrity had the foresight to light up the event with Burning Man-style LED wire in the clothing art.. Enjoy!

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on May 07, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): The map that keeps Burning Man honestOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48049653&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:58): AI slop is killing online communitiesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48053203&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:27): Dirtyfrag: Universal Linux LPEOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48053623&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:56): Chrome removes claim of On-device Al not sending data to Google ServersOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48050964&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:25): Grand Theft Oil Futures: Insider traders keep making a killing at our expenseOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48047981&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:53): Canvas is down as ShinyHunters threatens to leak schools' dataOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48055913&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:22): Cloudflare to cut about 20% workforceOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48054423&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:51): Agents need control flow, not more promptsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48051562&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:20): Child marriages plunged when girls stayed in school in NigeriaOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48049208&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(13:48): DeepSeek 4 Flash local inference engine for MetalOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48050751&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

‘For All Mankind' star Joel Kinnaman joins the show. Over fresh fish and farmer's market vegetables, Joel tells me about aging across four decades on the Apple TV+ series ‘For All Mankind' and this season, portraying the same age as his father. Plus, we hear about his fascinating upbringing – from being raised by his American father in Sweden, who deserted the Vietnam War – to being an exchange student in suburban Texas. Plus, playing in his native Swedish in Netflix's ‘Detective Hole' and his unexpected wedding at Burning Man. This episode was recorded at Crudo e Nudo in Santa Monica, CA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a doubleheader this week!  Jax and Sky have Adam from the House of Yes on this week to give us a ton of fun details on what they're up to at Bonnaroo this year, plus we're thrilled to have our TOTEM class of 2026 on to introduce themselves.  Sharla and Daniel are also back inside the bus this week to talk packing, our events in Centeroo, Burning Man, and much more.Support the showProceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a Patreon of the show. 

Recorded live at DISTRIKT during Burning Man, this set captures a special moment on the playa, rain on the dance floor, followed by clearing skies and the return of the sun. A fluid journey through hypnotic grooves and emotional melodies, shaped by the energy shift in real time. Grateful to everyone who stayed, danced, and shared the moment ♥️ ~MANTi // Follow MANTi @mantiofficial facebook.com/mantiofficial instagram.com/mantiofc // Follow DISTRIKT NonProfit
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On an all-new Speed Dates episode, host Joel Kim Booster sits down with Klonopin personified, the hilarious Keri Kenney-Silver (Reno 911, Superstore, Cake Like) to discuss all kinds of things, from Burning Man adventures to modeling good behavior for your kids, from her Netflix series The Four Seasons to romancing an entire city, and all points in between. Keri is loaded with insights, Joel comes away from this conversation unbelievably relaxed. Plus: Keri brings gifts (and they're probably not cursed)! Also, stay tuned to the end for an announcement about what's next for Bad Dates!   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video clips and full episodes.  Merch available at SiriusXMStore.com/BadDates.   Joel Kim Booster: Scrubs Season 10, Psychosexual, Fire Island, Loot Season 3 Keri Kenney-Silver: The Four Seasons on Netflix, Margot's Got Money Troubles, Wishful Thinking & Gail Daughtry And The Celebrity Sex Pass coming soon! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Bad Dates ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Meisel joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss being in the Wizard of Oz as a kid, Max and Aaron comparing workout routines, working as Bethany Frankel's assistant, working with Al Pacino's daughter, opening for Tom Arnold, Max Meisel's 1880's baseball league, a blind date at an ice cream shop, loving Burning Man, a game of How Many Inches Are You Packing where they try to guess the height and number of followers of random celebrities, Max Meisel's first concert, first drug and first sexual experience and so much more! Air Date: 04/25/26Support our sponsors!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!You can watch The SDR Show LIVE for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for discount on your subscription which will give you access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Max MeiselTwitter: https://twitter.com/MaxMeiselInstagram: https://instagram.com/MaxMeisel86Aaron BergTwitter: https://twitter.com/aaronbergcomedyInstagram: https://instagram.com/aaronbergcomedyRalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/Shannon LeeTwitter: https://twitter.com/IMShannonLeeInstagram: https://instagram.com/ShannonLee6982The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, some courtroom drama. It’s Elon Musk v. OpenAI the next few weeks and billionaires are taking the stand and opening their diaries — and memories of Burning Man — to scrutiny. Reed Albergotti (Semafor) breaks down the legal battle and why Elon Musk believes he’s owed billions since OpenAI went for-profit. Nitasha Tiku (The Washington Post) reports on the Pentagon agreement Google was ‘proud’ to sign. But it’s déjà vu for many Google employees, who once again demanded company leadership proceed cautiously. Finally, Taylor Lorenz (User Mag) on the ‘girlboss-ification’ of AI: the coordinated push by major AI companies to win over women, from Anthropic's invite-only influencer supper clubs in New York to Reese Witherspoon's suspiciously enthusiastic (and allegedly unpaid) AI pep talk on Instagram.Additional Reading: Shadowboxing Emperors | Semafor Google workers petition CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon | The Washington Post Google told staff it is ‘proud’ of Pentagon AI contract after internal backlash | Financial Times The Girlboss-ification of AI w/ Kat Tenbarge | User Mag Download SAILY in your app store and use our code techstuff at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/techstuffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fab 5 Freddy is a New York City legend who emerged in the early 1980s as a defining figure in the rise of hip-hop and graffiti culture. In his new memoir, "Everybody's Fly: A Life of Art, Music, and Changing the Culture," he shares a firsthand account of helping shape a cultural movement that changed the world. Freddy joined NY1's Errol Louis to talk about growing up in Bedford-Stuyvesant surrounded by jazz, and how early hip-hop, graffiti and the downtown punk/new wave scenes collided and cross-pollinated. He reflected on his roles in the film "Wild Style" and Blondie's "Rapture" video alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat, and explored themes of creativity, competition and cultural evolution — from the early days of street art to its global influence today. He also weighed in on Burning Man and the impact of gentrification on New York's creative ecosystems.

Mythosomatic guide and filmmaker Ian MacKenzie names what men most long for sexually but rarely say aloud, why Eros is far larger than sex, and what a mature male erotic life truly looks and feels like. In this week's show Lian is joined once again by Ian MacKenzie. Ian is a mythosomatic guide & filmmaker, as well as the founder of The Mythic Masculine, a platform dedicated to realigning masculinity with thriving life. For over 15 years, he has been tracking the global emergence of imaginal culture. From the desert of Burning Man to the heart of Occupy Wall St, he has sought and amplified the voices of visionaries, artists and activists who have been working toward planetary system change. He is the co-director of The Village of Lovers as well as Lost Nation Road, Amplify Her, and Sacred Economics. In this episode, Lian and Ian start with Eros itself, not as a synonym for sex but as the life force that moves through creativity, land, encounter, and expression of any kind, and what it means when a man's only access to that energy runs through a single narrow channel. They look at what the manosphere is really responding to beneath the bravado, and why so much of what looks like sexual compulsion is closer to nervous system dysregulation seeking an outlet. Ian also shares his own story, the marriage that eventually fell apart when they started exploring beyond it, the years in polyamory that followed, what he learned and what he got wrong, and where he's landed now. And then there's something he describes that happens in circle with men, when instead of the usual locker room storytelling they're asked to share a meaningful erotic experience, something that truly mattered to them, and what comes out of men when that door opens, the tenderness, the vulnerability, the stories that are nothing like what you'd expect, which, as Ian says, would probably surprise a lot of women. Listen if you're a man who's never quite had the conversation you actually wanted to have about this, or a woman who suspects there's far more going on beneath the surface than most men let on. We'd love to know what YOU think about this week's show. Let's carry on the conversation… please leave a comment wherever you are listening or in any of our other spaces to engage. What you'll learn from this episode: Why so much of what looks like sexual compulsion in men is really nervous system dysregulation seeking an outlet What happens when men are given permission to share what their erotic lives have genuinely meant to them, not what they're supposed to say How the absence of the lover archetype turns a king into a tyrant, a warrior into a soldier, and a magician into a cold calculator Resources and stuff spoken about: Ian's Website https://themythicmasculine.com/ Ian's course The Deep Masculine https://www.themythicmasculine.com/deepmasculine Ian's substack https://themythicmasculine.substack.com/ Ian's upcoming men's conference https://www.themythicmasculine.com/cmc Register your interest for the upcoming Wild Sovereign Soul Pilgrimage here http://www.wildsovereignsoul.com/pilgrimage Join UNIO, The Community for Wild Sovereign Souls https://www.unioacademy.com/ : This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul's calling to truly live your myth. Wild Sovereign Soul Join our mailing list: https://www.wildsovereignsoul.com/moonly UNIO: The Community for Wild Sovereign Souls : https://www.wildsovereignsoul.com/unio Go Deeper: https://www.wildsovereignsoul.com/godeeper Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1694264587546957 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildsovereignsoul YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WildSovereignSoul Thank you for listening! There's a fresh episode released each week here and on most podcast platforms - and video too on YouTube. If you subscribe then you'll get each new episode delivered to your device every week automagically. (that way you'll never miss a show).

This culture started in dust and ephemerality. We build metropolises of art and fire, then we leave no trace. How do we translate that inspiration into a rhythm for everyday life? What happens when a temporary autonomous zone puts down roots? The Borderland is Scandinavia's largest and longest running Burning Man Regional event. It's "working out loud" culture fosters radical trust, allowing the community to create its own world where no one is in charge. The community also crowd-funded land that serves as the permanent home for their Regional event, and year-round collaborations of all kinds. How does the Borderland commit to the risk and reward of community buy-in? How does trusting that someone will have the answer lead to resiliency? How do the 10 Principles balance aspects of Scandinavian culture differently than US culture? Hear Andie set it up, then Stuart talk with Liselotte Norman and Hampus Lindblad. Hear about the act of letting go to stay together.  Photo: Annie Locke Scherer talk.theborderland.se/main burningman.org/global-events-groups/burning-man-regional-network alversjo.land burningman.org/global-events-groups/burning-man-regional-network/sweden burningman.org/global-events-groups/find-a-burning-man-event www.alscherer.com/the-temple-of-tokamak cobudget.com LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

What happens when the rigid structure of the United States Navy meets the radical freedom of the Burning Man desert? Sarah Marshall joins the lab to "Decipher" a life forged in the "Liquid Fight" of six continents and the "Archaic Resilience" of the Sierra Nevada foothills. As a lifelong seeker and "student of culture," Sarah explores the "Liminal Spaces" where systems shape human behavior and transformation becomes a daily "DISCIPLINE." This conversation is an "Information Strike" on the boundaries between:The Strategist and the Wanderer: How operational optimization informs spiritual embodiment.The Body and the Body Politic: vement as a language of surrender and connection.The Temporary and the Eternal: Insights from twenty years on the Playa and a lifetime of "patient observation."Sarah proves that "Transformation is not an event, but a practice." Step into the "Still Air" of this episode as we audit a journey where the military and the mystic finally intersect.

What if the business relationship that challenged you the most was also the one that taught you the most? In this episode, Latif Hamilton, CEO of SpiritHoods and founder of The Growth Operative, shares the story behind one of the most creative and resilient brands in fashion e-commerce. Over 16 years, SpiritHoods has generated more than $55 million in revenue, won multiple PETA Libby Awards, and built a cult following that includes artists like Doja Cat and Justin Bieber, all while donating 10% of net profits to animal conservation. This episode isn't just about building a brand. It's about what Latif learned when a complementary business partnership forced him to grow in directions he never would have chosen on his own. And it's about the hard-won lessons around inventory, cash flow, transparency, and the kind of character-driven business that earns customers for life.   [00:04:20] What He Does and Who He Serves CEO of SpiritHoods, a faux fur animal-inspired apparel brand, and founder of The Growth Operative consultancy The Growth Operative focuses on e-commerce companies in the $1 to $10 million revenue range Offers a mix of doing the work and educating clients; the goal is never to leave clients dependent Covers SEO, creative marketing, email infrastructure, product development, and design [00:06:40] Why He Fired His Agencies Fired his ad, SEO, and email marketing agencies after repeatedly damaging experiences with all three The problem was not always the agencies; it was going into those relationships without foundational knowledge Ad agencies are incentivized to run more ads, not make them efficient Understanding your own business fundamentals is what gives you real financial freedom [00:11:00] What Inspires Him Loves blowing people's minds with nuances they didn't know existed in their own business SpiritHoods ranks top three for "faux fur coat," a keyword with hundreds of thousands of monthly searches Transparency matters: he is not a gatekeeper and shares everything that benefits the client Character and morality are the lens he uses when choosing who to work with [00:13:40] How SpiritHoods Started Left a remodeling business after the 2008 crash and started researching product-based opportunities A friend wore a faux fur hat made for Burning Man out to dinner and had the most incredible night of his life The three founders wrote the business plan that same night, including the 10% giveback to endangered animals Was in Guatemala working with sea turtles when the call came: get home, there's a trade show in three weeks [00:17:40] The Trade Show That Launched Everything Flew back early and walked into a buttoned-up Vegas fashion trade show as a group of playful young hooligans Their booth was full of stuffed animals and energy while everyone else was stiff and serious Did $40,000 at that first show with only samples and no production locked in Energy and group comradery drew people in; the fun stood out in a room full of pretension [00:19:20] Navigating Tariffs, Fashion's Hard Season, and the Pivot Products are made in Asia and cannot realistically be manufactured elsewhere; tariffs are hitting hard Saw the writing on the wall two years ago and began deliberately downsizing SpiritHoods to stay nimble Major fashion conglomerates have filed for bankruptcy; the sector is under serious pressure Pivoted to consulting full-time, applying 16 years of hard-earned e-commerce knowledge to help other brands [00:22:40] The Content Rule: Entertain or Educate, Nothing Else Every piece of content must sit on a pillar of entertainment or education If you are only reaching out to sell, you are not providing value and you will lose people Giving 150% value, paid or not, is how cult-like brand loyalty is built SpiritHoods items retailed for $120 and later resold on eBay for $2,000; that is what real desirability creates [00:24:40] The Black Friday Story: Transparency That Built a Tribe Realized mid-sale that body suits were discounted too low after customers had already purchased at a higher price Standard practice would be to quietly deepen the discount without telling anyone; they chose not to Manually refunded every previous buyer the difference, which was harder and more costly to do The result was a flood of loyalty emails from customers saying: this is exactly why we love SpiritHoods [00:30:40] The Relationship That Changed Everything: His Former Business Partner Met his ex-partner through a domestic faux fur supply relationship that grew into a full business partnership His partner ran a $50 million B2B company; finance-driven, analytical, and strong-willed They were opposing ends of the entrepreneurial spectrum, which caused friction and created enormous learning They parted amicably, and the lessons in finance, international operations, and inventory thinking shaped everything after [00:33:20] What the Dichotomy Taught Him His partner's rigid, finite thinking protected the bottom line in ways creative thinking alone never could Latif built the brand; his partner built the business infrastructure Artists like Doja Cat and Justin Bieber found and bought SpiritHoods without ever being approached The tension between their styles was uncomfortable in the moment and invaluable in hindsight [00:35:40] The Real Impact: Inventory Turnover and Cash Flow Discipline After the split, Latif blended his partner's financial lens with his own SEO knowledge to build a smarter product system Too much inventory ties up cash; that is one of the top reasons businesses fail As a creative and founder, cutting a product you love is hard; doing it anyway is essential You have to look at your inventory with a critical eye, not an emotional one [00:39:00] What the First Big Knockoff Taught Him Did $1 million in year one and $4 million in year two on the back of celebrity buzz and pop culture momentum Then got knocked off; sales dropped and they had no playbook for what came next That moment forced them to actually become entrepreneurs; the real learning began when the easy ride stopped Challenges are not obstacles to success; they are the education required for it [00:41:40] Scrutiny Is a Year-Round Practice Financial discipline, like meditation, must be built before you need it When things are going well, the temptation to relax on inventory and cash flow is exactly when you can't afford to Keep the same critical eye in a strong year as you do in a hard one How you narrate what you're experiencing is one of the most powerful variables in your outcome   KEY QUOTES "Nobody understands your business better than you do. When you outsource without understanding the fundamentals, you're losing." — Latif Hamilton "Businesses don't go out of business because they're bad businesses. A lot of times they go out of business because they don't have enough cash flow, and that money is tied up in inventory." — Latif Hamilton "Short discomfort, long-term growth. Do the right thing even when it costs you, and it pays dividends." — Latif Hamilton CONNECT WITH LATIF HAMILTON

Step into the unpredictable world of late-night talk radio, where host Walter Sterling takes you on a bizarre, hilarious, and deeply personal journey. In this episode, Walter navigates a wildly eclectic mix of topics, from terrifying gas station facial recognition tracking your every move to the mysterious disappearance of 11 high-level UFO scientists. The analog phone lines are wide open, bringing you raw conversations with an alcoholic seeking a late-night lifeline, a retired garbage man with a nihilistic theory about "Burning Man", and a caller spilling the beans on a 14-foot red-haired giant shot by troops in Afghanistan. Plus, buckle up for a raucous roundup of "Florida Stories" featuring a car-stealing, Fireball-chugging maid of honor, learn the exhausting neurobiology behind why introverts have a strict two-hour social battery, and join Walter in his passionate obsession with Buc-ee's gas stations while he absolutely roasts the "special form of hell" that is flying Spirit Airlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have been on a healing journey with plant medicines and ceremony for years, and when I get to sit down with someone like Chelsea Renee, someone who facilitates transformation for others for a living, I am fully in my element.Chelsea is a serial entrepreneur, community architect, ceremony facilitator, and the creator of Fempire, a biannual business summit for wild female entrepreneurs with a dress code of business to Burning Man. She also channeled her own breathwork technique, Activate Breathwork, to help people connect with their ancestors and spirit guides, and leads a nonprofit supporting women-owned businesses.We talk breathwork, the power of getting in rooms, the shadow side of evolving, and how Chelsea built a movement so much bigger than herself that she sold it to her own nonprofit for a dollar. This one is deep, joyful, and genuinely life-giving.In this episode, you will learn:[02:10] Chelsea's multi-passionate entrepreneurial path and the through line connecting all her companies[07:10] What Activate Breathwork is and how it connects you with your ancestors and spirit guides[11:00] Why breathwork is one of the fastest ways to step into your next-level identity[16:50] The deep power of in-person events and what you can never replicate online[22:30] The shadow side of evolving: what happens when your identity wants to stay comfortable[31:10] What makes Fempire different and why the masterminding format is a game changerHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Follow Chelsea on InstagramActivate BreathworkFempire Events: May 16-17 and November 7-8Join the 10K in May ChallengeDesire AIThe Wealthy Creative SocietyAre you enjoying the podcast? We'd be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven't done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won't get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews  InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook

On her first day of college, Elizabeth Banks met a cute guy at a party. This was long before her roles in “Pitch Perfect” and “30 Rock.” A lot has changed, but 33 years later Banks is still with that same cute guy. In this episode of “Modern Love,” she tells our host, Anna Martin, about the intense conversations and difficult decisions that have kept her relationship alive. And, she reads “Making Space in Marriage, Even as the Walls Close In,” a Modern Love essay about a couple who crack open a stale marriage by leaping into Burning Man. Listen to and Follow ‘Modern Love' Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube |iHeartRadio Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We Want to Hear From You Email us at modernlovepodcast@nytimes.com. Here's how to submit a Modern Love essay. Here's how to submit a Tiny Love Story. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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(00:00-12:12) So What'd Your Grandma Think featuring Scottie Scheffler and Sergio Garcia. Rory's Friday round was incredible. What's Doug's problem today? A 5:00 shadow of hair where a barren wasteland used to be. Gotta protect the integrity of the sideburns. Shaving with a seashell. Needlepoint Thongs.(12:20-26:55) A Gallup Poll in The Athletic about the best and worst run franchises in the NHL. Lettin' the fellas over here handle the ice hockey. Jazz Chisholm got a little confused at the end of the game.(27:05-42:44) Coachella and Burning Man. Can't think of anything Doug would hate more than a weekend at a music festival. Go away, cretin. E-Mail of the Day. Theatre Boi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All emotions leads to love. Doug doesn't have any WNBA hats. Are the Battlehawks the lede over The Masters? Sophie Cunningham wanted nothing to do with Jackson. The Tina kits. Jordan Walker on pace for 76 homeruns. 1 or 2 at Augusta?Doug chooses the lede and then we talk about every other topic. Batting averages aren't great. Revisiting some predictionary entries. You just got your ass owned in real time. A man's man from the shoulders up. Doug's the dad next door you wanna hang out with. RIP Blues. Thanks for the lottery pick, Detroit. Possible burner. Kinda surprising Rory McIlroy can hit his 7 iron further than Jackson. Some shoddy camera work on the last hole. We lost Haotong in the shrubs for a bit. GIVE ME BACK MY SON!! Martin: A wealthy elite. The return of The Dotem.Audio of the song of the summer, Navy Caps On The Road getting played Friday at Ballpark Village. What are the chances we get in played in Busch Stadium. Your apology better be as loud as your disrespect. Per sources at Busch, take the under of 50% chance it gets played at Busch.Joined by the voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber to put a bow on the 2025-2026 Blues season. What went wrong? The poor start was too much to overcome. Who would be considered the team MVP this season? Logan Mailloux's second half. The future of the franchise and upcoming draft picks.Nine Catchers might be catchier than Navy Caps. Full Busch coming soon. Chris Pronger has released an excerpt from his book on negotiating a new deal in the middle of the night a little intoxicated. All night bookstores.Jim Bowden's article in The Athletic talking about Jordan Walker's red hot start. Lots of Red Sox fans in town over the weekend. Solid standing O for Wilson Contreras. Audio of Contreras and Sonny Gray talking about their return to St. Louis. Nolan Arenado having a rough go of it in Arizona.So What'd Your Grandma Think featuring Scottie Scheffler and Sergio Garcia. Rory's Friday round was incredible. What's Doug's problem today? A 5:00 shadow of hair where a barren wasteland used to be. Gotta protect the integrity of the sideburns. Shaving with a seashell. Needlepoint Thongs.A Gallup Poll in The Athletic about the best and worst run franchises in the NHL. Lettin' the fellas over here handle the ice hockey. Jazz Chisholm got a little confused at the end of the game.Coachella and Burning Man. Can't think of anything Doug would hate more than a weekend at a music festival. Go away, cretin. E-Mail of the Day. Theatre Boi.Remember when Joe Stats used to play this at Quinton's? Look, Doug, it's James Carlton. There had to have been someone who missed Freese's homerun because they were in the bathroom. What do we talk about in July if the Cardinals are terrible? No low Am at the Masters. I LOVE THIS HOT BULL!! Major winners galore in the mix on Sunday.Teasing while in a light slumber. Oli Marmol talking about Jordan Walker's start to the season. Still not sure what to make of it. Over/Under on Walker's homeruns by season end.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.comOn this AROMA, we answer a listener's question about whether non-monogamy is an expression of a desire for escapism, fantasy, and a lack of commitment — a perpetual state of discontent. We talk about the nature of falling in love, projection, and what our longing can teach us if we engage with it intentionally. We also discuss the puer aeturnus archetype in connection to these themes, and how that energy manifests not only in people, but also within subcultures like Burning Man. We end with a discussion of how/whether it's possible to maintain an anti-consumerist enterprise (like this podcast) in a deeply consumerist world.

Markj is a Melbourne based DJ from New Zealand. His sound encompasses all things House, Techno, and everything in between. He runs a little project called Soundfood. This is where he simultaneously cooks food and DJs for his audience. Over the years he has been lucky enough to open for a bunch of amazing musicians, including Carl Cox, Seth Troxler, Moodymann, James Curd, Psychemagik and D-Nox. He has also had the pleasure of showcasing his projects at some incredible festivals, including Rainbow Serpent, Burning Man, Strawberry Fields, Rhythm & Vines, Happy Daze and Chi Wow Wah Town. In 2014 he released a cookbook featuring a group of musicians who all provided a tune to go with a recipe. Some of the artists included Opiuo, Spoonbill, Tom Cosm, Fiord and Mr Bill. For the last few years he's been working on a follow up to that book. This time to be released on vinyl, and featuring artists such as Doppel, Uone & Out Of Sorts, Electrocado, James Curd and K+Lab. You can rely on him to serenade your senses. Markj Links New Soundfood box set release Mr. Bill's Links 

Justin Herman is a television director and producer, internationally touring stand-up comedian, and co-creator of Kinky Comedy originally from Albany, New York where his formal sex education consisted of one awkward school lesson separating boys and girls, a confusing anatomical chart, and a diner conversation with his dad about "the birds and the bees" that definitely did NOT cover kink. In this episode we talk about the lifestyle community, kink and non-monogamy, how Kinky Comedy accidentally became a hub for sexually liberated audiences, the anthropology of play parties, why lifestyle spaces tend to create deeper friendships, and what happens when kinky jokes collide with vanilla comedy crowds. We also get into porn magazines as early sex education, polyamory as emotional calculus, consent culture in BDSM communities, and the surprisingly wholesome reality of seeing your friends thrive in sexually open environments. Then, Justin and I go deep reading Reddit stories over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/cw/birdsandbeesdontfck Join the live watch party on YouTube today, episode release day, at 4p PT / 7p ET: https://www.youtube.com/@birdsandbeesdontfck ___________________________________________ Where to find Justin: Instagram: @justin_herman Kinky Comedy: https://kinkycomedy.com Website: https://justinhermancomedy.com Where to find Arielle: Instagram: @birdsandbeesdontfck TikTok: @birdsandbeesdontfck Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/birdsandbeesdontfck Bonus stories found exclusively on Patreon: STORY 1: Am I the asshole for wanting my girl to do more cleaning around the apartment? STORY 2: Am I the asshole for banning my sister's boyfriend from my house and closing the door in his face? Like my cuffs? Me too! Get $15 Off Crave Pleasure Jewelry Here: https://lovecrave.com/arielle _____________________________________________ Episode Cheat Sheet 02:05 What Kinky Comedy is and how it started 06:40 What "the lifestyle" actually means (kink, BDSM and non-monogamy) 09:10 Why women watching male-male porn often feel safer and more connected to the pleasure 11:15 Building community through sex-positive comedy shows 15:50 Why kinky jokes bomb in vanilla comedy rooms 18:20 XBIZ, adult industry spaces and sexual openness 20:40 Seeing your friends have sex and what it teaches about personality 23:00 The anthropology of play parties and lifestyle spaces 25:15 Why polyamory requires extreme emotional intelligence 27:30 Body positivity, vulvas and seeing real bodies in lifestyle spaces 29:35 Why naked confidence makes everyone hotter 31:50 Consent culture and why lifestyle spaces prioritize women's comfort 34:05 Negotiation vs coercion in kink and BDSM dynamics 36:00 The Orgy Dome at Burning Man and radical consent practices 38:10 Why people attend play parties without having sex 40:13 Justin's real sex education: awkward school lessons and the diner birds-and-bees talk 42:20 Porn magazines as early sex education for teenage boys 46:30 Why boys looking at porn together is its own weird cultural ritual 49:40 Punching down in comedy and evolving standards in humor 54:15 Why comedy should evolve as society evolves 56:30 The origin of the "real good sex guy" title 58:50 Growing Kinky Comedy into a real community event

**Right wing billionaires are taking over media companies and social media platforms, now, more than ever, scrappy independent media needs your support. Become a Patron of Green and Red Podcast at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcastEpisode details//The Grateful Dead's long strange trip through the latter half of the 20th century had a huge influence on American politics, culture and counterculture. From San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury to Woodstock to their record breaking concerts in their last ten years, the Dead had a radical message and created a bohemian community that lasts through today. In our latest, we talk with former Los Angeles times journalist and author of “Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and an American Awakening" Jim Newton (@newton_jim) about the political and cultural legacy of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. We talk about the Merry Pranksters, the music, the Dead vs. Ronald Reagan in the 1960s and the 1980s (when the Dead championed AIDs and rainforest advocacy), Tucker Carlson, Phish, Burning Man and that Scott was a secret Deadhead in his youth. Guest Bio//Jim Newton is a veteran journalist, best-selling author and teacher. He worked at the Los Angeles Times for 25 years as a reporter, editor, bureau chief and columnist, covering government and politics. He teaches at UCLA and founded Blueprint magazine. He is the author of “Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and an American Awakening.”--------------------

Listen Now to 003 WTFuture Watch 003 WTFuture In this episode, we dive into an exhilarating journey through the cosmos and the cutting edge of technology where we explore the frontier of human potential. You’ll be captivated by discussions on the Artemis 2 mission, which just sent the first Canadian astronaut on a breathtaking figure-eight path around the far side of the moon. The conversation then transitions into Elon Musk’s ambitious “Terrafab” vision for a multi-planetary, space-based civilization powered by an unprecedented abundance of self-manufactured AI chips. The hosts explore how this technological leap, combined with personal AI “claw bots” to handle mundane daily chores and the rise of decentralized energy systems, could usher in a Star Trek-style “abundance economy”. This episode invites you to imagine a world where advanced technology frees humanity to pursue its highest passions and elevate civilization without the constraints of scarcity. The magic doesn’t stop at the edge of the solar system, as the podcast brilliantly grounds these futuristic dreams in a heartwarming celebration of human creativity during Mrs. Future’s Big 65 birthday trip to Disneyland. You’ll feel like you’re riding shotgun on a mobility scooter as we share some delightful clips and stories from our adventure, exploring everything from the nostalgic, steam-powered charm of the Mark Twain Riverboat and Walt Disney’s early audio-animatronics to the high-speed thrills of Radiator Springs Racers and the Buzz Lightyear shooting gallery. Comparing the park’s mesmerizing, illuminated night parades and inter-dimensional dancer costumes to a “professional Burning Man,” we are reminded of the immense power of shared joy, family connection, and collaborative art. Tune in to experience a perfect blend of visionary foresight and pure, unadulterated fun that will leave you feeling uniquely uplifted and inspired about the world we are creating. Enjoy!

This episode is going all in, listener! Andrea Allan is an unfathomably funny podcaster, comedian, and co-host of “Respectfully” alongside Lizzy Cassidy, but today she's in the apartment to “respectfully” pipe you down! We discuss exploring your bisexuality in the Burning Man orgy tent, the dynamics of using a strap on, embracing the chaos of coming out, and getting diseases from butt-munching. Ashley needs sex therapy. Lizzy gets strapped down (poorly).   FOLLOW ANDREA ALLAN: Listen to “Respectfully” RIGHT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@respectfullypodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreacomedy69/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andreacomedy69  Weekly Stand-Up Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bitches-brew-free-comedy-stand-up-and-variety-show-tickets-172309360937   FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashgavs Tour Dates & Newsletter: https://www.ashleygavin.com/#dates FOLLOW LIZZY CASSIDY @lizzycassidy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzycassidycomedy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzycassidy/  Twitter: https://x.com/lizzaster  Tour Dates & Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/lizzycassidy  PRODUCED BY ALEX VRAHAS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alvrahas/   SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: Watch this UNCUT: https://www.patreon.com/WHGS Merch: https://shop.merchcentral.com/collections/ashley-gavin Watch on this YouTube: https://youtu.be/fhaGOHz09J4  ______________________________________________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: HELIX: Get 20% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/gaysex  FACTOR: Use code “gay50off” for 50% OFF and FREE daily greens at https://www.factormeals.com/gay50off  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most people in Black Rock City live together in placed camps (theme camps), the most unique aspect of this unique event. BRC has 1400 camps. Smack dab in the middle of Communal Effort, Self-Expression, and Immediacy, theme camps gift a uniquely decommodified ‘third place' of offerings and ambiance. At this annual symposium, staff and volunteers share how they gift their interactive camps to the participants. It's an art. It's a science.  Andie Grace: Senior Producer in the Philosophical Center  Andrew Lowe: Senior Software Developer, Burning Man Project  Bryant Tan (aka Level Placerman): Head of Placement for BRC  Christopher Breedlove: Director of Civic Engagement / BWB Camp Lead  Marian Goodell: CEO of Burning Man Project  Michael Vav: Technical Producer in the Philosophical Center and a keen crew Fowler of Gate Magpie of Gate Neon Glimmer of PEERS Papa Bear of Placement  Razzmatazz of Placement Rex on the Radio of DMV T-Fire of Bureau of Erotic Discourse Vesper Bell of the Camp Support Team Wild Wes of Burners Without Borders Hear about the seen and the unseen, from behind the scenes to the obscene. Hear about the Burners who create and integrate these interactive passion projects that are the heart of Burning Man events. This Saturday April 4th: The Participation Fair LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

This week Moshe and Natasha are joined by Joel Kim Booster! They discuss Joel's recent wedding in the tornado simulation room at the Exploratorium, bringing kids to Burning Man, and more! Then they give advice to one caller whose boyfriend doesn't have a job and still gets money from his parents, and another couple who want a couples therapist but can't afford it. Submit your deepest secrets to the Endless Honeymoon Secrets Hotline: (213) 222-8608 and ask Natasha and Moshe for relationship advice: endlesshoneymoonpod@gmail.com. SPONSORS: lucy.co/stores (use code HONEYMOON)tonal.com (use code HONEYMOON)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Toby sits down with multi-faceted Selema Masekela! He chats about veganism and school lunches, relationships, Burning Man, LA, his father being a known musician, New York, Paul Simon tour, California ,surfing, doomsday religion, snowboarding, getting kicked out, starting Alphaneumeric with Alyasha, being a mouthpiece and starting with X-Games, CAA, getting hosting jobs, doing music, his dad loving his record, his father passing, therapy, social media, regrets, new bands and artists, meeting your heroes, Olympics, skateboarding and more! Please remember to rate, review and subscribe and visit us at https://www.youtube.com/tobymorseonelifeonechance Please visit our sponsors! The Field Dream- https://thefielddream.com/ Rockabilia- use code OLOC10 Rockabilia Athletic Greens https://athleticgreens.com/oloc Removery- code TOBYH2O https://removery.com  Liquid Death https://liquiddeath.com/toby Refine Recovery https://www.instagram.com/refinerecoverycenter/  

Diplo has created a global music empire built on instinct. The Grammy-winning DJ, producer, and artist, shares unfiltered stories from an unimaginable life - from street fights in Florida parking lots to sunrise sets at Burning Man and producing for global giants like BTS on their new album, “ARIRANG”. Diplo celebrates the diverse, cultural roots of his musical and creative philosophy, and the artists and life-changing performances that continue to inspire him after nearly three decades of making music - from Beyoncé's legendary Coachella set to witnessing Prince just before his death. Their conversation also takes a powerful turn as he reflects on the emotional highs and crashes of a life spent more than 200 days a year on the road - and recounts using music as both escape and release after learning his mother had passed away. From managing imposter syndrome and loneliness, to building a life of purpose and movement, Dan and Diplo examine what it takes to make people connect. For all the latest music, tour dates, and more go to Diplo.com and for Diplo's Run Club - DiplosRunClub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diplo has created a global music empire built on instinct. The Grammy-winning DJ, producer, and artist, shares unfiltered stories from an unimaginable life - from street fights in Florida parking lots to sunrise sets at Burning Man and producing for global giants like BTS on their new album, “ARIRANG”. Diplo celebrates the diverse, cultural roots of his musical and creative philosophy, and the artists and life-changing performances that continue to inspire him after nearly three decades of making music - from Beyoncé's legendary Coachella set to witnessing Prince just before his death. Their conversation also takes a powerful turn as he reflects on the emotional highs and crashes of a life spent more than 200 days a year on the road - and recounts using music as both escape and release after learning his mother had passed away. From managing imposter syndrome and loneliness, to building a life of purpose and movement, Dan and Diplo examine what it takes to make people connect. For all the latest music, tour dates, and more go to Diplo.com and for Diplo's Run Club - DiplosRunClub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices