BONZAAR Podcast

Bonzaar Podcast
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Bonzaar podcast is a independently-produced conversation show and community news channel, co-created by a wacky bunch of burners in New Zealand, Australia & Asia regional network. We offer panel discussions on the latest burner event information, local community news, roundtable views, reviews, and interviews with some ripper yarns & shenanigans!

  1. Apr 11

    Episode 25: SBA & 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. Following a community restructuring and a departure from their previous Matong site, the team is thrilled to host this genuine and intimate 500-capacity-person gathering from May 15th to 18th in the breathtaking Capertee Valley, a spectacular canyon located a few hours west of Sydney. The team transparently discuss the logistical triumphs and hurdles of starting from scratch on a private farm, highlighting the mobilisation of shipping containers for infrastructure, the rollout of a new ticketing and volunteer platform, and the essential need for community participation and self-reliance. Ultimately, Pilot Burn serves as an emotional, back-to-basics test run designed to foster community trust, establish a respectful relationship with the new landowners, and lay a solid, scalable groundwork for the future of our regional burn culture. Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay Guests: Leanna 'Momma' Pugliese, TJ 'Hotwire' Wier Produced by Stevan Lay Theme music by Will & Kate Timestamps: [00:00:00] Intro theme [00:00:30] Intro panel [00:01:52] Sunburnt Arts backstory [00:03:37] Why did you join the SBA board? [00:04:43] Our definition of "Home" [00:06:54] Landscape and location of Capertee [00:11:13] Spotto game [00:13:57] Travel distance [00:16:49] Terrain [00:22:54] Emergency services and safety [00:25:47] Festival experienced [00:28:56] Pilot burn [00:34:39] 500-capacity [00:37:23] Volunteers [00:44:37] Communication tools [00:52:39] Theme camps [00:55:26] Dust app [00:58:56] Effigy and temple [01:00:19] FART team [01:05:43] Sound and acoustics [01:08:24] Weather at Capertee [01:15:08] SBA milestones [01:21:45] Outro [01:22:59] Outro theme Useful Links: SBA/Burning Seed Townhall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xWIX78z4iU The Third Degree: https://the3rddegree.org/ Sunburnt Arts: https://sunburntarts.org.au/ Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/ Flaming Galah: https://galah.burningseed.com/ Red Earth City: https://redearthcity.com/ Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/ Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au/ Underland: https://underland.au/ Bonza Community: https://bonzacommunity.org/ Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/ Burning Man: https://burningman.org/ Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries. This episode was recorded on 2 April, 2026

    1h 23m

  2. Mar 29

    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. The panel reflects on the muddy yet magical Kiwiburn 2026, aptly themed "A Work of Heart". Despite the unpredictable weather and persistent rain, the challenging conditions actually fostered deep community solidarity by forcing participants to hunker down in shared spaces, eventually rewarding kiwiburners with spectacular rainbow displays. The discussion highlights the beautiful duality of the burner experience: the poignant, collaborative effort behind a faceted heart temple that provided a vital space for collective grief and healing, contrasted with the hilarious chaos of interactive telephone art, a dramatic Effigy lift malfunction, and the perennial Argentinian-style BBQ cookup that brings-in community. Ultimately, the episode captures the community's profound resilience and creativity, while candidly acknowledging ongoing logistical challenges like volunteer burnout and the need for future leadership.   Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay Guest: Hippathy Valentine, Kym ‘Buggy’ Skelton, Shelley Watson Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay Theme music by Will & Kate   Timestamps: [00:00:00] Intro theme music [00:00:30] Panel intro [00:03:29] Less art this year [00:05:11] Rainbow year [00:08:15] Community coming together [00:10:46] A Work of Heart theme [00:12:00] Temple build [00:24:07] Temple burn [00:27:37] Effigy burn [00:37:50] No burn plan [00:42:06] Fire element at kiwiburn [00:45:32] Interactive telephone art [00:48:39] Other art this year [00:51:37] Town planning [00:53:16] Kiwiburn events [01:00:43] Intercamp shenanigans [01:03:55] Outstanding theme camps [01:06:37] Food camps [01:10:40] Memorable moments [01:15:00] Population threshold [01:18:53] Kiwiburn AGM [01:29:34] Path forward [01:39:36] Regional NZ burns [01:43:46] Shoutouts & outro [01:51:03] Kym's temple pitch [02:00:50] Outro theme music   Useful Links: Kiwiburn: https://kiwiburn.com/ Ignition Festival: https://ignitionfestival.co.nz/ Raglan Burn: https://raglanburners.wixsite.com/raglan-burn Northern Burn: https://www.northernburn.org/ Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/ Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au/ Underland: https://underland.au/ Bonza Community: https://bonzacommunity.org/ Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/ Afrikaburn: https://www.afrikaburn.org/ Burning Man: https://burningman.org/ Kym's Kiwiburn 2026 temple pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-G44636J6g   Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net   The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries. This episode was recorded on 17 March, 2026

    2h 1m

  3. Mar 29

    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. Driven by a desire to establish a localised event rooted in Burning Man principles, the group successfully navigated the challenges of forming a democratic non-profit organisation focused on consent, safety, and decommodified community art. The inaugural November event, held on a stunning conservation property, drew around 250 attendees and featured unique Tasmanian elements, including a beautiful Thylacine (also commonly known as the Tasmanian tiger)  effigy. Looking ahead to Aurora 2026, the collective remains dedicated to sustainable, grassroots growth, fostering skill-sharing with other Australian burns, and preserving the profound, co-created spirit of their emerging community. Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay Guest: Karl Malakoff, Kat Traill, Lara ‘Squeeky Queen’ Warren Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay Theme music by Will & Kate   Timestamps: [00:00:31] PACT panel intro [00:01:42] Squeeky Queen’s origin story [00:02:54] Kat’s origin story [00:04:08] Karl’s origin story [00:06:08] Formation of PACT [00:11:02] Naming of PACT [00:11:56] Sparkadia 2024 [00:15:56] Aurora 2025 [00:21:47] Regional collaboration [00:25:04] Burner voice messages [00:26:48] Description of Aurora burn [00:29:24] Survival guide [00:35:49] Aurora at aurora [00:37:36] Effigy burn [00:39:23] Temple burn [00:42:19] Aurora highlights [00:49:01] Sound issues [00:51:02] Learning and improvements [00:55:34] Burner voice messages [00:57:32] PACT structure [01:00:59] BM regional status [01:02:55] Knowledge and skills sharing [01:05:06] Tasmanian burner community [01:10:37] Southern lights quiz [01:16:52] Aurora 2026 event [01:21:36] Shoutouts [01:26:50] Burner voice messages [01:27:46] Outro theme   Useful Links: Aurora burn: https://auroraburn.org.au/ Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/ Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au/ Underland: https://underland.au/ Bonza Community: https://bonzacommunity.org/ Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/ Modifyre: https://www.modifyre.org/ Afrikaburn: https://www.afrikaburn.org/ Burning Man: https://burningman.org/   Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net   The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries. This episode was recorded on 3 March, 2026

    1h 28m

  4. Mar 29

    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?”. We unpack and do a deep dive into this well-received write-up; chat about the key ideas and themes of the article; and take an anthropological look at festival and burner culture – underlining the philosophical, behavioural, psychological, and spiritual aspects of the burn experience. Drawing on their own extensive experience attending and organising international burns, Jarred explains how the global network of over 110 official and unofficial regional events has outgrown its dependency on the central Nevada-based Burning Man organisation.   Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay Guest: Jarred ‘Space Elf’ Taylor Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay Theme music by Will & Kate   [00:00:30] Intro [00:01:51] Space Elf's origin story [00:05:41] Orphanage theme camp [00:07:36] Volunteering [00:12:05] Changes in scene [00:13:57] Bonza community [00:15:45] Regional cultural flavours [00:17:23] Korea burn [00:19:50] Afrikaburn [00:23:46] Title of article [00:32:12] Are regionals ruining burning man? [00:33:37] Target audience [00:40:14] Franchise effect [00:44:34] Burning man no longer the centre [00:46:32] Infrastructural and scale [00:49:48] Paradoxical [00:52:24] Gentrification [00:56:09] Burner adjacent events [00:58:43] End of an era [01:04:03] Symbolic vs fiscal pressures [01:11:42] Regionals are salvations [01:22:56] Criticisms [01:27:52] Continuation of BMP [01:31:51] What comes next? [01:32:51] Regional burns around the world trivia [01:43:48] Shoutouts [01:46:44] End notes [01:48:29] Outro theme   Useful Links: Article by Jarred Taylor - Is it time for Burning Man Regionals to Glow Up?: https://jarredtaylor.substack.com/p/is-it-time-for-burning-man-regionals Sunburnt Arts: https://sunburntarts.org.au/ Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/ Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/ Afrikaburn: https://www.afrikaburn.org/ Kiwiburn: https://kiwiburn.org/ Korea Burn: https://burningmankorea.weebly.com/korea-burn.html Burning Man: https://burningman.org/ Bonza Community: https://bonzacommunity.org/ Nowhere: https://www.goingnowhere.org/ Borderland: https://www.theborderland.se/ Regional BM: https://burningman.org/global-events-groups/ Burns Around the World 2026: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19LLXY1Om77p6UG4Y9wEVw3uaYXSn23xj1yW3s3j8O5g/edit?gid=1618287697#gid=1618287697 Article by Wired Magazine: https://www.wired.com/story/burning-man-regional-burns-around-the-world/ Article by CNN: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/24/health/burning-man-radical-self-expression-wellness   Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net   The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries. This episode was recorded on 15 February, 2026

    1h 49m

  5. Mar 29

    Episode 21: Sunburnt Arts (Marcelo, Tereasa, & TJ)

    In this candid and spirited podcast episode, community leaders Marcelo, Tereasa, and TJ (who insists on the title "King Dingaling") reflect on the turbulent but deeply rewarding evolution of Australia's Burning Seed community into its new organisational entity, Sunburnt Arts. Driven by personal artistic awakenings - from Tereasa's community-supported "mystical music box" to TJ's humorous appreciation for the board's tax benefits and dry finger biscuits - the trio highlights the vital shift away from the former privately-owned "Red Earth City" structure toward a collaborative, membership-based model. Following the unfortunate cancellation of the 2025 "Metamorphosis" event, which was derailed by poor ticket sales and a structural governance disconnect between Sunburnt Arts and Sunburnt Events, the newly elected seven-member board is now focused on radical accountability and addressing volunteer fatigue. By streamlining chaotic infrastructure and championing transparent, bottom-up decision-making, this dedicated team is determined to learn from past missteps and sustainably reignite the magic of the East Coast burn. This podcast episode focuses on the pivotal SBA/Burning Seed community townhall meet back in July 2025.   Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay Guests: Marcelo ‘Tripping Jaguar’ Araujo, Tereasa ‘Kinkabelle’ Trevor, & TJ ‘Hotwire’ Wier Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay Theme music by Will & Kate   Timestamps: [00:00:00] Intro theme music [00:00:30] SBA panel intro [00:01:51] Kinkabelle's origin story [00:04:56] Tripping Jaguar's origin story [00:07:03] King Dingaling's origin story [00:09:54] Why did you join the SBA board? [00:14:17] SBA community-led membership [00:18:26] SBA current board volunteers [00:20:26] SBA townhall meet [00:24:01] SBA & SBE [00:27:57] Burning seed debrief & critical issues [00:32:26] Community sentiments [00:36:39] Townhall topics discussed [00:46:38] Community consultation [00:55:08] Cultural projects [00:56:40] SBA milestones [01:02:05] Potential sites [01:09:52] Burner voice message [01:12:11] SBA future plans [01:25:54] How to get involved [01:32:21] Outro theme   Useful Links: SBA/Burning Seed Townhall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xWIX78z4iU The Third Degree: https://the3rddegree.org/ Sunburnt Arts: https://sunburntarts.org.au/ Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/ Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/ Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au/ Underland: https://underland.au/ Flaming Galah: https://galah.burningseed.com/ Red Earth City: https://redearthcity.com/   Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net   The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries. This episode was recorded on 3 February, 2026

    1h 33m

  6. Mar 29

    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. The discussion covers Dylan's journey as a first-time burner who designed and built the serpent effigy, Jenny's role leading the Artery art grants program, Sacha's work at Center Camp and civic infrastructure, and Lydea's involvement with gate, sanctuary, and the Toad Hall theme camp. Key themes include the importance of participation and volunteering, the inclusive family-friendly atmosphere with 10% children attendance, the powerful ritual of the temple burn, the growth of theme camps and art installations, and the community's values around consent, radical expression, play, and creative collaboration. The podcast also explores topics like onboarding new burners, future planning considerations including an extra event day, photography etiquette, AI's role in artistic expression, and concludes with gratitude for the volunteers and community members who made the event possible.   Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay Guests: Dylan Brady, Jenny ‘Red’ Davidson, Lydea ‘Lady Greythorne’, & Sacha ‘Snugfuzz’ Fawkes Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay Theme music by Will & Kate   Timestamps: [00:00:00] Theme music intro [00:00:30] Panel intros [00:04:08] Thoughts on Underland 2025 [00:07:42] Artery [00:10:49] Effigy build [00:17:32] Snugfuzz's origin story [00:21:16] Urban planning [00:26:56] Burner voice messages [00:32:12] Sound camps [00:35:52] Theme camps [00:39:59] Naked hippie fire run [00:44:39] Contrast of effigy and temple [00:51:03] Burnable art [00:56:24] Food camps [00:59:07] New burners [01:05:39] Burner voice messages [01:09:59] Onboarding [01:14:12] Participation [01:21:44] Civic infrastructure [01:25:45] Snake effigy [01:29:24] Extended day [01:38:42] Burner voice messages [01:44:03] Future thoughts [01:53:15] A.I. art [01:56:52] Shoutouts [02:00:57] Burner voice messages [02:09:23] Theme music outro   Useful Links: The Third Degree: https://the3rddegree.org/ Sunburnt Arts: https://sunburntarts.org.au/ Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/ Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/ Capital Incendiary Authority: https://capitalincendiaryauthority.org.au/ Modifyre: https://www.modifyre.org/ Aurora Burn: https://auroraburn.org.au/ Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au/ Underland: https://underland.au/ Afrikaburn: https://www.afrikaburn.org/ Interstellar Groove: https://www.interstellargroovefestival.com.au/   Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net   The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries. This episode was recorded on 15 January, 2026

    2h 10m

  7. Mar 29

    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. The conversation covers the event's distinctive features - running water, hot showers, radical inclusion for families and disabled participants, and mandatory volunteer shifts that transforms attendees into active participants - while exploring how their innovative approaches to consent culture (piloting the BED framework), burnout prevention (three-year rotation system), and accessibility (low-income tickets, disability accommodations), and the challenges of building elaborate temple and effigy structures under tight timelines. Board members also share personal burner origin stories, discuss the post-COVID fragmentation of Australia's burn community, and explain how The Third Degree serves as an incubator for testing innovations like emergency pager systems and consent protocols that can scale to larger events, all while maintaining a collaborative (magic of participatory culture), transparent governance structure focused on sustainable growth and making burner culture welcoming for newcomers who might find the overwhelming intensity of larger events or larger-scale burns intimidating.   Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay Guests: Cairi “Caer” Duncan, Dale “Pillar” Matthews, Ruth “Happy/Turtle” Tetley, Tyne “Tynamo” Arnold Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay   Timestamps: [00:00:00] Theme music intro [00:00:30] Panel intros [00:04:46] Wilderness productions [00:07:58] Descriptions of 3rd degree [00:14:15] Effigy & temple [00:24:59] Growth of 3rd degree [00:28:41] New burners [00:32:02] Burner voice messages [00:34:44] Ruth's origin story [00:38:16] Dale's origin story [00:40:20] Caer's origin story [00:44:46] Tyne's origin story [00:47:09] Burnout [00:49:09] 3-year rotation [00:54:06] Organising 3rd degree [00:57:51] Board structure of 3rd degree [01:05:20] Name & theme [01:07:54] Site [01:17:23] Burner voice messages [01:20:01] SASS EEMO [01:25:37] Theme camps & art [01:32:31] Shenanigans & f*****y [01:39:27] Five ingrediants for perfect burn [01:49:10] Pilot programs [01:56:15] Burner voice messages [01:58:35] 3rd degree fifth element [02:01:48] Future of burns [02:10:35] 2026 burn calendar [02:14:34] Shoutouts [02:18:01] Outro [02:19:55] Outtake 333 [02:23:44] Theme music outro   USEFUL Links: “The Recipe For The Perfect Burn” - Peter Simpson-Young: https://thirddeg-ch66tb.manus.space/ The Third Degree: https://the3rddegree.org/ Kiwiburn: https://kiwiburn.org/ Sunburnt Arts: https://sunburntarts.org.au/ Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/ Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/ Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au/ Underland: https://underland.au/ Aurora Burn: https://auroraburn.org.au/ Afrikaburn: https://www.afrikaburn.org/ Burning Man: https://burningman.org/ Miss Peaches Theme Camp: https://theartfulbea.com.au/   Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net   The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries. This episode was recorded on 12 January, 2026

    2h 24m

  8. 11/09/2025

    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. We discuss some of the things that went right and talk about what went wrong. A reflective episode to learn, raise awareness, educate, and archive for future reference. We also discuss the fun and magical moments; the arts, theme camps, events, workshops, the burns and the shenanigans; and also the controversial (and unsavoury behaviour) or uncomfortable conversations coming out of Kiwiburn 2025. Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay Guests: Cherie Tollemache, Cris ‘Holy Dooley’ Clucas, Pete ‘Lumos’ Wyatt, Shelley Watson Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay Timestamps: [00:00:00] Intro [00:04:55] Kiwiburn roles [00:10:35] How was your KB2025? [00:13:40] Art burnables at KB2025 [00:15:47] Kiwiburn2025 temple [00:21:43] Effigy naked run [00:29:29] Horny burn [00:36:37] Consent [00:41:26] Each One, Teach One [00:45:30] Theft and damaged property [00:51:55] Moop and lost property [00:56:13] Education [01:06:47] All contributors model [01:12:12] Volunteer appreciation [01:14:36] Feedback processes [01:22:44] Council of shit stirrers [01:27:30] Art at kiwiburn2025 [01:29:42] Performance art [01:33:55] Interactive art [01:39:03] Kiwiburners [01:42:53] Shenanigans [01:45:17] Gap year [01:51:06] Local burner events USEFUL Links: Kiwiburn: https://kiwiburn.com/ Kiwiburn Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kiwiburn Ignition Festival: https://ignitionfestival.co.nz/ Northern Burn NZ: https://www.northernburn.org/ Raglan Burn: https://raglanburners.wixsite.com/raglan-burn Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/ Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/ Sunburnt Arts: https://sunburntarts.org.au/ Underland: https://underland.au/ Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au/ The Third Degree: https://the3rddegree.org/ Dragon Burn: https://www.dragonburn.org/ Afrikaburn: https://www.afrikaburn.org/ Celtic Burn: https://celticburn.org/   Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net   The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries. This episode was recorded on 9 February, 2025

    1h 54m

  9. 06/01/2025

    Episode 05: Blazing Swan & Kulin (Erin, Will, & Oly)

    In this episode we travel to the wheatbelt region of Western Australia, in Njaki Njaki country, where we chat with Erin and William Bailey who are local Kulin burners. We discuss some of the attractions and local activities in Kulin, and the unique relationship between Blazing Swan and the Kulin township. We are then joined by Damon ‘Oly’ Oliver-Pages – former chairperson of blazing swan – to chew the fat a bit more about blazing swan 2025, the Church of Belligerence theme camp and the formation and early days of blazing swan. Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay Guests: Erin Bailey & William Bailey, and Damon ‘Oly’ Oliver-Pages Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay Timestamps: [00:01:04] Welcome intro [00:03:44] THE internet [00:08:50] Blazing swan coming to kulin [00:16:10] Kulin township [00:19:45] Kulin attractions [00:23:42] Blazing swan egg in kulin [00:26:32] Tin horse highway [00:34:01] THE camp [00:36:27] Kulin locals [00:45:39] Blazing swan quiz [00:53:23] Cosmic Coincidence [00:54:33] Past effigies and temples [00:58:40] Burning the church [01:00:55] What is blazing swan? [01:12:37] What is blazing swan [01:17:03] Shoutouts [01:22:35] Burner voice messages [01:24:15] Oly [01:27:53] God said no [01:34:13] POX eclipse [01:57:23] Alliance camp [02:00:59] Kulin relationship [02:12:55] Outtakes - Nina & Will USEFUL Links: Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/ Shire of Kulin: https://www.kulin.wa.gov.au/ Visit Kulin: https://www.visitkulin.com.au/ Kulin Bush Races: https://kulinbushraces.com.au/ Njaki Njaki country: https://www.njakinjaki.com.au/ Blazing Swan Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OfficialBlazingSwanCommunity 2025 Blazing Swan: Cosmic Coincidence Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/901298578504620/   Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net   The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries. This episode was recorded on 21 April, 2025

    2h 38m

  10. 06/01/2025

    Episode 03: Kiwiburn (Andy & Julia)

    In this episode we head over to New Zealand to talk with Andy (Kiwiburn Chairperson) and Julia (from Department of Propaganda) live at Kiwiburn: Trash Renaissance Fair. We chat about the background, history, and organisation of kiwiburn - one of the oldest international regional burn events and community. We discuss the New Zealand burner landscape and focus on the topics of community-building with the local Hunterville township and leaving a positive trace. Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay Guests: Andy ‘Money Daddy’ Justice & Julia from the Department of Propaganda Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay Timestamps: [00:01:06] Kiwiburn conditions [00:02:28] Burn permits [00:04:38] Kiwiburn improvements [00:12:29] Hunterville community [00:15:54] Kiwiburn layout [00:18:54] Landowner engagement [00:19:59] Department of Propoganda [00:21:49] Wildlife at kiwiburn [00:25:24] Mustard economy [00:26:56] Ticket lottery [00:33:24] Kiwiburn events app [00:36:53] Law enforcement [00:41:57] Julia origin story [00:44:12] Andy origin story [00:47:54] Burner voice messages [00:49:46] Kiwiburn quiz [01:03:13] Kiwiburn history [01:05:08] Volunteer-based event [01:12:32] Social media issues [01:17:32] NZ burner community [01:21:42] Effigy and temple   USEFUL Links: Kiwiburn: https://kiwiburn.com/ Kiwiburn Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2408543387 Kiwiburn 2025: Trash Renaissance Fair poster winner: https://www.artivist.co.nz/make/2025/1/21/kiwiburn-2025-announcing-the-trash-renaissance-fair-poster-winner   Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net   The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries. This episode was recorded on 24 January, 2025

    1h 28m
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