The longest-running traditional audio podcast in global Burner culture.
Current Status (as of March 27, 2025)
Established in 2013, Burner Podcast is the longest-running traditional audio podcast dedicated to the global Burning Man community. Over more than a decade, it has consistently delivered in-depth conversations on Burner culture, art, and philosophy. Recognized among the top 5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes, Burner Podcast remains a cornerstone of year-round Burner discourse.
Episode 100 of Burner Podcast was recorded in South Africa and number 150 celebrated 10 years of Burner Podcast. New full-length episodes released monthly, with bonus content via The Dispatch and Alkaline. The show is evolving into a broader media ecosystem.
Overview
Hosted by Arash Afshar since 2014, Burner Podcast has become a trusted voice in the global Burning Man community. With nearly a decade of longform storytelling, the show dives into the minds and missions of artists, producers, organizers, philosophers, and fellow travelers shaping life in—and beyond—the dust.
Beyond the mic, the Burner Podcast crew has held weekly happy hours in San Diego, a Burner Podcast Presents: Alkaline Live pier party in the default world, and hosted live interviews and DJ sets on playa.
More than a podcast, it’s become a connective thread across creative circles, underground communities, and the ever-evolving culture of Burning Man.
Notable Episodes
🎙️ Episode 100: AfrikaBurn
🎙️ Episode 150: Ten Years - A Burner Podcast Memoir
🎙️ Dispatch: Talk to Toni (with Anthony Bondi)
🎙️ Alkaline 059: Navjeet Sarna (Live at the Pier
🎙️ Episode 150: Ten Years - A Burner Podcast Memoir
🎙️ Dispatch: Talk to Toni (with Anthony Bondi)
🎙️ Alkaline 059: Navjeet Sarna (Live at the Pier
burner podcast presents: Alkaline Live
