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The Shadow Of The Man

THAT Andi
Burning Man
Black Rock City
San Francisco
Kiwi Burn
Community
Unscruz
Cacophany Society
Los Angeles
Personal Growth
CACOPHONY Society
Temple Burn
DPW
Media Mecca
Swift Camp
Larry Harvey
Burning Man Project
Black Rock Desert
Gerlach
Afrikaburn
Reno

Why do people go to Burning Man year after year, some for decades? Isn't it all a big party or is there more to it than that? The Shadow Of The Man show explores the impact and influence Burning Man has had on people over time in their own words. New long form interviews from a wide range of participants come out weekly. You will hear from the founders to key volunteers to regular participants. No... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode 102 with Duane Hoover is out now! Meet Duane Hoover, a long-time academic and former Burning Man Ranger Director, who shares fascinating historical insights about the event's evolution, its unique organizational culture, and its profound impa... more

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Shadow Shorts #22 is out now! Recorded at UnSCruz in 2026 participants were challenged to explain BM‘s impact in 5 minutes or less. Each Shadow Short is one person’s story, please enjoy this short story of how Burning Man has impacted and influenced ... more

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Episode 100!! Meet Crimson Rose, one of the foundational figures of Burning Man. She shares the evolution of the event's core rituals and artistic culture. Through her personal journey from an accidental participant in 1991 to a central organizer, th... more

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Episode 99 with Matt Conlon is out now! Meet Matt Conlin, also known as "Jackass," as they reflect on their decades of profound involvement with Burning Man. Matt initially discovered Burning Man through early counterculture and art projects, subsequ... more

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Recent Guests

Crimson Rose
Foundational Burning Man figure, organizer and early fire performer
Burning Man
Episode: EP 100 Crimson Rose
Matt Conlon
Longtime Burning Man participant, volunteer, DJ, and former regional contact
Episode: EP 99 Matt Conlon
Caroline Miller
Long-time Burning Man participant, Flaming Lotus Girls webmaster and fire art technician
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Episode: EP 98 Caroline Miller
Curtis Coleman
Burning Man participant and organizer involved in regional effigy projects
Burning Man community
Episode: EP 96 Curtis Coleman
Stephen Payne
Filmmaker and Burning Man documentarian
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Episode: EP 93 Stephen Payne
Lara Hopwood
Project Manager, Burning Man Regional Network
Burning Man Project / Burning Man Organization
Episode: EP 92 Lara Hopwood
Dr. Slide
Guest with Burning Man 2025 experience and Santa Cruz regional involvement
Episode: EP 91 Shadow Shorts #19
Mark Stirling
Yonderman, founder/influencer of Kiwi Burn
Kiwi Burn, Burning Man regional network
Episode: EP 90 Yonderman
Roxane Jessi
Author of Once Upon a Time in the Dust; world traveler; Burning Man regional explorer
Independent author and Burning Man participant
Episode: EP 89 Roxane Jessi

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Andy
Host of The Shadow Of The Man

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great behind the scenes show

    It’s such a wonderful take on the insiders world of Burning Man. Host Andi is brilliant at getting to the reasons behind his guests participation in this amazing and often unknown festival. For those who are thinking about participating or are voyeuristically interested this podcast is a must listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    802JD
    United States9 months ago
  • Authentic burning man experience

    Burning man is a lot of different things to different people. No one’s experience is the same.

    This podcasts gives voice to burners’ wildly different experiences and backgrounds and sheds some light on why people decide to make it a part of their lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chlo-in-the-dark
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Great podcast. Thank you so much for doing this! Much love from Anonymous Village. Great interviews. Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Delmerbt
    United States2 years ago
  • Burning Man Festival

    This podcast is greatly creative and brings a sense of understanding to the wide range of the American Culture. It brings to light the many artists and their experiences and does well to cultivate a relationship with the listener to the real exposure of burning man.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ktialea
    United States2 years ago
  • Dan the Man

    Fantastic podcast with great insights into the Burning Man experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slicemandan
    United States2 years ago

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Episodes are noted for intimate storytelling and practical insights for organizers and participants.
Guests are described as authentic and deeply connected to Burning Man communities.
Listeners consistently praise the host for insightful interviews and authentic access to Burner culture.
The show is commended for its thoughtful exploration of regional networks and community impact.

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EP 100 Crimson Rose
Q: How has Burning Man impacted your life, and what keeps you coming back?
Rose says the community gives her hope in humanity and continually amazes her through participants' creativity and their drive to contribute to something bigger than themselves.
EP 100 Crimson Rose
Q: How did you get involved before Will Roger walked into your life?
After an earlier phone conversation with Larry Harvey, Rose went to the 1991 gathering at Fort Mason, saw the Man raised, and felt compelled to attend the desert event.
EP 99 Matt Conlon
Q: Burning Man's impact on your life. What would you characterize it?
He says he would be a different person without Burning Man. The experience helped him take himself less seriously, become resourceful, learn to build and create, find his voice, make close friends, and gain confidence to try things without knowing exactly how they will turn out.
EP 99 Matt Conlon
Q: How did you even first find out about Burning Man?
He first read about the event in a 1996 newspaper article written by a college colleague, then heard more about it after attending a Phish concert in Florida. A friend connected him with a Seattle crew, and he attended his first Burning Man in 2000.
EP 97 Shadow Shorts #21
Q: Do you go to any other like regional events?
Shine has attended several regional burns, including events in Monterey and Kiwi Burn in New Zealand, where she has also built art.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow Of The Man

What is The Shadow Of The Man about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show gathers long-form conversations with Burning Man participants, organizers, artists, and regional leaders to uncover what keeps people returning to the playa year after year. Episodes highlight career pivots into nonprofit administration, regional networks, large-scale art, safety and community governance, and the personal transformations that come from immersive participation. Across episodes, common threads include regional scenes enabling connection, mentorship, volunteer culture, and an emphasis on collaboration, decommodification, and art as public good. The format tends to blend intimate origin stories with practical insights on organizing, funding, and sustaining communities, offering a nuanced view beyond “the festival.” It... more

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Recent guests on The Shadow Of The Man include:

1. Crimson Rose
2. Matt Conlon
3. Caroline Miller
4. Curtis Coleman
5. Stephen Payne
6. Lara Hopwood
7. Dr. Slide
8. Mark Stirling

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