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The Shadow Of The Man

THAT Andi
Burning Man
San Francisco
London
Black Rock City
Suicide Club
Cacophany Society
Black Rock City, United States
Conclave
Black Burner Project
Los Angeles/new York Maryland (locations)
Optimistique
Cacophony Society
Ranger Community
Desert Sight Works
Art
Group Photo
Photography
Immediacy
Sustainability
Creativity

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes58Founded2 years ago
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Shadow Shorts #8 is out now! Recorded at BRC in 2025 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 peopl... more

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Episode 57 with Arash is out now! Meet Arash, the creator and host of the longest-running Burning Man podcast (the Burner Podcast). We talk about the history and evolution of burner media, highlighting the technical and emotional challenges of docume... more

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Episode 56 with Ranger Beauty is out now! Meet Ranger Beauty, a veteran volunteer with over two decades of experience at Burning Man. We explore her extensive history with the event, spanning her roles as a Black Rock Ranger, an emergency medical vol... more

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Shadow Shorts #7 is out now! Recorded at BRC in 2025 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 peopl... more

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Recent Guests

Allison Brown
Ranger Beauty, Burner and radio host
Ranger Community / Radio Electra
Episode: EP 56 Ranger Beauty
Miss P Segal
Grand figure in 1907 Golden Gate/Cacophony Society era, artist and organizer
Cacophony Society, 1907 Golden Gate
Episode: EP 53 Miss P Segal
Papa Smurf
Burning Man attendee from Seattle area, visiting since 2015
Episode: EP 52 Shadow Shorts #6
Cab Spates
Guest on The Shadow Of The Man Show
Optimistique Hawaii / Permaculture practitioner
Episode: EP 51 Cab Spates
Naomi Most
Guest on The Shadow Of The Man Show
Episode: EP 50 Naomi Most
Igor Leonov
Participant at Burning Man, camp leads member, engaging storyteller
Burning Man community
Episode: EP 49 Shadow Shorts #5
Joseph Buchman
Burning Man participant and Census project contributor
Census team / Burning Man organization
Episode: EP 48 Joseph Buchman
Quest Skinner
Artist, builder, mentor in Burning Man community
Burning Man community
Episode: EP 47 Quest Skinner
Mel McPherson
Guest speaker from Australia sharing Burning Man experiences
Episode: EP 46 Shadow Shorts #4

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Andy
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 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 States2 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • Dan the Man

    Fantastic podcast with great insights into the Burning Man experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slicemandan
    United Statesa year ago

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EP 49 Shadow Shorts #5
Q: And what brings you back? Why did you come back?
Igor says curiosity initially drew him to Burning Man, and continued curiosity plus the opportunity to lead and participate in a camp kept him coming back.
EP 53 Miss P Segal
Q: Where does life begin for you? So like, where were you born?
I grew up in North Beach, San Francisco, and my family background and Italian heritage shaped a lifelong appreciation for community, food, storytelling, and collaborative projects. This grounding fueled later creative ventures and a commitment to building arts-friendly housing solutions.
EP 43 Shadow Shorts #3
Q: What keeps you coming back year after year?
The arts, the Conclave, and the empowering feeling of crossing an impossible bucket list—plus a supportive camp family and now sharing the experience with a partner.
EP 43 Shadow Shorts #3
Q: So, over four years, what influence has Bradyman had on your life?
It has deepened creativity, connected her with like-minded people, and helped her rediscover artistic expression after a science-focused career.

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The show centers on long-form conversations with Burning Man participants, organizers, artists, and volunteers who share how the festival and its culture have shaped their lives over years or decades. Across episodes, listeners hear personal journeys, community rituals, gift economies, regional networks, and the evolving dynamics of Black Rock City and related camps. Notable throughlines include mentorship, ceremony, sustainability, leadership, and how participation becomes a lens for identity, creativity, and community healing. The format tends toward intimate, narrative interviews that blend historical context with present-day perspectives, making it appealing to listeners who want deep, human-level insight into the Burning Man ecosystem ... more

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2. Miss P Segal
3. Papa Smurf
4. Cab Spates
5. Naomi Most
6. Igor Leonov
7. Joseph Buchman
8. Quest Skinner

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