I am recording episode 150 of Burner Podcast on Saturday 3/9/24.
Ten Years. No guests on this episode. For the first time ever, It'll be just me on the mic talking directly to the listeners. I intend to hit on some topics that maybe haven't come up organically. Thoughts about the evolution of Burning Man culture, things I've observed from a decade of semi-professionally studying our community, etc. Do you have any topics you'd like to hear me touch on? Do you have any questions for me which I could address, unscripted and unedited? Love bombs or hate mail? Help a host out! Comment here, DM them to me, email or text. Whichever you prefer. You can also do it anonymously via this link: https://forms.gle/f4naJvbd8jiZwFKf7 You can even call and leave a voicemail at (818) 949-8508 and I may even play the recording on the episode. Lemmi know if I can say who the question is from or if you'd like to remain anonymous. (If you're leaving a voicemail I'll assume you want to hear your voice on the show.)
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SDCAP Board President Cable King
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