First and foremost! Do you have your ticket?
No seriously.
Do you have eyes on it? Is it in your hand? It happens to the best of us! It might not be too late to turn around and get it.
Did you set your email and voicemail away messages? Does the neighbor know where to find your keys if the cat gets stuck or something?
Ok. Let's go Home.
Do you have eyes on it? Is it in your hand? It happens to the best of us! It might not be too late to turn around and get it.
Did you set your email and voicemail away messages? Does the neighbor know where to find your keys if the cat gets stuck or something?
Ok. Let's go Home.
The 2023 Pre-playa Planner Episode

Episode 143: From Austin to Black Rock
The Burning Man 2023 Pre-playa Planner with Monday and Maria Gotay
Arash is joined by Monday and Maria Gotay to geek out about Burning Man 2023. Monday, a member of the Placement Committee for Burning Man, and Maria, co-leading the massive art project called 1000 Hands, share their anticipation and excitement for the upcoming “Big Burn.” This special annual episode is a must-listen for burners on their way to Burning Man, as Arash, Monday, and Maria exchange ideas on how to make this year's Burn unforgettable with art projects they’re eager to see and valuable survival tips.
This episode was produced by Kim Loop and recorded in Austin, Texas
mariagotay.com
artislandatx.com
1000handsart.com
burnernetwork.org
The Burning Man 2023 Pre-playa Planner with Monday and Maria Gotay
Arash is joined by Monday and Maria Gotay to geek out about Burning Man 2023. Monday, a member of the Placement Committee for Burning Man, and Maria, co-leading the massive art project called 1000 Hands, share their anticipation and excitement for the upcoming “Big Burn.” This special annual episode is a must-listen for burners on their way to Burning Man, as Arash, Monday, and Maria exchange ideas on how to make this year's Burn unforgettable with art projects they’re eager to see and valuable survival tips.
This episode was produced by Kim Loop and recorded in Austin, Texas
mariagotay.com
artislandatx.com
1000handsart.com
burnernetwork.org
Look at obviously too late to listen to a packing episode now but… Maybe avoid a panic attack moment by listening to this episode and checking out Rebecca‘s packing list which is linked to in the show notes? Just a thought.
burnerpodcast.com/previous-episodes/episode-84-packing-for-burning-man |
So much speculation about why so many people aren't going Home in 2023.
Pretty sure Buck Down answered the fuck out of this already. A lotta Burners just didn't realize they needed another year off and ran a little too fast a little too soon. Listen to his very well thought out observations on episode 135: What the Fuck Just Happened Back There at Burning Man?! |
Safety Third. But... Like is it really?
Getting this episode up juuuuuuussst in the nick of time as it hits multiple important topics which are especially important this year.

Episode 132: Un[censored] Your Burn with Wolverine
It's been almost 15 years since Richard Gottlieb aka Wolverine found himself working in the festival medical space. It was a passion for people that brought him here. We get to know Wolverine a bit for the first half hour of the show before getting into a quick and dirty primer on this year's big buzz: Narcan. The final third of the conversation gets into various physical health and safety notes including hydration, drug interactions, and the importance of washing our hands. Spoiler alert: There are no magic pills. Closing set by Pumpkin.
Learn CPR in fourish minutes: youtu.be/1lwRQTGzKcw?t
Or if you just can't even do four minutes, this one is amazing and it's a minute. Wolverine notes that this one is a bit dated as we normies don't check for breath anymore: youtube.com/watch?v=T4hkwKhbIgc
Full show notes at burnerpodcast.com/previous-episodes/episode-132-unfuck-your-burn-with-wolverine
It's been almost 15 years since Richard Gottlieb aka Wolverine found himself working in the festival medical space. It was a passion for people that brought him here. We get to know Wolverine a bit for the first half hour of the show before getting into a quick and dirty primer on this year's big buzz: Narcan. The final third of the conversation gets into various physical health and safety notes including hydration, drug interactions, and the importance of washing our hands. Spoiler alert: There are no magic pills. Closing set by Pumpkin.
Learn CPR in fourish minutes: youtu.be/1lwRQTGzKcw?t
Or if you just can't even do four minutes, this one is amazing and it's a minute. Wolverine notes that this one is a bit dated as we normies don't check for breath anymore: youtube.com/watch?v=T4hkwKhbIgc
Full show notes at burnerpodcast.com/previous-episodes/episode-132-unfuck-your-burn-with-wolverine
FIRST TIME? OR JUST NEED A REFRESH?

Peep Halcyon's Burning Man Bootcamp. Phenomenal and Halcyon recorded this HOW TO BURN series in 2019. They are no longer a couple, but remain friends, and collaborators. They have both been changed by the magic of Burning Man and find joy in spreading the 10 Principles in the default world.
Talking 10 principles
Since we're hanging out with Halcyon... This refresher and deep dive was another one which was originally recorded specifically in order to be listened to on the drive out to Burning Man.
burnerpodcast.com/previous-episodes/episode-105-the-ten-principals-episode-finally |
Burner Podcast Playlists on Spotify
If you’re interested in specifically hearing artist interviews, camp profile episodes or chats on plant medicine, you can jump over to one of the six Burner Podcast playlists on Spotify.
burnerpodcast.com/spotify-playlists |
Find your friends on playa
Burner Map used to be the main one but their kid brother Unofficial BRC Map looks to have dominated in the Thunderdome.
Rockstar Librarian

Find Rockstar Librarian‘s guide to the music of Burning Man: rockstarlibrarian.com
Did you know Kate is a legit librarian? Get to know her by listening to episode 89.
soundcloud.com/burnerpodcast/episode-89-rock-star-librarian
burnerpodcast.com/previous-episodes/category/episode-89
Did you know Kate is a legit librarian? Get to know her by listening to episode 89.
soundcloud.com/burnerpodcast/episode-89-rock-star-librarian
burnerpodcast.com/previous-episodes/category/episode-89
Sick of hearing people talk?
Wish we would just STFU and get to the music already? Here is a playlist of pretty much all of the DJ sets included on every episode of Burner Podcast since we’ve been including DJ sets.
https://on.soundcloud.com/4QjW3T6gHPEiDVgSA
https://on.soundcloud.com/4QjW3T6gHPEiDVgSA
Burner Podcast Presents: Alkaline
And our sister show, Burner Podcast Presents: Alkaline, featured over 60 completely original mixes created by DJs active in the extended Burner community.
burnerpodcast.com/alkaline |
Here's a killer set from Alkaline podcast alumni, Crescendoll, recorded in Trevol, France from her recent European tour.
Ready for some more talking?
Pop back to burnerpodcast.com and click on More Podcasts in order to jump over to Into the Fire Podcast hosted by Super Suz in Oakland as well as Build to Burn from Scott Froschauer.
Arriving at the gates...
Your signal may be dropping out at this point as you pass Pyramid Lake. Whatever you've forgotten, it's too late now. Don't panic. I promise you there is someone on playa who has exactly the thing you're looking for at exactly the perfect time.
Don't get out of your car when you're pulling up to Gate. Have your shit ready to go so you don't get banished to Lot D. Don't be an asshole. Keep it at 5mph and don't pop open that beer till you're parked and done driving.
Love, light and all that other crap. See you in the dust, my friends.
-Arash
Don't get out of your car when you're pulling up to Gate. Have your shit ready to go so you don't get banished to Lot D. Don't be an asshole. Keep it at 5mph and don't pop open that beer till you're parked and done driving.
Love, light and all that other crap. See you in the dust, my friends.
-Arash