The Community Campfire

Florida singer-songwriter Dylan Cotrone talks about his viral rise on TikTok, his “sun soaked” sound inspired by bands like Sublime and Sugar Ray, and the stories of small-town life that shape his music. He performs "Florida California (State of Mind)" and his new release "Whoa Nelly" in the KPCW studio.

For Park City local, mother of two and ski instructor, Amy Manelli, the journey to find a living kidney donor has been a profound test of resilience, balance and hope. Living with polycystic kidney disease (PKD)—a genetic condition that has impacted her family for generations—Amy now faces a critical window to secure a transplant before requiring dialysis.

Pete Stoughton, head coach of the Park City Mountain Bike Team, talks about the upcoming season and previews this year's Bike Swap on May 30-31.

The Community Campfire joins an Ignite “never ever” mountain bike clinic, where women are learning to mountain bike under the guidance of a coach who was once a beginner in the program a few years ago.

For decades, Tom Clyde has helped tell the story of Park City through humor, history, and a sharp local perspective. He reflects on the town’s transformation, his 40 years writing “More Dogs on Main,” and why, after 25 years with the Follies, he’s finally stepping away from center stage.

Renowned violinist David Park and Managing Director of Excellence in the Community Lori Decker Whiteley highlight their mission to bring free concerts to underserved communities and preview Park's concert at the Eccles Center May 18 and an upcoming masterclass at Park City High School.

Step inside the Midway Bakery, where three sisters carry forward a family legacy shaped by love, grief and community.

Performed and crewed by Egyptian YouTheatre students, "Something Rotten! Jr." will be at the Egyptian Theatre May 8 and 9. Musical Director Amy Livingston and cast members Izzy Janmohamed and Foster Maziarz join the show to give a preview of the performance.

A forest frolic with a lively mushroom enthusiast brings the Wasatch Back to life.

Rich Rector, host of Rich Tones Curated Jazz, talks about how to celebrate International Jazz Day. They explore the meaning behind the music and why KPCW is the only station in Utah marking the occasion.

Pull up a seat—we’re talking with Betsy DeMann, a Wasatch Back connector who knows just how to turn stories into community.

Park City High School sophomore Lila Owen is leading the charge to make Teacher Appreciation Week bigger than ever—with puppies, goats, and community-powered surprises—all to celebrate the educators who make a lasting impact every day.

New Park City High School football head coach Dennis "Coach G" Cunningham talks about developing a winning culture, life lessons from football, and plans for the upcoming 2026 season.

KPCW DJ Dave Semel traded Los Angeles for Park City to raise his daughter and build a more art-focused life—now splitting his time between television directing, volunteering at KPCW, and teaching skiing at Deer Valley.

Kris Lager is a blues/soul/Americana musician out of Omaha, Nebraska. He returns to The Community Campfire to talk about touring in various mountain towns and shares his favorite on-the-road meals. We hear "The Little Things" and "There Ain't Nothin' (That Can Get in My Way)" off his album, "Black Dirt Troubadour."

Park City native Peech. and his band bring their evolving folk-country sound to the KPCW studio, sharing stories of their musical journey and performing new songs from their latest release.

Lexi Rohner’s story is one of hope, humor and unwavering optimism in the face of life’s toughest challenges.

DJ Grateful Ted loves The Grateful Dead, The Band and Wilco — he also appreciates a good Frank Sinatra song. He loves coming into KPCW to DJ on Wednesday nights, as he says it's a form of therapy. As US Speed Skating CEO, his fast paced career never slows down, so he appreciates the sunsets and the solitude from the KPCW DJ studio.

A routine speaking engagement becomes a night full of strange and funny twists for Joel Zuckerman.