BONZAAR Podcast

In this episode we take a look at the making and organisation of the 2025 Embers-not-a-burn where we chat with the key organisers and burners who made the event possible. We reflect back at how the renegade event unfolded and the co-created, and the co-lab efforts from the community. We also talk about some of the highlights and interesting moments; discuss the shenanigans and silliness; all the learnings and community thoughts; and the burning points from the embers experience on that fateful King's birthday long weekend.
Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay
Guest: Cris ‘Holy Dooley’ Clucas, Nathan ‘Nugby’ Bernasconi, & Roland ‘Roly’ Warner
Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:36] Cris embers experience
[00:02:03] Vulva portal
[00:05:12] Organisation of embers
[00:08:49] Roly origin story
[00:10:12] Nugby origin story
[00:12:17] Holy Dooley origin story
[00:15:10] Stevan story to embers
[00:16:12] Communal effort
[00:20:37] Embers voice messages
[00:27:07] Collaborative efforts
[00:30:26] Renegade burns
[00:32:43] Community support
[00:33:46] Dugong fuckery
[00:37:26] Challenges
[00:41:04] Site
[00:45:29] Embers voice messages
[00:51:29] Funding
[00:57:32] Theme camp highlights
[01:06:21] Shenanigans
[01:12:47] Temple
[01:16:38] Embers voice messages
[01:23:13] 10 Principles at embers
[01:29:29] Embers survey
[01:39:16] Contingency
[01:46:45] Attendance
[01:55:21] Embers voice messages
[02:02:12] Embers quiz
[02:06:13] Future directions
USEFUL Links:
Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/
Sunburnt Arts: https://sunburntarts.org.au/
The Third Degree: https://the3rddegree.org/
Kiwiburn: https://kiwiburn.org/
Underland: https://underland.au/
Modifyre: https://www.modifyre.org/
Capital Incendiary Authority (Winter Solstice): https://capitalincendiaryauthority.org.au/
BoNZA Community: https://bonzacommunity.org/
Nowhere: https://www.goingnowhere.org/
Tribe Ascension: https://tribeascension.com.au/
 
Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net
Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net
 
The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries.
This episode was recorded on 24 July, 2025

This episode explores the early years and founding of Blazing Swan, a regional Burning Man-inspired event in Western Australia, through the stories of three of the original founders in Cat, Frank, and Hana. The conversation traces their personal journeys into burn culture, the challenges of organizing the first events, and the formation of a vibrant, inclusive community. They recount the process of finding a suitable site, overcoming logistical and weather-related obstacles, and building strong relationships with local residents and First Nations people. The founders highlight the importance of communal effort, creativity, and the evolution of event principles, such as the addition of consent. The episode also reflects on memorable moments, the growth of the event, and the lasting impact of Blazing Swan on both participants and the wider community.
Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay
Guest: Cat ‘Teacup’ Connor, Frank ‘Knuckles’ Mitchell, & Hana ‘Fire Queen’ Priest
Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:38] Knuckles origin story
[00:06:17] Hana origin story
[00:12:22] Teacup origin story
[00:17:03] Early gatherings
[00:18:23] Ignition
[00:20:26] Inauguration photo
[00:23:59] Naming the burn
[00:26:05] Site searching
[00:31:28] Kulin town
[00:37:16] Date
[00:40:36] Rain
[00:51:08] Second year
[01:07:42] Kulin quiz
[01:23:18] First nations engagement
[01:39:14] Consent
[01:40:34] Effigies and temples
[01:59:17] Pandemic years
[02:04:22] Blazing adjacent events
[02:12:03] Blazing moments
[02:19:18] Shoutouts
[02:27:14] Closing
USEFUL Links:
Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/
Afrikaburn: https://www.afrikaburn.org/
Pox-Eclipse: https://www.pox-eclipse.com/
Blossom Festival: https://blossomfestival.com.au/
SpunOut: https://spunoutfestival.com.au/
The WildCampOut: https://thewildcampout.com.au/
Noongar-Kaartdijin: https://www.noongarculture.org.au/noongar/
Shire of Kulin: https://www.kulin.wa.gov.au/
Kulin Bush Races: https://kulinbushraces.com.au/
Hana Priest on ‘Arts on Fire’ podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyD5f9I_1Dw
 
Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net
Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net
 
The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries.
This episode was recorded on 14 July, 2025

This podcast episode is a lively roundtable reflection on "Embers Not-A-Burn", a community-organised event that arose after the cancellation of Burning Seed. Hosts and guests share stories of how the event came together quickly, the challenges faced (like cold weather and long travel), and the strong sense of community, creativity, and silliness that defined the experience. They discuss the venue, theme camps, art, volunteering, and the importance of the Burning Man 10 Principles, while also featuring voice messages from attendees, recounting memorable moments, pranks, and debates about what makes a true "burn". The episode concludes with gratitude for the community and excitement for future gatherings.
Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay
Guest: Peter Simpson-Young, Tarsha Luna, Warren ‘Cruiser’ Rapson, Cris ‘Holy Dooley’ Clucas
Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:00] Journey into embers
[00:04:56] Embers experience
[00:10:26] Fucking weather
[00:13:58] Location and site
[00:21:30] Cruiser origin story
[00:26:12] Tarsha origin story
[00:33:24] Embers voice messages
[00:40:49] Peter origin story
[00:45:45] Theme camps
[00:53:20] Acknowledgment of country
[00:54:21] Not-a-burn
[00:59:01] Not-a-festival
[01:04:43] Embers voice messages
[01:11:25] Shenanigans and fuckery
[01:23:16] Embers voice messages
[01:29:47] Ten principles at embers
[01:39:52] Effigy and temple
[01:43:14] Embers quiz
[01:52:02] Embers voice messages
[01:59:05] Shoutouts
[02:05:13] Embers voice messages
[02:16:44] Outro (Roly)
USEFUL Links:
Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/
Sunburnt Arts: https://sunburntarts.org.au/
The Third Degree: https://the3rddegree.org/
Underland: https://underland.au/
BoNZA Community: https://bonzacommunity.org/
Burning Man: https://burningman.org/
Confest: http://www.confest.org.au/
 
Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net
Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net
 
The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries.
This episode was recorded on 30 June, 2025

In this episode we review the 2025 Kiwiburn: Trash Renaissance Fair event with a panel of experienced kiwiburners and a first-time kiwiburner from Australia. We discuss some of the things that went right and talk about what went wrong. A reflective episode to learn, raise awareness, educate, and archive for future reference. We also discuss the fun and magical moments; the arts, theme camps, events, workshops, the burns and the shenanigans; and also the controversial (and unsavoury behaviour) or uncomfortable conversations coming out of Kiwiburn 2025.
Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay
Guests: Cherie Tollemache, Cris ‘Holy Dooley’ Clucas, Pete ‘Lumos’ Wyatt, Shelley Watson
Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay
Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:04:55] Kiwiburn roles
[00:10:35] How was your KB2025?
[00:13:40] Art burnables at KB2025
[00:15:47] Kiwiburn2025 temple
[00:21:43] Effigy naked run
[00:29:29] Horny burn
[00:36:37] Consent
[00:41:26] Each One, Teach One
[00:45:30] Theft and damaged property
[00:51:55] Moop and lost property
[00:56:13] Education
[01:06:47] All contributors model
[01:12:12] Volunteer appreciation
[01:14:36] Feedback processes
[01:22:44] Council of shit stirrers
[01:27:30] Art at kiwiburn2025
[01:29:42] Performance art
[01:33:55] Interactive art
[01:39:03] Kiwiburners
[01:42:53] Shenanigans
[01:45:17] Gap year
[01:51:06] Local burner events
USEFUL Links:
Kiwiburn: https://kiwiburn.com/
Kiwiburn Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kiwiburn
Ignition Festival: https://ignitionfestival.co.nz/
Northern Burn NZ: https://www.northernburn.org/
Raglan Burn: https://raglanburners.wixsite.com/raglan-burn
Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/
Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com/
Sunburnt Arts: https://sunburntarts.org.au/
Underland: https://underland.au/
Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au/
The Third Degree: https://the3rddegree.org/
Dragon Burn: https://www.dragonburn.org/
Afrikaburn: https://www.afrikaburn.org/
Celtic Burn: https://celticburn.org/
 
Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net
Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net
 
The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries.
This episode was recorded on 9 February, 2025

In this 3-part series episode we do a deep dive on the volunteering opportunities at Underland 2025. Part 1 will focus on gate, greeters, site planning & management, sanitation, and leave no trace. Part 2 will focus on rangers, sanctuary, fire team, and sandmen. Part 3 will focus on artery, centre camp, effigy and temple build team. Please note that the 2025 underland effigy and temple designs and concepts will be discussed in this episode, spoiler warning ahead.
Host: PY ‘Double Shot’ Wong
Guests: Danae (Artery), Bek 'Space Cake' (Centre Camp), Dylan (Effigy Build Team), & Aaron (Temple Build Team)
Produced by PY Wong
Timestamps:[00:00:00] Intro[00:00:19] Artery with Danae[00:21:07] Underland Ignition Grants[00:25:10] Centre Camp with Bek aka Space Cake[00:48:05] Effigy Build Team with Dylan[01:04:38] 2025 Effigy design SPOILERS[01:19:06] Temple Build Team with Aaron[01:27:14] 2025 Temple design SPOILERS[01:45:07] Outro
The Music in this episode is by Kammerin Hunt and is available for royalty free use on pixabay (https://pixabay.com/users/kamhunt-27612606/)
 
How best to get in contact with each team lead:
Firstly become a member of CAV by filling out this form, it's free! https://commonarts.org.au/membership/
You will then get access to the CAV Slack team where the team chats live.
Gate team register interest at underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
Greeters team register interest at  website underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
SPAM lead contact Toby Wintermute via email site@commonarts.org.au
Sanitation team register interest at underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
LNT lead contact Per via email lnt@commonarts.org.au
Rangers lead contact Egg via email rangerslead@commonarts.org.au
Sanctuary lead contact Meg via email meg@unisonmentalhealth.com
Fire Team lead contact Benji via email fireteam@commonarts.org.au
Sandmen contact leads Bjorn and Ninja via facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rik.chong) or underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
Artery team contact lead Danae via email artery@commonarts.org.au
Centre Camp contact lead Bek via email centrecamp@commonarts.org.au
Effigy and Temple Build teams register interest at underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
Underland Ignition grant: https://underland.au/participate/art/ignition/
 
USEFUL Links:
Aurora burn by PACT: auroraburn.org.au https://peoplesartcollectivetas.org.au
Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au
Burning Japan: https://www.burningjapan.org
Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com
Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au
Dragon burn: https://www.dragonburn.org
Kiwiburn: https://kiwiburn.com
Modifyre: https://www.modifyre.org
The 3rd Degree: https://the3rddegree.org
Underland: https://underland.au
 
Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net
Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net
 
The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, community-funded project and is not associated with the burning man organisation or it's subsidiaries.
This episode was recorded during June/July, 2025

In this 3-part series episode we do a deep dive on the volunteering opportunities at Underland 2025. Part 1 will focus on gate, greeters, site planning & management, sanitation, and leave no trace. Part 2 will focus on rangers, sanctuary, fire team, and sandmen. Part 3 will focus on artery, centre camp, effigy and temple build team.
Host: PY ‘Double Shot’ Wong
Guests: Tanya aka 'Egg' (Rangers), Meg aka 'Momo' (Sanctuary), Benji (Fire Team), Bjorn and Rick aka 'Ninja' (Sandmen)
Produced by PY Wong
Timestamps:[00:00:00] Intro[00:00:17] Rangers with Tanya aka Egg[00:18:57] Sanctuary with Meg aka Momo[00:37:22] Fire Team with Benji[00:56:24] Sandmen with Bjorn and Rick aka Ninja[01:21:02] Outro
The Music in this episode is by Kammerin Hunt and is available for royalty free use on pixabay (https://pixabay.com/users/kamhunt-27612606/)
 
How best to get in contact with each team lead:
Firstly become a member of CAV by filling out this form, it's free! https://commonarts.org.au/membership/
You will then get access to the CAV Slack team where the team chats live.
Gate team register interest at underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
Greeters team register interest at  website underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
SPAM lead contact Toby Wintermute via email site@commonarts.org.au
Sanitation team register interest at underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
LNT lead contact Per via email lnt@commonarts.org.au
Rangers lead contact Egg via email rangerslead@commonarts.org.au
Sanctuary lead contact Meg via email meg@unisonmentalhealth.com
Fire Team lead contact Benji via email fireteam@commonarts.org.au
Sandmen contact leads Bjorn and Ninja via facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rik.chong) or underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
Artery team contact lead Danae via email artery@commonarts.org.au
Centre Camp contact lead Bek via email centrecamp@commonarts.org.au
Effigy and Temple Build teams register interest at underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
Underland Ignition grant: https://underland.au/participate/art/ignition/
 
USEFUL Links:
Aurora burn by PACT: auroraburn.org.au https://peoplesartcollectivetas.org.au
Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au
Burning Japan: https://www.burningjapan.org
Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com
Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au
Dragon burn: https://www.dragonburn.org
Kiwiburn: https://kiwiburn.com
Modifyre: https://www.modifyre.org
The 3rd Degree: https://the3rddegree.org
Underland: https://underland.au
 
Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net
Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net
 
The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries.
This episode was recorded during June/July, 2025

In this 3-part series episode we do a deep dive on the volunteering opportunities at Underland 2025. Part 1 will focus on gate, greeters, site planning & management, sanitation, and leave no trace. Part 2 will focus on rangers, sanctuary, fire team, and sandmen. Part 3 will focus on artery, centre camp, effigy and temple build team.
Host: PY ‘Double Shot’ Wong
Co-Hosts: Stevan 'Silent Disco' Lay & Bek 'Space Cake'
Guests: Michelle (Gate), Kate aka 'Knibbles' (Greeters), Toby 'Wintermute' (SPAM), Lara aka 'Squeaky Queen' (Sanitation), & Per (LNT).
Produced by PY Wong
Timestamps:[00:00:00] Intro with Silent Disco, Space Cake, and Double Shot[00:26:24] Gate with Michelle[00:52:45] Greeters with Kate aka Knibbles[01:22:38] SPAM with Toby Wintermute[01:39:52] Sanitation with Lara aka Squeaky Queen[02:00:20] LNT with Per[02:29:20] Outro
The Music in this episode is by Kammerin Hunt and is available for royalty free use on pixabay (https://pixabay.com/users/kamhunt-27612606/)
 
How best to get in contact with each team lead:
Firstly become a member of CAV by filling out this form, it's free! https://commonarts.org.au/membership/
You will then get access to the CAV Slack team where the team chats live.
Gate team register interest at underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
Greeters team register interest at  website underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
SPAM lead contact Toby Wintermute via email site@commonarts.org.au
Sanitation team register interest at underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
LNT lead contact Per via email lnt@commonarts.org.au
Rangers lead contact Egg via email rangerslead@commonarts.org.au
Sanctuary lead contact Meg via email meg@unisonmentalhealth.com
Fire Team lead contact Benji via email fireteam@commonarts.org.au
Sandmen contact leads Bjorn and Ninja via facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rik.chong) or underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
Artery team contact lead Danae via email artery@commonarts.org.au
Centre Camp contact lead Bek via email centrecamp@commonarts.org.au
Effigy and Temple Build teams register interest at underland.au, fill out volunteers EOI form
Underland Ignition grant: https://underland.au/participate/art/ignition/
 
USEFUL Links:
Aurora burn by PACT: auroraburn.org.au https://peoplesartcollectivetas.org.au
Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au
Burning Japan: https://www.burningjapan.org
Burning Seed: https://www.burningseed.com
Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au
Dragon burn: https://www.dragonburn.org
Kiwiburn: https://kiwiburn.com
Modifyre: https://www.modifyre.org
The 3rd Degree: https://the3rddegree.org
Underland: https://underland.au
Burner Regional Library of Things (BurnRLoT): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577154868461
Burning Japan International InfoSession: https://www.facebook.com/events/1777054643187158/
SBA/Burning Seed Town Hall: https://www.facebook.com/events/2151397768668309
Simplifyre: https://www.facebook.com/events/1095936055676627
 
Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net
Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net
 
The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries.
This episode was recorded during June/July, 2025

In this episode we chat with Wesley and JayJay live onsite from Blazing Swan 2025 Cosmic Coincidence. We discuss the various art projects and art at blazing swan, more backstory to the formation of blazing swan, and an appreciation for the crew and volunteers that make the burn and event such a magical experience.
Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay
Guests: Wesley ‘Admiral’ Lamont & JayJay Sticks
Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay
Timestamps:[00:00:00] Jayjay & Wez[00:02:47] Jayjay origin story[00:05:22] Wez origin story[00:08:47] Jayjay art journey[00:19:39] Rejected projects[00:30:34] Impressive art[00:31:46] 2025 effigy and temple[00:46:12] Church burning[00:58:12] Appreciations[01:04:42] Backstory of blaze and kulin[01:11:58] Playa and salt lakes[01:15:20] Eastern state burns[01:19:01] WA uniqueness[01:22:25] Future blaze generation[01:27:58] Blaze skills[01:39:57] Crew shoutouts[01:45:17] How was your burn?[01:50:36] Outtro[01:50:55] Outtakes - Wez and Jayjay
USEFUL Links:Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/
Shire of Kulin: https://www.kulin.wa.gov.au/
Visit Kulin: https://www.visitkulin.com.au/
Kulin Bush Races: https://kulinbushraces.com.au/
Njaki Njaki country: https://www.njakinjaki.com.au/
Blazing Swan Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OfficialBlazingSwanCommunity
2025 Blazing Swan: Cosmic Coincidence Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/901298578504620/
"Are You Sure This Is Art, Not Vandalism?" (Burner Documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkwDNspK_gA
 
Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net
Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net
 
The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries.
This episode was recorded on 21 April, 2025

In this episode we travel to the wheatbelt region of Western Australia, in Njaki Njaki country, where we chat with Erin and William Bailey who are local Kulin burners. We discuss some of the attractions and local activities in Kulin, and the unique relationship between Blazing Swan and the Kulin township. We are then joined by Damon ‘Oly’ Oliver-Pages – former chairperson of blazing swan – to chew the fat a bit more about blazing swan 2025, the Church of Belligerence theme camp and the formation and early days of blazing swan.
Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay
Guests: Erin Bailey & William Bailey, and Damon ‘Oly’ Oliver-Pages
Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay
Timestamps:[00:01:04] Welcome intro[00:03:44] THE internet[00:08:50] Blazing swan coming to kulin[00:16:10] Kulin township[00:19:45] Kulin attractions[00:23:42] Blazing swan egg in kulin[00:26:32] Tin horse highway[00:34:01] THE camp[00:36:27] Kulin locals[00:45:39] Blazing swan quiz[00:53:23] Cosmic Coincidence[00:54:33] Past effigies and temples[00:58:40] Burning the church[01:00:55] What is blazing swan?[01:12:37] What is blazing swan[01:17:03] Shoutouts[01:22:35] Burner voice messages[01:24:15] Oly[01:27:53] God said no[01:34:13] POX eclipse[01:57:23] Alliance camp[02:00:59] Kulin relationship[02:12:55] Outtakes - Nina & Will
USEFUL Links:Blazing Swan: https://blazingswan.com.au/
Shire of Kulin: https://www.kulin.wa.gov.au/
Visit Kulin: https://www.visitkulin.com.au/
Kulin Bush Races: https://kulinbushraces.com.au/
Njaki Njaki country: https://www.njakinjaki.com.au/
Blazing Swan Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OfficialBlazingSwanCommunity
2025 Blazing Swan: Cosmic Coincidence Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/901298578504620/
 
Bonzaar Podcast website: https://bonzaarpodcast.net
Email us: mailbag@bonzaarpodcast.net
 
The information presented in the following audio program is for informational, educational, entertainment, and archival purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on the Bonzaar Podcast are solely those of the hosts and the guests and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the entire burner community. Bonzaar Podcast is an independently-produced, volunteer-led, and community-funded project and is not associated or affiliated with the burning man organisation or it's world-wide subsidiaries.
This episode was recorded on 21 April, 2025

Exploring the Art and Community of Underland: Effigy and Temple Builds
In this episode we take a look at the Underland effigy and temple build with Jim Beattie & Glenn Todd. Hosts Stevan, Jim, and Glenn discuss the art and community dynamics of the Underland effigy and temple builds from 2023 and 2024. They share engaging stories of their art projects, focusing on the creation and burning rituals of effigies and temples. Jim details his experience as the effigy build and design lead, highlighting his project 'Pobblebonk Effigy' while Glenn shares his insights into fire sculptures and his work with the Nautilus temple. The episode also covers topics like the importance of inclusive spaces, the historical significance of effigies and temples, and potential challenges when creating large-scale art burns. The conversation is enriched with discussions on the ideas of holding summer burns without actual burns and the need for a supportive community to facilitate these artistic expressions.
Host: Stevan ‘Silent Disco’ Lay
Guests: Jim Beattie & Glenn ‘Flame Writer’ Todd
Produced by PY Wong & Stevan Lay
Timestamps:[00:00:00] Welcome intro
[00:01:34] Jim origin story
[00:06:59] Glenn origin story
[00:10:29] Art burns
[00:12:00] Minimum requirements
[00:18:25] Build issues
[00:19:53] Meaning of effigies
[00:22:23] Effergies in burner culture
[00:30:26] Having fun
[00:32:12] Support groups
[00:34:18] Logistics
[00:40:19] Build to burn
[00:42:13] Pobblebonk effigy
[00:50:04] Brainteasers
[01:00:34] Burner voice messages
[01:01:25] Burn without burning
[01:08:37] Budget and design
[01:12:19] Revisiting the temple
[01:16:55] Nautilus temple
[01:20:27] Temple guardians
[01:21:31] Build art
USEFUL Links:Common Arts Victoria: https://commonarts.org.au/
Underland: https://underland.com.au/
Flame Writer: https://flamewriter.art/nautilus-temple/
David Best Temples: https://davidbesttemples.org/
Underland (Unofficial) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1139415790701071
Facebook post ‘Rethinking the Temple at Seed’ by Erin Susan Killion-DelCastillo: https://www.facebook.com/groups/burningaustralia/posts/9564632963547200/
 
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This episode was recorded on 30 January, 2025