RISK! Podcast
  • Episode:#426
  • Date:March 25, 2013
  • Run Time:24:43
  • Download: MP3

The Roof Is On Fire

Robert Hurst finds catharsis in the Temple at Burning Man.

Song: RISK! Theme by Wormburner and John Sondericker

Song: Raw and Badass Bigbeats by No Request

Radio Story: The Roof Is On Fire by Robert Hurst

Song: Sky on Fire by Handsome Poets

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6 Comments

  1. I love this. I’m going to the Playa this year for the first time and this story is so inspiring and touching.

    Much Love

    —Rebecca, March 25, 2013 at 10:56 AM

  2. Wonderful. Love the emotion you put into your story Robert and especially letting go at the end.

    —Paul Fruehauf, March 25, 2013 at 2:28 PM

  3. A funny, sweet and oh so courageous bit of storytelling.

    —Katharine Elmer, April 1, 2013 at 9:45 AM

  4. Oh my…. You are good. I loved this. I am on a journey trying to fearlessly let a roof or two burn too! Thank you for sharing this podcast with me. It was good to hear your voice again I will share with other old friends in SFSD. hugs to u

    —Soph, April 4, 2013 at 5:27 PM

  5. I’ve never heard of that song before. But it reminded me of this other song Her Hair is on Fire, which goes basically the same: “her hair, her hair, her is on fire – but she don’t want no water so let her fucking hair burn.”

    —Ken, April 9, 2013 at 5:45 AM

  6. Good ol Rob. Just lovely, buddy.

    —lucyleary, April 11, 2013 at 9:15 PM

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