5. Saguaro Man 2023 (Arizona) and Burning Man (2025) - Peaceful Warrior (P-dubs) - a mid-50s massage & pilates professional and burner-artist

Welcome to the Burner Curious Podcast - where first time burners share their background and experience of their first burning man event, whether it was at the Big Burn or a smaller Regional Burn event around the world. TODAY'S GUEST & EPISODE SNEAK PEAK: Peaceful Warrior, also known as P-dubs, is a mid-50s massage therapist and Pilates instructor from Arizona with a long history of camping, hot springs missions, and a past life as a 90s metalhead. After years of weekend work keeping him away from festivals, he finally stepped into the regional burn world with Saguaro Man 2023, followed by smaller regionals and his first Big Burn.In this conversation, he shares how he discovered EDM and creative self-expression through costumes, characters, and interactive shenanigans, as well as his practical tips for first-time burners on shade structures, dust and wind prep, water, sleep setups, and “being the entertainment” instead of waiting to be entertained.Content note: This episode contains explicit language and mentions of illegal substances.Disclaimer: Burner Curious and its creators share personal stories for educational and entertainment purposes only. We do not encourage, promote, or endorse any illegal activities, including illegal drug use. Please always follow the laws and regulations of your jurisdiction.