Podcast Episodes

What's it like to be the Dbacks organist?

If you've ever been to an Arizona Diamondbacks game, you've heard Bobby Freeman.

You may not know you have, but you have. There's no way around it — he's been the organist for the team since they sta…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Where's the best pizza in Phoenix?

Happily, metro Phoenix has some great pizza places. Places? Joints? Choose your own colloquialism. Your favorite pizza place says a lot about you.

So who has the best? Lucky for us, we have a way of…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

What's the biggest band to come out of Arizona?

Arizona has been home to many musical acts — some born and raised here, others who found fame along the way. But who's the biggest artist to come out of the Grand Canyon state? Is it Alice Cooper? St…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

When does the monsoon REALLY start?

Monsoons are an ancient phenomenon, bringing heavy bursts of rain and wind to the Valley. But there's much more to know about this season.

This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic a…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Why has the drowning death of Emilie Kiser’s son struck such a chord with people?

Drownings are an unfortunately part of covering news in Arizona, but one has captured more attention than normal.

This week on Valley 101, a podcast by the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we dis…

Published on 3 months ago

How can wine grow in Arizona's changing climate?

Sonoita is one of three American Viticultural Areas in the state, and due to their higher elevation, they make excellent locations in the desert to grow wine. Unlike the greater Phoenix metro area, t…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Where do Arizona's chefs like to eat?

Pretty much everyone can tell you their favorite spot around town to dine. Sometimes it’s the newer classics like First & Last or Valentine. Sometimes it’s standard Valley must-haves like Chuck Box f…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

How hot is too hot to hike?

It gets hot in the Valley. Perhaps you’ve noticed. But no matter how hot it gets, even on a 118-degree day in the middle of August, someone is going to be out jogging. You can count on it.

But if the…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why do homes in Phoenix have air conditioning units on the roof?

Windows-open season is about done. Now it's all on the mighty air conditioner, the reason we can all make it through another desert summer. But something about air conditioning units in Phoenix is a …

Published on 4 months ago

How did Flagstaff become the world's first international dark sky city?

Flagstaff makes it easier to see the stars and explore the galaxies.

It has also set the standard for how we should care and protect our night skies.

This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizo…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago