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Valley 101

The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com

Whether you"re a longtime Arizona resident or a newcomer, chances are there"s something you"ve always wondered about the Valley. From The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com comes Valley 101, a weekly podcast where our journalists find answers to your questions about metro Phoenix and beyond. From silly to serious, you tell us what to investigate. You can submit questions at valley101.azcentral.com or reach us on social media @azcentral. This show is hosted by Bill Goodykootz and produced by Amanda

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16:22

What is the deal with those scorpion suckers?

Valley 101 ·

2025/01/20

If you've ever stopped at an airport convenience shop or gassed up at a truck stop or shopped at a gag-gift store, you've seen them: scorpion lollipops.While they definitely fall into the category of curious novelty, they're also a big business, especially in Arizona. A lot of them are sold in the state, almost certainly more than you would think. This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we spoke with Larry Peterman, the founder of the fantastically named

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10:38

What makes a restaurant essential?

Valley 101 ·

2025/01/13

Metro Phoenix is a vastly underrated dining oasis, with plenty of good food, from fine dining to fine burger joints. Each year, the Arizona Republic releases a list of 100 essential restaurants in the Valley. And by "essential" we don't mean just the places that taste the best, though of course with food taste is pretty essential. These are places that taste good and are also important to the community.But what does "essential" mean to one of the biggest advocates for Phoenix's dining scene? And

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14:49

What's coming to metro Phoenix in 2025?

Valley 101 ·

2025/01/06

The new year is upon us, which means all kinds of resolutions and predictions.But maybe most importantly people look ahead. Some people make predictions. Some people make New Year’s Resolutions. And us? We’re talking to some folks who are in the know about what we can expect in 2025. This week on Vallyey 101, we talk about what big developments are coming to metro Phoenix in travel, dining, sports and Broadway Curve construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:13

Happy Holidays from Valley 101!

Valley 101 ·

2024/12/30

We are out this week but we hope you're having a safe and festive holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:27

ASU Gammage celebrates 60 years in the Valley

Valley 101 ·

2024/12/23

A titan in Arizona arts turned 60 this year. Locals might know it as the "pink birthday cake," but everyone knows it as ASU Gammage. Opened in 1964, Gammage is the only public building Frank Lloyd Wright made in Arizona. In partnership with his good friend and president of Arizona State University at the time, Grady Gammage, the renowned architect took plans originally for an opera house in Baghdad to create the university's performing arts space. This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona

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9:50

Why are tamales a Christmas tradition?

Valley 101 ·

2024/12/16

In New York, you've got the big tree at the Rockefeller Center looming over the ice rink. In the small town where I grew up in the mountains of Virginia, there is a parade the whole town comes out for. And in Arizona, you've got tamales. The Mexican dish is a staple of Christmas time in our border state. But how did they become so connected to the holidays and why do they matter so much? This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, I talked to a couple of people who

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11:40

How was Tempe Town Lake made?

Valley 101 ·

2024/12/09

Tempe Town Lake is a project whose development no one would call perfect, but one that most people seem pretty happy about how it turned out. The lake celebrated its 25th anniversary recently. It's one of those things that seems like it can't have been that long ago, and yet it seems like it's always been there. This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we talked to a couple of people who were instrumental in getting the lake project done. Neil Giuliano was mayor

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9:43

What makes Harkins popcorn so good?

Valley 101 ·

2024/12/02

Chances are I watch more movies in theaters than you do.And like people who live in the Valley, or anywhere else they have theaters, I love Harkins Theatres popcorn the most. I found a couple of people who know a lot about the subject to answer this week's question — or questions, really: What makes Harkins popcorn so good? And why are people obsessed with it? This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, I spoke with Dan Harkins, who owns Harkins Theatres and whose

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12:59

What are Arizona’s Thanksgiving traditions?

Valley 101 ·

2024/11/25

Holidays are all about traditions.Sort of. They're also about whatever person or event you're celebrating. Beyond watching the Macy's Thanksgiving parade and then eating too much turkey and falling asleep during football games, what else is there? This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, Betsy LaVoie from the Fountain Hills Thanksgiving parade, Alan Collier from the Mesa Turkey Trot and Kent Somers reporter of the Territorial Cup, the football rivalry game

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14:21

What is it like to be a meteorologist in Phoenix...

Valley 101 ·

2024/11/18

You've probably heard the jokes — being a meteorologist for a Phoenix TV news station must be the easiest job in the world. Today it's hot, tomorrow it's hotter, that kind of thing. And while there is some truth to the joke (Arizona doesn't exactly have a lot of wintery weather), the last few summers have changed things. The last two summers have been the hottest on record in Phoenix. That's changed the minds of many climate-change deniers and changed the jobs of meteorologists. This week on Valley

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11:06

What is there to know about Arizona scorpions?

Valley 101 ·

2024/11/11

It's Scorpio season. Yes, the zodiac sign. So what better way to honor this water sign than by learning about the historic creatures that share its name. With more than 50 known species in the Valley — including the giant desert hairy and the Arizona bark scorpion — these eight-legged creatures are far more noticeable than you might think, especially under a blacklight. This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. Ectotherms keepers Luke Starkweather and Kevin Vogt

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16:25

Why is the national media obsessed with Arizona?

Valley 101 ·

2024/11/04

For a long time, Arizona was not always in the political spotlight — or if it was, it was for controversies like former Gov. Evan Mecham, who was impeached and removed from office, or SB 1070, the legislation that made being in the country illegally a state crime, and made it illegal to fail to carry immigration papers, among other things. How things have changed. Now Arizona's a swing state; presidential candidates visit as often as kids visit the desert bar at an all-you-can-eat buffet. But some

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14:50

How to celebrate Dia de los Muertos respectfully

Valley 101 ·

2024/10/28

Dia de los Muertos is a popular holiday in Arizona, and really everywhere, but also one that many of the people who celebrate it may not know much about. And while there my be no technically wrong way to celebrate, there is definitely a right way.So how do you celebrate Dia de los Muertos respectfully? This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we find out. I spoke with Mathew Sandoval, an Arizona State University professor and an expert on the holiday, as well as

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12:46

Is the Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee really haunted?

Valley 101 ·

2024/10/21

Everybody loves a ghost story, but do they love ghosts? The Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee, Arizona's most haunted hotel, has been captivating visitors since 1902 with its ghoulish activities and eerie tales. In this week’s episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, host Bill Goodykoontz dives into its ghostly history by answering the question is the Copper Queen Hotel really haunted? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:48

Will the Arizona Cardinals ever be good?

Valley 101 ·

2024/10/14

The Arizona Cardinals notoriously known for their ups and downs have faced their share of challenges over the years. However, with the right strategies, talent, and teamwork the Cardinals may see a new fate. In this week's episode of Valley 101 a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, Host Bill Goodykoontz discusses the historic nature of this NFL team and the prospects for its future ahead with Bob McManaman, a columnist for The Arizona Republic and Theo Mackie, Cardinals

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17:33

What happened to the Arizona Coyotes?

Valley 101 ·

2024/10/07

For the first time in nearly three decades, Arizona is not gearing up for hockey season. At the end of the 2023-2024 season, the Arizona Coyotes announced their relocation to Salt Lake City, Utah, ending professional hockey in the state. This wasn't the first time the Coyotes had dealt with ownership instability or rumors of relocation. The team has been riddled with complications since they arrived in 1997. So why was this the time that it actually happened? This week on Valley 101, a podcast by

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29:51

Where in Arizona has the best Mexican food?

Valley 101 ·

2024/09/30

Many debates arise over the topic of Mexican Food. Tacos or Burritos? Corn or flour tortillas? and when it comes to authenticity which city reigns supreme, Phoenix or Tucson?But with Mexican cuisine representing a large portion of Arizona's food scene, which city takes first place? In this week's episode of Valley 101 a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we discuss this culinary showdown and you can get the best mexican food near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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16:56

What is Bethany Home Road named after?

Valley 101 ·

2024/09/23

Over 100 years ago, North Phoenix's main road, Bethany Home Road was just a small path that served a specific community. Bethany Home sanitarium was considered a safe haven helping those with tuberculosis. Although, the sanatarium did get renamed a few years later its legacy lives on today. In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we discuss the history of Bethany Home Road, and why history should always be documented. Learn more about your ad

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20:54

What happened to Phoenix's Trotting Park?

Valley 101 ·

2024/09/16

Before it was left empty, this state-of-the-art building was home for two seasons of horse racing. The Phoenix Trotting Park was expertly designed and opened in 1965. Attendees filled the beautiful grandstand to watch trotting style racing, but not for very long. Today, we bring you the history of Goodyear, Arizona's Trotting Horse Park. This vibrant hotspot was the talk of the town in 1965, and while its run was short lived, its legacy still gallops through time. Saddle up for this week's episode

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31:48

How hard is it for Arizonans to survive the heat?

Valley 101 ·

2024/09/09

It's a record year in Phoenix when it comes to the heat. But it's always been hot here: Phoenix is considered to be the nation's hottest city — but even now the early mornings and late nights cannot always guarantee a break from high temperatures. Yet despite it all, Arizonans live their lives here. They go to work, they walk their dog, they see their friends. They survive in the heat day after day. For most, salvation comes from a jump in the pool or time spent in the air conditioning, but everyone

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