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Valley 101

Summary: 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 @azcpodcasts. Producers of the show are Amanda Luberto and Kaely Monahan.

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 Valley 101 journeys to Lazy B Ranch to see where Sandra Day O'Connor grew up | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1693

Much has already been said about Sandra Day O’Connor since her passing on December 1, 2023. The humble ranch girl grew up to serve in one of the highest offices in the land – as a supreme court justice. You might have read about her early days working on the Lazy B Ranch in eastern Arizona. The wide expanse is picturesque, if not iconic. It is a place you’d imagine a cowboy film would be set. And indeed O’Connor’s life is one worthy of the big screen.  For today’s special episode, former Valley 101 producer and now Phoenix reporter Taylor Seely, producer Téa Francesca Price, and longtime Republic reporter Richard Ruelas, traveled to Lazy B to get a sense of O’Connor, her roots, and who she was as a woman of the West.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Where to go to eat and drink your way through Arizona history | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1532

Whether you just moved here or are a Valley native, new bars and restaurants are yours to discover. Metro Phoenix is home to 21 James Beard Award winners, finalists or nominees. According to the Spirited Awards this year, downtown Phoenix has the best cocktail bar in the United States. While recognition in the past few years has certainly increased, Arizona always has had excellent eateries and chefs serving up unforgettable dishes. This week on Valley 101, a podcast about metro Phoenix and beyond, we sit down with two of The Arizona Republic's dining and nightlife experts, Felicia Campbell and Bahar Anooshahr. They dish on the cities' historic bars and restaurants, which places they think are pouring noteworthy cocktails and what they believe it takes to stand the test of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Did you know that turkeys have beards? Find out the answer to that and more in our Turkey Day episode | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1552

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Valley 101. We're serving up a fowl episode stuffed with turkey facts that you probably don't know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 The history and status of opera in Arizona | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1117

In 1971, a new art form officially premiered in Arizona. The first performance from the Tucson Opera Company was Gioachino Rossini's classic "The Barber of Seville." By 1976, the opera company had become the Arizona Opera and was performing full seasons of shows in both Tucson and Phoenix. Now housed in downtown Phoenix, the Arizona Opera is going strong almost 50 years later. In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we share Arizona's history with opera and why it's flourishing today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Welcome to donkey race country. Inside this tiny Arizona mining town's annual tradition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 672

You've heard of horse racing and dog racing, but what about burro racing? Each year in the town of Superior, Arizona, an adorable race filled with fuzzy donkeys takes place. Now don't expect to see jockeys riding the donkeys. Instead, the little equines are lead by their owners by a lead through Main Street and into Tonoto National Forest and back. In this episode, we find out how the race got started and why donkeys are so lovable, according to their owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Why doesn't Arizona turn back their clock for Daylight Saving Time | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 461

While the rest of the nation is clocking an extra hour of sleep and making sure their oven clock matches their phone, Arizonans will continue their day like normal. Most people in Arizona, at least. In a bonus episode of our podcast, Valley 101, we explore how Daylight Saving came to be, why most of Arizona doesn't participate, and who in the state does.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 The lore behind Tucson's El Tiradito | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1027

Tucked into Tucson's Barrio Viejo is an unassuming broken-down adobe wall adorned with flowers, candles and little pieces of paper containing people's deepest wishes. The shrine to El Tiradito serves not only as a landmark to a vicious and titillating murder that happened in the late 1800s but as a symbol in this predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood. In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we share the true-crime story behind what could be the only shrine to a sinner and its role in Mexican-American folklore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Horrifically haunting ghost stories to make you lose your head | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1518

One of Halloween's most notorious ghosts is the Headless Horseman. The iconic figure on a black horse with a jack-o-lantern in place of a face can be found in books, movies, decor and more. But there is another headless ghost that haunts the western regions of our nation. And her tragic tale has been passed down by the tribe that lives near where she died. Then we'll hear a different tale. One of stuffed heads collected inside a professor's home and a question posed. How far would you go for success? It's week three of spooky season on Valley 101. Pluck up your courage and dive into these next harrowing tales of horror.                                                                                                Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Haunted hotels and creepy campsites. Listen to these terrifying Arizona ghost stories | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1943

Sometimes you just need a break from the toils of life. And in Arizona, where better to go than one of the many scenic and historic lodges scattered throughout the state. Or perhaps hiding away in a remote cabin is more your style. But you might think twice about vacationing in the places in this episode. Valley 101 returns this week with another set of ghost stories the keep you up all night.  Valley 101 continues its a series of creepy ghost stories to get you ready for Halloween. Get ready to check-in for Spooky Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 6 scary stories every Arizonan should know from a haunted movie set to a ghostly ballerina | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2948

It's spooky season. And this Halloween season, Valley 101 presents a series of creepy ghost stories featuring the Phoenix Theatre Company and Vulture City guaranteed to keep you up at night. Listen if you dare! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Where to see fall colors in Arizona | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1182

Valley 101 guides you on the best places to see fall colors in Arizona. From Oak Creek Canyon to Big Lake, Arizona is full of color every fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Is there a connection between heat and crime? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 823

It feels as if Arizona is finally starting to cool down after the record-setting summer.  However, according to the Phoenix Office of Heat Response and Mitigation and the state climatologist, our summer days are getting hotter, with no forecast that they will get any cooler.  As the planet is warming, the effects go beyond the environment. Multiple studies correlate violent crimes to excessive heat. A 2014 Department of Justice study states crimes such as rape, domestic violence and aggravated assault rise in the summer months.   In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we interviewed specialists to answer the question, “Does crime get higher when the heat does?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 What is the history behind "Sonoran sushi"? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 981

A RERUN FROM 2021: Have you ever wondered what traditional Japanese sushi and Mexican food create? Several years ago in Mexico, a combination of Mexican food ingredients and Japanese style were used to create a fusion dish known as Sonoran sushi. Traditional Japanese sushi’s main ingredient is vinegared rice. Sonoran sushi rolls have those base ingredients like rice and seaweed, but with their own twist.  In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we're diving into how this fusion began and why it's becoming more popular.  We'll break down the episode into three parts. First, we’re taking a trip down to Puerto Peñasco, commonly known to Arizonans as Rocky Point, to check out a local sushi restaurant. Then The Republic's dining critic, Andi Berlin, will join Valley 101 to give listeners a sense of how Tucson and Southern Arizona has made itself known for its Mexican Sushi.  And finally, you’ll hear from a local Valley restaurant owner who was one of the first to introduce this food trend to metro Phoenix.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 How did Arizona have two Governors in the same term? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 995

A certain word has become standard in the past few years when discussing Arizona politics. At some point, maybe "recount" made people think of doublechecking that everyone in their group was accounted for, or the thing to do when they second-guessed the number of Easter eggs they were hiding. But politicos in Arizona, especially in Maricopa County, now associate the word “recount” with the word “ballots.” In 1916, maybe it felt the same way. That year, the election for Arizona governor was won by 30 votes, recounted and then overturned. The process left two people sharing a single term for head of the state. One barricaded himself in the office to keep the other man out. Meet Gov. Thomas E. Campbell and Gov. George W.P. Hunt. In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we go back in time, more than a century ago, to early Arizona statehood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Our 10 favorite road trips to escape Phoenix heat, from Bisbee to Flagstaff | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1828

You know you live in Phoenix when it's still triple digits in September. If you're looking for an escape, Valley 101 has 10 cool locations to check out from Sabino Canyon, Bisbee, Verde Valley and the Mogollon Rim. You don't have to travel far to see a completely different side of Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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