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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 Luberto.

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410 episodes

  1. Are Arizona's elections safe? 12:50
  2. Is Arizona haunted? 16:55
  3. Is Four Peaks Brewery really haunted? 18:57
  4. What can Arizona's Route 66 dive bars teach us? 12:55
  5. What is it like to be famous and Hispanic in Arizona? 16:30
  6. Is Scottsdale the perfect place for a reality show? 15:13
  7. When does fall start in Arizona? 13:54
  8. Why didn’t any Arizona restaurants earn Michelin stars? 13:25
  9. Are backyard pools still a luxury in Arizona? 12:13
  10. What's with the dead bodies in Lake Mead? 12:15
  11. Are javelinas Arizona's wild pig? 18:05
  12. What happened to Salad and Go? 15:16
  13. How did Rocky Point become Arizona's beach? 10:48
  14. What is the mysterious pyramid in Papago Park? 12:46
  15. Is there an Arizona accent? 10:27
  16. Is Arizona a red state? 12:16
  17. Is Cheese 'n Stuff really Uptown Phoenix's favorite sandwich? 25:24
  18. What makes an Arizona summer complete? 18:09
  19. Is metro Phoenix LGBTQ+ friendly? 22:14
  20. How can 78 degrees feel so different in Arizona? 11:05
  21. What was Arizona like when Juneteenth happened? 13:24
  22. How extreme are Arizona wildfires? 19:03
  23. Are monsoons still a thing in Arizona? 13:34
  24. Are Arizona lakes safe to swim in? 13:51
  25. What is Valley Fever? 16:55
  26. Why does Papago Park look like another planet? 13:52
  27. Who is Arizona's mother? 14:17
  28. Do people still use swamp coolers in Arizona? 9:48
  29. Why has Castles N' Coasters lasted while other parks fail? 14:30
  30. Why doesn't Route 66 go through Phoenix? 17:19
  31. Why does a 'Real Housewives' husband own an Arizona law firm? 15:26
  32. Why is there a pool at Chase Field? 14:43
  33. How was The Wave discovered? 16:25
  34. How many people live in Phoenix? 16:03
  35. What time is it actually in Arizona? 16:49
  36. Is Cine Capri the best movie theater in Phoenix? 19:00
  37. Were there Black cowboys in Arizona? 20:12
  38. Why is the Nancy Guthrie case uniquely Arizonan? 34:31
  39. When did Arizona become a state and what took so long? 17:13
  40. Did a murder lead to a wishing shrine in Tucson? 17:38
  41. How does a restaurant stay essential? 15:24
  42. Why does Arizona have so many specialty license plates? 13:07
  43. What is it like to bike across Arizona? 25:04
  44. What are the upcoming projects in the Valley for 2026? 16:10
  45. How did the Flagstaff Pinecone Drop become an Arizona tradition? 14:31
  46. Happy Holidays from Valley 101! 4:53
  47. Does downtown Phoenix have enough parking? 20:02
  48. Who won Arizona Highway's Best Picture of 2025? 13:24
  49. What is the best movie made in Arizona? 43:45
  50. What Thanksgiving sides do Arizonans like best? 17:09