Valley 101
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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What happens to the rain that falls on the stre...
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Why are there air conditioning units on the roo...
As technology evolved, so did efficiency. Where an AC unit is located can be a marker of when a home in Arizona was built.
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Valley 101's Halloween is stuffed with creepy t...
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Jack the Ripper might be haunting Arizona. Vall...
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Healing or haunted? The spookiness of the old t...
A healing center built in the 1900s has a history of spooky situations. Valley 101 tells more
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Smudging's popularity is feeding a sage poachin...
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How did a ghost town named Vulture City give ri...
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What are the most haunted places in Phoenix? Va...
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What are county islands?
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These Arizona places inspired Disney-Pixar's '...
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Trailer: Rediscovering Season 3
There is no new episode this week. Instead here is a trailer for our new podcast coming September 12.
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Where you can see Frank Lloyd Wright buildings ...
The work Frank Lloyd Wright did in Arizona is an homage to our landscape. Here's where you can see his buildings in the Phoenix area.
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300 days of blue skies make for great flying we...
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Exploring the rich history of olives in Arizona
Dating back to the 1890s, olive trees thrive in Arizona
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The Legacy of Wallace and Ladmo
From 1954 to 1989, Wallace and Ladmo dominated the airwaves in most of Arizona. But it wasn’t like most kids programming.
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Hold the dairy: Valley 101 samples nontradition...
Ice cream shops around Phoenix area are offering more inclusive options.
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It's hot. But how does extreme heat affect us?
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Exploring summer day trip getaways within Arizona
From waterfalls to the highest peaks, here's are a few day trips in Arizona for the summer.
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Are we alone in the universe?
Plenty of people believe in UFOs. As it turns out, Arizona has a lot of sightings and believers.
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Where you can and cannot see fireworks tonight ...
This week on Valley 101, we share where in the metro Phoenix area you can and cannot see dazzling displays shoot across the sky.
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'Let her play': 50 years of Title IX through an...
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Hot, hot and hotter: Exploring the upcoming sum...
While heat is predictable, monsoon season is a little harder to pinpoint.
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Exploring the history of Phoenix's Bethany Home...
A street name must have some significance behind it. Otherwise there wouldn't be so many streets named after the presidents.
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Which dinosaurs dominated prehistoric Arizona?
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Celebrating 3 graduations at 3 points in life
In this week's episode, Valley 101 talks to graduates about their experiences and their future.
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