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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Why is the sun so much brighter in winter?
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What happens when there's a new governor?
Doug Ducey has wrapped up his days on the 9th floor and there's a new boss in the office, Gov. Katie Hobbs. Valley 101 explores the physical switch.
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How to protect your plants during Phoenix winters
8 min
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The best of 2022
Valley 101 reviews the best episodes of 2022
29 min
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Happy Holidays from Valley 101
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We go on a Valley-wide adventure to find some h...
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How Christmas put this mining town on the map
In this week's episode we tell you the history of the Christmas mine and the coveted post office in its town.
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What's next for Metrocenter Mall?
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The Territorial Cup: exploring a rivalry like n...
The match between ASU and UA dates to 1899. What makes rivalries stick around, and why is this one so important? Valley 101 finds out more.
20 min
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5 fowl facts about Arizona turkeys
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What happens to the rain that falls on the stre...
11 min
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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.
12 min
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Valley 101's Halloween is stuffed with creepy t...
42 min
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Jack the Ripper might be haunting Arizona. Vall...
13 min
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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...
18 min
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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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