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 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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4 questions about Phoenix's history answered fo...
From its time as Apacheria to rumors it was once brimming with camels, metro Phoenix is rich with history. These answers will surprise you.
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Why aren't more movies made in Arizona?
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How did a new winery win best wine in the state...
In this week's episode, Valley 101 takes a wine tour around the state.
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Your garden needs pollinators. Here's how to at...
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Why Formula 1 came to Phoenix, and why it quick...
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Vaccinating Arizonans against COVID-19: from fi...
In this week's episode of Valley 101, we go through the journey of COVID-19 vaccinations in Arizona
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Who has better Mexican food: Phoenix or Tucson?
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