Tempe! the podcast

Tempe This Week - Sun Devil Football Pep Rally

Join us for a VIP Sun Devil Football experience! Guests include:

• Sun Devil Football Coach Kenny Dillingham
• Stadium guru and fan experience expert Graham Rossini
• Tim Healey, the Voice of the Sun Devils
• Fifth-year Sun Devil Drumline member Brett Bell
• Defensive End Mike Matus
• Former Sun Devil football player and Tempe Deputy City Manager Keith Burke

Win ASU swag and tickets to the Sept. 16 game by entering our trivia contest at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek.

 

Tempe This Week Episode 13 -Spectacular! Spectacular! Part 2: more music, summer programs for kids and adults, and a rooftop view of the new Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU

DJ Akshen keeps the party going with more music and summer fun.

Brendan Ross of Tempe Arts and Culture explains why summers are so important for keeping kids engaged and people healthy. He'll also talk about the great activities happening inside the Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts, like the Draw-a-thon.

Libraries have hosted summer reading programs since the late 1800s. Tempe's summer reading program has everything from wild animal shows to dance parties. Oh, and there are books. Tempe Public Library's Jessica Jupitus shares the events for all ages happening this summer. 

Josh Roffler of the Tempe History Museum jumps into the Tempe Time Machine, the museum's free Wednesday summer program. See Ballet Folklorico and other entertainers at no cost, explore the exhibitions and have fun with craft activities. 

We've been talking all season long about the overnight stay at the new Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU that you can win just for listening. General Manager Todd Gagnon gives us a rooftop view of the new hotel from restaurants to pool cabanas.

Find all the fun at tempe.gov/familyfun!

Listen for your chance to win at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek  

Tempe This Week - Episode 13 - Summer Spectacular Part 1: music, special events and treats!

DJ Akshen of Furious Styles Crew gets the party started with music to keep your feet moving. Councilmember Joel Navarro is a third-generation Arizonan. He grew up in Tempe and shares stories about his summers in Tempe. He'll also talk about youth sports programs and his love of live, local music. 

Brendan Ross of Tempe Arts and Culture, Jessica Jupitus of Tempe Public Library and Savannah Harrelson of the Tempe Communication and Marketing Office will talk about the great summer events that are coming soon, like the July 4th celebration, the three Juneteenth events and the Pride Party on Mill Avenue on June 3. Get the details on where to go and what to do. 

Chhaya Tan from Donut Parlor brings sweet treats for the podcast crew and you can win some! The sweet shop makes light, fluffy and creative donuts in your favorite traditional flavors along with some that reflect pop culture or Tan's Asian heritage. Donut Parlor has been an active member of the Tempe community since it opened. Giving back has been part of the Tan family philosophy since they left Cambodia and came to Tempe as refugees in the 1970s. Hear the story of how the Tempe community came together to help and how Donut Parlor got started. Listen to win a $50 gift card to the Donut Parlor! Go to tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek to enter.

 

Tempe This Week Episode 12 - Fun ways to stay cool this summer

Summer is on the way. Hear about a variety of ways you can have fun and stay cool. We'll also take a walk down Mill Avenue. Guests include Susie Steckner for Tempe Human Services and Savannah Harrelson for Tempe Community Services.

Listen to win amazing prizes! Enter now at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek!

Answer the FIRST trivia question correctly by May 23 to win a Hundred Mile Brewing gift certificate! Answer them all right and you could win an overnight stay at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU.

Tempe This Week - Episode 11 - Breakfast with Berdetta Hodge at Brick Road Coffee

Somewhere over the rainbow, or at U.S. 60 and Rural Road, is a coffee shop where love is the secret ingredient in every beverage and caring for the community is the company's key value. This week, we are podcasting from Brick Road Coffee. 

Featured in this episode of Tempe This Week: the podcast:

• Councilmember Berdetta Hodge shares her journey from single mom to school board and city council
• Brick Road Coffee owners Gabe Hagen and Jesse Shank tell Brick Road's story and talk about their love of community
• Neighborhood Services Brenda Clark shares details about the draft General Plan 2050
• Lisa Groom, Tempe Police, shares what's fun and happening in Tempe this week.

Tempe This Week Episode 10 - Stories about ASU graduation and The Chuckbox

Even if you don’t have a student in your family, new graduates are a reason to celebrate. They become vital new members of our workforce. Hear heartwarming graduation stories from Penny Walker of ASU News. Maria Laughner of Tempe Economic Development talks about the value of new graduates to our economy and two of our City of Tempe staffers are taking an accelerated master’s program. Hear how Nikki Ripley and Alex Chin balance school, work and family. We’re also going to chow down on some traditional college food – Chuckbox burgers. This joint is the longest-standing business in downtown Tempe. Listen to win gift certificates for your own burgers and ASU swag. Visit tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek.

Tempe This Week - Episode 9: FABRIC, Green and urban farming

Eating delicious food and wearing beautiful clothes can help our planet. It's podcast time! Hear ideas that will make both you and the planet happy. Green New American Restaurant chef/owner Damon Brasch, FABRIC co-founder Angela Johnson, Jessica Jupitus from Tempe Public Library, Madeline Mercer from Sustainability and Brenda Clark from Neighborhoods round out our guest list.

Tempe This Week - Episode 8: Councilmember Arlene Chin, Pet Rescue and BobaTea

April 19 episode: Featuring Councilmember Arlene Chin with her dog Finn, Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, Bubba Bites dog treats and Mango Rabbit

Councilmember Arlene Chin brings her dog, Finn, to the podcast for some locally-made treats. Bubba Bites are Finn-approved, delicious dog treats, produced by people with special needs. Hear about Lost Our Home Pet Rescue's work to help people keep their pets even when times are tight and find out how you can help. We also try out some Mango Rabbit boba tea. 

Guests include:
Councilmember Arlene Chin and her pup Finn
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue Founder and executive director Jodi Polanski
Tanya Chavez, City of Tempe Mayor and Council Chief of Staff

Hosts: Roy Tatem and Kris Baxter-Ging