Podcasts about old pueblo

What happens when you mix downtown energy, 94 performers, and a relentless love of laughter? You get the Improvathon—a 28-hour comedy marathon hosted by the Tucson Improv Movement (TIM)!

In this episode of Life Along the Streetcar, host Tom Heath sits down with Anthony Aldinger—better known around Tucson as Mr. Nature. From recycled instruments at Bookmans to soulful Sunday mornings on Little Leaf Radio, Mr. Nature has spent over a decade nurturing the minds and hearts of Tucson's youth through music, storytelling, and joy. Discover how a passion for nature, a pocket full of lizards, and a knack for rhythm blossomed into a city-wide movement of educational entertainment. Whether he's performing at the zoo, singing in schools, or leading community events like Play Palooza and Second Saturdays, Mr. Nature's Music Garden is planting seeds of connection and kindness all across the Old Pueblo.

We ignore the cold Michigan early spring and turn our attention to the warm Sonoran Desert to talk all about the 24 Hour in the Old Pueblo with first-time racers, Jim Owens and Jeremy Frew.

This week on the Hemp Show, we head to Tucson, Arizona, where Micaela Machado of Old Pueblo Hemp Co. is leading a hemp-building revolution. She said she hopes “Tucson becomes a hub for natural building and specifically hemp. I think Tucson, Arizona, is right for building, for processing. We have all the right weather and lots of land to do it with.” Machado is a general contractor with a background in sculpture and landscape architecture, and she's bringing her deep passion for sustainability and natural building to the hemp industry. Her passion is fueled by a drive to provide healthier housing alternatives for people. New houses are often made from hazardous materials that emit dangerous chemicals into the home, she said. “Every night we're sleeping in these Tupperware airtight toxic containers. And so I think that opens people's eyes” to natural building materials, she said. We'll hear how she made the leap from sculpting concrete for zoos and aquariums to pioneering hemp construction in the Southwest. She shares her “aha” moment with hemp and how her work is transforming communities, from feature walls to full-scale commercial projects. Plus, we'll get the details on the Hemp Building Fiesta, happening March 28-30 in Tucson — a hands-on workshop featuring some of the biggest names in the industry, including Sergiy “Dr. Hemphouse” Kovalenkov, Danny DeJarlais from Lower Sioux, Mary Jane Oatman from the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association and more. Also on the show, host Eric Hurlock gives the show's new guest host Sophia a crash coarse in building with hemp. Topics Covered: ✅ Micaela's journey from sculpture to hemp construction ✅ The origins of Old Pueblo Hemp Co. ✅ The unique challenges and opportunities for hemp building in the desert ✅ Tucson's first permitted hemp construction project ✅ The upcoming Hemp Building Fiesta — who's coming, what's happening, and why you should be there ✅ The future of hemp construction in Arizona Links & Resources: ✅  Old Pueblo Hemp Co. ✅  Hemp Building Fiesta Registration Thanks to our sponsors: ✅ IND Hemp – Family-owned hemp feed, food, and fiber company bringing new opportunities to farmers and manufacturers across the U.S. ✅ Americhanvre Cast Hemp – Providing educational resources and hands-on workshops for the hemp building community. ✅ Forever Green – Distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter. Music by Tin Bird Shadow

Tucson's rodeo tradition just got a monumental tribute!

In this final installment of our two-part series, Life Along the Streetcar revisits the pivotal moments that transformed downtown Tucson from 2005 to 2009. Join us as former City Council members Nina Trasoff and C.T. Revere, along with Glenn Lyons, the former CEO of the Downtown Tucson Partnership, reflect on the milestone projects and decisions that continue to shape the Old Pueblo.

Heritage in Motion: The Visionaries Behind Tucson's Downtown Revival In this special episode of Life Along the Streetcar, we take you on a journey through the transformative years of downtown Tucson, exploring how a bold vision and the modern streetcar reshaped the heart of the Old Pueblo. Join us as former City Council members Nina Trasoff and C.T. Revere, along with Glenn Lyons, former CEO of the Downtown Tucson Partnership, reflect on their experiences leading this ambitious revitalization from 2005 to 2009. Discover the challenges they faced during the 2008 economic downturn, the innovative solutions they employed, and the steadfast commitment to preserving Tucson's rich heritage while paving the way for a vibrant future. From navigating regulatory hurdles to fostering community support for the streetcar, this episode celebrates the visionaries who dared to dream big and deliver lasting change.

Send us a textJust shy of 21 years of honorable service to the "Old Pueblo."A University of Arizona grad and O/Malley's bartender- turned police officer apparently isn't as random as I suspected. Jon rattled off about 6 names of other folks who took a similar path! His degree in chemistry, and TA'ing at the university  threw me for a loop, but that's how these interviews consistently surprise me when discovering people's path to public service!!!!He said something I might have to put on a t-shirt: "It was their worst day, but for you it was Thursday." Yeah...we like to wax poetic here on the show sometimes!!!In typical fashion, we made it through his patrol years (a little over 9 years) and he is coming back next week to tell us about his 9+ years as a night detective.Tune in, tell your friends, and show him some love... Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

Welcome back to HempAware Radio, where we engage in enlightening conversations about hemp and its incredible prospects for the future.In this episode, host Tyler Hemp is joined by Mikaela Machado, a passionate advocate of sustainable building from Old Pueblo Hemp Co. Mikaela delves into the pressing issue of "toxic building syndrome," bringing awareness to how conventional building materials may be harming our health.She introduces hempcrete as an eco-friendly solution capable of significantly reducing energy costs and improving air quality. Beyond its environmental benefits, Mikaela highlights hemp's potential as a versatile material for construction that could help decrease global carbon emissions, create jobs, and offer safe environments in schools and hospitals.Together, they discuss the artistic nuances and building techniques of using hemp in construction, including innovative methods like prefabricated systems and spraycrete.Tune in as Mikaela shares her journey and insights on how hemp can revolutionize our homes, contributing to a healthier and sustainable future.Don't miss out on this inspiring dialogue about the plant that might just save the world—listen in and discover the potential of hemp with HempAware Radio.

Send us a textShawn grew up right here in the "Old Pueblo" and attended Salpoint HS before heading to the University of Arizona. He decided to enlist in the full-time Navy and, after his "sentence" as he mistakenly said, he decided to join the Pima County Sheriff's Department after a ride along experience convinced him this was the profession for him...He spent years on the Search and Rescue Unit, Mental Health Support Unit and ultimately became a Detective where he worked hand in hand with a future Choir Practice guest, Corrections Lt. Sean Stewart.I had a great time listening to his stories and getting to know Shawn, I can't wait for The Squad to get to know him as well!!! Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

My special guest is author Daryl Mallet, who is here to discuss the paranormal haunts in the city of Tucson, Arizona. You can pick up his book to add to your collection from Amazon. Wandering spirits, vengeful ghosts, and unexplained sightings in Tucson, Arizona. The benign, candle-carrying ghost of Mayor Levi Manning is reported to roam the halls of Manning House, while a frightening presence is said to lurk in the projectionist room at the Fox Theatre. In Room 242 of the Hotel Congress, guests have described a woman in white sitting at the end of the bed, while other spirits have been spotted in the halls. From the Mission San Xavier del Bac, built in 1700, to the grounds of the University of Arizona, stories of paranormal encounters abound. Join author Daryl F. Mallett and discover the thrilling and bone-chilling history of the Old Pueblo.Follow Our Other ShowsFollow UFO WitnessesFollow Crime Watch WeeklyFollow Paranormal FearsFollow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle StoriesJoin our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content.Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradioFollow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio

Taylor Lideen is a a professional off-road bike racer with an extensive resume of strong two-wheeled results. But he's far more than a rider. This is hands down one of my favorite and most meaningful conversations to date.  In this episode of The Bounce Forward Podcast, Taylor and I will explore his struggles with anxiety and depression, while also diving into his mission to be a mental health advocate. From wins and podiums ultra endurance races like 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo and Unbound XL, to Marathon National Championships, True Grit and Rule of Three, to spending weeks at a time in bed when in the midst of a mental health episode, we'll discuss how Taylor is shifting his mindset, courageously and passionately bouncing forward day after day.  Taylor Lideen is not only a testament to a resilient and tenacious human that is living the BA Way (the Be Audacious Way), but he's the personification of what it looks like to bounce forward—not one time from an injury, but every day, while navigating depression and anxiety.  In this episode, Taylor and I share our stories and struggles with depression, getting raw, real and vulnerable, in hopes of truly connecting, while destigmatizing depression and mental health challenges. The guards are down, the masks are off, and we both share some dark times and deep stories from the depths of despair. Anyone who has or knows a family member or close friend who has experienced depression, anxiety or mental health challenges will relate to the waves we ride in this episode, and I'm pretty sure that you'll find Taylor's story to be a lifeline, buoying us up when the waves are crashing down.  Taylor's website: https://www.taylorlideen.com/ Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlideen/ Taylor's Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoTCH2oEGUk Leadville 100 Fundraiser: ⁠⁠⁠firstdescents.org/fundraiser/⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠beaudacious.com⁠⁠⁠ Michael's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@michaelleachba⁠⁠⁠ Show's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thebounceforward⁠⁠⁠ This episode was powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bicycle Station ⁠

In this special episode of Life Along the Streetcar, host Tom Heath turns the spotlight on himself, sharing his compelling origin story. Discover how an unexpected encounter with Tucson's rich history sparked Tom's passion for uncovering and promoting the hidden gems of the Old Pueblo. From his first awe-inspiring visit to the Presidio Museum to his journey of becoming a dedicated advocate for Tucson's urban core, Tom reveals the experiences that transformed him from a newcomer to a community champion. Join us as Tom recounts his personal evolution and the creation of the Life Along the Streetcar podcast. Hear about the pivotal moments that inspired him to delve deeper into Tucson's cultural heritage, fostering a deeper connection with the community. This episode is a heartfelt reflection on Tom's mission to share the stories that make Tucson unique, encouraging listeners to explore and appreciate the vibrant urban core. Tune in to learn about the man behind the mic, his unwavering commitment to Tucson, and the ongoing journey to preserve and celebrate the city's rich history and dynamic future.

After participating in the Life Time Grand Prix in its first two years, Taylor Lideen missed out on a spot this year. While that might leave some riders struggling for motivation, it's done the opposite for him. Two weeks ago, at Sea Otter (the first Grand Prix race of the season), he snagged 6th place, just seconds off the podium. The next weekend, he placed 6th at Whiskey Off Road. In February, he and Lachlan Morton set a decisive record at 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. Taylor attributes these results to multiple factors, including a brand new approach to training that has put him in the best shape of his career. Without the pressure of having to wrestle for points at all the Grand Prix races this year, he's pursuing an ambitious and varied schedule, including Unbound XL, Leadville, and Vapor Trail.Taylor sat down with Payson in Bentonville this week to talk about missing out on the Grand Prix, why his new training methods might be controversial for some, and why seat tube angle was one of the things he was most excited about when he joined Allied this year. They also talk about the exacting approach to nutrition that helped him win Unbound XL in 2021 and the time he came face-to-face with a mountain lion on a training ride.Instagram: @theadventurestacheYouTube: Payson McElveen

Join us this week on "Life Along The Streetcar" as we delve into the enchanting streets of Tucson with Emily Walsh and Jody Hardy, the pioneering spirits behind the Tucson Tome Gnome Initiative. Discover how this unique project fosters community connection and celebrates local culture by hiding books in the most artistic and unexpected nooks of our city. In this episode, Emily and Jody share the origins of the Tome Gnome, its impact on local explorers, and how this initiative complements Tucson's vibrant art scene. We also take you through the scenic alleys and hidden gems that define the heart and soul of downtown Tucson, highlighting how art and literature intertwine to create a richer urban tapestry. Whether you're a longtime local or a curious visitor, this journey with the Tucson Tome Gnome will inspire you to see the Old Pueblo in a whole new light. Don't miss this captivating discussion that brings to life the pages of community stories right under our noses. Listen, engage, and explore with us: - Like and share if you enjoy the episode. - Follow us to catch every new episode. - Comment below your thoughts or your own discoveries in Tucson's artistic alleys. Discover more about Life Along The Streetcar: - Visit our website at https://lifealongthestreetcar.org - Connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LifeAlongTheStreetcar - Dive into additional episodes here on SoundCloud. Embark on your own urban adventure with us and see what hidden treasures you can uncover!

Hello, fellow spooky enthusiasts This episode we talk about our creepy but awesome experience at our local Old Tucson Studios! A local old movie studio here in the mountains of Tucson Arizona. A Tucson staple! With lots of spooky history! A must see if you are ever here in the Old Pueblo. Take a listen to our experience and see if you are up for the next one!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fear-in-the-southwest/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fear-in-the-southwest/support

Hop into the vibrant world of Ralph Philbaum, where a single rabbit on a tequila bottle leaps into a universe of color and creativity on "Life Along The Streetcar". This episode, "Colors of Curiosity," takes you on a journey through the streets of Tucson, following the unexpected trails of inspiration that guide Ralph's watercolor wonders. Dive into the heart of the Old Pueblo as we uncover how ancient Aztec mythology and the serendipitous discovery of a rabbit merge to shape the vivid landscapes of Ralph's artwork. Episode Highlights: - The Spark of Creation: Discover how a peculiar rabbit on a tequila label ignited Ralph's artistic flame, leading him to explore the rich tapestry of Aztec culture and mythology. - A Canvas of Colors: Experience the transition from monochrome to a kaleidoscope as Ralph embraces the vibrant possibilities of watercolor, transforming blank canvases into bursts of life. - Tucson's Artistic Tapestry: Journey through the local art scene with Ralph, a testament to Tucson's nurturing environment for artists and creatives. - Ralph's Artistic Evolution: From a house painter to a master of watercolors, learn about Ralph's transformative journey into becoming a prominent figure in Tucson's art community. Dive into "Colors of Curiosity" and let the whimsy of a rabbit lead you through Ralph Philbaum's artistic odyssey in Tucson. Don't just listen to the story—see the world through Ralph's eyes, where every detail tells a tale, and every color sings a song of the desert. Listen, Love, Share!

Episode 87 - Mic Check, Training Camps, #24HOP, and Dream Bikes What up party people. My voice went out between recording the episode and the show intro so I'm sparing y'all the pain of listening to my scraggly voice. Just trust me that there's a lot of juicy content in this episode so sit back and enjoy the banter. Hit us up with any feedback or questions for the show at bonkbrospodcast@gmail.com or find the show page on Instagram and follow us there (@bonkbros @dylanjawnson @adamsaban6 @tylerclouti @raddaddizzle @scottmcgilljr). Alright let's get this thing started.   Patreon: http://patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros   For more Dylan Johnson content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIf1xvRN8pzyd_VfLgj_dow Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl on Pixabay.com: https://pixabay.com/music/id-111445/  Listener Question Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T37wGRLk6iYTCF6X_DQ9yfcaYtfAQceKpBJYR5W7DVA/edit?ts=642eb6d6     The Following Summary Was Generated Using AI And Should Not Be Held To The Higher Standards Of Sentient Beings - Riverside.fm   The conversation begins with a discussion about mic troubles and the lack of preparedness at the start of the podcast. The hosts then talk about hard training camps and the challenges they present. They also discuss the complaints about mattresses at a previous camp. The conversation shifts to preparations for the Mid-South race and the concept of hard training camps. The hosts review the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo race and discuss pacing strategies in 24-hour races. They also talk about lapped races and the pros and cons of team events. The conversation concludes with a debate about team vs solo racing. The conversation covers topics such as the Lifetime Grand Prix, tire choices, and the BWR Arizona race. The hosts discuss the challenges of choosing teammates, the performance of new Challenge tires, and the debate on tire width preferences. They also debate the effectiveness of tire testing methods and share their experiences with flat tires. The discussion concludes with a review of the BWR Arizona course and the decisive sections of the race. The conversation covers topics such as hosting events, the benefits of ear flap helmets, the difference between riding into a headwind and climbing, chain waxing, and the use of other lubes. The hosts also introduce Bonk Bros as a sponsor and discuss the advantages of using 650B gravel tires. The conversation concludes with a discussion about peeing in bibs during races. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to cycling, including peeing during a race, dream bikes, power output and performance, and fueling during long races.   Takeaways   Mic troubles and lack of preparedness can affect the start of a podcast. Hard training camps can be challenging but can also provide valuable experiences. Comfortable mattresses are important for a good night's sleep at training camps. Pacing strategies are crucial in 24-hour races. Lapped races can offer unique challenges and opportunities for riders. Team events can provide camaraderie and a different racing experience. Choosing the right teammate is crucial in team-based races like the Lifetime Grand Prix. Tire choice is a personal preference, with some riders preferring narrower tires for perceived speed and others opting for wider tires for increased traction and comfort. Testing tire performance can be subjective, and different testing methods may yield different results. Flat tires can be a significant challenge in gravel races, and riders employ various strategies to minimize the risk. Understanding the course details and decisive sections of a race can help riders plan their strategies and tire choices. Consider the timing and scheduling of events to avoid conflicts with other races. Ear flap helmets may provide aerodynamic advantages and reduce wind noise. Riding into a headwind can feel worse than climbing due to expectations and lack of reward. Chain waxing can provide a smooth and clean drivetrain, but proper application is important. Bonk Bros offers a range of products for cyclists, including chain waxing systems. The choice between 650B and 700C gravel tires depends on the specific race and conditions. Peeing in bibs during races can be a time-saving strategy, especially in cold and wet conditions. Peeing during a race can be a necessary strategy to stay warm and maintain performance. Dream bikes vary for each individual, and sponsorship can limit the options available. Power output and performance are key factors in cycling, and different riders have different strengths. Fueling properly during long races is crucial for maintaining energy levels and performance.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Mic Troubles 01:22 Discussion about Hard Training Camps 03:52 Complaints about Mattresses at Camp 04:56 Preparations for the Mid-South Race 09:57 Review of the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo Race 14:19 Pacing Strategies in 24-Hour Races 18:00 Discussion about Lapped Races 19:21 Other 24-Hour Races and Team Events 23:58 Debate about Team vs Solo Racing 25:24 Discussion about the Lifetime Grand Prix and choosing teammates 28:44 Conversation about the new Challenge tire 30:48 Debate on tire width preferences 35:09 Debate on tire testing methods 39:14 Discussion about the BWR Arizona race 42:21 Review of the BWR Arizona course 45:13 Debate on flat tires and tire choices 48:12 Discussion about the course details of BWR Arizona 49:41 Discussion about hosting events and ear flap helmets 52:00 Why riding into a headwind feels worse than riding up a climb 54:41 Conversation about chain waxing and the Silca Crockpotinator 4000 57:00 Discussion about the benefits of using a wax chain 01:01:15 Introduction of Bonk Bros as a sponsor 01:08:31 Conversation about using other lubes and sponsors 01:09:34 Comparison between 650B and 700C gravel tires 01:12:42 Discussion about peeing in bibs during races 01:14:14 Peeing during a race 01:16:00 Dream bikes 01:19:00 Power output and performance 01:22:00 Fueling during long races 01:23:05 Conclusion    

This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Katrine Hase. Katrine last summer "2023 set out on her bicycle from Jasper, Alberta Canada to ride to Antelope Wells, New Mexico along the Great Divide. Katrine did this amazing trip because she wanted to do something epic to celebrate her 50th year on the planet and her 10th year of sobriety. What better way than to spend two months in the mountains cycling? With the support of family she sets off on this solo journey. Her journey on the Great Divide is uniquely hers with a few detours along the way to fit her needs and adapt to weather, safety, bike repairs and keep moving forward. Early in her recovery, she realized that she needed to find new social outlets that no longer involved alcohol. She started taking movement classes called Nia, which led her to try ballroom dancing and finally to sign up for an adult ballet class. Luckily, around the time she was hitting limits in dance, she rediscovered biking. Katrina's son was working at a bike shop and starting to get involved in mountain biking. He and Katrina's husband were having a lot of fun on bikes, so eventually she took a leap and purchased a bike of her own. From there, there has been no stopping her. Mountain racing, bike packing and now the Tour Divide. SInce 2019 a few of the events and races she has accomplished. 2019—Won 1st place series age group in citizen category Minnesota Mountain Bike Series; became level 1 certified mountain bike coach and started coaching local mountain bike team • 2020—Completed level 3 coach certification and coached for MCA; competed in women's comp category in Minnesota Mountain Bike Series (Border Crossing race 1st overall women's) • 2021—Won 2nd place series age group for Moab Rocks 3-day stage race; 3rd place age group Giant's Ridge long GRIND; competed in first enduro race in Duluth, MN; completed 100-mile supported 3 day/2 night ride of Maah Daah Hey trail in North Dakota • 2022—3rd place age group Lutsen 69er race. Completed gravel century ride. 3rd place age group Fat Bike Worlds. Bikepacking trips: Yellow River Loop (Iowa, overnighter); Tour of the Canyons hut trip (video) from Grand Junction, CO to Moab UT (3 days/2 nights); Vapor Trail (video) (Colorado, 4 days/3 nights); Gravel Pizza Overnighter (Wisconsin); solo Maah Daah Hey Deuce route (video) (overnight). Completed Marji Gesick 50. • 2023—Duo category at 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo (video); 3rd place age group Epic Singletrack Full; 1st place age group Fat Bike Worlds. Bikepacking trips: Extended Mammoth Gravel Loop (video) (3 days/2 nights); GDMBR starting in Jasper on Icefields Parkway (videos); North loop of Monumental Loop (New Mexico, 3 days/2 days Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com Powered by: Rock Creek Outfitters - www.rockcreekoutfitters.com Sponsored by: Mountain View Auto Dealers Chattanooga Concrete: https://chattanoogaconcreteco.com/ RoofingCo.com: www.roofingco.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Last Night, Locked on Coyotes' Matthew Jacobson travelled down the lonely I-10 to the Old Pueblo of Tucson to cover the Tucson Roadrunners. The Arizona Coyotes' top minor league affiliate took on the Iowa Wild and took them down 3-1. Matt provides his top analysis and discusses his conversations with Roadrunners staff and players after the game. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Last Night, Locked on Coyotes' Matthew Jacobson travelled down the lonely I-10 to the Old Pueblo of Tucson to cover the Tucson Roadrunners. The Arizona Coyotes' top minor league affiliate took on the Iowa Wild and took them down 3-1. Matt provides his top analysis and discusses his conversations with Roadrunners staff and players after the game.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Jazz singer Dominique Eade, rocker Dweezil Zappa, and comedy legend Vicki Lawrence all bring their talents to The Old Pueblo.

Election day in Tucson and surrounding areas. How does the GOP's internal conflict play out AFTER the primaries next year?

After a few exhibition games, the Wildcats are gearing up for another exciting season in the Old Pueblo. Please enjoy our 2023-24 season preview. Bear Down!

art inspires culture unites Get to know Tucson's arts and culture scene with MK and Beezy, whose first podcast episode is a riotous preview of local happenings. With infectious humor and chemistry, they run through upcoming events like November's graffiti festival Rock the Spot, Chef Chepe's new spot Lucky Roll on Oracle, and the Halloween party Bar with Friends. Their passion for Tucson comes through as they flex their music and nightlife expertise, dishing on hip-hop happenings, classical music drops, and Friday night poor decisions. MK and Beezy's podcast is your ticket to the Old Pueblo's vibrant cultural side. October 21st was officially declared Favianna Rodriguez Day in South Tucson! https://www.instagram.com/p/CywhkjPPQsv/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== “Rock Tha Spot” graffiti festival returns this year https://www.instagram.com/p/CxZ4lhjuwfX/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Bar w/Friends Halloween party! https://www.instagram.com/p/CyblbVHPxAs/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Halloween around the world https://www.npr.org/2022/10/28/1130836737/how-halloween-is-celebrated-around-the-world LuckyRollOnOracle is coming 10/31 https://instagram.com/luckyrollonoracle?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== SAACA/Catalyst Tucson Hip Hop City Council Meeting https://www.saaca.org/ SASO & OCF have linked up to do concert videos https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy051kMrpX_/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== & https://sasomusic.org/ The Couch: presented by Takeover Lounge https://instagram.com/loungetakeover?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Quotes from Mk "Jump and Annette will appear." "I should have some classical music playing behind me right now." Quotes from Beezy "I love gunshots." "Poor choices that you can make on a Friday night." #Podcast #Culture #Art #Music #Tucson #Halloween #Graffiti #HipHop #Rap #Festival #Chef #Symphony #Concert #Lounge #Friday #Nightlife #Party #Costume --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artinspirescultureunites/message

By day, Tom Heath is a mild-mannered Senior Loan Office with NOVA Home Loans. During his off-hours, he's all about supporting downtown Tucson and sharing its diverse treasures with others. He does this through his radio show “Life Along the Streetcar,” which focuses on the social, cultural, & economic events impacting those who live, work and play in Tucson's urban core. He chats with Russell and Alan about what's happening in the Old Pueblo, as well as what footprints from the past remain visible and impactful.

Ever since he was a child, Taylor Lideen knew he experienced the world differently. Even before he knew that he suffered from depression and anxiety, he noticed that his emotions seemed to run higher than other people's. As a teen, he struggled with his mental health even as he built a  successful career as a cyclist. Over the years, he's won 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo and Unbound XL, and is competing in the Life Time Grand Prix for the second time this year. But his bouts with crippling depression have been a consistent presence in his life, both on and off the bike. Last year, he released a film, Shifting Mindset, in which he opens up for the first time about his struggles with mental health. In this week's episode, Taylor talks about navigating depression and anxiety as a child, and how his love of cycling was both an escape and a trigger. He talks about how meeting his wife Mary in high school changed his life, how his relationship with his dad was caught up in his anxiety about attaining race results, and the therapy he credits with saving his life. Since speaking openly about his battle with mental health, Taylor says he's felt a sense of relief. He tells Payson why he felt it was the right time to address his struggles publicly, and how he's hoping others might benefit from hearing his story. Instagram: @theadventurestache

Tucsonan David Rychener spent a career in the health field, but a lifetime in music. A singer and songwriter, David performs in many venues around the Old Pueblo, including weekly at White Stallion Ranch. He saddles up to the ranch, guitar in hand, to chat with Russell and Alan about his love of western tunes, what influences his songwriting, and how he's sharing music through his new podcast “Cowboy at Heart.”

On this week's show, we're going to speak with John Vornholt. He's a best selling author, actor, playwright, director, screenwriter, journalist. He's a co founder of Active Imagination Theater. And we're going to learn about an upcoming Old Pueblo Playwrights event at the Temple of Music and Art. We're also going to learn about his work in helping children embrace improv. Today is March 19th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden gems everyone should know about. From A Mountain to UArizona and all stops in between. You get the inside track- right here on 99.1 FM, streaming on DowntownRadio.org- we're also available on your iPhone or Android using our very own Downtown Radio app. Reach us by email contact@lifealongthestreetcar.org -- interact with us on Facebook @Life Along the Streetcar and follow us on Twitter @StreetcarLife--- And check out our past episodes on www.lifeAlongTheStreetcar.org, Spotify, iTunes or asking your smart speaker to "Play Life Along The Streetcar Podcast." Our intro music is by Ryanhood and we exit with music from YOT Club, "Dog Song."

"IS THIS ON?" begins 2023 with highlights of the 139th ANNUAL TUCSON NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE. Join Dave and Phil directly from the parade route down Fourth Avenue as they review floats, marching bands and the food ad fun court. Plus, many celebrities stop by the reviewing stand to chat. It's the Old Pueblo's social event of the year and you have a front row seat. We also talk about Hari Kondabolu's recent show at 191 Toole. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil695/message

This week's guest interview is with Polar adventurer, expedition guide, dog musher and educator, Eric Larsen. Eric has spent the past 15 years of his life traveling in some of the most remote and wild places left on earth including Antarctica, the North Pole, Everest and the biggest challenge of them all - cancer.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products to fuel your sport. UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. UCAN also has hydration products focused on giving you the sodium you need when hydrating, including several clean and light flavors. Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   In Today's Show Feature Interview Eric Larsen Adventurer, Guide and Educator Endurance News Bermuda World Triathlon Series Race Results El Tour de Tucson, November 19 Ironman Arizona, November 20 What's new in the 303 Victoria Brumfield Now Chief Executive Officer of USA Triathlon You Get What You Give, Ask Primal Why Videos of the Week 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda   Feature Interview: Eric Larsen Polar adventurer, expedition guide, dog musher and educator, Eric Larsen has spent the past 15 years of his life traveling in some of the most remote and wild places left on earth.   In 2006, Eric and Lonnie Dupre completed the first ever summer expedition to the North Pole. During this journey, the duo pulled and paddled specially modified canoes across 550 miles of shifting sea ice and open ocean.   Eric successfully led his first expedition to the South Pole in 2008, covering nearly 600 miles in 41 days. Eric is now one of only a few Americans in to have skied to both the North and South Poles.   In November 2009, Eric returned to Antarctica for the first leg of his world record Save the Poles expedition. This time he completed a 750-mile ski traverse to the geographic South arriving on January 2, 2010.   Two short months later he was dropped off at northern Ellesmere Island for a winter-style North Pole Journey. The international team reached the North Pole 51 days later on Earth Day - April 22, 2010.   He completed the Save the Poles expedition by reaching the summit of Mt. Everest on October 15th, 2010 becoming the first person in history to reach the world's three 'poles' within a 365-day period.   In March 2014, Eric Larsen and Ryan Waters set out to traverse nearly 500 miles across the melting Arctic Ocean, unsupported, from Northern Ellesmere Island to the geographic North Pole. Despite being one of the most cold and hostile environments on the planet, the Arctic Ocean has seen a steady and significant reduction of sea ice over the past seven years due to climate change. Because of this, Larsen's and Waters' trip—dubbed the "Last North Expedition"—is expected to be the last human-powered trek to the North Pole, ever. Eric Larsen (explorer) - Wikipedia Eric Larsen Explore   Kindred spirits indeed 3 day Gunnison Spring bar tent Camp stove Grew up in Wisconsin Read books about explorations; fascinated by Alaska Taught Environmental Education In January 2021, Eric was initially diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer, but upon further biopsies was categorized as Stage 3b. After a year of intensive chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, he is currently still in treatment. Cancer journey a lot like an explanation   News Sponsor Buddy Insurance: Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: 2022 Bermuda World Triathlon Championship Series Flora out of the water second Raining on bike On the 3rd loop of bike joined by maya kingma Knibb was more than 40 back at the start of the bike but in 3rd place by t2 (45 seconds)   Vincent Luis led from swim to finish The front 7 gave an impressive t2 performance all coming it as a pack and dismounting in unison Blummenfelt and Yee were in a second pack   Results: Elite Women | 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda • World Triathlon Pos First Name Last Name YOB Country Start Num Time Swim 1500m T1 Bike 40km T2 Run 10km 1 Flora Duffy 1987  BER 1 02:01:26 00:20:15 00:00:42 01:05:26 00:00:26 00:34:39 2 Taylor Knibb 1998  USA 7 02:03:04 00:20:46 00:00:47 01:05:32 00:00:32 00:35:28 3 Beth Potter 1991  GBR 2 02:03:17 00:20:47 00:00:42 01:06:45 00:00:24 00:34:41 4 Laura Lindemann 1996  GER 4 02:04:00 00:20:35 00:00:44 01:06:56 00:00:27 00:35:20 5 Taylor Spivey 1991  USA 3 02:04:05 00:20:42 00:00:44 01:06:47 00:00:26 00:35:27     Results: Elite Men | 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda • World Triathlon Pos First Name Last Name YOB Country Start Num Time Swim 1500m T1 Bike 40km T2 Run 10km 1 Vincent Luis 1989  FRA 4 01:49:37 00:19:01 00:00:45 00:58:06 00:00:25 00:31:22 2 Antonio Serrat Seoane 1995  ESP 6 01:49:45 00:19:43 00:00:39 00:58:19 00:00:23 00:30:43 3 Roberto Sanchez Mantecon 1996  ESP 24 01:49:54 00:19:51 00:00:42 00:58:07 00:00:25 00:30:52 4 Jelle Geens 1993  BEL 1 01:49:59 00:19:49 00:00:41 00:58:05 00:00:21 00:31:06 5 Alex Yee 1998  GBR 2 01:50:04 00:19:40 00:00:38 00:58:21 00:00:26 00:31:01 6 Kristian Blummenfelt 1994  NOR 51 01:50:06 00:19:37 00:00:43 00:58:14 00:00:24 00:31:10   Tucson Bikes for Change to give out over 500 free bikes TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson Bikes for Change is giving out more than 500 bicycles for children in need, before the start of El Tour de Tucson.   These special children will receive a bicycle, a helmet, lock and t-shirt at certain locations, along with a free Tour de Tucson Kid's Fun Ride registration.   "This year, Serve Our City is excited to Partner with El Tour de Tucson and their Tucson Bikes for Change program by helping to provide volunteers at seven locations throughout the city to assemble 500 bikes provided by a host of great sponsors for children in need," said Outreach Pastor Robin Blumenthal.   “What a great way for so many partners to join forces and give Tucson kids the chance to experience the joy of riding a bike in our beautiful city," expressed Blumenthal.   TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — As El Tour de Tucson draws closer, drivers in the Tucson and surrounding areas will want to take note and prepare for upcoming road closures the day of the race, Saturday Nov. 19.   An anticipated 7,000 cyclists will navigate the Old Pueblo and surrounding areas beginning at 8 a.m. Multiple variations of the El Tour route are planned:   The Century - 102-mile route; 7 a.m. start The Metric Century - 62-mile route; 9 a.m. start The Half Metric Century - 32-mile route; 10:15 a.m. start The FUN Rides! - 10, 5, and 1-mile routes; 8:00 a.m. start   All routes start and end around the Tucson Community Center (TCC), with live music, food, beer garden and other exhibitors in the Eckbo Plaza, 260 S. Church Ave.   “It's important we let the Tucson community and its surrounding areas to the south – Green Valley & Sahuarita – know what roads will be closed during El Tour on November 19," said El Tour Executive Director TJ Juskiewicz.   "We want to make sure everyone is prepared for our road closures as they plan their day. Our ride begins at 7 a.m. and goes to 4 p.m. with roads being closed at various times. Those times are listed on the list we've sent," added Juskiewicz. Organizers suggest parking in one of the two garages at the TCC, or any number of the city, county or private surface lots in the area.   Bike valet services will be available at the finish line and is included as part of the registration for riders.   Mark Allen's brother Gary and his wife Michelle Allen   From Arizona to Bahrain – Five races still to look forward to in 2022 10 Nov 2022 by John Levison We may be approaching the middle of November and the racing calendar is indeed winding down for 2022, but there are a still several notable events to look forward to. Some stellar start-lists, high-quality races – and a very significant World Championship title showdown – still remain.   We've done a little forward planning and picked out five of our highlights to look forward to in the Pro triathlon world between now and the end of 2022.   IRONMAN Arizona: 20 November With live coverage of the event from Tempe, IRONMAN Arizona offers a $100,000 prize purse, four Kona qualifying slots (2MPRO / 2WPRO) and a pretty impressive start list, should the majority of these athletes all show.   For the men those names include Joe Skipper (fifth in Kona), the full-distance debut of Ben Kanute (second at the 70.3 World Champ), Mr Yo Yo Yo, Sam Long, IRONMAN Des Moines winner Matt Hanson, Chris Leiferman (fourth at the IRONMAN World Champs, St George), Kristian Hogenhaug (2021 World Triathlon LD Champion) and INEOS rider, Cameron Wurf. Lots of fast athletes on a historically fast course. What's not to like?   joe-skipper-kona-2022-bike Joe Skipper – Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images for IRONMAN The women are headed by Skye Moench (fourth in St George), Sarah True and Great Britain's IRONMAN Lanzarote champion, Lydia Dant.     What's New in the 303: Victoria Brumfield Now Chief Executive Officer of USA Triathlon COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Victoria Brumfield today was announced by USA Triathlon Board of Directors Chair Joel Rosinbum as the Chief Executive Officer for the National Governing Body.   Brumfield, who has served as USA Triathlon's interim CEO since early September, becomes the organization's first female CEO in its 40-plus-year history.   Brumfield has been a highly impactful executive within the organization for more than four years, serving as an innovative and results-driven leader for the sport and organization. Her vision and leadership led the development and implementation of USA Triathlon's most recent strategic plan – Elevate 2028 – that sets the path for the organization through the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.   “I'm honored to lead USA Triathlon during such an important time, and I want to thank Joel, the USA Triathlon Board of Directors and members of the hiring committee for the opportunity,” Brumfield said. “Multisport is transformative, unifying and empowering, and I am proud and ready to wake up every morning and bring this sport and community to more people. I look forward to working closely with our constituents and team to continue to spread the virtues of our sport far and wide, serve our community in a way that enables everyone to prosper, build on the development programs for youth and junior athletes, and celebrate our sport and community every day.”   A trailblazer and advocate throughout her career, Brumfield was hired as the first female member of the USA Triathlon's Executive Leadership Team. Brumfield's leadership has elevated and empowered female leaders within the organization at every level of the organization. Additionally, Brumfield has been a staunch proponent of diversity, equality, inclusion and access (DEIA) during her time at USA Triathlon and worked to make DEIA a focal point of the organization's long-term strategic plan, annual priorities and hiring processes, among other areas.   Brumfield has helped transform USA Triathlon's approach to service and the constituents it serves, most notably race directors, clubs, coaches, officials and age-group athletes. She has instilled a focus on building meaningful relationships with community members across the United States and emphasized the need for both resource development and initiatives and programs that drive value at the grassroots level.   Prior to her appointment as interim CEO Brumfield most recently served as USA Triathlon's Chief of Staff and Chief Business Development Officer. She led the turnaround of USA Triathlon from a transactional entity to an organization celebrated for its service leadership by fostering a culture of collaboration both internally and externally. With a people-first approach, Brumfield helped USA Triathlon earn best-place-to-work recognition by Front Office Sports, Outside Magazine, and Colorado Springs Gazette.   In 2020 Brumfield was named the Chief Business Development Officer, in addition to her Chief of Staff role, and led business development and partnerships. Under her leadership,U USA Triathlon led unprecedented commercial growth and strategic partnerships, even while navigating the Covid-19 pandemic.   In her role as Chief of Staff, Brumfield was responsible for directing strategic planning, managing and streamlining the organization's operational plan, and overseeing cross-functional projects with large-scale organizational impact. She also directly oversaw business administration including human resources, finance, and information technology (IT), for three years.   Brumfield currently serves on the World Triathlon Audit Committee and was a member of the SportsBusiness Journal “Game Changers: Women in Sports Business” 2020 Class.   Prior to USA Triathlon, Brumfield worked in the endurance sports industry for nearly 20 years across a number of roles that gave her both a broad understanding of the business of the sport and the opportunity to grow and inspire triathlon communities at the local level. Most recently, she was a founding member of the Virgin Sport start-up in Sir Richard Branson's global Virgin Group. Before Virgin, Victoria's roots were deeply embedded in triathlon as the former Event Director for the New York City Triathlon, IRONMAN US Championship, 2003 ITU World Cup in New York City, 2005 ITU Age Group World Championships in Hawaii, and 2004 USA Olympic trials for Triathlon, among others.   Brumfield is a passionate amateur short and long-distance triathlete and endurance athlete. She studied finance and earned a Master of Business Administration from the NYU Stern School Of Business. She currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colo.   You Get What You Give, Ask Primal Why By Bill Plock Nov 6, 2022–Denver  In 1998, The New Radicals released the song, “You Get What You Give” and it seems to have resonated strongly as a business mantra with premier cycling apparel manufacturer Primal of Denver.   As I looked around the room at the Four Seasons conference room during the PrimalBike 2022 gathering a couple of weeks ago, it dawned on me that between all of the rides represented here, well over $150 million is raised each and every year for a variety of causes; cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, college scholarships, community causes and so much more.   Between the rides, tens of thousands of riders explore roads in every corner of America. The reason they were all in Denver? Primal, a thirty-year-old company supplies cycling clothing for all of these rides and the cyclists who spend hours raising money and a lifetime rolling on roads.   Thirty years ago, Dave Edwards made some cool cycling t-shirts and sold them out of the back of his car in Moab. They were a hit and one thing has led to another and thousands upon thousands of designs later Primal has evolved into one of cycling's top brands of cycling wear.   Each year, Primal invites some of their top customers to meet and discuss the “state of the union” in cycling events and ponder the future, and share ideas on how to improve events and the sport of cycling. This year's attendee's included leaders from MS, RAGBRAI, Bike New York, Pan-Mass Challenge, Outside, and many others. All of the organizations attending, some for-profit and most non-profits, raise enormous money, but so does Primal.   Since its inception, Primal has given away over 12 million dollars. Says founder, President/CEO Dave Edwards about the gathering, “the most meaningful part is making connections and sharing knowledge and experiences. We're privileged to work with incredible partners, and we wanted to provide an opportunity for them to get together in a setting that inspires learning, conversations, and relationship building that makes their events even better while getting more people on bikes.”   The Pan-Mass Challenge, in particular, raising $63million in one ride for cancer research leads the peloton of charity. Said President, Jarrett Collins, “Primal is a great partner for the Pan-Mass Challenge because they support many of our teams with high-quality kits, AND they give back to the fundraising efforts of those teams, all in the service of defeating cancer!”   The group had break-out sessions focused on discussing a variety of topics ranging from sustainability to trends such as gravel, or as Jarrett Collins termed, “unpaved”. Steve Schulz from Cycle Oregon gave us a peek behind the curtains of their Community of Giving (COG) program and the impact their ride has on its communities and how it helps build everything from community centers to improving community relationships.   The group took to the streets and rode bikes to further build camaraderie and consider ideas aimed at getting more people on bikes and raising more money.   Ken Podziba, President of Bike New York holds the largest one-day ride in the United States, the Five Boro Bike Tour with over 32,000 riders (303 articles about the ride HERE) and said of the conference, “the conference, which was interesting, engaging, informative, and entertaining, provided an opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of our country's top bike event organizers.  I left Denver with a much greater knowledge of Primal's creative and managerial processes, learning things we can apply to our events, and making some awesome new friends – now that's a successful conference!”   If you measure yourself by the peers you attract, Primal has attracted many of the best of the best when it comes to top cycling events and raising money for good causes. You Get What You Give seemed more than obvious at PrimalBike 2022.   Aspen unicyclist left his mark on famed Iron Horse Bicycle Classic It's only fitting that Aspen's Mike “Pinto” Tierney is going out “No. 1” in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic.   Not “No. 1” as in the fastest in the famed race and recreational ride between Durango and Silverton. Nor did he log the most years riding in the event, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year on Memorial Day Weekend.   Instead, he is the guy who has turned heads for tackling the grueling 47-mile ride over two mountain passes exceeding 10,000 feet on one wheel.   In Aspen, Tierney is famed for working 40 years on the exalted Aspen Highlands Ski Patrol and for ­regularly riding his unicycle up Independence Pass and Maroon and Castle Creek roads — and even on a ­variety of mountain bike trails in the Roaring Fork Valley.   In Durango and Silverton, he's known as the crazy dude who rides a one-wheeled cycle with no brakes up and down some of the most challenging passes in Colorado.   “A 63-year-old unicycling 50 miles from Durango to Silverton sounds a little crazy. I don't mind being called crazy,” Tierney said.   This year's event was his eighth and final Iron Horse. “I was the only unicyclist to do it, ever,” he said. Others started, none finished. He heard of a unicyclist from Cortez who rode the route, just not during the Iron Horse.   Unicycles weren't allowed in the event prior to 2005. Rules changed and Tierney jumped at the opportunity — and promptly got humbled. Six unis started. The other riders dropped out along the route. Tierney started with the two-wheeled riders and was quickly left in the dust. One restaurant hung a sign on the door saying, “Free food to Lance Armstrong and any unicyclist that finishes.” By the time Tierney finished, the restaurant was closed for the day because all riders had long since finished.   He changed strategy the next time he rode it in 2015. He started an hour early and got the flats north of Durango out of the way. In that and subsequent years, he got used to the racers sweeping by him on lower Coal Bank Pass, then the recreational riders catching him higher up the major ascent. He completes the ride between 6 and 6.5 hours.   It's not about finishing fast. It's about finishing on one wheel. Other cyclists marvel at how he can tackle the steep ascents and hair-raising downhills on a cycle with one speed and no brake. He rides a 36-inch wheel. He grinds up with 170mm crank arms and swaps them out to 140mm for the downhills.   Over the 45 years since he started riding a unicycle, he's learned to seek the slow cadence of pedal strokes on the downhill. If he cannot maintain it and gets going too quickly, he's got to jump off. He's never had to do it in his eight Iron Horses. While bicycle riders get to coast on the downhills, Tierney still has to work.   For Tierney, it was particularly humbling to get accolades in a couple of notable celebrations of the Iron Horse's 50th anniversary. There is a section about him in a book marking the anniversary, “Fiftieth Anniversary, Looking Back Racing Forward” by John Peel. His accomplishments also are included in a special exhibit at Fort Lewis College's Center of Southwest Studies. The exhibit, “Looking Back, Racing Ahead: 50 Years of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic and Durango Cycling Culture,” is on display until spring 2023.     Invitation to TriDot Pre Season Project The Preseason Project® is a triathlon research initiative that helps TriDot quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training™ delivers over training alternatives. Welcome to the 2023 TriDot Preseason Project (PSP) application.      Submit this 2-minute app to qualify for 2 FREE months of optimized triathlon training with the TriDot Mark Allen Edition.   PSP is an annual R&D initiative that helps triathletes reach their true performance potential through optimized preseason training. It also quantifies the substantial performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives.   You qualify for the FREE training if you meet the following criteria: Planning an Olympic, Half, or Full triathlon for 2023 season Train using a device with GPS and/or power Have not used TriDot in the last 6 months Not a professional triathlete Enthusiastic and motivated to get a jump start on your season! * Applications are reviewed and accepted on a first-come basis and must be fully completed to be considered.    Register For Free   Video of the week: 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda: Elite Women's Highlights   2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda: Elite Men's Highlights   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

There is so much packed in this episode that Ben is going to need a "part 2!" He was in homicide 16 years, many of his cases made it to cable TV True Crime shows, including the DC snipers- who committed a murder right here in the Old Pueblo. Please enjoy just a fraction of his career and keep yours eyes open for when he returns. We had a good time, I think you'll enjoy getting to know "Benny" as much as I did!Join us, enjoy the show and remember to be safe out there.

Marty started his career as a cop in housing projects in Boston, as he said...a million years ago. He moved to several agencies before finding his home here in the Old Pueblo. He served with distinction and a Boston attitude! It is my honor to have him share his legacy on the show, I'm so glad he accepted my invite and hung out for a few hours. Please, give him a warm Choir Practice welcome and enjoy the show...Be safe out there y'all!

The titles of these episodes usually have a little blurb to describe the guest. This ended up as "Professional Cyclist" but I thought of "winner of bike races all the freakin' time" or "winning bike races like it's his job" or "champion of all kinds" because frankly he's winning everything in sight. But better yet, Keegan is a super kind person and doesn't just ride bikes with a number of his handlebars but sets cool records like the White Rim FKT or Everest world record or chasing the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo.  Sit down and enjoy this podcast on the heels of another recent victory as Keegan just won the Crusher in the Tusher. Let's hear all about it.

Payson sits down with professional mountain biker racers Haley Smith and Andrew L'Esperance to talk about racing a 50/50 World Cup and North American schedule in 2022, snagging spots on the podium at their first Whiskey Off-Road this year, and their new podcast, OffRoad InRoads. He also chats with Todd Sadow, President and CEO of Epic Rides, about adapting to wildfires and the pandemic, expanding the series, and why he wanted to revolutionize American mountain biking when he helped create 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo more than 20 years ago.  

Keegan Swenson joins Payson one week after setting a course record at 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. They talk about his pivot toward endurance racing after narrowly missing out on a spot at the Olympics for XC, and how he managed to beat out stiff competition to take the top step at 24 HOP in spite of it being his first 24-hour solo race. He talks about how his XC training informs his endurance racing mentality in good and bad ways, and the gravel rookie who he thinks is the rider to beat in the upcoming gravel Grand Prix. He also talks about whether he has plans to dip a toe into road racing now that he's jumping into the gravel scene, and his no-holds-barred racing mentality. 

J. Michael Trautmann is an actor, mathematician, gambler and an old college pal from the Old Pueblo. Since graduating from the UofA with his BFA degree in acting and directing J Michael aka J Mac took to the mean streets of HollyWOO. You can see him as Iggy Milkovich in the Showtime series Shameless and a bunch of other sh*t but that''s not what we talk about. This conversation explores what it takes to overcome the limitations in our set of given circumstances, as artists and as people in general. We work to strip down the facade and look into what drives our choices. We talk about confidence and self sabotage and how to stay true to yourself in a place where the pressure is on to be somebody else. I hope you enjoy this episode with J Micheal Trautmann! J Mac's LINKS: IG: @jmacdakid IMDB GRASSDOOR ("FLOWER" Delivery Discount

Time and dedication are the biggest challenges faced by developing leaders. Being a leader requires you to balance your time between your leadership duties and your personal life. You need to ensure employee development and well-being, while also making sure that their individual goals align with the organization's overall objectives.In this episode, Mike is joined by Marianne Scarzello, an internationally recognized speaker on leadership, management, service and customer relations. She shares tips on employee development, interdepartmental communication, and valuable advice for new CEOs and HR representatives for developing a productive work culture.EPISODE 5 SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSWhat are some challenges to good leadership?6:20Time and dedication are the biggest challenges that we observe in developing leaders. Leaders should also make sure that the employees are given adequate time to attend training sessions and to learn new skills. Sometimes all the work can be overwhelming, so you need to break it into step by step. The leaders should also make sure that there is a proper two way communication between them and their employees.What are some steps you can take to make sure that the employeeshave adequate resources for their development?8:02I generally take a long walk around the office during which I interact with the employees. I ask them about their work and what work based challenges they are facing at the moment. Those conversations can go a long way when it comes to understanding the situation and getting a better idea of the current scenario.What criteria do you look for when selecting someone for the team?10:31They need to have a drive to learn and grow. It's important for them to prove that they need to make the current situation more efficient. No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. The person needs to take the effort to improve and make the necessary changes. Another criterion to look at is interdepartmental communication. That's a huge factor when it comes to smooth running of the organization. If you feel like your team is doing something that is not necessary, you need to intervene and make changes. So that extra communication and the willingness to go and talk with other teams is a big criteria for us.How do you consistently train people?12:34In the case of supervisors, I constantly ask them to get feedback. I train them on getting feedback. We are not getting anywhere if we don't get adequate feedback, especially when it comes to training employees. You've got to understand how to make your team be the best that they can be. It's a challenge to train to ask feedback, because no entry level employee is going to give negative feedback voluntarily. Every year we have a day dedicated to training where we go to another location. We work on communication and efficiency. The recent activity we did was where we had each team write down one of their drawback points, which they didn't know how to fix. Then we took that piece of paper and we gave it to the next team. They wrote down a potential solution from that point of view. We did that three more times. So by the end, we had full potential solutions that we could then discuss. I think that this actually brought people to look at the whole company as the team rather than the individual units.What is some advice you would like to give a fresh HR director or a CEO?19:00You need to focus on the individuals rather than only the end results. You have company goals as well asindividual goals. You need to learn how to align those two. According to Dr. Daniel Pink, the three elements of intrinsic motivation are: autonomy, mastery and...

Recorded Live on Zoom 7/20/2021: Dario and Chris talk with Chef Joe Zolnierowski of the restaurants Nosh and Old Pueblo Grill about everything from his time working in restaurants in Tucson, Arizona to opening a restaurant and how he refuses to make Polish Food. Follow them on Instagram at @noshroc & @oldpueblogrill

Join the Tucson Super-Crossover week as Robby Leano (Locked on Coyotes), JD Hernandez (Locked on Ducks), and Sarah Avampato (Locked on Kings) meet up in the Old Pueblo to watch some hockey and eat some delicious food. Follow along for all the fun this week as they discuss a number of topics including the AHL Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Betty Villegas, Dr. Lydia Otero and Neto Portillo In this episode we hear from Betty Villegas, Director of the Mexican American Heritage & History Museum. She tells us about the historic Sosa Carrillo House in which the museum is currently housed, and how Los Descendientes del Presidio de Tucson founded it in order to promote and preserve the rich heritage of the Old Pueblo. She talks about sharing the space with Borderlands Theater and a little about the history of the TCC area, how it was violently transformed during urban renewal and the work Borderlands Theater created around this history in their multiperformance project, Barrio Stories. We also talk about historian Dr. Lydia Otero‘s essential work documenting the trajectory of this area. We talked about museum exhibits and events passed, such as those honoring the contributions of Neto Portillo and the Mariachi musicians of Tucson. We talk about the museum’s struggles under COVID-19 but also about plans for the future. Finally, Betty Villegas tells us a little more about her personal and professional trajectory, in which she has thread together health, housing and culture in Tucson and Pima County for a lifetime. To hear all this and more, listen to the full-length podcast by clicking above. To listen to the mini, click below! https://kxci.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Betty-Villegas-Mini.mp3

In these 2 Episode's  Stewart Gross and LowLands Cycling talk about endurance MTB racing, training and racing during the covid19 lockdown and things he learned during his time as a MTB pro. He raced the Wilderness 101, 24 Hours of Old Pueblo, Marji Gesick 100, Shenandoah Mountain 100, Vapor Trail 125 to name a few. Stewart also talks about his future and races like the Ride the Divide, Trans Alp, and Cape Epic. Stewart is a passionate athlete who is dedicated to becoming the best cyclist he can be, which is evident from his results. Stewart is absolutely an ambassador of the endurance, cyclo-cross and cycling sport overall.He moved from Colorado, where he raced as a professional mountain biker, to West Chester, PA in the fall of 2015 to work with his parents and brother in Real Estate. In the short time that he has been a resident there, he established himself as one of the strongest riders in the area, as well as, a patron of the sport.  Stewart is very active on social media and very well known figure in the local  Chester County and domestic bike scene.Interview references:24 solo: https://amzn.to/3bs81aCMountain bike like a champion: https://amzn.to/2XVMxiiRide the Divide: https://amzn.to/2VNoRKdDrink: https://amzn.to/3cwyxzuEat: https://amzn.to/3bsh9vS

In this Episode Stewart Gross and LowLands Cycling talk about endurance MTB racing, training and racing during the covid19 lockdown and things he learned during his time as a MTB pro. He raced the Wilderness 101, 24 Hours of Old Pueblo, Marji Gesick 100, Shenandoah Mountain 100, Vapor Trail 125 to name a few. Stewart also talks about his future and races like the Ride the Divide, Trans Alp, and Cape Epic. Stewart is a passionate athlete who is dedicated to becoming the best cyclist he can be, which is evident from his results. Stewart is absolutely an ambassador of the endurance, cyclo-cross and cycling sport overall.He moved from Colorado, where he raced as a professional mountain biker, to West Chester, PA in the fall of 2015 to work with his parents and brother in Real Estate. In the short time that he has been a resident there, he established himself as one of the strongest riders in the area, as well as, a patron of the sport.  Stewart is very active on social media and very well known figure in the local  Chester County and domestic bike scene.Interview references:24 solo: https://amzn.to/3bs81aCMountain bike like a champion: https://amzn.to/2XVMxiiRide the Divide: https://amzn.to/2VNoRKdDrink: https://amzn.to/3cwyxzuEat: https://amzn.to/3bsh9vS

Thanks for tuning into the first episode of The Average Watts Podcast. In this episode I set down with Taylor Lideen of Phoenix, AZ. Taylor is arguably one of the best ultra-endurance mountain bike and gravel racers in the world.  Some of Taylor's accolades are 2017, 2018 True Grit Epic 100 winner. 2018 Epic Rides 24hrs in the Old Pueblo winner as well as setting the course record with 20 laps. Taylor then went on in 2018 to be second at the 24hr World Championships in Fort Williams, Scotland. Taylor really opened up in this interview and talked about the way he approaches the sport, and the way his wife, Mary, plays such a pivotal role in his career.Taylor also talks about how he's suffered with self-doubt, even as a pro, and how he has come back from both physical and mental adversity.Taylor's one of those guys that completely turns himself inside and out and it's visible. You can look at his Instagram @tlideen and web site www.taylorlideen.com and see some of the photos. 

Premiering December 18th 2019, The Tucson History Pocdcast is a deep dive into Tucson's history, everything from the early days of The Old Pueblo to the post-war boom and even recent events. The Tucson History Podcast will feature a dramatic telling of something from Tucson's past and in-depth interviews about the topic at hand. We hope you'll tune in every month to the Tucson History Podcast.

In this episode we share with you our experience racing the 24 Hours of Old Pueblo, an endurance mountain biking event.  We fielded two teams in the event and in this episode we share how we prepared for it, what it was like, and how we ended up in the finish!  It was an incredible experience and we really enjoyed sharing it during this episode.