Celebrating Arizona
by Lisa Schnebly Heidinger
Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona. Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.
Episodes
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Good Fire in Flagstaff
Description: First Celebrate Arizona recorded in a fire station: Flagstaff Station Five talking with Neil Chapman and Mark Adams, who taught me the difference between good fire and bad fire; their job is to teach everyone the three Cs: Clear, Cover, Create, and prevent forest fires in Flagstaff,...
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From Flagstaff to Russia
Coconino County Sheriff Jim Driscoll has so many amazing stories about his years with the department, including training on the steppes in Russia, rappelling off the South Rim, a car chase his first day on the job, the first DNA case, and the joy of returning a 3-year-old girl lost in the…
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You're Fortunate to Live Through
Orville Wiseman's name is perfect: he's a pilot with tens of thousands flights and is wise enough to do what he loves and monetize it. That involves running the FBO in Flagstaff, one of the highest airports, with lots of time for flying, sometimes to San Diego and his power boats He's seen the...
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Seeing the Best of Humanity
Kim Kativi says she sees the best of humanity in. both her clients and volunteers as director of tthe Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County, an organization that's been around for thirty years which is also the only immigration legal service in Norhern Arizona, where 200 volunteers and three…
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We Weave Our Stories Together
Kathy Farretta is a powerful example of how much of a difference one person can make; her solo 24-hour read-a-thon raises thousands of dollars for The Literacy Center. She has worked in Flagstaff for decades, at museums and for First Things First, so she understands the value of donating to...
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Always Pulled to Arizona
Nate Meyers lived in Arizona from four years to eight and always felt pulled back here. He planned to teach but discovered museum work, blending history with finding ways to interest people in aspects of it. As first executive director of Sedona Heritage Museum he's bringing indigenous stories…
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The Third Act
Paul Maynard is joyous Tucson resident who grew up there but didn't return several years ago, because both he and the Old Pueblo have changed so much it's a new relationship of discovery and growth; his steadfast aide de camp Sally the darling dog shares most of his adventures. Lisa Schnebly...
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Vistas Open Up Coming Home
Guest Diana Nelson sets the gold standard for how to be retired; she and husband Dan attend many of the Valley's best offerings, hike vigorously statewide, are stewards at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and travel Arizona's. beloved and somewhat overlooked treasures. She also volunteers caring…
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Always More to Explore
One of my favorite Arizona writers Perer Corbett brims with well-told state stories; he loves that you never run out of places to explore in our state, can tell you what town had a police chief who was also the dogcatcher, knows a back way to the Grand Canyon, and says travel writing is the best...
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Flagstaff's `150th Birthday
We did a panoply off interviews with Flagstaff residents about the 150th birthday of their town; You get to hear from Don August of Campus Coffee, Danien Coy musician and NAU IT, Frank Garcia third generation residents and Flagstaff Schools, and Nikki Lober, longtime Riordan Mansion historian.…
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Sedona's Granddaughter
Patricia Schnebly Ceballos has lived a life of tremendous, energy, giving, and sharing, from her time to stories of her grandparents. She has traveled the world and all corners of the state to share memories and the valuable things she learned from Grandma Sedona Schnebly, and I marvel that she...
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Elk Calling Like Roller Coasters
Neil Large is a true Arizona outdoorsman with his perfect job in outdoor recreation. His goal is to connect people to places and introduce them to aspects of the state they may not have thought of, like bass fishing, calling elk, and experiencing bear, but carefully. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has...
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Professional Bedtime Stories
As news director at KTVK-TV3, Phil Alvidrez made magic happen, taking the lowest-rated station to the highest. He credits hiring great people, which he did, but he did a lot more, and tells stories colorfully and well. He used the phrase "four-year overnight success" and said he chose television...
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Saguaros to Pines to Red Rocks
Jared Dillingham travels both Arizona and the world to then share his experiences in absorbing reports with photos on Jared's Detours. A local broadcaster with channels 3 and 5 for twenty years, he is also an appreciator of wine, of Page, Antelope Canyon, Bisbee, and more places prominent and...
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Radio Before Records
Ray Lindstrom wanted to be a radio deejay so much he worked for free first, and he went from prop boy to record label head in high school, He also created the infomercial, In today's podcast you'll hear two songs his Zoom Records produced of Pete Ronstadt and the Night Beats; one called Night…
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Service to Arizona
Dawn Wallace has contributed to the state in various roles including government and philanthropy and chose to be an Arizonan. She describes a different upbringing than many of us had, brought to this country by immigrant parents and the challenges and gifts of that experience. Lisa Schnebly...
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Powerful Profound Place
Andrea Christelle is the most innate Sedona person I've ever met; a philosopher by degree, she and her partner Matt Goodwin took philosophy out of the classroom into the natural world to share with people in and around Sedona's wonders. She believes that philosophy, like yoga, is not memorized...
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Paid to Hike and Eat
Travel writing Rogert Naylor's sentence burst with color; in a short conversation were, "I wasn't a drifter, but a travel writer in training," "Arizona is so diverse there are a dozen states in our borders," and "If the Chiricahuas were in any other state, they would be on the license plate."...
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All animals are her kin
Brooke laughs describing that as a newborn she seemed to bond with the family dog first; wildlife and animals inhabit her world almost as revered relatives would; her published books and research center around them. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events...
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At 100, fresh as a flower
Dolly and Paul Kennedy started The Dolly Steamboat cruises in 1983. At 100 years old, Dolly is still fresh and fragile as a flower, elegant in period costumes and a living advertisement for the steamboat named for her. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events...
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Arizona Has Room for The New
Bob Booker led the Arizona Commission on the Arts for decades and now happily retired can range from the spice shop in Tumacácori to Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff and places in between, loving that Arizona has respected the arts and diversity even before statehood. Lisa Schnebly…
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To The End of the World
Lisa and Mark McMahon grew up in the same neighborhood and both embraced Arizona road trips and hikes, but Mark added some incredible trips in the wide world he talks about in today's show along with great Mexican food, best hikes around Tucson, and letting loved ones go. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger...
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In the Literary Constellations
A deep and wide Arizona author himself, Greg McNamee shares a half-dozen of his favorite Arizona works. He describes being in grad school with author Barbara Kingolver, describing spending Saturday nights with beer in the pool and hearing her typewriter clacking away, "which probably explains our...
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Answered Arizona's Call
Description: Lisa has known Bob Cika since before she could talk. Her parents made a lifelong friend when they were his head residents in a Flagstaff dorm. Lisa says he's the only person she knows who has rappelled off the South Rim in training exercises. He loves the stark scenery and small-town...
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Around Arizona by Libraries
An accomplished author and writing teacher, Laurie Schneby lives and breathes for books; since libraries are brimming with abundant choices, and all free, libraries are her happy places. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in...
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We Want the Same Things
It would be challenging for anyone to run for the Arizona senate, but taking your eight-year-old twin boys knocking on doors shows how much Kristie O'Brien believes in what she is doing. For her, being a good mother also includes hatching butterflies every spring and road trips geared to the...
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Navigate by Bike Shops
Guest Paul Maynard lives deep in Tucson and says he navigates by bike shops, and also knows more than 700 pieces of art in the Old Pueblo; today we also have a rare guest coffee mug. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green...
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I Love the Warmth
An Arizonan who self-described as "weird" because he loves the heat, Steve Chandler. Is not only a songwriter, but has written 40 published books, which he said started by accident. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green...
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Wilderness Adventure Awaits Around Kingman
Spending her high school years in Kingman gave Dawn Reid insights into the incredible outdoor opportunities there, from hiking and climbing to acess to the Colorado River beaches people rarely find. Now a Goodyear resident working for the city as it explodes with new growth, she sees Arizona…
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Journalism is History on the Fly
Description: Editor of the Green Valley News shares wonderful stories added to Arizona history of fascinating people, making it fun for me because my time at GV News is forever special. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in…
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Lisa's Longest Friend
Description: Not everyone is still close to someone from high school, but Michael Riley claims special status; the only person at "all" of Lisa's weddings, a travel companion, and someone who travels the world the way she travels Arizona. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of…
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"Bennett for Senate"
Bennett was known for writing songs to wrap up each legislative session, But some of his best stories are around love and family…although his anecdote about getting two gun barrels from the government rivals anything. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events...
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We Got It Done
Description: Getting to work for KTVK-TV3 in the new Northern Arizona Bureau changed Lisa's life, and her partner was photographer Mike Schmidt. Half a lifetime later they still honor "The Bureau Code" and laugh about slow-moving elk. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona...
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More Wander Than Plan
Dr. Cynthia Stahura is a psychologist who has worked with Lisa for some time and brings her favorite aspects of Arizona as well as brain and mental health advice. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than…
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Getting Better As We Grow
Stephanie Espinoza exudes vibrancy, enthusiasm and both a deep and wide love for Arizona; she also wants us to care for our bodies, not condemn and judge ourselves. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than...
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Wide Open Heart and Eyes
Chappy of Arizona Trail heads and is a heartfelt champion of VETS (Veteran Engagement and Trail Stewardship) with his own military background; also fun, interesting and great speaker. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green...
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Daryn Kagan: A Rich Journey
Daryn Kagan (who brought a guest coffee mug for the podcast) shares her journey rich in friendship, miles, and returns to Arizona with unexpected twists. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years...
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From Mountains to Museums
Teresa Welborn takes in Arizona hiking, biking, and on road trips that include picnic lunches in unexpected parks. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio…
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Traveling Then Tucson
Nancy Stanley describes turning an interest in standup comedy into not only a teaching avocation but a tremendous fundraising opportunity. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved...
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Arizona in his DNA
Mitch Strohman has been the voice of NAU Lumberjack sports for decades, and voice of Northern Arizona even longer beginning on radio. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved…
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Quirky Tucson Tour
Paul Allvin's descriptive powers are amazing, and his Arizona stories span from White Mountain cabins to – yes, Mars. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio,...
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David McCumber: Courageous News Coverage
David McCumber has been an Arizona newsman several times, and also written amazing books; now we have him in an exclusive interview. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved…
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Far Off the Beaten Path
Tom Zoellner numbers among the best authors who venture into rougher areas of Arizona and bring the experiences back in writing so we don't have to go to know them. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than...
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Trevor Swanson
Description: Artist Trevor Swanson was born into a painter family and has traveled the world photographing nature and wildlife, always returning to Arizona, where he also now does metal work.
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Sojourner and Mural Dog
Lisa welcomes Paul Maynard, who is an avid observer and captivator of Tucson's best, and captures it in various ways, all with his sidekick Sally, also known as Mural DogTucson,
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Greg McNamee Writes Arizona
Special guest Greg McNamee is one of Arizona's most highly regarded authors in all the circles I respect the most, but he's not just crazy intelligent – he is also one of the funniest people I know with a mind wired so differently than most that he's constantly fascinating. Two Arizona writers…
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Wintery tales
Lisa and Julie find out they share lots of holiday place-based memories, from Tucson's Winterhaven to Prescott and Flagstaff. Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. Julie Morrison and...
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Arizona Trail(s)
Matt Nelson loved and walked Arizona long before becoming executive director of the Arizona Trail, and has a deep Arizona music mystery story as well. Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the...
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Laura Terech AZ250
Arizona's role in celebrating the United States 250th Birthday includes a special passport and traveling museum. \ Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. Julie Morrison and Lisa…
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Phoenix First Lade of Television News, Mary Jo West
Mary Jo West was a pioneer in Arizona television news, and also Maria in Sound of Music, television documentary trailblazer, and received her daughter from no other than Mother Theresa. Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of...
About this show
Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona. Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.
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Lisa Schnebly Heidinger