Birdman on The Mountain

Birdman sits down with Pinetop-Lakeside mayoral candidate Taber Heisler at Pinetop Coffee and Roasting Company for an in-depth conversation about why he is running, his time on town council, and the financial and management issues he says pushed him to seek the mayor's seat.   Heisler explains that he first got involved because he did not want to simply complain from the sidelines. He wanted to un...

From inside Pinetop Coffee House & Roasting Company , Birdman sits down with Mike Moffenbeyer to break down the business of climate —and how everything from Arizona heat waves to global supply chains impacts a small mountain town.   In this episode of Birdman on the Mountain , you'll hear how temperatures in Phoenix and Tucson directly drive tourism in the White Mountains. When the Valley hits 100...

  Join Carin of Carin Rubin - State Farm and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains.   It's another lively edition of Mountain Talk inside the Mountain Retreat Realty Expert Studio, where Birdman and Karen break down a packed week of events across the White Mountains — with everything from community celebrations to dance floors, art classes, and family-frie...

Join Carin of Carin Rubin - State Farm and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains.   Hosted by Birdman and Jacqueline (who is definitely not Carin), this episode of Mountain Talk brings a lively mix of community updates, local events, and real-life stories from the White Mountains.   Dressed in green for St. Patrick's Day (and avoiding childhood-style pinch...

Birdman heads back inside the theater to catch up with Lanny for another installment of Birdman On The Mountain , diving into everything happening at the local cinema — from blockbuster holdovers to cult classic throwbacks.   As awards season buzzes in the background and the world outside seems chaotic, Birdman and Lanny talk about the one place where drama actually belongs: the movie theater . Fr...

Join Carin of Carin Rubin - State Farm and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains.   Mar 5th – Mar 18th        Thursday Mar 5th & 12th Tai Chi at Arts Alliance 830am Thursday Mar 5th & 12th Art with Friends at Arts Alliance 10am Thursday Mar 5th & 12th Art from the Heart at Navajo County Family Advocacy Center 4pm Thursday Mar 5th & 12th & Tuesday Mar 10th...

On a chilly, snow-kissed morning at Pinetop Coffee House and Roasting Company, Birdman sits down with community powerhouse Mrs. Lynn Krigbaum to talk about one of the most inspiring grassroots events in the White Mountains — the Northeast Arizona Science Fair.   At 84 years young, with a master's degree in bacteriology and immunology sparked by her own 7th grade science fair project, Lynn embodies...

Join Carin of Carin Rubin - State Farm and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains.   Feb 19th – Mar 4 th         Feb 19 th & 20 th at 7pm; Feb 21 st at 2pm; Feb 26 & 26 th at 7pm; and Feb 28 th at 2pm Blue Ridge High School Performing Arts Presents "Hello Dolly" Blue Ridge Auditorium Thursday Feb 19 th & 26 th Tai Chi at Arts Alliance 830am Thursday Feb 19...

Birdman heads over to the Blue Ridge Unified School District District Office to sit down with newly appointed Superintendent Jonathan Roloff , just seven months into the role—and already facing a true trial by fire: guiding the community through a potential school bond.   The conversation opens by clearing up one of the biggest points of confusion for voters— what a bond actually is, and what it i...

Join Carin of Carin Rubin - State Farm and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains.   Feb 5th – Feb 18th       Thursday Feb 5 th & 12 th Tai Chi at Arts Alliance 830am Thursday Feb 5 th & 12 th Art with Friends at Arts Alliance 10am Friday Feb 6 th & 13 th Painting Class for Kids at Arts Alliance 230pm   Saturday Feb 7 th & 14 th   Tai Chi at Arts Alliance a...

Broadcasting from the familiar, welcoming atmosphere of Pinetop Coffee House & Roasting Company , Birdman sits down with local business owner and community leader Mike Moffenbeyer for a wide-ranging, thoughtful Coffee Talk that digs into identity, leadership, and the future of a mountain town in transition.   The conversation opens with reflections on the holiday weekend and Martin Luther King Jr....

Join Carin of Carin Rubin - State Farm and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains.   Jan 22 nd – February 4 th         Thursday Jan 22 nd & 29 th Tai Chi at Arts Alliance 830am Thursday Jan 22 nd & 29 th Art with Friends at Arts Alliance 10am Friday Jan 23 rd & 30 th Painting Class for Kids at Arts Alliance 230pm   Saturday Jan 24 th & 31 st Tai Chi at Arts...

In this episode of Birdman on the Mountain , Birdman sits down once again with Paul Barry of Stone Wealth Strategies to continue their discussion of Experiencing the American Dream by Mark Matson.   The conversation centers on the book's introduction, "The Way Ahead," which sets the stage for understanding how fear has become a dominant force in modern American life. Birdman and Paul discuss how t...

In this Your Vote 2025 episode of Birdman on the Mountain , Birdman sits down in Show Low, Arizona, for an unexpected and powerful conversation with Teri Houihan , an Arizona native collecting signatures to run for governor.   What begins as a casual coffeehouse interview quickly becomes a deep examination of Arizona's Medicaid system, state agency oversight, and the real-world consequences of bur...

In this episode of Birdman on the Mountain , Birdman heads back to White Mountain Entertainment Theaters to hang out with Lanny for a wide-ranging conversation that blends movies, Disney, weather debates, and the magic of seeing films on the big screen.   The two kick things off by talking about changes at Disneyland—including the removal of the classic ticket booths—and why change has always been...

Join Carin of Carin Rubin - State Farm and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains.   Monday Jan 12 th Story Time at Show Low Library 10am & 11am Monday Jan 12 th and Wednesday Jan 14 th & 21 st The Human Reformer Beginner Pilates Class at Show Low Campus Gym 6am Monday Jan 12 th & 19 th and Wednesday Jan 14 th & 21 st Rise and Shine Walking Club at Show Low...

Join Carin of Carin Rubin - State Farm and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains.   Dec 18th – Dec 31 st       December 6 th – 27 th Christmas tree Trail at The Meadow Thursday Dec 18 th Art with Friends at Arts Alliance 10am Thurs Dec 18 th , Mon Dec 22 nd & Tues Dec 23 rd Gift Wrapping Party at Show Low Library 12pm   Christmas movies and snacks while yo...

Birdman and Paul Berry kick off the episode at Stone Wealth Strategies on a cold mountain morning, reflecting on the seasonal shift, the coming winter, and the simple rhythm of cutting wood, lighting fires, and slowing down enough to read and reflect. That reflective mood sets the tone as they continue their ongoing conversation around Mark Matson's book,  Experiencing the American Dream .   After...

Join Carin and Jackie of Carin Rubin - State Farm as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains.   Dec 4th – Dec 17 th       December 6 th – 27 th Christmas tree Trail at The Meadow Friday Dec 5 th – 7 th AZWM Christmas Shoppes at Show Low City Campus Gym 10am Friday Dec 5 th – 6 th Santa's Winter Wonderland Craft Fair at Elks Lodge 10am Monday Dec 8 th & 15 th Story Time a...

In this episode of Birdman on the Mountain , Rob reconnects with Paul Barry of Stone Wealth Strategies to continue their deep dive into the financial philosophy of Mark Matson . Building on the previous episode , where Rob and Paul explored Matson's first book Main Street Money and the foundational ideas of purpose, scientific investing, and the origins of the Matson Method, this conversation shif...

In this episode of Birdman on the Mountain , Rob sits down with Paul Barry of Stone Wealth Strategies to begin a new series centered around Mark Matson's financial philosophy. Before diving into Matson's more recent book, Experiencing the American Dream , Paul takes listeners back to the beginning: Matson's original publication, Main Street Money .   Paul shares the story of Matson's early writing...

Join Carin and Jackie of Carin Rubin - State Farm as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains.   Nov 20 th – Dec 3 rd     Monday Nov 3 rd & 10 th Story Time at Show Low Library 10am & 11am Thursday Nov 20 th & 25 th Geri-Fit at Show Low Library 9:10am & 10:10am Nov 20 th – Dec 3 rd     Monday Nov 3 rd & 10 th Story Time at Show Low Library 10am & 11am Thursday Nov 20 th &...

Birdman visits Pinetop Coffee House and Roasting Company to talk with owner Mike Moffenbier about the "extras" that help elevate a small business. Mike explains that while great coffee is their core product, success comes from layering in complementary merchandise and experiences that reflect and reinforce the brand.   He outlines their retail strategy , which includes branded merchandise such as...

Join Carin of  Carin Rubin - State Farm as she updates you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains.   Nov 13 th   – Nov 20 th       Monday Nov 3 rd & 10 th Story Time at Show Low Library 10am & 11am Thursday Nov 13 th & 18 th Geri-Fit at Show Low Library 9:10am & 10:10am   Thursday Nov 13 th   Art with Friends at Arts Alliance 10am Thursday Nov 13 th Show Low Writers Group at Arts Allia...