Tempe! the podcast

Join Tempe Councilmember Randy Keating as he invites two members of the Arizona State University School of Earth and Space Exploration to talk all things science. Dr. Rogier Windhorst's research is in astronomy, cosmology, galaxy formation and evolution and more. Since the early 1990's, his group at ASU has contributed significantly to unraveling the formation and evolution of distant galaxies wit...

Rep. Greg Stanton and Tempe Mayor Corey Woods have a conversation about what it means to serve the community.

Tempe: The Podcast - Season 3, Episode 11 - Tempe Public Library

Tempe: The Podcast - Season 3, Episode 10

Tempe: The Podcast - Season 3, Episode 8 - Councilmember Arlene Chin

Tempe: The Podcast - Season 3, Episode 7 - Interim Fire Chief Darrell Duty

Tempe: The Podcast - Season 3, Episode 6 - Police Chief Ken McCoy

Tempe: The Podcast - Season 3, Episode 5 - Eric Iwersen

Tempe: The Podcast - Season 3, Episode 4 - Councilmember Berdetta Hodge

Tempe: The Podcast - Season 3, Episode 3 - Mayor Corey Woods

Tempe: The Podcast - Season 3, Episode 2 - Councilmember Nikki Amberg

Join Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid as she discusses how to build community connections with Dr. Elisa Kawam with the ASU School of Social Work.  Find out more about how to get more involved in your own community.

The holiday season is here and we’ve got a preview of all the festive events and joyful happenings to come. We’re coming to you from the historic Petersen House, where holiday transformations are currently underway. Plus, meet a very special guest visiting us all the way from the North Pole. Jen Sweeney from the Tempe History Museum tells the stories of Petersen House and the seasonal events it ho...

Join us to hear about the amazing work local nonprofits are doing to support those in need in Tempe – and get ideas for how you can support them during the Giving Season and beyond!  

This week, we’re talking trash. You heard that right. What happens to your trash after you throw it away? Why should you care? Listen to the ~tea~ this week as we unravel what happens to your trash after you toss it. We’ll be sipping tea at the green-certified Drink Me! Tea Room while we discuss green business models, food waste, the importance of eating local and waving “hi!” to our garbologists....

Explore the Tempe sound as we talk about the past, present and future of local music. Meet Yucca Tap Room’s owner, Rodney Hu, who will discuss Yucca’s five decades of support for local acts. Get a sneak peek at what’s in store for this year’s Tempe Jam from Tempe’s head of Arts & Culture Brendan Ross. Hear from Tempe Playlist artist Haley Green about her journey as a musician. Plus, she perfor...

Tempe has a great number of staff members who have been employed with the City of Tempe for 25, 30 even 35 years, growing their skills and their careers. What has changed since 1993? What compels people to stay? Can you get a job here? ( We have openings! ) Meet Michael Martin of  Tempe's IT department , former Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Chief and now  Deputy City Manager Greg Ruiz ,  Deputy City M...

As the weather cools off, the fun amps up in Tempe. Get the inside scoop from guests: Mike O’Hara, Four Peaks Oktoberfest Event Producer Jenny Leon, Tempe Special Events Kim DeMeritt, Downtown Tempe Director of Events Listen for a chance to win a Hackett House gift card and festive dachshund hat. Get all the details at  tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek . Prost!

Join us for a VIP Sun Devil Football experience! Guests include: Sun Devil Football Coach Kenny Dillingham Stadium guru and fan experience expert Graham Rossini Tim Healey, the Voice of the Sun Devils Fifth-year Sun Devil Drumline member Brett Bell Defensive End Mike Matus Former Sun Devil football player and Tempe Deputy City Manager Keith Burke Win ASU swag and tickets to the Sept. 16 game by en...

DJ Akshen keeps the party going with more music and summer fun. Brendan Ross of Tempe Arts and Culture explains why summers are so important for keeping kids engaged and people healthy. He'll also talk about the great activities happening inside the Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts , like the Draw-a-thon. Libraries have hosted summer reading programs since the late 1800s. Tempe's summer readin...

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

Summer is on the way. Hear about a variety of ways you can have fun and stay cool. We'll also take a walk down Mill Avenue. Guests include Susie Steckner for Tempe Human Services and Savannah Harrelson for Tempe Community Services. Listen to win amazing prizes! Enter now at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek! Answer the FIRST trivia question correctly by May 23 to win a Hundred Mile Brewing gift certificate!...

Somewhere over the rainbow, or at U.S. 60 and Rural Road, is a coffee shop where love is the secret ingredient in every beverage and caring for the community is the company's key value. This week, we are podcasting from Brick Road Coffee .  Featured in this episode of  Tempe This Week: the podcast : Councilmember Berdetta Hodge shares her journey from single mom to school board and city council Br...

Even if you don’t have a student in your family, new graduates are a reason to celebrate. They become vital new members of our workforce. Hear heartwarming graduation stories from Penny Walker of ASU News. Maria Laughner of Tempe Economic Development talks about the value of new graduates to our economy and two of our City of Tempe staffers are taking an accelerated master’s program. Hear how Nikk...