Tempe! the podcast

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

April 19 episode: Featuring Councilmember Arlene Chin with her dog Finn, Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, Bubba Bites dog treats and Mango Rabbit Councilmember Arlene Chin brings her dog, Finn, to the podcast for some locally-made treats.  Bubba Bites  are Finn-approved, delicious dog treats, produced by people with special needs. Hear about Lost Our Home Pet Rescue's work to help people keep their pets...

How many people can fit in a donut boat? Are there beavers at Tempe Town Lake? Get the answers to these questions during this episode of Tempe This Week: the podcast. We're on location at Tempe Town Lake!  Hear about boating and recreation on Town Lake, Pat's Run and more. We'll also talk about how Kettle Heroes Popcorn and the Pat Tillman Foundation are connected while we try a variety of flavors...

Across the nation and including Tempe, people honor Dolores Huerta Day to remember the accomplishments of the civil rights leader in helping farm workers make a livable wage and healthy working conditions. We talk with Human Relations Commission Chair Dr. Hugo Tapia, who was a migrant farm worker as a child, Judith Aram, owner of Tempe-based Midge Chocolate, who also has ties to Dolores Huerta, Dr...

Nearly 400 booths, 50 musicians, a couple dozen food vendors and a giant sunflower mural painted live - all in one place during one weekend! It's the Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts!  Twice a year, the Tempe Festival of the Arts covers Mill Avenue with inspiration and art. Guests are all taking part in the festival, including DJ Justin Stewart, artist Kyllan Maney and festival organizers Kate Bo...

March 24: South Tempe Vibes  Guests:  Vice Mayor Jennifer Adams  shares her love of south Tempe and what makes it special.  Spaghetti Shack  owner Joey Palomarez gives the why not? behind his famous spaghetti tacos. Water Resources Manager Craig Caggiano shares information about the water flowing through Tempe Town Lake and the Salt River. 

Join the crew this week as they visit not only the most Irish place in Tempe but also the most haunted.  Come down to Casey Moore's Oyster House for the best oysters in town!

March 10: So hot!  2nd Sundays on Mill Guests: We’re celebrating the  2nd Sundays on Mill market. Join Mayor Corey Woods  and  Councilmember Randy Keating Jas they chew their way through this week's conversation with wings prepared by Word of Mouth Grill  using  Big Red’s Hot Sauce . And DJ Akshen of Furious Styles Crew is in the house! It's our hottest episode yet!  Listen to win amazing prizes! ...

Join our Tempe This Week team on location at Tempe Diablo Stadium for opening day of MLB Spring Training.  Find out what's happening in Tempe this week as we discuss everything from local events to the economic impact that Spring Training has on the City of Tempe.  The crew even chimes in about what food goes best with baseball.

Become a Tempe know-it-all in just 30 minutes, every Friday. Mark your calendars for our first episode this Friday, March 3.