Voices of Chandler

This week, we're tapping in with a local Chandler celebrity and USA Men's Skateboarding Coach, Andrew Nicolaus. As a youth, he spent his time at Snedigar Skate Park here in Chandler, and now, he's one of only a handful of professional skateboarding coaches on an Olympic level. Tap in to learn more about his Chandler roots, how he began coaching and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

We've all heard the notorious crime stories from the 1930s with names like "Machine Gun” Kelly, “Pretty Boy” Floyd and Bonnie and Clyde, but did you know that Chandler also has a true crime past on one of its most popular landmarks? Tune in this week to hear some spoOoOoky stories told by Chandler Museum Administrator, Jody Crago; Collections Coordinator, Nate Meyers and Downtown Redevelopment Spe...

The United States Bureau of Reclamation declared a Tier 1 Colorado River Shortage in August. This announcement did not come as a surprise to the City of Chandler as Chandler has spent decades planning and preparing for natural occurring droughts through smart investments in infrastructure, a diverse water portfolio and a robust conservation program. Chandler Councilmember Rene Lopez sits down with...

I know we've all heard the big and scary D word living in the desert. Drought. But that does that mean for Chandler? This week, Water Conservation Coordinator, Deina Burns and Water Conservation Specialist, Daniella Rodriguez, discuss topics like water supply, water quality and conservation in this episode takeover of their segment, H2whOa.

Having fun isn't hard, when you've got a library card! This week we're tapping in with our Chandler libraries in a lot of different ways starting with a long-time Downtown Library volunteer and when we say long-time, we mean long-time. Join Lisa Aquafredda as she talks to the community about ways that they've seen our libraries grow from just books to 3D printing and everything in between.

You might be thinking, what do art, STEM and George Lopez have in common? Well, you'll have to listen and find out. This week, we're tapping into segments that include Peter Bugg's "Chandler's Got Art" with Hispanic artist Miguel Godoy and Niki Tapia's "Unapologetically Diverse" with Nationally Recognized STEM Educator, Fred Lajvardi. Did I forget to mention George Lopez accidentally on purpose?

Yet again, we're tapping in with our artistic selves, my favorite self, personally, on this peculiar episode. We're tuning in with Cynde Cerf with Backstage at the Center as she interviews Mykal Kilgore, a Grammy nominee that will be taking on the Chandler Center for the Art's mainstage and Peter Bugg as he talks to Rebecca Blume Rothman about her colorful and provocative exhibition that skillfull...

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office takes this episode over to talk about their newest initiative within the Chandler community, Chandler Contigo. A month long celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Niki Tapia, Rori Minor, Cici Cantabrana and Cisco Luzania talk about all the events happening around Chandler and a deeper dive into the events happening all month long, community &amp...

Do you want to learn more about how Chandler has evolved to be the diverse, innovative City it is today? Tune in to find out about the developments and artistic inspiration that make Chandler such a great place to live and visit. Host Melina Zuniga dives into some of the attributes in Chandler that set it apart from other metro Phoenix cities, focusing on downtown and public art. City of Chandler...

Are you an avid hiker? Do you and your family like to spend time outdoors? If yes (or even no) listen in to this episode of Voices of Chandler to learn the best tips and tricks to remain safe while having fun outside. Host Melina Zuniga is joined by Chandler Fire Battalion Chief, Jeff West, and Wellness Coordinator, Kara Boley, to discuss the best ways to face the elements in Arizona and how to de...

Let's talk art. There’s no question that Chandler, AZ is in tune with its artistic side. But, if you need more proof, join host Melina Zuniga and local contributors Peter Bugg, City of Chandler Visual Arts Coordinator, and Cynde Cerf, Marketing & Communication Coordinator for the Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) as they discuss the effort that goes into showcasing arts and culture in our cit...

Voices of Chandler, the Podcast, will cover the inside stories from this metro Phoenix city. Podcast listeners will hear from Chandler residents, community leaders, business owners, non-profits, and experts from the City of Chandler who will cover city-wide topics of interest. For example, what happens behind the scenes at the Chandler Center for the Arts? Who painted the mural that you walked pas...