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podcastSpotlightPodcast: Great 48 Alum Laura Hansen

Matthew JohnsonSeptember 6, 2023

On this week's PHOENIX magazine podcast, we visit the New Penny Cafe in Avondale to chat with co-owner Laura Hansen

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Hot TopicspodcastPodcast: PHOENIX magazine Editors Dive into the September/October Issue

Matthew JohnsonAugust 31, 2023

Editor-in-chief Craig Outhier and managing editor Leah LeMoine join Digital Director Matt Johnson to dive deeper into the featured stories in the new issue.

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CulturepodcastPodcast with Tony Ce, Great 48 Class of 2022

Matthew JohnsonAugust 22, 2023

Ce gives us his takes on what Phoenix does well, where it needs the most improvement and some of his favorite places around town. 

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Craft BeerpodcastPodcast: Pedal Haus Moves the Brewery, Renovates Tempe Location

Matthew JohnsonAugust 16, 2023

Check out the renovated space at the Haus Warming Party on August 25.

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2023podcastWatch our 2023 Best Fest Recap

Matthew JohnsonAugust 9, 2023

Interviews with many of the vendors who won Best of the Valley and showcased their products, services, food and drink to our guests at Best Fest on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Events on Jackson in Downtown Phoenix.

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Craft BeerpodcastPart 2: Arizona is a Great Craft Beer State! Episode with the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild

Matthew JohnsonJuly 12, 2023

We deep dive into Arizona beer laws and national recognition with the guild guys, Rob and Andrew!

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Craft BeerpodcastPart 1: Arizona is a Great Craft Beer State! Episode with the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild

Matthew JohnsonJuly 11, 2023

We deep dive into Arizona beer laws and national recognition with the guild guys, Rob and Andrew!

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Craft BeerpodcastBrewery Spotlight Podcast at Wicked Brews, Bites & Spirits in Ahwatukee

Matthew JohnsonMarch 2, 2023

Owner Chip Mahoney opened the brewpub in late 2020 in the old spot vacated by Uncle Bear's on Ray Road and 50th Street.

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Craft BeerpodcastPodcast: 2023 Arizona Beer Week Roundtable Discussion at PHX Beer Co.

Matthew JohnsonFebruary 22, 2023

Johann is behind the mic at the brewers breakfast roundtable at PHX Beer Co.’s Scottsdale restaurant location.

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Craft BeerpodcastBrewery Spotlight Podcast: Papago Brewing Company

Matthew JohnsonFebruary 15, 2023

Papago Brewing has a long history of introducing the Valley to unique, exotic and rare beers that you couldn't find anywhere else in Arizona.

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Craft BeerpodcastBrewery Spotlight Podcast: Steel Cactus Brewing

Matthew JohnsonFebruary 8, 2023

A nanobrewery with Midwest roots and Pacific Northwest influence opens with true and wild styles.

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Craft BeerpodcastBrewery Spotlight Podcast: Uncle Bear’s Taproom & Yard in Gilbert

Matthew JohnsonFebruary 1, 2023

Uncle Bear's Ocean Beach West Coast IPA won bronze in the American IPA category at the inaugural ACBA (Arizona Craft Beer Awards) in October. 

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Craft BeerpodcastPodcast: Talking Craft Beer at Kitsune Brewing Company

Matthew JohnsonJanuary 26, 2023

We sample the Ramen and OJ hazy IPA and Shuwa Shuwa Rice Lager & get to know Kitsune owner Tyler Smith.

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Craft BeerpodcastPodcast: Talking Craft Beer at Oro Brewing Company

Matthew JohnsonJanuary 18, 2023

Jesse Kortepeter and Dave Valencia had a decorated 2022 and they’re coming for more in 2023.

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Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Review Podcast: Hundred Mile Brewing

Matthew JohnsonJanuary 11, 2023

Fresh is at the heart of what they do at Hundred Mile Brewing Co. and they're very good at it. 

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.