”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”

Episode 15 - Let Us Entertain You

Special Guest Double R Communications owner and radio personality Reed Richins joins us for a lively show about local radio and entertainment along with community involvement. Join us for the fascinating show.

Episode 14 - Now hold it right there son . . .

Special Guest Willcox Director of Public Safety Dale Hadfield discusses community policing and high tech changes in law enforcement. Join us for an informative episode.

Episode 13 - The Doctor will see you now.

Doctor Dawn Walker M.D., Chief of Staff at Northern Cochise Community Hospital and owner of Walker Family Medicine joins us for a fascinating conversation about modern medicine and tele-health. Don't miss this informative episode.

Episode 12 - Art is in Your Heart

Special Guest Willcox Theater and Arts Director Gayle Berry talks movies, ranching heritage, theater complex expansion and her love of opera. Join us for an informative episode.

Episode 11 - The Future of Ag is Now

Special Guest Ag teacher Mike Zamudio discusses exciting developments within FFA and 4H for Americas youth getting into Agra-Business and farming. Join us for an informative episode.

Episode 10 - Pivot On This

Special Guest Jeremy Graves from Pivot Group Joins us to discuss the real meaning of customer experience and to explain why Tennessee Orange isn't found in the state flag. Join us for this fascinating episode.

Episode 9 - Local Biz Is Good Biz

Graham County Chamber Executive Director Vance Bryce joins us and talks about how important broadband adoption is to the growth of a community, his experience in our nation’s capital and what he and Indiana Jones have in common.

Episode 8 - You're Not a Sponge

Duncan, Arizona High School Principal Marci Harris discusses the challenges with education in a small rural community, how engaged the students are and spins a story about big game bow hunting with a surprise ending.

Episode 7 - Where it Counts

Willcox City Manager Caleb Blaschke discusses the ins and outs of local government and how it differs greatly from any other level, bringing tourism back to Willcox and his affinity for pizza.

Episode 6 - Turn Up The Heat

The Kingpin of Chile Peppers Ed Curry joins us and opens up about his life-long passion for growing Chile peppers, the major role his farm plays in the worldwide industry and the health implications he has discovered that have the potential to help multitudes of people. 

Episode 5 - On The Money

Western Bank Vice President and Willcox, Arizona Branch Manager Ellen Kauffman dives deep into some of the intricacies and details pertaining to local financial services and talks about her love of the community while sharing some "Good Attitude Cookies" on the show.

Episode 4 - Just a Bit Outside

KATO 1230AM Sportscaster Lee Patterson reminisces about playing sports at Valley Union High School in Elfrida, what got him interested in sportscasting and how his love for baseball has turned in to a bucket-list type pursuit for him and his wife.

Episode 3 - Un-Fake News

Double R Communications David Bell waxes poetic about his journalism career, from starting as a sportswriter and city beat reporter to becoming a managing editor of a local newspaper. 

Episode 2 - Are You Smarter Than . . .

Animas School District Supervisor Jeff Gephart shares his vision for his students and how his approach will revolutionize public education in rural New Mexico.

Episode 1 - Welcome to the Show

The first guest for the podcast is Valley TeleCom’s CEO, Troy Judd. He talks about his focus on the customer experience, and how that doesn’t just include subscribers. Also, you get to learn about his passion for team roping and how it all started.