”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”

Episode 28 - Making the Grade: Leading a District

Willcox School District Superintendent and Business Manager Kevin Davis joins Bob and Ralph to talk about all the improvements and much needed upgrades happening throughout the district from the latest bond election approval. A great educational episode to help you expand your knowledge for sure so don't miss it.

Episode 27 - Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire

City of Willcox Assistant Fire Chief Patti Ackerson-Rodriguez joins us for a great conversation about fire safety at and around the home as well the challenges facing a rural-based all-volunteer fire department serving a wide range area and even wider ranging needs. This is a great episode you will want to listen to so don't miss it. 

Episode 26 - "We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat"

Two of our favorite guests, Josh and Jacob Encinas come back and join us for a rousing discussion about Summer Blockbuster movies in a fun filled episode you wont want to miss.

Episode 25 - You can lead a Chile to water . . .

Our favorite Chile-ologist and the Godfather of Chile seeds, Ed Curry of Curry Farms joins Bob and Ralph to talk about water issues facing all of us in the Southwestern United States and in particular, Cochise County, Arizona. This is one you do not want to miss.

Episode 24 - Making the World Go Round

Bob and Ralph sit down with Valley’s Regulatory Affairs Specialist Heather Floyd and talk about the process of applying for BEAD funding, information on future fiber projects Valley is working on and how she got in trouble for violating the rules of Book Club. Don't miss this great episode.

Episode 23 - If only life were like a comic book.

Our favorite local media guru and pop culturalist David Bell joins us again to talk movies, comic books and the upcoming Arizona Fan Fest. Another great episode you don't want to miss.

Episode 22 - Get Along Little Doggie

Special guest Eddie Browning stops by to talk with Bob and Ralph about the heritage and legacy of ranching in the Sulphur Springs Valley, the new Western Heritage Center and changes to the Willcox area since growing up there. A great conversation you won't want to miss.

Episode 21 - State of the Game

Special guest Eastern Arizona College Athletic Director Paul Demuth stops by for a really great conversation with Bob and Ralph about College sports, student athletes, recruiting efforts and community support. Don't miss this fascinating episode.

Episode 20 - Hub of the Community

Columbus, New Mexico Library Director Maria Constantine joins us for a great conversation about the power of local libraries, what they mean to a community and some interesting history about the Village of Columbus library 

Episode 19 - Dos Cabezas Are Better Than One

Special Guest Kathy Klump from the Sulphur Springs Valley Historical Society joins Bob and Ralph to discuss her 40 plus years of dedication to finding and preserving the history of Willcox and it's surrounding area. A fascinating episode you won't want to miss.

Episode 18 - Look Up in the Sky

Special Guest Homer Hansen joins Bob and Ralph and gives us an inside look into Wings Over Willcox and the birding world in general.

Episode 17 - Networking to Your World

Valley's Network Manager Tim Bowlby joins us for a great in depth discussion about the workings of an internet network and how to get the best experience. Take a listen to this fascinating and informative episode.

Holiday Special - Welcome to the Party Pals

On a special episode, we sit down with Valley employees (and big film buffs) Josh and Jacob Encinas to discuss the latest tech gifts, favorite Christmas movies and we give you the definitive answer to whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie. 

Episode 16 - And It's Out of Here

Local sports authority and all around great guy Lee Patterson from 1230 AM KATO radio joins Bob and Ralph for the scoop on what's happening in our area with our local teams.

Episode 15 - The Power of Radio

Bob and Ralph sit down with local radio personality Reed Richins to talk about how technology has transformed the radio industry, his commitment to giving back to the local community and how an Animas High School graduate became the owner of Double R Communications. 

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.