Not So Native

In this episode of the Not So Native Podcast we sit down with the Social Media and Marketing Manager of the beautiful 4-Star Wigwam Resort, Sarah Boyd. The Wigwam’s luxurious history in Litchfield Park starts shortly after Arizona’s joining of the lower 48, before many of the valleys other well known luxury resorts like the Phoenician and Biltmore, and decades before Phoenix became the sprawling metropolis it is today. We spend the majority of our time together in the Organization House of the resort which is in the midst of its 100 year anniversary celebration. As Sarah describes, much of the room today is as it was a century ago, the room has become a piece of history and one of the many reasons the Wigwam is a member of ‘Historical Hotels of America’. She continues to share with us more history of the resort as well as some unique features such as the doors and windows throughout the property that pay homage to the resorts founders, Goodyear Tire and Rubber. After our time with Sarah we ventured to Reds Bar and Grill and enjoyed the delicious and renowned Arizona burger paired with their exclusive brew the Wigwam ale (both highly recommended). Be sure and book your next vacation, or if your local like us your next staycation, at the beautiful Wigwam resort, you will not be disappointed. Be sure to say hello to Sarah and let them know that the No So Native Podcast sent you. Enjoy!

Special Guest: Sarah Boyd.

Sponsored By:

• MLR Professional Tax Services
• Ted Verschuren - Cruise Planners

In this episode of the Not So Native Podcast we sit down with Emmy winner (yes that Emmy) and Arizona native Ryan Whitten who is the owner, founder, and head brewer of 8-Bit Aleworks. Ryan along with his wife Krystina opened 8-Bit in May of 2015 in Avondale, Arizona. 8-Bit is not just another hipster craft brewery complete with beard oil and handlebar mustaches (side note: if either one of us could grow facial hair worthy of beard oil we would gladly partake) rather it comes from a time before Playstation and Xbox, a simpler time with fewer buttons. The 8-Bit name is inspired by the classic Nintendo Entertainment System games like Super Mario Brothers and the like. The decor throughout the tasting room and even the tap handles are all inspired by these classic video games. Each table in the tasting room is complete with its own game system you can enjoy while you sit back and partake in some of their fine and unique brews. Our conversation with Ryan touches on what led him and his wife to create 8-Bit, what makes them and their beers unique, and why they’ve become beloved by the locals. Enjoy!

Special Guest: Ryan Whitten.

Sponsored By:

• Ted Verschuren - Cruise Planners
• MLR Professional Tax Services

After a few hot laps around the track we sit down for an interview with Greg Fresquez from ISM Raceway in Avondale, AZ. He describes some of the many changes for this racing season from the beautiful $178 million renovation completed at the former Phoenix International Raceway. Besides the many noticable and beautifully constructed changes that all race fans will recognize this coming season Greg educates us on some American history located close the the track. He points out a geological marker that was used as a focal point to map out a majority of the Southwestern United States. He also speaks on the Gadsden Purchase and shows us just how close the former Mexican-American boarder was to the Phoenix area. Rob also had the exciting opportunity to speak one on one with 2016 NASCAR XFINITY Series Champion and current Joe Gibbs Racing driver DANIEL SUÁREZ. Enjoy!

Special Guests: Daniel Suarez and Greg Fresquez.

Sponsored By:

• MLR Professional Tax Services
• Ted Verschuren - Cruise Planners