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Tempe! the podcast
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How many episodes does Tempe! the podcast have?
The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.
Tempe! the podcast episodes:
November 16, 2023Season 2: Episode 7 – Celebrate the holidays in Tempe The holiday season is here and we’ve got a preview of all the festive events and joyful happenings to come. We’re coming to you from the historic Petersen House, where holiday transformations are currently underway. Plus, meet a very special guest visiting us all the way from the North Pole. Jen Sweeney from the Tempe History Museum tells the stories of Petersen House and the seasonal events it hosts, and Kim DeMeritt from Downtown Tempe fills our calendars with holiday happenings while co-hosts Jess and Kris muse on their favorite wintertime traditions. Win fun prizes by entering our giveaway at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek.
...more November 08, 2023Season 2: Episode 6 - Giving Back Join us to hear about the amazing work local nonprofits are doing to support those in need in Tempe – and get ideas for how you can support them during the Giving Season and beyond!
...more October 18, 2023Season 2: Episode 5 - A Day in the Life of Your Trash This week, we’re talking trash. You heard that right. What happens to your trash after you throw it away? Why should you care? Listen to the ~tea~ this week as we unravel what happens to your trash after you toss it. We’ll be sipping tea at the green-certified Drink Me! Tea Room while we discuss green business models, food waste, the importance of eating local and waving “hi!” to our garbologists.
Enter our trivia contest at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek.
...more October 05, 2023Season 2: Episode 4 – Play That Tempe Music Explore the Tempe sound as we talk about the past, present and future of local music. Meet Yucca Tap Room’s owner, Rodney Hu, who will discuss Yucca’s five decades of support for local acts. Get a sneak peek at what’s in store for this year’s Tempe Jam from Tempe’s head of Arts & Culture Brendan Ross. Hear from Tempe Playlist artist Haley Green about her journey as a musician. Plus, she performs a song off her new EP!
Enter our trivia contest at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek.
...more September 18, 2023Season 2: Episode 3 - Tempe Then and Now - 25 years and more for Tempe staffers Tempe has a great number of staff members who have been employed with the City of Tempe for 25, 30 even 35 years, growing their skills and their careers. What has changed since 1993? What compels people to stay? Can you get a job here? (We have openings!)
Meet Michael Martin of Tempe's IT department, former Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Chief and now Deputy City Manager Greg Ruiz, Deputy City Manager Keith Burke, who started helping kids at Escalante Community Center, and City Manager Rosa Inchausti, who started as a diversion counselor. Historian Jared Smith will tell us a little about our podcasting location, the Rose Eisendrath House.Listen anywhere you typically get podcasts or at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek, where you can enter to win a Jasmine Jo/Rowen Tree gift card, see historic photos and dive deeper into Tempe's way back with library recommendations....more September 06, 2023Season 2, Episode 2 – Fall Events in Tempe As the weather cools off, the fun amps up in Tempe. Get the inside scoop from guests:
- Mike O’Hara, Four Peaks Oktoberfest Event Producer
- Jenny Leon, Tempe Special Events
- Kim DeMeritt, Downtown Tempe Director of Events
Listen for a chance to win a Hackett House gift card and festive dachshund hat. Get all the details at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek. Prost!
...more August 29, 2023Tempe This Week - Sun Devil Football Pep Rally Join us for a VIP Sun Devil Football experience! Guests include:
- Sun Devil Football Coach Kenny Dillingham
- Stadium guru and fan experience expert Graham Rossini
- Tim Healey, the Voice of the Sun Devils
- Fifth-year Sun Devil Drumline member Brett Bell
- Defensive End Mike Matus
- Former Sun Devil football player and Tempe Deputy City Manager Keith Burke
Win ASU swag and tickets to the Sept. 16 game by entering our trivia contest at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek....more May 26, 2023Tempe This Week Episode 13 -Spectacular! Spectacular! Part 2: more music, summer programs for kids and adults, and a rooftop view of the new Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU DJ Akshen keeps the party going with more music and summer fun.
Brendan Ross of Tempe Arts and Culture explains why summers are so important for keeping kids engaged and people healthy. He'll also talk about the great activities happening inside the Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts, like the Draw-a-thon.Libraries have hosted summer reading programs since the late 1800s. Tempe's summer reading program has everything from wild animal shows to dance parties. Oh, and there are books. Tempe Public Library's Jessica Jupitus shares the events for all ages happening this summer.Josh Roffler of the Tempe History Museum jumps into the Tempe Time Machine, the museum's free Wednesday summer program. See Ballet Folklorico and other entertainers at no cost, explore the exhibitions and have fun with craft activities.We've been talking all season long about the overnight stay at the new Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU that you can win just for listening. General Manager Todd Gagnon gives us a rooftop view of the new hotel from restaurants to pool cabanas.Find all the fun at tempe.gov/familyfun!
Listen for your chance to win at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek
...more May 26, 2023Tempe This Week - Episode 13 - Summer Spectacular Part 1: music, special events and treats! DJ Akshen of Furious Styles Crew gets the party started with music to keep your feet moving. Councilmember Joel Navarro is a third-generation Arizonan. He grew up in Tempe and shares stories about his summers in Tempe. He'll also talk about youth sports programs and his love of live, local music.
Brendan Ross of Tempe Arts and Culture, Jessica Jupitus of Tempe Public Library and Savannah Harrelson of the Tempe Communication and Marketing Office will talk about the great summer events that are coming soon, like the July 4th celebration, the three Juneteenth events and the Pride Party on Mill Avenue on June 3. Get the details on where to go and what to do.Chhaya Tan from Donut Parlor brings sweet treats for the podcast crew and you can win some! The sweet shop makes light, fluffy and creative donuts in your favorite traditional flavors along with some that reflect pop culture or Tan's Asian heritage. Donut Parlor has been an active member of the Tempe community since it opened. Giving back has been part of the Tan family philosophy since they left Cambodia and came to Tempe as refugees in the 1970s. Hear the story of how the Tempe community came together to help and how Donut Parlor got started. Listen to win a $50 gift card to the Donut Parlor! Go to tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek to enter....more May 18, 2023Tempe This Week Episode 12 - Fun ways to stay cool this summer Summer is on the way. Hear about a variety of ways you can have fun and stay cool. We'll also take a walk down Mill Avenue. Guests include Susie Steckner for Tempe Human Services and Savannah Harrelson for Tempe Community Services.
Listen to win amazing prizes! Enter now at tempe.gov/TempeThisWeek!
Answer the FIRST trivia question correctly by May 23 to win a Hundred Mile Brewing gift certificate! Answer them all right and you could win an overnight stay at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU.
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FAQs about Tempe! the podcast:
How many episodes does Tempe! the podcast have?
The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.