We are kicking off 2025 with an episode recorded in late 2024, with a super fun character that crafts amazing stories, videos, and content that captivates viewers the world over! Ev Duran joins us and tells us a little bit about his epic career(thus far) and shares a few laughs as we move from his origin story towards the future of UTB Studios. Enjoy!

WELCOME to the Skyway Podcast an Interview style, family friendly podcast covering topics on the Paradise, Magalia, Concow Ridge and Chico area. Connecting the Ridge to the Valley with commute length podcasts between 35 - 40 mins(half on the drive up, half on the drive down) covering topics that will help you and your family get the most out of life in our area, enjoy the drive and stay safe out there.

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Dough Speicher joins us on the show today, a format that compliments his epic social media presence. We discuss his relationship based approach to helping his clients purchase and sell real estate, how he builds trust through authentic humor, and of course - our shared understanding of the importance of being a Father and a Family Man.

Check out his real estate website at www.realspeicher.com or search him out on Facebook or Instagram.

WELCOME to the Skyway Podcast an Interview style, family friendly podcast covering topics on the Paradise, Magalia, Concow Ridge and Chico area. Connecting the Ridge to the Valley with commute length podcasts between 35 - 40 mins(half on the drive up, half on the drive down) covering topics that will help you and your family get the most out of life in our area, enjoy the drive and stay safe out there.

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Natalia joins the podcast to discuss the origin story of her jewelry and copper art business, the Copper Oasis. We cover her inspirations, where her jewelry and custom pieces can be purchased(thecopperoasis.etsy.com) as well as her art being sold at local shops - shout out to Bidwell Supply, which opens their second location in downtown Chico on November 23rd, 2024 - Natalia will have her jewelry in their new location as well as at local craft faire's around Butte County in 2025. Heads up, there might be a heartwarming daddy-daughter story in this episode as well.

WELCOME to the Skyway Podcast an Interview style, family friendly podcast covering topics on the Paradise, Magalia, Concow Ridge and Chico area. Connecting the Ridge to the Valley with commute length podcasts between 35 - 40 mins(half on the drive up, half on the drive down) covering topics that will help you and your family get the most out of life in our area, enjoy the drive and stay safe out there.

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Nichole Farley from Explore Butte County sits down to discuss her passion for our area, the amenities that we may take for granted, and a bunch of resources that she and her team have assembled to answer the question "What is there to do in Butte County?" - and the CRUSH IT!

Super fun to record, even more fun to listen to, Nichole and her team do a wonderful job of representing our area, outside of our area. Check out explorebuttecounty.com and see what I mean!

WELCOME to the Skyway Podcast an Interview style, family friendly podcast covering topics on the Paradise, Magalia, Concow Ridge and Chico area. Connecting the Ridge to the Valley with commute length podcasts between 35 - 40 mins(half on the drive up, half on the drive down) covering topics that will help you and your family get the most out of life in our area, enjoy the drive and stay safe out there.

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After a wonderful welcome into Paradise High School, Kelly Gordon and I discuss her career in education, the good work that is being done at Paradise High School, the integration of technology into the classroom, and of course - KINDNESS. Kelly is well known for her patient kindness and leadership through passionate authenticity. This was one of those episodes that felt effortless and could have stretched on as long as the tape could record us, luckily this format limits us chatty, passionate types to one commute!

Thank you, Kelly, for an awesome interview - enjoy listeners!

WELCOME to the Skyway Podcast an Interview style, family friendly podcast covering topics on the Paradise, Magalia, Concow Ridge and Chico area. Connecting the Ridge to the Valley with commute length podcasts between 35 - 40 mins(half on the drive up, half on the drive down) covering topics that will help you and your family get the most out of life in our area, enjoy the drive and stay safe out there.

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Cue the "Working for the Weekend" montage and slap your quarter down for the next play on your favorite arcade game - The Playdium is here to bring youngsters in Butte County the same wholesome arcade experience the Gen X'ers remember(or don't). Jason Hastain, half of the mastermind partnership behind the Family Arcade center in Paradise, sits down to discuss a few of the challenges of opening the business, some of reasons he persisted, and some of the epic games and activities that await your next family outing, birthday bash, soccer team party, or Friday Night Out with your friends! My family loves our visits to the Playdium, this episode is dedicated to that - enjoy your commute and drive safely.

WELCOME to the Skyway Podcast an Interview style, family friendly podcast covering topics on the Paradise, Magalia, Concow Ridge and Chico area. Connecting the Ridge to the Valley with commute length podcasts between 35 - 40 mins(half on the drive up, half on the drive down) covering topics that will help you and your family get the most out of life in our area, enjoy the drive and stay safe out there.

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Today we bring some positivity to the podcast in the form of the great Bob Fitzgerald - plenty of laughs, lots of smiles, and maybe a few happy tears. Enjoy this conversation to learn more about the legacy Bob has created through his fundraisers, car shows, and toy drives.

As with each guest, this fella is something special. We are all a little bit better when we have been smiling and laughing with our buddy, Bob. Enjoy sharing in his bright glow, even though he has a little bit of a sniffle and a stuffy nose!

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WELCOME to the Skyway Podcast an Interview style, family friendly podcast covering topics on the Paradise, Magalia, Concow Ridge and Chico area. Connecting the Ridge to the Valley with commute length podcasts between 35 - 40 mins(half on the drive up, half on the drive down) covering topics that will help you and your family get the most out of life in our area, enjoy the drive and stay safe out there.

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Lauren joins the show to discuss topics that include Firewise Neighborhoods, moving to Paradise, the joys of working with children through the Ready Raccoon program, and of course - her puppy dog.

Check out her program at https://buttefiresafe.net/

WELCOME to the Skyway Podcast an Interview style, family friendly podcast covering topics on the Paradise, Magalia, Concow Ridge and Chico area. Connecting the Ridge to the Valley with commute length podcasts between 35 - 40 mins(half on the drive up, half on the drive down) covering topics that will help you and your family get the most out of life in our area, enjoy the drive and stay safe out there.

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WELCOME to the Skyway Podcast an Interview style, family friendly podcast covering topics on the Paradise, Magalia, Concow Ridge and Chico area. Connecting the Ridge to the Valley with commute length podcasts between 35 - 40 mins(half on the drive up, half on the drive down) covering topics that will help you and your family get the most out of life in our area, enjoy the drive and stay safe out there.

Don Criswell, longtime Ridge resident and local historian talks about growing up on the Ridge, the phases of development that he lived there for, his experience with the Camp Fire as well as several other fires in Butte County, and so much more. Don and I spoke at length about the importance of understanding the phases of development the Ridge has experienced in order to learn from the past and continue to stay connected surrounding communities in the future.

In Part 2, Don brings it home with some words of wisdom before he jets out the door to go "do good" somewhere that no one will ever know about, except those receiving his thoughtful support. A model for community engagement and the type of character I have come to appreciate for his genuine authenticity, Don was a wonderful guest!

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WELCOME to the Skyway Podcast an Interview style, family friendly podcast covering topics on the Paradise, Magalia, Concow Ridge and Chico area. Connecting the Ridge to the Valley with commute length podcasts between 35 - 40 mins(half on the drive up, half on the drive down) covering topics that will help you and your family get the most out of life in our area, enjoy the drive and stay safe out there.

Don Criswell, longtime Ridge resident and local historian talks about growing up on the Ridge, the phases of development that he lived there for, his experience with the Camp Fire as well as several other fires in Butte County, and so much more. Don and I spoke at length about the importance of understanding the phases of development the Ridge has experienced in order to learn from the past and continue to stay connected surrounding communities in the future.

In Part 2, Don brings it home with some words of wisdom before he jets out the door to go "do good" somewhere that no one will ever know about, except those receiving his thoughtful support. A model for community engagement and the type of character I have come to appreciate for his genuine authenticity, Don was a wonderful guest!

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