Not So Native
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsExperience oriented podcast telling stories about interesting people and places throughout Arizona.
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Pine-Strawberry Season 6 Recap
April 11, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBRob and Aaron do what they do best. Sit around smoking cigars, drinking whiskey and talking.
Pine Strawberry Museum
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBRob and Aaron get a personal tour from Mel Clement, President of the Pine-Strawberry Archaeological And Historical Society. Mel is a third generation Arizona native and a direct descendent from some of Pine-Strawberry's original settlers. Join us on this journey through the museum and make sure to stop by and support Mel and the rest of the volunteers efforts during your next trip to the rim.
Sky's in Pine
December 23, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MB‘Sky’s in Pine’ is home to some of the most beautiful and unique furniture on the market. Like all things on our podcast we knew there was a story behind the shop and we sit down with the namesake and master craftsman of the shop Ron ‘Sky’ Davidson. We were lucky enough to spend time with Sky to hear the why behind the shop and how these unique furnitures pieces came to be. Enjoy this conversation and stop by Sky’s next time on your trip to Pine. Special Guest: Ron Davidson.
The Honey Stand
December 03, 2021 02:30 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBIf you’ve driven the 87 through Pine you’ve likely seen the sign for ‘The Honey Stand’. And if you made the decision to stop and browse the delicious selection of honey and other delectable treats you certainly weren’t disappointed. As you would guess ‘The Honey Stand’ has honey of all shapes and sizes but honey isn’t the only thing they carry. They also have some delicious fresh salsas, jam’s, jellies, bee pollen and butters to name a few. We’ve been customers of the stand and we’re interest...
Chef Mike Dahling of Old County Inn
November 26, 2021 23:30 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBWhen you think delicious wood fired pizza you may not think Pine, Arizona. After spending some time with Chef Mike Dahling you should. Chef Mike Dahling along with his wife Jessie own and operate Old County Inn, Pinewood Tavern and Pine Provisions Delicatessen and Bottle Shop located in Pine, Arizona. Old County was their first restaurant in Pine and the pizza is among the best in Arizona, which is no stranger to great pizza. Arizona regularly has names among the best pizza in the country and...
Episode 1056: Chef Mike Dahling of Old County Inn
November 26, 2021 23:30 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBWhen you think delicious wood fired pizza you may not think Pine, Arizona. After spending some time with Chef Mike Dahling you should. Chef Mike Dahling along with his wife Jessie own and operate Old County Inn, Pinewood Tavern and Pine Provisions Delicatessen and Bottle Shop located in Pine, Arizona. Old County was their first restaurant in Pine and the pizza is among the best in Arizona, which is no stranger to great pizza. Arizona regularly has names among the best pizza in the country and...
Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm
November 18, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBThe best thing about this podcast is the opportunity to meet new friends and hear the why behind their story. This was certainly true with our new friends Terry and Rick from Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm in Pine, Arizona. The restorations that Terry and Rick have made to the historic property preserved the legacy of the original homestead all while repurposing the ground for something unique and refreshing. In addition to the wonderful scent we learned of the many uses and types of lavende...
The Strawberry Inn
November 12, 2021 02:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBWe’re back! After the last couple of years we’ve all had, we deserve to get back out on the road and I can’t think of a much better place for that adventure to start than at the Strawberry Inn. We had the pleasure of chatting with owner Amber Eilers after our stay at the Inn in mid September. Located off highway 87 in the beautiful pines of the Arizona rim country sits the Strawberry Inn. This beautiful boutique hotel is as unique and inviting as the landscape around it. Through our travels t...
Ten55 Brewing Company
July 31, 2020 03:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBTen55 Brewing Company in Tucson, Arizona.
Chef Maria Mazon of BOCA Tacos y Tequila
July 23, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBWe sit with the wonderful human and renown Chef Maria Mazon of BOCA Tacos y Tequila in Tucson, Arizona. Being an Arizona native I have tasted many tacos in my life and BOCA's may be the best ones yet. Never have I had the chance to enjoy tacos in front of the chef that crafted the recipes and truly describe the tastes that we were enjoying. It was indeed an experience second to none. Enjoy this episode with awesome person and chef Maria. Make a trip to the old pueblo and enjoy some of the fin...
Dennis Arnold of Barrio Brewing Co.
July 19, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBWe were lucky enough to be able to enjoy some great beer and conversation with Dennis Arnold. Dennis and his wife founded Arizona's oldest brewery Barrio Brewing Co. (https://barriobrewing.com) Even though we just met Dennis that evening it felt as though we were catching up with an old friend. The friendly atmosphere is felt through Barrio’s employees and the building itself. In fact, Dennis designed the bar to have enough area that he would have room to stand and enjoy drink and conversatio...
Season 4 Recap
March 04, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBAnother great season is in the books! Join all of us at Lake Pleasant and we discuss some of our favorite parts from this past season.
Out Of Africa Wildlife Park
February 11, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 20.4 MB“You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.” ― Isak Dinesen, Out Of Africa. Dean and Prayeri Harrison, founders of Out Of Africa wildlife park in Camp Verde, AZ are examples of what it means to be truly alive. There is truly something unique and refreshing about the way they approach this life. The idea that we live in world dictated by the laws of nature and not of man is evident in how they interact with all the animals on site. It's truly fascinating and something that m...
The Haunted Group
December 22, 2019 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBIs it possible to have too much of a good thing? If you’ve been to any of The Haunted Group restaurants you know the answer is no. We have yet to find a Haunted Group restaurant concept that we have not loved. The same is also true for this episode which we had the pleasure of welcoming two guests. We met Author Roger Naylor for breakfast along with his good friend and co-founder of The Haunted Group Eric Jurisin. The food and drink at Crema in old town Cottonwood was not the only memorable t...
55 Years of Racing - The Larry Ogburn Story
December 13, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MB'Start your engines!' is a phrase that Larry Ogburn has heard for 55 years straight. We had the privilege of attending the TicketGuardian 500, now known as the FanShield 500, in March of 2019 as a guest of Protecht to document his amazing story. FanShield is created by fans for fans and nothing could be more evident by the hospitality they provided in making the whole experience possible. Special thanks to Larry Ogburn, NASCAR, ISM Raceway, GoodFellas Merch and of course Protecht. Enjoy! Chec...
Arcosanti: An Urban Laboratory
November 22, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBLaboratories are facilities that allow research, experiments or measurements to be performed. Arcosanti is an Urban Laboratory located in central Arizona. Paolo Soleri started the project with an idea to demonstrate an alternative to urban sprawl. It's an attempt to show how a city can develop and thrive within the beauty and landscape around it. Tim Bell, Director of Communications at Arcosanti, shares the vision of and the continued work that is being done at Arcosanti. We recorded on site ...
Verde Lea Market Deli and Grill
November 17, 2019 03:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode of the podcast Rob, Steph, and our good friend Roger Naylor sit down with Bill Murray, Chief Flattery Officer and co-owner of the Verde Lea Market Deli and Grill on Main St in beautiful Cottonwood! This quaint market has a been in the area since the 1980’s and Bill and his wife Missy have owned it since 2003. It is known to locals and the foodie who loves scouting out local treasures. Bill and Roger swap stories about burgers, tortas, and the Cottonwood community, while Stepha...
Verde Canyon Railroad
November 08, 2019 04:15 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBAll aboard! We were lucky enough to ride one of the last 'Starlight Tours' of the season. Departing from Clarkdale, AZ aboard the wonderfully refurbished train cars, we traveled through the beautiful Arizona scenery that is the Verde Canyon. The 'Starlight Tour' leaves in late afternoon shortly before sundown. It allows plenty of time to take in the striking scenery around you on the way out from the depot. The return trip takes you back to a simpler time where the stars shined brighter unfaz...
State Forty Eight Credit Card Launch Event
October 31, 2019 03:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBWe had the pleasure of spending the evening with some folks who share the same love and passion for the state and community we call home. We ventured to The Churchill in downtown Phoenix, part of the Roosevelt Row art district that our friends from Season 3 The FOUND:RE hotel, Fair Trade Cafe and The Nash jazz club call home. The Churchill is uniquely Phoenix and is comprised of recycled commercial shipping containers housing many small businesses. One of those small businesses is State Forty...
Author Roger Naylor
October 25, 2019 03:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBWe kick off Season 4 with a bang! We had the honor and pleasure of spending the day with Roger Naylor. Roger is writer whose work can be found in his many books, The Arizona Republic, and state publications. After breakfast at Crema, one of The Haunted Groups many delicious Cottonwood restaurants, we travel to Dead Horse Ranch State Park just a few minutes from Old Town Cottonwood. Rather than attempting to write about the man who makes a living doing just that, enjoy our conversation with Ro...
Season 3 Recap
September 22, 2019 03:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBWe sit down for food, drink and conversation at Red's Bar and Grill located at the Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park. Reds has become the regular stop for each of our season’s final episodes. Next time you stop at Reds, make sure you ask for our new friend Rhianna who took great care of us! Season 3 brought with it some great guests and stories from all corners of the Valley. One meal is not nearly enough time to share all that we loved about this past season. We simply scrape the surface and ...
The Rosson House at Heritage Square
September 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIn this weeks episode, the final before our recap, we had the pleasure of taking a personal tour of the Rosson House at Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix. Heritage Square is home to renown restaurants such as Pizzeria Bianco and Nobuo at Teeter House, right next door to the Arizona Science Center. When you think of Phoenix often images of cowboys, cacti and rattlesnakes come to mind. Rarely would one associate the Victorian Era with Phoenix, a trip through the Rosson House will change that ...
Artist Hugo Medina: 'Go Ahead, Touch It'
September 06, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB“Go Ahead, touch it” I know this is an awkward title for a podcast, but it is not every day an artist suggests you touch his paintings. At most art exhibits you’d admire the beauty of the work with your eyes. Hugo’s exhibit also appeals to our other senses. Rob had the opportunity to interview valley artist Hugo Medina following his recent art exhibit at the Arizona Capital Museum. Hugo’s work can be seen throughout the Valley including several murals in downtown Phoenix. One of these murals ...
State Forty Eight: Clothing for all, Inspired by Arizona
August 30, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBState Forty Eight is more than just a t-shirt company, it’s a movement recognized around and beyond the state it calls home. Started in 2013 by Michael, Stephen and Nicholas the brand was born from their love and appreciation for Arizona. They are a brand dedicated to bringing quality clothing for all, inspired by Arizona. As you gather from its name, State Forty Eight takes pride on its Arizona roots. Whether it is our states colors, animals, sports franchises or flag you’ll find it integrat...
Fair Trade Cafe: Coffee With a Conscience
August 23, 2019 02:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBRob along with our special guest host from LocalFirst AZ Kendall Jones enjoy a cup of coffee with Stephanie Vasquez at her Fair Trade Coffee shop on Roosevelt Row in Phoenix Arizona. At Fair Trade ‘coffee with a conscience’ is not simply a phrase or a marketing piece rather its a way of life. Stephanie is a former education and after some travels she felt led to open a coffee shop. A shop that focuses on the fair trade of coffee beans, organic ingredients and quality above all else. The shop ...
FOUND:RE Hotel Phoenix
August 16, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBThis weeks episode was spent with Burtney at the beautiful and unique FOUND:RE Hotel Phoenix. You may think that you need to go to LA or New York to experience a true ‘art hotel’ but you’d be wrong. This boutique hotel is located in downtown Phoenix just off the Central and Roosevelt light rail station. It holds a uniquely Arizona feel that draws its inspiration from the Roosevelt art district it resides in. We had the pleasure of spending time with catering sales manager Julie Whyman and art...
Fry Building: Marriage, Murder & Mischief
August 09, 2019 03:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBThis weeks episode is full of murder, mystery, and mischief all dating back to Arizona’s territorial times. We met up with our new friend Mike Bell at Majerle’s Sports Grill in downtown Phoenix. What he shared with us was the completion of his research on the colorful and fascinating past of the historic Fry Building that Thunder Dan’s namesake restaurant calls home. It's a true wild west story that tells the tale of a woman that journeyed to Arizona for a new life and through some savvy busi...
The Nash: Jazz Happens Here
August 02, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBImprovisation is defined as creating something not previously planned or scripted. The idea of improvising is evident throughout and is one of the bedrocks of jazz music. The Nash jazz venue provides 300 shows a year in which you can experience the musical expression that all can appreciate, born out of improvising. The clubs namesake is Arizona native Lewis Nash, a celebrated jazz musician. The Nash motto is ‘Jazz Happens Here’, this was obvious from the moment we walked through the door. Fr...
Arizona Capitol Museum
July 26, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBWe're back with season 3! Rob has the privilege of taking a personal tour of the Arizona Capitol Museum, located in located in the 1901 Arizona Territorial and State Capitol Building. Robs tour guides for the evening are Dorie Hanson the museums Chief Administrator, Stephanie Mahan the Assistant Director and Naomi Primeau Digital Media Coordinator. In this episode Stephanie and Naomi are the 'Native's' and Dorie is 'Not So' yet they all share a love and passion for our great 48th state. The m...
Season 2 Recap
April 16, 2019 03:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIt's crazy to think that we wrapped season 2 of our podcast already. This season took us outside Phoenix to experience just a few of the beauties and adventures that Arizona has to offer. Just a few hours up the I17 we had the pleasure of spending time in Flagstaff, Williams, Seligman, and Peach Springs. Each visit we enjoyed new experiences but best of all we were able to meet new friends and help tell their stories. On this final episode of the season Rob and I enjoy great food, drink, and ...
The Guardian Angel of Route 66: Angel Delgadillo
April 05, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBWe sit down for a conversation with living legend, ‘The Guardian Angel of Route 66’, ’Mayor of the Mother Road’, and (as we have now dubbed him) the 'Rockstar of Seligman' Angel Delgadillo. History will tell you that no one individual was more influential in saving Route 66 and consequently the towns along the mother road than Angel. As you’ll hear throughout the interview Angel believes in the power of the people. His story and movement is proof that ‘We The People’ can enact change even whe...
Grand Canyon Caverns
March 29, 2019 03:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIf you were looking for somewhere that you could arrive in your private plane or helicopter, stay in an RV one night, a motel the next, enjoy some great food, visit some dinosaurs, have a glass of wine or beer in a prehistoric cave, some more good food and delicious giant pies, hunt some ghosts, then finish off the last night sleeping in one of the worlds most unique hotel rooms 220 feet under the ground? Stop searching because we found the only place where you can experience all this and mor...
Grand Canyon Deer Farm
March 22, 2019 03:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBRob and Stephanie finished their weekend trip in Williams with a visit to the beautiful animals of the Grand Canyon Deer Farm. Pat George, who is the owner and operator of the Deer Farm, was kind enough to walk with and narrate as Rob and Stephanie journeyed through the park. Situated just 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon National Park the farm came to be in 1969 which makes the park 50 years young. This farm has more than just reindeers who 'snowbird' from the North Pole, in fact the first...
Mayor John Moore
March 15, 2019 03:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBWhen you think about the wild west thoughts of men like Wyatt Earp or Zane Grey may come to mind. After this episode you can add Mayor John Moore to that list of names. Large brim cowboy hats are not the only hats John Moore wears. Currently serving as Mayor, he previously held the title of Police Chief and provided entertainment to the good people of Williams, Arizona. Rob and Stephanie got the opportunity to sit down for conversation and drink with John in the saloon of his Wild West Juncti...
Canyon Motel and RV Park
March 08, 2019 03:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week Rob and Stephanie spent time with Shirley from The Canyon Motel & RV park in Williams, Arizona. The motel is located right off the historic Route 66. Not only is the Canyon Motel situated in the beautiful landscape of Williams but it's also the only place where you can stay in a real train car. Experience Americana on Route 66 and stay the night in a caboose that once carried people across country. So enjoy the conversation with Shirley and be sure to visit next time you're in Willi...
Fort Bearizona
March 01, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBIn Part 2 of our Bearizona special Dave O'Connell takes Rob and Stephanie on a stroll through Fort Bearizona. In addition to the drive through portion of the park you featured last week Bearizona has a separate walk-through area full of wildlife. We explore the different exhibits and animals along the way with Dave introducing each by name. Enjoy. Special Guest: Dave O'Connell.
Bearizona Wildlife Park
February 25, 2019 01:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this weeks episode of the Not So Native podcast Rob is joined by a special guest host, his wife. Stephanie Lamb chose to tolerate him for a family vacation up north to Williams and Flagstaff. Their first stop was Bearizona in Williams where Dave O’Connell was kind enough to provide a guided tour through the park. If you’re looking for a professionally narrated tour look no further than this episode. Anything to be known about the park and its beautiful wildlife occupants Dave is the man to...
The Valentine State
February 16, 2019 03:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBSweetheart State. Valentine State. Do you know how Arizona came to be known by those names? I'll give you a hint. Arizona turned 107 years young on February 14th, 2019. In this episode Rob shares an article written by Jana Bommersbach originally for the Arizona Republic during Arizonas Centennial Birthday celebration. The article shares the journey Arizona took from territory to statehood and the bumps along the way. http://archive.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/20120130arizona-c...
Season 1 Recap
January 16, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this episode we travel all the way to north Peoria where we enjoy wine and cigars on Robs back porch. We spend the time sharing what motivated us to start the podcast and what we’ve learned throughout this inaugural season. We also share some of our favorite moments spent with our guests and experiences we’ve shared. Now one cigar and a bottle of wine does does not provide enough time to share all the experiences we gained throughout the season, we simply scratched the surface. We also sha...
Saddle Mountain Brewing Company
December 24, 2018 03:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBWe spend some time with Laura Hansen in the brewhouse of her Goodyear restaurant, Saddle Mountain Brewing Company. Laura shares the history of what led her and her husband Jacob to open this delicious and unique space in October of 2014. From the award winning brews, great food and chic restaurant decor all come with a story and a purpose. If you like beer and delicious food you’d be crazy to not check out Saddle Mountain again and again. In fact, after our interview with Laura we made sure t...
Litchfield Park Historical Society
December 10, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this weeks episode we tour the Litchfield Park Historical Society Museum located on the grounds of the former Litchfield mansion. Judy Cook, who is a board member and caretaker of the museum, guides us through the many exhibits that tell the origin stories of Litchfield Park, Goodyear and the surrounding areas. Judy expands upon many of the stories we heard last week about the founding of the Wigwam and how they have impacted the rest of the surrounding community. Goodyear and Litchfield P...
Wigwam Arizona
December 03, 2018 01:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIn 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 th...
8-Bit Aleworks
November 19, 2018 02:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBIn 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 befor...
ISM Raceway
November 11, 2018 18:30 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBAfter 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 mark...