Celebrating Arizona

Lisa Schnebly Heidinger
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Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona. Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.

  1. Navigate by Bike Shops

    2D AGO

    Navigate by Bike Shops

    Guest Paul Maynard lives deep in Tucson and says he navigates by bike shops, and also knows more than 700 pieces of art in the Old Pueblo; today we also have a rare guest coffee mug. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona.  Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.

    37 min
  2. I Love the Warmth

    MAY 5

    I Love the Warmth

    An Arizonan who self-described as "weird" because he loves the heat,  Steve Chandler. Is not only a songwriter, but has written 40 published books, which he said started by accident. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona.  Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.

    34 min
  3. Wilderness Adventure Awaits Around Kingman

    APR 28

    Wilderness Adventure Awaits Around Kingman

    Spending her high school years in Kingman gave Dawn Reid insights into the incredible outdoor opportunities there, from hiking and climbing to acess to the Colorado River beaches people rarely find.  Now a Goodyear resident working for the city as it explodes with new growth, she sees Arizona growth from a different perspective. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona.  Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.

    40 min
  4. Journalism is History on the Fly

    APR 21

    Journalism is History on the Fly

    Description: Editor of the Green Valley News shares wonderful stories added to Arizona history of fascinating people, making it fun for me because my time at GV News is forever special. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona.  Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.

    41 min
  5. Lisa's Longest Friend

    APR 14

    Lisa's Longest Friend

    Description: Not everyone is still close to someone from high school, but Michael Riley claims special status; the only person at "all" of Lisa's weddings, a travel companion, and someone who travels the world the way she travels Arizona. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona.  Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.

    29 min
  6. "Bennett for Senate"

    APR 7

    "Bennett for Senate"

    Bennett was known for writing songs to wrap up each legislative session, But some of his best stories are around love and family…although his anecdote about getting two gun barrels from the government rivals anything. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona.  Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.

    47 min
  7. We Got It Done

    MAR 31

    We Got It Done

    Description: Getting to work for KTVK-TV3 in the new Northern Arizona Bureau changed Lisa's life, and her partner was photographer Mike Schmidt. Half a lifetime later they still honor "The Bureau Code" and laugh about slow-moving elk.   Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona.  Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.

    37 min
  8. More Wander Than Plan

    MAR 24

    More Wander Than Plan

    Dr. Cynthia Stahura is a psychologist who has worked with Lisa for some time and brings her favorite aspects of Arizona as well as brain and mental health advice. Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona.  Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.

    32 min
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About

Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has been telling stories of Arizona people and events starting as a cub reporter in Green Valley more than forty years ago. She moved through radio, television, magazines, opinion pieces, magazines and books, until now she hosts the podcast Celebrating Arizona. Each of her guest interviewees has their own Arizona, and more.

Information

  • Creator
    Lisa Schnebly Heidinger
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Celebrating Arizona

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