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Light Beer Dark MoneyWaking Up Tucson — With Chris DeSimone (Audio)Chris and Sean welcome radio legend Chris DeSimone, host of Wake Up with Chris DeSimone — the voice that, for years alongside Joe Higgins, shook Tucson’s political and business establishment awake. Their Wake Up Tucson show pulled no punches in calling out hypocrisy, incompetence, and corruption from City Hall to the Chamber.
Sadly, not much has changed. Tucson still wrestles with crumbling infrastructure, stagnant growth, and baffling economic decisions — like rejecting Project Blue while boasting of “20,000+ jobs created” in a metro of over a million.
But there’s a plot twist: DeSimone isn’t just talking about it anymore — h...
2025-08-1400 min
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.134Taco Tuesday by el Taco Rustico! 1st hour: Chris will play some of the Crime Free Coalition of the crowd at the Project Blue Meeting. Chris, Dan, and Joe went to Mexico. Full Border report! 2nd hour: Chris King, Vail School Board Member joins the show to talk about the start of the school year plus some statewide actions you need to be aware of. 3rd hour: Chris runs you through the State of AZ auditor's report on Pima County Finances. It's not all good.
2025-08-052h 55
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.1281st hour: Kicking off the last week of July and heading into school starting! Tucson had a hellacious few days in the streets. Why Katie Hobbs vetoed Florida like elections reform. Chris Nanos accused of....working with ICE? 2nd hour: Janet Wittenbraker, City Council Candidate talks about the road to November,. Democrat Socialist Sunday! plus a dramatic reading of the "leak" of the Joe Biden Memoir 3rd hour: Brother Joe DeSimone is in for his weekly visit: Powell and Trump tour the Fed's renovation-hilarity ensues, plus trade deal updates!
2025-07-282h 57
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.123Kick off your Week with Wake Up on the Live the Dream Media Network! 1st hour: Chris goes to Prescott! Heartbreaking video plea of the widow of Paul Clifford on Laura Convoer's weak plea deal. 2nd hour: America's Criminologist Dr. Currie Myers talks about the horrible doxxing of Law Enforcement officers. Pima Supervisor Steve Christy joins the show talking about his epic rant on holding the line on taxes. 3rd hour:Brother Joe DeSimone talks where governance and your personal finances!
2025-07-212h 55
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.113Kick off your week with Chris D. and Wake Up on the Live the Dream Media Network! 1st hour: Tucson Regional News Catch Up with: another axe attack, TUSD runs out of Covid $ and needs more plus local good news stories for Gloria 2nd hour:National News Round Up with biting commentary: Trump Admin gaslights US on Epstein List, Texas indictments on massive voter fraud, Mexico Riots about American Legal Immigrants? 3rd hour: Brother Joe DeSimone (Blue Chip Planning) joins the show. He and Chris break down the "Big Beautiful Bill".
2025-07-072h 53
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.106It's a Chill Friday. Chris breaks down the Pew Research Data on how voters moved to Trump in 2024. 7am Food Friday- Chris covers Food Trends and the state of the hospitality industry with Mark Van Buren. Mark then covers top movie couples in history. Plus AZ Speaker of the House Steve Montenegro!
2025-06-272h 58
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.102Chris is back1st and 2nd hour: Chris is back from vacay and explains the fallout of the US bombing of Iran. Pima County jacks your taxes and makes it sounds like they did you a favor. 3rd hour: Brother Joe DeSimone joins the discussion: Nancy Pelosi is killing it on the stock market and retirement of Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas
2025-06-232h 59
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.971st hour: Chris covers the hypocrisy of No More Kings Protests and an assault on local police that will result in little consequences. 2nd hour: Danny Sawaya from Tucson Strength is in for his monthly visit, fresh back from his trip to Bosnia 3rd hour: Brother Joe DeSimone is in for his weekly visit talking about where politics meets the economy and how it affects your personal bottom line.
2025-06-172h 58
Libertarian-MindedLibertarian Hour on Wake Up Live with Chris DeSimone with Peter Norquest and Ken RichingsPeter Norquest and Ken Richings are guests on Wake up Live Podcast with Christopher DeSimone , March 12, 2025 "Live the Dream" Network on youtubeWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep. 32
2025-06-1037 min
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.83Memorial Day Friday Lineup: 1st Hour: Chris catches us up on current news and events.2nd Hour: Shaun McClusky sits in with Chris to talk politics and summer BBQ sides, then Onita Davis visits to talk about Memorial Day and the handing out of poppies. Courtney Slanaker CEO American Red Cross of SOAZ give a quick update of relief efforts dealing with the Cody Fire! 3rd Hour: Joann Difillipo educates us on some Pima County tax proposals
2025-05-232h 50
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.81Welcome to WAKE UP!1st Hour: Chris catches us up on current news and events. Barney Brenner (townhall.com columnist) makes his monthly visit. Marco Rubio brings to his senate committee meeting. 2nd Hour Dan Shearer- Editor of the Green Valley News!3rd Hour: Chris continues sharing his views of current events.
2025-05-212h 58
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.79Welcome to WAKE UP!1st Hour: Chris catches us up on current news and events.2nd Hour: Dr. Joann DiFillipo- even more Pima County Hijinks! 3rd Hour: Brother Joe DeSimone Blue Chip Planning -breaking down where government meets economy and one the best Preakness race ever!
2025-05-193h 02
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep. 74Welcome to Wake Up! On today's show:1st Hour: Chris brings us up to date on news and events.2nd Hour: Dr. Joann DiFlilipo with the Pima County breakdown. 3rd Hour: Joe DeSimone Blue Chip Planning talks about the recent deal between the US and China that is sending markets soaring.
2025-05-122h 56
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep. 691st Hour: Chris catches us up on the weekends events2nd Hour: Positive Monday with Tia Gloria Alvillar and Donna Cousineau 3rd Hour: Joe DeSimone (Blue Chip Planning) talk national politics and state of the economy, Pope Donaldo Sarducci and the Kentucky Derby!
2025-05-052h 54
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.641st Hour: Chris updates on the weekend events and news.2nd Hour: Dr. Joann DiFillipo talking Pima County government miscues and problems. 3rd Hour: Brother Joe DeSimone and Triple Down Farms Renee Miles talking about her journey of breeding horses, including one this year with our boy, Preakness winner Seize the Grey!
2025-04-282h 59
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep. 63Happy Friday Wakies:1st Hour: Chris breaks down the Patrick Soon interview about Covid vaxxes lighting a fire on cancer cases 2nd Hour Food Friday: Pastizzi Summit with Shaun McClusky and Malta Joe 3rd Hour: Shaun and Chris discuss the emptying of local public K-12 schools
2025-04-252h 53
The Low Point with Matt PenaBlowtorch to the B*tthole - Chris DeSimone (Episode 12)On this episode of The Low Point, Matt sits down with childhood friend Chris DeSimone for a wild, heartfelt, and hilarious journey through their shared past and Chris' unexpected medical saga. From chlorine-soaked summers working at the town pool together to the chaos and camaraderie of Boy Scouts, the two reminisce about growing up together and the memories that shaped them. But the laughs give way to a deeper conversation as Chris opens up about his experience living with fibromyalgia—and the series of bizarre and painful medical events that followed.And yes, there is a story in...
2025-04-221h 27
Live The Dream MediaWake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep. 3On today's about show Veronique De Rugy joins Chris to talk about President Trump's tax cuts and the Economy. After that, Dan Shearer of the Green Valley News joins Chris to chat about local news.
2025-01-292h 58
Wake Up TucsonJan 24 Hour 3 Movies with Mark Van BurenMark Van Buren's top ten favorite movies!
Chris signs off, for now
2025-01-2438 minWake Up TucsonJan 24 Hour 2 Jazz singer and songwriter Caity Gyorgy...Food Friday---RoccoFood Friday! Rocco from Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria
Canadian Jazz Singer Caity Gyorgy (pronounced "George"), performing at the Tucson Jazz Festival.
2025-01-2437 minWake Up TucsonJan 24 Hour 1 WUT: the AM radio finale'Chris's final episode on AM radio
Pima County closing asylum seeker facilities. Three days into his Presidency, Donald Trump saves the county a bunch of money.
A Top Ten list of Chris's radio truths
2025-01-2439 minWake Up TucsonJan 23 Hour 3 Chris talks favorite food dishes in Tucson!Phoenix Magazine's top dishes in Tucson. What are yours?
2025-01-2338 minWake Up TucsonJan 23 Hour 2 US Representative David SchweikertUS Representative David Schweikert on the inauguration, the agenda going forward, and the release of the Kennedy assassination papers.
Migrant funding, the church, and elected leaders.
2025-01-2339 minWake Up TucsonJan 23 Hour 1 Dear Media: is Snoop Dogg in or out of favorIntellectual honesty: three weeks ago Snoop Dogg was celebrated in Tucson...then he performs at Trump Inauguration and he's a bad guy. Please let us know what the playbook says here. Is he in or out of favor?
The most news-generating speeding ticket possibly the history of Tucson is finally resolved.
2025-01-2340 minWake Up TucsonJan 22 Hour 3 Why you shouldn't support a sales tax hikeResponse to the Mayor's support of a sale tax hike.
2025-01-2240 minWake Up TucsonJan 22 Hour 2 Mayor Romero on her proposed sales tax hikeRegina's comments on Prop 414, the sales tax increase, in comments she made on the Buckmaster show
2025-01-2239 minWake Up TucsonJan 22 Hour 1 Plissken Acres scares off Paul BunyanWhat can we do with iconic signs and landmarks?
2025-01-2240 minWake Up TucsonJan 21 Hour 3 Colin Blunstone, of The ZombiesColin Blunstone, lead singer of the Zombies talking about his and the bands journey and the British invasion. Previewing the concert in February where he will be opening for Al Steward at the Rialto Theater.
2025-01-2142 minWake Up TucsonJan 21 Hour 2 Desert Rose Tax & AccountingTim Crawford and Ed Eddington from Desert Rose Tax & Accounting join Chris. A look at current events and a look ahead as we get ready to file taxes.
2025-01-2141 minWake Up TucsonJan 21 Hour 1 President Trump, Act II beginsInauguration observations
President Trump's agenda outlined in his opening speech.
2025-01-2141 minWake Up TucsonJan 17 Hour 3 Shaun McClusky and Ron ArenasGuests Shaun McClusky and Ron Arenas discuss constables, crime, and local events.
2025-01-1739 minWake Up TucsonJan 17 Hour 2 Ron Arenas, Shaun McClusky...CA Wildfires...Tucson's home sales and rental marketRon Arenas, Shaun McClusky on the CA wildfires, insurance companies and mortgages, and impact on Tucson's construction labor force. Shaun also gives a brief status on Tucson's rental and home sales environment.
2025-01-1741 minWake Up TucsonJan 17 Hour 1 School safety officer stops school shooter: quotes from TUSD board members who opposed cops on campusPolice stopped a possible school shooting in Tucson yesterday. A look back at elected leaders who were against police on Tucson school campuses with their exact quotes.
2025-01-1740 minWake Up TucsonJan 16 Hour 3 Humane Society settles with Steve Farley...Alvernon Grant Initiative hears from beleaguered TucsonansHumane Society of Southern Arizona makes a monetary settlement wtih former President/CEO Steve Farley...they also acknowledged that Farley experienced "significant harassment--even death threats" to himself and his family as a result of HSSA's handling of small animals from the San Diego Humane Society.
Alvernon Grant Initiative hears from beleaguered Tucsonans.
2025-01-1638 minWake Up TucsonJan 16 Hour 2 Danny Sawaya, Amy Cubillas, and the powerful story of HudsonDanny Sawaya, Tucson Strength tucsonstrength.com
Amy Cubillas, The Sanctuary Project--working to rescue dogs, stop animal abuse, and end shelter killing. Her own story of rescuing Hudson and how Hudson changed her life is powerful. For more information, visit thesanctuaryprojectlove.org
Tucson Strength has a fundraiser on Jan 18 for The Sanctuary Project. Check out Sanctuary Project's website for more information.
2025-01-1639 minWake Up TucsonJan 16 Hour 1 GTA Treehugger edition...Stonegarden apparently was missedEnvironmentally conscious GTA in Douglas
How does California build back with their radical progressive agenda?
Hobbs finds $17M to help local law enforcement interdict fentanyl crossing the border. Anyone remember in 2018-2020 when Tucson and Pima County elected officials that millions to help local law enforcement interdict fentanyl crossing the border was a bad thing (Stonegarden)?
2025-01-1640 minWake Up TucsonJan 15 Hour 3 Brian BrombergJazz bassist and record producer Brian Bromberg on growing up in Tucson and developing as a bass player, getting his break in the business with Stan Getz, and his career since. He's coming up at the Tucson Jazz Festival. He is also working wtih other musicians to help his colleagues impacted by the Southern California wildfires.
Dave Slavin joins Chris for the interview and Barney Brenner also in for the hour!
2025-01-1541 minWake Up TucsonJan 15 Hour 2 Barney Brenner...a Facebook post invites discussionBarney Brenner joins Chris today
Jan Lesher's raise.
A conversation on Facebook exposes Tucson's leadership apologists...and generates a discussion.
2025-01-1537 minWake Up TucsonJan 15 Hour 1 Barney Brenner...Dan Shearer, Editor Green Valley NewsBarney Brenner joins Chris today.
Senate confirmation hearings, House votes
Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley News
2025-01-1540 minWake Up TucsonJan 14 Hour 3 Starbucks reverses policy forced upon them...RJP Estate Planning's Stephen Levin...Starbucks: restrooms and seating area for customers after the outrage mob forced them to being some sort of public accommodation
Stephen Levin, RJP Estate Planning--better than a will for a lot of good reasons.
Tucson's Mayor and Council have painted themselves into a corner after opposing police now begging for tax increase for police.
2025-01-1438 minWake Up TucsonJan 14 Hour 2 Nate Foster, Tucson Police Protective League--their position on the proposed sales tax hikeTPD Traffic Detective Nate Foster, speaking in his role with the Tucson Police Protective League, on their position on Proposition 414 and police officer pay issues. He also gives his perspectives on issues that cause crime to spiral in Tucson.
2025-01-1440 minWake Up TucsonJan 14 Hour 1 Jonah Goldberg's column "Urban Dismay"Jonah Goldberg on municipal management and mismanagement. His column "Urban Dismay--Cities decline when leaders put lofty visions ahead of competent governance"
2025-01-1441 minWake Up TucsonJan 13 Hour 3 Dems care about you*....AZ GOP 2022 misstepsThe Dems care about YOU. Really. With an asterisk.
The multitude of factors that came together for massive human tragedy in Southern California.
AZ GOP financial mismanagement in 2022 election?
2025-01-1340 minLibertarian-MindedWake Up Tucson KVOI - Libertarian Hour January 9, 2025Jan 8 Hour 3 Libertarian Hour by KVOI - Wake Up TucsonTerra Radliff, Peter Norquist, and Ken Richings, join Chris DeSimone and Joe Higgins, for news through another lens.WakeUp! Tucson | 1030 KVOI AM The Voice
2025-01-1138 minWake Up TucsonJan 8 Hour 3 Libertarian HourIt's time for our monthly look at current events from the Libertarian perspective.
Terra Radliff, Peter Norquist, and Ken Richings from the Libertarian-Minded podcast join Chris...and Joe Higgins, for news through another lens.
2025-01-0838 minWake Up TucsonJan 8 Hour 2 The original WUT team is back: Chris, Joe, and Ed!!The original Wake Up Tucson team is back! Joe Higgins and Ed Alexander join Chris for the hour. Joe was Chris's co-host for the first several years of the show and Ed was the original producer.
A fantastic reunion celebrating Joe's and Ed's birthdays!
2025-01-0839 minWake Up TucsonJan 6 Hour 3 Joe DeSimone, Blue Chip PlanningJoe DeSimone with a look at the intersection of current events and financial markets.
Chris surveys what's up in Tucson over the last week or so....
2025-01-0637 min2025-01-0640 minWake Up TucsonJan 3 Hour 3 Kym Adair, Arizona Bowl recap...a salute to American Warrior Radio and Ben Buehler-GarciaKym Adair with a recap of the Arizona Bowl
Ted salutes American Warrior Radio and host Ben Buehler-Garcia
Today's guest hosts are Ben Buehler-Garcia and Ted Maxwell. Ben is the host of the nationally-syndicated American Warrior Radio, which can be heard every Saturday at Noon here on 1030 the Voice. Ted is the President and CEO of SALC and is the Tuesday Host of Jump In Tucson--9:00 also on 1030 the Voice
Chris DeSimone returns Monday.
2025-01-0341 minWake Up TucsonDec 20 Hour 1 Bruce Ash...Ron ArenasBruce Ash joins Chris today. Bruce and Chris talk Christmas traditions
Ron Arenas with Picture Rocks Cooling, Heating, and Plumbing. Keeping your home comfortable no matter the season. For more information, check out picturerockscooling.com
2024-12-2040 minWake Up TucsonDec 18 Hour 3 Barney BrennerBarney Brenner and Chris tackle the news.
More on the disconnect between Ivy League elites and Americans who live in the real world.
Martha Raddatz' weak attempt to tell JD Vance that there were "only a handful" of apartment complexes taken over by Venezuelan migrant gangs looks even more foolish. Rampant violent crime and chaos brought to you by the Biden Administration.
US Representative Andy Biggs name-checks Tucson's mayor on her objection to the feds enforcing the law.
2024-12-1836 minWake Up TucsonDec 18 Hour 2 Barney Brenner--disconnects between Ivy Leaguers and the rest of the countryBarney Brenner joins Chris today!
The different view of current events between the average American and the Ivy League elites. What's in your reality?
2024-12-1838 minWake Up TucsonDec 18 Hour 1 Barney Brenner...Dan ShearerBarney Brenner joins Chris today!
Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley News and Editorial Director for Wick Communications with an update from the Green Valley metroplex. Mysterious tree thefts from Madera Canyon, the feds really didn't publicize. A new Mexican restaurant in Green Valley. Green Valley Rec is thinking about a no smoking/vaping policy
For all the latest in Green Valley/Sahuarita news, check out gvnews.com
2024-12-1840 minWake Up TucsonDec 16 Hour 1 Remebering Camille DeSimoneRemembering Camille DeSimone
Weekend news roundup
Canadian researchers possibly rival Sir Bedivere in Monty Python and the Holy Grail
2024-12-1638 minWake Up TucsonDec 9 Hour 3 Joe DeSimone, Blue Chip PlanningJoe DeSimone, Blue Chip Planning, on the market implications of a Trump presidency.
2024-12-0939 minWake Up TucsonBest of WUT Dec '24 Week 1Highlights this week. Interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note
(0:00) Dr. JoAnn di Filippo--The shifting timeline of the American Battery Factory…another econ development project with a rubber baseline [Dec 2, Hr 2]
(13:30) Phil Kerpen, American Commitment--survey of post-election game board [Dec 3, Hr 2]
(30:40) Legendary Bassist and Composer Tony Levin [Dec 3, Hr 3]
(40:49) Hallmark Christmas movie template [Dec 4, Hr 3]
(53:03) Dan Shearer, Editor of the Green Valley News--the slap on the wrist for the PCSO Corrections Officer [Dec 4, Hr 1]
(1:04:44) US Rep David Schweikert on his way to a DOGE meeting with Elon Musk [Dec 5, Hr 2]
(1:18:45) Limberlost Li...
2024-12-061h 30Wake Up TucsonDec Hour 3 More with CJ Hamm and Mark KadowCJ, Mark, and Chris continue the discussion movies that take place during Christmas but are not necessarily Christmas Movies
Menstrual equity at U of A
The suspect in the crash that killed John McLean
2024-12-0640 minWake Up TucsonHour 2 Food Friday: CJ Hamm, Hammbones...Mark Kadow, Tucson Games and GadgetsCJ Hamm, of Hammbones, A Meat and Three Joint, joins Chris with a feast! For more information, hammbonestucson.com
Mark Kadow, Tucson Games and Gadgets and Caffeine Caudron brings more coffee for Wake Up Tucson. tucsongamesandgadgets.com
CJ, Mark, and Chris discuss movies that take place during Christmas but are not necessarily Christmas Movies
2024-12-0638 minWake Up TucsonDec 3 Hour 3 Legendary bassist and composer Tony LevinTony Levin, legendary bassist and composer. Tony will be in town BEAT--Performing the Music of 80's King Crimson at the Fox Theatre Dec 17 at 7:30. BEAT is Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin, and Danny Carey.
For tickets and info, visit foxtucson.com
Dave Slavin joins Chris for the interview.
2024-12-0338 minLibertarian-MindedWake Up Tucson - Ken Richings returns with Terra Radliff Free Ross!Recorded Nov 13, 2024Ken Ritchings and Terra Radliff discuss current events on the Libertarian Hour with Chris DeSimone on KVOI's Wake up Tucson Show. WakeUp! Tucson | 1030 KVOI AM The Voicehttps://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F7070612_2024-11-13-162912
2024-11-1938 minLibertarian-MindedWake Up! Tucson: TUSD conflict of interest and so much more!Recorded Sept. 27, 2024Terra Radliff is a guest on Wake Up! Tucson with Chris DeSimone. On today's show Terra exposes a major conflict of interest that TUSD board member Ravi Shah has involving his now ex-husband and their formerly joint LLC. But TUSD just can't keep clean! She also talks about how TUSD is now forcing parents to watch a vaccine video if they want to submit a vaccine exemption form for their child and how TUSD's internal auditor is suffering retaliation by Superintendent Trujillo in order to suppress her investigative findings.Weekdays | 1030 KV...
2024-09-2837 minLibertarian-MindedWake Up Tucson! Libertarian Enlightenment Hour on KVOIRecorded Sept. 11, 2024 Peter Norquest joins Chris DeSimone on Wake Up Tucson. WakeUp! Tucson | 1030 KVOI AM The Voice
2024-09-1335 minLibertarian-MindedWake Up Tucson ! Libertarian Enlightenment Hour on KVOIWake Up Tucson with Chris DeSimone - Hour 3 Libertarian Enlightenment HourPeter and Terra are guests on KVOI July 10, 2024
2024-07-1034 minLibertarian-MindedWake Up Tucson ! Libertarian Enlightenment Hour on KVOIWake Up Tucson with Chris DeSimone - Hour 3 Libertarian Enlightenment HourPeter and Terra are guests on KVOI June 12, 2024 discussing Education, the Libertarian convention and a thought experiment, Biden or Trump?WakeUp! Tucson | 1030 KVOI AM The Voice
2024-06-2138 min
Faith Family SchoolsW/ Special Guest Chris Holmberg (COO/President of Educational Services Alliance)In this episode Host Christopher DeSimone sits down with Chris Holmberg who is the Chief Operating Officer and President of Educational Services Alliance LLC (ESA CONNECTION). During the conversation Chris Holmberg explains what the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship is, how parents can obtain it and how it can be used. Chris Holmberg also shares how his company esaconnection.com is revolutionizing how parents and educational vendors connect and work together.
2024-02-0133 min
Storytime With EllieInside Alzheimer's Care: A Candid ConversationEllie has a powerful discussion with Kate and Chris from the Alzheimer's Community Care Center about their mission to provide specialized care with compassion.
Gain insight into the daily activities at their adult day care centers, which aim to stimulate minds and enrich lives through music, arts, pets, and intergenerational engagement.
Kate and Chris share inspiring stories of supporting caregivers, raising awareness, and uniting communities around a cause that impacts countless families. Tune in for an eye-opening look at the growing need for Alzheimer's care and how we can make a difference.
Learn about the innovative services this nonprofit...
2023-10-1042 min
Live The Dream MediaThe Now You Know Podcast W/ Special Guest Christopher DeSimoneRadio show host, Friend of Small Business and incorrigible Foodie Chris DeSimone joins host Clint Peek to discuss many topics to include:
- Faith
- Family
- School
- His career paths
- Local Government
- Local school districts
- Accountability
This podcast is sponsored by ltdmedia.net and Blue Chip
2023-04-261h 03
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastZoom Enters HR TechnologyZoom is excited to announce the acquisition of Workvivo to extend Zoom’s platform and offer its customers new ways to keep employees informed, engaged, and connected. https://hrtechfeed.com/zoom-to-acquire-workvivo-to-bolster-the-employee-experience-offering/ Apploi, healthcare’s leading workforce management software, is growing its credentialing tools. The company is rolling out expanded credentialing services across ten different roles and multiple states. Oracle CloudWorld Tour – To help HR leaders better support employee development, potential, and agility, Oracle today announced updates to Oracle ME, the employee experience platform within Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM). The latest update...
2023-04-2005 min
Decoder with Nilay PatelThe surprisingly complex business of toys, with Hasbro CEO Chris CocksChris Cocks is the CEO of Hasbro, a company that just turned 100 this year. Hasbro is a huge company, making everything from Transformers to Lincoln Logs to My Little Pony and Monopoly. It also makes Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, which are massive and growing businesses. Chris was the head of that division, called Wizards of the Coast, before he became the CEO of Hasbro overall last year. Since then, he’s started the process of restructuring the company, which is pure Decoder bait. He’s also dealt with some crises: He’s fended off an activis...
2023-03-311h 10
The Synchronicity Podcast with Nadiya ShahMaria DeSimone Gives You A Predictive Astrology Technique To Use RIGHT NOWNEW! 2023 MARCH SPEAKER SERIES! LEARN FROM
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Schedule
1. Steven Forrest - The Grace in Debility (Watch Party)
2. Maria DeSimone - Techniques of Predictive Astrology: How to Organize Cycles and Give Meaningful Predictions
3. Linda Kubota Byrd - Playing the Game of Life Consciously with the Aid of Astrology
4. Nadiya Shah - Get Ready for Neptune in Aries
5. Omari Martin: Vocational Astrology: Career, Work...
2023-02-1831 min
Get Me AnotherHalloween Ep. 06 - Hell Night / The House on Sorority Row (with Ryan from The New World Pictures Podcast)We’re joined by Ryan from The New World Pictures Podcast to discuss the charms of Tom DeSimone’s HELL NIGHT (1981) as well as prank-gone-wrong slasher THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW (1982).
To check out The New World Pictures Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1486407373
To follow The New World Pictures Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNewWorldPod
2022-11-011h 16Get Me AnotherHalloween Ep. 06 - Hell Night / The House on Sorority Row (with Ryan from The New World Pictures Podcast)We’re joined by Ryan from The New World Pictures Podcast to discuss the charms of Tom DeSimone’s HELL NIGHT (1981) as well as prank-gone-wrong slasher THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW (1982).
To check out The New World Pictures Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1486407373
To follow The New World Pictures Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNewWorldPod
2022-11-011h 16
Retail RetoldEP 171: Spinnaker Restaurant & Inn in Cape Cod, MA with Andrea DeSimoneChris is joined by Andrea DeSimone. Andrea is a former retail and restaurant broker, and co-owner of Spinnaker, a Mediterranean restaurant she runs with her husband, Chef Rob Spinnaker. Listen in as Chris and Andrea discuss the importance of operational mobility, customer service and what it’s like to buy and run a boutique restaurant!
2022-05-1138 min
Decoder with Nilay PatelChris Dixon thinks web3 is the future of the internet. Is it?Chris Dixon leads crypto investing at the storied Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, or a16z. He’s responsible for leading funding rounds for Coinbase, which went public about a year ago, the NFT marketplace OpenSea, and Yuga Labs, which is behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club among others. He is also a prolific user of Twitter, where he posts lengthy threads about crypto and web3. He is at once one of the biggest investors in the space, and its biggest booster.LinksDecoder is nominated for a Webby. Vote!
2022-04-121h 19
Shows – On the Menu Live!St. Paddy’s Palate PreparationChris DeSimone, Matt Russell, and Chris Cohen
To prepare our palates for St. Patrick’s Day, I joined Chris DeSimone on Wake Up Tucson this morning for an interactive segment on Irish whiskey!
I brought along spirits sophisticate Chris Cohen, of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, who walked us through several different expressions in this hugely popular, triple-distilled, whiskey category.
Sipping across the spirits spectrum
Selections for sipping included Jameson, Jameson Orange, Teeling Single Malt, Writer’s Tears, The Irishman, and a 12-year-old Redbreast.
Corned beef: the perfect pairing
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2022-03-0828 minShows – On the Menu Live!Mother Road Monday, Series FinaleChris DeSimone, Chef Ralph Felix, Stephanie Henderson, Michael Marquess, and Matt Russell
This week’s edition of Mother Road Monday on KVOI’s Wake Up Tucson was the finale of our nine-week series pairing delicious dishes from local chefs with distinguished beers from Mother Road Brewing Company!
We were honored to host Michael Marquess and Stephanie Henderson from Mother Road, live in the studio, as we collectively cracked some Limited Visibility Hazy IPAs to mark the end of a rewarding run on radio.
As we sipped on these straw-colored suds with citrus and trop...
2021-11-2919 minShows – On the Menu Live!Mother Road Monday, Episode 8Chris DeSimone, Nathan Ares, Matt Russell, and Stephanie Henderson
This week’s edition of Mother Road Monday on KVOI’s Wake Up Tucson once again featured the Conserve & Protect Golden Ale from Mother Road Brewing Company!
Mother Road’s Stephanie Henderson got our mouths watering as she discussed the “bready and biscuity” profile of this Kolsch-style ale. We all commenced sipping at that point and realized how well it worked as a breakfast brew, too!
Greeting the day with charcuterie and craft beer!
Nathan Ares grabbed the mic, and a beer, to share s...
2021-11-2216 minShows – On the Menu Live!Mother Road Monday, Episode 7Chris DeSimone, Matt Russell, and Chef A.J. Mortazavi
This week’s edition of Mother Road Monday on KVOI’s Wake Up Tucson once again featured the Tower Station IPA from Mother Road Brewing Company!
Mother Road’s Michael Marquess shared a fun story about how a 12-pack of Tower Station recently found itself in the hands of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. Is there a connection between what Michael calls the higher carbonation and citrus notes of the Tower Station and the Badger State’s iconic cheeses? Listen and learn!
Mac, cheese, IPA!
We...
2021-11-1515 minShows – On the Menu Live!Mother Road Monday, Episode 5Erika Mitnik, Moniqua Lane, Matt Russell, and Chris DeSimone
This week’s edition of Mother Road Monday on KVOI’s Wake Up Tucson once again featured the Tower Station IPA from Mother Road Brewing Company!
As we all sipped, Stephanie Henderson, Mother Road’s craft consultant, spoke about the beer and how well it goes with a variety of foods. She noted it’s the “fruity, hoppy, juicy flavors with a subtle malty backbone” that makes it a winner.
Pretzels and beers to start our day right!
Served alongside the Tower Station was...
2021-11-0317 minShows – On the Menu Live!Mother Road Monday, Episode 4Chris DeSimone, Karl de la Ossa, and Matt Russell
This week’s edition of Mother Road Monday on KVOI’s Wake Up Tucson featured the Limited Visibility Hazy IPA from Mother Road Brewing Company!
Mother Road’s owner Michael Marquess called in from Flagstaff to share his thoughts on this hazy sipper, a straw-colored beauty with hop-derived aromas and flavors of citrus, tropical, and stone fruits.
Pork belly tacos and hazy IPAs for breakfast!
The Limited Visibility inspired Chef Karl de la Ossa of the Cup Cafe to make a dish that h...
2021-10-2516 minShows – On the Menu Live!Mother Road Monday, Episode 2Chris DeSimone, Matt Russell, Grant Krueger, and Chef Frank
This week’s edition of Mother Road Monday on KVOI’s Wake Up Tucson featured the Conserve & Protect Golden Ale from Mother Road Brewing Company!
The outdoor season is in full swing, and Mother Road’s own Michael Marquess called in from Flagstaff to share some stories about this beautiful and food-friendly brew that helps to support the Arizona Game & Fish Department’s wildlife conservation efforts.
Joining in the conversation was Grant Krueger from Union Hospitality and his culinary companion Chef Frank who plated up a dis...
2021-10-1117 minShows – On the Menu Live!Mother Road Monday, Episode 1Chris DeSimone, Matt Russell, Andrea Wagner, and Stephanie Henderson
Today I launched a nine-week series on Wake Up Tucson, together with host Chris DeSimone, called Mother Road Monday!
Each episode in the series will feature a distinct brew from Mother Road Brewing Company and pair it with a dish from a local restaurant designed to complement its flavor profiles. Mother Road’s crew will be on hand to tell some stories behind their suds along with the local chefs whose dishes will take center stage.
This week it was all about the Tower St...
2021-10-0416 min
Inside Lacrosse Podcasts8/3 Name, Image, Likeness: DeSimone, Gray & Smith Sign with Lacrosse UnlimitedIn one of the biggest deals to hit lacrosse since college athletes have been permitted to sign sponsorship agreements with brands last month, Lacrosse Unlimited signed 10 college lacrosse players. IL's Terry Foy talks to LU CEO Joe DeSimone, Johns Hopkins attackman Connor DeSimone, North Carolina attackman Chris Gray and BC middie Belle Smith about how and why these opportunity came about.
2021-08-0340 min
Health in the Real WorldJoint-Friendly Fitness with Bill DeSimone - Health in the Real World with Chris JankeThank you to Bill DeSimone for joining me on the Health in the Real World Podcast.
Bill is a personal trainer in New Jersey, and creator of Joint Friendly Fitness. Some highlights of our conversation: Want to get fit? You should do what you will do! If you get injured, then you need to consider something else.
How he got started…
Bill tore his bicep in 1998 Started experimenting with range of motion exercises Put together “Moment Arm Exercise” and “Congruent Exercise”
His goal is to help you move in a way that minimizes...
2021-07-0825 min1030 KVOI AM The VoiceVail Schoolboard Member Chris King Recounts Cancelled MeetingVail Unified School District schoolboard member Chris King was on Wake Up Tucson with Chris Desimone to recount the events of Tuesday’s board meeting that was cancelled amid protests against mask mandates for Vail schools.... Read More.
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2021-04-3000 min1030 KVOI AM The VoiceGov. Doug Ducey on Wake Up TucsonArizona Governor Doug Ducey was on Wake Up Tucson with Chris DeSimone. Gov. Ducey was asked about the COVID-19 pandemic and the many other factors that played into the Governor’s decision making on elective surgeries... Read More.
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2021-02-2500 minShows – On the Menu Live!More Drive Time Deliciousness on Wake Up TucsonIt’s always a blast being a guest on Wake Up Tucson talking about the latest local food and beverage news!
Joining host Chris DeSimone and me in the conversation this morning was Chef Kyle Nottingham of Ares Collective which owns and operates August Rhodes, Commoner & Co., and Prep & Pastry. We chatted about Sonoran Restaurant Week and what Kyle and his crew have up their sleeves for this annual event.
We also tasted some Tannat from our friends at High Lonesome Vineyard in McNeal, AZ. You can get this gorgeous wine at the winery as we...
2020-10-0834 min
The GribCast#051 - Favorite Books Read in 2019LadyMsGee and The Gribshnobler celebrate the new year by talking about their favorite books they read during the last year. LadyMsGee's top 25 includes lots of history and historical fiction, several works by jewish authors, some classics, and more! The Gribshnobler's top 20 features many works of science fiction, some children's books, a couple of graphic novels, and (guess what) more! Also included in this episode is a bonus clip featuring Professor Gerry Canavan discussing The Testaments by Margaret Atwood and some drone / ambient music by Bodies That Matter, Ocean in a Bottle, and Remora. Check our full lists of books...
2020-01-312h 35Shows – On the Menu Live!My April Visit to Wake Up TucsonA Tucson twist on the kopstootje!
There's no better way to get the day started than with a delicious dialogue on the local food, beer, and spirits scene, and I hit the trifecta on my latest appearance on Wake Up Tucson!
Host Chris DeSimone and I hit on a number of issues in this hour-long affair, from my days behind the bar at the Bum Steer 30 years ago to Tucson's ranking on the list of top meat towns in the U.S.
But the highlight of the hour was my kopstootjes cocktail demonstration, executed the way it's done in the...
2019-04-2444 min
TV Podcast IndustriesGotham Season 4 Recap Review by Legends of Gotham and Gotham TV PodcastIn the lead up to the return of Gotham Season 4 on March 1st we joined with our old friends Legends of Gotham for our Gotham Season 4 Recap podcast. We discussed all of our favourite moments from the first half of season 4. As always make sure you've watched the first half of season 4 before listening to the podcast.
Synopsis for our Gotham Season 4 Recap Podcast
With the help of Anne-Marie Desimone and Bill Meeks, formerly of Legends of Gotham, we talk about all of our favourite moments and characters from Gotham season 4 so far...
2018-02-261h 28
This Week in AI with cohosts ChatGPT and Tony DeSimoneMy client increased his sales 50% selling to existing clients and here's how you can too!Tony interviews three of his clients - Gary Andolora, CEO of MBMS, Chris Scinta, owner of Allied Circuits and Joel Shapiro, owner of JMS Technical Solutions to share their experiences on how they increased their sales significantly by spending more time selling to existing clients. Tony ends the podcast with a challenge for you.
2018-02-0428 min
Sndpodcast ChannelCeraso and The Beard Ep.12, NFL and NBANick Ceraso, Jose Rivera (a.k.a. The Talking Beard), and guest Chris Desimone discuss NFL suspensions of Ezekiel Elliott and Mike Evans. Should the Giants fire Ben Mcadoo, and who our top 5 NFL teams as week 10 approaches. The three of us also break down Lonzo Ball struggles and should you be concerned by the Cavs and Thunder slow starts. As always we take a look back at sports history in Beard Back and Dude and Dunce of the week.
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2017-11-111h 24
Startup Hypeman: The GOAT to Market ShowS6E9 - Jen DeSimone: What Is Living With Intention?Will the Universe actually provide if you simply ask, or do you need to create intention behind your actions? In this episode, we chat with Jen DeSimone, Community Manager with Under30Experiences and Life Coach, about defining intention, how to live with intention, and understanding what that means to you.Find Jen at:www.theartofintentions.comIG @TheArtOfIntentions_Special offer--The first THREE people to message Jen on Instagram receive a complimentary life coaching session. Mention this podcast.References/Resources:DYIA Podcast Episode-- S1E15 with Carla Blumenthal - http://www.discoveryourinnerawesome.com/season-1-episode-15Follow the show on Twitter @DYIAwesome!Season 6 theme: "Am...
2017-03-1959 min
The GribCastThe GribCast #019(B) - Chris Squire: The Remembering Part 2Part 2 of our tribute to Chris Squire, the recently passed bass player for progressive rock band Yes. Sadly, due to an error with garageband the entire last quarter of my conversation with musician Rand Kelly was lost. Nonetheless I do have a remaining portion to share, so you can still hear Rand and I discuss the Yes albums from Going For the One through Big Generator, with special focus on Chris Squire's contributions to each. Also featuring more songs by John Demarkis
Other albums covered: Relayer, Tormato, and 90125.
Happy New Year everyone! Stay tuned for mor...
2016-01-021h 03
The GribCastThe GribCast - Star Wars Episode VII reactionAfter announcing his recent graduation The Gribshnobler unveils a pretty much spoiler free recording of him and several friends sharing their initial reactions to Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (including LadyMsGee, The Contrarian, Don of the Dead, Bungle Noface and his friend Joe).
I have finally started working on part 2 of my Chris Squire tribute, so stay tuned for that soon.
2015-12-2916 min
The GribCastWe Watch Too Many Cartoons #5 - Regular Show: The Last Laserdisc PlayerThe Gribshnobler and The Contrarian watch one of their favorite cartoons: Regular Show. After viewing episode 33 of Season 4, The Last Laserdisc Player, they also reminisce about antiquated movie formats (especially VHS) and their time working at Blockbuster.
My apologies for those still waiting for part 2 of my Chris Squire tribute. I have been so busy with work and school that I have not yet been able to finish it. Even this episode has been released unedited so I could get it out quickly.
2015-09-3046 minThe GribCastThe GribCast #019(A) - Chris Squire: The Remembering Part 1In this episode I am joined by musician Rand Kelly to discuss the recently passed Chris Squire, an amazing bass player and major force behind the progressive rock band Yes. Ultimately we ended up talking about every Yes album ever (though without losing sight of Squire's contributions to each one) and the discussion went on for so long that I had to split the episode into two parts. In part 1 we go from Yes' self-titled debut, up to Relayer, and top it off with Chris Squire's solo album Fish Out of Water. Also included is more wonderful music by Squir...
2015-07-312h 06
The GribCastThe GribCast #016 - The Contrarian's Book QuestThis unedited monstrosity of a GribCast, released because grad school is kicking The Gribshnobler's butt, features the unveiling of The Contrarian's Book Quest: to read 100 books in a year. Here we discuss his first 13 completed books, plus a few more that come up tangentially.
The Contrarian's first 13:
Isaac Asimov: Foundation, I, Robot, and The End of Eternity
The Annotated Brothers Grimm
Richard Matheson: Somewhere in Time
T. C. Boyle: The Road to Welleville
Bruce Campbell: Making Love the Bruce Campbell Way
Fantastic World War II (a...
2015-03-311h 06
Greetings From Wonderland - A Once Upon A Time in Wonderland PodcastEpisode 95 – The Emma Button(S04E03) – The Snow Queen is here in her white, gooey glory. Regina and Henry aim to change up the story. Elsa and Kristoff search for the urn. Hans seeks revenge since his ambitions were spurned. Emma hates Hook, at least that’s how it seems. She’s trying to protect him, but she’s being so mean! Marion’s a freeze pop. Robin’s in grief mode. The ice wall still stands in this week’s “Rocky Road”.
We’re joined by Annemarie Daavlaar.
Bloody hell! The Knave’s back!
Show Notes
Get...
2014-10-141h 09
The FastCastThe FastCast - Episode 1What began as a joke is suddenly very serious: meet The Fastcast — your one-stop shop for everything about the world of Dom Toretto and Brian O’Conner — presented by your knowledgeable hosts Creighton DeSimone (Tumblr, Twitter) and Chris Ziegler (Tumblr,Twitter).
2014-04-0100 min