Shows
”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 27 - Out of the Frying Pan and Into the FireCity of Willcox Assistant Fire Chief Patti Ackerson-Rodriguez joins us for a great conversation about fire safety at and around the home as well the challenges facing a rural-based all-volunteer fire department serving a wide range area and even wider ranging needs. This is a great episode you will want to listen to so don't miss it.
2025-05-2142 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 26 - "We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat"Two of our favorite guests, Josh and Jacob Encinas come back and join us for a rousing discussion about Summer Blockbuster movies in a fun filled episode you wont want to miss.
2025-05-071h 12”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 25 - You can lead a Chile to water . . .Our favorite Chile-ologist and the Godfather of Chile seeds, Ed Curry of Curry Farms joins Bob and Ralph to talk about water issues facing all of us in the Southwestern United States and in particular, Cochise County, Arizona. This is one you do not want to miss.
2025-04-231h 13”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 24 - Making the World Go RoundBob and Ralph sit down with Valley’s Regulatory Affairs Specialist Heather Floyd and talk about the process of applying for BEAD funding, information on future fiber projects Valley is working on and how she got in trouble for violating the rules of Book Club. Don't miss this great episode.
2025-04-0956 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 23 - If only life were like a comic book.Our favorite local media guru and pop culturalist David Bell joins us again to talk movies, comic books and the upcoming Arizona Fan Fest. Another great episode you don't want to miss.
2025-03-261h 03”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 22 - Get Along Little DoggieSpecial guest Eddie Browning stops by to talk with Bob and Ralph about the heritage and legacy of ranching in the Sulphur Springs Valley, the new Western Heritage Center and changes to the Willcox area since growing up there. A great conversation you won't want to miss.
2025-03-1248 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 21 - State of the GameSpecial guest Eastern Arizona College Athletic Director Paul Demuth stops by for a really great conversation with Bob and Ralph about College sports, student athletes, recruiting efforts and community support. Don't miss this fascinating episode.
2025-02-2650 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 20 - Hub of the CommunityColumbus, New Mexico Library Director Maria Constantine joins us for a great conversation about the power of local libraries, what they mean to a community and some interesting history about the Village of Columbus library
2025-02-1237 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 19 - Dos Cabezas Are Better Than OneSpecial Guest Kathy Klump from the Sulphur Springs Valley Historical Society joins Bob and Ralph to discuss her 40 plus years of dedication to finding and preserving the history of Willcox and it's surrounding area. A fascinating episode you won't want to miss.
2025-01-2948 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 18 - Look Up in the SkySpecial Guest Homer Hansen joins Bob and Ralph and gives us an inside look into Wings Over Willcox and the birding world in general.
2025-01-1543 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 17 - Networking to Your WorldValley's Network Manager Tim Bowlby joins us for a great in depth discussion about the workings of an internet network and how to get the best experience. Take a listen to this fascinating and informative episode.
2025-01-0136 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Holiday Special - Welcome to the Party PalsOn a special episode, we sit down with Valley employees (and big film buffs) Josh and Jacob Encinas to discuss the latest tech gifts, favorite Christmas movies and we give you the definitive answer to whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie.
2024-12-181h 30”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 16 - And It's Out of HereLocal sports authority and all around great guy Lee Patterson from 1230 AM KATO radio joins Bob and Ralph for the scoop on what's happening in our area with our local teams.
2024-12-0436 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 15 - The Power of RadioBob and Ralph sit down with local radio personality Reed Richins to talk about how technology has transformed the radio industry, his commitment to giving back to the local community and how an Animas High School graduate became the owner of Double R Communications.
2024-11-2040 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 14 - Now hold it right there son . . .Special Guest Willcox Director of Public Safety Dale Hadfield discusses community policing and high tech changes in law enforcement. Join us for an informative episode.
2024-11-0634 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 13 - The Doctor will see you now.Doctor Dawn Walker M.D., Chief of Staff at Northern Cochise Community Hospital and owner of Walker Family Medicine joins us for a fascinating conversation about modern medicine and tele-health. Don't miss this informative episode.
2024-10-2338 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 12 - Art is in Your HeartSpecial Guest Willcox Theater and Arts Director Gayle Berry talks movies, ranching heritage, theater complex expansion and her love of opera. Join us for an informative episode.
2024-10-0938 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 11 - The Future of Ag is NowSpecial Guest Ag teacher Mike Zamudio discusses exciting developments within FFA and 4H for Americas youth getting into Agra-Business and farming. Join us for an informative episode.
2024-09-2535 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 10 - Pivot On ThisSpecial Guest Jeremy Graves from Pivot Group Joins us to discuss the real meaning of customer experience and to explain why Tennessee Orange isn't found in the state flag. Join us for this fascinating episode.
2024-09-1138 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 9 - Local Biz Is Good BizGraham County Chamber Executive Director Vance Bryce joins us and talks about how important broadband adoption is to the growth of a community, his experience in our nation’s capital and what he and Indiana Jones have in common.
2024-08-2835 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 8 - You're Not a SpongeDuncan, Arizona High School Principal Marci Harris discusses the challenges with education in a small rural community, how engaged the students are and spins a story about big game bow hunting with a surprise ending.
2024-08-1435 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 7 - Where it CountsWillcox City Manager Caleb Blaschke discusses the ins and outs of local government and how it differs greatly from any other level, bringing tourism back to Willcox and his affinity for pizza.
2024-07-3135 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 6 - Turn Up The HeatThe Kingpin of Chile Peppers Ed Curry joins us and opens up about his life-long passion for growing Chile peppers, the major role his farm plays in the worldwide industry and the health implications he has discovered that have the potential to help multitudes of people.
2024-07-1740 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 5 - On The MoneyWestern Bank Vice President and Willcox, Arizona Branch Manager Ellen Kauffman dives deep into some of the intricacies and details pertaining to local financial services and talks about her love of the community while sharing some "Good Attitude Cookies" on the show.
2024-07-0338 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 4 - Just a Bit OutsideKATO 1230AM Sportscaster Lee Patterson reminisces about playing sports at Valley Union High School in Elfrida, what got him interested in sportscasting and how his love for baseball has turned in to a bucket-list type pursuit for him and his wife.
2024-06-1935 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 3 - Un-Fake NewsDouble R Communications David Bell waxes poetic about his journalism career, from starting as a sportswriter and city beat reporter to becoming a managing editor of a local newspaper.
2024-06-0539 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 2 - Are You Smarter Than . . .Animas School District Supervisor Jeff Gephart shares his vision for his students and how his approach will revolutionize public education in rural New Mexico.
2024-05-2236 min”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”Episode 1 - Welcome to the ShowThe first guest for the podcast is Valley TeleCom’s CEO, Troy Judd. He talks about his focus on the customer experience, and how that doesn’t just include subscribers. Also, you get to learn about his passion for team roping and how it all started.
2024-05-0334 min