Scottsdale Vibes
by Michelle Media
Bourbon, Arizona History & The Art of Storytelling with Mason Walker…
About this podcast
Scottsdale Vibes, a podcast to discover more of your favorite community. From Troon North to South Scottsdale, I'll introduce you to the people and places that make up The West Most Western Town. Each week I'll spotlight a person, place or event here in Scottsdale. We'll talk golfing, staycations, delicious restaurants and SO much more. I'm a southern girl in a western world, learning the ropes as I go.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 100 episodes
- Bourbon, Arizona History & The Art of Storytelling with Mason Walker of Bourbon Lore · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 285On this episode of Scottsdale Vibes, Alicia Haygood sits down with Mason Walker, founder of Bourbon Lore, for a fascinating conversation about American whiskey, Arizona history…
- Transformative Hearts and the 67th Annual Phoenix Heart Ball with Sue Carter · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 284On this episode of Scottsdale Vibes, Alicia Haygood sits down with Sue Carter, Chair Elect of the 67th Annual Phoenix Heart Ball, to talk about an incredible community effort…
- Scottsdale City Council Candidates: Election 2026 · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 283Councilman Barry Graham and City Council candidates Raoul Zubia and Michelle Ugenti-Rita sit down with Alicia as Scottsdale prepares for the November 3, 2026 election. With the…
- Scottsdale School Board Election: Jennifer Johnson, Jeanne Beasley & Amy Carney · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 282With the November 3 election approaching, Scottsdale voters will choose two members of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Governing Board from three candidates. On…
- Small Business Saturday: Global Travel Collection's Luxury Travel Advisor June Kleier · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 281Welcome to an all new Small Business Saturday Episode of Scottsdale Vibes! From once-in-a-lifetime safaris and luxury cruises to personalized getaways around the world, planning…
- Scottsdale's Fall Season: Safety Tips, Insurance & Housing Market Trends · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 281On this episode of Scottsdale Vibes, Alicia Haygood chats with our sponsors Jeremy Mueller and Shawn Shackelton about staying safe, protecting your home, and navigating…
- Scottsdale's Water, For Now and The Future with Thyra Ryden-Diaz · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 280On this episode of Scottsdale Vibes, we're sitting down with Scottsdale's Interim Senior Director of Water Resources, Thyra Ryden-Diaz, to break down where our water comes from…
- Scottsdale Fashion Week 2026 · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 279Scottsdale Fashion Week is back October 4th–11th, bringing a week of runway shows, designers, models, style and plenty of glamour to the city. We're going behind the scenes with…
- Turning Adversity Into Growth with Akshay Nanavati · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 278This week on Scottsdale Vibes, we're talking with Akshay Nanavati, a Marine veteran, polar explorer, mental performance coach and author of Fearvana, about turning adversity into…
- George Frasher: 27 Years of Restaurants, Baseball & Scottsdale History · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 275his week on the Scottsdale Vibes Podcast, we chat with Scottsdale restaurant legend George Frasher, the founder of Frasher's Tavern, as he takes us behind the scenes of…
- Scottsdale Parks and Rec Announces Fall Event Lineup · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 277Scottsdale knows how to throw a party, and the City's Special Events team is taking that to a whole new level with three events celebrating music, nostalgia, community, and fall…
- What's Next for WestWorld? Inside Scottsdale's Premier Event Destination with Cassie Johnson · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 276WestWorld is one of Scottsdale's biggest event destinations, hosting everything from Barrett-Jackson and equestrian competitions to major entertainment and community events. On…
- George Frasher: 27 Years of Restaurants, Baseball & Scottsdale History · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 275This week on the Scottsdale Vibes Podcast, we chat with Scottsdale restaurant legend George Frasher, the founder of Frasher's Tavern, as he takes us behind the scenes of…
- Scottsdale Unified School District: What's Next for Our Schools? | Part 2 with Dr. Scott Menzel · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 273The conversation continues as Alicia Haygood sits down with Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel for Part 2 of their conversation about the future…
- Small Business Saturday: Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons with Dr. Paul Holden · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 274Welcome to a special Small Business Saturday episode of the Scottsdale Vibes Podcast! Scottsdale has become a destination for health, wellness, innovation, and aesthetics, and in…
- Back to School with SUSD Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel (Part 1 of 2) · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 273As another school year begins, Scottsdale Vibes sits down with Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel for the first of a special two-part conversation…
- Sponsor My Athlete: A New Way to Fund Youth Sports · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 272Youth sports can build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong memories, but they can also come with a hefty price tag. What if there was a way to help offset those costs while…
- Turning Leftovers into Lifelines with Musically Fed · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 271Music has the power to bring people together, but what happens after the final encore? In this episode of the Scottsdale Vibes Podcast, Alicia Haygood sits down with Maria…
- Scottsdale City Council Candidate Series: Solange Whitehead · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 270The Scottsdale City Council election is approaching, and Scottsdale Vibes is helping voters get to know the candidates before ballots arrive. In this special election series…
- Scottsdale City Council Candidate Series: Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Crystal Carroll · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 269The Scottsdale City Council election is approaching, and Scottsdale Vibes is helping voters get to know the candidates before ballots arrive. In this special election series…







