Episodes

  • “He was Some Pilgrim…”
    Jul 15 2025

    Lisa makes a stop at Picacho Peak she thought she’d never enjoy, but did,

    then Jullie shares friendship and laughter in a very unexpected setting: a hospital.

    Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way.

    Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to Us@celebratingAZ.com) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection.

    Grab a favorite beverage and jump in – we’re Celebrating Arizona!

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    33 mins
  • "Travel Center Rock Stars"
    Jul 8 2025

    Lisa turns a gas stop into a mid-trip happy place, with a throwback rest story for dessert, and Julie gives us a reason to care about Motor Vehicle Department experiences.

    Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way.

    Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to Us@celebratingAZ.com) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection.

    Grab a favorite beverage and jump in – we’re Celebrating Arizona!

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    34 mins
  • “Hollows and Wallows and Raven Rumbles”
    Jul 1 2025

    Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way.

    Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to Us@celebratingAZ.com) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection.

    Grab a favorite beverage and jump in – we’re Celebrating Arizona!Con Slobodchikoff

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    29 mins
  • “One Alpine Cookie Shop”
    Jun 26 2025
    Julie winds us around Mt. Lemmon, then Lisa finds sweetness in the memories of a valued resident in Flagstaff.
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    36 mins
  • “Spun on the Wheel of Time”
    Jun 24 2025

    Lisa takes us to Arizona’s west coast for some mixed impressions, and Julie gives us reason to feel great about the future in Tucson with science students.

    Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way.

    Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to Us@celebratingAZ.com) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection.

    Grab a favorite beverage and jump in – we’re Celebrating Arizona!

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    33 mins
  • “Equilibrium Goes Pretty Beige”
    Jun 10 2025

    Julie escorts us across state lines to a vacation spot in California, then Lisa introduces us to a state treasure in the form of a person with incredible stories.

    Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way.

    Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to Us@celebratingAZ.com) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection.

    Grab a favorite beverage and jump in – we’re Celebrating Arizona!

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    32 mins
  • “Two Winterhavens”
    Jun 3 2025

    Lisa takes us to a. Tucson dive bar with a link to a treasured song before Julie drives us a few miles to a 75-year beloved Tucson treasure that defines “community.”

    Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way.

    Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to Us@celebratingAZ.com) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection.

    Grab a favorite beverage and jump in – we’re Celebrating Arizona

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    30 mins
  • “Linebacker Ballet”
    May 27 2025

    Julie introduces us to unexpected residents in a well-kept South Valley secret place, and Lisa to a beloved artist with deep roots and a great story.

    Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way.

    Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to Us@celebratingAZ.com) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection.

    Grab a favorite beverage and jump in – we’re Celebrating Arizona!

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    31 mins