Best Move the Needle Network, LLC Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 35- SCOTTSDALE Carey Peña: "Inspired Media & Luxury Living" 1:03:36

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This week, we're bringing you an insightful episode recorded on location at Craft 64 in Scottsdale, AZ, featuring three awesome guests! First, we sit down with Aaron Auxier of "Story Of A Lifetime"! Known for his dedication to protecting his clients' privacy, Aaron has earned a reputation as the real estate world's Leigh Steinberg, representing som…

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MTN 34 Gilbert | Hair of the Dog | Thomas James: Making Music a Career 1:11:04

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This week, we're hanging out at Hair of the Dog in Gilbert, AZ, with another awesome lineup of guests! A big shoutout to our incredible advertising partners for this episode: Belle Lacet Lingerie: https://bellelacetlingerie.com/ Brooklyn V’s: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-…

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Episode 33 Chandler | Rock Lobster | Soup kitchens, scam alerts, and seafood! 1:14:26

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This week, we're at Rock Lobster in Chandler, AZ, with a great lineup! Huge thanks to our advertising partners of this episode: Brooklyn V’s: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ Darwin Wall Real Estate: https://www.darwinwall.com/ Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-... Let's dive in! First, we chat with Chef Chri…

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Episode 32 Gilbert | Brooklyn V's | "The Crown Effect" 44:02

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This week's episode, filmed at Brooklyn V's Pizza in Gilbert, features two inspiring individuals dedicated to empowerment and healing! A big thank you to our advertising partners who made this episode possible: Belle Lacet Lingerie: https://bellelacetlingerie.com/ Brooklyn V’s: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: h…

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Episode 31 Scottsdale | Craft 64 | "Why you need a Powerfully Polished Wardrobe" 1:13:28

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This week's episode features three impactful women! Before we chat with today's guests, we want to thank our advertising partners for this episode: Savvy Real Estate with Amy Richardson: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-... First, we talk with Christina Conte, a licensed Spe…

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MTN 30 Ahwatukee | Vero Chicago Pizza | “How to live from your C.O.R.E.” 1:05:52

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This week's episode was filmed on location at the fantastic Vero Chicago Pizza in Ahwatukee, Arizona! Before we get into today's guests, we want to thank our advertising partners who made this episode possible: Vero Chicago Pizza: https://www.verochicagopizza.com/ Savvy Real Estate with Amy Richardson: https://www.savvyrealtyaz.com Tutor Doctor Cha…

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MTN 29 Gilbert | Belle Lacet Lingerie | “5-minute lingerie Fashion Show” 54:25

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This episode was filmed on-location at Belle Lacet Lingerie in Gilbert! Before we dive into today's guests, we want to give a shoutout to our amazing advertising partners: Belle Lacet Lingerie: https://bellelacetlingerie.com/ Brooklyn V’s: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ First, we sit down with Jayne Reynolds, a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist®.…

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MTN 28 Chandler | Craft 64 Chandler | “KMLE Radio Host & Busy Boy Mom!” 51:59

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This episode was filmed on-location at Craft 64 Chandler! Before we dive into today's guests, we want to give a shoutout to our amazing advertising partners: Brooklyn V’s: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ Darwin Wall Real Estate: https://www.darwinwall.com/ Tutor Doctor Chandler Gilbert Ahwatukee: https://www.tutordoctor.com/chandler-... First, we welc…

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MTN 27 Gilbert | Brooklyn V’s | “Should I start doing yoga at work?” 53:33

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This episode was filmed on-location at Brooklyn V's Pizza in Gilbert! Before we dive into today's guests, we want to give a shoutout to our amazing advertising partners: Belle Lacet, Darwin Wall Team, and Brooklyn V's Pizza! First, we sit down with Teresa Porter, founder of Sirrine Yoga. Teresa reveals how Sirrine Yoga's transformative wellness pro…

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MTN 26 Chandler | Bottle & Bean | “Peixoto Coffee: The best coffee in Arizona?" 1:08:22

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This episode was filmed on-location at Bottle & Bean in Ocotillo (Chandler, AZ)! Before we dive into today's guests, we want to give a shoutout to our amazing advertising partners: Brooklyn V's Pizza, for the best pizza in town: https://brooklynvspizza.com/ Darwin Wall Real Estate, your trusted guide in the local housing market: https://www.darwinw…

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MTN 25 Scottsdale | Craft 64 | “Time to publish YOUR story” 1:11:30

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This episode was filmed on-location at Craft 64 in Scottsdale, AZ! First, we sit down with Sandy, a dedicated medical professional who has transitioned into holistic wellness. Sandy shares her journey from traditional Emergency Medicine at Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center to founding inLIGHTen Wellness. She discusse…

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MTN 24 Ahwatukee | Vero Chicago Pizza | “Why do they call it pickleball?” 52:04

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This episode was filmed in front of a live audience at Vero Chicago Pizza in Ahwatukee, AZ. First, we sit down with Brad Cox, President of the Tempe Diablos. Brad discusses the impactful work of the Diablos, a volunteer-based organization dedicated to supporting local charities and community initiatives. He shares insights into the organization's m…

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MTN 23 Scottsdale | HomeSmart | “Strip down to build confidence” 55:30

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This episode was filmed live at HomeSmart in Scottsdale, AZ. We're joined by three incredible women making a real impact in their respective fields, from empowering individuals to fostering community support. First, we welcome Karianne Munstedt, a talented photographer and speaker. Kari shares her passion for helping people reconnect with their bod…

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MTN Episode 22 Ahwatukee “Finding a home for the big dogs” 1:02:47

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This episode was filmed in front of a live audience at The Foothills Golf Club with partners 100+ Women Who Care. This week, we're diving deep into community support and the incredible work being done to help those in need, both human and animal. First, we welcome Jodi Polanski, the founder of Lost Our Home Pet Rescue. Jodi's journey is a testament…

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MTN 21 CRAFT 64 SCOTTSDALE - Bulletproof longevity 1:09:25

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WHAT AN EPISODE! How did we get so lucky this week? We have a longevity doc, a grief counselor who just wrote a book on gun violence and one of the women involved with adaptive recreation for the city of Scottsdale. First, we begin with Jill McMahon who has just typed up a new book about gun violence. This is NOT SOME POLITICAL conversation about g…

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MTN 20 - Gilbert - Mathew Blades and Priscilla (Mix969) reunite 1:10:12

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This week on our podcast Mathew and Priscilla get back together for their first recording since Mathew Blades left his radio show three years ago. It was GREAT to get them back on the mics together. That’s how things started, then we just kept up the momentum with Luis DeLaCruz, the CEO of AZ Friends of Foster Care. Finally, we sat down with Jamie …

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MTN 19 - Donor Network of Arizona - Two new lungs, one new life 59:17

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This week on the podcast we recorded from the lobby of the Donor Network of Arizona. Why? To promote the idea of becoming an organ donor. It’s a sensitive conversation for some, and a no-brainer for others and today we talk about the importance of signing up to become a donor. First, we sit down with former PHX PD dispatcher and Director of Tissue …

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MTN 18 Chandler - Talking to the Perfect Pear 59:06

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Today we sit down to podcast at a bistro in Chandler with a dog and 4 humans. While the humans were better at the interview portion, the dog crushed the eating part. Who let the dogs out? We did - let's go. Welcome to another episode buddy! Today we have Barb Savoy on the podcast to chat up Friends for Life Animal Shelter. This no-kill shelter in G…

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Ep 17 - Living Room - History behind Chandler's street names 59:59

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If you live in the East Valley, the first twenty minutes of today’s podcast are going to be a pure history lesson from none other than Chandler Local Legend Bill Ryan. His family history dates back to the OG days of Arizona, and the stories about those people are fascinating. We also chat about his new restaurant adventure in Apache Junction, the R…

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Ep 16 Chandler - Rock Lobster - State 48 - APPAREL"ently" HERE TO STAY! 48:37

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Welcome to another snappy episode of the Move the Needle podcast. Today, we have unexplained ’90s vibes. The truth is that we’re live from Rock Lobster, which makes us think of the song "The B52s," so there’s that. Today, we have a full plate of sushi and two of Arizona’s gems stopping by. First, those familiar with PHX Business Radio X will know K…

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Ep 15 Ahwatukee YMCA "We've got Puppy Cams!!!" 1:06:05

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The following episode was recorded live from the YMCA on November 21st. Mathew and Steve got caught up on Steve’s dating life, which perfectly paved the way for our first guest. Thanks for stopping by; please follow along using the links below. Shelly Albetta, ALONE NO MORE (DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING & EVENTS) This was such a fun interview because we…

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MTN14 Gilbert- Hair of the Dog - Stories from an Space 1:02:53

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Today’s episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Hair of Dog in Gilbert. First we sat down with Kelly Giesler from Cultivate Goodness. Kelly is a native Arizonan whose parents became foster parents when she was just 6 years old. Over 25 years, she was a foster sibling to 125 foster kids. She founded Cultivate Goodness in 2019 and hop…

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MTN 13 - Scottsdale - Lessons from Camp Kilimanjaro 59:47

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What a fantastic show for you today! We recorded this episode from the Homesmart headquarters in Scottsdale, where the 100+ Women Who Care meeting occurred. Today, we welcome Jennifer Kiernan, Pam Stelzer, and the beneficiary of the 100 + Woman Who Cares award winner, Angie Ramirez.First things first, we sit down with Jennifer Kiernan from Saving A…

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MTN 12 - Ahwatukee - What do Montessori schools do different? 1:15:29

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We kicked things into high gear today with Fitness extraordinaire Sunny Settles. She trains our very own Steve Petz at F45 in South Tempe. We hashed out the latest fitness trends and discussed the workouts at F45, and she broke the news that she’s about to add a third furry friend to her mix. Today, our local legend is Laura Hertzler, Head of Schoo…

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Ep 11 - Chandler - Supporting first responders right away! 55:28

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This week, we were live from Sea & Smoke in Octillio, and WHAT. A. SHOW. We have it for you today. We’ve got the police chief, the Fire Chief, and the CEO of the 100 Club of Arizona. Police Chief Bryan Chapman is a 28-year law enforcement veteran who brought his wealth of experience in policing to Chandler in 2024. Chief Chapman served as an Assist…

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MTN 10 - Gilbert - Three Valley heros, BIG impact 55:44

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We’re live today from an unbelievable new workspace called Kiln—33,000 square feet of awesomeness. Speaking of awesome, today, we learn about three resources serving the Valley. We kick things off with Annette Sellers from A New Leaf, which is dedicated to helping end homelessness, domestic violence, poverty, and other community challenges in Arizo…

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MTN 9 - Gilbert - Brooklyn V’s “He did what only .016% people have done” 1:06:43

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This week, birthday boy Steve Petz and Mathew Blades were “forced” to try the homemade strawberry cheesecake because…who cares? It’s cheesecake. The podcast was recorded at Brooklyn V’s in Gilbert, and today, we sat down to settle a bet. Does this cheesecake recipe belong to the owner, Vito, or is it a family recipe passed down? In this episode, we…

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MTN 8 - Chandler - Craft 64 "Olympian Fry makes the boys cry happy tears" 1:00:33

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In today’s episode, recorded live at Craft 64 in Downtown Chandler, we get a lesson in networking. From there, we learn of an incredible organization for first responders called Compassion Alliance, and then we get the most incredible story from USA Olympian Lyndsey Fry. How she told her family she’d been selected to the team brought a happy tear t…

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MTN 7 Ahwatukee - The Living Room “Small business mistakes to avoid” 53:25

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The following episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience at The Living Room in Ahwatukee. In this episode, we sit down with Tom Dougherty, Jennifer Armer, and Sarah Kumar, our local legend and owner of Water and Ice. In this episode, you’ll learn how much Sarah Kumar and her family love the kids who come to her business. Mathew thought…

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MTN 6 - Scottsdale - TV Anchor Kaley O"Kelley on the best part of parenting" 1:07:01

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MTN This episode was recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Protein House in Scottsdale. We sat down with the franchise owner/operator of ProteinHouse, Eric Greenwald, Communications Manager, Public & Media Relations at Vitalant, Sue Thew. And our broadcasting local legend, Kaley O’Kelley. Eric talked about his love of healthy food and …

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MTN 5 - Chandler - Bottle and Bean 1:02:23

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This week's episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience at the Bottle and Bean in Ocotillo. On this episode, we sit down with brothers Jovanni and Danny, the East Valley Dream Center creators, to talk about their foundation, which started with sandwiches and chips and grew to a staff of 40 plus. This group is dedicated to helping the ho…

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MTN 4 - Chandler "Saving second base and our Veterans" 58:43

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We’re back with another episode recorded live at the D’Vine Gourmet in Chandler. Today, we sit down with Executive Director of Elementary Education Heather Anguiano from Chandler Unified Schools, LaShay Marks, Co-Founder of Operation Thrive, and realtor of the year Darwin Wall. First, we sit down with Lashay Marks, a philanthropist in the Veteran's…

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Ep. 3 - Ahwatukee: Kim Tarnopolski, Michele Thorne, Kay Wright, Amy Richardson, John Gambadoro 1:09:47

8M ago1:09:47

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Welcome to the third episode of the Move the Needle podcast! This week, we're coming to you from Foothills Golf Club in Ahwatukee with some fantastic guests. First, we welcome Kim Tarnopolski of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun. She explains their giving circles and how they're able to give $10K to local charities four times a year. Then we si…

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Move the Needle Extra - Foothills Golf Club Opening 18:44

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Today we sat down with Jeremy Strauss, the General Manager of the Foothills Golf Club which will be opening back up October 18th. Since it was taken over by Troon it's been closed for renovations. We talk about the work they have done to every single hole on the course as well as the updated practice facility. To watch our podcasts, visit our YouTu…

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Ep 2: Chandler - Shea Hillenbrand, Mike and Tami Butcher, Denise McCreery 1:17:52

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Mathew and Steve sit down with two former Major League Baseball players, Shea Hillenbrand and Mike Butcher. Their new adventure, The Pizza Butcher, is a real home run. Plus, they chat with Off 87 owner Tami Butcher and D'vine Gourmet founder Denise McCreery. In this episode, you’ll hear about Shea’s rise to the top of the MLB ranks and the rock bot…

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Ep 1: Ahwatukee - Alex Mejia, Jim Prueter, Brooke Beardall 59:08

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Welcome to our inaugural episode of Move the Needle, recorded in front of a live studio audience at Vero Chicago Pizza in Ahwatukee. We sat down with Alex Mejia, the restaurant's owner and operator, to discuss culture, how they deal with staffing issues, and their delicious cauliflower crust pizza. Then, we had a great conversation with Jim Prueter…

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Introducing the Move the Needle Podcast 1:26

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The mission of our podcast is to spotlight remarkable individuals through engaging interviews and inspiring stories. We aim to celebrate unsung heroes, showcase their contributions, and inspire others to join in the collective effort of building a brighter, more compassionate world. Oh, and it's gonna be fun!…

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