”Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter”
”Valley’s Bits, Bytes, and Banter” is a captivating podcast offering listeners a fascinating peek behind the curtain of a broadband provider.
Episodes
Our first outside guest, Animas Schools Superintendent Jeff Gephart makes a return visit with Bob and Ralph to talk about the success of their programs, students and a little about living in a dust bowl.
Special Guests Josh Encinas and George Tapia join Bob and Ralph and it's "Game On" as we get into it all when it comes to the world of gaming. A great episode you don't want to miss.
Bob and Ralph look back and highlight some more great moments from the first 30 shows. A great episode you don't want to miss.
In this special episode, Bob and Ralph sit down at the mic to share some of their favorite clips from over the past year, how the podcast got started and their passion for food
Valley CEO Troy Judd drops in to give Bob and Ralph an update on what's been going on for the past year. A great episode you don't want to miss.
Willcox School District Superintendent and Business Manager Kevin Davis joins Bob and Ralph to talk about all the improvements and much needed upgrades happening throughout the district from the latest bond election approval. A great educational episode to help you expand your knowledge for sure so don't miss it.
City 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.
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.
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.
Bob 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.
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.
Special 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.
Special 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.
Columbus, 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
Special 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.
Special Guest Homer Hansen joins Bob and Ralph and gives us an inside look into Wings Over Willcox and the birding world in general.
Valley'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.
On 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.
Local 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.
Bob 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.
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