Jen and Friends - A Podcast
A casual podcast showcasing what's hot in the west Valley... Goodyear, Buckeye and Litchfield Park in Arizona. Long-time resident, parent, volunteer, and former council member Jen Barber combines her passion for community with her background in broadcasting. Kick back, relax and hear from the positive leaders, neighbors, and parents in the community - the movers and shakers shaping our future.
Episodes
14 episodes
Exclusive State 48 News Recording: Superintendent Jeremy Calles Responds to Allegations on District Travel Policies
Exclusive State 48 News Recording: Superintendent Jeremy Calles Responds to Allegations on District Travel PoliciesSuspended Tolleson Superintendent Jeremy Calles sat down with State 48 News for an exclusive, on-the-recor...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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10:22
STATE 48 NEWS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT JEREMY CALLES
On December 10, 2024, the Tolleson Union High School District held an executive session to review a report prepared by Calderon Law Offices, P.L.C. The report evaluates Superintendent Jeremy Calles' conduct and interactions with both District m...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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10:57
The West Valley with Surprise, AZ Councilmember-Elect Johnny Melton
On this episode of "Jen & Friends", an exclusive interview with Surprise, Arizona's Councilmember-Elect Johnny Melton.The long-time conservative advocate agreed to talk with West Valley Fa...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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42:34
NATHAN MADDEN
We kick off our 3rd season of Jen & Friends with an exclusive interview with Nathan Madden.Madden is a governing school board member in the Buckeye Union High School District, and a candidate in LD25’s race for state repres...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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20:48
John Rust | Author and KYCA Radio Sports Director
He's the sports guy everyone knows and loves in Prescott, Arizona. On this episode of Jen & Friends, we have a spirited conversation with KYCA Radio Sports Director John Rust.From his dream inter...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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34:59
School Resource Officers & Teen Mental Health
In this exclusive interview with Sgt. Tyler of the Goodyear Police Department, we tackle TWO big issues.1. Teen Mental HealthSgt. Tyler is part of an ad hoc committee looking for solutions to prevent teen suicide.2. School R...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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17:50
THE NOAH KILLEEN STORY
A second west Valley student was denied the honor of being named "valedictorian" at a local high school graduation. West Valley Families first broke news of this trend in Arizona. Our reporting has led to one top-achieving student to get the re...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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VALEDICTORIAN RANKING UNDER REVIEW
Great conversation with the Board President of the Agua Fria Union HSD. Trey Terry and Jen Barber talk about the District’s long-standing policy on ranking students by GPA… a decision its district made - due to a possible cheating scandal and u...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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18:35
HOTLINE EMPOWERING TRADITIONAL EDUCATION IN ARIZONA
West Valley Families' Jen Barber has an exclusive interview with AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne about the hotline established to r...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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2:31
THE CADEN LIPSKY STORY - COMPETITION WITH NO WINNER
The West Valley's Caden Lipsky is a graduating senior with a 5.24 GPA. Number one in his class. But the aspiring astronaut won't be named "Valedictorian" due to school district guidelines now becoming more popular in schools nationwide.W...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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10:09
Jen & Friends: The Story of "Ginger"
On our first podcast of 2023, Jen and Friends is sure to get you thinking.We talk with my good friend, Ginger. Pour a glass of wine and join us as we laugh, think, and talk about Goodyear's growing needs.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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9:08
Jen & Friends - "Brenda Bernardi | A Trip Back in Time - Goodyear, Arizona"
On this second episode of Jen & Friends, good friend Brenda Bernardi joins me for a trip down memory lane.We take a look at how Goodyear, Arizona won the All-America City Award and how the recession impacted plans for a City Center....
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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8:51
Jen & Friends - "Leeann Garcia | Cotton Salon and Spa"
Goodyear, Arizona and the entire west Valley are growing quickly. Why are people moving here?In this very first episode of Jen & Friends, I mic up my hair stylist who opened her salon just before the pandemic started. Not much later...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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