McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast

McDowell Mountain Ranch Podcast


Latest Episodes

Desert Beauty Explained
June 09, 2021

The Desert Botanical Garden is a garden like no other. Thousands of cacti, miles of trails and weekly events are just a few of the reasons to go visit. Alicia speaks with Dir. of Horticulture, Tina Wilson, about this unique land we live on. Double...

Health in an IV pack
June 02, 2021

We live in a neighborhood with beautiful trails. Too often enough, we don't hydrate enough after we hit these trails. Vitamin therapy is a new craze for some but has been around for decades. Here to tell you more is Josh Norris of Regenerate IV....

When a Marine didn't come home on his shield
May 26, 2021

Being a Marine is an honor and life long commitment. When our neighbor Matthew MacLeod came home after 3 tours, his mental health took a toll.  This week Matthew tells us about his struggle with PTSD, how coming home alive was depressing and how...

Macaroni is more than just food
May 19, 2021

Being a mom of two, Alicia is always looking for fun things to do with the family. But sometimes we don't have time to find out everything that's going on in the neighborhood. That's where Veronica Leon of Macaroni Kid comes into play. She is Alicia's...

Yee-Haw it's Rodeo Time
May 11, 2021

The West Most Western Town is hosting the Arizona Black Rodeo right here in our own backyard at WestWorld. Alicia got to speak to Rodeo producer Cloves Campbell Jr about all the great things happening this weekend. Maybe another Mike Tyson sighting? 

Grand Canyon vs 3 Manly Men
May 05, 2021

We have so many beautiful hikes in our backyard. But nothing compares to the mystical Grand Canyon. Neighbor Matt MacLeod decided it was time for the Rim to Rim to Rim challenge of the Grand Canyon. And when fellow neighbors Bobby Vodika & Corey...

From the Virgin Islands to Scottsdale
April 28, 2021

The weather is warm. The palm trees are swaying and we're relaxing by the water. No, I'm not talking about Scottsdale resort life. This was everyday life for our neighbor Erin Naberhaus. Erin sits down with Alicia where they talk about growing up in...

Beauty in the Botanical Garden
April 21, 2021

The old saying goes "April showers bring May flowers" But here in Arizona, I wonder if we can say "Cactus flowers bring May showers" It's such a beautiful time of year with all the cactus blooms. And the best place to see it all is at the Desert...

Swimming for Safety
April 14, 2021

This week we take a listen to a past episode with our neighbor and swim whisper Alison Tummond. Alison has taught swimming safety for over 40 years. There is no cost when it comes to the safety of our children. And here in Arizona, pool safety is a...

All things Desert Canyon
April 07, 2021

Our children's education is our top priority. We are so lucky to live in a neighborhood that a top notch school is also in. Alicia sat down with two Desert Canyon parents, in elementary and middle school to see why they chose our neighborhood school....