On The Grid

Undertow is the hottest and newest bar attraction in Phoenix and we've got everything you need to know and the man behind it. On episode 7 of On the Grid we sit down with Wesley James to give us the down low. And stick around until the end when we remember another great Phoenix underground bar. A place some of may you remember -- the downtown haunt named Monroe's.

Welcome to episode 6 of On the Grid! Lovers of live theater won't want to miss it it. Ron May with Stray Cat Theatre is on to discuss his biggest production yet, Green Day's American Idiot, opening Friday. Put it on your list of things to do this summer. And make this your stop for a great conversation about theater in the Valley.

The Phoenix Comicon is just around the corner, so in honor of the behemoth pop culture event, the fifth episode of On the Grid brings you the cult interviews. Opening the show is Victor Moreno with Cult Classics and Geekly Phoenix. He'll be talking about his newest project JumpCut! presents REPO MAN,May 27. Then we take a look back at the viral sensation Okilly Dokilly. Nearly one year ago, the local band went global with their Ned Flander's-themed experience.

The David Wright House in the east Phoenix neighborhood of Arcadia is going dark. But you have a few more opportunities to catch a glimpse of the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home, including a four-film series curated by No Festival Required that will be showing on the grounds of the Wright House, during selected days in April in May. Episode 4 of On the Grid will feature two guests who will speak about the future of the David Wright House and this unique upcoming event. Don't miss it!

Be afraid! The Satanists are taking over the world. Or at least that's what they would like you to believe. Actually, you'd be surprised to learn what the Satanic Temple is all about. Virgin sacrifices and devil worship. No, not so much. Learn more by listening to episode 3 of On the Grid, your source for long form Valley of the Sun discussion.The Satanic Temple has been in the news lately after they put in a request to say the prayer at a Phoenix City Council  meeting in February. Since then, opposition has ensued, debates over First Amendment rights have erupted and storylines went viral. And the story has yet to come to a conclusion, but On the Grid is about to fill you in.

Episode two is all about envisioning. Envisioning what the world could look like outside your front door. Envisioning what you want for yourself, and envisioning what our city could be. Imagine walking Indian Steele Park and envisioning how it could become a true urban park. Or think about the Arizona Canal and what could be done to add character along the waterway. Or in the case of this episode, there is an alley in downtown Phoenix between 1st and 2nd streets and Adams and Washington streets. But this isn't just an alley.Find out more! Listen to Episode 2 of On the Grid. We've got Bar Smith and Monarch Theatre owner Pete Salaz, as well as Quinn Whissen, of This Could Be PHX, on the show. They're bringing their visions to life for a better Phoenix.

Welcome to the first episode of On the Grid! On the Grid is a podcast about the makers, creators and news breakers that are helping to transform Phoenix, AZ into the thriving cultural metropolis we know it can be. Hosted by Philip Haldiman and produced by Chris Ayers.