We talk with Melissa Farley and Marshall Shore about building a joy-driven local morning show that elevates Arizona creators and small businesses. Then we pivot to what’s vibing in the desert with practical picks for Phoenix-area open mics and listening rooms.

Website: www.OnTheMorningShow.com

RobatTV.com, @onthemorningshow @themelissafarley @hip_historian

• turning traditional journalism skills into modern community storytelling
• using joy as a clear content filter and a creative mission
• spotlighting small businesses and first-time founders who need visibility
• why Arizona feels like a supportive creative co-op
• personal paths to the desert and what keeps people rooted here
• Arizona lore, Route 66, and the case for visiting Oatman
• favorite Valley venues and new DIY-style music spaces
• what’s next: an Arizona State Fair talent stage, new live experiences, a book and companion podcast, and a sci-fi film project

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🌵 Website: https://www.thedesertvibepodcast.com

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▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDesertVibePodcast

🎵 Get Desert Vibe Podcast merch and support the show:

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Hosts

• Walt Richardson: https://walterrichardson.com

• Glen Gardner: https://glengardner.net

Marketing, PR & Website

• Emma & James Mattison: https://emmaandjames.music

Regional Contributors

Featuring rotating representatives from across Arizona through our "What's Vibin' in the Desert" segment.

Interested in being interviewed or representing your region?

https://www.thedesertvibepodcast.com

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Joey Gutos joins us to talk about songwriting that leans on emotion, character, and the desert places that keep him inspired. We also zoom out to the Arizona music community, from legendary venues to open mics that survive because people actually show up.

Website: https://www.instagram.com/joey_gutos/

• the story behind the rescued Mellow Mushroom painting and why patina matters
• early acting roots and how performance instincts shape stage presence
• building cinematic music videos through collaboration and clear story beats
• Arizona as creative fuel through Salt River, Sedona, and Coconino trips
• guitars as long-term partners and how to choose the right instrument
• what fans want from a live set and why open mics keep scenes alive
• the unglamorous back-end of full-time music and why a tight team prevents burnout
• the EP plus film project from Edge of the World and a wake-up call from fire runoff
• Rhythm Room’s planned closing and what it takes to run a venue for decades
• Dubliner’s 25-year open mic milestone and the urgency of supporting local rooms

Support the show

Connect with The Desert Vibe Podcast

🌵 Website: https://www.thedesertvibepodcast.com

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581168623261

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDesertVibePodcast

🎵 Get Desert Vibe Podcast merch and support the show:

https://www.thedesertvibepodcast.com/category/all-products

Hosts

• Walt Richardson: https://walterrichardson.com

• Glen Gardner: https://glengardner.net

Marketing, PR & Website

• Emma & James Mattison: https://emmaandjames.music

Regional Contributors

Featuring rotating representatives from across Arizona through our "What's Vibin' in the Desert" segment.

Interested in being interviewed or representing your region?

https://www.thedesertvibepodcast.com

#TheDesertVibe #WhatsVibinInTheDesert #ArizonaMusic #ArizonaMusicians #LiveMusicAZ #ArizonaLiveMusic #SupportLocalMusic #OpenMic #ArizonaBands

We sit down with Arizona creator Deon Doughty to talk about living as a true multi-hyphenate and why making art is sometimes the only thing that keeps you steady. We also map out what’s happening across Arizona, from local comedy rooms to northern open mics that keep the music scene growing.

https://hiredeon.com/

• Deon's path from downtown Phoenix poetry into Tempe’s creative orbit
• Painting local musicians as a way to honor and elevate community
• Using technology and AI experimentation inside art and music
• Why stand-up comedy feels harder than music performance
• How Arizona’s comedy scene works, including clubs, mentors, and learning options
• Fatherhood, creativity at home, and turning pain into joy

Support the show

Connect with The Desert Vibe Podcast

🌵 Website: https://www.thedesertvibepodcast.com

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581168623261

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDesertVibePodcast

🎵 Get Desert Vibe Podcast merch and support the show:

https://www.thedesertvibepodcast.com/category/all-products

Hosts

• Walt Richardson: https://walterrichardson.com

• Glen Gardner: https://glengardner.net

Marketing, PR & Website

• Emma & James Mattison: https://emmaandjames.music

Regional Contributors

Featuring rotating representatives from across Arizona through our "What's Vibin' in the Desert" segment.

Interested in being interviewed or representing your region?

https://www.thedesertvibepodcast.com

#TheDesertVibe #WhatsVibinInTheDesert #ArizonaMusic #ArizonaMusicians #LiveMusicAZ #ArizonaLiveMusic #SupportLocalMusic #OpenMic #ArizonaBands