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Arlington Citizen Media present's "The Downtown"; the go to podcast for everything you need to know in Arlington, Texas! From exciting new events in the revitalized Downtown area, to the best places to eat in the whole city, and feature stories about the people, places and events that are happening in this great city. We'll have interviews with all of the city's best community leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians and more. Let us show you everything great about this city and help you rediscover your city!

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Arlington Citizen Media present's "The Downtown"; the go to podcast for everything you need to know in Arlington, Texas! From exciting new events in the revitalized Downtown area, to the best places to eat in the whole city, and feature stories about the people, places and events that are happening in this great city. We'll have interviews with all of the city's best community leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians and more. Let us show you everything great about this city and help you rediscover your city!

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English


Episodes

The Downtown #159- Randy Ford with J Gilligans

3/13/2024
This week on The Downtown, we talk Randy Ford with J. Gilligans all about the 45th Annual St. Patrick Day’s block party happening this Saturday all day. We also have local music from Zachary Lastname with “Crying out Loud” and “Surf Song” from the AssHats aswell. Website - www.arlingtoncitizenmedia.com Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yf2yk2jz Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/ybuxuvym Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yh4xbgvu Podcast Addict- https://tinyurl.com/y9d7qcpy Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/user/arlingtoncitizenmedia

Duration:00:39:10

The Downtown 158- Bob Stoops

2/28/2024
This week on The Downtown, we talk the coach of YOUR Arlington Renegades, Bob Stoops. We talk about what you can look forward to this season, his 25th year as a head coach, and the transfer portal. We also have local music from Chloe Clemente with “Not Good With Words” and “Love Letters to the Dead.”

Duration:00:23:46

The Downtown 157- Kitchen Combine

1/29/2024
This week on The Downtown, we talk to the people behind Kitchen Combine, Jerrod and Ray. We also talk to the chef for February, Chef Carl, along with this month’s chef, Constance with Eatie’s. We also have local music from Cherry Mantis with “Paradise” and Ladi with "Bath Salts feat Cure for Paranoia."

Duration:00:47:55

The Downtown 156- Interview with CJ Booker. Music from Ladi and Chloe Clemente

1/17/2024
This week on The Downtown, we have a great interview with CJ Booker by our sports guy Michael Lawrence. We also have local music from Chloe Clemente with Angels Cry along with Ladi with Yours Truly feat Cush with a C.

Duration:00:18:14

The Downtown 156- Arlington Rocks Vol 2

12/6/2023
This week we bring to you Arlington Rocks. We are showing off the local music from Arlington and Texas. Here is your playlist: Chloe Clemente- Angels Cry Ladi- Yours Truly feat Cush with a C Cherry Mantis- Assumptions MKN Coffee- Falling Again Aliens Overhead- Pops Othering- A Memory Website - www.arlingtoncitizenmedia.com Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yf2yk2jz Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/ybuxuvym Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yh4xbgvu Podcast Addict- https://tinyurl.com/y9d7qcpy Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/user/arlingtoncitizenmedia

Duration:00:25:02

The Downtown 155- Sports Talk

11/8/2023
This week on is all about local sports! I am joined by our sports guy, Mike Lawrence, to talk about YOUR Texas Rangers. Mike also talks with the UTA basketball coaches. We also hear local music from the Grand Damns with their song “Lost Llamas,” but first, here's Doomstress with their song “Your God is Blind.” Website - www.arlingtoncitizenmedia.com Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yf2yk2jz Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/ybuxuvym Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yh4xbgvu Podcast Addict- https://tinyurl.com/y9d7qcpy Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/user/arlingtoncitizenmedia

Duration:00:36:18

the downtown 154 bobby vs

10/25/2023
This week on The Downtown, we talk to Bruce from Bobby V’s. We talk all about the history of Bobby V’s to the new ownership, to what changes people can look forward to in the future. We also hear local music from KNETX with their song “Ruined.” But first, here's Avon Park with “Aporia.” Website - www.arlingtoncitizenmedia.com Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yf2yk2jz Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/ybuxuvym Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yh4xbgvu Podcast Addict- https://tinyurl.com/y9d7qcpy Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/user/arlingtoncitizenmedia

Duration:00:34:14

The Downtown #153- Arlington Rocks

10/12/2023
This week on The Downtown, we present to you, Arlington Rocks. We are supporting local musicians by letting you have a listen. Here's your playlist David Tribble- Feathers Avon Park- Bella Said The People- Simple Mind Cherry Mantis- Paradise Zachary Lastname- Night Vision The Vintage Yell- Go Down Swingin Website - www.arlingtoncitizenmedia.com Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yf2yk2jz Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/ybuxuvym Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yh4xbgvu Podcast Addict- https://tinyurl.com/y9d7qcpy Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/user/arlingtoncitizenmedia

Duration:00:27:21

The Downtown 152- Saint Maria Goretti

9/20/2023
This week, we talk to Father Maul and Principal Amy Utendorf with St Maria Goretti catholic church and school. We talk all about how they started over 70 years ago to the Kountry Karnival that's happening Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st! We also hear music from Cherry Mantis that's off their second LP “Sweet & Familiar” that comes out September 29th! First, we hear “Paradise” and later, we hear “Assumptions.” We have a new segment with Michael Lawrence called The Downtown Sports Repot. Find out what's happening with your local sports teams.

Duration:00:57:51

The Downtown 151- MexTour

9/8/2023
We talk to Pablo Zarate with the MexTour. MexTour is happening tomorrow, September 9th at AT&T Stadium. Mexico takes on Australia! We also hear local music from Zachary Lastname with “Hey!” and “Pops” from Aliens Overhead. Website - www.arlingtoncitizenmedia.com Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yf2yk2jz Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/ybuxuvym Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yh4xbgvu Podcast Addict- https://tinyurl.com/y9d7qcpy Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/user/arlingtoncitizenmedia

Duration:00:26:38

The Downtown 150- Division Brewing

8/9/2023
We talk to Sean and Wade with Division Brewing about their start, the city of Arlington, and helping local musicians. We also hear local music from MKN Coffee with their song “Falling Apart.” We also hear “Chandelier” from Anna Weber. Anna Weber & Andy Tran will be performing at Troy’s on August 23rd from 8-10pm.

Duration:01:06:52

The Downtown 149- Power BioPharms

7/26/2023
We talk to Colton Power with Power BioPharms all about how they started, the laws in Texas, and what the future holds. We also hear local music from Othering with their song “A Memory” We also hear “Whatever Floats Your Boat” from Said the People. Website - www.arlingtoncitizenmedia.com Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yf2yk2jz Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/ybuxuvym Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yh4xbgvu Podcast Addict- https://tinyurl.com/y9d7qcpy Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/user/arlingtoncitizenmedia

Duration:01:24:58

The Downtown 148- Tatto Collectors Expo

7/12/2023
We talk to Sam Frederick about the Tattoo Collectors Expo that's happening this weekend at the eSports Stadium! We talk about what you can look forward to when it comes to artists, vendors, and more. We also hear local music from Zachary Lastname with “Give It Some Time.” We also hear “Ellie” from Aliens Overhead Website - www.arlingtoncitizenmedia.com Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yf2yk2jz Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/ybuxuvym Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yh4xbgvu Podcast Addict- https://tinyurl.com/y9d7qcpy Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/user/arlingtoncitizenmedia

Duration:00:26:52

The Downtown 147- John Valentine

6/21/2023
We talk to John Valentine with Dr. Jeckyll’s Beer Lab in Pantego about brewing beer, being a great venue for live music, and what people can look forward to in the future. We also hear local music from Doomstress with their song “Burning Lotus,” but first, here's “Patterns” from Othering. Website - www.arlingtoncitizenmedia.com Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yf2yk2jz Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/ybuxuvym Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yh4xbgvu Podcast Addict- https://tinyurl.com/y9d7qcpy Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/user/arlingtoncitizenmedia

Duration:00:55:59

The Downtown 147- The Vintage Yell

6/7/2023
We talk to Jesse Spradlin & Chris Raspante with The Vintage Yell. We talk about how they got together, playing live shows, and about their upcoming show on June 11th at The Black Box. We also hear “Go Down Swinging” by The Vintage Yell. Website - www.arlingtoncitizenmedia.com Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yf2yk2jz Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/ybuxuvym Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yh4xbgvu Podcast Addict- https://tinyurl.com/y9d7qcpy Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/user/arlingtoncitizenmedia

Duration:01:03:34

The Downtown 146- Chris Hightower

5/17/2023
This week on The Downtown, we talk to Chris Hightower from the Arlington Museum of Art all about their move next year to the new Taylor Swift exhibit. We also hear local music from Pratty Punk with their single “Boxed’s Rebellion, but first, here's their other single “Brand New Revolver.” Website - www.arlingtoncitizenmedia.com Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/yf2yk2jz Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/ybuxuvym Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yh4xbgvu Podcast Addict- https://tinyurl.com/y9d7qcpy Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/user/arlingtoncitizenmedia

Duration:00:36:38

The Downtown 145- Sean Gleason with PBR

5/10/2023
We talk to Sean Gleason from the PBR who is celebrating 30 years this coming week in Fort Worth with a series of events including a Dirty 30 party at Billy Bobs.

Duration:00:21:46

The Downtown 144- District 3 Candidates Nikki Hunter & Marvin Sutton and Mayor Jim Ross

5/3/2023
We talk to District 3 CandidatesNikki Hunter and Marvin Sutton. We also talk to Mayor Jim Ross who's running for re-election.

Duration:00:43:59

The Downtown 143- District 8 Candidates David Mosby & Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley and Mayoral Candidate Amy Cearnal

4/26/2023
We talk to District 8 Candidates David Mosby and Barbara Odom-Wesley along with Amy Cearnal who's running for Mayor.

Duration:00:45:11

Downtown 142- Ezekiel Ajeigbe

4/5/2023
This week on The Downtown, we talk to Ezekiel Ajeigbe (ajaybe) about how he got into acting, growing up in Arlington, and his plans for the future. We also hear local music from Ana Weber with her live performance of “I'm Ready” along with “Extraordinary Life” from KNETX.

Duration:00:57:30