{"podcast":{"title":"Arizona Unscripted","slug":"arizona-unscripted-7852457","podcast_index_feed_id":7852457,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/w6TvPbxx.rss","website_url":"https://riverside.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/2ac61d0f-8ddf-474f-b6a3-d44e98e07279/logos/7174e48e-f0e2-49d8-936f-d8f71e65899d.jpeg","author":"Arizona Unscripted","episode_count":14,"summary":"Arizona Unscripted is a local Arizona podcast exploring the people, places, and stories that make Arizona unique. From community events and small towns to conversations with local voices, each episode offers a real, ground-level look at life across the state—unscripted and authentic.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T10:18:05.496857+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/arizona-unscripted-7852457"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 11: 🌵 Arizona Unscripted  - Quartzsite Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary!","slug":"episode-11-arizona-unscripted-quartzsite-celebrates-america-s-250th-anniversary","published_at":"2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/arizona-unscripted-7852457/episode-11-arizona-unscripted-quartzsite-celebrates-america-s-250th-anniversary","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/arizona-unscripted-7852457","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0fd6689fab7a067d41b45b76427e9cd0bfc2c32a390d524adadd32d386fbcf5d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2OGZlNDE2Ny1hMGYxLTQwOTEtYTg4YS1mODBhZDA4NTYyY2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyYWM2MWQwZi04ZGRmLTQ3NGYtYjZhMy1kNDRlOThlMDcyNzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUwZjQwYTRiNmU5NTVjMDJiNTk1OTMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0NWE3ZjJjOWZjYjg0NzM1ZmNlMWI0L2FyaXpvbmEtdW5zY3JpcHRlZHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy0yX18xLTUxLTE0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0fd6689fab7a067d41b45b76427e9cd0bfc2c32a390d524adadd32d386fbcf5d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2OGZlNDE2Ny1hMGYxLTQwOTEtYTg4YS1mODBhZDA4NTYyY2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyYWM2MWQwZi04ZGRmLTQ3NGYtYjZhMy1kNDRlOThlMDcyNzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWUwZjQwYTRiNmU5NTVjMDJiNTk1OTMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0NWE3ZjJjOWZjYjg0NzM1ZmNlMWI0L2FyaXpvbmEtdW5zY3JpcHRlZHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy0yX18xLTUxLTE0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"Welcome to 🌵 Arizona Unscripted —the podcast where we celebrate the people, places, history, food, events, and local stories that make Arizona one of the most fascinating states in America. Each week, host Bart and co-hosts Diane, Jim, and Kathryn bring together guests from communities across the Grand Canyon State for relaxed, unscripted conversations that showcase the unique character of Arizona. Whether you're a lifelong resident, a newcomer, or simply love discovering new places, Arizona Unscripted invites you to explore the people and stories that connect us all. In this episode, Bart and the team welcome Rain from Quartzsite , who shares how her community is celebrating America 250 and preparing for an unforgettable Fourth of July! Discover the story behind Quartzsite's new community-created America 250 mural , a full day of Independence Day festivities, and an exciting time capsule that will preserve today's memories for future generations. Rain also tells the remarkable story of Hi Jolly and the U.S. Army Camel Corps , explaining why camels have become one of Quartzsite's most beloved symbols. Along the way, the conversation highlights the volunteers, history, and community spirit that make small-town Arizona so special. You'll also hear about local attractions, great places to eat—including the famous Silly Al's Pizza —and why Quartzsite is a destination worth adding to your Arizona road trip. Whether you're interested in Arizona history, planning your next adventure, or simply enjoy authentic conversations with people who love their communities, this episode is packed with stories that will inspire you to get out and explore the Grand Canyon State. Thanks for joining us on 🌵 Arizona Unscripted —where every community has a story worth telling.","meta_description":"Welcome to 🌵 Arizona Unscripted —the podcast where we celebrate the people, places, history, food, events, and local stories that make Arizona one of the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1675,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/arizona-unscripted-7852457/episodes/episode-11-arizona-unscripted-quartzsite-celebrates-america-s-250th-anniversary/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/arizona-unscripted-7852457/episode-11-arizona-unscripted-quartzsite-celebrates-america-s-250th-anniversary.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}