Amy Van Dyken, former Olympic swimmer and gold medalists
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 01:06:31
We kick off the new season of Amazing Arizonans with a legitimate superstar! Amy Van Dyken is an Olympic record holder in swimming. She is still active as a commentator and ambassador for the sport. We talk about her career in swimming and in broadcasting. We also talk about the accident that changed her life. An ATV accident rendered her paralyzed from the waist down. But her attitude is remarkable. You’ll learn how she’s taken the accident and used it as an opportunity to influence a different group of people. I think this is the perfect way to start the new season.
Monday, September 21
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Danny Zelisko, event promoter
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Friday, September 11
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Lisa Notaro, St. Mary's Foodbank
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Tuesday, September 8
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Favorite Episode: Mike D'Antoni, Hall of Famer and former Suns Coach
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Monday, August 31
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Paul Yaffe, Arizona businessman
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Monday, August 24
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Barry Goldwater Jr., former U.S. Representative
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30m
Monday, June 1
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Darcy Olsen, child advocate
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51m
Tuesday, May 26
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Favorite Episode: Dan Quayle, former Vice President of the United States
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