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Arizona Spotlight

Mark McLemore

Booking Overview

A weekly arts interview program focused on Southern Arizona’s creative community, with regular conversations featuring local artists, visiting performers, authors, filmmakers, and arts leaders. PR agencies could credibly pitch playwrights, musicians, performers, filmmakers, storytellers, cultural organizers, and authors with a meaningful project or connection to the region; booking difficulty is low to medium, with accessible professional and regional guest credentials generally sufficient.

Metrics

Episodes: 134

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 66.2k subscribers

Instagram: 10.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

aswedbergh@gmail.com

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Host

Mark McLemore - Emmy Award-winning producer and host specializing in coverage of Arizona’s arts and creative communities.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Local, regional, or visiting artists and cultural professionals with a current performance, production, book, documentary, exhibition, festival, or other substantive creative project. National public media or arts credentials can also fit but are not required.
Required Achievements:  
Produced or performed notable creative work, Leadership in a theater, arts, or cultural organization, National recognition for artistic work, A published book, documentary, festival, or major production

Recent Guest Discussions

Susanne Lasseter - Her Family’s Arrival In Arizona And The Importance Of Personal Storytelling.

Marquez Price - Basketball And The Creative Work Surrounding The Backcourt: Basketball’s Best Kept Secret.

Linda O'Byron - Her Career And Experiences In Public Broadcasting.

Mike Seiden - The Upcoming Arizona Theater Season.

Carisa Hendrix - Her Development And Performance Of Lucy Darling.

Recent Topics

Art, Theater, Music, Film, Literature

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Arizona Spotlight
:

A new documentary called "The River" explores what's underneath the surface of the Colorado River

October 08, 2026

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Crystal Stark stars in Saguaro City Music Theatre's production of "Sister Act"; The future of the Arizona Trail; and "Righteous Brother" Bill Medley still sings about love at 86.

A new book examines the legends surrounding the Sonoran Desert Toad

October 01, 2026

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A Gorgeous Excitement" returns to the Steinfeld Gallery. Tucson Film Festival celebrates independent filmmaking.

Tucsonans making a difference in Guatemala

September 25, 2026

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Indie horror filmmaker talks about premiering his new movie "The Woods Beckon" in Tucson. Go backstage at The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre's rendition of "I'm Gonna Marry You, Tobey Maguire".

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Arizona Spotlight
:

How do I get in touch with Arizona Spotlight?

Arizona Spotlight is hosted by Mark McLemore. Its publicly listed email is aswedbergh@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Arizona Spotlight?

The publicly listed email for Arizona Spotlight: aswedbergh@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Arizona Spotlight have?

Podseeker estimates Arizona Spotlight reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Arizona Spotlight?

Arizona Spotlight typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local, regional, or visiting artists and cultural professionals with a current performance, production, book, documentary, exhibition, festival, or other substantive creative project. National public media or arts credentials can also fit but are not required. Common among recent guests: Produced or performed notable creative work; Leadership in a theater, arts, or cultural organization; National recognition for artistic work. Recent guests include Susanne Lasseter, Marquez Price, and Linda O'Byron.

How hard is it to get booked on Arizona Spotlight?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Arizona Spotlight cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Theater, Music, Film, and Literature. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

aswedbergh@gmail.com

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