AZ Hot Takes - Ashley Busada

Greater Phoenix A to Z

This episode gets spicy! Listen in for a light-hearted discussion where self-proclaimed Southern girls Casey Gilchrist and Ashley Busada react to crowd-sourced "hot takes" on Greater Phoenix and Arizona.
What is a "hot take?" — A hot take is a quickly produced, strongly worded and often deliberately provocative or sensational opinion or reaction.

From the authenticity of Arizona's Mexican food to the intensity of its sun and the spirit of its sports fans, Casey and Ashley tackle it all with the charm of a Southern drawl and the boldness of a desert sun. Whether you're a Greater Phoenix local or simply curious for an insiders take on these controversial topics, this episode is enlightening and entertaining!
About your host Casey Gilchrist — Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Casey moved to Greater Phoenix in January of 2022 to join the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) as Senior Director of International Business Development.

• Learn more about Casey's background in her bio
• Connect with Casey on LinkedIn

Episode guest and VP of Business Development at GPEC, Ashley Busada, is originally from Shreveport, Louisiana and moved to Greater Phoenix in July 2021 to join GPEC's team.

• Learn more about Ashley and her work at GPEC in her bio
• Looking to fund Ashley's crawfish boil or send her your hot takes? Connect with her on LinkedIn here!

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1. AZ Hot Takes - Ashley Busada (00:00:00)

2. Explanation of Hot Takes (00:01:06)

3. Introduction of Ashley Busada (00:01:28)

4. Southern Hot Take: Cornbread Should Be Served Dry (00:03:12)

5. Hot Take 1: Arizona Isn't Really That Hot (00:05:06)

6. Hot Take 2: Arizona Has No Good Southern Food (00:06:47)

7. Hot Take 3: Arizona Has More Hospitality Than the South (00:08:32)

8. Hot Take 4: College Football Scene is Nonexistent (00:10:52)

9. Hot Take 5: Tex-Mex is not Authentic Mexican Food (00:14:05)

10. Hot Take 6: Tempe is an Underrated College Town (00:16:26)

11. Hot Take 7: Soda is the Only Correct Terms for Carbonated Drinks (00:17:26)

12. Hot Take 8: Cactus vs Pine Tree Lights (00:18:57)