Jonny Porter
Jonny Porter is a Yuma native, longtime radio personality and the host of What’s Up Yuma Radio. With over 20 years in entertainment and media-including 13 years in radio and experience as a podcast host—Jonny has a passion for storytelling and a deep love for his hometown.
Whether he’s behind the mic or out in the community, Jonny is all about shining a light on the people, places, and projects that make Yuma special.
When he’s not behind the mic, Jonny’s probably filming a reel, helping a local business grow, or spending time with his beautiful wife Allyse, their three boys and their baby girl Emma Grace.
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Then we’re joined by Savino Sterlacci — longtime brewer, founder of the first World of Beer, former radio host, and now Brewery Manager at High Tanks Brewing Company. -
In this episode, we're talking to Lt. Johnathan Herzog from The Salvation Army Yuma about his background and the Salvation Army's mission. -
Sisko Stargazer is the Education Solutions Reporter for KAWC and former Yuma Sun Education journalist. We’ll dig into their work covering Yuma County schools, the stories that have shaped them and what they’re seeing across our education landscape today. Check out the inaugural episode of the Educating Yuma Podcast by Sisko. -
Councilman Esteban C. Rosales of San Luis, is a lifelong South County community advocate. We talked about what it’s really like serving on the City Council, the growth happening in San Luis, the challenges families are facing and what leadership looks like for the next generation of local public servants. -
Chris Ramirez, owner of Watch Us Move moving company, has an incredible story of overcoming childhood illness, discovering martial arts and music, and building a business rooted in faith, discipline, and service. We’ll talk about his journey, how God humbled him, and what drives him today as a Yuma entrepreneur. -
CJ Alberts, owner of Sunny’s bookstore in Downtown Yuma, an independent shop that celebrates queer and marginalized voices and has become a true community hub for readers and creatives. We got into how it all started, the inspiration behind Sunny’s, and what makes this local bookstore so special. -
Chance Farrar — former professional MMA fighter, wrestling coach, and owner of Yuma Fight League —just celebrated his retirement from the Border Patrol, and he’s getting ready for YFL 7 on Friday, November 22nd at The Legacy Building. We’ll talk about his journey, his work with young athletes, and what this upcoming event means for the local fight community. -
In this episode, we’re talking with Joanna Sanchez, owner of The Lotus Studio, Yuma’s new hot Pilates studio. We’ll get into her story, what inspired her to create something different here in Yuma, and what people can expect when they take their first class. -
Mary McClendon from Yuma Food Bank talks about how the government shut down and the delays in EBT and food stamp funding are affecting families right now in our community, and how we can step up and help. -
Yuma’s own Concertmaster David Adler and Terri Irizarry of the Yuma Symphony Orchestra talk about their start in music and what it really takes to lead an orchestra.
