What's Up Yuma?

Coach Kyle Isaacs is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Arizona Western College and a familiar face to Matador fans. After spending twelve years on the bench as an assistant, Kyle was officially named head coach on April 29th, 2021 and during his time at AWC he’s been part of 293 wins, multiple ACCAC and Region I championship runs, and a National Tournament appearance. He’s also helped recruit and mentor ten NJCAA All-Americans and two ACCAC Players of the Year while playing a major role in the program’s academic and social success. Kyle earned his degrees from Texas Tech and during that time worked as a student manager and grad assistant coach under legendary Coach Bob Knight.

After overcoming years of chronic pain, burnout, and a battle with alcohol and drug addiction, Bryan Nance committed to rebuilding his life from the inside out and founded Elemental LifeSpa, a wellness space built on personal transformation. He joins us in the studio to share the journey that led him to discover science-backed therapies that helped restore his health and reshape his purpose and today he’s focused on helping others in Yuma reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their vitality, and build real long-term wellness through education and consistency.

Victor Calderón is one of the trusted voices behind KAWC News, serving as News Producer and Host with a long background in reporting and storytelling across the Southwest. Victor started his journalism career in 2004 and has covered everything from agriculture and education to Latino community news. He’s been in Arizona since 2012, and today we’ll talk about what it’s really like covering Yuma and the border region, how stories come together behind the scenes, and what he thinks the rest of the country gets wrong about life out here. Jonny really wanted to ask, "What do you do in that office all day?"Today's cohost is Veronica Shorr

Karina Jones is a Yuma community leader with more than a decade of experience bringing people together across nonprofits, businesses, and faith communities to serve our region. She most recently served as Executive Director of United Way of Yuma County, where she helped lead major fundraising efforts, supported new programs, and worked to strengthen long-term stability. Karina now oversees We Love Our City, an outreach ministry through Church for the City focused on serving and loving Yuma through practical, hands-on service. She’s been married for 14 years to her husband Tyrone.Today's cohost is Veronica Shorr

Nolan Hare is a musician, live sound engineer, and event production professional with over two decades of experience in concerts, festivals, radio broadcasting, and operations management. He founded Nolan Hare Productions in 2006 and has toured nationally with Brewer’s Grade Band while also building major community events in Oregon. Nolan now brings that same energy to Arizona as General Manager and Entertainment lead at Naked Dates / High Tanks Brewing in Wellton.Enter your birthdate on their website to see a full calendar of events.What's Up Yuma? Radio! welcomes Carmen Marquez, our new cohost for the podcast

Carmen Márquez is a Mexican American independent journalist and voice actor who recently moved back home to Yuma from Los Angeles. She started as a volunteer at KYMA. For the past decade she’s focused on migrant and Latino communities across the U.S. and previously worked as an anchor and reporter in NBC/Telemundo Los Angeles. Carmen is currently reporting documentary episodes centered on Latino health and producing news programming. She’s also the voice behind commercials for Verizon, Cricket Wireless, and more.What's Up Yuma? Radio! welcomes Carmen Marquez, our new cohost for the podcast

Martha Huizar, M.S., RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, college instructor, and community advocate who believes healthy living should be practical, joyful, and shared. She owns Colorado River Valley Roasters, and we’ll talk real-life nutrition, building community through food, and the cafecito culture behind her local coffee business.What's Up Yuma? Radio! welcomes Carmen Marquez, our new cohost for the podcast

Nichole Roedder is a Yuma local and personal trainer at Healthy Her Fitness Club whose life has been shaped by Divine transformation. She’ll share her journey of rebuilding after leaving an abusive relationship, how faith helped redefine her identity, and why she’s passionate about empowering other women to grow stronger inside and out.What's Up Yuma? Radio! welcomes Carmen Marquez, our new cohost for the podcast

Jade Bloomfield is a PNBA Bikini Diva Pro bodybuilder who lost over 100 pounds and turned her transformation into a passion for helping others. As a coach and trainer, she focuses on realistic nutrition, sustainable habits, and long-term results that fit real life.

Alfred “AJ Fresh” Hernandez, a longtime Yuma music producer and audio engineer is known for blending old-school analog gear with modern production. Under the name AJ Fresh, he’s just released a boom bap beat tape inspired by the 1980s tape era and classic hip-hop sound.