EL JEFE
PODCAST AZ
Phoenix's most interesting business owners, celebrities, and local legends — in one room, unfiltered, and always hilarious.
About the Show
PHOENIX'S
UNTOLD STORIES
El Jefe Podcast AZ brings you inside the rooms where Phoenix's most successful people open up — business owners, celebrities, athletes, first responders, and community legends sit down with host Jeff Killeen for real, unfiltered conversations.
Equal parts insight and laughs. You'll walk away knowing something new — and probably cracking up along the way. That's the El Jefe way.
Check Out EpisodesYour Host
JEFF KILLEEN
Known as "Jefe" — a nickname earned from running one of Arizona's most beloved family restaurants and coaching baseball for 17 years. Now Jeff brings that same community spirit to the airwaves as a radio host and the creator of El Jefe Podcast AZ. He has a gift for getting guests to open up, laugh, and share the stories you won't hear anywhere else.
Danny Zelisko
Danny Zelisko Concert Promoter
One of the most famous concert promoters in Arizona history sits down with Jeff. If you've been to a concert in Arizona, chances are Danny was behind it.
Aaron Meyer, Studabaker Group & North Co
Interview with Aaron Meyer — Real Estate Agent
A deep dive into the Arizona real estate market with one of the Valley's most active agents. What's really going on in Phoenix real estate? Aaron tells all.
TJ Shope
Sit Down Interview with TJ Shope
A Valley personality opens up about life, business, and what it means to build something meaningful in Arizona.
Melokid, Zona Records
Interview with Melokid & the Zona Records Crew
The Arizona music scene is alive and thriving. Melokid and the Zona Records crew bring the heat and give us an inside look at building an independent label in the Valley.
DJ Nonsense
Interview with DJ Nonsense
Arizona's DJ scene has always been underrated. DJ Nonsense is here to set the record straight — and share some stories you won't believe.
Jeff Golner, Stem Sports USA
Interview with Jeff Golner — Stem Sports USA
The intersection of sports and business in Arizona. Jeff Golner breaks down the Stem Sports model and what he's building for the next generation of Arizona athletes.
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Who's On The Show
THE GUESTS OF
EL JEFE
Every episode is a different world — business, sports, community, medicine. One thing stays the same: real conversations, real laughs.
Business Owners
From startup founders to multi-generation family businesses — the Valley's entrepreneurs share what really goes on behind closed doors.
Sports Figures
Athletes, coaches, and sports executives from Phoenix's powerhouse sports scene sit down to talk competition, grit, and what's next.
First Responders
Firefighters, paramedics, and police officers share the stories they don't usually tell — and prove they're the real MVPs of the Valley.
Local Celebrities
The personalities and public figures who make Phoenix unique share their journeys, their opinions, and their most embarrassing moments.
Doctors & Experts
Medical professionals and subject-matter experts break down complex topics in plain language — and usually with a laugh or two.
Phoenix Community
Community leaders, non-profit founders, and everyday Phoenicians doing extraordinary things in the city they love.
WANT TO BE A GUEST?
Are you a Phoenix-area business owner, professional, or local personality? We'd love to have you on the show.
Get In TouchListener Reviews
WHAT PHOENIX
IS SAYING
148 listener reviews
"Jeff has a gift for getting people to open up. Every episode feels like you're sitting at the table with some of the most interesting people in Phoenix. Can't stop listening."
Mike R.
Small Business Owner
Scottsdale, AZ
"Finally a local Arizona podcast that actually feels LOCAL. Real people, real stories, real laughs. This is what the Valley needed."
Sandra V.
Marketing Professional
Tempe, AZ
"The first responder episode had me in tears and then laughing five minutes later. That's the El Jefe effect. Subscribe now — you won't regret it."
Coach D.
Youth Sports Coach
Mesa, AZ
"I've been listening to podcasts for years and this is one of the best local shows I've ever come across. Jeff is a natural. The guests are incredible. Phoenix needs this."
James T.
Entrepreneur
Gilbert, AZ
"I found this podcast through a TikTok clip and binged three episodes that same night. Jeff knows how to ask the questions everyone's thinking but nobody asks."
Lisa M.
Healthcare Professional
Chandler, AZ
"Best podcast in the Valley, period. Funny, informative, and authentically Phoenix. Show Jeff some love and share this with your friends."
Tony G.
Restaurant Owner
Peoria, AZ
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Arizona Podcast Blog
STORIES FROM
THE VALLEY
Best Podcasts in Phoenix, Arizona — and Why El Jefe Is One of Them
Phoenix has a growing podcast scene, and listeners across the Valley are tuning in to local voices. Here's what makes Arizona podcast content special — and why El Jefe Podcast AZ stands out.
Inside Phoenix's Booming Business Community — Stories You Won't Hear Elsewhere
From family restaurants to tech startups, Arizona's entrepreneurial scene is exploding. El Jefe Podcast AZ is the show documenting it all — one honest conversation at a time.
Arizona's First Responders: The Heroes Behind the Badge
Firefighters, paramedics, and police officers rarely get to share their stories publicly. El Jefe Podcast AZ sits down with Phoenix's bravest to hear what they never say on the job.
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"We bring Phoenix the conversations that matter — and we bring your brand along for the ride."
— Jeff Killeen, Host