Big Blend Radio
1,135 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago -Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, Big Blend Radio educates, entertains, and inspires with expert conversations on Music, Books & The Arts, Travel & Recreation, Food & Drink, History & Culture, Nature & Environment, Home & Garden, Family & Education, Business, Personal & Professional Development, and more! See: https://blendradioandtv.com/
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A Conversation with Dr. Diane Dobry, aka "The Hungarian Aquarian"
August 30, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 15.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features a conversation with Dr. Diane Dobry who lives to eat, teach, travel, and tell stories. As an accomplished self-taught cook and writer who knows Hungary and Hungarian wines well, she has filled 50 years of diaries, and has extensive teaching and research experience. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PcUbAWsq9Dc Currently an online educator and freelance writer, blogger, podcaster, who worked for almost two decades in higher education P...
Stay and Relax at Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast in Hot Springs, Arkansas
August 29, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes - 28.7 MBRecorded onsite, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features Bob & Tiffany Bertram, owners and innkeepers of Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast located near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Tiffany’s Bed and Breakfast is a lovely log-cabin style lodging destination that's beautifully situated on 62-acres of woodlands, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains in Bismarck. There are walking trails to explore, an outdoor firepit, gardens, and a full-length front porch that provide...
Kathleen Walls - Travel Writer, Non-Fiction Author and Novelist
August 28, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 22.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Kathleen Walls who talks about her travel writing adventures, novels, and non-fiction books. A former reporter for Union Sentinel in Blairsville, GA, Kathleen is the publisher/writer for American Roads and Global Highways. She currently resides in Middleburg, FL and has lived in Florida most of her life but travels extensively, mainly in the Southeast. Kathleen was born in New Orleans and goes back often to Louisiana. She has lived in Mississippi an...
Ted DeGrazia Exhibits at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun - Fall / Winter 2023
August 27, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.2 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the new Ted DeGrazia exhibits "Scenes from the Revolution," "DeGrazia in Black & White," and "DeGrazia's Beggars." These will be on display from Sept. 1, 2023 - Jan. 24, 2024. DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazi...
Big Weekly Blend - Joey Stuckey Alive Day, Music & More!
August 27, 2023 17:57 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBSay Goodbye to August and Hello to September with this episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast that celebrates the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2023, plus, the 6th Annual Joey Stuckey Alive Day that will be held on Sept. 29 in downtown Macon, Georgia. Featured guests on the podcast include musicians, singers, and songwriters Joey Stuckey, Pam Bedwell, Nick Malloy, and Tom Rule, who will all be performing at Joey Stuckey’...
Glynn Burrows - A Visit to Penmaemawr, Wales
August 26, 2023 23:00 - 42 minutes - 32.3 MBFrom Caernarfon Castle and Conwy Castle to Bangor Pier and the Eastern Point Lighthouse and Puffin Island, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK, who shares his vacation experience in Penmaemawr, Wales. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DkCb6Fulrhc See Glynn's story and photos, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-visit-to-penmaemawr-wales/ Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every four...
Ecologists Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger - Firescaping Your Home
August 25, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show features ecologists Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger, authors of "FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME: A Manual for Readiness in Wildfire Country." A must have for homeowners living in wildfire country, FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME is a hardworking guide to mitigating the risk of wildfire spreading to homes and property through the use of native plants and garden design. In addition to design recommendations and maintenance techniques, the book featu...
Art Along the Historic Jefferson Highway
August 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBFrom Kansas and Missouri to Oklahoma and Louisiana, it's all about art on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show. Hear about folk artist Clementine Hunter and Caroline Dormon in Natchitoches, Louisiana, along with Kansas City and Missouri muralist Thomas Hart Benton and Eric Bransby, and acclaimed destinations like the Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee. FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL - President of theJefferson Highway Association - https://jeffersonhighway.org/ ...
Artificial Intelligence in Business, Agriculture, and the Creative Arts
August 23, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS business and career show features an expert panel discussion focusing on the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and how it is used in various industries such as the music and the arts, communication and customer service, agriculture, tourism, and technology for those who are disabled. FEATURED GUESTS: - Joey Stuckey - Blind guitarist, musician, recording artist and producer. https://www.joeystuckey.com/ - Ward Heinrichs - San...
Debbie Stone - Exploring Lisbon and Sintra in Portugal
August 22, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes - 35.9 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her 4-Day Self-Guided Tour of Lisbon and Sintra, Portugal that was put together through InnTravel. Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal, and as such, is a vibrant, multi-faceted destination with no shortage of places to explore. The entire city of Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is home to a combination of unique historic properties amid stunning natural scener...
Jessica James - Experience Historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
August 21, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 44.1 MBGettysburg is a small town of less than 8,000 residents that attracts more than a million visitors who come to explore the Gettysburg National Military Park. As travel writer Jessica James shares on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, this small farming community became famous as the result of a three-day battle in 1863—but you don’t have to be a student of history to enjoy its rich history and small-town ambiance. Check out Jessica's article that outlin...
Cooking with Ruth - Goat Cheese, Figs and Garlic Bread
August 20, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutes - 12.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who talks about goat cheese, figs, and how to make her delicious recipe "Happy-Herb Goat Cheese Garlic Bread." See her recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/happy-herb-goat-cheese-garlic-bread/ Appearing on Big Blend Radio every third Sunday, Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." Keep up with her here: https:...
Big Weekly Blend - Dogs & Authors, Wood & Waffle Burgers!
August 20, 2023 16:39 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBFrom Dogs & Authors, Manholes & Potholes, Wood & Waffle Burgers, and So Much More… this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Big Weekly Blend" Podcast was recorded from the Pisgah National Forest in Burnsville, North Carolina. Featuring writer and editor Eva Eldridge, this show celebrates the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Aug. 20-27, 2023. THIS WEEK’S MUSIC PLAYLIST * Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/3nhrezv8 * Listen on Spotify: https:/...
Victoria Chick - The Legacy of Artist and Muralist Eric Bransby
August 19, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 33 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the life, art, and legacy of award-winning artist and muralist Eric Bransby. He studied and made murals and taught art at Yale University, Brigham Young University, and University of Missouri-Kansas City. Read Victoria's article about Eric Bransby here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-life-and-legacy-of-artist-eric-bransby/ Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collec...
Michelle Fedosoff and Sucheta Rawal - Lake Destinations Around the World
August 18, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBFrom India and Canada to Guatemala and Maruitius, it's all about Lake Destinations and more on Big Blend Radio's "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Featured Guests: MICHELLE FEDOSOFF is a writer and photographer who has travelled to 13 countries and is always on the look out to find unique and interesting things to do. From counting turtle eggs in Mexico to looking for tigers in India, eating Haggis in Scotland an...
Lea Brovedani - Can You Rebuild Trust?
August 16, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes - 30.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" and Soul Journey Doula who discusses How to Rebuild Trust. As always, Lea's 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence, and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. See the Impact of Trust Infogarphic: https://leabrovedani.com/2019/10/the-impact-of-trust-infographic/ Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organiz...
Travel Advisor Cheryl Ogle - London's Calling!
August 16, 2023 23:00 - 59 minutes - 44.1 MBFrom Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London to Pub Fare and Sticky Toffee Pudding, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show features travel advisor Cheryl Ogle who shares some of her favorite attractions and activities in London. See her blog about London here: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2023/07/29/london-calling/ On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that speci...
17th Annual Natchitoches Car Show in Louisiana's Oldest City
August 15, 2023 23:00 - 25 minutes - 16.5 MBMark your calendar for the 17th Annual Natchitoches Car Show! Held from September 29-30, 2023, over 400 classic cars will line the streets of Downtown Natchitoches, Louisiana, plus there’s a poker run, food, live music, shopping, dancing, and kids’ activities. Giving us the scoop on all the event highlights, plus a glimpse on other fall and holiday festivities, featured guests on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show include: - Arlene Gould - Executive Di...
Todd Cochran - From the Vault: Notes for the Future
August 14, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features pianist, composer, keyboardist, electronic musician, and conceptual artist Todd Cochran. The Automatic Man legend talks about his music and new album “From The Vault: Notes For The Future." “From The Vault” is structured around a sequence of recurring themes and develops as an unfolding tour of references, hints, and clues. This narrative exploration and foray into Cochran’s jazz, classical, and electronic music palettes is available now through Blu...
Big Weekly Blend - Air Waves, Lenses, and Winged Wonders
August 14, 2023 03:02 - 42 minutes - 32.4 MBFrom Air Waves and Lenses to Winged Wonders, this episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast celebrates this month's national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Aug.14-20, 2023. This episode was recorded at Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast near Hot Springs, Arkansas, see: https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/ MUSIC PLAYLIST * Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4m85ckp9 * Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2t5hfwrj SEE THIS WEEK'S RELATED ARTICLES, ...
Chef Jeremy Manley - Get Ready for Apple Season in Julian
August 13, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBTalking All Things Apples, this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features Jeremy Manley, Executive Chef of Jeremy's on the Hill California Style Bistro which is located in Wynola, just a couple of miles from Julian, San Diego's popular mountain destination. Julian is a historic gold rush town that is known for growing apples and peaches, and home to local wineries and breweries, eclectic and boutique shops, parks and outdoor recreation areas. Jeremy's on the Hill i...
Kimberli Munkres - Women’s Travel in Palm Springs, California
August 12, 2023 23:00 - 39 minutes - 30.4 MBFrom a solo rereat or romantic escape, to a girlfriends getaway or family reunion, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on Women's Travel in Palm Springs, California. Featured guest is Kimberli Munkres who represents the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm...
Travel Writer Elaine Masters Visits Historic Ely, Nevada
August 11, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 41.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Elaine Masters who shares her experience in historic Ely, Nevada. This remote road trip destination lies along Highway 50, once claimed was the ‘loneliest road in the world.’ Ely has its charms as a pre-gentrified lodestone of historical color and Western culture. It may be unvarnished but year-round, it is rich in things to do and see. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/x...
Get Ready to Celebrate Fall in New Mexico
August 10, 2023 23:00 - 45 minutes - 61.3 MBFrom the Annual Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque and Burning of Zozobra in Santa Fe, to the Indigenous People’s Celebration and Hatch Chile Harvest Season, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on what to Celebrate this Late Summer and Early Fall Season in New Mexico. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/SM-34XvdyNM Featured guest is Ryan Miller, who along with his wife Jessica, owns and runs The Bobcat Inn in Santa Fe...
Award-winning Author Nancy McCabe - Vaulting Through Time
August 09, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 35.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward - A SPECIAL BOOK LOVERS DAY BROADCAST - features Pushcart winning author Nancy McCabe who discusses her new young adult novel, "Vaulting Through Time." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/iE7fU9-XIO0 VAULTING THROUGH TIME: When sixteen-year-old gymnast Elizabeth Arlington and her ex-best-friend Zach find a time machine in an abandoned house, Elizabeth sets out to find answers to the quest...
Author Kimberly Behre Kenna - Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm
August 09, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 45.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward - A SPECIAL BOOK LOVERS DAY BROADCAST - features middle-grade author Kimberly Behre Kenna, who discusses the second installment of her popular "Brave Girls" collection, “Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm." WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/U-2PHgrxhTA “Jett Jamison” follows a pre-teen as she battles book censorship in her town along with a secret personal trauma. Hailed as “Speak” for ...
Award-Winning Author Lynn Slaughter - Missed Cue
August 09, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 60 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward - a special NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY BROADCAST - features award-winning author Lynn Slaughter who discusses her writing process, and brand new adult mystery novel, "Missed Cue." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9NJi6mb9oGI "Mised Cue" finds Lieutenant Cailtin O’Connor in a theatrical mess when a prima ballerina fails to awaken during the final act of Romeo and Juliet. With multiple su...
Deborah Wakefield - CityPASS Discounted Attraction Tickets in North America
August 08, 2023 23:00 - 45 minutes - 59.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station “Food Wine & Travel Show” with IFWTWA features Deborah Wakefield of CityPASS, who shares how you can save BIG on the top attractions in Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, San Diego & Southern California, San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto. Learn more at https://www.citypass.com/ This Big Blend Radio show is in partnership with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Asso...
Author Mike Guardia - Military Communication Systems
August 07, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who explains the various forms of military communication systems, especially during battles like World War II, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. Along with many other military history books, Mike is the author of the widely acclaimed biography “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,” that chronicles the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose battlefield leadership was popularized...
Shelley Whizin - The Power of Conscious Communication
August 06, 2023 23:00 - 47 minutes - 51.9 MBIn today’s fast-paced world, effective communication has become more important than ever. However, it’s not just about exchanging words; it’s about engaging in conscious communication, and that's what this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show is all about. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PHMAow2DxIU Shelley Whizin shares how conscious communication involves being fully present, aware, and intentional in our interactions with others. Enjoy the ...
Big Weekly Blend - Lions, Lizards & Elephants, Books & Vinyl
August 06, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 49.6 MBFrom Lions, Lizards & Elephants to Books & Vinyl, this episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast celebrates this month's national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Aug. 7-14, 2023. MUSIC PLAYLIST * Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bdfskedr * Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2p9s95vz SEE THIS WEEK'S RELATED ARTICLES, PODCASTS, RECIPES: https://tinyurl.com/yckrftrm Airing every Sunday, this Big Blend Radio show is a companion production ...
Linda Kissam - Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery in Seattle
August 05, 2023 23:00 - 30 minutes - 29 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" who shares her tasting experience at Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery in Seattle. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_eLVjGbVf0Y Located in Seattle’s lively Capitol Hill neighborhood, and the original of the 6 now available to visit, this popular roastery is where guests taste the results of master roasters, mixologists, and baristas all working together to...
Composer Leah Waybright - Dreamed Album
August 04, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes - 46.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Parks & The Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation features Leah Waybright, a life-long Her newest CD, “Dreamed” is out now and features members of Happy The Man, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Steely Dan. In this conversation Leah talks about her music, childhood in Gettysburg, and work in floral design and wildflowers, especially at The Wildflower Island at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining, New York. The common thread that con...
Late Summer Fun in California's Sequoia Country
August 03, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 38.1 MBFrom visiting the iconic Giant Sequoia Trees and Fishing on Kaweah Lake and Lake Success to Viewing the Stars at the Dark Sky Festival or attending the Annual Dinuba Raisin Day Festival, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the end-of-summer summer experiences you can enjoy in the parks, forest, and local communities. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UKAB7Qs15OM Featured Guests: - Denise Alonz...
Peggy Fiandaca - Arizona Wine Lovers Vacation
August 02, 2023 23:00 - 42 minutes - 55.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show focuses on Arizona Wine Vacations, the upcoming Harvest Season, white wines, and wine terminology. Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Their vineyard is in the Chiricahua foothills of southeast Arizona and their tasting room is in Scottsdale. More: https://ldvwinery.com/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4hfughIezdc Check out Peggy's Fr...
End-of-Summer Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina
August 01, 2023 23:00 - 42 minutes - 52.6 MBFrom whitewater rafting, river tubing, and forest ziplining to local baseball games, music festivals, and special events for nature lovers, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on what to experience at the end of summer in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. Featured guests Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville" are the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This 1898 residence is located in a qu...
Blues Rocker Lance Lopez - Trouble is Good
July 31, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes - 55.5 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features blues rocker Lance Lopez who talks about his music career that started in Texas and Louisiana, and his blues-infused hard rockin' new album "Trouble Is Good" that's out now through Cleopatra Records. Featuring a whole host of stellar guest performers including drummer Brian Tichy (Whitesnake, Foreigner), bassist Danny Miranda (Queen, Blue Öyster Cult), and Jack Daley (Lenny Kravitz, Little Steven and the Disciples) as well as keyboardist Peter Keys ...
Donovan Plant and The Leafs - Night Feel Good
July 31, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 51.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Donovan Plant, a former San Francisco private detective who spent nearly two decades chasing leads and tailing cheaters before returning to his musical roots in 2011. Since then, he has released two solo records, and now with the band he formed in 2018, DONOVAN PLANT & THE LEAFS have recently released their new 3-song EP NIGHT FEEL GOOD. Blending rock, country, and pop with lyrics inspired by the city, DONOVAN PLANT & THE LEAFS includes drummer Lliam...
The Music of Renowned Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia
July 30, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 22.7 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, shares the musical legacy of Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia who shared dual passions for art and music. The album "Please Remember Me" features the first recordings of original DeGrazia scores from the 1930s, which are performed by faculty at the Tucson Community Music School, Tucson Jazz Institute, and the artist’s son Domingo DeGrazia. DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic la...
Big Weekly Blend - Music Makers & Artists, Dogs, Donkeys & Clowns!
July 30, 2023 18:16 - 39 minutes - 38.9 MBRecorded from a small hobby farm in the Boston Mountains of Arkansas, this episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast celebrates musicians born in August, as well as this month’s national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings. MUSIC PLAYLIST * Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2tr53x25 * Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yuchm87x FOR RECIPES, PODCASTS & ARTICLES for this week's podcast, see: https://tinyurl.com/3sv7kfwp Airing every Sunday, this Big Bl...
Jazz Guitar Legend and Composer Juan Carlos Quintero
July 29, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features guitar legend Juan Carlos Quintero who discusses his music, management partnership with Amy Worthington of Inner Knot Records, and, upcoming album "Desserts," a delicious follow up to his album "Table for Five." A 30-year veteran, Juan Carlos Quintero has experienced multiple facets in the music industry as a recording artist, label owner, composer/publisher and TV & Film music executive. Producing and composing has been the forefront of a distinguis...
Composer Steve McAllister - I Hope You Are Okay
July 29, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 48.6 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, composer Steve McAllister discusses the music on his new album “I hope you are okay.” Featuring stellar players, the album is made up of ten songs, recorded primarily during COVID with everyone working from home. Says Steve, “It was a fun process: I’d write a song and form, send it to the drummer. It’d come back to me, I’d make a few additions then send it to Mike or Dave. Back it’d come, more tweaks, then on to the next person. Finally, off to the mixer...
Dr. David Scheel - The Mystery of Octopuses
July 28, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 63.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show features David Scheel. PhD, who has been studying octopuses for more than 25 years, specializing in animal behavior. In his book, "MANY THINGS UNDER A ROCK: The Mysteries of Octopuses," Dr. Scheel shares his research, as well as that of other marine biologists, to show us much of what has been learned—and remains to be understood—about these fascinating sea creatures. As he explains, more than 300 different species of octopuses exist...
Historic Lodgings on the Historic Jefferson Highway
July 27, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Show is all about three unique and historic lodging destinations. FEATURED GUESTS: - Roger Bell - Jefferson Highway Association - https://jeffersonhighway.org/ - Arlene Gould - Natchitoches Tourism - https://natchitoches.com/ - Bridget Metoyer - Steel Magnolia House B&B in Natchitoches, Louisiana - http://steelmagnoliahouse.net/ - Martha Turner - Hotel Bentley in Alexandria, Louisiana - https://www.visithotelbentley.com/ - Melli...
Attorney Ward Heinrichs - Legislative Bills Pending in California
July 26, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 49.2 MBThe California legislature is in the process of creating new laws. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs gives an overview of the new Legislative Bills Pending in California. For a list of the bills he talks about, see his article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/legislative-bills-pending-in-california/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/KA-S6xSz6TI Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast a...
Debbie Stone - Adventures in Memphis, Tennessee
July 25, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBMemphis is a city with heart and a whole lot of soul. Take its pulse and register the passion, pride, and resiliency that resonates through the people. This is a town where the roots of history run deep, where music beats through the city’s lifeblood, and where the cultural tapestry is rich with influences from across the globe. And this is a place where visitors receive a warm welcome and good old Southern hospitality. As travel writer Debbie Stone shares on this episode of Big Blend Radio...
An Impromptu Jefferson Highway Roadtrip from Missouri to Minnesota
July 24, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's ROAD TRIP RADIO Show features Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter team who host Big Blend Radio, publish various Big Blend Magazines, and travel full time on their Love Your Parks Tour which includes park road trips and petsitting. Take a listen as they take you on their impromptu road trip following the Jefferson Highway from Kansas City to Faribault, Minnesota. Founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known ...
Big Weekly Blend - Celebrate the End of July 2023!
July 23, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBFrom Cheese, Tequila & Wine to Buffalo Soldiers, Park Rangers, Barbies, Tigers & Mutts, Celebrate the end of July 2023 with Big Blend Radio’s BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast covering the holiday’s, birth anniversaries and pop culture history that spans July 24-30, 2023. For articles and recipes that connect with this week, see: https://tinyurl.com/2jt66by8 Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of our new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Featured guest is Joey Stuckey, an awar...
Glynn Burrows - 10 Must-Do Experiences in Norfolk, England
July 22, 2023 23:00 - 58 minutes - 102 MBFrom Cromer Crab and farm-fresh Ice Cream to historic Sandringham and the beautiful Norfolk Broads, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours, who shares 10 Must-Do Experiences in Norfolk, England. See Glynn's story and photos: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ten-must-do-experiences-in-norfolk-england/ Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcas...
Judi Cohen - Planning an Antarctic Adventure
July 21, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 68.5 MBPlanning an Antarctic Adventure? This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Judi Cohen, who has cruised in Antarctica three times on both small expedition ships and mainstream cruise ships. Hear about her experiences and tips on that to consider before booking your Antarctic adventure. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-guide-to-planning-your-antarctic-adventure/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: h...