Big Blend Radio
1,135 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 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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Big Daily Blend: Civil Rights Activists, Wordsmiths & Musical Magicians
April 04, 2023 12:57 - 38 minutes - 66 MBHAPPY WALK AROUND THINGS DAY....! From National Tell a Lie Day to International Carrot Day, and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, to the birth of Maya Angelou, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings that connect with April 4, 2023. TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST: * YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIYyycC_Z9x9JCDkFN-DMgP * SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1uNJMMJF5bPFwpHdadOUQg?si=398f56ac681447...
Mike Guardia and Steve Schneickert - Celebrities Who Served in the Military
April 03, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBFrom Lee Marvin and Clark Gable, and Ronald Reagan to Julia Child, this episode of Big Blend Radio features military history author Mike Guardia and Hollywood History podcaster Steve Schneickert, who discusses celebrities who served in the military and who went to war. Appearing on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday, Mike Guardia is an award-winning military historian, educator, and author of 25 military history books. His latest books are "Coyote Recon: The Forgotte...
Shelley Whizin - Living a Yummy Delicious Life
April 02, 2023 23:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBAre you living your life to the fullest and experiencing every single moment with joy? Imagine savoring each day like a delicious meal, relishing in its individual flavors until all of us come together for an unforgettable feast. Join us on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show where we explore what it truly means to be happy and discover how we can create our own yummy-delicious life! WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/TRoN4G3C8gw Read She...
Melissa's Specialty Produce Trends for 2023
April 01, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBFrom Chayote and Guava Paste to Pee Wee Medley Potatoes and Miracle Berry Cubes, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on produce and product trends for 2023 with Robert Schueller of Melissa's / World Variety Produce Inc., and travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva." Read Linda's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/hot-trendy-and-new-produce-trends-2023/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Fh0lxaTE7fA Melissa’s specializes in bringing the world’s...
Multi-instrumentalist Matt Dorsey - Let Go Album
March 31, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Matt Dorsey, a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Orange County, CA. Best known as a founding member of Sound of Contact he has also played with Beth Hart, Dave Kerzner, In Continuum, and most recently with the all-star progressive rock cover band ProgJect. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/z88AwVF8l_M Hear about Matt's new progressive rock album "Let Go." On it. Matt sings and plays guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion and...
Brett Boyd & Raj Ramayya - The Beautiful Losers
March 30, 2023 23:00 - 38 minutes - 87.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features internationally esteemed professional songwriters Indo-Canadian Raj Ramayya and San Francisco native Brett Boyd, who discuss their latest album "San Francisco." Known as THE BEAUTIFUL LOSERS, their music is described as “Indian-influenced electro-acoustic alternative rock." Though they draw influence from a wide range of iconic rock artists, it’s their diverse and innovative musical style and their unforgettable songs with poignant lyrics that define ...
Blues-Rocker Clay Melton
March 29, 2023 23:00 - 31 minutes - 71 MBBlues-rock prodigies are a special breed... This episode of Big Blend Radio features Louisiana-born and Texas-based blues-rocker Clay Melton. His powerfully raspy voice and wicked guitar licks leave no doubt he’s grown up in the school of barroom blues-rock. Enjoy the conversation and the two new singles from his forthcoming new album "Alive on a Wire" (released February 24, 2023), and the second new single, "Runner" which will be released on April 14, 2023. More: https://www.claymelton.com...
Debbie Stone - Exploring the Many Charms of McMinnville, Oregon
March 28, 2023 23:00 - 13 minutes - 31.1 MBNestled in the heart of Oregon’s wine country, just forty miles from Portland, is the city of McMinnville. From art and wine, to aviation and space history, outdoor recreation, dining, and lodging at McMenamins Hotel Oregon, this episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her experience in this Willamette Valley destination. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mcminnvilles-charms-are-many/ Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4t...
Riki Rachtman - One Foot in the Gutter Tour
March 27, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Riki Rachtman, former host of the MTV Heavy Metal show "Headbangers Ball", and creator of the iconic Cathouse nightclub in Hollywood. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/G4SYzlBbz4g For decades Riki has been the face of hard rock and heavy metal having worked with some of the biggest names in rock 'n roll, and he's sharing some of those wild stories on his "One Foot In The Gutter" one man show in America and in Australia. "One Foot in the Gutter" is...
Musician Joey Stuckey - Accessible Audio Technology for the Blind
March 26, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, Joey Stuckey talks about accessible audio technology for the blind. Joey is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, radio and television personality, music columnist, educator, and sound engineer. He's also the official music ambassador for Macon, Georgia, the “Southern Rock Capital of the World.” More at: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ Joey joins us as special guest cohost every 4th Sunday on Big Blend Radio's new Big Dail...
Glynn Burrows - Walking England's Coastal Paths
March 25, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBFrom the a beautiful sandy beach in Norfolk to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours, who talks about the various experiences you can have walking England's spectacular coastal paths. Read his article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walking-englands-varied-coastline/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gIw-xpby4b4 Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. Follow his podcas...
Ivan Levin - 13th Annual Kids to Parks Day 2023
March 24, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the organization's 13th Annual Kids To Parks Day, held across the country on May 20, 2023. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/s8HhNOax8k8 Always hosted on the third Saturday of May, Kids to Parks Day encourages kids and families to get outside and create their own adventure at thousands of local park events and programs. National ...
Women's History on the Jefferson Highway
March 23, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on women's history. FEATURED GUESTS - ROGER BELL - Historian and President of the Jefferson Highway Association shares the story of Ada Kimbell from Shreveport, Louisiana. - JONITA MULLINS - Historian, speaker, and author of "The Jefferson Highway in Oklahoma," talks about Alice Robertson from Muskogee, Oklahoma. More: https://jonitamullins.weebly.com/ - PAT SCHULTZ - Educator and author of "Amazing Women of Early Mas...
Attorney Ward Heinrichs - Employment Law Changes for Gig Drivers
March 22, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs goes over California's new laws regarding gig drivers and courier companies, plus, explains some more "legalese" legal terms. See his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/gig-drivers-are-exempt-from-ab5-and-are-independent-contractors/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8c-v0osdHtA Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: http...
Arlene Gould - Celebrate Spring in Natchitoches, Louisiana
March 21, 2023 23:00 - 39 minutes - 91.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show focus on what to experience this Spring in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. Hear about outdoor activities like hiking in Kisatchie National Forest and kayaking Cane River or competing in fishing tournaments, and seasonal events like the Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival, Sale on the Trail, and the Annual Jazz & R&B Festival. Featured guest is Arlene Gould, Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitor...
Benjamin J. Berthelot - Visit Lafayette, Louisiana This Spring and Summer
March 20, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBLafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area known as the Happiest City in America. From birdwatching and outdoor adventures to festivals, music, and foodie fun, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Benjamin J. Berthelot, President & CEO of Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission, who shares what to experience in Lafayette this spring and summer 2023. More: https://www.lafayettetravel.com/ WATCH THIS PODC...
Cooking with Ruth - Chicken & Avocado Salad
March 19, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who shares how to make her Chicken & Avocado Salad, and easy, colorful, and healthy dish that's perfect for spring and summer. See her recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chicken-and-avocado-salad/ 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: ...
Artist Victoria Chick - The Origins of Celtic Art
March 18, 2023 23:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBThe roots of Celtic Art are very old yet can still be seen to influence the arts of calligraphy and jewelry today. The motifs and decorative patterns related to what we call Celtic Art can be found in a wide geographic area from the New Grange tomb in Ireland dating from 3300 B.C. (pre-dating the Great Pyramids of Egypt) to the Scythian art found as far east as Siberia dating from the 7th century B.C., and in nearly every European country in between. Exceptions are those countries along the ...
Ireland Travel Panel Discussion - MaryRose Denton, Kathleen Messmer, Ed and Jennifer Coleman
March 17, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBIt's all about Traveling in Ireland on Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday Vacation Station "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From wild outdoor adventures to looking for fairies and touring historic sites, hear IFWTWA travel writers share their adventures in Ireland and beyond, as well as tips on planning your visit to the "Emeraldn Isle." They also discuss their writing, photography and travel backgrounds, along with thei...
Lea Brovedani - How Does Competence Boost Trust?
March 16, 2023 23:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" and Soul Journey Doula who discusses the connection between competence and trust. Hear about how competence effects leadership, teamwork, career development, and more. As always, Lea's 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence, and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oKDmHbGgSRs Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust wh...
Cheryl Ogle - Different Ways to Tour and Explore Ireland
March 15, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBFrom escorted coach tours to road tripping, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show features Cheryl Ogle who shares some of the different ways you can tour and Ireland. Check out Cheryl's blog outlining three main ways to explore the Emerald Isle: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2023/03/13/everyone-is-irish-on-st-patricks-day/ WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/wZ0ta8xwELE On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world travele...
Dave DeGolyer - Explore Steuben County in the Finger Lakes Region of New York
March 14, 2023 23:00 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dave DeGolyer from Explore Steuben, who shares what to experience in Corning and Steuben County, up in the Finger Lakes region of New York State Between the extraordinary landscape and outdoor adventures, the charming small towns, the variety and affordability of activities, the accessibility of the region, the first-rate culinary options and award-winning wineries, world-renowned art, and the laid...
Garnet Grimm and Pat DeSalvo - Savoy Brown Band
March 13, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 92.5 MBLegendary British blues-rock band Savoy Brown have released a new album "Blues All Around" on Quarto Valley Records after the passing of acclaimed founder, Kim Simmonds. The album showcases Kim's most-inspired guitar work and expressive vocals, since his illness during the recording sessions lead him to play a great deal more slide guitar than on previous albums. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Savoy Brown drummer Garnet Grimm and bass player Pat DeSalvo talk about their friendship and ...
Ted DeGrazia Exhibits Display at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson
March 12, 2023 23:00 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun talks about the life and art career of famed Southwest artist Ted DeGrazia, as well as the current exhibits on display until Aug. 30, 2023 including: - “DeGrazia Underground: Miners and Prospectors of the Old West” - “On the Trail with Ted DeGrazia” - “Abstract Paintings of Ted DeGrazia” - “The Way of the Cross” DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the ...
Work, Stay, and Play in Sunny Palm Springs, California
March 12, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBAttending a Conference or Business Retreat in Palm Springs? Or maybe you're looking for a sunny and relaxing destination to work remotely? It's all about Mixing Business with Pleasure in Sunny Palm Springs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show with the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels (PSPH), a consortium an association of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https:...
Julie Diebolt Price - Destination Door County, Wisconsin
March 11, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBFamous for picturesque coastal towns, 300 miles of shoreline, and ten waterfront towns, Door County, Wisconsin, is much more than having “something for everyone.” From State Parks and Trolley Tours to Goats on Rooftops and Belgian Chapels, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features photographer and journalist Julie Diebolt Price who shares her adventures in Door County. See her photos and story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/...
Debbra Dunning Brouillette - Visit Alaska on a Holland America Cruise
March 10, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and photographer Debbra Dunning Brouillette shares her Alaska cruising adventures with Holland America. She visited Glacier Bay, as well as three ports — Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. See her story and photos here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/visit-alaska-on-a-holland-america-inside-passage-cruise/ WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bGrg9_5Lc_s...
Two Spring Bed & Breakfast Destinations in New Mexico
March 10, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBFrom Albuquerque to Silver City, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on two New Mexico B&B destinations that have two unique spring experiences. Featured Bed & Breakfasts: - Kathy Hiatt - Bottger Mansion of Old Town in Albuquerque. See: https://bottger.com/ - Becky O’Connor - Casitas de Gila Guesthouses in Gila, near Silver City. See: https://www.casitasdegila.com/ WATCH THSI PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/d-MpYYSjXV...
Gary Born - Author of the Spy Thriller "The File"
March 09, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 89.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Gary Born, author of "The File," a nail-biting thriller centered on international espionage. Leaning into his experience as a preeminent international lawyer, Born weaves an exciting tale that spans Africa, the Middle East and Europe in a relentless pursuit of WWII Nazi intel that will enthrall the reader from the first page. WATCH THE PODCAST HERE: https://youtu.be/EklAqK9gcXU "The File" ...
Spring Fling in Asheville, North Carolina
March 08, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBFrom wildflowers and waterfalls, to festivals and events, the Biltmore Mansion and the Blue Ridge Parkway, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on Spring Adventures in 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 quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to downtown ...
Mike Guardia - The History of Irish Americans
March 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBFrom the potato famine to a hard start as immigrants in America, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features Mike Guardia who discusses the history of Irish Americans. Appearing on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday, Mike Guardia is an award-winning military historian, educator, and author of 25 military history books. His latest books are "Coyote Recon: The Forgotten Wars of Colonel Jay D. Vanderpool," and “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from ...
Shelley Whizin - Spring Cleaning for the Soul
March 06, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBIt’s springtime and you know what that means. Making way for new growth. To do that, we must take away some of those overgrown weeds that hinder our growth from our internal gardens. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley," show, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin shares three ways to clean out the weeds and debris that can take space in one's soul garden. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spring-cleaning-for-the-soul/ WATCH T...
Linda Kissam - The Wine Collective in Arizona
March 05, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBInstead of just offering one winery’s line of wine, the Wine Collective features a large variety of all Arizona wines. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" shares her wine tasting experience at the Wine Collective in Scottsdale, Arizona. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/arizona-finds-the-wine-collective/ WATCH THSI PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/x56uov-x3Qk Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every 1...
Comedian Ben Miller in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
March 04, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features scientist turned comedian Ben Miller who discusses his career and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Learn more about Ben at https://www.benmillercomedy.com/ Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation and their unique artist residenty programs at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Spring Outdoor Adventures in California's Sequoia Country
March 03, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBPlanning a trip to see those magnificent Giant Sequoia Trees? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on spring outdoor adventures in California's Sequoia Country. Featured Guests: - Sinitia Kawasaki-Lee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest & Giant Sequoia National Monument. Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia WATCH THIS PODC...
Wine Time with Peggy - Spring Wines and Pairings
March 02, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBIt's all about Spring Wines and Pairings on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Hear about spring wine pairings, LDV Winery's new releases and vineyard happenings, and what the term "budbreak" is all about. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-VzmVX1ajBs See Peggy's Spring Wine Tips here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spri...
Travel Writer Debbie Stone Explores Long Beach Peninsula
March 01, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBFrom historic lighthouses and rugged beaches to charming coastal villages, fresh local seafood, and comfy harbor lodgings, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures on Long Beach Peninsula in Washington State. Read her story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/lots-to-love-about-washingtons-long-beach-peninsula/ Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every third Tuesday. Hosted ...
Catching Up with Suzy and Simon - Starlite and Campbell Band
February 28, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features "Starlite & Campbell," the husband/wife music duo Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell. Suzy is a songwriter, visual artist, and multi-instrumentalist. Simon is an artist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and music producer. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/az8DEtkgyNs Hear about their recent tour and current projects including their new multimedia project 'Starlite.One' and podcast "The Supertone" and so much more. Keep up ...
Ruth Milstein - Hamantaschen for Purim
February 27, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" Show features Ruth Milstein, author of the award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine," who discusses the recipe and story about Hamantaschen, a scrumptious cookie usually eaten on the Jewish holiday Purim. See her recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/hamantaschen-for-purim/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Glynn Burrows - Exploring the Great Outdoors of England
February 26, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 39.9 MBFrom birdwatching in the countryside to walking the forest and coastline, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in England, who talks about what to experience in the England's outdoor areas. Read his article that shares a sample of what your "great outdoors itinerary" could be: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/exploring-the-great-outdoors-of-england/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/S6TdZp_3YS4 Glynn appears on Big Blend Radi...
Jesse Gilbert - Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center
February 25, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 53.7 MBThis episode fo Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features Jesse Gilbert who is the senior biologist, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Texas State Aquarium Association. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/QHyJ3Xyi8FY On March 2, 2023, the Texas State Aquarium will also open a new Wildlife Rescue Center. The goal is to use what the aquarium has learned about marine mammals to save wild animals in danger (many times of extinction). Once they bring affected ...
Experence the History of George Washington Carver
February 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the life and history of George Washington Carver, the acclaimed botanist, scientist, educator, and inventor who changed the world of agriculture in the south. From Missouri to Iowa, Texas, and beyond, his legacy is part of the Jefferson Highway. A key place to experience his story is at the George Washington Carver National Monument, the first unit of the National Park Service dedicated to an African American Featured Gue...
Employment Attorney Ward Heinrichs Outlines Protected Classes
February 23, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBFederal and California law protects certain classes of employees from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and adverse employment actions. Generally, the law in California protects more classes of employees. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs outlines the various Federal and California protected classes. See his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/protected-classes-how-many-are-out-there/ WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: http...
Arlene Gould and Jennae Biddiscombe - Black History in Natchitoches
February 22, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show celebrates the rich black history and African American culture in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. Hear about the legacy of famous primitive folk artist Clementine Hunter, Baptist minister Alfred Raford Blunt, businesswoman Marie Thérèse Coincoin, entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr. Ben D. Johnson, and many more. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/AqoGrxTiGqc FEATURED GUESTS - Arlene Gould, E...
Guitarist Brian Tarquin - Brothers in Arms
February 21, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 37.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features multi-Emmy award-winning guitarist/composer Brian Tarquin who discusses his new Heavy Friends album "Brothers in Arms" featuring such iconic guitarists as Joe Satriani, Vinnie Moore (UFO), Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (Guns N’ Roses), Alex De Rosso (Dokken), Travis Stever (Coheed & Cambria), Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint), Johannes Weik (Son of a Bach), Gerald Gradwohl (Tangerine Dream), Chris Haskett (Henry Rollins Band). WATCH THIS INTERVIEW WITH FULL SOUND...
Brandon Kramer and Louis L. Reed - The First Step Documentary Film
February 20, 2023 00:15 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features director/filmmaker Brandon Kramer and Louis L. Reed, Sr. Director of Membership and Partnerships for the REFORM Alliance, who discuss the documentary film THE FIRST STEP. "The First Step" is an independent production of Meridian Hill Pictures that focuses on how in a divided America, Van Jones controversially works across party lines on landmark criminal justice reform and a more humane response to America's addiction crisis. Attempting to be a bridg...
Artist Victoria Chick - Presidential Portraits
February 19, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 51.5 MBAll presidents have been officially recorded for history in portraits that range in style from traditional Realism to Expressionism to Caricature, or that besides official portraits there are informal ones. Portrait artists have used mediums as diverse as oil paint to clay, to photographic means, including digital manipulation and inkjet printing. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show, artist Victoria Chick talks about the history behind various Presidential Portrait...
World Travel Panel Discussion - Diane Covington-Carter, Norm Bour, Sharon K. Kurtz
February 18, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBFrom Egypt and Jordan to Israel and Albania, France and Switzerland, it's all about World Travel on this second episode of Big Blend Radio's new 3rd Friday Vacation Station "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Hear guest travel writers share their writing and travel backgrounds, travel and travel writer tips, along with their latest and upcoming adventures. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6DMEuXirdkA FEATURED GUES...
Lea Brovedani - Trust and Commitment
February 17, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses Love, Trust, and Commitment. As always, her 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/VdbBcRuXBY4 Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – ...
Cheryl Ogle - Honeymoon Travel Planning Tips
February 16, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBFrom booking an all-inclusive resort or cruise to going on a road trip adventure, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show features Cheryl Ogle who shares travel tips on how to plan a memorable honeymoon. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DfIU6VECq7g On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river ...