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Big Blend Radio

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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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Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist Aaron Rothko - Joymaker

November 04, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation features Aaron Rothko, a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Hear about his music, his move from New York City to New Orleans, and his newly released album of introspective songs titled “Joymaker." "Joymaker" is Rothko’s second full-length album, his first being ‘Man In The Tall Grass’ (2021), as well as a six song EP titled ‘Except/I Love You’ (2020). Songs featured on the show include...

Winter and Holiday Fun in California’s Sequoia Country

November 03, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MB

From snow shoeing and cross country skiing to holiday shopping, festivals, and seasonal events, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on what to experience in California's Sequoia Country during the winter and holiday season.Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include:- Donnette Silva Carter - Tulare Chamber of Commerce- Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia- Heathe Jones - Dinuba Chamber of CommerceLocated in Central California, Tulare Count...

Wine Time with Peggy - Thanksgiving Wine Pairings and Holiday Parties

November 02, 2022 23:00 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MB

It's Thanksgiving Dinner and Winter Holiday Party Planning Time and that's what this episode of Big Blend Radio is all about. Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show features Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Along with her Thanksgiving wine pairing suggestions and Holiday Party Planning Tips, hear about the end of harvest at the winery and what the wine term "acidity" is all about. Check out Peggy's Than...

Adventures in Asheville - Music and The Performing Arts

November 02, 2022 11:41 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

This third episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show aired live on Nov. 1, 2022, focusing on the Music & Performing Arts Scene of Asheville, North Carolina Featured Guests:- Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast- Katie Jones – The Magnetic Theatre - Stephanie Hickling Beckman - Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective - John Baldwin – Actor & Director - Elizabeth “Liz” Teague – Singer/Songwriter   - Dennis Berndt – Chalwa Reggae Band ...

Jeff Sherry - The Corpse Story of Mad Anthony Wayne

October 30, 2022 15:31 - 3 minutes - 4.66 MB

Recorded onsite at the Hagen History Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Jeff Sherry, Museum Educator, who shares the Corpse Story of Revolutionary War General Wayne Anthony, known as "Mad Anthony Wayne." More about the Hagen History Center at https://www.eriehistory.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rita Sever - Leading for Justice

October 29, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

Supervision is a critical function of leadership that is often overlooked, and yet the quality of supervision is often what makes or breaks a leader—and an organization. This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Show features Rita Sever who discusses her latest book, “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.” Rita is a certified professional coach who works with social justice organizations. Her first book is “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Yo...

Professor and Author Peter S. Alagona - The Accidental Ecosystem

October 28, 2022 23:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB

Peter S. Alagona is a professor of environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He’s the author of numerous articles as well as the book “After the Grizzly: Endangered Species and the Politics of Place in California.” On this episode of Big Blend Radio he discusses his latest book, "THE ACCIDENTAL ECOSYSTEM: People and Wildlife in American Cities," that explores the natural history of cities and chronicles how our relationship with wildlife, which has typically been d...

Haunted Hotels on the Historic Jefferson Highway

October 27, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Thursday "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on Ghost Stories & Haunted Hotels on the Jefferson Highway. Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at: https://jeffersonhighway.org/ Featured Guests:- Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Associ...

Attorney Ward Heinrichs - California’s Warehouse Quota Law

October 26, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs explains California's Warehouse Quota Law, Labor Code §2100, aka AB701. The purpose of that law is to make sure that burdensome quotas do not infringe on the meal period, rest period, bathroom break, and other workplace rights of warehouse employees. Read Ward's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-restricts-warehouse-quotas/ Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. ...

Debbie Stone - Walking Hadrian’s Wall Path

October 25, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutes - 30.7 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her walking adventure along part of Hadrian's Wall Path with Celtic Trails. Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail is an 84-mile-long route that was voted the nation’s favorite trek. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the trail opened in 2003 in the border area between England and Scotland. It follows the course of northern Europe’s largest surviving Roman monument, a 2nd-century fortificati...

New Age Music Legend David Young - Love Wins Album

October 24, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" Show features New Age Music Legend David Young who talks about his new album "Love Wins" that features Prog Luminaries Tony Levin & Jerry Marotta.The past couple of years have been intense and unlike any other in most of our lifetimes! For David Young, those years have been a time of inspiration and enlightenment, which is evident upon first listen to his new album, “Love Wins.” The album was recorded and produced at Dreamland Recording Studios...

Glynn Burrows - Ghost Stories of England

October 22, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MB

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Glynn Burrows, family historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, shares some fascinating ghost stories that range from headless horses and horrible hounds to the execution of Anne Boleyn! Check out his article with the stories here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/headless-horses-and-horrible-hounds/ Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. More at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Chief Kim Zagaris - Western Fire Chiefs Association Fire Map

October 21, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MB

Award-winning Chief Kim Zagaris, Wildfire Policy and Technology Director for the Western Fire Chiefs Association, talks about Phase 2 of their interactive Fire Map that now includes 3D map views, reporting of active fire-fighting aircraft in real-time, and Fire Integrated Real-Time Intelligence System (FIRIS) specific to the state of California. These new introductions provide an even higher level of detail to keep lives, land, and property safe. See the map here: https://wfca.com/fire-map ...

Lea Brovedani - Do You Trust Your Scuba Diving Guide?

October 20, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who talks about her recent scuba diving adventure with divemaster Spiros Papakastrisios, owner of Blue Adventures Diving in Chania, Crete, and the trust connection between divers and their diving guides. As always, her 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. Read her "Diving & Trust" article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/diving-a...

Award-Winning Author Ryan Jacobson of Lake 7 Creative

October 10, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Ryan Jacobson who has written and published over 60 books! Who says a book can only have one ending? Authors Deb Mercier and Ryan Jacobson, of Lake 7 Creative, are flipping the Choose Your Path concept on its head, challenging readers to “survive” new interactive middle grade novels that will entice even the most reluctant of readers. With the relaunch of their "Can You Survive?" series and the debut of the "Detective: You" series...

MUTTS: A Celebration of Mystery Mixed Breeds

September 30, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

This Big Blend Radio show features award-winning photographer Olivia Grey Pritchard, who discusses her beautiful and heartwarming new coffee table book, "MUTTS: A Celebration of Mystery Mixed Breeds." Whether you currently have a mutt, grew up with one, or you’re a pet-free animal lover, MUTTS is a must have! This stellar book features more than 100 gorgeous pups from all different origins and breeds. Each photo is accompanied by the pooch’s name, best guess of breed mix, and lists unique tr...

Glynn Burrows - God Save The King

September 24, 2022 22:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Glynn Burrows, family historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, reflects on the legacy and passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth III, and the new Royal leadership of King Charles II. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/god-save-the-king/ Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. More at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/

Fall Equinox Celebration with Ed Roman and East SM

September 23, 2022 11:02 - 1 hour - 34.1 MB

This special Big Blend Radio live broadcast celebrates the 2022 Autumnal Equinox with singer-songwriter Ed Roman and author East SM. (This show aired live on Sept. 22, 2022 via generator!) Award-winning singer/songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist Ed Roman’s uniquely crafted songs blur the lines between pop, rock, folk, and country music genres. The animated music video for the Top 20 iTunes charting song, “Red Omen” has been shown at numerous film festivals around the globe, earni...

Walking Destinations on the Historic Jefferson Highway

September 22, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at: https://jeffersonhighway.org/ This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Thursday "Jefferson Highway" Show features Tom Alyea, author of the "Wandering Walks of Wonder" books, and Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. An...

Author Michelle Dumont - An Alphabet Tail

September 12, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, New Orleans based children's book author Michelle Dumont chats about her new "Phoebe Cakes and Friends" book, "An Alphabet Tail" that releases on September 13th, 2022 through Susan Schadt Press and features illustrations by Jennifer Taylor. Come along with Phoebe and all of her tail-wagging four-legged friends and learn your ABCs one giggle at a time. This board book is especially designed and crafted to stimulate and entertain little learners as they begi...

Linda Ballou - Colorado Majestic Mountain Book Tour

August 29, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer and author Linda Ballou discusses her fall Colorado Majestic Mountain Tour of book events connected with her latest novel "Embrace of the Wild: Inspired by Equestrian Explorer Isabella Bird." It shares the story of raw courage and fierce strength of a plucky English woman’s un-flinching desire to be free. More: http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/  

Attorney Ward Heinrichs - Understanding Legalese, Part 2

August 24, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MB

From appeal to objection, and hearsay to perjury, on this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs gives an overview of legal terms that relate to court cases. Hear Part One in this "Understanding Legalese" Series here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/understanding-legalese-part-1/ Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/

El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail - Louisiana and Texas

July 19, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show focuses on the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. Featured guests are Arlene Gould and Kelli West of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau that promotes tourism to Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana, and Tasha Byrd, owner of Tasha's Country Kitchen in St Augustine, Texas. Established in 2004 as a National Historic Trail, the El Camino Real de Los Tejas was a “royal road” that spanned approxi...

HH Leonards and Dr LaDonna Boyd - Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus

June 19, 2022 23:00 - 47 minutes - 13.5 MB

In honor of Juneteenth, this episode of Big Blend Radio features H.H. Leonards, author of "Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership," and Dr. LaDonna Boyd, CEO/Publisher of R.H. Boyd. H.H. Leonards is founder and chair of the O Street Museum Foundation in Washington, D.C., and the Mansion on O Street, where Mrs. Rosa Parks called her home-away-from-home for the last decade of her life. Published by R.H. Boyd, the book "Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus" is a collection of inspiring m...

How Different is the English Language Between England and North America?

May 28, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

From England and North America to South Africa, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on how different the English language is spoken and written around the world. Featured guests are Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in England, and Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect." Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/two-countries-divided-by-the-same-language/ Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. More at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Lea appears on Big...

Winnipeg to New Orleans - Historic Highlights on the Jefferson Highway

May 26, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

From outlaws like Bonnie & Clyde and Belle Starr, to historic routes and trails like the Pony Express, Butterfield Overland Stage Route, and Santa Fe Trail, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on some of the historic highlights and happenings on the historic Jefferson Highway. Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada ...

Linda Kissam and Zoey Shircel - Arizona Fresh Foodie Trail

May 07, 2022 14:10 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

Focusing on Arizona's Fresh Foodie Trail, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Zoey Shircel of Visit Mesa and travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Travel Diva." Made up of the towns of Gilbert, Mesa, Florence, and Queen Creek, The Fresh Foodie Trail is an Arizona touch-feel-smell culinary education featuring innumerable mouthwatering treats in a 10-stop tour. It's a culinary-themed road trip that takes visitors along freeways and back streets to experience the region's countryside c...

Military Service, Family Life, and Giving Back

May 03, 2022 02:00 - 2 hours - 55.4 MB

Focusing on Military Life, Memorial Day, and special opportunities to Serve Veterans & Deployed Soldiers, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show aired live on May 2, 2022, from Eugene, Oregon, and features guest co-host Mike Guardia, an award-winning military historian and author who has just released his 22nd book, “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II.” ON THIS EPISODE - Retired Navy Commander & Veteran Pilot J. Doug Whitney, and his wife N...

Author Deanne Burch - Journey Through Fire and Ice

May 01, 2022 23:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio features photographer Deanne Burch, who talks about her life in Alaska, where she lived about the Arctic circle with her husband Tiger. It’s all documented in her memoir “Journey Through Fire and Ice: Shattered Dreams Above the Arctic Circle.” At the tender age of 23, a naïve but very much in love Deanne Burch did what all good wives were expected to do in the 1960s: she put the needs of her husband first. She accompanied Tiger to a remote, Inuit (Inupiaq) ...

Debbie Stone - Laid Back Luxury and Natural Beauty in Ponte Vedra, Florida

April 26, 2022 23:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her adventures in Ponte Vedra, in northeast Florida. Situated between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, this coastal jewel has much to offer visitors, from miles of unobstructed beaches and pristine habitat areas to legendary golf, upscale dining, relaxing spa experiences, and recreation and upscale accommodations. And let’s not forget the warm, sunny climate. Read Debbie's story and see her photos here: https://blendrad...

Glynn Burrows - How Much Difference Can One Person Make?

April 23, 2022 23:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

What Difference Can One Person Make? That is a question heard all over the globe. Supporting your local independent businesses doesn’t immediately spring to mind, as a way to save the planet, but if we all made a few changes to our shopping habits and thought a little more about who we used to provide services for our homes and businesses, it could actually make a massive difference. On This episode of Big Blend Radio, Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in England shares how supporting sm...

Equestrian Success Insider Conversation with Christy Wood

April 16, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio goes behind the scenes of the equestrian world with Christy Wood, a World Champion horse trainer, carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations, and author of “Your Best Horse Show: A Guide for Managers and Exhibitors” and “Ranger: The Little Horse with a Big Heart.” Christy is also the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California, where she offers riding instruction and trail rides in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada’s. Read her a...

Pacific Crest Trail - Campo to Kennedy Meadows, California

April 09, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

This second episode of Big Blend Radio's "Walks Far Man" series with author Jim Ostdick gives an overview of his latest book, “Walks Far Man: In Step with History on the Pacific Crest Trail” and focuses on the cultural history of the Pacific Crest Trail from Campo to Kennedy Meadows, California. A long-distance hiker and cyclist, Jim is also the author of “Palomino and the Dream Machine: A Retired Dude's Bicycle Tour Around the Lower Forty-Eight United States,” and “Palomino Nation: My 2016...

Author Julian Mann - Madam Vice President

April 06, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Julian Mann, author of "Madam Vice President." Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Julian Mann is a lifelong student of constitutional law. As an academic, lawyer, and judge he marvels at the wisdom locked within the United States Constitution. "Madam Vice President" was written in response to a deep concern arising out of the twenty fifth amendment and the office of acting president. Although Mann has written a number of articles for scholarly publicat...

Author Ariane Torres - We Are The Kings

March 27, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Ariane Torres, who discusses her new novel, "We Are The Kings." The strength and resilience of women shines in this author's debut novel. With themes of feminism, domestic space, and women's invisibility, this story delivers headstrong, driven characters that carry readers through the bonds between women. It shows how women rely on each other through trauma, grief, joy, and the journey to find themselves from childhood to adulthood. More: https:...

Lea Brovedani - Kipling, Bridges, and a Promise

March 17, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses Bridges and Trust. Read Lea's article "Kipling, Bridges, and a Promise" here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/kipling-bridges-and-a-promise/ 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 – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lesson...

Travel Writer and Author Norm Bour - COVID Stories

March 12, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MB

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel Show," travel writer and author Norm Bour discusses his new book “COVID Stories: Positive Lessons that Started Very, Very Badly…” The book profiles 19 writers (The COVID19 Collective) from across the country and around the world, as they share how the pandemic actually helped them. More: https://asknormb.wixsite.com/covidstories Special thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://w...

Author Kristine Ochu - Campfire Confessions

March 11, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Kristine Ochu, author of "Campfire Confessions" (Booksfluent). The story focuses three childhood best friends - Annie, Sondra, and Jo – who reunite for on an adventure that is equal parts hilarious, dangerous, and enlightening. Of course, when best friends get together….those deep secrets find a way of coming out... More at: https://www.kristineochu.com/

Big Blend Radio - A Champagne Sunday Toast to Women

March 07, 2022 00:30 - 2 hours - 55.1 MB

Airing live from Anacortes, Washington, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, this Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Anniversary Show is in honor of International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month (March). Featured Guests: Glynn Burrows – Norfolk Tours in England; Mike Guardia – Military History Author; Lea Brovedani “The Trust Architect”; Travel Writer & Author Linda Ballou; Lance Laber – DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun; Shelley Whizin - Soul Diving Institute; ...

Singer-Songwriter Tracey Coryell

February 28, 2022 14:33 - 1 hour - 37.9 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sunday show aired live from Anacortes, Washington, and features singer/songwriter Tracey Coryell, wife of late guitar legend Larry Coryell, who has just released her new dance-rock single SWORDS!  Songwriting is the creative outlet for Tracey Coryell’s expression of the divine and her personal therapeutic journey both inspired by celebrating the peaks and valleys of the human experience with an ever tethered Soul to Spirit...  The thirty year care...

Artist Victoria Chick - The History of Agriculture in Art

February 20, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show, contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick discusses the history of agriculture being portrayed in various art forms. See her story: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/agriculture-as-an-art-subject/ A long-time contributor to Big Blend Magazines and guest expert on Big Blend Radio, you can catch new episodes with Victoria every third Saturday. Image: Très riches heures du Duc de Berry - Limbourg Brothers

Steve Piacente - How Travel Can Change Your Perspective

January 30, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, life coach and author Steve Piacente discusses how travel can change your view, and change your perspective. Check out his photo essay showcasing his travels through Israel and also sharing six reasons to pack a bag and hit the road: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/change-your-view-change-your-perspective/ Steve Piacente is the owner of Next Phase Life Coaching in Rockville, MD, and the author of “Your New Fighting Stance: Good Enough Isn’t, and You Kn...

Debbie Stone - Exploring Portland in Coastal Maine

January 26, 2022 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her coastal and culinary adventures in Portland, Maine. Portland is definitely nirvana for seafood aficionados. But this small city is much more than that. It’s a veritable foodie haven and a craft beer mecca. It has become the East coast’s must-visit foodie city, boasting a highly touted farm-to-fork philosophy and practice. Read her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/soak-up-the-coastal-maine-vibe-in-portland...

Big Blend Radio Champagne Sunday Anniversary Party - Part 4

January 24, 2022 14:55 - 1 hour - 32.6 MB

Get on the Big Blend Radio Party Bus for another Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Party that aired live from Peachtree City, Georgia, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith. This show is part of a special live broadcast series celebrating the 25-year anniversary of Big Blend Magazines, plus, 15 years of Big Blend Radio, and 10 years of Nancy & Lisa’s Love Your Parks Tour. Featured Guests: - Folk singer Taylor Joiner - South African singer-songwriter James Saunders - Author...

Big Blend Radio Champagne Sunday Anniversary Party - Part 3

January 17, 2022 12:14 - 2 hours - 56.1 MB

Get on the Big Blend Radio Party Bus for another Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Party airing live from Peachtree City, Georgia, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith. This show is part of a special live broadcast series celebrating the 25-year anniversary of Big Blend Magazines, plus, 15 years of Big Blend Radio, and 10 years of Nancy & Lisa’s Love Your Parks Tour. Big Blend expert guests: - Vocalist and songwriter Josh Pfeiffer - Pop rock singer-songwriter Nicki Kris -...

Milton Howery - Music Adventures and More in Memphis

January 12, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Milton Howery of Memphis Tourism. Home of The Blues, Soul and Rock'n Roll, hear how Memphis is the ultimate destination for music lovers with famous sites like the Beale Street Historic District, Blues Music Hall of Fame, Graceland, Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Sun Studio, and the W.C. Handy Home and Museum. Spring is the ideal time of...

Big Blend Radio Champagne Sunday Anniversary Party - Part 2

January 09, 2022 21:22 - 1 hour - 52 MB

Get on the Big Blend Radio Party Bus for another Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Party airing live from Peachtree City, Georgia, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith. This show is part of a special live broadcast series celebrating the 25-year anniversary of Big Blend Magazines, plus, 15 years of Big Blend Radio, and 10 years of Nancy & Lisa’s Love Your Parks Tour. FEATURED GUESTS: - Joey Stuckey – Award-winning Guitarist, Composer, Vocalist - Johnny Schaefer – Eclectic...

Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Toast to 2022

January 02, 2022 22:16 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

Get on the Big Blend Radio Party Bus for the first episode in 2022! This Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Show aired live from Peachtree City, Georgia, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, and is part of a special live broadcast series celebrating the 25-year anniversary of Big Blend Magazines, plus, 15 years of Big Blend Radio, and 10 years of Nancy & Lisa’s Love Your Parks Tour. FEATURES GUESTS: - Glynn Burrows – Norfolk Tours in England - Travel Writer Linda Kissam “...

Steve March-Torme - I Remember Christmas Time

December 19, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 17.6 MB

This episode of Big Blend Radio features vocalist, composer, and musician Steve March-Torme. The son of legendary singer-songwriter Mel Torme and the stepson of well-known actor/comedian Hal March, Steve is a talented entertainer in his own right. Since the late 1970s, he has been a successful singer, entertainer, recording artist, TV & radio host and has toured extensively worldwide to an ever-growing fan base. Steve has written a brand new, original Christmas song entitled I Remember Chri...

Hilarie Larson and John Fiddler - Exploring Liverpool to a Mersey Beat

December 16, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

Liverpool - the name conjures images of a bustling port city, a place where, for some, dreams began as they sailed for newer worlds. It's the home of the proud and friendly "Scouser" with a soundtrack dubbed 'The Mersey Beat." On this episode of Big Blend Radio we chat with musician John Fiddler, co-founder of Medicine Head, and travel writer Hilarie Larson who talks about her adventures in Liverpool. Read Hilarie's story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-liverpool-to-a-mers...