Big Blend Radio
1,135 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 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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Changes of COVID-19 Big Blend Radio Panel Discussion
June 18, 2020 13:26 - 1 hour - 144 MBFocusing on the changes created by the Coronavirus pandemic, this Big Blend Radio panel discussion features: - Ward Heinrichs - San Diego employment attorney - Dr. Jackie Eubany - Cardiologist and author of “Women and Heart Disease” - Lea Brovedani - Leading trust expert and author of “Trust Me” - Steve Piacente - Life coach and author of “Your New Fighting Stance” Featured music is “Together We Stand” by Nicki Kris.
Restoration Vineyards - The Brauns Family on Big Blend Radio
June 11, 2020 14:27 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB. This episode features an on-site wine tasting conversation with Gary, Linda, and Stephanie Brauns of Restoration Vineyards in Palisade, the heart of Colorado’s Wine Country. This family-owned vineyard and winery is located at East Orchard Mesa, above the Colorado River. The 10-acre property is surrounded by peach and cherry orchards with breathtaking views of the Grand Mesa and Bookcliff mountains. Their wines are made exclusively from grapes grown in their vineyard. They have 6 varieties...
Farm to Yarn in Palisade Colorado - Cayenna Hanna and Mike McDermott on Big Blend Radio
June 03, 2020 13:10 - 42 minutes - 77.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio goes Farm to Yarn in Palisade, Colorado with Cayenna Hanna of Spun Studio and Yarn Store, and Mike McDermott of Suncrest Orchard Alpacas and Fiber Works. Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode. More: https://spunpalisade.com/ https://www.suncrestorchardalpacas.net/ https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/
Women of the White Buffalo - Filmmaker Deborah Anderson on Big Blend Radio
May 19, 2020 14:16 - 41 minutes - 75.9 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, filmmaker/photographer Deborah Anderson discusses her award-winning documentary “Women Of The White Buffalo” that focuses on how the matriarchal society upended by centuries of genocide and colonialism has disenfranchised the Lakota women and simultaneously reinforced their roles as the backbones of their communities and the keepers of their people's ancient wisdom. These are the powerfully rich stories of the brave women and children living in one of the p...
Guitar Master Pierre Bensusan on Big Blend Radio
May 12, 2020 14:58 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBBroadcasting live from Yerington Inn, in Yerington, Nevada, this special Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Mother's Day show features world music fingerstyle guitar master Pierre Bensusan, who talks about his songwriting process, and his new album “Azwan” that focuses on our oneness and interconnectivity in the midst of a unifying global crisis. More: http://www.pierrebensusan.com/
Big Blend Radio Toast to Community Show
April 20, 2020 19:51 - 2 hours - 110 MBThis special Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Toast to Community Show aired live from the historic Homestead Inn in 29 Palms, CA. Featured guests include: musicians / singer-songwriters Leslie Mandoki of Mandoki Soulmates, Nicki Kris, James Saunders, and Ric Lee of The Bayou Brothers, plus, travel writers Judi Cohen and Diane Dobry, Hollywood Historian Steve Schneickert, Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours UK, world champion horse trainer Christy Wood, author Trina Kraus, Chef Mary Trimmons, and ...
Pysanky - Ukrainian Easter Eggs - Nicole Holcombe on Big Blend Radio
April 12, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 22.3 MBToday's special Easter Big Blend Radio podcast features Nicole Holcombe who explains the art and folk history behind Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs), an ancient wax-resistant technique that originated in Eastern Europe. It was recorded on site at the 40th Annual Folk Festivals Louisiana Folklife Center(NSULA) held in July 2019 in Natchitoches, Louisiana the oldest settlement in Louisiana. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pysanky-ukrainian-easter-eggs Featured music on this episode ...
Still INN Business - Seven Innkeepers on Big Blend Radio
April 10, 2020 00:43 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBInns, beds and breakfast, and boutique hotels across the country have come together to launch STILL INN BUSINESS, a preparedness campaign created amid COVID-19 social distancing in show of small business camaraderie and economic optimism. This episode features 7 of the approximately 240+ properties. More at https://stillinnbusiness.com/ Featured guests include: - Rebecca Gallagher of Historic Smithton Inn in Ephrata, PA - Diane Rogers of Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, NC - Nancy Ske...
The Department of the West - Singer-Songwriter Deborah Crooks on Big Blend Radio
April 06, 2020 15:17 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show features California singer-songwriter Deborah Crooks who discusses her music and latest full-length album “The Department of the West.” A follow-up to her 2016 EP “Beauty Everywhere” and her work with the band Bay Station, who released “Other Desert Cities” in 2018, Crooks continues to explores themes of natural history, family, and the #metoo movement, while also addressing the nature of land ownership and Native American history, and ...
A Toast to Women Happy Hour Show with Linda Kissam, Amy Dugan, Kelli West, Lea Brovedani
April 02, 2020 15:49 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBRaising a glass and sharing stories of noteworthy women in history, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Happy Hour Show features: - Amy Dugan - Director of Visit Greeley in Northeast Colorado - Author / speaker and trust expert Lea Brovedani “The Trust Architect" - Travel writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva” - Kelli West - Director of Marketing & Communications at Natchitoches Tourism in Northwest Louisiana. Featured music is “Rise” by Nicki Kris.
Catalyst - Science Fiction Author Tracy Richardson on Big Blend Radio
April 01, 2020 03:25 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, science-fiction author Tracy Richardson discusses her young adult series that covers science, the environment and metaphysics, including "The Field" (Book 1), "Catalyst" (Book 2 - coming out June 2, 2020), and "Indian Summer" (Book 3 - coming out in 2021). More at https://tracyrichardsonauthor.com/ Featured music is "Taval" from the album "Alluvia" by Evren Ozan - http://ozanmusic.com/
Hobbiton Movie Set - Debbie Stone on Big Blend Radio
March 30, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 38.8 MBThis Big Blend Radio podcast features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures in Hobbiton in New Zealand, the famed movie set home of author J.R.R. Tolkien's hobbits. The Hobbiton Movie Set is a must for fans of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogies. It's the country's only set left from the movies and attracts nearly 650,000 tourists and wannabe hobbits a year. The site is near the village of Matamata, about 110 miles southeast of Auckland on New Zealand's North Isl...
Seneca Society - Author Rayya Deeb on Big Blend Radio
March 30, 2020 18:56 - 50 minutes - 91.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show features guest co-host Marisa Hammerbeck of PortoVino Wine Purses, and Rayya Deeb, author of the young adult science fiction Seneca Society series who discusses both books including Seneca Rebel (Book 1), and Seneca Element (Book 2). More at https://porto-vino.com/, and https://senecasociety.com/
Americana / Country Singer-Songwriter Patsy Thompson on Big Blend Radio
March 20, 2020 23:38 - 50 minutes - 92.1 MBAiring live from the historic Homestead Inn in Twentynine Palms, California, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Americana / Country singer-songwriter Patsy Thompson who talks about her music career, along with the songs and stories from her brand new album “Fabulous Day.” This new album was inspired by new beginnings, to leave bad situations and negative people, and start over. “Fabulous Day” will take you on a ride in a positive way, the good and bad, the ups and downs, and the lesson...
Historic Homestead Inn - Jerri Hagman on Big Blend Radio
March 08, 2020 17:05 - 24 minutes - 44.5 MBOn this episode, Big Blend Radio hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith pay a visit to their longtime friend Jerri Hagman, innkeeper of the historic Homestead Inn in Twentynine Palms, California, the gateway city to Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave Trails National Monument, and Mojave National Park & Preserve. Sweeping panoramic views of the stunning desert mountains surround this nearly 12 acre property situated only a few minutes from the Joshua Tree National Park. Desert sunrises greet you...
Surviving My Daughter's Life Sentence - Bonnie S. Hirst on Big Blend Radio
February 24, 2020 14:59 - 38 minutes - 69.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Bonnie S. Hirst, the mother of Lacey Hirst-Pavek who was sentenced to life in prison in a murder-for-hire case in 2009. And now, 10 years later, She Writes Press has released Bonnie's book, "Test of Faith: Surviving My Daughter's Life Sentence," which shares her spiritual journey following her daughter's life sentence in prison. This story was the subject of a documentary on Oxygen. http://bonnieshirst.com/ Featured music is “Wheel of Destiny” by gui...
A Memoir of an Ex-Mardi Gras Queen - Marilee Eaves on Big Blend Radio
January 31, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 93.5 MBMarilee Eaves grew up in the elite world of Uptown New Orleans, a world of Mardi Gras parades and exclusive balls. She spent nearly five decades of her life struggling to be herself in the midst of the elitist Mardi Gras societies that ruled her home city. Finally, in her fifties and sixties, she expanded her perspective, started questioning assumptions about the way she’d grown up, and carved her own path. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, she discusses her life and book, “Singing Out Loud...
The Soledad Children - Litigator and Author Marty Glick on Big Blend Radio
January 28, 2020 17:32 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features litigator Marty Glick, co-author of “The Soledad Children: The Fight to End Discriminatory IQ Tests.” During the 1960s, California public schools used English-language, culturally biased IQ tests to determine placements for students. This resulted in over 100,000 non-native English speakers and other minority students being routed into special education tracks. “The Soledad Children” is a new book written by attorneys Marty Glick and Maurice Jourdane w...
Trust Stories Across America - Lea Brovedani on Big Blend Radio
January 26, 2020 19:50 - 41 minutes - 75.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features leading trust expert Lea Brovedani, who has assigned Nancy & Lisa on a Trust Stories Across America map story project to document and share trust stories that range from expedition leaders to community founders. Known as “The Trust Architect,” Lea has been named Top Thought Leaders on Trust by the organization Trust Across America. She is also the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons fro...
Capital Cities Across America - Author E. Andrew Martonyi on Big Blend Radio
January 24, 2020 21:46 - 45 minutes - 84 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features E. Andrew Martonyi, author of the children’s geography books, “The Little Man In the Map: With Clues to Remember All 50 States,” and “The Little Man In the Map Teaches the State Capitals!” Andrew has assigned Nancy & Lisa to get started on a Capital Cities Across America map story project to document and showcase the various capital cities they visit on their travels. So far they have visited Little Rock, Arkansas and Santa Fe, New Mexico. See: https:...
Spontuneous: The Song Game - Rob Ridgeway on Big Blend Radio
December 12, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 78.8 MBHave you ever heard a word, and spontaneously burst into a song? There's a board game for that and it’s called Spontuneous, “The Song Game!” This episode of Big Blend Radio features a conversation with entrepreneur Rob Ridgeway, creator of the Amazon bestselling board game Spontuneous. Hear about the game and his entrepreneur story, the Nashville music scene, plus, music stories and destinations experienced on Big Blend’s Love Your Parks Tour. More: https://www.songgame.com/ Featured music ...
Wai-nani: A Voice from Old Hawaii - Linda Ballou on Big Blend Radio
December 08, 2019 19:00 - 48 minutes - 88 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio travel writer and author Linda Ballou discusses her novel “Wai-nani - A Voice from Old Hawaii.” Through Wai-nani's eyes, experience the Hawaiian society as it existed when Captain James Cook arrived at Kealakekua Bay in 1779; ride the billowing seas with Eku, the wild dolphin she befriends; learn why she loved the savage, conflicted ruler, Makaha; walk with her as she defies ancient laws and harsh taboos of the Island people; share the love she received from...
Meet The Trust Architect - Lea Brovedani on Big Blend Radio
November 26, 2019 14:15 - 56 minutes - 103 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, leading trust expert Lea Brovedani answers 10 Success Insider Questions. Known as “The Trust Architect,” she has been named Top Thought Leaders on Trust for 2017, 2018 and 2019 by the organization Trust Across America. She is also the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader,” is a contributing author in four other books and various business magazines around the world. Gl...
Anxiety and The Inner Critic - Life Coach Steve Piacente on Big Blend Radio
November 21, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, life coach and author Steve Piacente discusses how to handle anxiety and the inner critic. Steve is a former journalist turned life coach, who is certified by the International Coach Federation, and is also the Director of Training at The Communication Center in Washington, D.C. He is the award-winning author of three novels, “Pretender,” “Bella” and “Bootlicker.” His latest book is “Your New Fighting Stance: Good Enough Isn’t and Your Know It.” More at: ...
Portugal and Spain Jazz Cruise - Sue Frause on BIg Blend Radio
November 10, 2019 19:00 - 48 minutes - 88 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Sue Frause shares her experience in Portugal and Spain, as part of a Floating Jazz, Food & Wine Festival with Earthbound Expeditions. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/portugal-and-spain-floating-jazz-food-and-wine-festival/ Featured music on this episode is “After Hours” by James Byfield - http://www.blindlemon-pledge.com/ Thanks to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association for sponsoring this segmen...
Exploring Vernon Parish, Louisiana - Marci Cook on Big Blend Radio
November 02, 2019 15:58 - 32 minutes - 59.5 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, Marci Cook of the Vernon Parish Tourism Commission discusses the region's fascinating history of being part of Louisiana's Legend Country and No Man's Land, its outdoor recreation opportunities in Kisatchie National Forest, and much more. More at https://www.vernonparish.org/
Fort Union Artist-in-Residence - Melissa Weinman and Lorenzo Vigil on Big Blend Radio
November 01, 2019 18:00 - 51 minutes - 94.5 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Melissa Weinman shares her National Parks Arts Foundation Artist-in-Residence experience at Fort Union National Monument in Northern Mexico! Plus, Park Superintendent Lorenzo Vigil shares the Fort’s history of once being the largest frontier military post and supply center of the southwest. It also was the hub of commerce, national defense, and migration at the final stretch of the Santa Fe Trail. More at: http://www.melissaweinman.com/ https://...
Movie and Christmas Magic in Natchitoches, Louisiana - Arlene Gould, Kelli West, Jill Leo on Big Blend Radio
October 29, 2019 23:00 - 37 minutes - 68 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the new Natchitoches Film Trail and Steel Magnolias Film Trail, along with 93rd Annual Christmas Festival of Lights. Founded in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis, Natchitoches (pronounced Nack-a-tish) is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Featured guests include Arlene Gould and Kelli West - Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Jill Leo - Natchitoches Historic District Business Association. More at https://www.natch...
Historic Jones House Bed and Breakfast in Nacogdoches, Texas
October 01, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features the Historic Jones House Bed & Breakfast, nestled in this heart of historic Nacogdoches, the oldest city in Texas. The Matthews and Jones families employed Dietrich Antone Gerard Rulfs as architect and contractor to build the stately mansion which was completed in 1897. The home was recorded as a Texas Historic Landmark in 1973. Today guests can experience the elegance with old-fashioned Texas hospitality by staying overnight in one of the three exqui...
Historic Chic Cabin on Main - Sue Blair on Big Blend Radio
September 29, 2019 18:00 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio showcases the historic Chic Cabin on Main in downtown Springfield, Kentucky. This interview was recorded on-location as part of Big Blend’s Love Your Parks Tour, and features cabin owner Sue Blair. A popular vacation rental in Central Kentucky’s Bourbon Country, the newly remodeled Chic Cabin on Main is an original mid-1800s log cabin, that’s located on the Kentucky Bourbon trail, the TransAmerica Bike Trail, Lincoln Scenic Byway, Lincoln Heritage Trail, and ...
Linda Kissam, Robin Fahr, Eric Wall - A Taste of Tri-Valley, California
July 28, 2019 12:17 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio covers California's Ti-Valley district in the East Bay region, with featured guests travel writer Linda Kissam, Robin Fahr of Visit Tri-Valley, California, and Eric Wall of BottleTaps. Just east of San Francisco, this region is home to 60 award-winning wineries in Livermore Wine Country, foodie inspired restaurants, delicious brew pubs, an ice cream trail, charismatic downtowns, malls, shopping outlets, and unspoiled hiking trails. Read Linda's Tri-Valley arti...
Bill Eddy: Why We Elect Narcissists and Sociopaths
July 23, 2019 13:48 - 57 minutes - 106 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, lawyer, clinical social worker, veteran mediator and best-selling author Bill Eddy discusses his latest book, WHY WE ELECT NARCISSISTS AND SOCIOPATHS – AND HOW WE CAN STOP! Bill is the Senior Family Mediator at the National Conflict Resolution Center, and cofounder and training director of the High-Conflict Institute. More at https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/ Featured music is "Maniac World" by Jon Roniger & The Good for Nothin' Band - www.TheGoodfor...
Let Your Light Shine International Family History Expo
July 20, 2019 13:55 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on International Family History Research and the Let Your Light Shine 2019 International Family History Expo happening August 5-10 - see: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/international-family-history-expo/ Featured guest experts include: - Genealogist Holly T. Hansen Familyhistoryexpos.com - Melissa Barker - Certified Archives Manager working as the Houston County, Tennessee, Archivist - Liv Christensen - Professional Genealogist from Norway ...
Author Andrew Lam: Repentance
June 25, 2019 13:20 - 39 minutes - 71.8 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, award-winning surgeon-author Andrew Lam discusses his dramatic new novel, “Repentance” that approaches the storied history of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team from a new and controversial angle. More: https://andrewlammd.com/ Featured music is “Captain America” by Nicki Kris. Thanks to JKS Communications for sponsoring this episode.
Holly T. Hansen: Cemeteries and Tombstone Art in Family History Research
June 24, 2019 12:40 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday Family History Show, genealogist Holly T. Hansen shares tips on visiting cemeteries and viewing tombstone art as part of tracing your family history. Plus, hosts Nancy & Lisa chat about some of the recent cemeteries and graveyards they have recently visited as part of their Love Your Parks Tour! See Holly's article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/cemeteries-and-tombstone-art-in-family-history-research/ Featured music is “No Tim...
Grover Anderson is The Frontman
June 16, 2019 18:00 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MBSinger-songwriter Grover Anderson talks with Big Blend Radio about his brand new and fourth album “The Frontman.” More at www.GroverAnderson.com Hear some of the new tunes and a fun few rounds of him playing the radio version of Spontuneous ‘The Song Game' with radio hosts Nancy & Lisa! See: www.SongGame.com
Richard C. Lyons: The DNA of Democracy
June 04, 2019 11:07 - 44 minutes - 81.3 MBNautilus and Foreword award-winning author Richard C. Lyons, who discusses his book “The DNA of Democracy.” Through a series of essays, Lyons visits upon democracy’s rare occurrences in history, from its western origins in Athens and Rome, to its long evolutional growth in England, and the utterly unique establishment of democracy in America, where the combined influences of the Amerindian’s view of life, some revolutionary old world philosophers and a generation of rebel, warrior poets wroug...
Bread and Beauty: A Year in Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve
June 02, 2019 18:00 - 41 minutes - 75.1 MBBREAD & BEAUTY: A YEAR IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S AGRICULTURAL RESERVE. Listen to the Big Blend Radio interview with Claudia Kousoulas and Ellen Letourneau who discuss their new cookbook that’s inspired by local farming. https://www.breadandbeauty.org/ Featured music is "Ham & Eggs" by www.BlindLemon-Pledge.com Segment is sponsored by The Peanut Patch, purveyors of Medjool Dates at www.BardDate.com
Author Christopher Lloyd: Absolutely Everything!
May 01, 2019 23:05 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBInternational best-selling author Christopher Lloyd who discusses his latest book, “ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING: A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots, and Other Things Too Numerous To Mention.” See: https://www.whatonearthbooks.com/us/ Featured music is "I Made Fire" by www.TallMenGroup.weebly.com Show is sponsored by www.SuperCamp.com
Author Barbara Casey - The Doll Woman Spy
April 28, 2019 21:47 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show, award-winning author Barbara Casey discusses her latest book, “Velvalee Dickinson: The “Doll Woman” Spy,” a carefully researched glimpse into the “Doll Woman’s” life as a collector of dolls, and as the highest paid American woman who spied for the Imperial Japanese Government during World War II. More at www.StrategicMediaBooks.com Featured music is: “Toy” by Doreen Taylor. Thanks to our show sponsor www.FamilyHistoryExpos.com
Big Blend Radio Authors Happy Hour Show
April 25, 2019 16:11 - 1 hour - 106 MBBig Blend Radio Authors Happy Hour Show features: - Sayde Scarlett - Author of “Clouds and Earth”. Set in the near future, a war has changed the landscape of the United States, and veteran Sandy Attiyeh is either a hero or a war criminal, depending on who you ask. - Kate Kaufmann - Author of "Do You Have Kids? Life When the Answer is No,” that explores what it means to create a life outside the mainstream of motherhood. - L. S. Hawker - Author of “The Throwaways,” a thriller that diverges fr...
Andrew Flach: Books on Sustainability
April 23, 2019 21:11 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBAndrew Flach, publisher of Hatherleigh Press, discusses two books that cover sustainability: “GREEN TOWN USA: The Handbook for America’s Sustainable Future” by Thomas J. Fox, and “YOU CAN SAVE THE EARTH: A Handbook for Environmental Awareness, Conservation & Sustainability.” by Sean K. Smith. Featured music is “Loving the Land” by Wally Lawder. Show sponsor is fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera - www.CarreraFineArt.com.
Composer Anthony R. Green in Gettysburg
April 05, 2019 20:49 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, social justice composer and performer Anthony R. Green discusses his music and National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) residency at Gettysburg National Military Park. Tanya Ortega, NPAF founder also joins the discussion. More at www.AnthonyRGreen.com and www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org
Island Fun in Anacortes, Washington
March 31, 2019 20:42 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, Amanda Hubik talks about the spring and summer events and activities in Anacortes, a charming Pacific Northwest getaway located on Fidalgo Island, Washington. Hear about the 2019 Spring Wine Festival (April 13th), Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show (May 16-19), Anacortes Waterfront Festival (June 1 & 2), Shipwreck Day (July 20), and much more. More, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/anacortes-washington/ Featured music os "Ocean Front Walk" by Johnny...
Celebrate The Arts and Music in Historic Natchitoches, Louisiana
March 29, 2019 22:30 - 45 minutes - 83.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the upcoming music and art events in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. See www.Natchitoches.com Featured Guests: - Arlene Gould, Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, talks about the 3-Year No Man’s Land Becoming Louisiana Bicentennial Celebration and the 45th Annual Melrose Plantation Arts & Crafts Festival (April 6-7, 2019). - Dr. Shane Rasmussen, Director of the Louisiana Folklife Center, discusses the perfor...
Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Show - A Toast to Music, Wine and Appalachia
March 18, 2019 14:04 - 2 hours - 111 MBON THIS EPISODE OF BIG BLEND RADIO'S CHAMPAGNE SUNDAYS VARIETY SHOW: - SCAVENGER - Indian guitar virtuoso Prateek Rajagopal discusses his debut album “Scavenger” featuring Colin Edwin of “Porcupine Tree.” Popularly known for being a virtuoso guitarist, budding film composer and writer/producer for death metal legions “Gutslit” and Indian/Amercian prog metal supergroup “The Minerva Conduct,” his interest in genres and art forms beyond metal gave rise to HOIA, inspired by avant-garde, progress...
Family History Research - Census and Cemeteries
March 17, 2019 17:19 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBON THIS EPISODE OF BIG BLEND RADIO'S FAMILY HISTORY SHOW: - CENSUS RESEARCH - Genealogist Holly T. Hansen - Founder of Family History Expos, and genealogist Ruby Coleman - President of the North Platte Genealogical Society, share how census is a key tool to successfully researching your family in the United States. - BAYOU RAPIDES CEMETERY - A Love Your Parks Tour family history story, hear Nancy & Lisa’s conversation with Bobby Hynson during their visit to historic Rapides Cemetery in Pinev...
Love Your Parks Tour Stories on Big Blend Radio
March 11, 2019 14:43 - 2 hours - 110 MBOn This Episode of Big Blend Radio's 'Love Your Parks Tour' Champagne Sundays Show: - CONQUER CHANGE & GO ON TOUR: Ralph Masengill Jr., author of “Conquer Change & Win: An Easy-to-Read Fun Book on the Serious Subject of Change,” talks with Nancy & Lisa about the changes they are going through in order to launch Phase Two of their Love Your Parks Tour, where starting this spring, they will travel full-time to visit and document all of America’s parks and public lands, and showcase their commun...
Epic Yellowstone to Beautiful Quebec
March 09, 2019 15:24 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBON THIS EPISODE OF BIG BLEND RADIO'S VACATION STATION SHOW: - EPIC YELLOWSTONE - Thomas Winston and Shasta Grenier Winston, the husband and wife directorial team behind EPIC YELLOWSTONE from Grizzly Creek Films, talk about the making of this eagerly anticipated Smithsonian Channel series, that offers a front row seat to the extraordinary spectacle of wildlife and dramatic seasonal extremes in the iconic crown jewel of America’s national parks. - SAGUENAY FJORD- Travel writer, author, and out...
Big Blend Radio Authors Happy Hour Show with John Thorndike, Georgia Foster, Kathleen Day
February 28, 2019 13:27 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBBig Blend Radio's monthly Authors Happy Hour show features: - John Thorndike discuss his latest novel ‘A Hundred Fires in Cuba,’ a complex love story that’s set in Havana and Miami in the late ‘50s, during the Cuban Revolution. - Georgia Foster, the world-leading hypnotherapist that specialises in overdrinking discusses her new book ‘Drink Less in Seven Days’ where she shares the secrets to reducing alcohol intake. - Award-winning journalist and author Kathleen Day discusses her book, “Bro...