Big Blend Radio
1,135 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 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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Lowell E. Baier - Endangered Species Act
January 27, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 45.5 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features legal and environmental historian, author, and attorney Lowell E. Baier. Hear about the history and importance of the Endangered Species Act as well as his two related books The Codex of the "Endangered Species Act: Volume 1, The First Fifty Years", and "Endangered Species Act: Volume 2, The NextFifty Years." More at https://lowellebaier.com/ and https://esaat50.com/ MORE RESOURCES as discussed in the podcast: - ESAat50.c...
Christy Wood and Linda Ballou - Books for Horse Lovers
January 26, 2024 16:10 - 40 minutes - 33.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast is all about Books for Horse Lovers. FEATURED GUESTS: * CHRISTY WOOD is a world champion horse trainer also exhibiting in jumping and trail, a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations, and owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Hear about her books "Hoofprints Across Time: A Trail Ride to Remember," “Ranger: The Little Horse with a Big Heart,” and “...
Jefferson Highway History in Paola, Kansas
January 26, 2024 00:09 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the history of the highway in Paola, Kansas. FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL - President of the Jefferson Highway Association which originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. https://jeffersonhighway.org/ - RUBY BREWER - Middle School Student who advocated for the Jefferson Hig...
Kathleen Walls and Diane Dobry - Fabulous Florida!
January 25, 2024 17:00 - 47 minutes - 40.4 MBFrom St. Augustine to the Everglades and beyond, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Florida Day (January 25) with travel writers Kathleen Walls and Diane Dobry. Hear about parks and destinations, historic sites and haunted history, food and drink and more. FEATURED GUESTS: * KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author of numerous Florida books. Visit http://www.katywalls.com/ and https://www.americanroads.net/ * DIANE DOBRY - Travel writer, podc...
Attorney Ward Heinrichs - Legal Issues of Bro Culture
January 25, 2024 00:00 - 44 minutes - 36.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on the legal issues surrounding "Bro Culture." Read his article here: http://tinyurl.com/yu6vw2a4 WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/O_TLt29_q7g Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wedne...
Big Daily Blend - Peanut Butter Pleasures
January 24, 2024 17:28 - 22 minutes - 24.4 MBDo you prefer smooth, or chunky? This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Peanut Butter Day (January 24) with some fun peanut butter history, fun facts, and a conversation with Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona. Check out Donna's yummy recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/ Learn more about The Peanut Patch and shop online at https://thepeanutpatch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Debbie Stone - Exploring New York City
January 24, 2024 00:00 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MBIt's all about New York City on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone." Hear all about the Apollo Theater, Museum of Ice Cream, Tenement Museum, Museum of Broadway, High Line Park, and the NYC Library. Check out Debbie's NYC Articles & Photos: * Apollo Theater: http://tinyurl.com/bddjf4z5 * Museum of Broadway: http://tinyurl.com/22ae2zsr * Museum of Ice Cream: http://tinyurl.com/ycy7at89 * Tenement Museum: http://tinyurl.com/3cw89tjy * High Line Par...
Big Daily Blend - Pass the Pie, Please!
January 23, 2024 17:25 - 15 minutes - 22.6 MBWhat's your favorite pie? Is it Sweet or Savory? This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Pie Day (January 23) with some pie fun facts and history around the world and the USA. Check out our Pie Music Playlist and Recipes below. PIE MUSIC PLAYLIST * YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/35ptp2wb * Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/33v69hm7 PIE RECIPES & ARTICLES: * Wikipedia List of Pies Around the World: http://tinyurl.com/frtyvdk7 * Natchitoches Meat Pies & Fo...
Guy Wall - Aarythmers New Album "Cardiac"
January 23, 2024 00:00 - 42 minutes - 37.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Guy Wall, a New Orleans-based musician, singer, songwriter and founder of the Arrythmers. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DFhvGKxrlx4 Hear about their second album "Cardiac" that evolves from the rhythm and blues feel of their first album, “Below Sea Level” (released in June 2021), to a modern rock sound with new songs and new members on bass, drums and keyboards. The song instrumentation and most backing vocals were recorded in t...
Big Daily Blend - Crazy About Polka Dots!
January 22, 2024 16:00 - 11 minutes - 16.7 MBFrom music and dancing to fashion and film this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast celebrates National Polka Dot Day (Every January 22nd). Will you be singing "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" all day? Hear about the history of the polka dot pattern and how it influenced the first Native American "Miss America," fashion icons like Carolina Herrera and Hubert de Givenchy, musical greats such as bluesman Buddy Guy and vocalist Frank Sinatra, and actresses Ma...
Ruth Milstein - Quinoa with Chicken and Herbs
January 22, 2024 00:00 - 36 minutes - 47.2 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show, Ruth Milstein shares the health benefits of eating quinoa, tips on how to cook it, and discusses her Quinoa, Chicken & Herbs recipe which you can see here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/quinoa-with-chicken-and-herbs/ Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand awarding-winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine." Learn more here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio'...
Big Daily Blend - For the Love of Squirrels
January 21, 2024 15:42 - 13 minutes - 19.9 MBFrom Africa and Asia to North America, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast celebrates National Squirrel Appreciation Day (Every January 21st) with some fun facts about squirrels and their small rodent families. SONG OF THE DAY: Ray Stevens, "The Mississippi Squirrel Revival": https://youtu.be/K16fG1sDagU?feature=shared TRAVELING BIRD (SQUIRREL) FEEDER videos on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSquirrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Victoria Chick - The Art, Life and Legacy of Georges Schreiber
January 21, 2024 00:00 - 35 minutes - 27.7 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the art, life, and legacy of Georges Schreiber, a successful painter and printmaker during the 1930s and 40s. Read her article about him here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/artist-georges-schreiber/ Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://tinyurl.com...
Big Daily Blend - Take a Walk Outside
January 20, 2024 15:35 - 30 minutes - 40.5 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast celebrates Take A Walk Outdoors Day (Every January 20th) with some fun pop culture highlights, walking destination ideas, and a Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" excerpt of an interview with cardiologist Dr. Jackie Eubany who shares advice on walking outdoors, and how much one needs to walk for improved heart health. Read her article about it here: http://tinyurl.com/yhez6xyu FACEBOOK WALKING GROUP: Join us at #OneHourWalk - https://...
Christina Chung - The Layered Edible Garden
January 20, 2024 00:00 - 51 minutes - 45.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's GARDEN GOSSIP show features food gardening pro Christina Chung, who discusses her new book "The Layered Edible Garden: A Beginner's Guide to Creating a Productive Food Garden Layer by Layer," that comes out on Feb. 6, 2024 through Cool Springs Press. "The Layered Edible Garden" provides a modern approach to home food gardening that follows nature’s lead by growing plants in mixed communities, instead of in agriculture-centric monocultures. Say goodbye to l...
Compassionate End-of-Life Support Services
January 19, 2024 00:00 - 41 minutes - 36 MBWelcome to the first official Big Blend Radio SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast, airin gevery third Thursday with with death doula Lea Brovedani. On this episode, Lea talks about the compassionate end-of-life planning and support services that death doula (or death midwife) provides. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/XbOxY80E_BY Hear about Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula: * Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices * Emotion - Honor feelings * Mind - Life review and glea...
Cheryl Ogle - Epic Cruise Experiences for 2024
January 18, 2024 00:00 - 38 minutes - 31.7 MBFrom Alaska to Antarctica, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle is all about unique and epic cruise experiences to plan for in 2024. Check out Cheryl's blog about Cruising in 2024, here: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2024/01/11/cruising/ 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 wel...
Linda Ballou - Rafting in the Wake of Georgie White
January 17, 2024 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda takes us on a Colorado River rafting adventure in the Grand Canyon. "Rafting in the Wake of Georgie White - Woman of the River" is a Solas Award story in her book, "Lost Angel Unleashed." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/v6D6iPy0rJI Follow Linda's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ Listen to Big Blend R...
Celebrating Betty White and Historic Funny Ladies
January 17, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast honors Betty White's life and legacy. From the "Big Blend Radio Vault," hear Steve Schneickert recall some of Betty White's Hollywood History as well as other historic and notable funny ladies such as Phyllis Diller, Joan Rivers, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Channing and Bette Midler. QUOTE OF THE DAY: "It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, p...
Celebrate Mardi Gras Season in Historic Natchitoches, Louisiana
January 17, 2024 00:00 - 46 minutes - 38.6 MBCelebrate the festive Mardi Gras Season in Natchitoches, Louisiana on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday Vacation Station "Go to Natchitoches" show with K. Nicole Connell, Communication Manager of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Herit...
Celebrating the Revolutionary City of Boston, Massachusetts
January 16, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast celebrates National Boston Day plus a Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" interview with travel writer Charlene Peters about her "Revolutionary to Evolutionary" experiences in "Beantown." You can read her article about it here: http://tinyurl.com/2s55by9f QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Full of crooked little streets; but I tell you Boston has opened and kept open more turnpikes that lead straight to free thought and free speech and free deeds than...
David Kriso - The Joys of Amtrak Travel
January 16, 2024 00:00 - 53 minutes - 45.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and lecturer David Kriso who talks about the many benefits of Amtrak travel. David's railroading spirit has taken him aboard the Strasburg Railroad in Pennsylvania, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado, and to the top of Pike’s Pike aboard the Manitou Springs and Pike’s Peak Railway. Recently, he’s ridden on the Saratoga & North Creek and the Wilmington & Western ...
In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
January 15, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 34.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast honors National Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed every third Monday of January. Hear about some of this Nobel Peace Prize honored and civil rights movement leader's great acommplishments, plus a Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" excerpt from an interview with travel writer Debbie Stone about her experience on the Birmingham Civil Rights Trail (2017) in Alabama. Full interview and article here: http://tinyurl.com/59jz597t QUOTE OF...
Author Michael J. Cooper - Wages of Empire
January 15, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 30.5 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, award-winning author Michael J. Cooper discusses his latest historical fiction novel, "Wages of Empire." In the summer of 1914, 16-year-old Evan Sinclair leaves home to join the Great War for Civilization. Little does he know that, despite the war raging in Europe, the true source of conflict will emerge in Ottoman Palestine, since it's from Jerusalem where the German Kaiser dreams to rule as Holy Roman Emperor. Filled with such historical figures as Ger...
Chef Ivan Flowers - Sunday Suppers and Pan Roasted Duck
January 14, 2024 12:00 - 43 minutes - 37.5 MBCelebrate Sunday Supper Month (January) on this episode of Big Blend Radios BIG DAILY BLEND podcast features Ivan Flowers, 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, who also shares how to make his recipe for Pan Roasted Muscovy Duck Breasts. See his recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pan-roasted-muscovy-duck-breasts/ QUOTE OF THE DAY: "The table is a meeting place, a gathering ground, the source of sustenance and nourishment, festivity, safety, and satisfaction. A person cooking i...
Stephen DiJoseph - Song Dreams Circumstance
January 14, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Stephen DiJoseph, a renowned Billboard-honored pianist, vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist. Hear about his partnership with Deko Entertainment (ADA/Warner Music Group) for his new record release, Songs Dreams Circumstance, that features 12 award-winning songs earning praise and recognition from critics and competitions. DiJoseph is reminiscent of such iconic and varied artists as Michael Hedges, Peter Gabriel, Keith Jarrett, Cat Stevens, and John M...
Eva Eldridge - Rubber Ducky Fun!
January 13, 2024 17:46 - 52 minutes - 43.7 MBTravel writer and editor Eva Eldridge joins us on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show in celebration of January 13th being National Rubber Ducky Day! Hear all about rubber ducky history and pop culture around the world, and how they are used as fundraisers. QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath." Michael Caine MOVIES & MUSIC: * "Convoy" 1978 movie and song by WC McCall - see trailer: https://youtu.be/SERn...
Rose Palmer - Adventures with Iceland ProCruises
January 13, 2024 00:00 - 41 minutes - 34 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Rose Palmer who talks about her 10-day travel adventure with Iceland ProCruises. On this 10-day cruise, she experienced the major cultural and scenic highlights as well as some off the beaten path sights with knowledgeable local guides. Read her story here: http://tinyurl.com/mv7536p5 Traveling the world is one of Rose Palmer's deepest passions which continues to add to her ever growing quilt of ...
Linda Kissam - Hot Tea Please!
January 12, 2024 15:33 - 40 minutes - 33.1 MBIn celebration of National Hot Tea Day (January 12, 2024), this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast features food, wine, and travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva." Linda, a tea enthusiast, takes us on a delicious journey of tea experiences around the world and talks about tea and food pairings, gifts, destinations, and more. Keep up with Linda on her site https://allingoodtaste.info/ QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The ‘art of tea’ is a spiritual force for us to share...
Bed and Breakfast Adventures in Albuquerque, New Mexico
January 12, 2024 00:02 - 44 minutes - 38 MBFeaturing innkeepers Marjorie and Gene Trosterud, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on historic Sleepy Lobo Inn, a full service Bed & Breakfast that recently opened in the heart of Albuquerque! Plus, hear about what you experience in beautiful and culturally diverse Albuquerque while staying at the Inn which is just steps away from the University of New Mexico and historic Nob Hill, a stone's throw to the Bricklight Distric...
Tiffany Bertram - Amazing Arkansas!
January 11, 2024 17:47 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIn celebration of National Arkansas day (January 11), this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show features Tiffany Bertram, innkeeper and owner of Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Hear about the Natural State's parks and destinations, music and movie pop culture, food, history, and more. Check out Tiffany's B&B here: https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/ QUOTE OF THE DAY: "The sound of the blues, rhythm and blues, country music, is what we lived for, black...
Author Edward C. Green - On The Fringe
January 11, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 48.4 MBEdward C. Green is a medical anthropologist, former Harvard AIDS Prevention Project director, and former member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward he discusses his memoir, “On the Fringe: Confessions of a Maverick Anthropologist," that shares his personal and professional adventures as a rebel researcher and intrepid traveler. "On the Fringe" is available on Amazon: http://tinyurl.co...
Margot Carrera - Orchids and Houseplants
January 10, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 47.6 MBIn celebration of National Houseplant Appreciation Day (January 10, 2024), this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast features nature photographer Margot Carrera Margot Carrera Fine Art Photography & Design who talks with Nancy & Lisa about orchids, sacred geometry, the health and wellness benefits plants provide, and more. View Margot's photography and designer gifts at http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ QUOTE OF THE DAY: “An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even...
Dave DeGolyer - Explore Steuben County in Upstate New York
January 10, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes - 35.4 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 Upstate New York. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mW2i4tiq_Yw 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...
Steve Piacente - Celebrating Creativity in Life
January 09, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 34 MBIn celebration of International Creativity Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast features Steve Piacente who shares how creativity is a key ingredient for the recipe of life. Hear about his books, life coaching practice, and new commercial photography venture. Steve Piacente is the owner of Next Phase Life Coaching, a novelist, photogragher, former journalist, and Director of Training at The Communication Center in Washington, D.C. His novels include, “Bella,” “P...
Fahad Siddiqui - Our Story Multicultural History Books for Kids
January 09, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Fahad Siddiqui, co-founder of Our Story Media Group that publish history books for kids promoting multicultural education and empathy. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rugQ6ZZnmJI Our increasingly interconnected world demands a globally-focused education system for kids, which is why Fahad Siddiqui co-founded Our Story! With bright, colorful illustrations, the Our Story book series introduces kids to influential historical figures, ma...
Ivan Levin - Celebrating Kids in Parks
January 08, 2024 12:00 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MBIn celebration of National Fourth Grader Day that's observed every second Monday of January, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the organization's initiatives to introduce kids to parks where they can learn, play, and be inspired to become America’s strongest, most diverse generation of park stewards. One of their key programs is Annual Kids To Parks Day...
Shelley Whizin - Facing Your Fears to Follow Your Dreams
January 08, 2024 00:00 - 42 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin shares advice on how to face one's fears and embrace the adventure of following your dreams. Read her article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/face-your-fears-to-move-forward-on-your-dreams/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/isV4JySxM4g Shelley Whizin is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A ...
Big Blend Radio Celebrates 17 Years and a New Daily Podcast
January 07, 2024 19:29 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates 17 years of podcasting, plus the Big Weekly Blend podcast expanding to become the Big Daily Blend, and themed show that celebrates holidays and observances, pop culture and historic happenings. FEATURED GUESTS: - Johnny Schaefer - Award-winning vocalist and songwriter who co-hosts Big Daily Blend every 1st Sunday. More: https://hearjohnny.com/ - Eva Eldridge – Travel writer and editor who writes various Big Blend publications. More: https://eva...
Linda Kissam and Micha Schellhaas - Coral Farming Insider
January 07, 2024 00:00 - 41 minutes - 36.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer Linda Kissam, "Food Wine & Shopping Diva," focuses on the world of coral farming. Featured guest is guitarist and aqua-culure specialist Micha Schellhaas, owner of Desert Coral Ranch in Joshua Tree, California. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4aAJcrOtU4I Follow Micha's coral farming work at https://www.desertcoralranch.com/ or on https://www.instagram.com/desertcoralranch/ Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every fi...
National Parks Arts Foundation Artist Residencies in 2024
January 06, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes - 43.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and Chaco Canyon and Fort Union in Northern New Mexico. Hear about how these artist residency opportunities are perfect for artists of all mediums, from pa...
Farm Fun in California's Sequoia Country
January 05, 2024 00:00 - 32 minutes - 28 MBFrom farmers' markets and agricultural events to farm-to-table dining, museums, botanial gardens, and farmcentric attractions and activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "California Sequoia Country" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses the farm and agricultural experience you can have in Tulare County. Featured Guests from Sequoia Tourism Council: - Donnette Silva Carter - Tulare Chamber or Commerce - http://www.tularechamber.org/ - Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visa...
Peggy Fiandaca - Scottsdale is Becoming a Blue Zone
January 04, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 30.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast focuses on how Scottsdale, Arizona is becoming a Blue Zone Community. Certified Blue Zones Communities have populations with greater well-being, improved health outcomes, reduced costs, and increased civic pride, all of which support healthy economic development. More: https://bluezonesprojectscottsdale.com/ Plus, hear about what's happening in the vineyard, Peggy's wine term of the month, and check out Peggy's Dried Cherry Gr...
Small Weddings and Elopements in Asheville, North Carolina
January 03, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 46.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on unique small weddings and elopements in Asheville, North Carolina. Hear about getting hitched on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a historic Victorian Mansion, a record store, and more, plus, romantic places that may lead to that special engagement! Featured Guests: - Steve & Karen Wilson @thelionandtherose2246 - The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ - Jay Schulz - Photographer...
Mike Guardia - Vietnam War History of January 1966
January 02, 2024 00:00 - 51 minutes - 44.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who discusses some of the Vietnam War history of January 1966, including Operation Crimp which was launched by U.S. and Australian Army forces. Mike also discusses some of Henry Kissinger's decisions related to the Vietnam War. Along with over 20 other military history books, is the author of the widely acclaimed biography “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,” that ...
Big Weekly Blend - Celebrate the New Year and Start of 2024
December 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBKick off the New Year and celebrate the first week of January, 2024 with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast. It's an inspiring and fun podcast chat that covers food and travel, pets, national holidays, music and pop culture, and much more. FEATURED GUESTS: - GLYNN BURROWS is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England as well as a family history expert. More: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ - ANGELA LAWS - Veteran global pet sitter and community manager at https://www.tr...
Shelley Armitage - A Habit of Landscape Poetry Book
December 31, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 31.3 MBAward-winning author and poet Shelley Armitage returns to Big Blend Radio to discuss her new poetry book, "A Habit of Landscape." This collection celebrates the convergent meanings of habit and habitat, each sharing the root words, “to dwell.” These poems hold sensate moments—family experiences, inner revelations, transformative places. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-XwNOnSjRQg Shelley Armitage, a professor, writer, naturalist, and conservationist, lives in the Chihuahu...
Resh Gala - Vegetable Gardening Made Easy
December 30, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 25.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Garden Gossip" Show features Resh Gala, author of "Vegetable Gardening Made Easy: Simple Tips & Tricks to Grow Your Best Garden Ever." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-vQLZcyJPFI Out now thorugh Cool Springs Press, "Vegetable Gardening Made Easy," is a smart garden know-how presented by a professional kitchen gardener who has “been there, done that” and wants nothing more than to see you succeed. Filled with over 80 quick and useful tips...
Historic Jefferson Highway Happenings in 2024
December 29, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 49.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the progress of the Jefferson Highway Association's programs and initiatives, including the upcoming Annual Jefferson Highway Conference and Sociability Run. This international conference will be held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024 FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL - President of the Jefferson Highway Association which originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known...
Ward Heinrichs - New 2024 California Employment Laws
December 28, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 31.6 MBFrom minimum wage to paid sick leave, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Business & Career Show features San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs who outlines the new 2024 California employment laws. Check out his article outlining some of the major law changes, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/new-2024-california-employment-laws/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Jd5e_JW3DHs As an experienced employment attorney Ward Heinrichs handles many types of e mplo...