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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Travel Writer Debbie Stone - Experience Lake Placid's Olympic Legacy
December 27, 2023 00:30 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" focuses on what you can experience in Lake Placid, one of three locations in the world that have hosted two Winter Olympics (1932 and 1980). She toured three of the four Lake Placid Legacy Sites: Mt. Van Hoevenberg, The Olympic Jumping Complex, and The Olympic Center. The fourth is Whiteface Mountain, the site of the Olympic alpine events. Read here story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/lake-placids-olympic-leg...
Travel Writer Debbie Stone - Wondrous Niagara Falls
December 27, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" focuses on what you can experience in Niagara Falls with Over the Falls Tours, a top-rated, family-owned and operated company since 1994. Niagara Falls’ unparalleled beauty and storied history is a magnet for tourists from around the world. They come to marvel at the grandeur and power of these spectacular formations, which straddle the U.S. (New York) and Canada (Ontario). Read Debbie's article and see her photos from h...
A Festive Winter Holiday Season and End to 2023!
December 24, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBCelebrate Christmas and the Winter Holiday Season and End of 2023 with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast that ends with a special Christmas Hollywood History segment by Steve Schneickert! FEATURED GUESTS: - JOEY STUCKEY co-hosts every 4th Sunday and is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ - DIANE DOBRY is a travel writer, podcaster, and memoirist. More: https://hungarian...
Glynn Burrows - Artisans Showcase England's Real Local Life
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 51 MBFrom jewelers to glass blowers, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK, who shares how artisans and craftsmen and women provide an authentic local experience in England. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-real-local-life-of-england-by-visiting-artisans/ Watch this Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8dfPVmh_YFg Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel dest...
David Sedlak - Water For All
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features professor and award-winning author David Sedlak, who discusses his new book, “Water for All: Global Solutions for a Changing Climate." Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UMN9alDYvLk The current approach to providing water is failing to meet the demands of the growing population and the challenges brought on by climate change. In "Water for All," David Sedlak argues there are solutions to address global water s...
Lea Brovedani - End of Life Care
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lea Brovedani shares insight on planning for end of life care. Known as the "Soul Journey Doula," Lea is an end-of-life doula, also known as a death midwife. In this role, she helps fill the gap between medical and hospice care, and provides support for your own and your family’s emotional, spiritual, and non-medical physical care needs before, during and after death. She gives people the emotional support and tools to be fully present at the end. More at ...
Cheryl Ogle - Cruising Europe's Christmas Markets
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 25.8 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle is all about her experience Cruising the Christmas Markets of Europe including Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava! This is a follow up episode to our "Christmas in July" segment with Cheryl where she talked about the planning of the cruise, which you can listen to here: https://youtu.be/imKlF4LgO9c?feature=shared Check out Cheryl's blog about her Christmas Market Cruise here: https://...
Linda Ballou - Falling in the Footsteps of John Muir
December 20, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda reminisces about her adventurous horse-pack trip into the High Sierras, a story she shares in her travel memoir "Lost Angel Walkabout." The experience was also part of the inspiration behind her award-winning novel, "The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mpF7GEOnB7I Follow Linda's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her ...
Scotty Williams - A Visit to the Historic American Cemetery in Natchitoches, Louisiana
December 20, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 26.6 MBRecorded onsite at the historic American Cemetery, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show features Scotty Williams with the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest LA History Museum in downtown Natchitoches, Louisiana. Every first Friday, Scotty leads a free and incredibly fascinating walking tour of the American Cemetery where he shares the life stories of those who are laid to rest there. Established around 1737, the cemetery is said to be the oldest c...
Why Join the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
December 19, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 39.1 MBThis special episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features five board members who share the benefits of joining the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. They also give a brief overview of the 2024 IFWTWA Conference experience in upstate New York. FEATURED GUESTS: * Cori Solomon - IFWTWA President and Membership Chair. More: https://www.writtenpalette.com/ * Amy Piper - IFWTWA Director & Publications Editor. More: https://followthepiper.com...
Ruth Milstein - Cooking a Rack of Lamb
December 18, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show, Ruth Milstein shares tips on buying and cooking lamb, and explains how to make her easy and delicious Rack of Lamb recipe that's served on a bed of mashed potatoes with turnip. The recipe is featured in her Gourmand award winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine," and you can get it on our website here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/rack-of-lamb-with-mashed-potatoes-and-turnip/ Keep u...
Big Weekly Blend - Holiday Traditions, Travel, Music and More!
December 17, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBCelebrate December and Winter Holiday Season on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast that features a fun and festive conversation with four travel writers who chat about holiday traditions, food & wine, travel, music, family history, and more! FEATURED GUESTS: * LINDA BALLOU - Travel writer and author. Visit http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ and https://lostangeladventures.com/ * JO CLARK - Travel writer and photographer. Visit https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ ...
Artist Victoria Chick - Why Be a Patron of The Arts?
December 17, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBFrom museums and art centers to educational events and programs, this episode of Big Blend Radio features artist Victoria Chick who explains the importance and benefitsof supporting the arts. Victoria also talks about The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico. It is destined to be a cultural jewel for communities within Southwest New Mexico, and a magnet for art lovers traveling in the state. SWRMA & Art Center will offer exciting educational opportun...
Gavin Booth and Marni Patterson - Must-Do Travel Experiences
December 16, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 41.4 MBFrom Northern Greece and New Brunswick, Canada to South Carolina and Texas, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on must-do travel experiences. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DEyiuX1RkKQ FEATURED IFWTWA TRAVEL WRITERS: * GAVIN BOOTH and his wife Karen started CoupleintheKitchen.com while on a wine-filled trip to Sonoma, California. Their blog is focused on building a strong relationship through frequent date nights, travel ad...
Innkeeper Ryan Miller - Experience Winter in Santa Fe, New Mexico
December 15, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBFrom skiing to art, dining, and festive celebrations, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on what to experience this winter and holiday season in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Featured guest is Ryan Miller, who along with his wife Jessica, owns and runs The Bobcat Inn in Santa Fe, New Mexico. See their beautiful property here: https://www.bobcatinn.com/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rLJ9jEJo5Uc Stay New Mexico T...
Author Marschall Runge M.D. - Coded to Kill
December 14, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 28 MBIs medicine’s greatest breakthrough also the world’s most efficient killing machine? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Dr. Marschall Runge who discusses his ripped-from-headlines thriller “Coded to Kill” warns of the dangers rooted in the advancement of medical technology. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/J3UIiZ9GGv0 MARSCHALL RUNGE, MD, PhD, is the executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the U...
Dan Howard - What to Experience in Park City, Utah
December 13, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience in Park City, Utah, a world-renowned destination for outdoor adventure and mountain town charm. While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City offers year-round recreation, stunning scenery, a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, and a historic Main Street lined with charming shops, delightful restaurants, a...
Rock Journalist and Author Steve Rosen - Tonechaser
December 12, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 35.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Steve Rosen, a veteran rock journalist who discusses his book, "Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen." Rosen first met Edward in 1977 and had a friendship with him that lasted until 2003. "Tonechaser" chronicles that relationship and describes in poignant and heartfelt detail what it felt like to be friends with him. More: https://www.tonechaserbook.com/ As a contributor to "Guitar Player" magazine, Rosen also w...
Guitarist Buddy Whittington - Texas Scratch
December 11, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes - 20.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features guitarist Buddy Whittington who discusses TEXAS SCRATCH, the legendary and highly anticipated blues album featuring three iconic, guitar slinging Texans and their friends. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/HwR_HIs4Azw Texas Scratch consists of renowned Texas guitarists Jim Suhler (George Thorogood and the Destroyers), Buddy Whittington (John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers), Vince Converse (Sunshine Heights) and the driving drum beat of Jeff S...
Red Hot Shame - You Can't Make Me Album
December 11, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 28.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Northern California indie rockers Red Hot Shame who have just released their fourth album, "You Can't Make Me." Fronted singer-songwriter Xeff Scolari the album features frequent collaborators Steven Pitsenbarger (vocals, percussion), Ryan Wilson (guitar), Spencer Kennedy (bass, drums, keys, vocals), and Mark Bennet (harmonica). Music videos for their new tracks “Stone” and “Vampire Empire” are out now with more in the works. Learn more at: https://ww...
Dr. Norman Rosenthal - Seasonal Affective Disorder
December 11, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 18.6 MBSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and its less severe variant the winter blues are estimated to affect 1 in 5 people in the United States – tens of millions altogether. Dr. Norman Rosenthal, M.D., returns to Big Blend Radio to discuss his latest book, "Defeating SAD: A Guide to Health and Happiness Through All Seasons." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aNFwx-14994 Dr. Rosenthal is the world renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author who first described seasonal affective...
Big Weekly Blend - Travel, Holiday Food, Music, and More!
December 10, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBCelebrate December and the Winter Holiday Season on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast that covers holiday food, cooking and baking, seasonal music and holidays, and travel destinations that span from Tucson, Arizona and Coastal Mississippi to New Brunswick, Canada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. FEATURED GUESTS: * EVA ELDRIDGE - Travel writer and editor of "Trouble in Tucson: A 2023 Left Coast Crime Anthology." More: https://evaeldridge.com/ * LISA EVANS - Travel wri...
Designer David Rios - The Velvet Rope Hotel and Trixie Motel in Palm Springs
December 10, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 24.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show with Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels features acclaimed designer David Rios who talks about his incredible work at the luxurious Velvet Rope Hotel and Trixie Motel. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/l8vI6QS60GE Featuring nine unforgettable suites as well as the Valerie Bar, The Velvet Rope Hotel is a lavish Palm Springs oasis that pays homage to its Hollywood roots. Visit https://thevelvetr...
Barbara Redding - A Magical Tour of Morocco
December 09, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 40.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Barbara Redding who talks about her three-week tour of Morocco that went from Tangier to the Sahara Desert, and then out to cosmopolitan Casablanca. Check out her article and photos, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-magical-tour-of-morocco/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oyOapzAO5iA Barbara Redding is an award-winning freelance travel writer based in Austin, Texas. ...
Holiday and Winter Fun in California's Sequoia Country
December 08, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 29.8 MBFrom snowshoeing and hiking among the Giant Sequoia trees to festive holiday events and dining destinations, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the holiday and winter experiences you can enjoy in California's Sequoia Country. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bhbNLytqHWw Featured Guests: - Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm ...
Peggy Fiandaca - Wine & Food Pairings for the Holidays
December 07, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 27.9 MBIt's all about Holiday Wine and Food Pairings and tasting the on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. During the podcast we taste LDV Winery's 2017 R.E.D., a blend that showcases all three of LDV's red grapes with characteristics from each grape showing in the finished wine. Limited new oak was used to let the flavors and aromas of the Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah to be expressed. And along with the wine term of the month and the vineyard update, hear about ...
Celebrate Winter and the Holiday Season in Asheville, North Carolina
December 06, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 23 MBFrom frozen waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest to festive fun on the Holly Jolly Grayline Trolley Christmas Tour, the magical decor at the The Biltmore, and colorful holiday lights at the North Carolina Arboretum, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on Winter Adventures and Holiday Fun in Asheville, North Carolina. Featured guests are Steve & Karen Wilson, owners and innkeepers of The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a grand pink lady located in the h...
Military History Author Mike Guardia - Fire in the Hole
December 05, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who talks about his brand new book, “Fire in the Hole: Tales of Combat with the 1st Engineer Battalion in Vietnam.” "Fire in the Hole," follows the deployment of Charlie Company, 1st Engineer Battalion during their deployment to Vietnam in 1965-66. These combat engineers set minefields, cleared Viet Cong tunnels...and traded fire with the meanest guerrillas that North...
Shelley Whizin - It's Important to Reflect on Your Accomplishments
December 04, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin talks about the importance of reflecting on our accomplishments and how it can help us pave the way for a successful new year. Read her article about it here: https://tinyurl.com/5cy2r2p6 Shelley Whizin is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious L...
Big Weekly Blend - Eat, Drink & Be Merry this December!
December 03, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBGet ready to Eat, Drink & Be Merry and Celebrate the Month of December and the start of the Winter Holiday Season on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast. FEATURED GUESTS: * Vocalist & Composer Johnny Schaefer who discusses his Christmas music and favorote festive tunes, holiday foods and traditions, and more. Starting in January, Johnny will be our Big Weekly Blend guest cohost on every 1st Sunday. Hear Johnny's music at: http://www.hearjohnny.com/ * Ivan Flowers,...
Linda Kissam - Fresh Flavors for Holiday Celebrations
December 03, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBFrom sparkling mocktails and cocktails to gourmet holiday sets and gift baskets, this episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer Linda Kissam, "Food Wine & Shopping Diva," focuses on Fresh Flavors for Holiday Celebrations. Read Linda's article that's chockful of suggestions: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fresh-flavors-for-holiday-celebrations/ FEATURED GUESTS: * CAREY REILLY who shares festive drink and decor ideas with Martinelli's Sparkling Ciders. More at https://careyreill...
Traveling Musician and Composer Ben Cosgrove - Bearings Album
December 02, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBTraveling musician and composer Ben Cosgrove returns to Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) to talk about his recent travels, artist residency experiences, and beautiful new album "Bearings." Cosgrove’s new album "Bearings" represents the latest chapter in a career that to date has included solo performances in 49 states (all but Delaware), as well as artist residencies and collaborations with Acadia, Isle Royale, Glac...
Author Glenn Hileman - A Yellow House in the Mountains
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 39.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Glenn Hileman who talks about his novel, “A Yellow House in the Mountains” (March 2024). WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/1UC6gTwWG_o Based on a remarkable true story, the book honors the lives of his parents, Lyle and Marylin, who were lost to Colorado’s East Troublesome Fire, by showcasing the love, faith and determination which guided them through difficult times. More: https://yellowhouseinthemountains.com/ Hosted on Acast. Se...
Acclaimed Bassist Allen Whitman on Big Blend Radio
November 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features ALLEN WHITMAN, former bassist with legendary virtuoso guitarist JOE SATRIANI and co-founder of the San Francisco-based influential instrumental surf-rock trio THE MERMEN. Hear about his new soundtrack/ambient album “MONOGATARI NO FŪKEI" that incorporates acoustic guitar-driven sonic environments with samples and synth that forwards a pace matching its title: “Landscape Of Stories." The movement, using field recordings made on a recent visit to Japan...
Debbie Stone - Fall Adventures in Grand Teton National Park
November 29, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" show with travel writer Debbie Stone, we hear about her fall adventures in Grand Teton National Park, as well as her lodging experiences at Snow King Resort and Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Teton Village. Read Debbie's Grand Teton story here: https://tinyurl.com/2kxd4epn Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here:https://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Marlon Cherry - Fever Dreaming In Lo-Fi
November 28, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features NYC multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Marlon Cherry who talks about his music career and 5th solo album "Fever Dreaming In Lo-Fi”. This collection of music is an eclectic mix of styles, ranging from Rock, Dream Pop, Jazz, Experimental, World Beat, and even a splash of A Cappella R & B. Marlon handles all of the instruments and vocals on the bulk of the pieces, with some wonderful guest contributions from Terre Roche (The Roches), Susan Hwang, Pau...
A Visit to DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson, Arizona
November 27, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 15.3 MBRecorded onsite, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Tales of Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia" podcast features Lance Laber, Executive Director of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson, Arizona. Hear about holiday gifts, the current Ted DeGrazia exhibits on display until Jan. 24, 2024 including “DeGrazia’s Beggars”, “Scenes from the Revolution," and "DeGrazia in Black and White," plus, about the visiting artisits in the Little Gallery, and upcoming La Fiesta de Guadalupe held on Dec. 3, 2023. ...
Goodbye November and Hello December - Musician Joey Stuckey on Big Weekly Blend
November 26, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBSay Goodbye to November and Hello to December on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND Show featuring musician Joey Stuckey who covers some of the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Nov. 26-Dec. 4, 2023. Check out this week's Music Playlist - Cake, Candles & Trees: * On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/39mwswpf * On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3cmnmafh JOEY STUCKEY is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, compose...
Glynn Burrows - Rail Travel in England
November 26, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 37.7 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK , who shares the history of rail travel in England and what visitors can experience today as part of their vacation. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/rail-travel-in-england/ Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um Learn more about N...
Holiday Gift Shopping at The Peanut Patch
November 25, 2023 18:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBIt's all about Holiday Gifts on this episode of Big Blend Radio with Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona since 1997. Open from October-April, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition where folks gather to buy nuts and peanuts, homemade peanut brittle and peanut butter, fine chocolates and confections, snacks and candies, dried fruit and dates, holiday gift baskets, and gourmet gifts including salsas, relishes, jams, syrups, preserves, olives, and more. They’re known f...
Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli - The Conceivable Future
November 25, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features authors Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli who discuss their book, "The Conceivable Future: Planning Families and Taking Action in the Age of Climate Change." Drawing from their decade of work with the organization Conceivable Future, Kallman, a sociologist and Rhode Island State Senator, and Ferorelli, an activist and former Climate Bureau editor, offers both informed perspective and practical steps for taki...
Authors Rob Long and Andrew Dolberg - The Great Weather Diviner
November 24, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 26 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features authors Rob Long and Andrew Dolberg who discuss their new book "The Great Weather Diviner," a thrilling and heartwarming young adult fantasy adventure. "The Great Weather Diviner" follows the journey of Junior, a young groundhog who idolizes his father, the mayor of Punxsutawney. When a devastating flood strikes their small mining town, Junior embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the disaster and save his home fro...
Holiday Celebrations on the Historic Jefferson Highway
November 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIt's all about Holiday Celebrations, Shopping, and Festive Fun on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show! 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/ - LACY BURSON - Mainstreet Director of Marshall, Texas. Marsha...
How Human Resource Specialists and Employment Lawyers Help Businesses
November 23, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 48.3 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Show focuses on how employment lawyers and Human Resource specialists help small business owners, management, and employees. Featured Guests: - California employment attorney Ward Heinrichs. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ - Sara Nicholson, President/CEO of Clear HR Solutions, Inc. More: http://www.clearhrstyle.com/ Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: ht...
A Festive Time in Natchitoches, the Oldest City in Louisiana
November 22, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 57.6 MBCelebrating the holiday season in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show was recorded onsite. Featured guests: - Arlene Gould - Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau - Sara Spillman - Merci Beaucoup Restaurant - Ralph Ney - Louisiana Travel Association & GM of Baton Rouge Marriott Hotel - Len & Judy Garrison - Travel Writers and publishers of SeeingSouthern.com Founded in 1714, Natc...
Author Audrey Gale - The Human Trial
November 21, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Audrey Gale who talks about how she pushes the envelope and abandons tropes in her new Depression-era medical thriller, "The Human Trial." The novel merges three genres: historical fiction, medical thriller, and coming-of-age story, cast with imperfect, relatable characters. WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/c3liqSGArAw More: http://audreygaleauthor.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Ruth Milstein - Healthy and Delicious Thanksgiving Sides
November 20, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 18.5 MBIt's all about healthy and delicious Thanksgiving side dishes on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show featuring Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." See Ruth's Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes: * Cranberry Sauce & Sweet Stuffing: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healthy-thanksgiving-holiday-sides/ * Baked Pumpkin in Herbs: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baked-pumpkin-in-her...
Celebrate Thanksgiving Week - Big Weekly Blend with Dr. Jackie Eubany
November 19, 2023 18:00 - 52 minutes - 44.2 MBIt's all about having a Fun, Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving Weekl on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND Show featuring Dr. Jacqueline Eubany. Along with Thanksgiving Dr. Jackie's conversation also covers some of the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Nov. 19-25, 2023. Check out this week's THANKSGIVING MUSIC MIX Playlist: * On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2pzuapst * On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/24bxtjx3 Dr. Jackie is a b...
Artist Victoria Chick - The History and Art of American Burial Markers
November 19, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 42 MBOn this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the History of Place, Materials, Style & Meaning of American Burial Markers. The most durable materials available were generally chosen for markers, but the technology available to move, inscribe, or polish those materials also played a big role in the stylistic development of burial markers. See her article covering burial markers in the United States from Colonial times to now: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/histo...
Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki - Dancing Into the Light Memoir
November 18, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 34.1 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki who discusses her compelling new memoir “Dancing Into the Light: An Arab-American Girlhood in the Middle East,” (She Writes Press). The story followes her multi-cultural upbringing of belonging to two vastly different cultures, finding her place within both, and the search to find the inherent harmony in worlds at odds with each other. “Dancing into the Light” is a story of love, loss, and renewal, and of o...