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Big Blend Radio Food Wine Travel Fest - Texas Wine
October 09, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 29.1 MBUnless you live in Texas, you may not have had the pleasure of sampling wines that are made in the Lone Star State. Texas ranks 5th in U.S. wine production, with over 400 bricks and mortar wineries, placing it behind only California, Washington, Oregon, and New York. While the largest winery density is in the Texas Hill Country, there are actually wineries across the state, including many outside of eight designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). As part of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Friday ...
Big Blend Radio Food Wine and Travel Fest - Rogue Valley Wine Country in Oregon
October 09, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 40.2 MBThe Rogue Valley is located in southern Oregon. Three towns, Medford, Ashland, and Grants Pass, garner the largest population in the area. From these cities, one can experience all the Rogue Valley has to offer, including Crater Lake, the wineries, other natural wonders, including many waterfalls and its numerous outdoor activities. As part of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Friday Food Wine & Travel Festival with the International Food Wine & Travel Association (IFWTWA), Eli Matthews of Travel Medfor...
Big Blend Radio Food Wine and Travel Fest - Taste Alaska
October 09, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.1 MBJuneau, Alaska stands on one of the largest wilderness areas in the United States. The largest US capital city by area, Juneau is a destination known for wildlife, fishing, glaciers, shopping, restaurants and artistic flare. As part of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Friday Food Wine & Travel Festival with the International Food Wine & Travel Association (IFWTWA), Midgi Moore – CCTP, owner of Juneau Food Tours, talks about her culinary tours and brand new Taste Alaska! Box Subscriptions that offer an ...
Big Blend Radio Food, Wine and Travel Fest
October 09, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Friday Food Wine & Travel Festival, airing live from from the Hummingbird Inn in Easton, MD. On This Episode: - Eric Levinson, innkeeper/owner of the award-winning Hummingbird Inn, a stately 1865 Queen Anne Victorian in historic Easton, MD - Margaret Davis Ghielmetti, a world traveler, two-time Moth StorySLAM winner, and author of “Brave(ish): A Memoir of ...
Big Blend Radio Travel - California to Arkansas and Pennsyvania
October 07, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station Travel Show, airing live from Lancaster Ridge B&B in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. ON THIS EPISODE: - California’s Sequoia Country- Travel spotlight on fall and winter in Tulare County in Central California with representatives from the Sequoia Tourism Council: Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Parks, Katie Wightman - Sequoia Parks ...
Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Show - Music, Family, Pets and Travel
October 04, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Show broadcasting live as part of the Big Blend Radio Fall Festival Series, from Peach Tree City, Georgia. ON THIS EPISODE: - Rosie Reader - Maria Coder discusses her new play-based website RosieReader.com that’s filled with book-inspired activities and free printables for little kids to provide literary escapism, virtual resources for parents,...
Big Blend Radio: Travel - Louisiana to Florida and North Carolina
September 30, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Vacation Station Travel Show broadcasting live as part of the Big Blend Radio Fall Festival Series, from artist Andrea Faye Boswell’s Studio B in Peach Tree City, Georgia. ON THIS EPISODE: - Fall in Natchitoches - Arlene Gould and Kelli West share what there is to experience during the fall and early winter in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana. - The Magnolia Plantation...
Big Blend Radio: A Toast to New Music - Sun King Rising and Jimmy Williamson
September 27, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s “Toast to New Music” Champagne Sundays Show broadcasting live as part of the Big Blend Radio Fall Festival Series, from Peach Tree City, Georgia. On This Episode: - Sun King Rising is the professional moniker of singer/songwriter/piano player John Blangero who hails from Port Isabel, Texas. Hear about his debut album “Delta Tales” releasing this fall through P...
Big Blend Radio: Visit Erie, Pennsylvania - The Flagship City
September 25, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 49.9 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station Travel Show focusing on Erie, Pennsylvania. As part of our Fall Festival series, Chris Temple of Visit Erie gives a seasonal overview of all there is to see and do in Erie, the “Flagship City” that’s home to beautiful Presque Isle State Park, and known for its historic sites, outdoor recreation, wine and craf...
Big Blend Radio: Adventure's in North Dakota's Badlands
September 23, 2020 23:00 - 49 minutes - 44.2 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Big Blend Radio’s Fall Festival “Vacation Station” travel show with travel writer Debbie Stone who shares how there’s “Plenty Good with North Dakota’s Badlands!” As covered in her article on NationalParkTraveling.com, Debbie talks about her adventures in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, that protects over 70,000 acres, spread across three s...
Big Blend Radio: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
September 20, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 26.6 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Big Blend Radio’s Fall Festival “Garden Gossip” show with John VanderHaagen of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a 158-acre botanical garden, art museum, and outdoor sculpture park located in Grand Rapids Township, Michigan. It’s Michigan's second most popular tourist attraction, one of the...
Big Blend Radio: A Visit to Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania
September 18, 2020 18:00 - 38 minutes - 34.4 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Big Blend Radio’s Fall Festival “Garden Gossip” show with Patricia Evans of Longwood Gardens. Located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Longwood Gardens is the most visited public garden in America, and spans 1,100 acres featuring 20 indoor gardens, 20 outdoor gardens, meadows, and woodlands showcasing more than 11,000 types of plants. In add...
Big Blend Radio: Peggy James - Paint Still Wet Album
September 16, 2020 23:00 - 43 minutes - 38.9 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio's Fall Festival Series, featuring Wisconsin singer-songwriter Peggy James and producer Jim Eannelli, who share some of the songs and stories behind her new album, "Paint Still Wet." Peggy James defies categories. There is a lot of country in her songwriting and her voice— but a lot of other elements as well. On her fifth album, "Paint Still Wet," Peggy is a pop ar...
Big Blend Radio: New Music - Johnny Schaefer, Bill Livesay, Elliot Nelson
September 13, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s “Toast to New Music” Champagne Sundays Show, airing live from Baker, Florida. On This Episode: - Johnny Schaefer, backup singer for Josh Groban, Melissa Manchester, Sarah Brightman, Sarah Vaughan, Pete Townshend, Billy Idol, Daihann Carroll, and more, discusses his inspiring new single “Unflown.” - Billy Livesay, best known for his work with E Street Band lege...
Big Blend Radio: Memphis is Ready for Your Visit!
September 11, 2020 18:00 - 39 minutes - 35.4 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Friday Food, Wine & Travel Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). This episode features Milton Howery of Memphis Tourism who shares what there is to see and do, year-round, in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis is home to over 60 unique attractions like the Memphis Pyramid, and famous musica...
Big Blend Radio: Nature and Pet Connection
September 09, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection Show, broadcasting live from Indianapolis, Indiana. ON THIS EPISODE: - Asbury Woods- Executive Director Jennifer Farrar shares the various environmental education programs and four season outdoor recreational opportunities offered at Asbury Woods in Erie, Pennsylvania. This beautiful 205 acre park and publi...
Big Blend Radio: A Visit to The Brewerie in Erie, Pennsylvania
September 06, 2020 19:00 - 59 minutes - 53.4 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Eat Drink & Be Merry Show. This episode was recorded on-site at The Brewerie at Union Station in Erie, Pennsylvania, known for being Erie's Original Brew Pub & Restaurant that serves up fresh handcrafted ales paired with a unique menu of exceptional quality. Featured guest on this beer tasting conversation is founder/ preside...
Big Blend Radio: Courtyard Winery in Lake Erie Wine Country
September 06, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 46.9 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Eat Drink & Be Merry Show. This episode was recorded on-site at Courtyard Winery in the heart of Lake Erie Wine Country, right on Route 20 in the historic town of North East, PA. The winery specializes in small lot, hand-crafted award-winning wines. Featured guests on this wine tasting episode include Courtyard Winery winemak...
Big Blend Radio: Author and Poet Lisa Samia in Gettysburg
September 04, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutes - 37.3 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour, and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s First Friday Toast to The Arts & Parks Show. This episode features author and poet Lisa Samia, chosen as a poet-in-residence at Gettysburg National Military Park. Hear about Lisa's recent visit to Gettysburg, her writing, and Civil War-related essays and poetry collections including “The Nameless ...
Big Blend Radio: Exploring Erie, Pennsylvania
September 02, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour, and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station Travel Show, broadcasting live from the historic Spencer House Bed & Breakfast in Erie, Pennsylvania. Hear about what there is to see and do in Erie, PA with featured guests: - Steve & Lisa Freysz - Innkeepers at Spencer House Bed & Breakfast - Brian Gula - Environmental Educa...
Big Blend Radio: Historical Books, Authors, and Bed & Breakfasts
August 30, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Day 5 of Big Blend Radio’s “History, Heritage & Culture” Festival, broadcasting live from Fenton, Michigan On This Episode: - Author Annette Valentine discusses her historical fiction series that includes "Eastbound from Flagstaff" and its sequel, "Down to the Potter's House". - Spotlight on Historic Bed & Breakfasts including The Lion & T...
Big Blend Radio: Historic Louisiana, Peru and England
August 28, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Day 4 of Big Blend Radio’s “History, Heritage & Culture” Festival, broadcasting live from Fenton, Michigan On This Episode: - (Northwest Louisiana Historic Sites - Park Manager Carrie Miller shares the history and visitor experience at Fort Jesup State Historic Site and the Louisiana Country Music Museum. THIS INTERVIEW IS BEING RESCHEDUL...
Big Blend Radio: War Dogs, Harpers Ferry, and the Human Past
August 26, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Day 3 of Big Blend Radio’s “History, Heritage & Culture” Festival, broadcasting live from Fenton, Michigan On This Episode: - Major: A Soldier Dog - During World War II, thousands of Americans sent their pets to Fort Robinson in western Nebraska where the U.S. Military established the Fort Robinson War Dogs Training Center. Author Trevor Jones’ new b...
Big Blend Radio History Festival Day 2: Military Aircraft and Soviet History
August 23, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Day 2 of Big Blend Radio’s “History, Heritage & Culture” Festival, broadcasting live from Fenton, Michigan On This Episode: -Foxbat Tales - July 1967: At the Moscow Air Show, the Soviets unveiled six new state-of-the-art aircraft. From among this lineup of new fighters and interceptors stood the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25—purportedly capabl...
Exploring Historic Northwest Nebraska - Day 1 of Big Radio's History Festival
August 21, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 35.8 MBDay One of Big Blend Radio's History Festival features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures In Northwest Nebraska, where she explored important landmarks for pioneers making their way out west during the mid-1800s, including Chimney Rock, Scotts Bluff, Legacy of the Plains Museum, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, and even Carhenge. Tens of thousands of people traveled through this area, attracted to the forgiving terrain along the Platte River. The Oregon, California and M...
Big Blend Radio: Stay and Play in Michigan
August 19, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station Travel Show, airing live from The Leonard at Logan House in Grand Rapids, Michigan! On this Episode: - The Leonard at Logan House - Innkeepers Ken and Ruth Andrus discuss what there is to see and do in Grand Rapids and share the amenities and history of the Inn that dates back to 1914, and is located in the ...
Big Blend Radio: Ed Miller - A Trucker's Tale
August 16, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MBThis episode of Big Blend Radio features Ed Miller, a 60 year veteran truck driver who discusses the world of truck driving and his memoir “A Trucker’s Tale: Wit, Wisdom, and True Stories from 60 Years on the Road.” Out now through Apollo Publishers, the book reveals ‘behind the highway’ secrets, stories, and gossip, and gives an inside look at the allure of the work and the colorful characters who haul our goods on the open road. Featured music is “Big Road Blues” from the “Goin’ Home” albu...
Big Blend Radio: Travel and Tourism During COVID-19
August 14, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Friday Food, Wine & Travel Show, broadcasting live from Georges on York B&B in Taneytown, MD. On this Episode: - TOURISM & TRAVEL WRITING - Linda Kissam, President of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. - TRAVEL YOUNGER - Travel writer and nomad Norm Bour shares his travel adventures during the CO...
Big Blend Radio: Travel, New Books and Music
August 12, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio broadcasting live from Wild Wisteria B&B in Chadds Ford, PA. On This Episode: - ALL OF US WARRIORS - Award-winning author Rebecca Whitehead Munn discusses her new book that shares twenty stories from the front lines, and offers valuable support to those facing cancer. - HAPPY CAMPER - Los Angeles musician/songwriter Bob Beland discuss...
Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Show - Music, Monsters and More!
August 09, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of Big Blend Magazines for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Variety Show, broadcasting live from Top of The Mountain AirBnB Stay in Springville, Pennysylvania. On This Episode: - DR CHRISPY - The renowned music producer, space scientist, and aerospace engineer presents his new EP, “Transitory.” - MONSTER DAY ONLINE - Amy Dugan - Visit Greeley, Micehlle Kempema - Colorado Mode...
Big Blend Radio: Mount Everest to Pinnacles and Hawaii Volcanoes National Parks
August 07, 2020 18:30 - 2 hours - 110 MBON THIS EPISODE OF BIG BLEND RADIO: - Bombardier Blood - Hear about this inspiring doumntary with hemophiliac film director Patrick James Lynch and documentary subject Chris Bombardier. - Discover San Benito County - Jen Rodriguez, Tourism Director of San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau in Central California, talks about the region's parks including Pinnacles National Park, along with the local public art, wineries, and culinary destinations. - Artist-in-Residence Progr...
Big Blend Radio Travel Show: Big Trees, Garden Tours, and More!
August 05, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station Travel Show, broadcasting live from The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. On This Episode: - California’s Sequoia Country - Travel spotlight on Tulare County in Central California featuring Sequoia Tourism Council representatives: Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon Nat...
Big Blend Radio: Celebrate Music and The Arts Festival - Day 5
August 02, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Day 5 of Big Blend Radio’s “Celebrate Music & The Arts” Festival, broadcasting live from Tampa, Florida. Focusing on Music & The Arts of Southern Arizona, this episode features: - Michael Ely - Vocalist and songwriter who performed with his late husband guitarist James “Spider” Taylor. Michael and Spider spent decades in the music indust...
Big Blend Radio Celebrate The Arts Festival - Day 4
July 31, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Day 4 of Big Blend Radio’s “Celebrate Music & The Arts” Festival, broadcasting live from Tampa, Florida. On This Episode: - Contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick joins the show as special guest co-host and to talk about the Southwest New Mexico Clay Arts Trail. - Sandy Blankenship, Executive Director of the Exeter Chamber of Comme...
Big Blend Radio Celebrate Music and The Arts Festival - Day 3
July 29, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Day 3 of Big Blend Radio’s “Celebrate Music & The Arts” Festival, broadcasting live from Tampa, Florida. On This Episode: - Literary publicist Ellen Whitfield of Books Forward, discusses the company’s 20-year success and recent expansions, as well as book marketing and promotion. - Chip Schutzman, President of Miles High Productions, dis...
Big Blend Radio: Celebrate Music and The Arts Festival - Day 2
July 26, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Day 2 of Big Blend Radio’s “Celebrate Music & The Arts” Festival, broadcasting live from Tampa, Florida. On This Episode: - Thriller and mystery author August Norman discusses his latest novel “Sins of the Mother”, along with his writing, acting, and comedy careers. - Isolde Fair, 16-Year-old singer, composer, and musician discusses her ...
Big Blend Radio Celebrate Music and The Arts Festival - Day 1
July 24, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publisher team of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Day 1 of Big Blend Radio’s “Celebrate Music & The Arts” Festival, broadcasting live from Tampa, Florida. On This Episode: - Special guest co-host Johnny Mastro, harp player and founder of Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys heavy rockin' blues band of New Orleans, who are getting ready to release their new album. - Blues guitar great Joe Louis W...
Big Blend Radio:Sharpco Hotels in Natchitoches and Alexandria, Louisiana
July 23, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 23 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, publishers of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, as they visit Natchitoches, the oldest settlement in Louisiana for the third time. Offering plenty of outdoor recreation, history and culture, fun family activities, fabulous food, shopping and festive events, this vibrant destination is home to the downtown National Historic Landmark District, the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, and Melrose Plantation, is ...
Big Blend Radio: Go Natchitoches, Louisiana!
July 22, 2020 23:00 - 52 minutes - 47.4 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, publishers of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, as they visit Natchitoches, Louisiana for the third time (and there are plenty of reasons why!). Founded in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana, and celebrates a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American and Creole cultures. This vibrant destination is home to the downtown Natio...
Big Blend Radio: Lynn Goebel - Graystone Winery in Palisade, Colorado
July 19, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Eat, Drink & Be Merry Show featuring Lynn Goebel of Graystone Winery. Located on the Palisade Fruit and Wine Byway in the heart of Colorado’s Wine Country, Graystone is a small boutique winery that specializes in ruby red and white Ports. Founded in 2001 and producing quality, double-gold award-winning dessert Ports, Graystone is the only Porthouse in Colorado. Featured music is “Ho...
Big Blend Radio: Hot Springs, Arkansas to Tyler, Texas
July 17, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station Travel Show, airing live from the Rosevine Inn Bed & Breakfast in Tyler, Texas. As part of the Love Your Parks Tour, this travel spotlight on Hot Springs, Arkansas known as "Spa City" and Tyler, Texas known as the "Rose Capital of America." On This Episode: - Bert and Rebecca Powell, innkeepers and owners of Rosevine Inn Bed & Breakfast in Tyler, Texas. - Robert &...
Big Blend Radio: Sarah Elliston - Are You a Leader or a Boss?
July 15, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutes - 35.9 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Success Express Business & Career show. What does it take to be a leader? How do you know if you are a leader or a boss? As Sarah Elliston explains, it’s all about relationships. Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us, is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a work...
Big Blend Radio: Earth Sanctuary on Whidbey Island, Washington
July 12, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life show that focuses on Earth Sanctuary in Langley, on Whidbey Island in Washington State. Earth Sanctuary is a tranquil, yet ever evolving, 72-acre retreat featuring self-guided or formal walking tours. Here one can experience beauty, tranquility and spiritual adventure. Within the private park you will find a nature reserve with beautiful wildlife ponds, approximately ...
Big Blend Radio: Exploring Costa Mesa, San Juan Islands, Thailand
July 10, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Friday Food, Wine & Travel Show, broadcasting live from Lubbock, Texas. This monthly show is in partnership with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). On this Episode: - Costa Mesa to San Juan Islands - From Southern California to the Pacific Northwest, this summer and fall travel discussion ...
Big Blend Radio: Steve Rogers - Staring Into Nothing Prog Ensemble
July 05, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Toast to The Arts Show, broadcasting live from Lubbock, Texas. This episode features Steve Rogers of the prog ensemble Staring Into Nothing, who have just released their second album “Love.” Staring Into Nothing wields a foundation of melodic progressive rock to explore new musical and thematic terrain. Founders Steve Roge...
Big Blend Radio: Blues Singer Shirley King and the Flying Tortuga Brothers
July 03, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Toast to The Arts & Parks Show, broadcasting live from Florence, the Antique Capital of Colorado. ON THIS EPISODE: - Flying Tortuga Brothers - South Florida artists Carl Stoveland and Shannon Torrence discuss their art careers, and upcoming National Parks Arts Foundation artist residency where they will spend the month of Se...
Big Blend Radio: National Parks and National Geographic Kids
July 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio, broadcasting live from Florence, the Antique Capital of Colorado. On This Episode: - Southwest Colorado National Parks - Travel writer Debbie Stone shares her adventures in Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Mesa Verde National Park, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Read her article on NationalParkTrave...
Big Blend Radio: A Mother-Daughter Odyssey Through Chronic Illness
June 29, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life Show, broadcasting live from Florence, the Antique Capital of Colorado. This episode features Anna Penenberg, author of “Dancing in the Narrows: A Mother-Daughter Odyssey Through Chronic Illness.” Dancing in the Narrows (July 7, She Writes Press) chronicles a mother and daughter’s multiyear journey through illness and trauma. At sixteen, Anna’s yo...
Big Blend Radio: Family History Travel Adventures and Classic Film
June 28, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBTracing your family roots? Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour, for Big Blend Radio’s Way Back When history show. On this episode, Glynn Burrows, family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, shares five tips on researching and traveling to uncover your family history this summer. Steve Schneickert will join in the conversation, plus, we will broadcast hi...
Big Blend Radio Summer Fest - Day 5 - Travel, Music , History and Wine
June 26, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBJoin Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Day 5 of Big Blend Radio’s Summer Fest, broadcasting live from Florence, the Antique Capital of Colorado. On This Episode: - Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva,” travel writer and President of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association - Hilarie Larson, wine educator, sommelier, travel writer, and owner of Northwinds Win...