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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features award-winning author Julie Ryan McGue who discusses her new memoir, “Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood.” Julie McGue’s parents always longed for a big American family—and their adoption of Julie and her twin sister Jenny seemed to satisfy that yearning. But as the couple continue adding adopted and biological...

Celebrate International Friendship Month with Big Blend Radio’s WORLD PARTY that aired live on Feb. 2, 2025, with hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team behind Big Blend Magazines, guest cohost Johnny Schaefer, and special guests in the world of travel, writing, and music.  FEATURED PARTY GUESTS & SEGMENTS: –  JOHNNY SCHAEFER , cohost of Big Blend Ra...

This Music Monday episode of Big Blend Radio features Northern California guitarist/singer/songwriter Piet Dalmolen discusses his long-awaited debut album TIME STANDS STILL. Boasting eight eclectic compositions, this talisman resonates through an ambitious amalgam of sublime psychedelic rock, soulful jazzy blues, and indie-Americana. Bobbing and weaving amidst the foundational chemistry of bass, d...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with Shelley Whizin celebrates Self-Renewal Day (Feb. 2), a day dedicated to stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing activities that nurture our growth, maturity, and joy. It’s an opportunity to take a deep breath, reflect on our lives, and renew ourselves—mind, body, and spirit. Read Shelley's article about Self-Renewal, here: http...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Khulan Enkhtaivan, founder of Amu Nutrition, about their wellness teas. Linda's tasting experience was informative and engaging, delving into the unique flavors, health benefits, and cultural significance of their teas. Read her story about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-tea-tasting-journe...

From Tangier, Morocco to Sunny Palm Springs in Southern California and the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, this episosde of Big Blend Radio closes off January (National Staying Healthy Month) and looks toward the renewal of spring with a focus on healthy travel destinations and experiences.  FEATURED TRAVEL WRITER GUESTS: - BARBARA REDDING talks about her time at the luxurious Fairmont Taz...

This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates the 58th Annual World Ag Expo happening February 11-13, 2025 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. Hear about the expo's new Women in Ag pavillion, Seminars, Wine & Cheese pavillion, Ag Tours, the Toyota giveaway, and more. Visit: https://www.worldagexpo.com/   FEATURED GUESTS: - Donnette Silva Carter - CEO of Tulare Chambe...

From social media and reviews to book clubs, signings, and readings, and even digital versus audio and print, Jennifer Vance, Marketing Director of Books Forward, discusses book trends for 2025 and shares marketing and PR advice for new and established authors.  Founded by Julie Schoerke as JKS Communications, this year Books Forward is celebrating 25 years of excellence in book marketing and...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her experiences in historic Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. Old Town Scottsdale is a mecca for tourists, who flock here to shop for unique souvenirs, peruse the art galleries and public art installations, check out historic sites from the late 1880s, and dine and imbibe at the many restaurants and watering h...

If you could thank someone or something who inspired you career-wise, who or what would it be, and why? This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates National Thank You Month and International Creativity Month with hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter team behind Big Blend Magazines. FEATURED GUESTS - JOHNNY SCHAEFER: Award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of the Gratitude C...

Featuring Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the new exhibits featuring southwest artist Ted DeGrazia.  New exhibits at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun include "Ted DeGrazia in the Studio of Diego Rivera" (Jan. 31 - Sept. 3, 2025), “Louise Serpa's Portraits of Ted DeGrazia” (Jan. 31 - Sept. 3, 2025), and “The Way of the C...

Whether it's a special live performance or joint recording, two artists coming together can often take creativity to a new height. Celebrate International Creativity Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey who chats about noteworthy musical duos and duets, along with his upcoming trip to the Annual Grammy Awards and NAMM show. The conversation a...

When you think of visiting England, doesn't a proper English tea with scones, finger sandwiches, and sponge cake come to mind?  In celebration of January being National Hot Tea Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on the history of England's popular Afternoon Tea Tradtion and how it was served and enjoyed back in the 18th and 19th centu...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Cheryl Leutjen, who discusses her latest book, "Madness on the Brink of Eco-Apocalypse: Furious Facts, Dark Humor & SOS Calls to Action." A follow up to her award-winning book "Love Earth Now," the book confronts the human-caused harm on Earth’s life support systems. Weaving “furious facts” with dark humor and vivid prose, Cheryl offers concrete...

What is your favorite pie? From Grape Pie to Rhubarb Pie, join us in celebrating National Pie Day and all Pie Day Celebrations with this Big Blend Radio episode focusing on the history of pie along with how it is enjoyed across the America and around the world, plus, recipes and techniques. FEATURED GUESTS:  * SARA SPECTER, co-owner of Bells Up Winery in Oregon. More: https://bellsupwinery.co...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show features Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, who shares some of his favorite experiences on the Jefferson Highway. The Jefferson Highway Association 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...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on California Workplace Rights During Disasters including Labor Code §1139 and Labor Code § 230.8. Check out Ward's about the laws and regulations, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-workplace-rights-during-disasters/   Based in San Diego, California, Ward repre...

From Sculptors to Stained Glass Designers to Authors and Singer-Songwriters, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WOMEN MAKING HISTORY Podcast Celebrates Women in the World of Arts, as part of January being International Creativity Month. FEATURED GUESTS: - SHARON K. KURTZ is a travel writer and award-winning photographer. Hear about the folk artist women she met during her recent visit to Peru, and...

Move Over Winter Weather, Let's Get Ready for Spring in Coastal Mississippi with this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's new travel podcast "Journey Jukebox with Lisa." From Mardi Gras to St Patricks Day, and from where to stay and play, there's so much to experience. COASTAL MISSISSIPPI TRAVEL PLANNING LINKS - Coastal Mississippi: https://www.coastalmississippi.com/   - Krewe of Nereids:...

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and travel advisor Janice Sakata-Schultze who talks about her Southern Caribbean cruising adventures with Virgin Voyages.  Check out Janice's blog posts about Virgin Voyages, here:  - San Juan, British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe: https://www.sanseitraveler.com/article/virgin-voy...

We're having fun with fennel, talking family suppers, and so much more on this episode of Big Blend Radio's COOKING WITH RUTH Podcast with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.”  Check out Ruth's Roasted Fennel Bulbs Recipe, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-fennel-bulbs/   Learn more ab...

Celebrate National Bootlegger Day (Jan. 17) and listen in as Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour" show "goes on the run" from Georgia to Florida, South Carolina, Maine, New York City and finally to the backwoods of Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Featured "Bootleggers and Runners" Include: - Author & Travel Writer Kathleen Walls: https://katywalls.com and https://americanroads.net/   - Author &amp...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on how supervision is about setting up your team for success. Rita explains how to follow SCOPE: S - Set Up for Success C - Communicate O - Oversee P - Partnership E - Expectations  Rita Sever is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTIC...

What if you were just told you had three months to live? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea discusses what priorities wishes and dreams you would focus on if you had 3 months to live in all domains of your life?  Those domains are: 1. Physical: Creating comfort in body and environment. 2. Emotional: Honouring feelings...

Celebrate National Walk Your Dog Month (January) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show that focuses on the benefits of walking your dog (for humans and their pup pals), and safety tips.  Big Blend Radio's PET CONNECTION Show is hosted by veteran pet sitters Nancy J Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter team behing Big Blend Radio & Magazines, and cohosted by An...