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Welcome to Part Two of our 4-Part Big Blend Radio NATURE CONNECTION Podcast series focusing on Nature Destinations Around the World and Across America.  ON THIS EPISODE: - LINDA BALLOU, award-winning travel writer and author, talks about her experience at Sacha Lodge in Ecuador as well as the natural highlights of where she lives in Los Angeles. Learn more about Linda, who hosts Big Blend Rad...

Welcome to Part One of our 4-Part Big Blend Radio NATURE CONNECTION Podcast series focusing on Nature Destinations Around the World and Across America. This episode features fine art nature photographer and co-host Margot Carrera who discusses sacred spaces in nature, and how we can energetically and spiritually help give back to nature. See Margot's photography, here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ma...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the historic music and songs of the Jefferson Highway Era. 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 to New Orleans, Louisiana.  FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL, Presiden...

From the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to the Columbia and Snake Rivers, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle is all about River Cruises in America. 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 well...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda takes us to Tasmania where she spent a week exploring Cradle Mountain National Park, the Cataract Gorge in Launceston, and Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park on the sunny east coast.  With 40 percent of the land in this island state preserved with 880 tracks lacing the national parks, Tasmania i...

From wildflower hikes and family activities to annual festivals that celebrate the arts, seasonal flowers, history and culture, and more, it's all about Spring 2024 Celebrations 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.  F...

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and photographer Julie Diebolt Price who gives a fun overview of her southwest road trip from Phoenix, Arizona to Golden, Boulder, and Denver in Colorado, and Santa Fe and Albuquerque in New Mexico.  Hear about the restaurants, public art, unique experiences, and amazin...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show, Ruth Milstein shares an easy recipe for Chocolate Cake Balls that uses already baked or bought chocolate cake, plus, wine pairing tips. See the recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chocolate-cake-and-wine/   Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand awarding-winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New I...

In honor of World Whale Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show features global travelers and innkeepers Steve & Karen Wilson who talk about their whale watching experiences in North America and around the world from Washington State, Cape Cod, and Hawaii, to Tonga, Canada, South Africa, and the Galapagos Islands. Started in 1980 by Greg Kauffman, founder of the Pacific Wha...

Have You Seen The One About...? On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick shares some personal observations about humor in art. Artists covered in this art podcast include noted illustrator Edward Abrams, artist Lund, and dark social realist Phillip Evergood. Read her article and view the art here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/personal-observations-on-humor-in-art/   Vi...

In honor of World Pangolin Day, observed every third Saturday of February, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast focuses on the characteristics of Pangolins, why they have become the most trafficked mammal in the world, and the wildlife conservation organizations that are working to save and protect them.  Wildlife Conservation Organizations Working to Protect and Save Pan...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features bestselling author Peter Kageyama who discusses his latest Kats Takemoto novel, MIDNIGHT CLIMAX. In MIDNIGHT CLIMAX, Kats Takemoto, the nisei private detective from his first novel HUNTERS POINT, returns to investigate the murder of a young Chinese girl, killed in a covert CIA brothel in the heart of San Francisco. Her family, members of a Tong, a powe...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Almond Day (Feb. 16, 2024) and National Almond with Chocolate Day (July 8, 2024) with fun facts about this beloved tree nut including its history and cultural significance, amazing nutritional benefits, culinary uses, and sustainable farming.  If you want to see the Almond Tree Blooming Season which happens between...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea talks about how to handle the end-of-life stage of a spouse or beloved partner. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/hkO5QoT_QoA   Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula: * Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices * Emotion - Honor feelings * Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning...

Kendra Petty began life by enduring years of childhood abuse, culminating in a stunning breakout from a cult led by her own parents that nearly consumed her. She married a physically and emotionally abusive woman with a hidden drug habit. She successfully climbed the corporate ladder – only to discover she worked for an organized crime family that later attempted to poison her. And after being dia...

In honor of Arizona becoming the 48th state admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912, today's episode of Big Blend Radio features Lisa Hopper, Executive Director of the Arizona Heroes Memorial.  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oPNqMjY3EnQ   The AZ Heroes Memorial pays tribute to Arizona's veterans, active military, first responders, and healthcare workers. The site in N...

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food Wine & Travel Show” with IFWTWA features Meg Heinen of CityPASS, who shares how you can save BIG on the top attractions across North America in landmark cities and destinations like Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, San Diego & Southern California, San Francisco, Seattle, and Toro...

From the pyramids of Egypt and the Sahara Desert of Morocco to the Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration in East Africa and Table Mountain in Cape Town, this episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Travel Africa Day (February 13). Africa is the world's second-largest continent covering approximately 11.7 million square miles, and is home to 7 Natural Wonders of the World including the Ngorongoro Crat...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA, best-selling author and founder of Prep Expert. Hear about his new book, "Digital SAT Playbook: Winning Strategies to Achieve Your Dream Score."  Since appearing on Shark Tank and striking an investment deal with billionaire Mark Cuban, Dr. Shaan Patel has turned Prep Expert into the industry leader of SAT and ACT pr...

“Melodies bring memories, That linger in my heart, Make me think of Georgia, Why did we ever part?” by Stuart Gorrell and Hoagy Carmichael From Ray Charles, Otis Redding, and James Brown, to REM, the B-52s, Allman Brothers, The Black Crowes, Outkast, Jason Aldean, and Johnny Mercer, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast celebrates National Georgia Day (Feb. 12) by honoring the...

Featuring Emmy and multiple award-winning guitarist Brian Tarquin, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Guitar Day (Feb. 11) and the release of his latest "Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends" collaborative album "Beyond the Warrior's Eyes."  The follow up to "Brothers in Arms," this album also features legendary jazz violinist Jean Luc Ponty, and guitar...

Welcome to the "ABC's of Horses," Big Blend Radio's new equestrian podcast with equestrian expert Christy Wood. New episodes drop every 2nd Saturday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET.  Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail, and her students are world champions who join her on the show team. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded h...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Judy Karnia who provides a delightful overview of what to experience in sunny Scottsdale, Arziona. Hear about the city's nature and outdoor recreational adventures, the virbant downtown, art and cultural activities, as well as the delectable dining and wine tasting opportunities. Read Judy's article...

From the visual and performing arts to outdoor recreation, historic sites, museums, cultural celebrations, and culinary offerings, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on what to experience in Santa Fe this spring and summer. Featured guest is innkeeper Walt Wyss of Four Kachinas Inn and El Farolito Bed & Breakfast Inn. Watch...

It's all about Cooking with Wine on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. Plus, hear about what's happening in the vineyard, and Peggy's wine term of the month. Check out Peggy's recipe for Wine Poached Salmon along with her tips for cooking with wine, here:  http://tinyurl.com/mw3sw43r   WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/GA2ju0_u0Vs   Featu...