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Travel 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 MOV...

This 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...

In 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 htt...

Featuring 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 s...

In 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/...

Edward 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 adventure...

In 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 a...

This 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 s...

In 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...

This 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, co...

In 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 stronge...

On 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 Whi...

This 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...

This 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.c...

This 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....

From 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...

This 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 h...

This 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 @thelionandtherose224...

This 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...

Kick 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://...

Award-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/-X...

This 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 “bee...

This 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 wh...

From 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: h...

This 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 a...