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What's your favorite love song? From Melissa Manchester and Sting to Peter Gabriel, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Bob Dylan, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show focuses on Love Songs and Ballads with award-winning vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer.  Johnny Schaefer co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 1st Sunday. Keep up with him and his music at https://hearjoh...

This episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer Linda Kissam, "Food Wine & Shopping Diva," focuses on the Annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Show. Held every winter this esteemed event welcomes over 65,000 guests from around the globe as they descend upon Tucson, Arizona to buy, sell, trade, and immerse themselves in rare and captivating gems, minerals, and fossils at more than 40 gem show loc...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast remembers popular rock 'n roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson, along with pilot Roger Peterson, who were all killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa on February 3, 1959.  We revisit an interview with Lindsay James, Executive Director of Visit Mason City in Iowa, a destination near the...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features artist Diana Miller, the latest National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Diana lives on the island of Hawai’i near Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, combining her passion for art and environmental stewardship. Hear about her art, love of the park, and her advocacy...

Will you being red today to spread awareness of women's cardiovascular health? To shine the spotlight on the fact that heart disease is the number one killer of women, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast observes Wear Red Day (National Wear Red Day) and American Heart Month with Dr. Jacqueline Eubany. Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrologist, and author...

In honor of Black History Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on the African American History, Culture, and Experiences in Tulare County, California.  FEATURED GUESTS: - Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. More: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm   - Donette Silva Carter - Tulare Chamber of Commerce. More: htt...

In honor of Black History month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" Podcast focuses on Mississippi Blues history and culture.  FEATURED GUESTS: - MARGO COOPER - Writer, Photographer, and author of “Deep Inside the Blues: Photographs & Interviews," which is out now through University Press of Mississippi. Visit: https://www.margocooper.com/   - JOHNNY MASTRO - Frontma...

This episode of Big Blend Raio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show is all about plant-based eating and cooking with Yecenia Currie, a world traveler, yoga instructor, foodie, and author of “Sweet & Savory Life: Simple Flavor-Filled, Plant-Based Recipes to Nourish Mind, Body, & Spirit." In a world where the health-conscious and flavor-seekers can unite, each page of Yecenia Currie’s new cookbo...

"Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward." Carol Channing (January 31, 1923 - January 15, 2019) Get ready for us to dip our toes into hot chocolate on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast! Enjoy our celebration of National Hot Chocolate Day while we also honor the life and legacy of actress and comedian Carol Channing with...

From cooking classes and sunset cruises to the lush scenery and rugged beaches, this episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION travel show features travel writer Eva Eldridge who shares her recent experiences in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/falling-in-love-with-cabo-san-lucas-mexico/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

“To Travel is to Live.” Hans Christian Andersen From solo adventures and romantic escapes to road trips and multigeneraltional cruises, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Plan for Vacation Day (January 30) with some well-learned travel advice.  OUR WEBSITES & RESOURCES FOR TRAVEL INSPIRATION * Park & Travel Site: https://nationalparktraveling...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show features author, professional coach, and organizational trainer Rita Sever who discusses how to lead, create, and cultivate a compassionate workplace. Points of discussion include: * What is compassion at work?  * How are compassionate workplaces different?  * What does compassion look like at work?  *...

From Dodge City to Paola, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates Kansas, "The Sunflower State," which was admitted to the Union as our 34th US State on January 29, 1861. Along with some music, movie, and literary pop culture, hear about the state's history, parks, and famous travel routes like Route 66 and the Jefferson Highway, and the Santa Fe and Pony Express Natio...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the new Ted DeGrazia exhibits on display now, including the annual "Way of the Cross," "Rodeo," and "DeGrazia's Master of Arts Thesis Paintings." DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Op...

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Plato This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates Global Community Engagement Day with a discussion on how music has the power to unite and build community.  FEATURED GUESTS: - JOEY STUCKEY who co-hosts every 4th Sunday and is an award-winning blind guitarist, so...

From ancient human footprints to mammoth findings, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK, who talks about fossil hunting and ancient history of Norfolk, England. Read his article about it all, here: http://tinyurl.com/yhh62zeu   WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/IEZwDR4EGnw   Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth S...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on Winter Events, Activities, and Unique Lodging Destinations Palm Springs, California.  Featured guest is Kimberli Munkres who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan...

"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." Charles M. Schulz This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Chocolate Cake Day (January 27) with Shelley Whizin, author and transformational life coach. Check out Shelley's family recipe "The Shirley Whizin Killer Chocolate Cake" Here: http://tinyurl.com/3urvjrvj   BOOK OF THE DAY: “W...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features legal and environmental historian, author, and attorney Lowell E. Baier. Hear about the history and importance of the Endangered Species Act as well as his two related books The Codex of the "Endangered Species Act: Volume 1, The First Fifty Years", and "Endangered Species Act: Volume 2, The NextFifty Years." More at https://lowel...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast is all about Books for Horse Lovers. FEATURED GUESTS: * CHRISTY WOOD is a world champion horse trainer also exhibiting in jumping and trail, a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations, and owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Hear about her books "Hoofpri...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the history of the highway in Paola, Kansas.  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:/...

From St. Augustine to the Everglades and beyond, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Florida Day (January 25) with travel writers Kathleen Walls and Diane Dobry. Hear about parks and destinations, historic sites and haunted history, food and drink and more.  FEATURED GUESTS:  * KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author of numerous Florida books....

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on the legal issues surrounding "Bro Culture." Read his article here: http://tinyurl.com/yu6vw2a4   WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/O_TLt29_q7g   Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. Mo...

Do you prefer smooth, or chunky? This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Peanut Butter Day (January 24) with some fun peanut butter history, fun facts, and a conversation with Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona. Check out Donna's yummy recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/   Learn more about The Pea...

It's all about New York City on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone." Hear all about the Apollo Theater, Museum of Ice Cream, Tenement Museum, Museum of Broadway, High Line Park, and the NYC Library. Check out Debbie's NYC Articles & Photos: * Apollo Theater: http://tinyurl.com/bddjf4z5   * Museum of Broadway: http://tinyurl.com/22ae2zsr   * Museum...