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The holiday season is upon us and that means airports will be busy! On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show, travel advisor Cheryl Ogle shares some great travel tips that range from packing and lugging gifts, to dealing with cancelled or delayed flights, and even airport security (TSA) rules. Read more about it on Cheryl's blog:  https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2023...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda talks about the time when she met and interviewed Suzanne “Bobo” Bollins who lived at notorious Taylor Camp (1969-1977) in Kauai , where young people fleeing the Vietnam War and materialism of the mainland were living out the ultimate hippie fantasies, seemed a good prospect. It was said that Bobo swam the...

From Egypt to Southern California and Florida, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on holiday escapes and destinations. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-XO0eSXI5Gs   FEATURED IFWTWA TRAVEL WRITERS: * MICHELE D. BAKER is a world traveler, travel writer, photographer, author, and co-owner of Treasures of Egypt Tours and Pyramids O...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business & Career Show features author, professional coach, and organizational trainer Rita Sever who discusses the Whys & Hows of Showing Sincere Appreciation in the Workplace.  WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/a3lVJSFlSNQ   Points of discussion include: * Why and how does it matter that we express gratitude?&nbs...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel & Leisure Show focuses on unique holiday attractions, destinations, and festive events and community celebrations across North America. FEATURED GUESTS:  * DEBORAH WAKEFIELD of CityPASS, who shares how you can save BIG on the top attractions in Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Dallas, Houston, S...

Get a Taste of November on this episode of Big Blend Radios BIG WEEKLY BLEND Show featuring 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor Ivan Flowers. Hear how make his Harvest Blend recipe and a fun conversation about this week’s foodie holidays such as Pupusa Day (Nov. 12), French Dip Day (Nov. 12), Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day (Nov. 12), Indian Pudding Day (Nov. 13), Pickle Day (Nov. 14), S...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Cori Solomon who shares her adventures in Torrance, Southern California. This city, a part of Los Angeles County, is also part of the South Bay, a group of coastal cities that include Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. Torrance lies along a mile-and-a-half stretch of beachfront on the Pacific Ocean. Like all the be...

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Thursday “New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association” Show features innkeepers Steve & Kathy Hiatt, owners of the historic Bottger Mansion of Old Town. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/TQDEO5jW1DQ   Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this romantic Bed & Breakfast is the perfect home base for an amazing variety of activities. B...

Photographer G. B. Smith discusses his stunning new photobook, "Pathways," that features several of his multi-award-winning images which highlight the interaction between man-made structures and nature.  The curation reflects the simplicity and uncluttered form of Smith's distinctive black and white style. Informed by his experience with color blindness, Smith’s work encourages the viewer to...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Chrissy Holm who discusses her inspirational coming-of-age memoir, "Finding Sunlight: A Coming-of-Age Memoir About Love Within the Wreckage of Purity Culture." In “Finding Sunlight” (Wise Ink, November 14, 2023), Chrissy separates purity culture, LGBTQ religious trauma, and a patriarchal f...

From family photo portraits to custom crafted belts, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on unique gift ideas and shopping adventures in Asheville, North Carolina. Featured Guests: - Steve & Karen Wilson - Innkeepers & Owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/   - Jay Schulz - Photographer a...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Jamie Edwards, a world traveler, and award-winning travel writer and photographer. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OpuCtlptbyk   In the literal sense, travel has taken Jamie to the far corners of the Earth—from the Arctic Circle to the Antarctic continent. In her travels, she’s bungee jumped in New Zealand, climbed the Tiger’s Nest in B...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who shares some fascinating the military history stories regarding Thanksgiving, and also talks about Veterans Day. Along with many other military history books, Mike Guardia is the author of the widely acclaimed biography “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,” that chronicl...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin talks about the science and power of Gratitude. You can read her article about why and how to embrace thankfulness here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-power-of-gratitude/   WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/i9E5rgKp7Qw   Shelley Whizin is the fou...

From Native American Heritage Month to Peanut Butter Lovers Month and much more, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast celebrates November and covers holidays, historic happenings, and pop culture fun from Nov. 5-11, 2023. FEATURED GUESTS: * Ceramics Artist Andrea Faye - https://www.andreafaye.com/   * Horse Trainer & Author Christy Wood - https://wdnhorse.com/  ...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" who talks about the “Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King" public art project, Funded by the Scan Design Foundation, the exhibition features six giant hand-built troll sculptures by Danish environmental artist, Thomas Dambo.  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Njf9TmtBHSM &...

Chihsaun Yang returns to Big Blend Radio's "Toast to the Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) to talk about her new solo music and EP "Pearls" that was recently released as the electronic music duo ESCP with Bob Garrett. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/xjCE1xkVuqo   Chihsuan Yang (Violin, Erhu, Piano), a native of Taiwan, began studying m...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on Holiday Shopping, Events & Activities in California's Sequoia Country. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/XDFHUZxpdHo   Featured Guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include: - Donnette Silva-Carter - Tulare Chamber of Commerce http://www.tularechamber.org/   - Kristy Martin - Porter...

This special episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" Show was recorded on Oct. 31, 2023 at LDV Winery's vineyard near Willcox in Southeast Arizona. Peggy Fiandaca and her winemaker husband talk about their wines and vineyard, and walk us through three tastings of their new Viogner which is currently aging in two types of French Oak barrels, and stainless steel. It's a fascinating proce...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" show features acclaimed progressive artist Dave Kerzner who has just released his latest album “Heart Land Mines Vol. 1.” It’s an autobiographical concept album about leaving Los Angeles in the 90s after a breakup and driving cross country with a guitar to think, reflect and write songs. The album is Kerzner’s fourth solo effort following up on his...

From Halloween to the Day of the Day and beyond, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast celebrates the end of October and the start of November. FEATURED GUESTS from the Tucson Sisters in Crime: - EVA ELDRIDGE - Writer and editor of the "Trouble in Tucson" Anthology. More: https://evaeldridge.com/   - PATRICK WHITEHURST - Author of books “Haunted Monterey County” and “Murd...

On, or about, the 5th of November every year, England celebrates the foiling of a plot, in 1605, to kill the King and Members of Parliament, which very nearly succeeded. This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK , who shares the history of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, and how Engalnd celebrates Bonfire Night. Read his article here: https...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features ecologist Carl Safina, author of the new book “Alfie & Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe?”  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xi4-yaYDwFU   When Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they’d rescued, she’d be a temporary prese...

This "Spooktacular" episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show features wild Louisiana ghost stories and some of the state's historic haunted sites you can visit in Natchtioches, Alexandria, and New Orleans. The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as “The Pines to the Palms Highway,” and runs from Winni...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, California employment attorney Ward Heinrichs gives an overview of when to call an employment attorney. This conversation is for employers and employees.  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/pO_RTnGwruE   As an experienced employment attorney Ward Heinrichs handles many types of employment claims, including: pay disputes, sick leave, discri...