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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda reminisces about her adventurous horse-pack trip into the High Sierras, a story she shares in her travel memoir "Lost Angel Walkabout." The experience was also part of the inspiration behind her award-winning novel, "The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon."  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/m...

Recorded onsite at the historic American Cemetery, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show features Scotty Williams with the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest LA History Museum in downtown Natchitoches, Louisiana. Every first Friday, Scotty leads a free and incredibly fascinating walking tour of the American Cemetery where he shares the life stories of tho...

This special episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features five board members who share the benefits of joining the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. They also give a brief overview of the 2024 IFWTWA Conference experience in upstate New York. FEATURED GUESTS: * Cori Solomon - IFWTWA President and Membership Chair. More: https://www.writte...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show, Ruth Milstein shares tips on buying and cooking lamb, and explains how to make her easy and delicious Rack of Lamb recipe that's served on a bed of mashed potatoes with turnip. The recipe is featured in her Gourmand award winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine," and you can get it on our website...

Celebrate December and Winter Holiday Season on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast that features a fun and festive conversation with four travel writers who chat about holiday traditions, food & wine, travel, music, family history, and more!  FEATURED GUESTS: * LINDA BALLOU - Travel writer and author. Visit http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ and https://lostangeladv...

From museums and art centers to educational events and programs, this episode of Big Blend Radio features artist Victoria Chick who explains the importance and benefitsof supporting the arts.   Victoria also talks about The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico. It is destined to be a cultural jewel for communities within Southwest New Mexico, and a magnet...

From Northern Greece and New Brunswick, Canada to South Carolina and Texas, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on must-do travel experiences. Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DEyiuX1RkKQ     FEATURED IFWTWA TRAVEL WRITERS: * GAVIN BOOTH and his wife Karen started CoupleintheKitchen.com while on a wine-filled trip to Sonoma,...

From skiing to art, dining, and festive celebrations, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on what to experience this winter and holiday season in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Featured guest is Ryan Miller, who along with his wife Jessica, owns and runs The Bobcat Inn in Santa Fe, New Mexico. See their beautiful property here: https://ww...

Is medicine’s greatest breakthrough also the world’s most efficient killing machine? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Dr. Marschall Runge who discusses his ripped-from-headlines thriller “Coded to Kill” warns of the dangers rooted in the advancement of medical technology.  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu...

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience in Park City, Utah, a world-renowned destination for outdoor adventure and mountain town charm.  While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City offers year-round recreation, stunning scenery, a vibrant cult...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Steve Rosen, a veteran rock journalist who discusses his book, "Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen." Rosen first met Edward in 1977 and had a friendship with him that lasted until 2003. "Tonechaser" chronicles that relationship and describes in poignant and heartfelt detail what it felt like to be friends with him. M...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features guitarist Buddy Whittington who discusses TEXAS SCRATCH, the legendary and highly anticipated blues album featuring three iconic, guitar slinging Texans and their friends.  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/HwR_HIs4Azw Texas Scratch consists of renowned Texas guitarists Jim Suhler (George Thorogood and the Destroyers), Buddy Whittington (...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Northern California indie rockers Red Hot Shame who have just released their fourth album, "You Can't Make Me." Fronted singer-songwriter Xeff Scolari the album features frequent collaborators Steven Pitsenbarger (vocals, percussion), Ryan Wilson (guitar), Spencer Kennedy (bass, drums, keys, vocals), and Mark Bennet (harmonica). Music videos for their...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and its less severe variant the winter blues are estimated to affect 1 in 5 people in the United States – tens of millions altogether. Dr. Norman Rosenthal, M.D., returns to Big Blend Radio to discuss his latest book, "Defeating SAD: A Guide to Health and Happiness Through All Seasons."  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aNFwx-14994   Dr. R...

Celebrate December and the Winter Holiday Season on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast that covers holiday food, cooking and baking, seasonal music and holidays, and travel destinations that span from Tucson, Arizona and Coastal Mississippi to New Brunswick, Canada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. FEATURED GUESTS: * EVA ELDRIDGE - Travel writer and editor of "Trouble in Tucson:...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show with Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels features acclaimed designer David Rios who talks about his incredible work at the luxurious Velvet Rope Hotel and Trixie Motel. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/l8vI6QS60GE   Featuring nine unforgettable suites as well as the Valerie Bar, The Velvet Rope Ho...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Barbara Redding who talks about her three-week tour of Morocco that went from Tangier to the Sahara Desert, and then out to cosmopolitan Casablanca. Check out her article and photos, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-magical-tour-of-morocco/   WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://yo...

From snowshoeing and hiking among the Giant Sequoia trees to festive holiday events and dining destinations, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the holiday and winter experiences you can enjoy in California's Sequoia Country. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bhbNLytqHWw   Featured Guests: ...

It's all about Holiday Wine and Food Pairings and tasting the on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. During the podcast we taste LDV Winery's 2017 R.E.D., a blend that showcases all three of LDV's red grapes with characteristics from each grape showing in the finished wine. Limited new oak was used to let the flavors and aromas of the Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah...

From frozen waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest to festive fun on the Holly Jolly Grayline Trolley Christmas Tour, the magical decor at the The Biltmore, and colorful holiday lights at the North Carolina Arboretum, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on Winter Adventures and Holiday Fun in Asheville, North Carolina. Featured guests are Steve & Karen Wilson...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who talks about his brand new book, “Fire in the Hole: Tales of Combat with the 1st Engineer Battalion in Vietnam.”  "Fire in the Hole," follows the deployment of Charlie Company, 1st Engineer Battalion during their deployment to Vietnam in 1965-66. These combat eng...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin talks about the importance of reflecting on our accomplishments and how it can help us pave the way for a successful new year. Read her article about it here:  https://tinyurl.com/5cy2r2p6   Shelley Whizin is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author...

Get ready to Eat, Drink & Be Merry and Celebrate the Month of December and the start of the Winter Holiday Season on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast.  FEATURED GUESTS: * Vocalist & Composer Johnny Schaefer who discusses his Christmas music and favorote festive tunes, holiday foods and traditions, and more. Starting in January, Johnny will be our Big Weekly B...

From sparkling mocktails and cocktails to gourmet holiday sets and gift baskets, this episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer Linda Kissam, "Food Wine & Shopping Diva," focuses on Fresh Flavors for Holiday Celebrations. Read Linda's article that's chockful of suggestions: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fresh-flavors-for-holiday-celebrations/     FEATURED GUESTS: * CAREY RE...

Traveling musician and composer Ben Cosgrove returns to Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) to talk about his recent travels, artist residency experiences, and beautiful new album "Bearings." Cosgrove’s new album "Bearings" represents the latest chapter in a career that to date has included solo performances in 49 states...