Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glenn Hileman who talks about his novel, “A Yellow House in the Mountains” (March 2024). WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/1UC6gTwWG_o   Based on a remarkable true story, the book honors the lives of his parents, Lyle and Marylin, who were lost to Colorado’s East Troublesome Fire, by showcasing the love, faith and determination which guid...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features ALLEN WHITMAN, former bassist with legendary virtuoso guitarist JOE SATRIANI and co-founder of the San Francisco-based influential instrumental surf-rock trio THE MERMEN.  Hear about his new soundtrack/ambient album “MONOGATARI NO FŪKEI" that incorporates acoustic guitar-driven sonic environments with samples and synth that forwards a pace matching its...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" show with travel writer Debbie Stone, we hear about her fall adventures in Grand Teton National Park, as well as her lodging experiences at Snow King Resort and Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Teton Village. Read Debbie's Grand Teton story here: https://tinyurl.com/2kxd4epn Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4t...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features NYC multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Marlon Cherry who talks about his music career and 5th solo album "Fever Dreaming In Lo-Fi”. This collection of music is an eclectic mix of styles, ranging from Rock, Dream Pop, Jazz, Experimental, World Beat, and even a splash of A Cappella R & B. Marlon handles all of the instruments and vocals on the bulk of t...

Recorded onsite, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Tales of Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia" podcast features Lance Laber, Executive Director of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson, Arizona. Hear about holiday gifts, the current Ted DeGrazia exhibits on display until Jan. 24, 2024 including “DeGrazia’s Beggars”, “Scenes from the Revolution," and "DeGrazia in Black and White," plus, about the visi...

Say Goodbye to November and Hello to December on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND Show featuring musician Joey Stuckey who covers some of the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Nov. 26-Dec. 4, 2023. Check out this week's Music Playlist - Cake, Candles & Trees:  * On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/39mwswpf   * On Spotify:...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK , who shares the history of rail travel in England and what visitors can experience today as part of their vacation. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/rail-travel-in-england/   Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as...

It's all about Holiday Gifts on this episode of Big Blend Radio with Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona since 1997.  Open from October-April, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition where folks gather to buy nuts and peanuts, homemade peanut brittle and peanut butter, fine chocolates and confections, snacks and candies, dried fruit and dates, holiday gift baskets, and...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features authors Meghan Elizabeth Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli who discuss their book, "The Conceivable Future: Planning Families and Taking Action in the Age of Climate Change."  Drawing from their decade of work with the organization Conceivable Future, Kallman, a sociologist and Rhode Island State Senator, and Ferorelli, an acti...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features authors Rob Long and Andrew Dolberg who discuss their new book "The Great Weather Diviner," a thrilling and heartwarming young adult fantasy adventure. "The Great Weather Diviner" follows the journey of Junior, a young groundhog who idolizes his father, the mayor of Punxsutawney. When a devastating flood strikes their small m...

It's all about Holiday Celebrations, Shopping, and Festive Fun on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show!  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, Louisia...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Show focuses on how employment lawyers and Human Resource specialists help small business owners, management, and employees.  Featured Guests: - California employment attorney Ward Heinrichs. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/   - Sara Nicholson, President/CEO of Clear HR Solutions, Inc. More: http://www.clearhrstyle.com/...

Celebrating the holiday season in Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show was recorded onsite.  Featured guests: - Arlene Gould - Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau - Sara Spillman - Merci Beaucoup Restaurant - Ralph Ney - Louisiana Travel Association & GM of Baton Rouge Marriott H...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Audrey Gale who talks about how she pushes the envelope and abandons tropes in her new Depression-era medical thriller, "The Human Trial." The novel merges three genres: historical fiction, medical thriller, and coming-of-age story, cast with imperfect, relatable characters.    WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/c3...

It's all about healthy and delicious Thanksgiving side dishes on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show featuring Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine."  See Ruth's Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes: * Cranberry Sauce & Sweet Stuffing: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healthy-than...

It's all about having a Fun, Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving Weekl on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND Show featuring Dr. Jacqueline Eubany. Along with Thanksgiving Dr. Jackie's conversation also covers some of the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Nov. 19-25, 2023. Check out this week's THANKSGIVING MUSIC MIX Playlist:  * On...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the History of Place, Materials, Style & Meaning of American Burial Markers.  The most durable materials available were generally chosen for markers, but the technology available to move, inscribe, or polish those materials also played a big role in the stylistic development of burial markers. See her article cover...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki who discusses her compelling new memoir “Dancing Into the Light: An Arab-American Girlhood in the Middle East,” (She Writes Press). The story followes her multi-cultural upbringing of belonging to two vastly different cultures, finding her place within both, and the search to find the inherent harmony in worlds at...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author and entrepreneur Marc Joseph, co-founder of the resource site https://babyboomer.org/   WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/uL9jVc0qvlk   Marc's first book “The Secrets of Retailing…How to Beat Wal-Mart” was written to help entrepreneurs and small businesses compete against the big guys. Known as "Gramps Jeffrey," Marc is also t...

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...