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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward - a special NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY BROADCAST - features award-winning author Lynn Slaughter who discusses her writing process, and brand new adult mystery novel, "Missed Cue."  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9NJi6mb9oGI "Mised Cue" finds Lieutenant Cailtin O’Connor in a theatrical...

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station “Food Wine & Travel Show” with IFWTWA features 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, San Antonio, San Diego & Southern California, San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto. Learn more at https://www...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who explains the various forms of military communication systems, especially during battles like World War II, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. Along with many other military history books, Mike is the author of the widely acclaimed biography “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,”...

In today’s fast-paced world, effective communication has become more important than ever. However, it’s not just about exchanging words; it’s about engaging in conscious communication, and that's what this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show is all about. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PHMAow2DxIU Shelley Whizin shares how conscious communication in...

From Lions, Lizards & Elephants to Books & Vinyl, this episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast celebrates this month's national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Aug. 7-14, 2023. MUSIC PLAYLIST * Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bdfskedr   * Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2p9s95vz   SEE THIS WEEK'S RELATED ARTICLES, PODCASTS, R...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" who shares her tasting experience at Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery in Seattle.  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_eLVjGbVf0Y Located in Seattle’s lively Capitol Hill neighborhood, and the original of the 6 now available to visit, this popular roast...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Parks & The Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation features Leah Waybright, a life-long Her newest CD, “Dreamed” is out now and features members of Happy The Man, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Steely Dan. In this conversation Leah talks about her music, childhood in Gettysburg, and work in floral design and wildflowers, especially at T...

From visiting the iconic Giant Sequoia Trees and Fishing on Kaweah Lake and Lake Success to Viewing the Stars at the Dark Sky Festival or attending the Annual Dinuba Raisin Day Festival, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the end-of-summer summer experiences you can enjoy in the parks, forest, and local communities...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show focuses on Arizona Wine Vacations, the upcoming Harvest Season, white wines, and wine terminology. Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Their vineyard is in the Chiricahua foothills of southeast Arizona and their tasting room is in Scottsdale. More: http...

From whitewater rafting, river tubing, and forest ziplining to local baseball games, music festivals, and special events for nature lovers, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on what to experience at the end of summer in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. Featured guests Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville" are the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed an...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features blues rocker Lance Lopez who talks about his music career that started in Texas and Louisiana, and his blues-infused hard rockin' new album "Trouble Is Good" that's out now through Cleopatra Records.  Featuring a whole host of stellar guest performers including drummer Brian Tichy (Whitesnake, Foreigner), bassist Danny Miranda (Queen, Blue Öyster Cult)...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Donovan Plant, a former San Francisco private detective who spent nearly two decades chasing leads and tailing cheaters before returning to his musical roots in 2011. Since then, he has released two solo records, and now with the band he formed in 2018, DONOVAN PLANT & THE LEAFS have recently released their new 3-song EP NIGHT FEEL GOOD. Blending rock,...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, shares the musical legacy of Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia who shared dual passions for art and music. The album "Please Remember Me" features the first recordings of original DeGrazia scores from the 1930s, which are performed by faculty at the Tucson Community Music School, Tucson Jazz Institu...

Recorded from a small hobby farm in the Boston Mountains of Arkansas, this episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast celebrates musicians born in August, as well as this month’s national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings. MUSIC PLAYLIST * Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2tr53x25 * Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yuchm87x FOR RECIPES, PODCASTS & ARTICL...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features guitar legend Juan Carlos Quintero who discusses his music, management partnership with Amy Worthington of Inner Knot Records, and, upcoming album "Desserts," a delicious follow up to his album "Table for Five." A 30-year veteran, Juan Carlos Quintero has experienced multiple facets in the music industry as a recording artist, label owner, composer/publishe...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, composer Steve McAllister discusses the music on his new album “I hope you are okay.” Featuring stellar players, the album is made up of ten songs, recorded primarily during COVID with everyone working from home.  Says Steve, “It was a fun process: I’d write a song and form, send it to the drummer. It’d come back to me, I’d make a few additions then send it...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show features David Scheel. PhD, who has been studying octopuses for more than 25 years, specializing in animal behavior.  In his book, "MANY THINGS UNDER A ROCK: The Mysteries of Octopuses," Dr. Scheel shares his research, as well as that of other marine biologists, to show us much of what has been learned—and remains to be understood—about...

This episode of Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Show is all about three unique and historic lodging destinations.  FEATURED GUESTS: - Roger Bell - Jefferson Highway Association - https://jeffersonhighway.org/   - Arlene Gould - Natchitoches Tourism - https://natchitoches.com/   - Bridget Metoyer - Steel Magnolia House B&B in Natchitoches, Louisiana - http://steelmagnoliahous...

The California legislature is in the process of creating new laws. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs gives an overview of the new Legislative Bills Pending in California. For a list of the bills he talks about, see his article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/legislative-bills-pending-in-california/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/...

Memphis is a city with heart and a whole lot of soul. Take its pulse and register the passion, pride, and resiliency that resonates through the people. This is a town where the roots of history run deep, where music beats through the city’s lifeblood, and where the cultural tapestry is rich with influences from across the globe. And this is a place where visitors receive a warm welcome and good ol...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's ROAD TRIP RADIO Show features Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter team who host Big Blend Radio, publish various Big Blend Magazines, and travel full time on their Love Your Parks Tour which includes park road trips and petsitting. Take a listen as they take you on their impromptu road trip following the Jefferson Highway from Kansas City to Far...

From Cheese, Tequila & Wine to Buffalo Soldiers, Park Rangers, Barbies, Tigers & Mutts, Celebrate the end of July 2023 with Big Blend Radio’s BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast covering the holiday’s, birth anniversaries and pop culture history that spans July 24-30, 2023. For articles and recipes that connect with this week, see: https://tinyurl.com/2jt66by8 Airing every Sunday, this show is a comp...

From Cromer Crab and farm-fresh Ice Cream to historic Sandringham and the beautiful Norfolk Broads, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours, who shares 10 Must-Do Experiences in Norfolk, England. See Glynn's story and photos: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ten-must-do-experiences-in-norfolk-england/ Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth S...

Planning an Antarctic Adventure? This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and photographer Judi Cohen, who has cruised in Antarctica three times on both small expedition ships and mainstream cruise ships. Hear about her experiences and tips on that to consider before booking your Antarctic adventure. Read her article here: https://blendrad...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani who discusses what one can learn about living, from those who are dying. Read her article outlining these life lessons here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/life-lessons-from-those-who-are-dying/   WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/7hdUtvh0l1k   Known as the "Soul Journey Doula," Lea is a an end-of-life midwife. You...