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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the life, art, and legacy of midwest artist Grant Wood (1861-1942). Grant Wood was a master metal craftsman, jeweler, teacher, interior decorator, and a fine artist both celebrated and reviled during his lifetime. The turning point in his art life came when he exhibited “American Gothic” at the 1930 Chicago Art Institute Exhibit...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show is all about "Savor the San Juans," a fall celebration of food, farms and films - now in its 16th year! Slow down and enjoy farm tours and farmers markets, two film festivals, brew fests, harvest dinners, wine and spirits tastings, and so much more. Savor is a great way to ease into a slower time of year while basking in the food, sp...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on two unique Bed & Breakfast stays in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. Hear about the lodgings, wild west and train history, nature and and outdoor adventures, and more. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/3OopSQ8qCis   Featured Bed & Breakfasts: - John & Veron...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Sid Balman Jr., author of the acclaimed SEVENTH FLAG trilogy. Hear an overview of the first two books, "Seventh Flag" and "Murmuration," and a discussion about the final installment "Algorithms."   WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/fwV0r_QP9U8   Out on Aug. 1, 2023 and a...

From dining and shopping to relaxing poolside, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA is all about what to experience and where to stay this summer in Palm Springs, California. Featured guest Kimberli Munkres from Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels.  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zXKSD7b2Ocw   Palm Springs Preferred Sma...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Will Hawkins, founder of Nine Mile Station Band, who are getting ready to release their self-titled album on July 21, 2023 with an album release show on July 29 at The Troubador. Mixed by multi-grammy award-winning producer Al Schmitt and engineered by grammy-award winning Niko Bolas, the album features 11 original cuts of modern Americana, with influences...

From eating out to taking part in vacation activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show, Dr. Jackie Eubany shares how to have a heart-happy and heart-healthy summer travel experience. Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States, killing more women than breast and lung cancer combined. Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and...

From Kittens, Horses & Guinea Pigs to Blueberries, Cherries & Piña Coladas, enjoy Big Blend Radio’s BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast with this episode covering the holiday’s, birth anniversaries and pop culture history that spans July 10-16, 2023. Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of the new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Listen to the podcast and check out https://blend...

It's all about The Arts & Summer Fun in Palm Springs, California, on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Vvi60e0qOvk FEATURED GUESTS: - Kimberli Munkres - Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels - https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/ - Scott Slaven - Palm Springs Art Museum - https://www.psmuseum.org/ Thi...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show, comics journalist Andy Warner discusses his work and third National Parks Arts Foundation residency in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.  Warner is a comics journalist and artist, whose comics range between journalism, documentary and memoir. He is the author of "This Land is My Land," "Spring Rain," the...

Hooray! After last year's wildfires and recent winter weather challenges, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are back open! From accesible trails to family-friendly activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the summer experiences you can enjoy in the parks and their local communities. Featured Guests...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show focuses on Storing Wine. Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Peggy also gives an update about their vineyard in the Chiricahua foothills, and discusses the wine term "Must." WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/aIcspiUuQfQ   R...

From waterfalls and beer foam to wild blueberries and blues music, and from red-tailed hawks to blazing fall colored leaves, this episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates the Colors of America 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 and Breakfast, a stunning pink lady...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who lays out the history of America's Road to Independence.  At the end of the French and Indian War in 1763, relations between the American colonists and the British Crown and Parliament were starting to heat up, especially due to England's Taxation Acts and the Intoler...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jack Youngelson and Emmy Award-winning producer Sian Edwards-Beal who discuss the documentary HERE.IS.BETTER.   HERE. IS. BETTER. is an award-winning documentary film with unprecedented access inside therapy sessions of men and women Veterans battling posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This powerful feature length d...

So, how do you express your authenticity, individuality, and passion? Do you feel free to express who you are in a way that brings honor, dignity, and regard to yourself and others? Do you realize how important it is to be genuinely interested in pursuing your dreams and encouraging others to do the same? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, Shelley Whizin s...

Enjoy Big Blend Radio’s BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast with this episode celebrating the month of July 2023. Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of the new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Listen to the podcast and check out the links below to the music playlist, articles, recipes, and puzzles that connect with, celebrate, and honor this month’s holidays. Articles & Recipes: h...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's GARDEN GOSSIP Show features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" and outreach co-ordinatr Jessica Conn who discuss the visitor experience at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. This destination features a unique garden, tea house, tea garden, a stone garden, and a courtyard garden, making it a true Arizona Find. Read Linda's...

Out of New Jersey comes Southpaw with a savory mix of country music simmered in rock, pop, and R&B influences. Southpaw is fronted by 2022 Josie Music Awards Female Country Vocalist of the Year, Christine Radlmann, and multi-instrumentalists Sean Garnhart and Colin McConnell. It serves up hooky lyrics, soul-power vocals, and infectious melodies supported by undeniable grooves and meticulous in...

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Cidny Bullens, Deborah Holland, and Wendy Waldman who make up the folk/Americana trio The Refugees. Hear about how they met and started working together, and about their latest album CALIFORNIA which is an homage to harmony-focused California bands of the 60s & 70s. WATCH THE PODCAST HERE: https://youtu.be/wqmSy3cKkt4 The Refugees are known for their so...

Dr. Alicia Blando joins Big Blend Radio to discuss her book, “Open for Interpretation: A Doctor’s Journey into Astrology” (She Writes Press, June 27th 2023). The memoir follows her self-discovery journey through her astrological chart and demonstrates how readers can apply this ancient practice to their own path to self discovery.  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/R8lO6cXUHyk I...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features author Suzanne Marriott who discusses her deeply honest and inspiring memoir, “Watching for Dragonflies: A Caregiver’s Transformative Journey” (She Writes Press, June 6, 2023). Her story explores how caregiving for her husband throughout his journey with chronic illness allowed her to gain a spiritual awareness that would ultimately...

Featuring Big Blend Radio hosts Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, this episode focuses on the historic Inyo County Courthouse in Independence, California. This episode is part of Big Blend's Love Your Parks Tour "Law & Order Stories Across America" Series that was assigned by San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs. Check out some of their other stories that include Boothill Cemetery, the...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her adventures on São Miguel Island, one of Portugal’s Azores Islands. Known as the “Green Island” due to its lush landscapes and rolling verdant hills, the island is also home to a historic town boasting centuries-old architecture, cobbled streets, city market, and colorful waterfront. Read her st...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her adventures on Terceira Island, the third largest of the Azorean islands in Portugal. This island played a significant role in Portuguese and world history, hosting numerous prominent individuals over the years, including presidents, prime ministers, kings, and even a Pope. Read her story here:...