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Big Blend Radio
Viva Variety! Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, Big Blend Radio educates, entertains and inspires! Topics include: Music, Books & The Arts; Travel & Recreation; Food & Drink; National Parks & Public Lands; History & Culture; Nature & Environment; Home & Garden; Family & Education; Business & Career; and much more!
Episodes
Big Blend RadioWe're Not Family: Building Healthier Workplace Teams
In this thought-provoking (and shared) episode of Big Blend Radio’s SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast, organizational coach and author Rita Sever (Supervision…
Big Blend RadioPets, Purpose & Slow Travel: Getting to Know Angela Laws of TrustedHousesitters
In celebration of Foster a Pet Month, this special episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" podcast is part of our "Getting to Know You" series…
Big Blend RadioLessons Learned from Travel: Look Both Ways on Small Islands
In Part One of her new "Lessons Learned from Travel" series, travel writer and author Linda Ballou shares a memorable story from her award-winning travel…
Big Blend RadioExploring Indiana's Amish Country: Craftsmanship, Community & Culture in Shipshewana
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans explores the fascinating culture, traditions, craftsmanship…
Big Blend RadioTrue Farm Girl Adventures: Exploring Rural & Small Town America
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), travel writer…
Big Blend RadioBeautiful and Historic Beaufort, South Carolina: St. Phillips Island and Hunting Island
Celebrate Great Outdoors Month with episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jo Goes Everywhere" Travel Podcast that takes us to the Beaufort area of South Carolina…
Big Blend RadioUnderstanding Horse Zoomies with Christy Wood
It's a big milestone on the Big Blend Radio "ABCs of Horses" Podcast, producer Lisa D. Smith and world champion horse trainer Christy Wood have made it all the…
Big Blend RadioShowcasing Summer in Southeast Michigan: Festivals, Culture & The Arts
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), travel writer Petula…
Big Blend RadioMeet Glynn Burrows: Your English Connection to Family History & UK Travel
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Getting to Know You" series, we chat with one of our longtime expert contributors, Glynn Burrows, who is an historian…
Big Blend RadioWild, Wonderful Alaska: A Windstar Cruise Through The Last Frontier
Celebrate Great Outdoors Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quiltripping Travel" Podcast. Travel expert, photographer and host Rose Palmer joins…
Big Blend RadioLike Snow Before Sun: Author Marianne Rabalais Sulser on Cajun and Acadian Heritage
Big Blend Radio's "Books & Authors Show" with Books Forward welcomes debut novelist Marianne Rabalais Sulser, whose historical novel "Like Snow Before Sun" is…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Winemaker Dave Specter of Bells Up Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon
We're heading back to Bells Up Winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley with winemaker and co-owner Dave Specter! In this Big Blend Radio "Getting to Know You"…
Big Blend RadioCooking Louisiana: Cajun Culture, Gumbo Secrets & the Spuddy Experience
Get ready for National Herbs & Spices Day (June 10) with this flavorful episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" show with the International Food…
Big Blend RadioBeyond the Postcard of the Caribbean: Voices of Sint Maarten & Beyond
Some islands invite you to relax. This one invites you to discover. In Part Two of their Caribbean series, Big Blend Radio's "Wanderers Compass" hosts Joelle…
Big Blend RadioInternational Food Wine & Travel Writers Conference 2026 in Milwaukee
Milwaukee is having a moment — and the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is heading there for their 2026 Professional Development…
Big Blend RadioWhen Travel Becomes a Pilgrimage: Lessons from the White Lions of South Africa
What happens when you travel — not for sightseeing, but for the soul? In this heartfelt episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday" Show, Live & Die…
Big Blend RadioLove Is Strength: Pride Month and World Caring Day Special
What does it mean to truly care — for yourself, your community, and the world? On this special World Caring Day and Pride Month edition of Big Blend Radio…
Big Blend RadioDiscover Tacoma & Pierce County: History & Art, Mount Rainier & The Salish Sea
Celebrate the beauty, culture, and adventure of Washington State on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Sip, Savor & Travel" Podcast with travel writer Linda…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Tanya Ortega: Art, Parks & Creative Legacy
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Toast to The Parks & Arts” Show features Tanya Ortega, founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), discussing the…
Big Blend RadioFreeze-Dried Foods Explained: Candy, Fruit & More with Matthew Luna
Celebrate National Candy Month with this special episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Peanut Patch" Podcast featuring Matthew Luna, owner of Desert Freeze Dried…
Big Blend RadioSummer Adventures in California’s Sequoia Country
Celebrate summer in California’s Sequoia Country, where outdoor adventures, fresh local produce, community festivals, and iconic public lands come together in…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Peggy Fiandaca: Wine, Winemaking & Community
In this special "Getting to Know You" episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast, we go beyond the glass to learn more about Peggy Fiandaca…
Big Blend RadioPalm Springs Uncovered: Solo Travel, Boutique Hotels & Desert Relaxation
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World with Sharon" Podcast, award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz explores the growing…
Big Blend RadioWaterfalls, Wildflowers & Wonders: Exploring Asheville's Outdoor Paradise
In celebration of Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast features cohosts Steve and Karen Wilson, owners of…
Big Blend RadioGrapevine Vintage Railroad: A Timeless Texas Train Adventure
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Show, travel writer Terri Guthrie shares her memorable Mother's Day journey aboard the Grapevine…
Big Blend RadioFilmmakers Paul & Ellen Wagner on Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light Documentary
Discover the remarkable life, art, and enduring legacy of Georgia O’Keeffe, the pioneering artist known as the "Mother of American Modernism," in this episode…
Big Blend RadioMeet Produce Expert Robert Schueller: Passion, Produce & Success
Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month with this special "Success Express" episode of Big Blend Radio featuring longtime Big Blend friend Robert…
Big Blend RadioEverwoven: Memoirist Megan Margherio on Trauma, Resilience & Self-Reclamation
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Podcast features author Megan Margherio discussing her…
Big Blend RadioTravel Writer & Storyteller Elaine Masters: Following Wonder Through Travel, Nature & Life
In this special "Getting to Know You" episode of Big Blend Radio, we celebrate National Creativity Day and reconnect with longtime Big Blend friend, travel…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Emily Renk Hawthorne: Fantasy, Folklore & Belonging
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Toast to the Arts” Podcast features debut author Emily Renk Hawthorne who discusses her breathtaking fantasy series "Of…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Clifford Garstang: From International Law to Award-Winning Fiction
In this special “Getting to Know You” episode of Big Blend Radio, we chat with award-winning author, editor, traveler, and former international lawyer Clifford…
Big Blend RadioUnderstanding California Commission Pay Laws for Sales Employees
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "California Employment Law" Podcast, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs explains how California commission laws…
Big Blend RadioMust-Experience Cultural Activities in Buenos Aires
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Global Adventures" Podcast, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her immersive experiences exploring the vibrant culture…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Margaret Whitford: War, Family History & Resilience
This Memorial Day weekend episode of Big Blend Radio features author Margaret Whitford who discusses her powerful new memoir, "The History We Carry, A…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Joey Stuckey, Part 1: Music, Macon & Finding Your Artistic Identity
In Part One of this special Big Blend Radio “Music Success Insider” series, we celebrate the launch of BigBlendMediaHouse.com and its Front Porch News…
Big Blend RadioTouring the Historic Battlefields and Skirmish Sites of Britain
As we honor and remember the fallen this Memorial Day weekend, we look at how the quiet, open landscapes of Britain hold the secrets to centuries of conflict…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Author Cheryl Leutjen: Eco-Chic Living, Community & Partying with Purpose
In this special “Getting to Know You” episode of Big Blend Radio, we chat with author, environmental attorney, geologist, and eco-conscious living expert…
Big Blend RadioBeyond the Stage: Jada’s Priest, Knoxville’s Judas Priest Tribute Band
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Beyond the Stage" episode features the full lineup of Jada’s Priest, a powerhouse tribute band dedicated to the legendary…
Big Blend RadioDiscovering Butler, Missouri: The Heart of Jefferson Highway History
Just in time for National Road Trip Day (May 22), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show explores the history, heritage tourism…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Rocky Callen: YA Novel “A Breath Too Late” and Mental Health Awareness
In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio features acclaimed YA author Rocky Callen discussing her powerful and deeply…
Big Blend RadioNatchez, Mississippi: Adventures in History, Culture & Cuisine
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Journey Jukebox" travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans explores the timeless beauty, layered history, and Southern…
Big Blend RadioShipshewana, Indiana: Discovering Amish Country Traditions, Food & Family Life
Big Blend Radio’s “Travel with Terri” Podcast takes you into the heart of Amish Country as Terri and Ron Guthrie explore Shipshewana, one of the most…
Big Blend RadioDiscover Chautauqua County: Wine, Comedy, History & Outdoor Adventures
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), Victoria Burch of the…
Big Blend RadioFamily-Friendly Festivals & Louisiana Culture: Summer Fun in Avoyelles Parish
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel Avoyelles" Podcast dives into the rich culture, history, and heart of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, with cohosts Mary…
Big Blend RadioUncorking Oregon’s Willamette Valley: Wine, Food & Hidden Gems
Big Blend Radio’s “Jo Goes Everywhere!” travel podcast with writer Jo Clark explores the renowned wine region of Willamette Valley, where rolling vineyards…
Big Blend RadioArtist Frank Lucien Heath: Light, Landscape & the West Coast Mystique
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art" Podcast, artist and art historian Victoria Chick explores the life and work of artist Frank Lucien Heath, a…
Big Blend RadioSupervision Matters: How Leadership Drives Employee Retention
In this insightful episode of Big Blend Radio’s SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast, organizational coach and author Rita Sever (Supervision Matters & Leading for…
Big Blend RadioExploring Antarctica & South Georgia Island: Wildlife, Conservation & Expedition Cruising
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her unforgettable expedition…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Avoyelles Parish in Louisiana with Wilbert Carmouche & Mary Guillory
Recorded onsite in Central Louisiana, this fun episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Travel Avoyelles" Podcast features hosts and producers Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D…
Big Blend RadioHelen Sanders CatPAWS: Transforming Feral Cats Through TNR & Rescue
In celebration of National Pet Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Pet Connection” podcast explores the lifesaving work of Helen Sanders Cat Protection &…
Big Blend RadioTopanga Canyon Adventures: Music, Hiking & Hidden Gems in the Santa Monica Mountains
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” Show, travel writer and author Linda Ballou shares why she fell in love with Topanga…
Big Blend RadioCulinary Adventures in Cayuga County: Finger Lakes Wine, Food & Road Trips
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), Noah Howard of Tour…
Big Blend RadioCaribbean Connections: Exploring Sint Maarten, Saint-Martin & Anguilla
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Wanderers Compass" Travel Podcast, hosts Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough discover the vibrant cultures, rich history, and…
Big Blend RadioDirectory Loren Goldfarb - 96 Pounds of Dynamite Documentary
What happens when determination, talent, and resilience collide against all odds? In this inspiring Big Blend Radio episode, we explore the powerful…
Big Blend RadioThe Art of Yielding in Horse Training
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood explores the essential concept of yielding in horse training and why it…
Big Blend RadioDiscover Small Town Michigan with Author & Travel Writer Amy Piper
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Food, Wine & Travel Show" with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), travel writer…
Big Blend RadioAdventures in California's Sequoia Country: Nature, Community & Cultural Celebrations
Get ready for spring and summer adventures in California’s Sequoia Country, home to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, giant sequoias, scenic caves…
Big Blend RadioWine, Picnics & Pasta: Outdoor Pairings, Lemon Orzo & Spring Wine Celebrations
Celebrate spring with picnics, pasta, and perfectly paired wines in this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Wine Time with Peggy" Podcast. Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner…
Big Blend RadioLuxury in Cancun: All-Inclusive Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Wander the World" podcast with award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz, she takes us inside the…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Mr. & Mrs. Wild: Steve & Karen Wilson of The Lion & The Rose
In this special "Getting to Know You" episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show, we reintroduce you to our hosts, Steve and Karen Wilson…