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Big Blend Radio
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 with expert conversations on Music, Books & The Arts, Travel & Recreation, Food & Drink, History & Culture, Nature & Environment, Home & Garden, Family & Education, Business, Personal & Professional Development, and more! See: https://blendradioandtv.com/
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Episodes
Big Blend RadioWhy the Congo Basin Matters to Everyone
The Congo Basin absorbs more carbon than any other tropical forest on Earth, yet it receives just 11 percent of international tropical forest funding…
Big Blend RadioGot a Demand Letter? What Employers Need to Know
A demand letter lands on your desk, and your stomach drops. Now what? On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "California Employment Law" Podcast, San Diego…
Big Blend RadioBuzz-worthy Pittsburgh: Warhol, Heinz & Mister Rogers
Pittsburgh has long carried a reputation as a gritty steel-mill town with not much to see or do. Travel writer Debbie Stone grew up in Chicago hearing exactly…
Big Blend RadioIn Memory of Joey Stuckey: King of Strings
Joey Stuckey, Macon, Georgia’s Official Music Ambassador, passed away on October 17, 2026. This is one more conversation with him, recorded on October 10, just…
Big Blend RadioHistoric & Haunted England
October means one thing on English Connection: it’s time for ghost stories. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" Podcast, Glynn…
Big Blend RadioHistoric Jefferson Highway: Winnipeg & Morris, Manitoba
The Jefferson Highway begins in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and runs all the way to New Orleans. In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Podcast…
Big Blend RadioDr. Gary Richter: Halloween & Holiday Pet Safety Tips
Halloween is a blast for us, but it can be a scary, and sometimes dangerous, night for the pets in our house. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet…
Big Blend RadioMoab, Utah: Rivers, Red Rock and Abbey Country
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Podcast, travel writer and author Linda Ballou takes us to Moab, Utah, the red-rock gateway…
Big Blend RadioClarksville, Tennessee: History, Caves & Public Art
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" Podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans takes us to Clarksville, Tennessee. It isn’t the Clarksville of the…
Big Blend RadioBay St. Louis, Mississippi, by Train
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast, travel journalist Terri Guthrie continues her Mardi Gras Train series with a stop in Bay St…
Big Blend RadioWisconsin Dells in Every Season
Wine country, waterparks, supper clubs, and yoga with alpacas: Wisconsin Dells has something for every season, and it’s not just a summer destination. On this…
Big Blend RadioA Taste of Avoyelles Parish, Central Louisiana
Come hungry! Every third Sunday, Travel Avoyelles hosts Wilbert Carmouche and Mary Guillory join Lisa D. Smith for a visit to Avoyelles Parish in Central…
Big Blend RadioArtist Leighton Fossum & Southwest Regional Museum of Art
Victoria Chick, the artist spearheading the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico, joins Lisa D. Smith on Big Blend Radio’s…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Rita Sever: Organizational Coach & Author
We’re building the Big Blend Media House pixel by pixel, room by room, and we’re reintroducing our Big Blend Radio experts so you can get to know your friends…
Big Blend RadioAuthor James W. Ziskin on Pets, Plots & Poisons
Award-winning crime novelist James W. Ziskin joins Matt Cost and BJ Magnani on Big Blend Radio’s "Pets, Plots & Poisons" Podcast to talk about his "Ellie…
Big Blend RadioThe Quarter Queen: A Mother-Daughter Voodoo Story
Author Kayla Hardy on "The Quarter Queen," her debut historical fantasy reimagining Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, and her rebellious daughter…
Big Blend RadioDestination Dining at Sea with Holland America
Why would a cruise line skip the hot seafood chowder in the Caribbean, then serve it on deck in Glacier Bay? On this episode of BIg Blend Radio's "Food, Wine &…
Big Blend RadioFilmmaker Susanne Rostock – Harry Belafonte’s Legacy
Harry Belafonte was a legend in music, but the film "Following Harry" isn’t about his music. It’s about what he did when the music stopped. In this Big Blend…
Big Blend RadioWhy We Keep Coming Back to New York City
Why do we keep coming back to New York City? Travel writers Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough have a lot of answers, and they’re not what the typical headlines…
Big Blend RadioNinety Six National Historic Site: Star Fort & Tunnel
Celebrate America 250 in upstate South Carolina! On Big Blend Radio's "Jo Goes Everywhere" Podcast, travel writer Jo Clark takes us to Ninety Six National…
Big Blend RadioBudget: The Real Cost of Buying and Owning a Horse
B is for Budget! In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC’s of Horses" Podcast, world champion horse trainer Christy Wood gives an honest look at what it…
Big Blend RadioErin Coyle – Coffee, Culture & Calm in Oman
Travel writer Erin Coyle takes us to Oman, where a cup of coffee is an invitation and hospitality is a way of life. On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Food…
Big Blend RadioShip Within a Ship Caribbean Cruise
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Quiltripping Travel with Rose” Podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer of Quiltripping.com joins us fresh off…
Big Blend RadioPizza, Wine Pairings & Sicilian Roots
Celebrate Pizza Month, Italian American Heritage Month, and Family History Month with pizza, wine, and Sicilian family stories in this episode of Big Blend…
Big Blend RadioSlow Travel Through Sweden
What does it look like to explore Sweden at the pace of a ferry? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World" Podcast, travel writer and…
Big Blend RadioGhosts, Orbs, UFOs & Bigfoot?
It's October in Asheville, which makes it ghost-watching season. In Part 2 of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" visit with Dawn Bankson of Star Watch…
Big Blend Radio100 Men Hall
Step inside the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, a 1922 Chitlin' Circuit landmark and Mississippi Blues Trail stop just across from the historic…
Big Blend RadioWater Is Life, Life Is Dignity
Clean water and sanitation touch nearly every part of life: health, education, safety, economic opportunity and human dignity. On this episode of Big Blend…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Dr. Neil J. Farber – Treating a Broken System
It's Health Literacy Month, and today is publication day for the book, "Treating a Broken System: A Physician's Cure for the Healthcare Crisis." Retired…
Big Blend RadioAmerican Jukebox: Global and Diverse Voices
In celebration of Global Diversity Awareness Month, Big Blend Radio's "American Jukebox" Podcast series takes a seven-song journey from Cuba to Brazil, Spain…
Big Blend RadioWine, Wellness & Wandering in Ashland, Oregon
Think Ashland, Oregon is only about Shakespeare? Think again! On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Sip, Savor & Travel" Podcast, producerLisa D. Smith and…
Big Blend RadioVolcano: A Science Comedy Special
What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano? In this return visit on Big Blend Radio's "Toast to the Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts…
Big Blend RadioIt's Time to Visit The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona
It's October, and that means The Peanut Patch is open! Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona, joins producer Lisa D. Smith on Big Blend…
Big Blend RadioBears, Scarecrows & Fall Festivals
It's October in California's Sequoia Country, and there's a lot going on. On this month's "California Sequoia Country" episode with the Sequoia Tourism…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Leslie Adame – Chloe Vega Middle Grade Series
Mexican-American author Leslie Adame joins Big Blend Radio for Global Diversity Awareness Month to talk about her middle-grade fantasy series following Chloe…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Jared Schoch: Solar Coaster
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast, host/producer Lisa D. Smith talks with clean energy executive Jared Schoch, founder and…
Big Blend RadioFriendly Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Before They Vanish" Podcast, explorer and author James Michael Dorsey returns to talk about the gray whales he has spent…
Big Blend RadioEstate Planning 101
September is National Preparedness Month, and getting your paperwork in order is part of being ready. Estate planning attorney Lauren Corman joins Lisa D…
Big Blend RadioInnkeeper Success Insider with Tiffany Bertram
In honor of World Tourism Day, we're at Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast in Bismarck, Arkansas with innkeeper Tiffany Bertram for this Big Blend Radio Success Insider…
Big Blend RadioJoey Stuckey: Alive Day, a New Console, and a Record on the Way
Every fourth Sunday, Big Blend Radio's "Music Talks" series brings together host/producer Lisa D. Smith and co-host Joey Stuckey — the award-winning musician…
Big Blend RadioThe Life of a Tree
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" Podcast, Glynn Burrows takes us for a wander through England's forests — ancient and modern, native…
Big Blend RadioDirector Vaishali Sinha: Give It A Shot Film
It's World Contraception Day and acclaimed Director/Producer Vaishali Sinha (Made in India and Ask the Sexpert) joins Big Blend Radio to talk about her…
Big Blend RadioJefferson Highway News
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show is packed with news from the road. As always, the show features Roger Bell, Co-Host and…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know San Diego Employment Attorney Ward Heinrichs
San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs has been sharing California employment law updates on Big Blend Radio since 2014. For this special "Getting to…
Big Blend RadioThomas Jefferson Survives
As America celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson has been claimed, reshaped, and rejected by every side of the political…
Big Blend RadioFallingwater & Beyond: Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurel Highlands
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" Podcast, travel writer Debbie Stone takes us to the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania…
Big Blend RadioAll Aboard! Exploring the Gulf Coast on Amtrak's Mardi Gras Train
Happy World Car Free Day! On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast, travel journalist Terri Guthrie kicks off a new series…
Big Blend RadioRiviera Maya Uncovered: Lomas Hospitality's More Inclusive Escape
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine, and Travel" Show, in partnership with the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA)…
Big Blend RadioIt's Fall Y'all in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana!
It's Fall Y'all in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana! Big Blend Radio host/producer Lisa D. Smith is joined by Natalie Roblin of the Avoyelles Commission of Tourism…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Tara Badstubner: Every Room Remembers Novel
Debut novelist Tara Badstubner joins us on Big Blend Radio's "Toast to the Arts Podcast" as her first novel, "Every Room Remembers" (Sibylline Press), arrives…
Big Blend RadioMary Cassatt Reconsidered
Today we're rethinking everything we thought we knew about Mary Cassatt. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "World of Art" Podcast, host Victoria Chick and…
Big Blend RadioCompany Culture Isn't a Poster — It's How Your People Feel on Sunday Night
Happy Global Company Culture Day! Company culture isn't what's written on your website or printed on a poster — it's how your people feel walking in the door…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Jule Selbo: Dee Rommel, Dashing Dogs & Friendly Frogs
Screenwriter-turned-mystery-novelist Jule Selbo joins hosts Matt Cost and BJ Magnani on Big Blend Radio's "Pets, Plots & Poisons" Podcast to talk about her…
Big Blend RadioFinding My Voice in the Healthcare System
For World Patient Safety Day, Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show welcomes author Kenitra W. Dominguez to discuss her debut memoir, "Because I Deserve It…
Big Blend RadioPet Memorials: Honoring the Animals Who Shaped Our Lives
September is Pet Memorial Month, and on this shared episode of "The Pet Connection," Lisa D. Smith and co-host Angela Laws of TrustedHousesitters.com dig deep…
Big Blend RadioRafting Desolation Canyon, Utah
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Podcast, travel writer Linda Ballou shares her latest adventure: six days rafting 89 miles…
Big Blend RadioYellowstone: America's First National Park, Still Wild After 110 Years
Travel writer and advisor Lisa Evans, host of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" Podcast takes us to Yellowstone National Park — America's very first national…
Big Blend RadioChasing Truffles in Istria with Prodan Tartufi
Welcome back to another episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wanderers Compass" Podcast! Three years after Joelle's first truffle hunt in the pouring rain with a…
Big Blend RadioGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jo Goes Everywhere!" Podcast, travel writer Jo Clark takes us to Greensboro, North Carolina — the third-largest city in…
Big Blend RadioChief Joseph Trail Ride 2026
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" podcast, World Champion horse trainer Christy Wood is joined by fellow rider Stephanie Callahan Clark…