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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 RadioSnorkeling the Solomon Islands
Author and adventurer Inga Aksamit returns to this Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" show with the International Food Wine Travel Writers Association…
Big Blend RadioEpic Month in Southern Africa
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel" Podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer shares her epic month-long journey across…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Jane Brookwood - The Hanged Man
Debut author Jane Brookwood joins Big Blend Radio's "Books & Authors" series with Books Forward to talk about her new tarot-themed cozy mystery, "The Hanged…
Big Blend RadioExplore Tualatin Valley, Oregon
Just 30 minutes from Portland, Tualatin Valley is Oregon's underrated wine country — home to 40+ wineries, one of the state's most ethnically diverse food…
Big Blend RadioOklahoma City: A Destination for the Whole Family
Celebrate Intergeneration Month (September) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast where travel journalist Terri Guthrie shares how…
Big Blend RadioMusician Joey Stuckey on Equity, Accessibility & Independence
Blind musician, producer, and speaker Joey Stuckey joins Big Blend Radio's "Table & Compass" Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in the UN's…
Big Blend RadioSoul Diving & Cooking: Finding Presence at the Table
Happy Labor Day weekend! Instead of a new episode, we're digging into the archives for something special: this is the conversation from February 2021, on our…
Big Blend RadioCelebrating Classical & Orchestral Music
Celebrate Classical Music Month with this edition of Big Blend Radio's American Jukebox! Every first Sunday, award-winning singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Travel Writer Linda Kissam
Travel writer Linda Kissam — Big Blend Radio's own "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" and host of "Sip, Savor & Travel" — pulls up a seat for a fun round of Getting…
Big Blend RadioSpice It Up for Fall: Cooking, Baking & Shopping for the Season
Donna George of The Peanut Patch joins producer Lisa D. Smith to spice up the fall season — from the spicy side of Donna's product lineup to seasonal gift and…
Big Blend RadioExploring Today's Wine Culture
Wine culture starts long before the glass is poured — it's rooted in family, food, and the stories we carry with us. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine…
Big Blend RadioEarly Fall in California's Sequoia Country
Fall is teasing us across the country, and California's Sequoia Country — home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia National Forest, the Giant…
Big Blend RadioAn Austin Staycation: Bats, Museums, Live Music & More
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World" Podcast, travel writer Sharon K. Kurtz takes listeners on a personal Austin staycation, joined by…
Big Blend RadioNight Sky Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast, Steve and Karen Wilson chat with Dawn Bankson, owner of Star Watch Night Vision Tours…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Michael J. Seidlinger – Brokeula
Award-winning journalist and author Michael J. Seidlinger joins Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Podcast to talk about his satirical horror novella…
Big Blend RadioJeannine Wolfe on the Real Role of a Professional Matchmaker
Jeannine Wolfe, CEO and founder of Soulmate Quest, joins us on Big Blend Radio to talk about what it really means to work with a professional matchmaker…
Big Blend RadioCrater Lake National Park in Oregon
Travel writer Eva Eldridge joins Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel Podcast to share her firsthand visit to Crater Lake National Park, Oregon's only national…
Big Blend RadioWorkplace Coaching Moment or Legal Problem?
When does a workplace issue need a manager's coaching — and when does it need a lawyer? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Employment Law"…
Big Blend RadioMichael Calhoun on the Banks-Vernonia Oregon State Trail
Michael Calhoun, a lifelong resident of Vernonia, Oregon and Board Chair of the Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District, joins this shared episode of Big…
Big Blend RadioGettysburg's 163rd Battle Reenactment
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" Podcast, travel writer Debbie Stone relives the 163rd Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment —…
Big Blend RadioRomantic Oklahoma City
On the last episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast, Terri Guthrie took us inside The National Hotel in Oklahoma City — and now she's back to…
Big Blend RadioLibraries Beneath the Sand
Nearly thirty years ago, explorer and author James Michael Dorsey traveled to Timbuktu to see its legendary manuscript libraries — and found himself swept into…
Big Blend RadioMary Oliver - Saved by the Beauty of the World
Sasha Waters, director and producer of the new American Masters documentary "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World," joins Big Blend Radio to talk…
Big Blend RadioFall Exhibits at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
Lance Laber, Executive Director of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, joins Big Blend Radio's "Tales of Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia" Podcast to preview two new…
Big Blend RadioMusic for Our Parks
It's National Park Week! Every fourth Sunday, Joey Stuckey joins Lisa Smith on Big Blend Radio's Music Talks — and this time they're diving into the music…
Big Blend RadioCharles Dickens' England
Forget the Christmas Carol postcard version of Charles Dickens. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" Podcast, Glynn Burrows digs into the…
Big Blend RadioGlamping vs. 5-Star Luxury in Halifax
What's better: a glamping dome in the woods, or a five-star hotel on the boardwalk? Travel journalist and certified sommelier Darla Hoffmann didn't have to…
Big Blend RadioFrom Work Family to Real Team
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast, organizational coach and author Rita Sever exploreS what it really means to create an…
Big Blend RadioTo Use a Mountain Documentary Film
Filmmaker Casey Carter joins Big Blend Radio to talk about his feature documentary debut, "To Use a Mountain," which traces the search for a permanent U.S…
Big Blend RadioPets, Plots & Poisons
It's the very first episode of "Pets, Plots & Poisons" Podcast! Mystery authors Matt Cost and BJ Magnani launch their new Big Blend Radio show with the story…
Big Blend RadioFrom Adventure to Environmental Stewardship
In Part Three of her “Lessons Learned from Travel” series, travel writr Linda Ballou takes us into the wilds of Alaska and Canada for a powerful story about…
Big Blend RadioCody, Wyoming: Western Art, Cowboy Culture & the Old West
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans takes us to Cody, Wyoming, a fascinating Western destination…
Big Blend RadioDiscover Shelby County, Kentucky
Discover Shelby County, Kentucky, just east of Louisville, with Janette Marson, President and CEO of ShelbyKY Tourism, on this shared episode of Big Blend…
Big Blend RadioEnd of Summer & Fall Fun in Avoyelles Parish
End-of-summer and fall are a wonderful time to experience Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana! From church and school fairs and live music to Bunkie Trade Days…
Big Blend RadioAn Artful October in Silver City, New Mexico
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art" Podcast, artist and art historian Victoria Chick takes us inside the exciting development of the Southwest…
Big Blend RadioCruising France on the Rosa with European Waterways
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer takes us aboard the Rosa, a luxury…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Ellen Rachlin on Enheduanna
Who was Enheduanna — the woman often recognized as the world’s first known named author? On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Books & Authors" Show with Books…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Author Tara Badstubner
Join Big Blend Radio for a Getting to Know You conversation with author Tara Badstubner, whose debut novel, "Every Room Remembers," is forthcoming from…
Big Blend RadioSustainable Food & Farm Adventures in the San Juan Islands
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel Show "with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), Amy Nesler of the San…
Big Blend RadioThe National Hotel in Oklahoma City
Step inside one of Oklahoma City’s most remarkable historic restorations with Big Blend Radio’s “Travel with Terri” Podcast. In Part 1 of our three-part…
Big Blend RadioTraveling Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia, offers a wonderful mix of gardens, castles, history, culture, waterfront scenery and easygoing family adventure. Celebrate Family…
Big Blend RadioExploring Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest & Sanctuary
Celebrate American Adventures Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Jo Goes Everywhere!” travel podcast featuring writer Jo Clark who takes us into the…
Big Blend RadioUnderstanding Horse Action & Agility
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, World Champion horse trainer Christy Wood kicks off Volume 2 with the letter A…
Big Blend RadioCreative Sandwich Spreads & Gourmet Charcuterie Ideas
Celebrate the flavors of late summer with Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona, as she shares delicious ways to elevate sandwiches…
Big Blend RadioEnd-of-Summer Adventures in California's Sequoia Country
Wrap up summer with an unforgettable adventure in California's Sequoia Country, home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia National Forest, the…
Big Blend RadioPeaches, Stone Fruit & Wine Pairing Secrets
Celebrate National Peach Month with this delicious episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy!" Podcast. Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery in…
Big Blend RadioSmall Ship Cruising the Mediterranean
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World with Sharon" Podcast, award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz shares highlights…
Big Blend RadioHapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm
Steve and Karen Wilson of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast take Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast to HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm…
Big Blend RadioProtecting Indigenous Cultures, Wildlife & Global Heritage
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Table & Compass" Podcast, hosts Lisa D. Smith, Joelle Machia, and Ryan Slough welcome acclaimed author, naturalist…
Big Blend Radio21 -Day Relationship Reset
What if just a few intentional minutes each day could transform your relationships? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday" Show…
Big Blend RadioCelebrating American Artists & Their Musical Legacy
Celebrate American Artists Appreciation Month with another edition of Big Blend Radio's American Jukebox! Every first Sunday, award-winning singer-songwriter…
Big Blend RadioLate Summer Foodie Finds with Melissa's Produce
Discover what's fresh for late summer with Robert Schueller of Melissa's Produce, who joins Linda Kissam, "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," on Big Blend Radio's…
Big Blend RadioThe Wreck of the Mentor
Award-winning and bestselling author and maritime historian Eric Jay Dolin joins Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" history podcast to discuss his compelling…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Laurel Corona on Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel
first woman to drive around the world. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba—the northern gateway of the historic Jefferson Highway—Aloha Wanderwell (born Idris Hall)…
Big Blend RadioHigh Five Your Spirit Guides
Whether you're naturally intuitive, spiritually curious, or simply wondering if there's more to life's coincidences than meets the eye, this episode of Big…
Big Blend RadioBoise Beyond Expectations
In celebration of America 250, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" Podcast explores the fascinating history, culture, and outdoor spirit of…
Big Blend RadioTravel New Orleans with Terri
Discover the best of New Orleans, Louisiana, with travel journalist Terri Guthrie on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast. Building on…
Big Blend RadioBaboons for Lunch: Adventures with James Michael Dorsey
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Before They Vanish" Podcast, award-winning author and explorer James Michael Dorsey shares unforgettable stories from his…
Big Blend RadioGetting to Know Travel Writer David Kriso
Travel writer, travel lecturer, and longtime Big Blend Radio guest David Kriso joins us for a special "Getting to Know You" episode, sharing the personal…
Big Blend RadioRecording on Les Paul's Original Console
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Talks with Joey Stuckey" Podcast, Joey shares highlights from an unforgettable musical journey to Los Angeles…