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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 RadioExperience The Reds, Whites and The Blues of Asheville, North Carolina
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…
Big Blend RadioMike Guardia - America's Road to Independence
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…
Big Blend RadioJack Youngelson and Sian Edwards-Beal - Here. Is. Better. Film
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jack Youngelson and Emmy Award-winning producer Sian Edwards-Beal who discuss the…
Big Blend RadioShelley Whizin - Celebrating Personal Freedom and Independence
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…
Big Blend RadioBig Weekly Blend - Celebratin' the Dog Days of Summer
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…
Big Blend RadioA Visit to the Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix
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…
Big Blend RadioVocalist Christine Radlmann of Southpaw
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…
Big Blend RadioThe Refugees - California Album
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…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Alicia Blando, MD - Open for Interpretation
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)…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Suzanne Marriott - Watching for Dragonflies
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…
Big Blend RadioThe Historic Inyo County Courthouse
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…
Big Blend RadioThe Azores - Debbie Stone Explores São Miguel Island
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…
Big Blend RadioThe Azores - Debbie Stone Explores Terceira Island
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…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Wes Davis - American Journey
On this debut episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Monday "ROAD TRIP RADIO" Show, writer, historian, and former Yale University professor Wes Davis discusses his…
Big Blend RadioArt and Architecture at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, shares how Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia built the…
Big Blend RadioBig Weekly Blend - Road Trippin', Cat Fishin', and Summer Vibes
Enjoy Big Blend Radio’s BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast with this episode covering June 25-July 1, 2023. Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of…
Big Blend RadioGlynn Burrows - Researching the Ancestry of America's Famous Five
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows who discusses his research on America's Famous Five: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson…
Big Blend RadioDoug Tallamy - Nature's Best Hope and the Homegrown National Park Movement
Saving the planet starts at home, and kids can help! This episode of Big Blend Radio features Doug Tallamy, ecologist and professor in the Department of…
Big Blend RadioRecap of the 2023 Jefferson Highway Association Conference and Sociability Caravan
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show features Roger Bell and Arlene Gould who give an overview of the activities and experiences at the…
Big Blend RadioPhil Mastroianni - Fabrizia Spirits and Baking Company
This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features Phil Mastroianni, who along with his brother Nick, owns and operates Fabrizia Spirits and…
Big Blend RadioTravel Advisor Cheryl Ogle - Exploring Scotland
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show, travel advisor Cheryl Ogle shares six highlights from her recent visit to…
Big Blend Radio43rd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival in Louisiana's Oldest City
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show focuses on the 43rd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. With the theme "Celebrating…
Big Blend RadioAmy Piper - 2023 IFWTWA Travel Writers Conference Aboard Discovery Princess
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Monday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) features Amy…
Big Blend RadioRuth Milstein - Cool Summer Party Pleasers
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who discusses her Cool Summer Party Pleasers that include Pineapple Popsicles…
Big Blend RadioBig Weekly Blend - Summer Solstice & Pride Month, Fathers & Flamingos
From Summer Solstice & Pride Month to Fathers & Flamingos and more, this week's Big Blend Radio BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast covers June 18-24, 2023. Airing every…
Big Blend RadioVictoria Chick - The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico. It is…
Big Blend RadioKathryn Anderson and Julie Dee Suman - Outdoor Destinations from Canada to Florida
It's all about Outdoor Travel and Destinations on Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel…
Big Blend RadioLea Brovedani - What is an End-of-Life-Doula?
An end-of-life doula, also known as a death midwife, fills the gap between medical and hospice care. They provide support for you and your family’s emotional…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Jake Wheeler - The Gullfather
Meet the New Boss of the Boardwalk! This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Jake Wheeler…
Big Blend RadioAuthor Linda B. Davis - Food Fight
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Linda B. Davis who discusses her engaging and…
Big Blend RadioChristine Whitney - Visit Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show features Christine Whitney of Visit Kitsap who shares what there is to experience on…
Big Blend RadioFilmmaker & Director Sean Claffey - Americonned Documentary
This episode of Big Blend Radio features veteran filmmaker and director Sean Claffey, who discusses his award-winning documentary AMERICONNED - TIME TO RISE…
Big Blend RadioSuccess Insider with Organizational Trainer Rita Sever
Supervision is a critical function of leadership that is often overlooked, and yet the quality of supervision is often what makes or breaks a leader—and an…
Big Blend RadioBig Weekly Blend - Superman & Monkeys, Bourbon & Beer, Cake, Kitchen Klutzes & Kisses!
From Superman to Monkeys, Bourbon & Beer, Cake, Kitchen Klutzes, and Kisses, this week's Big Blend Radio BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast covering June 11-17, 2023…
Big Blend RadioCelebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Palm Springs, California
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Palm Springs, California. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON…
Big Blend RadioPaula Schuck - The Renaissance of Lake Placid, New York
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Paula Schuck who talks about her familie's winter…
Big Blend RadioUnplug and Recharge at These Two New Mexico Bed & Breakfasts
From the Southwest to the Northeast corners of New Mexico, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses…
Big Blend RadioPeggy Fiandaca - Summer BBQ, Grilling, and Wine
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show focuses on Summer Barbecuing, Grilling, and Wine. Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker…
Big Blend RadioBeer and Outdoor Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina
From floating bar and brewery crawls, to hiking and canoeing, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Adventures in Asheville" show focuses on what to experience…
Big Blend RadioMike Guardia - D-Day Hero Stories
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who shares two hero stories from…
Big Blend RadioBig Weekly Blend - Celebrate the Month of June
From roses and butterflies, to camping and surfing, pride and ice cream, and much more, enjoy Big Blend Radio’s new BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast with this episode…
Big Blend RadioShelley Whizin - Why It's Time to Get Back Out in Nature
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, Shelley Whizin shares how taking breaks from our busy lives to spend time in…
Big Blend RadioSummer Grilling & Gift Giving with Melissas's Produce
From Charenteis Melons and Giant Portabello Mushrooms to Sugar Mangos and Coconut, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on summer fruits and vegetables to…
Big Blend RadioSinger-songwriter Lara Ruggles in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Tucson Arizona-based…
Big Blend RadioManuel and Olga Jimenez - Woodlake Botanical Garden in Central California
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel Tulare County" Show features Manuel and Olga Jimenez who share what visitors can experience at Woodlake Botanical…
Big Blend RadioTim Arnold - Super Connected Album
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, UK solo artist Tim Arnold talks about his new concept album SUPER CONNECTED that lifts a magnifying glass up to the…
Big Blend RadioJoel Karsten - Author of Straw Bale Gardens Complete
This episode of Big Blend Radio's GARDEN GOSSIP Show features straw bale gardening pioneer features Joel Karsten. His book, "Straw Bale Gardens Complete…
Big Blend RadioIvan Levin - National Park Trust Military Family Programs
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Ivan Levin, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications for the National Park Trust, who discusses the…
Big Blend RadioBed and Breakfast Innkeepers Who Support Veterans and Active Military
This episode of Big Blend Radio features innkeepers who support veterans and active military through special programs such as providing free and discounted…
Big Blend RadioBrian Tarquin - Brothers in Arms Album Supports Veterans
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Part 2 of the "Brothers in Arms" conversation with multi-Emmy award-winning guitarist/composer Brian Tarquin. Hear…
Big Blend RadioLance Laber - Summer Exhibits at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the current Ted DeGrazia exhibits on…
Big Blend RadioBig Weekly Blend - Military Stories and War Heroes, Music, Hamburgers and Alligators
Big Blend Radio’s new BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast (formerly the Big Daily Blend) covering the holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings that span the week of…
Big Blend RadioGlynn Burrows - American WWII Airfields in Norfolk UK
In 1942, the United States joined the European theatre sending their own Engineer Aviation Battalions to the U.K. Their task was to support British squadrons…
Big Blend RadioAuthor and Historian Craig Nelson - V is for Victory
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" History show features New York Times Best-selling WWII Author and Historian Craig Nelson, who discusses his…
Big Blend RadioEli Francovich - The Return of the Wolves
After being nearly eradicated in the 1990s, the gray wolf has made an astonishing comeback in Washington state, delighting conservationists but infuriating…
Big Blend RadioMilitary History in Oklahoma and Texas on the Jefferson Highway
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on two military history sites that span the Civil War through World War One, Two, Korea, and…
Big Blend RadioWard Heinrichs - Marine Corps Training Provides Job Skills
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, California employment attorney Ward Heinrichs shares how his Marine Corps training helped him to become a better lawyer…
Big Blend RadioDebbie Stone - Barge Cruising Through Burgundy
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" Travel Show features travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her Barge Cruise experience meandering through…
Big Blend RadioWarr Guitarist Jason Blake
This episode of Big Blend Radio features guitarist Jason Blake who has established himself as “one of the most distinguished technicians on the Warr.” The Warr…
Big Blend RadioRuth Milstein - A Taste of Israel
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who discusses Israeli Cuisine and her recipe for Couscous Salad with Tuna and…