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Big Weekly Blend - Miltary 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 May 28-June 2, 2023. Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of the new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Check out the show notes below for links to the music playlist, articles, recipes, and puzzles that connect with and celebrate this week’s holidays, celebrations, and observances. 
 FEATURED GUESTS:- Musician and cohost Joey Stuckey - https://www.joeystuckey.com/ - Military author and historian Mike Guardia - https://mikeguardia.com/ - Mike Dunmyer of US Wind Inc. - https://uswindinc.com/ 
 MUSIC PLAYLIST:- On YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJLqyF094PF79ZPLizyzjSXP - On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1U828NYgagQRMoctc1jEWW?si=bf25e393630f4125 
 ARTICLES, PODCASTS, RECIPES & PUZZLES: -  The Combat Diaries - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mike-guardia-the-combat-diaries/ - Military Memorials - https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/veterans-memorials/  - US Wind Inc. Offshore Wine Energy - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/us-wind-inc-offshore-wind-energy-on-the-east-coast/ - The ShackBurger - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-shackburger/ - Dessert by the Light of the Moon - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dessert-by-the-light-of-the-moon/ - Queen Creek Olive Mill - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/arizona-finds-queen-creek-olive-mill/ - Dinosaur National Monument - https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/this-dinosaur-boneyard-is-worth-the-detour/ - East Tennessee Farm Stay - https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/east-tennessee-farm-stay/ - Lincoln Homestead Kentucky State Park - https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/lincoln-homestead-kentucky-state-park/ - The All-American Donut - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-all-american-donut/ 

Glynn 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 by building their own airfields ready for the huge influx of men and machines that were about to arrive. This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows who talks about America's World War II Airfields in Norfolk, England. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/norfolks-us-airfields-during-wwii/ 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/S96ITTdvNA0 
Glynn Burrows is a family history expert as well as the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-england 
Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 

Author 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 latest book, “V is for Victory:  Franklin Roosevelt’s American Revolution and the Triumph of World War II" (Scribner; May 23, 2023).
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/HHqGjRwJ6Kw 
In this history of the American Homefront during World War II, Nelson reveals how FDR confronted a nation antagonistic to war in Europe, skillfully won their support, and pushed the government and big business to build the secret weapons that won the war. More: http://www.craignelson.us/ 

Eli 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 ranchers. Featured on this episode of Big Blend Radio, journalist and author Eli Francovich, discusses his new book, "The Return of Wolves: An Iconic Predator’s Struggle to Survive in the American West" (Timber Press: April 11, 2023). In it, Francovich combines interviews, extensive research, and on-the-ground reporting to reveal the deep social and political struggles at the core of this debate over the endangered species. Ultimately, he endeavors to find a solution that will appease both parties—and perhaps mend an ever-widening division in American culture. 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ZPvEFUzntzM 
Airing every third Friday, this episode is part of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Series in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ 

Military 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 Vietnam.
Featured Guests:- Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association- Adam Lynn - Honey Springs Battlefield & Visitor Center in Checotah, Oklahoma - more: https://www.okhistory.org/sites/honeysprings - Susan Lanning - Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum in Greenville, Texas - more: https://cottonmuseum.com/ 
Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana.  Learn more at: https://jeffersonhighway.org/ 
Special thanks to the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau who represent Louisiana's Oldest City, which is also on the Jefferson Highway. See: https://www.natchitoches.com/ 

Ward 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. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/marine-corps-training-provides-job-skills/ 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/J9Cs8X_9Jas 
Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://shows.acast.com/ward-heinrichs-employment-law 

Debbie 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 the picturesque French countryside along the Burgundy Canal with European Waterways. Read Debbie's story about this beautiful, unique and and slow-paced voyage, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-a-slow-paced-voyage-of-discovery-through-burgundy/
Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every third Tuesday. 

Warr Guitarist Jason Blake on Big Blend Radio

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 guitar is a unique twelve-string instrument incorporating the range of a guitar and bass that is played by tapping the strings, a technique known as touchstyle. 
“Subsequent Ruins" is Jason's new solo instrumental progressive rock album that features the Warr guitar as the sole melodic instrument along with Marco Minnemann on drums. The songs work as a modern retelling of Rattenfänger von Hameln (The Pied Piper), whereas screens play the title role. The six song album was mixed in Chicago at Gravel Road Recording by Amery Schmeisser and mastered by Andy VanDette (Rush, Porcupine Tree). Hajo Mueller (Steven Wilson, Mariusz Duda) completed the thought provoking artwork for the release. More: https://www.jasonblakemusic.com