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Sausage Day Party - Part 2

How Much Sausage Can you Handle? Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines for Part 2 of this special SAUSAGE DAY show celebrating National Sausage Day and October as National Sausage Month! Featured guests include:- Ivan Flowers - 5-Star Chef & Culinary Instructor. See his Sausage Tips. - Jeremy Manley - Executive Chef of Jeremy's on the Hill in Julian, CA- Ward Heinrichs - San Diego Employment Attorney- Peggy Fiandaca - Co-owner of LDV Winery in Arizona- Jeff Benoit - Boudin Maker & Owner of B&O Kitchen & Grocery in Louisiana- Glynn Burrows - Tour Guide & Owner of Norfolk Tours in England- Melissa Rippon - Home cook from South Africa, now living in EnglandSpecial thank you to Steve Schneickert for composing and singing the Sausage Day Song!

Sausage Day Party - Part 1

How Much Sausage Can you Handle? Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines for this special SAUSAGE DAY show airing live from a farm in Rougemont, North Carolina. Come celebrate National Sausage Day (Oct. 1) and October as National Sausage Month!Featured guests include:- Steve & Karen Wilson - Innkeepers/owners of The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina- Eva Eldridge - Travel writer, home cook, and breakfast sausage maker- Steve Schneickert - Hollywood History Podcaster, Performer, and Composer of the Sausage Day Song!Featured music is "My Rocket" by Johnny Mastro & The Mamas Boys!

MUTTS: A Celebration of Mystery Mixed Breeds

This Big Blend Radio show features award-winning photographer Olivia Grey Pritchard, who discusses her beautiful and heartwarming new coffee table book, "MUTTS: A Celebration of Mystery Mixed Breeds." Whether you currently have a mutt, grew up with one, or you’re a pet-free animal lover, MUTTS is a must have! This stellar book features more than 100 gorgeous pups from all different origins and breeds. Each photo is accompanied by the pooch’s name, best guess of breed mix, and lists unique traits. More: https://www.oliviagreypritchard.com/

Neasa Ní Chianáín and Kevin McArevey - Young Plato Documentary

This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the award-winning documentary "Young Plato" that showcases Kevin McArevey, a Primary School headmaster in Belfast’s Ardoyne housing estates who invokes the wisdom of the ancient Greek philosophers to fight poverty, drug dealers and the IRA – restoring hope in the heart of a battered community. Featured guests are Kevin McArevey, and director Neasa Ní Chianáín created the film with Declan McGrath. More at https://youngplato.com/ 

Attorney Ward Heinrichs - California’s FAST Recovery Act Passed

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs explains California's FAST Recovery Act, AB 257, that Governor Newsom recently signed into law. A council, largely selected by the Governor, will provide fast-food workers with sector-wide representation. Read Ward's article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fast-recovery-act-passed/Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/

Debbie Stone - Kayaking the Lake District of Italy

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her 9-day kayaking adventure in Italy's Lake District with Enrico Carrossino, guide extraordinaire and owner of Kayak Xplore. It’s hard not to be mesmerized by this region of Italy, which encompasses three main lakes located at the Italian Swiss border, including Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, and Lake Lugano. The landscape captivates visitors with its picture postcard scenery, mild climate, rich history, and some of the best food and wine in Italy. And for kayakers, it’s heaven. Read Debbie's story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/paradise-found-in-the-italian-lake-district/Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. 

Composer and Percussionist Charles Xavier on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" show features Charles Xavier, aka “The Xman,” a visionary producer, composer, electronic musician, and percussionist. Hear about his extensive music career, along with his new ambient/melodic/neo-jazz album "Pandemic Piano," and exciting "Ella Across America" tour. More: https://happynoterecords.com/ Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation - https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

Glynn Burrows - God Save the King

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Glynn Burrows, family historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, reflects on the legacy and passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the new Royal leadership of King Charles III. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/god-save-the-king/ Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. More at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/