Big Blend Radio

Big Blend Radio 18th Year Anniversary Party

Big Blend Radio is celebrating 18 Years of Podcasting! Starting with this Party, join us for three days of shows celebrating this birthday milestone with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith who travel full-time on their Love your Parks Tour while hosting the shows and publishing the digital series of Big Blend Magazines. Hear where and what our guests were up to when they were 18 years old...and, what music they were listening to. 
WHAT MUSIC WERE YOU LISTENING TO AT 18? Let us know in the comments, and we'll add it to our special (and growing) playlist on Spotify which you can listen to here: https://tinyurl.com/bdc3d99d 
FEATURED PARTY GUESTS:- JOHNNY SCHAEFER - Award-winning singer-songwriter and cohost of our Big Daily Blend podcast every 1st Sunday. More:  https://hearjohnny.com/ - EVA ELDRIDGE - Travel and fiction writer, editor, and publishing expert. More: https://evaeldridge.com/ - JON DURANT - Acclaimed guitarist, composer, and producer. More: https://www.jondurant.com/ - BARBARA REDDING - Award-winning travel writer and photographer. More: https://barbararedding.com/  - SHARON K. KURTZ - Award-winning travel writer, photographer and podcaster.  More: https://sharonkkurtz.com/ - JAMES BYFIELD - Singer/songwriter, roots musician and founder of the San Francisco blues-based band Blind Lemon Pledge. More: https://blindlemon-pledge.com/ - JO CLARK - Travel writer, photographer and podcaster. More: https://haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ - KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author of fiction and non-fiction. More: https://americanroads.net/ and https://katywalls.com/ - CHUCK & MIKELYN WUSTMAN - Owners and innkeepers of The Bird & Butterfly Inn in Jasper, Texas. More: https://thebirdandbutterflyinn.com/ 
- VICTORIA CHICK - Contemporary Figurative Artist and Founder of the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center. More at https://victoriachick.com/ and https://www.southwest-art-museum.org/  
SPECIAL MESSAGES FROM- GLYNN BURROWS - Owner of Norfolk Tours in England. More: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/  - JULIE SUMAN - Travel writer and photographer. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/julie-dee-suman-travel-writer-and-photographer/ 

Tasting the Exceptional Pinots of Ghost Hill Cellars in Oregon

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Cameron Bower of Ghost Hill Cellars. 
Nuzzled in the heart of Oregon’s famed Willamette Valley, Ghost Hill Cellars stands as a marvelous example of exceptional winemaking craftsmanship, particularly renowned for its exquisite pinot noir offerings. Read Linda's article about her tasting experience, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-unforgettable-pinot-noir-experience-at-ghost-hill-cellars/ 
Learn more about Ghost Hill Cellars at https://www.ghosthillcellars.com/  
Travel writer Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1LoD5wiSJu4NM4KZxuJYoj 
Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" channel. Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

National Parks Arts Foundation Artist Residencies 2025

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF).
Hear about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, and Hawai'i Volcano National Park. Plus, this year's opportunities for park destinations and artists of all genres to be part of their programming. 
NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations.  
Watch for Big Blend Radio's NPAF Retrospective, a digital publication featuring 8 years of podcast interviews with artists and park representatives! Keep up with us by getting our newsletter at https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/join-our-newsletter/ 
Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

January is Healthy and Delicious at The Peanut Patch

Get a Taste of January and Celebrate National Staying Healthy Month, Veganuary, Hot Tea Month, Hot Soup Month, and more with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George.
Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, nuts and dried fruit, locally grown Royal Medjool Dates, culinary gifts, and sweet treats including homemade fudge and peanut brittle. Shop online year-round and learn more at https://thepeanutpatch.com/  
Check out Donna's recipes that include all kinds of delicious favorites from peanut butter cookies to sensational salads: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/ 
The Peanut Patch podcast airs every 1st Friday at 12pm Arizona Time. Listen to episodes and follow the show here: https://peanut-patch.podbean.com/ 

Discover California's Sequoia Country in 2025

Are seeing those iconic Giant Sequoia Trees in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, on your bucket list? 
From hiking and wildlife watching to chasing waterfalls, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on what you can experience in these must-visit parks and forests, as well as their charming local art and agricultural communities that make up Tulare County, California including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake.  
Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include - Holly Streit - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia,  https://www.visitvisalia.com/ 
Plan your visit to Tulare County, at https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ 

Vegan Food and Wine Pairings

Celebrate International Veganuary Month on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast with Peggy Fiandaca and Chef Candy Lesher who discuss vegan food and wine pairings. Check out Chef Candy's vegan Cannellini Casserole Recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cannellini-casserole/ 
Along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, Peggy Fiandaca owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Learn more at  https://ldvwinery.com/ 
Chef Candy Lesher is a culinary wellness coach based in Phoenix, Arizona. View more recipes and learn about how she helps clients achieve their health goals at https://www.yourkitchenrx.com/  
"Wine Time with Peggy" airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm Arizona time. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/42j5zucj 
This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Visiting Maui and Supporting the Island's Renewal

This episode of Big Blend Radio's WANDER THE WORLD WITH SHARON podcast with Sharon K. Kurtz focuses on how visiting Maui in Hawai'i is a vital step in supporting the island's renewal after the deadly wildfires that devastated Lahaina in August 2023. 
From outrigger canoeing to cycling down a volcano, read Sharon's article about what you can experience in Maui, as well as how you can help support this magical and culturally historic destination, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/visiting-maui-a-vital-step-in-supporting-the-islands-renewal/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Wander the World with Sharon" Podcast features award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz. New episodes air every first Wednesday at 12pm CST at https://wandertheworldwithsharon.podbean.com/  
Sharon Kurtz is an accomplished travel writer and award-winning photographer based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to exploring the world and sharing her adventures through compelling storytelling. Her travels have taken her to more than 50 countries on six continents—her carry-on is always packed, ready for the next adventure. Enjoy Sharon’s writing at https://sharonkkurtz.com/. 

Carlsbad is a Must-Visit Southern California Destination

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Kim Sidoriak, President & CEO of Visit Carlsbad. Located in North San Diego County in Southern California, Carlsbad is a coastal playground and the ultimate destination to unwind and enjoy an unforgettable escape.
Carlsbad offers abundant access to seven miles of pristine beaches and outdoor activities including surfing, golfing, biking, hiking trails and pickleball courts. A variety of luxury and budget friendly hotels are available for all visitors.
Attractions including LEGOLAND® California Resort, Museum of Making Music and the iconic Flower Fields, provide an ideal family experience.Championship caliber golf courses, a vibrant culinary scene and brewery scene, relaxing spa experiences and much more awaits. Plan your Carlsbad experience here: https://visitcarlsbad.com/ 
For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/