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Author Mike Nemeth - A Tissue Full of Lies

Best-selling and award-winning author Mike Nemeth returns to Big Blend Radio's "A Toast to The Arts" Show to discuss his latest young adult novel, "A Tissue Full of Lies."
Set in a time when political leaders were brazenly assassinated, inalienable civil rights had to be guaranteed by legislation, race riots disfigured the American landscape, and a controversial war shaped social consciousness, the blue collar Kovacs family struggled to achieve the American Dream. "A Tissue Full of Lies" is a coming-of-age story that defines the Baby Boomer generation. It's also lead character Eddie Kovacs' origin story and the prequel to the novel, "The Two Lives of Eddie Kovacs." More: https://mikenemethauthor.com/books/a-tissue-of-lies/ 

Author David Lipsky - The Parrot and The Igloo

This episode of Big Blend Radio features journalist and best-selling author David Lipsky who discusses his latest book, "The Parrot and The Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial." 
Now published in paperback, he turns his prodigious talent to the twin stories of our lifetime: climate change and truth. Lipsky explores how “anti-science” became virulent in American life—through the history of climate denial and its consequences. Featuring an indelible cast of heroes and villains, mavericks and swindlers, "The Parrot and the Igloo" delivers a real-life tragicomedy―one that captures the extraordinary dance of science, money, and the American character.

Martin Fitzgibbon - Behind The Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror

Celebrate Music Monday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "A Toast To The Arts" Show featuring drummer Martin Fitzgibbon who discusses his memoir, "Behind The Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror." In it, Fitzgibbon reveals for the first time his closely guarded secrets and unique insights into how the show and its participants became an overnight success and created a cultural phenomenon that 50 years later still reverberates around the world. The book is out now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Curtain-Life-Rocky-Horror/dp/180381652X
Musician, songwriter, singer and author Martin Fitzgibbon has worked in almost every musical genre, in many parts of the world, while pursuing his craft. The drummer in the original production of The Rocky Horror Show, which premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London alongside Tim Curry and Richard O’Brien, among others, Fitzgibbon continues to perform and is currently preparing to record a solo album.

Artist Ted DeGrazia's Cabeza de Vaca Collection

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about southwest artist Ted DeGrazia's "Cabeza de Vaca" collection.
The story of the ill-fated Spanish expedition is told in this collection that includes sketches, watercolors, oils and enamels. DeGrazia read extensively about the adventures of the Spanish explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, known as the first non-Native American to travel into what are now the states of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Learn more and have fun with the online jigsaw puzzle of DeGrazia's Cactus Painting from the collection: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/artist-ted-degrazias-cabeza-de-vaca-collection/ 
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. More: http://www.degrazia.org/ 
This Big Blend Radio "Tales of Ted DeGrazia" podcast airs every 4th Sunday. Follow the show here: https://ted-degrazia.podbean.com/ 

Joey Stuckey - Celebrating Musical Families

From Willie Nelson and Rosanne Cash, to Edgar and Johnny Winter, Wilson Phillips, Larkin Poe, the Allman Brothers, Jackson 5, and more, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey, celebrates musical families! 
MUSICAL FAMILY PLAYLIST- On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bdszhehx - On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/379ff88r 
MUSICAL FAMILY BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEWS ON PODBEAN:- LUKAS NELSON: https://tinyurl.com/mutheb5x - MALCOLM BRUCE: https://tinyurl.com/4x8fz4zp - ZAKIYA HOOKER: https://tinyurl.com/3avncbwx - CARLA COOKE: https://tinyurl.com/2zk26vmh - SHIRLEY KING: https://tinyurl.com/csbfk72k - CARMINE APPICE: https://tinyurl.com/bdhkttzk 
Co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show every 4th Sunday, Joey Stuckey is known as the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World." He's an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ 
Follow the show, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/ 

Glynn Burrows - A Visit to Stratford-Upon-Avon

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows, he shares some of the historic and recreational highlights not to be missed in Stratford-Upon-Avon in England. Read Glynn's article about his visit to the birthplace of William Shakespeare, here:  https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-visit-to-stratford-upon-avon-shakespeares-birthplace/ 
Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z 
Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 

Osprey Conservation at Patuxent River Park, Maryland

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features travel writer and photographer Julie Dee Suman who discusses the Osprey Conservation efforts and recreational, bird watching, and educational opportunities at Patuxent River Park in Maryland. Read her article about the park, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/discover-patuxent-river-parks-osprey-population/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ 
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Channel. 

Chef Ivan Flowers - How to Plate Like a Pro

Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month and Foodie Friday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's  EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. From color and composition to texture and ingredient choices, Chef Ivan shares tips and techniques on how to artfully plate food just like a chef!
Links to Topics Discussed on this Episode:- Chef Ivan Flowers Teaches Youth: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/youth-in-the-kitchen/ - The Rise & Fall of Charlie Trotter: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/love-charlie-the-rise-and-fall-of-chef-charlie-trotter/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm36M-s22iuKRDKPlZXl46Lr