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The Jefferson Highway Travel Guide is Starting Production!

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the new digital Jefferson Highway Travel Guide being produced in partnership between Big Blend Magazines and the Jefferson Highway Association.
Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association, and Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team who have owned and run Big Blend Magazines since 1997. Learn more about this exciting project and be part of the effort, here: https://jeffersonhighwaytravelguide.com/ 
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/  
This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST (except on holidays). Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/ 

History Comes Alive in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her experiences in historic Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. These connected communities are known for their roles in the American Revolution and Civil War, and the different groups of people who lived there including indigenous people, women, African Americans, authors, and more, all who left their indelible marks on the fabric of society.
READ DEBBIE'S ARTICLES:- Part 1: Lexington: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/history-comes-alive-in-lexington-and-concord-part-1/ - Part 2: Concord: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/history-comes-alive-in-lexington-and-concord-part-2/ 
Follow this podcast here: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/ 

Life Lessons from Family

It's all about Life Lessons from Family on this episode of Big Blend Radio's QUALITY OF LIFE Show.
FEATURED GUESTS:- MICHAEL NEMETH - Author of "A Tissue of Lies" and other novels. Visit: https://mikenemethauthor.com/ - KIMBERLY HESS - Author of "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran." Visit: https://unexpectedlifeofsarahbcochran.com/ - JEFF NELLIGAN - Author of "Four Lessons From My Sons" and other parenting books. Visit: https://www.nelliganbooks.com/ - LISA EVANS - Travel writer and author of "100 Things To Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die." Visit: https://writerlisa.com/ - KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author of numerous travel guides and novels. Visit: https://katywalls.com/ 

Chef Ivan Flowers - The World of Cheese!

It's all about Cheese on this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. 
Hear about the differences between soft, semi-soft, and hard cheese; ripe versus unripened cheese. Plus, what food and drink to pair with various cheeses, what to put on a cheese plate, cooking with cheese, cheese storage, and much more.
CHECK OUT SOME OF CHEF IVAN'S CHEESE-INSPIRED RECIPES:- California Mac & Cheese: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-mac-and-cheese/ - Red Pepper & Mozzarella Crostini: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/warm-red-pepper-mozzarella-crostini/ - Ricotta Gnocchi alla Checca: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ricotta-gnocchi-alla-checca/ - Mushroom Provolone Burger: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mushroom-provolone-burger/ - Margherita French Bread Pizza: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/margherita-french-bread-pizza/ - Spicy Veggie Pizza-Dilla: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spicy-veggie-pizza-dilla/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here: https://eat-drink-merry.podbean.com/ 

Let’s Celebrate Winter and the Holiday Season!

From favorite foods to music, movies, and traditions, Celebrate Winter and the Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey and travel writer Jo Clark.  
CHECK OUT: - Joey's Christmas Music Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/dnu7ufzy - Big Blend Radio's December & Winter Holiday Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvebyewx - Jo's Rudolph Christmas Cocktail Recipe: https://recipestravelculture.com/the-rudolph-christmas-cocktail/ - Jo's Myrtrle Beach Christmas Podcast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/christmas-and-holiday-fun-in-myrtle-beach/  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/ 
Based in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Jo Clark is a travel, food, and wine writer and an award-winning photographer. She is a regular expert guest on Big Blend Radio and hosts Big Blend Radio’s JO GOES EVERYWHERE Podcast. Keep up with her adventures at https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ 
Follow the BIG DAILY BLEND Show, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/ 

The Prehistoric Art of Petroglyphs

It's all about Petroglyphs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. There is hardly a country in the world where petroglyphs do not exist. The United States is rich in petroglyph art, especially within National Park or National Monument boundaries or within National Forests and public lands where they are protected.
Read Victoria's article about Petroglyphs, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/petroglyphs-prehistoric-rock-art/ 
Also see her stories and podcasts covering:- Petroglyphs of Pony Hills: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/petroglyphs-of-pony-hills/ - Early Pottery of the Southwest: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/early-pottery-of-the-southwest/ 
Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. Visit: https://victoriachick.com/ 
Victoria appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://worldofart-victoriachick.podbean.com/ 

Author Kevin Moore - Christmas Stories II

Unwrap the magic of Christmas and the Winter Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring best-selling author Kevin Moore who talks about his new book, "Christmas Stories: Volume II," that shares tales that will warm your heart and spark your imagination.
In this eagerly awaited follow-up to his #1 Amazon bestseller, "Christmas Stories: 7 Original Short Stories," Moore masterfully crafts a tapestry of unforgettable characters and heartwarming narratives that embody the essence of the holiday season. 
Journey with a young boy who creates a profound and mystical Christmas for his community, a woman who stumbles upon a mysterious pink gift card filled with unexpected surprises, and a troubled young man who hears the magical sound of snowflakes falling. Each story invites you on a path of self-discovery, love, and miracles.
With a range of stories from heartbreaking to humorous, magical to everyday, Moore’s protagonists experience profound transformations. They find hope, learn valuable lessons, and uncover the true meaning of Christmas. Perfect for savoring by the fire or during life’s daily journeys, this captivating collection reminds us that the magic of the holiday is real—if we only open our hearts to it.
Learn more at https://kevinmoorepublishing.com/ 

A Toast to Arizona!

From food and drink to festivals and cultural experiences, nature and the great outdoors, history and the arts, and much more, this episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Arizona, the Grand Canyon State.
Featured Guests: - EVA ELDRIDGE – Editor, writer, and book publishing expert. See: https://evaeldridge.com/ - PEGGY FIANDACA – Co-owner of LDV Winery. See: https://ldvwinery.com/ - JUDY KARNIA – Travel writer and nature therapy guide. See: https://judykarnia.com/ - DR RANDSDELL - Author, musician, and educator. See: https://www.dr-ransdell.com/ - ELAINE A. POWERS – Author, conservationist, actor/singer. See: https://elaineapowers.com/ - DR. MILLICENT EIDSON – Professor, author, and writer. See: https://drmayamaguire.com/