Big Blend Radio
Viva Variety! Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, Big Blend Radio educates, entertains and inspires! Topics include: Music, Books & The Arts; Travel & Recreation; Food & Drink; National Parks & Public Lands; History & Culture; Nature & Environment; Home & Garden; Family & Education; Business & Career; and much more!
Big Blend Radio broadcasts new episodes from our network of shows daily.
Episodes

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" Podcast, Linda talks about her recent day trip to Ojai, California where she experienced art, nature and hiking trails, and some fun food and wine destinations.
You can learn more about the Ojai Studio Artist Tours here: https://www.ojaistudioartists.org/
Follow Linda Ballou's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/
Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST, here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3Bmktgu8osUzx2VOF35dgO&feature=shared
This episode is also featured on our Big Blend Radio "Vacation Station" Travel Channel. Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, directors Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple discuss their film VITALIK: AN ETHEREUM STORY that provides an intimate look at the humanity and vision behind a technological revolution.
Through exclusive interviews with Vitalik Buterin, his parents, and leading tech figures—including Dmitry Buterin, Danny Ryan, Itzel Yard, and Tim O’Reilly—the film traces Buterin’s journey from childhood to the creation of Ethereum. Blending archival footage with firsthand insights, directors Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple explore the motivations and challenges that shaped Ethereum’s groundbreaking launch.
VITALIK is out on VOD via Gravtias Ventures. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqbOMrgYav0

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
It's all about Cruising the Bahamas on this episode of Big Blend Radio's travel podcast "Journey Jukebox with Lisa." Plus, hear about various cruise options for all travel wants, budgets, and age groups, and how a travel advisor can save you time and money when planning your vacation
CHECK OUT LISA'S NEW YEAR CARIBBEAN GROUP CRUISE: https://writerlisa.com/2025/04/14/celebrate-new-years-in-belize-on-a-cruise/
HEAR LISA'S PODCAST ON CRUSING THE BAHAMAS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-the-bahamas-with-msc-cruises/
JOURNEY JUKEBOX MUSIC PLAYLIST on SPOTIFY (updated each episode): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=54c7630328284648
LISA EVANS is a travel writer and photographer, travel advisor, and author of "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die." More at https://writerlisa.com/ and https://www.gosmart.travel/advisors/lisa/evans
New episodes of Big Blend Radio’s ”Journey Jukebox with Lisa” Podcast air every 3rd Tuesday at 12pm CST. Follow the podcast from your favorite platform here: https://journeyjukebox.podbean.com/

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Enjoy this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wanderers Compass" Travel Podcast with Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough, digital content creators, freelance travel writers, photographers, founders and publishers of Wanderers Compass Travel Blog.Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a grand adventure across continents, Joelle and Ryan believe that travel is more than just a trip; it is an opportunity for discovery, learning, and personal growth. Check out their Travel Writer Success Insider Q&A here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/travel-writer-success-insider-joelle-machia-and-ryan-slough/ Wanderers Compass is rooted in immersive travel—where history, culture, and adventure intertwine to create meaningful experiences. Through curated itineraries, firsthand storytelling, and a commitment to uncovering the world’s hidden gems, Joelle and Ryan share their journeys with the hope of inspiring others to explore with purpose and curiosity. Follow their adventures at https://www.wandererscompass.com/ New episodes of Big Blend Radio's "Wanderers Compass" Travel Podcast air every second Monday at 4pm PST / 7pm EST here: https://wandererscompass.podbean.com/

Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
It's all about Gwinnett County on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark.
Located less than 10 miles from Atlanta, Gwinnett County is in the northern part of Georgia and holds sixteen distinct cities that form part of the metro-Atlanta area including Duluth, Norcross, and Lilburn.
As Jo shares on this episode, Gwinnett County has a variety of things to do that will delight travelers looking for parks and hiking trails or live music and craft cocktails. Explore the walkable areas and cute shops in these outlying cities that make traveling fun. Plan your visit with Jo's article about her experiences in Gwinnett County, here: https://recipestravelculture.com/unique-gwinnett-county-near-atlanta/ Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Her Big Blend Radio podcast "Jo Goes Everywhere!" airs every 2nd Sunday at 7pm EST. Follow the show on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yfkjm8sd

Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
It's all about Understanding and Caring for Mares on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.
Hear about attitude and disposition, emotions, performance, breeding and pregnancy, hormonal health, foaling and gestation, and so much more.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Learn more about Christy, her equine services, and her books, at: https://wdnhorse.com/
The "ABC's of Horses" Podcast with Christy Wood airs every 2nd Saturday. Listen to the latest episodes here: https://abcs-horses-christywood.podbean.com/

Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Two strangers searching for purpose in Dakar, Senegal, wake up with bombs strapped to their chests, counting down from ten hours. Controlled by a mysterious voice, they must complete a series of chaotic missions with devastating consequences. As the city erupts in protest against Western influence, the reluctant partners race for redemption.
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show, director / writer Jean Luc Herbulot talks about his latest film, ZERO, that's out now in theaters and on VOD through Well Go USA Entertainment. ZERO is a thrilling, darkly humorous tale of survival, connection, and the human search for meaning. Watch: https://wellgousa.com/films/zero

Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer and author Kathleen Walls talks about her experiences in beautiful and historic Wytheville, Virginia.
For a small town, she visited a huge array of diverse attractions, ranging from the home of a woman who was once acting President of the United States to a safari where the animals run loose and you are enclosed in a bus. Read her story about it all, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-the-one-and-only-wytheville/
Kathleen Walls is publisher/writer for American Roads and Global Highways at https://www.americanroads.net/. A member of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, her articles and photographs have appeared in numerous magazines and online publications. She is also an author of numerous travel books, online travel guides, and fiction novels. Learn more about her books at https://katywalls.com/.
Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/
Follow this podcast here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m

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