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Pet & Horse Safety and Disaster Preparedness

In observance of National Pet Preparedness Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Pet Connection" Podcast focuses on pet and horse safety and disaster preparedness. 
FEATURED GUESTS- ANGELA LAWS - Cohost, veteran petsitter, and community manager at https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ - CHRISTY WOOD - World champion horse trainer, instructor, author, and horse show judge. See: https://wdnhorse.com/ 
The American Red Cross has steps you can follow to make an emergency plan for your animals. See: https://tinyurl.com/mtpv5x4s 

Ruth Milstein - Grilling Summer Fruits

Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" Show with Ruth Milstein who shares how to choose summer fruits and how to grill them for a brunch dish, entree, or light dessert. 
RELATED RECIPE & ARTICLES as discussed on this episode:* Grilled Fruits Recipes: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/grilled-fruits/  * Choosing Fruits & Veggies: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/choosing-fruits-and-vegetables/ * Strawberry Sherbet Recipes: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/strawberry-sherbet/ 
Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand awarding-winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine." Learn more here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ 
Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/yr9jp58n 

The Gettysburg Cyclorama and Painters Philippoteaux

This episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick focuses on the Gettysburg Cyclorama depicting “Pickett’s Charge up Cemetery Ridge” at the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. The innovative Gettysburg Cyclorama was the work of father-son painter duo Henri Philippoteaux (1815 – 1884), and Paul Philippoteaux (1846 – 1923). Read Victoria's article about it all here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/dioramas-cycloramas-and-the-painters-philippoteaux 
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://tinyurl.com/3an38624 

Steve Schneickert - Iconic Dogs in Motion Pictures

In honor of National Dog Dad Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Steve Schneickert who recalls the Hollywood History of Iconic Dogs in Motion Pictures. Hear about canine film and TV stars Lassie, Asta, Toto, Rin Tin Tin, Marley, and many more. 
Steve dedicates this Hollywood History segment to his sweet pup Miss Bella Rose, who crossed over the rainbow bridge, Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Scott Kendall - Outdoor Adventures in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

Celebrate Great Outdoors Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Scott Kendall who talks about his week long family vacation exploring the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. Hear about the destination's golf, boating, hiking, eating, relaxing, and lodging opportunities. Read Scott's article about his trip, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/adventures-in-lake-of-the-ozarks-missouri/ 
Scott Kendall is Editor of PlayStayEat.com as well as a freelance travel writer, photographer, and videographer based in The Woodlands, Texas. He has traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe, including several trips to Italy, Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, England, Ireland, and France. More: https://playstayeat.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 

Donald Hafner - Exploring America's National Parks

Celebrating Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Podcast features Don Hafner, who along with his wife Shelly, went to all 59 of the National Parks in 59 weeks during 2014/15. To date, they have visited 62 of America's National Parks, 48 US States, 22 foreign countries, and at least 30 national parks overseas. They've been north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Tropic of Capricorn, swam in all five oceans, and visited 5 of the 7 continents. Don is host to #ParkChat held on Wednesdays at 9pm EST on Twitter (X). Follow him @59NationalParks on Twitter (X) and Instagram. 

Author Ann Bancroft - Almost Family

How do you find joy when faced with a terminal diagnosis? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Ann Bancroft who tackles this theme with sharp humor and profound compassion in her new novel, “Almost Family, " that's out now through She Writes Press.
Featuring a rough-around-the-edges, quick-witted heroine who stumbles upon an unlikely, but necessary, found family; this debut deftly balances the existential questions raised by terminal illness with honesty and wry humor, reflecting the power of love to heal and foster growth even at the end of life. More at: https://annbancroftauthor.com/ 
More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

Dr. Jackie Eubany - Men's Heart Health

Did You Know that Heart Disease remains the Number One Killer of Men in the United States?  In honor of June being Men's Health Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast is all about Heart Health for Men. Hear about prevention, along with easy (and fun) lifestyle and dietary changes that can boost heart health. 
Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/  
New episodes of "Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie" air every 2nd Wednesday at 12pm PST. Follow the Podcast: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/