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Steve & Karen Wilson - Wonderful World of Whales

In honor of World Whale Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show features global travelers and innkeepers Steve & Karen Wilson who talk about their whale watching experiences in North America and around the world from Washington State, Cape Cod, and Hawaii, to Tonga, Canada, South Africa, and the Galapagos Islands.
Started in 1980 by Greg Kauffman, founder of the Pacific Whale Foundation in Maui,  Hawaii, World Whale Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday in February. More: https://www.pacificwhale.org/ 
Known as "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville," Steve & Karen Wilson are the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. They also cohost Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast every 1st Tuesday. More about The Lion & The Rose B&B: https://www.lion-rose.com/ 
Photos by Steve & Karen Wilson. 

Artist Victoria Chick - Humor in Art

Have You Seen The One About...? On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick shares some personal observations about humor in art. Artists covered in this art podcast include noted illustrator Edward Abrams, artist Lund, and dark social realist Phillip Evergood. Read her article and view the art here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/personal-observations-on-humor-in-art/ 
Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3an38624

Big Daily Blend - Protecting Pangolins

In honor of World Pangolin Day, observed every third Saturday of February, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast focuses on the characteristics of Pangolins, why they have become the most trafficked mammal in the world, and the wildlife conservation organizations that are working to save and protect them. 
Wildlife Conservation Organizations Working to Protect and Save Pangolins include: - Pangolin Crisis Fund: https://pangolincrisisfund.org/  - IUCN SSC Pangolin: https://pangolinsg.org/ - David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation: https://davidshepherd.org/species/pangolins/ - World Wildlife Fund: https://www.worldwildlife.org/ - Save Pangolins: https://www.savepangolins.org/ 

Bestselling Author Peter Kageyama - Midnight Climax

This episode of Big Blend Radio features bestselling author Peter Kageyama who discusses his latest Kats Takemoto novel, MIDNIGHT CLIMAX.
In MIDNIGHT CLIMAX, Kats Takemoto, the nisei private detective from  his first novel HUNTERS POINT, returns to investigate the murder of a young Chinese girl, killed in a covert CIA brothel in the heart of San Francisco. Her family, members of a Tong, a powerful Chinatown gang, demand vengeance that threatens to start an all-out war in Chinatown unless Kats can discover the truth behind the slaying. Along the way he will discover a personal connection to the suspected killer, a fellow veteran who was tortured and experimented on, turning him into a lethal weapon and a ticking bomb. Kats and his friends race to find this soldier before the government and the rival Tong gangs spiral into more bloodshed.
Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Peter Kageyama is a third-generation Japanese American - sansei. He is a former Senior Fellow with the Alliance for Innovation and the author of four nonfiction books on cities and urban development. He was a finalist for the 2023 Roy Peter Clark Literary Award. More at: https://peterkageyama.com/ 

Big Daily Blend - Awesome Almonds!

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Almond Day (Feb. 16, 2024) and National Almond with Chocolate Day (July 8, 2024) with fun facts about this beloved tree nut including it's history and cultural significance, amazing nutritional benefits, culinary uses, and sustainable farming. 
If you want to see the Almond Tree Blooming Season which happens between Mid-February and Mid-March, head to the Central California Valley region where over 80% of the world's almonds are grown. Plan your trip at  https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ 
To purchase almonds, chocolate covered almonds, and other almond goodies, visit https://thepeanutpatch.com/ 
For a list of Almond Dishes from Around the World, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_almond_dishes  
RECIPES WITH ALMONDS and almond products such as milk and flour, as featured on our site, BlendRadioandTV.com:* Chocolate Covered Brownie Truffle Bites: http://tinyurl.com/y5z59t6f * Dried Cherry Granola: http://tinyurl.com/39bj3nsk * Cinammon Streusel French Toast: http://tinyurl.com/2z5uydv9 * Mike's Mighty Mediterranean Chopped Salad: http://tinyurl.com/bdsvy9kc * Fluffy Blueberry Cake: http://tinyurl.com/4yub6bss  * Coconut Banana Bread: http://tinyurl.com/yvwawx2c * Shine & Shake Cocktail: http://tinyurl.com/2vp8fmxt * Sharon's Tiramisu Latte: http://tinyurl.com/4rz4pmzp 

Lea Brovedani - How to Handle the End-of-Life of a Beloved Partner

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea talks about how to handle the end-of-life stage of a spouse or beloved partner.
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/hkO5QoT_QoA 
Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:* Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices* Emotion - Honor feelings* Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning* Body - Increase comfort, health and safety* Practical - Create completions
Learn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/ 
Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnu 

Kendra Petty - I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead

Kendra Petty began life by enduring years of childhood abuse, culminating in a stunning breakout from a cult led by her own parents that nearly consumed her. She married a physically and emotionally abusive woman with a hidden drug habit. She successfully climbed the corporate ladder – only to discover she worked for an organized crime family that later attempted to poison her. And after being diagnosed with breast cancer, she finally realized that the changes she needed to make could only be achieved by exploding the life she had deliberately created. And that’s just the beginning.
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Kendra Petty who shares some of her life story as documented in her riveting memoir, “I Can’t Believe I’m Not Dead: Escaping Abuse, a Cult, Attempted Murder and Other Insanities." The book is out now. More: https://kendrapettyofficial.com/ 
For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/ 

Lisa Hopper - Arizona Heroes Memorial in Oro Valley

In honor of Arizona becoming the 48th state admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912, today's episode of Big Blend Radio features Lisa Hopper, Executive Director of the Arizona Heroes Memorial. 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oPNqMjY3EnQ 
The AZ Heroes Memorial pays tribute to Arizona's veterans, active military, first responders, and healthcare workers. The site in Naranja Park, Oro Valley, AZ is currently under construction, with an expected completion of Summer 2024. When complete, the Memorial will be open to the public, allowing for a  dedicated space in which to remember and learn about the Grand Canyon State's heroes. Such a  physical space is unique to Arizona. Learn more and be part of this honorable project, here: https://azheroesmemorial.org/