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

Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features artist Diana Miller, the latest National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Diana lives on the island of Hawai’i near Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, combining her passion for art and environmental stewardship. Hear about her art, love of the park, and her advocacy for protecting native flora and fauna.
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/e8iaXSDMUqc
Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation's unique artist residency programs in parks across the country at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/

Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Will you being red today to spread awareness of women's cardiovascular health? To shine the spotlight on the fact that heart disease is the number one killer of women, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast observes Wear Red Day (National Wear Red Day) and American Heart Month with Dr. Jacqueline Eubany. Dr. Jackie is a board-certified cardiologist and electrologist, and author of the best-selling author of “Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story.” Check out her site: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/
More Articles & Podcasts with Dr. Jackie Covering Women's Heart Health: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/dr-jacqueline-eubany/
For more about Red Wear Day, visit https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/

Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on the African American History, Culture, and Experiences in Tulare County, California.
FEATURED GUESTS:- Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. More: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Donette Silva Carter - Tulare Chamber of Commerce. More: http://www.tularechamber.org/ - Patty Rocha, Pastor Albert Hudson & Martha Hudson - Tulare Historical Museum. More: https://www.tularehistoricalmuseum.org/
Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake. Plan your visit: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/

Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
In honor of Black History month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" Podcast focuses on Mississippi Blues history and culture.
FEATURED GUESTS:- MARGO COOPER - Writer, Photographer, and author of “Deep Inside the Blues: Photographs & Interviews," which is out now through University Press of Mississippi. Visit: https://www.margocooper.com/ - JOHNNY MASTRO - Frontman and founder of the New Orleans based blues band Jonnny Mastro & Mama's Boys. Visit: https://johnnymastro.com/ - LISA EVANS - Travel writer and author of “100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die.” Visit https://writerlisa.com/

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
This episode of Big Blend Raio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show is all about plant-based eating and cooking with Yecenia Currie, a world traveler, yoga instructor, foodie, and author of “Sweet & Savory Life: Simple Flavor-Filled, Plant-Based Recipes to Nourish Mind, Body, & Spirit."
In a world where the health-conscious and flavor-seekers can unite, each page of Yecenia Currie’s new cookbook is a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating recipes that are filled with nutrition while simultaneously exploding with flavor. Currie’s goal in “Sweet & Savory Life” (March 1, 2024, Trilogy Publishing) is to “amplify plant-based deliciousness” by focusing on recipes that are packed with both nutrition and flavor.
Learn more and check out her recipe for Chocolate Covered Brownie Truffle Bites: http://tinyurl.com/y5z59t6f
Keep up with Yecenia Currie at https://yeceniacurrie.com/

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
"Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward." Carol Channing (January 31, 1923 - January 15, 2019)
Get ready for us to dip our toes into hot chocolate on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast! Enjoy our celebration of National Hot Chocolate Day while we also honor the life and legacy of actress and comedian Carol Channing with a special tribute by Steve Schneickert. Recipe of the Day is European Drinking Chocolate, see: http://tinyurl.com/324w77af

Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
From cooking classes and sunset cruises to the lush scenery and rugged beaches, this episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION travel show features travel writer Eva Eldridge who shares her recent experiences in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/falling-in-love-with-cabo-san-lucas-mexico/

Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
“To Travel is to Live.” Hans Christian AndersenFrom solo adventures and romantic escapes to road trips and multigeneraltional cruises, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Plan for Vacation Day (January 30) with some well-learned travel advice. OUR WEBSITES & RESOURCES FOR TRAVEL INSPIRATION* Park & Travel Site: https://nationalparktraveling.com/ * Big Blend Site: https://blendradioandtv.com/ * Our Big Blend Experts: http://tinyurl.com/2ua49xkm * Parks & Travel Facebook Group: http://tinyurl.com/r2mzrmjw * "Traveler's Tales" Music Playlist on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/339jwvs9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIG BLEND RADIO
Viva Variety, the Spice that Adds Quality to Life!
This is the place to catch up with all the new episodes from the Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts. There's something for everyone, and something new to listen to every day with topics that 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 podcasts are hosted and produced by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter publishing team behind Big Blend Magazines, and full-time travelers on the Love Your Parks Tour.
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