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Author Marschall Runge M.D. - Coded to Kill

Is medicine’s greatest breakthrough also the world’s most efficient killing machine? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Dr. Marschall Runge who discusses his ripped-from-headlines thriller “Coded to Kill” warns of the dangers rooted in the advancement of medical technology. 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/J3UIiZ9GGv0 
MARSCHALL RUNGE, MD, PhD, is the executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. He earned his doctorate in molecular biology at Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. He was a cardiology fellow at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is also the author of over 250 publications and holds five patents for novel approaches to health care. 
Learn more about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

Dan Howard - What to Experience in Park City, Utah

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communications at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience in Park City, Utah, a world-renowned destination for outdoor adventure and mountain town charm. 
While working to become a leader in sustainable tourism, Park City offers year-round recreation, stunning scenery, a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, and a historic Main Street lined with charming shops, delightful restaurants, and cozy cafes. Park City is one of the most accessible year-round destinations in North America, and is located just 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport.  Plan your visit: https://www.visitparkcity.com/ 
For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

Rock Journalist and Author Steve Rosen - Tonechaser

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Steve Rosen, a veteran rock journalist who discusses his book, "Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen." Rosen first met Edward in 1977 and had a friendship with him that lasted until 2003. "Tonechaser" chronicles that relationship and describes in poignant and heartfelt detail what it felt like to be friends with him. More: https://www.tonechaserbook.com/ As a contributor to "Guitar Player" magazine, Rosen also wrote a prodigious 16 covers in a six-year span and been tapped seven times to write books on several high-profile musicians, including Jeff Beck, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath, Free/Bad Company and Randy Rhoads. The traveling troubadour’s work has taken him to distant vistas in search of mysterious stories and elusive sagas—hand-selected to accompany numerous bands as a traveling wordsmith for the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Loggins & Messina, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, Alice Cooper, The Firm, Van Halen, and others. Photos in the book and featured on this podcast art are by legendary Van Halen photographer Neil Zlozower. Special thanks to "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville" who own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast - see: https://www.lion-rose.com/ 

Red Hot Shame - You Can’t Make Me Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Northern California indie rockers Red Hot Shame who have just released their fourth album, "You Can't Make Me." Fronted singer-songwriter Xeff Scolari the album features frequent collaborators Steven Pitsenbarger (vocals, percussion), Ryan Wilson (guitar), Spencer Kennedy (bass, drums, keys, vocals), and Mark Bennet (harmonica).  Music videos for their new tracks “Stone” and “Vampire Empire” are out now with more in the works. Learn more at: https://www.redhotshame.com/ 
WATCH THIS PODCAST, WITH MUSIC VIDEOS, ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ItXOZhK8NVA 
Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

Guitarist Buddy Whittington - Texas Scratch

This episode of Big Blend Radio features guitarist Buddy Whittington who discusses TEXAS SCRATCH, the legendary and highly anticipated blues album featuring three iconic, guitar slinging Texans and their friends. 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/HwR_HIs4Azw 
Texas Scratch consists of renowned Texas guitarists Jim Suhler (George Thorogood and the Destroyers), Buddy Whittington (John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers), Vince Converse (Sunshine Heights) and the driving drum beat of Jeff Simon (George Thorogood and the Destroyers) with the help of their friend and bassist Nathaniel Peterson (Savoy Brown).
Released after 14 years this self-titled album is out now on CD and all digital formats via Quarto Valley Records: https://quartovalleyrecords.com/ 

Dr. Norman Rosenthal - Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and its less severe variant the winter blues are estimated to affect 1 in 5 people in the United States – tens of millions altogether. Dr. Norman Rosenthal, M.D., returns to Big Blend Radio to discuss his latest book, "Defeating SAD: A Guide to Health and Happiness Through All Seasons." 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aNFwx-14994 
Dr. Rosenthal is the world renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author who first described seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and pioneered the use of light therapy as a treatment during his twenty years at the National Institute of Mental Health. A prolific researcher and writer, he has written more than three-hundred scholarly articles and authored or co-authored ten popular books, including "Poetry Rx," the New York Times bestseller "Transcendence" and the national bestsellers "The Gift of Adversity," and "Super Mind." More at https://www.normanrosenthal.com/ 

Big Weekly Blend - Travel, Holiday Food, Music, and More!

Celebrate December and the Winter Holiday Season on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast that covers holiday food, cooking and baking, seasonal music and holidays, and travel destinations that span from Tucson, Arizona and Coastal Mississippi to New Brunswick, Canada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
FEATURED GUESTS:* EVA ELDRIDGE - Travel writer and editor of "Trouble in Tucson: A 2023 Left Coast Crime Anthology." More: https://evaeldridge.com/ * LISA EVANS - Travel writer and author of "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die." More: https://writerlisa.com/ 
DECEMBER & WINTER HOLIDAY MUSIC PLAYLIST:* YOUTUBE:  https://tinyurl.com/zkyy6bum * SPOTIFY:  https://tinyurl.com/y6kmz59v 
Special thanks to The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona. Visit the store or shop online for gourmet holiday gifts and gift baskets: https://thepeanutpatch.com/ 

Designer David Rios - The Velvet Rope Hotel and Trixie Motel in Palm Springs

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show with Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels features acclaimed designer David Rios who talks about his incredible work at the luxurious Velvet Rope Hotel and Trixie Motel.
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/l8vI6QS60GE 
Featuring nine unforgettable suites as well as the Valerie Bar, The Velvet Rope Hotel is a lavish Palm Springs oasis that pays homage to its Hollywood roots. Visit https://thevelvetropeps.com/ 
Co-owned by drag persona Trixie Mattel, the Trixie Motel is a pink paradise located in the heart of Palm Springs that features seven custom themed rooms. Visit https://trixiemotel.com/ 
Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels is a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/ 
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