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From Fall Festivals to Exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on what you can experience this fall in California's Sequoia Country.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kxSWtvAJz_A Featured Guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include:- Sintia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Kristy Martin - Porterville Chamber of Commerce. Info: https://www.portervillechamber.org/ - Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia. Info: https://www.visitvisalia.com/ - Arielle Gutierrez - Tulare Chamber of Commerce. Info: http://www.tularechamber.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/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Fall Wine and Dessert Pairings and celebrating the end of harvest on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast. Check out Peggy's pairing tips here: https://tinyurl.com/muc54na9 WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/omaSAG73LqM Featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona, "Wine Time with Peggy" airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Follow the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/3zynb7e6 Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show features an onsite tour and tasting at the award-winning Two Trees Distilling in Asheville, North Carolina. It's all about good taste, sustainability, and flavorful fun!Featured Guests:- Joe Ford & Joe Ragazzo - Two Trees Distilling. More: https://www.twotreesdistilling.com/ - Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: http://tinyurl.com/3ewrb9b4  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who remembers the late Lieutenant John Mecca. John was an incredible cavalryman who served in Desert Storm, Somalia, and Haiti. He was a veteran of the Battle of 73 Easting, and Mike had the honor of interviewing him for the book "Days of Fury," chronicling his unit's heroic actions during the Gulf War. Along with many other military history books, Mike Guardia is the author of the widely acclaimed biography “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,” that chronicles the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose battlefield leadership was popularized by the film “We Were Soldiers,” starring Mel Gibson. His latest books are “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II”and “Coyote Recon: The Forgotten Wars of Colonel Jay D. Vanderpool.” More: https://mikeguardia.com/   Mike Guardia appears on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday. Follow his podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/wkezexvb  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is October, and yes, it’s Halloween, the month of ghosts, goblins, and skeletons. So, are there ghosts, goblins, and skeletons from the past haunting you and keeping you from living a fulfilled and joyful life now? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin explores the profound impact of our past on our present and delves into some steps we can take to free ourselves from the shackles of these haunting memories. Enjoy the podcast conversation and read Shelley's article on "How to Unveil The Burdens We Carry" here: https://tinyurl.com/26fmznz3WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/11eKUA45lzI Shelley Whizin is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life." Keep up with her here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/ Tune into Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show every first Sunday here: https://tinyurl.com/5xmkm227  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate the month of October with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Big Weekly Blend" podcast that features a fun conversation covering some of the fall season’s national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings. Featured Guests:* PEGGY FIANDACA – Co-owner of LDV Winery in Arizona. Visit: https://ldvwinery.com/ * GLYNN BURROWS – Owner of Norfolk Tours in England. Visit: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ * KATHLEEN WALLS – Travel writer and author. Visit http://www.katywalls.com/ and https://www.americanroads.net/ * LINDA BALLOU – Travel writer and author. Visit http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ and https://lostangeladventures.com/ For our Big Blend Radio October Music Playlist, Reading List, and Recipe List, visit our site: https://tinyurl.com/yc576ym7 Special thanks to our friends at The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona who are open for their October-April season! Visit https://thepeanutpatch.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features travel, food, and wine writer Jo Clark. Jo Clark calls South Carolina’s Grand Strand home. A month-long visit to the USSR spurred her love of travel. Her travels include domestic and international destinations. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kIycs5XBgl4 Jo's article topics focus mostly on food, wineries, and interesting facets of small-town America, especially those off-the-beaten-path. An award-winning photographer, favorite subjects include nature, wildlife, and beautiful scenes throughout the country. Follow her adventures on http://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer and author Elaine J. Masters, aka "Trip Well Gal." Elaine Master’s storyteller’s heart unspools tales from a life dedicated to wanderlust. She backpacked across Sri Lanka just before their Civil War, explored Europe in a broken-down bus before van life was a thing, and traversed Switzerland and Egypt solo.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/c5a9_9nquPMAlong with being the author of the award-winning book, "Drivetime Yoga," Elaine writes about sustainable travel and planetary stewardship for various online magazines as well as her blog: https://www.tripwellgal.com/When not writing, producing short videos, or scuba diving the world, Elaine helms professional development webinars as a Board member of the San Diego Press Club. She is working on a travel memoir and is thrilled that San Diego has been home for over twenty years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features the eclectic and musically diverse North Carolina based band TrancEnd, who have just released their debut album LILAC! It’s a fantastic and trippy blend of Prog, Trip-hop, Electronica, Groove & Pop. Band members who are all featured on the podcast include: Brittany LeAnn – Vocals (song lyrics and melodies); Evan Maurus – Guitar (song writer, arranger, co-producer); Ian Maurus – Drums; Zachary Maurus – Guitar (audio engineer, co-producer, mixing and mastering, live show automation). Keep up with TrancEnd at https://trancend.band Special thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast located in the Montford Historic District in Asheville, North Carolina: https://www.lion-rose.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Beards to Stickers it's all about Guinness World Records on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show! FEATURED GUESTS:- ROGER BELL - President of the Jefferson Highway Association was originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. https://jeffersonhighway.org/ - BETH HILBURN - Owner of the Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita, Oklahoma, which is on the turning point of the Jefferson Highway and Route 66. The restaurant is home to their 1963 AMC American Rambler that's covered with 60,066 unique 1/2″ stickers and is the current Guinness World Record holder for “Most Stickers on a Car.” More: https://hi-waycafe.com/ - DAN BACKER - Great-great-grandson of Hans Langseth, aka the "King of Whiskers," who held the record for the world's longest beard. When he died, his beard measured 17.6 ft. It was donated to the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution in 1967. Watch this historic video showcasing Hans Langseth with his beard: https://youtu.be/4dVuK76dEkE SPECIAL THANK YOU to the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau! Natchitoches is the oldest city in the state of Louisiana and a popular destination on the Jefferson Highway. Play your visit: https://natchitoches.com/ The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. Follow the show here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2ur6mr  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the Great North American Solar Eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024.FEATURED GUESTS:- Steven Freysz, who along with his wife Lisa, owns and runs historic Spencer House Bed & Breakfast in Erie, Pennsylvania, which will be in the path of totality. More: spencerhousebandb.com/- Tiffany Bertram who along with her husband Bob, owns and runs Tiffany’s B&B near Hot Springs, Arkansas, which is also in the path of totality. More: www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/- Writer & editor Eva Eldridge who took an epic solar eclipse road trip the last time the solar eclipse occurred in August 2017. More about Eva: evaeldridge.com/- Travel writer & author Elaine Masters who is going to Mazatlan, Mexico for the Solar Eclipse in 2024. More about Elaine: www.tripwellgal.com/ Plus, see Elaine's video from her 2017 eclipse experience in Woodburn, Oregon. youtu.be/meGKLAOZJ5k?si=DLUdPARJKVKcj9GM SPECIAL THANK YOU to San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs who works with employers and employees in the tourism, hospitality, and restaurant industries. More: bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her 8-day Disko Bay voyage in West Greenland with Albatros Expeditions.With almost 80% of Greenland covered in ice, taking a cruise is the easiest and most convenient way to explore parts of the country in a relatively short time. Albatros Expeditions is a pioneering polar expedition cruise operator with a stellar reputation for sustainable travel in the industry. Its ships are modern, state-of-the-art vessels that are designed to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize their environmental impact. Read Debbie's story about her experiences in Greenland: https://tinyurl.com/yx8phthxTravel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's ROAD TRIP RADIO Podcast features Steve & Karen Wilson, aka "Mr & Mrs Wild" who discuss their recent park road trip. The adventure started from their inn, The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, in Asheville North Carolina and then led to hiking and scenic views in New River Gorge National Park and New River Gorge Bridge Walk, Hawks Nest State Park, Babcock State Park, plus food/drink stops at Cathedral Cafe & Free Folk Brewery in West Virginia. Then they explored Grayson Highlands State Park and visited 7 Dogs Brewpub & The Damascus Brewery in Virgina. On the home stretch the made a stop at Michael Waltrip’s Brewing Co. in Bristol which sits on the VA/TN state line. Read their story here: https://tinyurl.com/3t6tcaz6Sarah Edwards, who owns and operates Free Folk Brewery in Fayetteville, Virginia, also joined in on the podcast discussion. More: https://freefolkbrew.com/ Learn more about The Lion & The Rose B&B at https://www.lion-rose.com/ Follow our Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville" podcast with Steve & Karen here: https://tinyurl.com/3ewrb9b4  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Ghosts, Rivers & Seafarers, Breakfast & One Hit Wonders! Celebrate the end of September on this episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast that covers some of the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Sept. 24-30, 2023.Featured guests is ho joins us every 4th Sunday. Joey is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, radio and television personality, music columnist, educator, and sound engineer. He’s also the official music ambassador for Macon, Georgia, the “Southern Rock Capital of the World.” More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ Listen to the podcast and enjoy the music playlist plus the book/author reading list, and links to articles, podcasts, puzzles, and recipes that connect with this week here: https://tinyurl.com/h34ezuuar  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Diego Rivera and Jose Orozco to Padre Kino, Cabeza de Vaca, and the Yaqui and Tohono 'O’odham, this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the cultural connections artist Ted DeGrazia had with the people of Mexico and the Desert Southwest USA.DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. More: http://www.degrazia.org/ This Big Blend Radio "Tales of Ted DeGrazia" podcast airs every 4th Sunday. Follow the show here: https://shows.acast.com/artist-ted-degrazia  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK who shares his experiences at the various living history museums in Ironbridge Gorge, near Birmingham, England. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mIyAynMcowM The Gorge was originally part of several villages, including those of Madeley and Broseley, but, after the bridge was built, in 1779, the settlement around the new river crossing became known as Ironbridge and it is now a distinct Parish called The Gorge. Read his article here: https://tinyurl.com/3fjczb78 Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show features Jennifer Jewell who is a gardener, garden writer, and gardening educator and advocate. Hear about her new book “WHAT WE SOW: On the Personal, Ecological, and Cultural Significance of Seeds."WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-uxFLZe3Fv8  In WHAT WE SOW, Jewell shares personal observations over the course of a year that begins at the autumn equinox, interviews prominent scientists and seed-savers, and proves how we must work hard to preserve our future by protecting the great natural diversity of seeds. Since 2016, she has written and hosted the national award-winning, weekly public radio program and podcast, Cultivating Place. https://www.cultivatingplace.com/ This episode is part of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Series that airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ Follow the Nature Connection Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/bigblendradio-nature  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" who discusses the relationship between trust and change in business. As always, Lea's 5 Tenets of Trust (Caring, Commitment, Consistency, Competence, and Communication) are a main part of the discussion. Lea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: http://thetrustarchitect.biz/As she explains at the end of the segment, Lea has also become a certified end-of-life doula. Learn more here: https://souljourneydoula.com/Listen to Lea every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about planning a Mediterranean Cruise on this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle. Going on a Mediterranean cruise is a great option for a multigenerational family vacation, and, you can visit multiple European countries on one trip. Check out Cheryl's blog about the different experiences and benefits: https://tinyurl.com/5baeu6h3  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/EYhEY7teqYs On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Festive Fall Fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday Vacation Station "Go to Natchitoches" show! Hear about the upcoming Natchitoches Car Show, TappedTober Event, Dark Woods Haunted Adventure Park, St. Augustine Creole Festival, Melrose Plantation Fall Festival, Annual Pumpkin Glow, and more.FEATURED GUESTS- Arlene Gould - Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau- Halie Errington - TappedTober Event on October 7, hosted by the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation. More: https://www.thetappedtober.com/Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana’s No Man’s Land. More about Natchitoches at https://natchitoches.com/Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show here: https://shows.acast.com/go-natchitoches-louisiana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features Taryn Scher at Visit Greenville SC who gives an overview of what visitors can experience in Greenville, South Carolina, including during the fall and winter holiday season.From delicious food and drink to a charming Main Street, a bustling art scene, bike-friendly attitude, picturesque parks, fun-filled festivals, and sweet Southern hospitality, experience what turned "America’s Friendliest City" into one of America’s hottest destinations and one of The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2023". Yeah, that Greenville! Plan your visit at https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/ Learn more about the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a Taste of Fall on this episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast that celebrates the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Sept. 18-24, 2023. Featured guests are Steve & Karen Wilson, aka “Mr & Mrs Wild,” who own and operate The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the beautiful Montford Historic District of Asheville, North Carolina. More about The Lion & The Rose B&B: https://www.lion-rose.com/ THIS WEEK’S MUSIC PLAYLIST* Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2ah853ud * Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yhhtse8m SEE THIS WEEK'S LIST of related articles, podcasts, recipes, and reading list: https://tinyurl.com/k2f5c3zc  Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of our new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Follow the show here on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yc7jus6k  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who shares how to make her Chicken Legs in White Wine and Figs Recipe. See the recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chicken-legs-in-white-wine-and-figs/ Appearing on Big Blend Radio every third Sunday, Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." Keep up with her here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to her Big Blend Radio "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you remember reading “Peter Rabbit” as a young child or, maybe, when you were a bit older, being fascinated by “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass?” New editions of these classic books are still being published with their original illustrations. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about illustrators Beatrix Potter and Sir John Tenniel. Read her article about them here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/classic-childrens-book-illustrations/ 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://shows.acast.com/artist-victoria-chick See Victoria's work: https://victoriachick.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Nancy Mueller who talks about two fall destinations - Tofino in British Columbia and Casper, Wyoming. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/wcJtWNdTNgM Learn more about Tofino https://tourismtofino.com/ Learn more about Casper: https://www.visitcasper.com/ Nancy Mueller, aka “Wanderboomer,” is a Seattle-based travel journalist/photographer focused on “fun travel adventures for the young at heart.” Her bags are always packed for day trips, weekend getaways, and global adventures. Client stories explore destinations through immersive experiences of arts & culture, health & wellness, food & dining, and cruising. Follower her adventures at https://wanderboomer.com/ Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring innkeepers Marjorie and Gene Trosterud, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on historic Sleepy Lobo Inn, a full service Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Albuquerque! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4fu_9rnbM90?feature=shared From food and festivals to museums and mountain hiking, hear all about what you can experience in beautiful and culturally diverse Albuquerque while staying at the Inn which is just steps away from the University of New Mexico and historic Nob Hill, a stone's throw to the Bricklight District, two miles from Albuquerque's Downtown, a block from the free Rapid Ride, and a short 10 minute ride from the Airport. More: https://www.sleepyloboinn.com/ Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features award-winning Florida author Ginger Pinholster who discusses her new novel ”Snakes of St. Augustine” (Regal House, Sept. 12, 2023). This wild story keeps the pages turning with stolen snakes and a missing person that set off a chain of events ranging from thrilling to romantic to deeply poignant.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4yVRgMICOb0 A love story served up with a side of Florida weirdness, “Snakes of St. Augustine” centers around unforgettable characters that will remain in your heart long after the final page. More: https://www.gingerpinholster.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author George Franklin, a man who has worn many hats – lawyer, lobbyist, businessman, candidate, speaker and author. In his latest work of political fiction, “A Feeding Frenzy in Washington” releasing on Sept. 15 2023, Franklin draws from his career experiences to offer a hilarious take on Congress today. It's a rollicking tale of Washington lobbying that makes you think twice about our government. The people and the story are all fictional, but there is a vein of truth in how lobbyists and Washington really work. George hopes readers get a good laugh out of his new book and take solace in the fact that our democracy has survived this long and somehow will continue. More: https://www.georgefranklinauthor.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Lyn Squire who discusses the first novel in his Dunston Burnett mystery trilogy, "Immortalised to Death."Death strikes England’s foremost novelist Charles Dickens, his latest tale only half told. Was he murdered because someone feared a ruinous revelation? Or was it revenge for some past misdeed? Set in the Kent countryside and London slums of 1870, Lyn Squire’s “Immortalised to Death” (Level Best Books, September 26th, 2023) reveals the ending to Charles Dickens’s unfinished “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”, while diving deep into Dickens’ evolving and ultimately tragic double life. More: https://www.lynsquiremysteries.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Mike Yam, a sportscaster and studio host for NFL Network and SiriusXM Radio, and author of the new children's book FRIED RICE & MARINARA that celebrates and embraces multiethnic backgrounds. Inspired by his experiences growing up with a Chinese immigrant father and an Italian mother, his book demonstrates how a multicultural identity can give you a unique, creative perspective. Watch the animated version of the book here: https://watch.vooks.com/videos/fried-rice-and-marinara Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MFzKdqeQqHg More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station “Food Wine & Travel Show” with IFWTWA features Wendy Haase, President & CEO of Travel Santa Ana, who shares what visitors can experience in Santa Ana. Centrally located in Orange County, Santa Ana is an ideal destination to stay in while experiencing all Southern California has to offer. Here you’ll discover a community rich in culture and pride. An art scene that is a mix of funky and folk. Restaurants serving authentic flavors of Mexico, along with plant-based recipes. Attractions that are hands-on and those that teach. Shopping for brand names and homemade. And events that celebrate all! More at: https://www.travelsantaana.com/This Big Blend Radio show is in partnership with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Learn more at: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From following the Mississippi Blues Trail to Exploring the Bay of Fundy in Canada, enjoy this Big Blend Radio conversation with Lisa Evans, freelance travel journalist, photographer, and author of "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die" (Reedy Press). WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/eaLagtjkiFo?feature=shared Lisa has always enjoyed the outdoors and nature, history, and music, and often includes them in her work. These passions, along with her admiration for beautiful, poignant photographs, pushes her to author stories and take photos to instill a desire in her readers to explore the world and discover new places.  Follow Lisa's adventures at https://writerlisa.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast celebrates the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Sept. 11-17, 2023. With September being National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, National Screening Month, and National Cholesterol Education Month our featured guest is Dr. Jacqueline Ebany, a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and best-selling author of “Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story.” Hear her "thumb up" and "thumb down" on this week's food holidays too! More about Dr. Jackie: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dr-jacqueline-eubany/ THIS WEEK’S MUSIC PLAYLIST* Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2we6n22d * Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yc4w3kfc SEE THIS WEEK'S LIST of related articles, podcasts, recipes, and reading list: https://tinyurl.com/5n7tt6y7  Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of our new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Follow the show here on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yc7jus6k  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From hiking the infamous Kalalau Trail that overlooks the Napali Coast Wilderness to touring Lydgate Chocolate Farm, this episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Linda Ballou who talks about her recent adventures in Kauai. Lush with foliage, resplendent with waterfalls, and isolated by tumultuous surf, Kauai is the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rmbSLeSAPEM You can read Linda's article about what she experienced in Kauai, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/kauai-an-island-apart/ You can also see her list of safe swimming beaches in Kauai, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/safe-swimming-beaches-on-kauai-hawaii/ Linda Ballou is a Southern California-based travel writer, and author. You will find a host of travel articles on her site https://lostangeladventures.com. For more about her novels and travel books go to http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on LBTGQ+ History and Upcoming Fall Events in Palm Springs, California. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0VsbMvHj1iw Featured Guests:- KIMBERLI MUNKRES who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels @PalmSpringsStay 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/ - JULIE WARREN who represents the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert, a community-based archive that documents, collects, preserves, and makes accessible the history of LGBTQ individuals, businesses, organizations, and events centered in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. More: https://lgbtqpshistory.org/ UPCOMING LBGTQ+ EVENTS IN PALM SPRINGS:* Pride on the Page Book Festival on Oct 13-14: https://tinyurl.com/4e29v6kj * Out on the Walk Exhibit – Celebrating LGBT Honorees on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars: https://lgbtqpshistory.org/ * Palm Springs Public Library - Drag Story Hour on Oct. 24: https://tinyurl.com/bdddwaad * Palm Springs Public Library – Art of Drag Art Exhibit on Nov. 18: https://tinyurl.com/bdhpmbhy Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e  Photos: Pride on Page 2022 featuring Sharon Gless and Peter Paige last year, credit David A Lee; and Drag Story Hour featuring Bella da Ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features food, wine, and travel writer Stacey Wittig who discusses various New Mexico Wineries that are easily accessible from the state's main highways. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/KCNzfhus0R0Read Stacey's article that offers a cross-country road tripper's guide to must-viist wineries in the Land of Enchantment: https://tinyurl.com/4kwzahpn Stacey Wittig writes about food, wine and travel for Winetraveler.com, UnstoppableStaceyTravel.com and Forbes, among others. Read more at https://unstoppablestaceytravel.com  Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on what you can experience in California's Sequoia Country from outdoor adventures like hiking, camping, and fishing, to exploring the local public art, and attending farmers markets, and seasonal festivals and events like the Tulare County Fair. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Fl5-GjLPkSw Featured Guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council- Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest & Giant Sequoia National Monument. Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia - Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia. Info: https://www.visitvisalia.com/ 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/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peggy Fiandaca and her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owners and operators of LDV Winery are celebraring 15 years of winemaking in Arizona. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast, Peggy reminisces about their start in the winemaking business and shares some of the lessons they've learned along the way, as well as their goals for the future. You can read her article about it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ldv-winery-celebrates-15-years/ WATCH THSI PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/D0btlGXsPJ0 In celebration of September being National Mushroom Month, Peggy also talks about her delicious Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe. See it here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/peggys-stuffed-mushrooms/ Wine Time with Peggy airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Follow the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/3zynb7e6 Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona since 1997. Open from October-April, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition where folks gather to buy nuts and peanuts, homemade peanut brittle and peanut butter, fine chocolates and confections, snacks and candies, dried fruit and dates, and gourmet gifts including salsas, relishes, jams, syrups, preserves, olives, and more. They’re known for the homemade fudge too. Sharing the peanut farming history in Yuma as well as peanut fun facts, The Peanut Patch offers free tours on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the months of January, February. Shop online at https://thepeanutpatch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on Porchfest, happening on October 7, 2023, in the Montford Historic District, the most historic neighborhood in Asheville, North Carolina!FEATURED GUESTS- Guest cohosts are Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville," the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast: https://www.lion-rose.com/- Musician & organizer Elzy Lindsey- Singer/songwriter Liz Teague who will be performing at The Lion & The Rose B&B.Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: http://tinyurl.com/3ewrb9b4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who shares the history behind Rosie the Riveter and the women who played a part in America's victory in World War II. Along with many other military history books, Mike Guardia is the author of the widely acclaimed biography “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,” that chronicles the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose battlefield leadership was popularized by the film “We Were Soldiers,” starring Mel Gibson. His latest books are “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II”and “Coyote Recon: The Forgotten Wars of Colonel Jay D. Vanderpool.” More: https://mikeguardia.com/  Mike Guardia appears on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday. Follow his podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-mike-guardia-military-history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a Taste of September with this episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast that celebrates the national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Sept. 4-10, 2023. FEATURED GUESTS- Award-winning vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer - https://hearjohnny.com/ - Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona - https://thepeanutpatch.com/ THIS WEEK’S MUSIC PLAYLIST* Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2bntmxks * Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/a8k2jxd5 SEE THIS WEEK'S LIST of related articles, podcasts, recipes, and reading list: https://tinyurl.com/5n6uhtkf Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of our new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Follow the show here on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yc7jus6k  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Embracing the Season of Change on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin. WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oY-SJQhMzv0 Enjoy the podcast conversation and read Shelley's article about the importance of embracing change and how it can lead to personal growth and new opportunities. Article: https://tinyurl.com/yrmy2du6helley Whizin is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life." Keep up with her here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/ Tune into Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show every first Sunday here: https://tinyurl.com/5xmkm227  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are a connoisseur of afternoon tea, you know how important it is to take part in high tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C. From the lovely teacups steaming with exotic tea scents to the tiny bites of scones, desserts, and sandwiches, this is the ultimate elegant experience in the art of afternoon tea. Place your order, take a gentle sip of tea, and wait for the magic of afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress to begin.This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" who shares her high tea experience at the Empress Hotel. Read her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/afternoon-tea-at-the-empress-hotel/WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Md7yjSkqNgQLinda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/3r9wmudu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bay Area singer/songwriter Anna Karney returns to Big Blend Radio to discuss her powerful new full-length album "Creatures in the Garden" that channels her love for the planet and the beauty of the earth. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/z9Da4JCDJ8s Using themes of climate change awareness and respect for the planet as a focal point for her writing, "Creatures in the Garden" showcases an incredible blend of soulful and dreamy acoustic arrangements, easy indie rock beats, dusty distortion, winding bass lines, and astounding indie, emo, and shoegaze rock styles, all as KARNEY weaves images of nature throughout and incorporates a high-spirited positive message about finding solutions to our current climate crisis.Prominent musicians on the album include Jeff Herrera, Erik Smyth, David Doucet, Ronnie James Dio, James Deprato, Kevin White, Kyle Capistra, Bill Ortiz, Karl Perazzo, and Gawain Matthews. More: https://karney.bandcamp.com Special thank you to the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features acclaimed singer/songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Lisa Gee. Hear about her music, songwriting, and new EP "Shut It Down" that was produced and co-arranged by legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck Bogert Appice; Ozzy Osbourne, and Rod Stewart), and features veteran bassist James LoMenzo (Megadeth, John Fogerty, Black Label Society, White Lion) and Don Mancuso (Lou Gramm Band, Black Sheep, D-Drive, Lips Turn Blue)."Shut it Down" offers a musical tribute to the human experience. Songs of love, hate, exhilaration, exuberance, and the inevitable fallout we are all forced to confront at some point in our lives, radiate from the record via its cutting-edge production, infectious rhythms, and powerful vocals. Gee delivers this to her listeners and more, in a compact celebration of enchantments, vicissitudes, and uncertainties. https://lisagee.rocks/ Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features jazz fusion drummer and composer Bob Holz who talks about his new jazz album “Holz-Stathis: Collaborative” featuring John Mclaughlin, Jean Luc Ponty, Darryl Jones, Randy Brecker, Elliott Yamin, Alex Acuna, Airto Moreira, Brandon Fields, Ralphe Armstrong, Billy Steinway, Dean Brown, Ric Fierabracci, Jamie Glaser, Ada Rovatti, Karen Briggs, Diana Moreira Purim, Ben Shepherd and Frank Stepanek. Featuring twelve new original tunes penned by Holz, Steinway, and Brown, this is Bob's 6th album for MVD Audio. Rob Stathis is the Executive Producer. The album is recorded and mixed by multiplatinum sound engineer Dennis Moody. As a drummer, Bob Holz has made a significant mark in the jazz world and here he expands his love of latin jazz fusion rhythms by teaming up with Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira, Alex Acuna(Weather Report) and Joey Heredia. This album exemplifies Holz's reputation as one of the top players in jazz and fusion. In the past Bob Holz has played and recorded with Larry Coryell, Mike Stern, Stanley Clarke and Randy Brecker. Bob Holz endorses Paiste cymbals, Canopus Drums and Ahead Drumstics. http://www.bobholzband.com  Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Logegrhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcano National Park, and Chaco Canyon and Fort Union in Northern New Mexico. Hear about how these artist resdency opportunities are perfect for composers, songwriters, lyricists, musicians, singers, and dancers. NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson (1775) to the Tucson Museum of Art, historic Hotel Congress, and Saint Augustine Cathedral, Eva Eldridge shares what to experience within two square miles of Downtown Tucson, Arizona, including murals and public art, shops and dining destinations. See her story here: https://tinyurl.com/5x5r8n3m Eva Eldridge is a contributing writer for Big Blend Magazines. Along with travel and lifestyle articles, she also writes fiction and poetry. She was editor of the Tucson Sisters in Crime anthology, “Trouble in Tucson.” More: https://evaeldridge.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features a conversation with Dr. Diane Dobry who lives to eat, teach, travel, and tell stories. As an accomplished self-taught cook and writer who knows Hungary and Hungarian wines well, she has filled 50 years of diaries, and has extensive teaching and research experience. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PcUbAWsq9DcCurrently an online educator and freelance writer, blogger, podcaster, who worked for almost two decades in higher education PR, Diane made the shift to the faculty side of academia after experiencing the European work-life balance while living in Hungary as an English instructor. Her special interest in Hungary developed while doing research on television there in 2004, which, in a roundabout way led her to become an importer of Hungarian wines to the US. She’s writing a few books: her memoir, “Getting Hungary; Thirsty for Hungary,” a book on Hungarian wine basics; and most recently, family memoirs, including “Aunt Marie’s Diaries,” a book about her great aunt’s life based on diaries written from 1930 to 1941, and her grandmother’s stories called “Out of Ithaca.” Her websites include:https://www.gettinghungary.com/ https://hungarianaquarian.com/ https://discoverydaze.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.