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Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll

Big Blend Radio Network

Big Blend Radio’s ”Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll” Podcast is all about music, issue-driven conversations, and a little shenanigans!

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54:00

The Kissing Playlist: Songs That Connect

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2025/06/22

Celebrate National Kissing Day with this fun and heartfelt episode of MUSIC TALKS on Big Blend Radio, featuring award-winning musician, producer, and cohost Joey Stuckey.From the spark of a first kiss to the songs that soundtrack our most romantic moments, this lively conversation dives into the powerful connection between music and intimacy. Joey shares personal stories, reflects on how music shapes relationships, and chats about the evolving nature of romance and the importance of keeping music

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54:46

Exploring the Mississippi Blues Trail

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2025/05/20

🎙️In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Journey Jukebox with Lisa, we’re diving into the soul of the South with an unforgettable journey along the Mississippi Blues Trail! 🎸🎤Join travel writer Lisa Evans as she explores legendary landmarks like Robert Johnson’s Crossroads, 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis, and Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi—where she caught a powerful performance by Shemekia Copeland. Discover the stories behind the trail’s historic markers and the influential musicians who made

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01:23:56

Songs That Tell Stories

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2025/04/27

Join us for a special National Tell a Story Day episode of Big Blend Radio’s BIG DAILY BLEND Show, featuring musician, producer, and cohost Joey Stuckey! From emotional instrumentals and heartfelt folk to energetic classic rock and storytelling country tunes, we dive into the world of music that tells stories.Don’t miss our curated Songs That Tell Stories Spotify playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/yymew7md. Joey Stuckey, known as the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia, the “Southern Rock Capital

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16:07

Vitalik: An Ethereum Story

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2025/04/15

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, directors Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple discuss their film VITALIK: AN ETHEREUM STORY that provides an intimate look at the humanity and vision behind a technological revolution. Through exclusive interviews with Vitalik Buterin, his parents, and leading tech figures—including Dmitry Buterin, Danny Ryan, Itzel Yard, and Tim O’Reilly—the film traces Buterin’s journey from childhood to the creation of Ethereum. Blending archival footage with firsthand insights,

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01:13:08

Weather Music with Joey Stuckey

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2025/03/23

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with cohost musician Joey Stuckey celebrates Weather Music in honor of today (March 23) being World Meteorological Day. This show is dedicated to our friend in music, Billy James of Glass Onyon PR.CHECK OUT OUR WEATHER MUSIC PLAYLIST on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/5c7hva5j Here's the link for the interview we discussed on the show with seismologist Barry Hirshorn, who talks about his experiences in the 2004 Tsunami:

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32:34

Leah Rothstein - Author, Community Organizer, Housing...

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2025/02/19

In observance of World Social Justice Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Leah Rothstein, a veteran community organizer, local housing program expert, and co-author of "Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law" (Liveright: June 2023), which will be released in paperback on March 4, 2025.In 2017 Richard Rothstein wrote "The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America." The book has sold more than 1 million copies and started a

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16:37

Rez Comedy - Keith Nahanee and Quentin Lee

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2025/02/11

After the Canadian Screen Awards qualification theatrical run in Toronto last October, "Rez Comedy," the first all Indigenous stand-up comedy feature documentary world premieres on SVOD on AAM.tv and TVOD on Amazon Prime on Friday February 14, 2025. Hear all about REZ COMEDY on this episode of Big Blend Radio with Keith Nahanee, rising Squamish nation comic and filmmaker, and Comedy Invasion creator Quentin Lee, a 2024 Canadian Screen Award winner. Visit https://rezcomedy.com/

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01:11:02

The World of Artificial Intelligence

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/12/28

This Big Blend Radio panel discussion delves into the world of Artificial Intelligence, from how and why it was created, to how it has advanced and is used today as an effective tool in numerous industries, as well as its proprietary dangers, especially regarding the arts.FEATURED GUESTS: - DR MARSCHALL RUNGE - Executive VP for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, CEO of Michigan Medicine, and author of “Coded to Kill: A Techno-Medical Thriller.” More:

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49:54

Prog Rock Duo The Vegetarians - Space Age Pagliacci...

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/12/18

This episode of Big Blend Radio features international prog rock duo The Vegetarians who discuss their new album "Space Age Pagliacci," along with the world of Artificial Intelligence, their music and songwriting, and what the music industry is like today. The Vegetarians are a Swedish-American duo consisting of Hans Annellsson, composer and musician from Sweden, and composer and songwriter John Tabacco from Long Island, New York. Their new album, “Space Age Pagliacci”, is a semi-concept album about

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48:39

Author Jospeh Bauer - Sailing for Grace

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/10/30

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show, award-winning author Joseph Bauer discusses his new novel "Sailing for Grace." The book shares the story of how a man’s promise to his dying wife leads him into uncharted waters as he confronts the realities of immigration at the US-Mexico border. Out now through Running Wild Press, "Sailing for Grace" explores the complexities of immigration and the effect current policies have on personal and family relationships. It's a powerful story

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45:15

Stephen Dees and Pete Hewlett of Novo Combo - 45th...

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/10/28

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Stephen Dees and Pete Hewlett of Novo Combo, the 1980s rock band known for their electrifying blend of rock and pop. Hear about their new album, 45 West 55th, and their reunion to make it happen. Novo Combo founding members include Stephen Dees (lead vocals/bass), Jack Griffith (lead guitar), Pete Hewlett (vocals/guitar), and drummer Michael Shrieve, who is a Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee for his mesmerizing 70s era drum work with Santana. Shrieve’s

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55:21

Guitarist Jim Eannelli - Just Deserts Solo Album

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/10/07

Celebrate Music Monday with episode of Big Blend Radio's A TOAST TO THE ARTS Show featuring Milwaukee-based producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist Jim Eannelli who discusses his music and debut solo album, "Just Deserts." Jim Eannelli has been in every sort of band from hard rock to synth pop; he worked with Rick Derringer on the Colour Radio record, played guitar, performed and recorded with both former BoDean Sam Llanas and the Shivvers, the ‘80s power-pop band that finally gained

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01:10:23

Rockin' Music That Inspires, Motivates, and Makes You...

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/09/22

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with co-host Joey Stuckey, celebrates music that inspires, motivates, and makes us all feel good! After all, isn't music our emotional medicine? This episode also kicks off Joey's Annual ALIVE DAY which we will celebrate on Big Blend Radio with select musical guests on Sept. 29, so stay tuned here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2zNDtr23NbGx4q90u3Ok0f&feature=shared Co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show every

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35:00

Heavy Mountain Music and Beer Fest in Asheville,...

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/09/19

Get ready for Halloween with this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show that focuses on Heavy Mountain Music and Beer Fest, held Oct 25-26, 2024 at the Orange Peel and Burial Beer's Eulogy. Featuring an array of iconic artists and genre spanning acts, exclusive pours from the area’s finest breweries, and hair-raising visual installations to set the mood for the southeast’s heaviest Halloween party! Check out the music line up and get your tickets, here:

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23:35

Boone Froggett - Lead Singer and Guitarist of OTIS

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/08/16

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Boone Froggett, lead singer and guitarist of OTIS. Kentucky born and bred, OTIS is a young, hard rocking quartet who performs and plays their exciting music like they’ve been around for 40 years. Hear about their music background, latest single "Last Fool in Line," touring, and shows.Alongside Boone, John Seeley (bass), Alex Wells (guitar), and Dale Myers (drums), these tight-knit guys blend roots, blues, classic rock, soul, and, of course, Southern rock

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01:24:27

Author David Lipsky - The Parrot and The Igloo

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/07/29

This episode of Big Blend Radio features journalist and best-selling author David Lipsky who discusses his latest book, "The Parrot and The Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial." Now published in paperback, he turns his prodigious talent to the twin stories of our lifetime: climate change and truth. Lipsky explores how “anti-science” became virulent in American life—through the history of climate denial and its consequences. Featuring an indelible cast of heroes and villains, mavericks and

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42:22

Martin Fitzgibbon - Behind The Curtain, My Life and...

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/07/29

Celebrate Music Monday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts" Show featuring drummer Martin Fitzgibbon who discusses his memoir, "Behind The Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror." In it, Fitzgibbon reveals for the first time his closely guarded secrets and unique insights into how the show and its participants became an overnight success and created a cultural phenomenon that 50 years later still reverberates around the world. The book is out now on Amazon:

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46:42

Joey Stuckey - Celebrating Musical Families

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/07/28

From Willie Nelson and Rosanne Cash, to Edgar and Johnny Winter, Wilson Phillips, Larkin Poe, the Allman Brothers, Jackson 5, and more, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey, celebrates musical families! MUSICAL FAMILY PLAYLIST - On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bdszhehx - On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/379ff88r MUSICAL FAMILY BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEWS ON PODBEAN: - LUKAS NELSON: https://tinyurl.com/mutheb5x - MALCOLM BRUCE: https://tinyurl.com/4x8fz4zp -

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31:12

PANGAEA Bassist Ron Poulson - Beowulf Album

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/06/30

This episode of Big Blend Radio features PANGAEA bassist Ron Poulson who shares some of the band's history, and discusses their music and new album, "Beowulf" that's out now and features Robert Berry as producer. A Texas band with influences ranging across Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Classical Music, Heavy Metal, and Classic Country, PANGAEA is made up of Ron Poulson, Steve Osborn, Darrell Masingale, Scott Draughon, Corey Schenk and Andi Schenk. For over thirty-five years PANGAEA has been

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57:24

Author Lowell E. Baier - Earth’s Emergency Room

Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll ·

2024/06/28

In honor of Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features legal and environmental historian, author, and attorney Lowell E. Baier. Hear about his latest book, "Earth’s Emergency Room: Saving Species as the Planet and Politics Get Hotter." "Earth's Emergency Room" is a celebration of 50 years of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). In the book, Baier provides an insightful and entertaining history of the ESA’s dramatic highs and lows. He profiles his

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