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Big Daily Blend

Big Blend Radio Network

The Big Daily Blend podcast celebrates holidays and observances, music and pop culture, historic happenings, and even new legistlature. Check the episode notes for music playlists, and related articles, recipes, puzzles, and more.

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01:18:11

Spring Garden Party 2025

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/04/06

Celebrate National Garden Month with this special Big Blend Radio SPRING GARDEN PARTY (Part 1) featuring guest co-host Johnny Schaefer and special guests: Barbara Redding, Terri Guthrie, Joelle Machia & Ryan Slough, Julie Suman, Rose Palmer, Michelle Fedosoff, and Amy Nesler. Part 2 of this Garden Party podcast features ”Gardens, Flowers, Art & Poetry” airs on Monday, April 7 at 11am PT / 2pm ET on BigBlendRadio.com. Listen to our “Sounds of Spring” Music Playlist on Spotify:

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58:50

Artist Lakin Epaloose in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/04/05

Artist Lakin Epaloose joins Big Blend Radio’s 1st Friday” Toast to The Arts & Parks” Podcast to talk about his paintings, photography, fashion design, and being the latest National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence for Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Lakin Epaloose, a painter and cultural bearer of the Zuni Tribe, works at Grand Canyon National Park in the cultural demonstration program. From 9:30am-1:30pm, on April 19, 2025, Lakin will offer a hands-on painting demonstration that

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32:54

Celebrate Spring Holidays and Traditions with The...

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/04/05

Get ready for Spring Celebrations like Easter weekend, Brunch Parties, and Mother's Day with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Peanut Patch" Podcast with Donna George. So many foodie ideas to make happen and treats to enjoy! Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, nuts and dried fruit, locally grown Royal Medjool Dates, culinary gifts, and sweet treats including homemade fudge and peanut brittle. Shop online

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56:43

Spring Adventures in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National...

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/04/03

From experiencing the world famous giant sequoia trees, wildflowers, waterfalls, and the reopening of Crystal Cave, to exploring charming agricultural communities and enjoying their seasonal events, activities, shopping, and dining destinations, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on spring adventures in Tulare County, California. Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument

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26:25

Nicole Magistro - Read Island Children's Book

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/04/02

Calling all explorers! If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? In celebration of International Children's Book Day, we're revisting this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring author Nicole Magistro, who discusses her debut children's book, READ ISLAND. Fostering curiosity and literary appreciation is at the heart of Nicole Magistro’s whimsical picture book “Read Island.” Illustrated by Alice Feagan, the book shares the delightful story of a very brave girl and her animal friends

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44:53

Super Fun Adventures in Asheville 2025

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/04/01

Happy National Fun Day! Asheville, North Carolina is rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and is welcoming visitors back with open arms. Airing live from The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, this episode focuses on some of the unique experiences you can enjoy in Asheville such as the WNC Nature Center, Axeville Throwing Club, Asheville Pinball Museum, and more.Traveling to Asheville directly helps support the local businesses and regional community, and there is so much to do from brewery

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45:07

Author Maura Casey - Saving Ellen

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/31

Celebrating Women's History Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning journalist Maura Casey who discusses her debut memoir, "Saving Ellen: A Memoir of Hope and Recovery” (Skyhorse Publishing, April 1, 2025). The book crafts a vivid and poignant narrative of a working-class family’s resilience in the face of a terminal diagnosis. Growing up in a family torn by addiction and financial hardship, Maura’s early years were shaped by instability and survival. Cared for by Dr. Mary

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54:49

Author Joan Fernandez - Saving Vincent

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/30

We all know Vincent van Gogh, but who was the powerhouse woman who turned his failed art career into an international success? In celebration of Women's History Month, and the birth anniversary of artist Vincent van Gogh (March 30, 1853), this episode of Big Blend Radio features author Joan Fernandez who discusses her book, "Saving Vincent: A Novel of Jo van Gogh." Releasing April 15, 2025 through She Writes Press, this historical fiction novel reveals the hidden true story of the woman who made

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34:27

Novelist Iris Mitlin Lav - Gitel's Freedom

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/29

Celebrate the end of Women's History Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio that features author Iris Mitlin Lav, who discusses her historical novel, "Gitel's Freedom." This depression-era book shares the story of Jewish immigrants and one woman’s journey toward personal freedom. It's a compelling tale of women’s resourcefulness and resilience amid limiting and often oppressive expectations. IRIS MITLIN LAV earned an MBA from George Washington University and an AB from the University of

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39:59

Swedish Rock Star Nina Soderquist

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/28

Celebrate International Women in Music Day with this "Blast from the Past" episode of Big Blend Radio (2017) featuring Swedish performer, rock star and “field artist” Nina Söderquist. Hear about her music career and success in London's West End with the musical SPAMALOT, her music career, and single at the time “Goodbye”, a duet with Björn Skifs (Blue Swede, “Hooked on a Feeling”). More: www.NinaSoderquist.com

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01:25:02

Jefferson Highway Conference in McAlester, Oklahoma

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/27

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the upcoming Annual Jefferson Highway Conference 2025 happening June 4-7 in McAlester, Oklahoma, with the Sociability Caravan running June 2-4. Plus, hear about the formation of the Jefferson Highway, as well as some of the McAlester's fascinating history.FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL: Co-Host & President of the Jefferson Highway Association - BILLY SUMNER - Tourism Manager of City of McAlester. Visit:

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42:52

American Women Who Made History

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/26

In celebration of Women's History Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast shines the spotlight on six noteworthy American Women who made a positive impact across the country and around the world. Featured guests are travel writers Barbara Redding, Jo Clark, Kathleen Walls, and Linda Ballou.ON THIS EPISODE: - TEXAS WOMEN - Barbara Redding discusses Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson, First Lady of the US (1963-1969); Barbara Charline Jordan who the first African

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32:58

Noteworthy Women in Artist Ted DeGrazia’s Life

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/25

Celebrate Women's History Month with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Tales of Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia" Podcast. Featuring Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, this episode focuses on some of the noteworthy women in Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia's life including his Mother, first wife Alexandra Diamos, second wife artist Marion DeGrazia, Carol Locust - Mother of musician Domingo DeGrazia, photographer Louise Serpa, and even country singer Sammi

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39:38

Experiences at The Calgary Stampede

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/24

It's all about The Calgary Stampede on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast featuring Terri Guthrie, a travel journalist based in Dallas, Texas. Known as, The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth, this Alberta, Canada, event has been wowing audiences since 1912. The number of things to do, see, and experience at the Calgary Stampede is mind-boggling. This is the place to go for a unique and fascinating first-class vacation. Read Terri's articles about her experiences at

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01:13:08

Weather Music with Joey Stuckey

Big Daily Blend ·

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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47:26

Anglesey, Wales: Daffodils, Scenery, and Historic Sites

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/22

Celebrate Daffodil Day (March 22) and the start of the spring travel season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows who talks about his adventures in Anglesey, Wales. You can read Glynn's article about the daffodils, beautiful scenery, and historic sites like Beaumaris Castle in Anglesey, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/anglesey-wales-daffodils-scenery-and-historic-sites/ Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on

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01:44:41

A Happy Hour Toast to Spring 2025

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/22

Celebrate the Start of Spring with this Big Blend Radio ”Happy Hour” Show that focuses on wine, sips, and nibbles from around the world and across America. FEATURED GUESTS * MERLE ROSENSTEIN is a freelance writer specializing in travel, drinks, and food. She holds Level 2 Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certification. Merle will focus on her global travels and Bangkok’s Cocktail Culture. Visit: https://superbubbie.ca/ * CHERYL OGLE is a world traveler, travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna

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47:17

Seven Superwomen in History

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/20

Celebrate Women's History Month with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" Podcast. Linda talks about seven formidable women in history that she admires, with two being inspirations behind her books "Wai-Nani" and "Embrace of the Wild." Hear about author Simone de Beauvoir, Ka’ahumanu who was the favorite wife of Kamehameha the Great, adventurer and author Isabella Lucy Bird, Georgie White the "Wild Cat of the Colorado River," bush pilot and

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38:57

Creating a Pet-Friendly Backyard

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/19

Celebrate National Backyard Day (March 19) and the Start of Spring with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show that focuses on ways to create a backyard that is pet-friendly. Hear about toxic plants, fencing tips, and basic needs like shade and water, and more. Big Blend Radio's PET CONNECTION Show is hosted by veteran pet sitters Nancy J Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter team behind Big Blend Radio & Magazines, and cohosted by Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter, and

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47:26

The Origins of Celtic Art

Big Daily Blend ·

2025/03/18

The roots of Celtic Art are very old yet can still be seen to influence the arts of calligraphy and jewelry today. The motifs and decorative patterns related to what we call Celtic Art can be found in a wide geographic area from the New Grange tomb in Ireland dating from 3300 B.C. (pre-dating the Great Pyramids of Egypt) to the Scythian art found as far east as Siberia dating from the 7th century B.C., and in nearly every European country in between. Exceptions are those countries along the

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