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Big Blend Radio

Big Blend Radio

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 with expert conversations on Music, Books & The Arts, Travel & Recreation, Food & Drink, History & Culture, Nature & Environment, Home & Garden, Family & Education, Business, Personal & Professional Development, and more! See: https://blendradioandtv.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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34:27

Novelist Iris Mitlin Lav - Gitel's Freedom

Big Blend Radio ·

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 Chicago

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53:46

The Weird and Wonderful World of Bats

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/28

This episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Podcast featuresAlyson F. Brokaw, behavioral and sensory ecologist, and author of "The Weird and Wonderful World of Bats: Demystifying These Often-Misunderstood Creatures."Out now throguh Timber Press, "The Weird and Wonderful World of Bats" is a vibrant and approachable text that reintroduces readers to bats, dispelling their negative reputations and providing a window into their world. Partitioned into easily navigable sections, it explains not

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1:25:02

Jefferson Highway Conference in McAlester, Oklahoma

Big Blend Radio ·

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 Blend Radio ·

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 American

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39:10

Journey Through Coastal Mississippi

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/25

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her experiences in Coastal Mississippi. This beautiful region spans 62 miles along the Gulf of Mexico and overlooks the Mississippi Sound.From art and live music to regional cuisine, historic sites, coastal activities, and lodging destinations, check out Debbie's article that shares her adventures in Biloxi, Gulfport, and Bay St. Louis. Story:

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39:38

Experiences at The Calgary Stampede

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/24

It's all about The Calgary Stampede on this 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 the various

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32:58

Noteworthy Women in Artist Ted DeGrazia’s Life

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/23

Celebrate Women's History Month with this 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 Smith.Current

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1:13:08

Weather Music with Joey Stuckey

Big Blend Radio ·

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/5c7hva5jHere'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 Blend Radio ·

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 Big

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1:44:41

A Happy Hour Toast to Spring 2025

Big Blend Radio ·

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 ROSENSTEINis 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 OGLEis a world traveler, travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go

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35:25

Feedback Benefits and Basics

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/21

Would you tell a coworker they had spinach in their teeth?How about someone you supervise?How about your supervisor?This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on FeedbackTopics of discussion include:* What is feedback and why does it matter*Benefits of feedback, and relevant brain research* Feedback is both positive and negative* General tips to provide feedback and keep it informative, and objectiveRita Sever is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100

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33:49

Understanding and Implementing the Five Tenets of Trust

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/20

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SUCCESS EXPRESS Business and Career Show, leading trust expert Lea Brovedani “The Trust Architect” discusses the Five Tenets of Trust.A main focus in her latest book, “Trust Me: Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World," the Five Tenets include: Commitment, Caring, Consistency, Competence, and Communication.Lea Brovedani is an author, speaker and workshop facilitator who is one of North America’s leading experts on trust. She has been named Top

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38:57

Creating a Pet-Friendly Backyard

Big Blend Radio ·

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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47:17

Seven Superwomen in History

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/19

Celebrate Women's History Month with this 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 equestrian

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1:02:38

Exploring The Rose City - Portland, Oregon

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/18

From gardens and historic sites to animal encounters and cultural hotspots, it's all about Portland, Oregon on this episode of Big Blend Radio's travel podcast "Journey Jukebox with Lisa." Hear about Lisa's experiences in The City of Roses including the International Rose Test Garden, Portland Japanese Garden, Pittock Mansion, The Grotto, Mississippi Studios, and Powell's Books, and the Oregon Zoo.LINKS TO LISA'S PORTLAND ARTICLES-

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33:48

The Extraordinary Journey of the Odyssey

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/17

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and author Emily Molina who discusses her book, "Tacoma's Tall Ship: The Extraordinary Journey of the Odyssey," out now through Arcadia Publishing.In 1978, the Odyssey, a 90-foot wooden yawl, arrived in Tacoma to serve as a training vessel and beloved landmark, standing tall in the harbor. Launched in 1938 off Nevins Boatyard in City Island, New York, the Odyssey spent four years traveling

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28:47

Spring Brunch Tips & Cheese Stuffed Mini Rolls

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/16

Get Ready for Spring Brunch Season with this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio's COOKING WITH RUTH Podcast with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.”On this episode, Ruth shares tips on planning and preparing a spring brunch, and talks about her Cheese Stuffed Mini Rolls recipe, that you can see here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cheese-stuffed-mini-rolls/Learn more about Ruth Milstein here:

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30:57

Author and Historian Russell Shorto - Taking Manhattan

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/16

This episode of Big Blend Radio's WAY BACK WHEN History Podcast features best-selling author and historian Russell Shorto who discusses his new book, "Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America.""Taking Manhattan" reveals the founding of New York to be an invention, the result of creative negotiations that would blend the multiethnic, capitalistic society of New Amsterdam with the power of the rising English empire. But the birth of what might be termed the

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54:33

The History of Art Museums in America

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/15

From the Wadsworth Athenaeum in Hartford, Connecticut and the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick is Part Two of her three-part series on the history of Art Museums. It focuses on the History of Art Museums in America.Victoria is the catalyst behind the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center project in Silver City, New Mexico. You

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58:02

Castle Hunting Around the World

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/14

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writers Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough talk about their castle hunting adventures around the world. What started as a visit to Trim Castle in Ireland sparked an obsession that would take them to 432 castles and counting. Read their story about their castle adventures, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-thrill-of-castle-hunting/Joelle and Ryan are the founders of WanderersCompass.com, a blog that is

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