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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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42:22

Paula Whyman - Bad Naturalist

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/03/01

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show, author Paula Whyman discusses her memoir, "BAD NATURALIST: One Woman’s Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop," out now through Timber Press.A few years ago, Paula Whyman decided to leave her Maryland / suburban DC empty nest to find a rural getaway -- maybe a small farmhouse where she could put her interest in conservation to work. With little experience in gardening or conservation, Whyman had a crazy idea to cultivate a

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1:03:08

Unique Lodgings and Historic Sites on the Jefferson...

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/28

Celebrate National Retro Day with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show takes focuses on unique lodgings, historic sites and exciting projects in Kansas and Iowa.FEATURED GUESTS:- ROGER BELL: Co-Host & President of the Jefferson Highway Association.- AARON PERRY & CASSANDRA RINGEL- Gearhead Curios (home to the first Jefferson Highway Information Center), and Petrol Motor Quart in Galena, Kansas. Follow them on Facebook:* https://www.facebook.com/GearheadCurios*

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40:59

Employment Law After Trump's DEI Executive Orders

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2025/02/27

This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on DEI after Trump's DEI executive orders.Check out Ward's article that delves into the history of DEI and points out some of the fine print, and why employers should seek legal advice when it comes to creating a DEI policy: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dei-after-trumps-dei-executive-orders/Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all

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18:51

Noteworthy Women Inventors in History

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/26

In celebration of National Women Inventors Month (February) and Women's History Month (March), this women celebrates four noteworthy women inventors in history including chemist Marie Curie, chef Julia Child, actress Hedy Lamarr, and commerical artist Bette Nesmith Graham.Along with Big Blend Radio hosts Lisa D. Smith and Nancy J. Reid, this episode features:- Travel writer Jo Clark: https://haveglasswilltravel.com/and https://recipestravelculture.com/- Travel writer and photographer Sharon K

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46:02

New York City Adventures: Food, History, and Art

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/26

This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her adventures in New York City including the Official Tour of Grand Central Terminal with Wallks Tours, the Ultimate Greenwich Village Food Tour with Devour Tours, and a visit to New York Bansky Museum.READ DEBBIE'S "BIG APPLE" ARTICLES:* Grand Central Station: https://tinyurl.com/2cree9tp* New York Banksy Museum: https://tinyurl.com/mrydz8db* Greenwich Village Food Tour:

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47:21

Travel Writer Success Insider with Terri Guthrie

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/25

Welcome to Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast featuring Terri Guthrie, a travel journalist based in Dallas, Texas.On this inaugural episode, Terri shares her travel writing backstory, that started with her being the Broadcast News Director for WFTW Vacationland Broadcasting, and Radio Announcer for Florida’s AP Network News. Today her syndicated work appears in numerous publications across North America and beyond. Check out her answers to our 10 Success Insider Questions about her

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3:38

Central Louisiana Cocktails

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/24

Celebrate World Bartender Day with this "flashback" episode of Big Blend Radio recorded onsite with Bartender Lisa at Tunk's Cypress Inn in Boyce, Louisiana. Lisa shares how to make Water Moccasin and Gator Bite Cocktails, and you can watch her make the Water Moccasin here: https://youtu.be/eh4b8KlqmqM?feature=sharedLearn more about Tunk's here: https://tunkscypressinn.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:47

Historic and Noteworthy Libraries in England

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/22

In celebration of February being National Library Lovers Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on historic and noteworthy libraries in England.You can read Glynn's article about Libraries in England here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-the-libraries-of-england/Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family

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1:05:30

Cards, Characters & Cocktails

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/22

Celebrate Card Reading Day (Feb. 21) and Play More Cards Day (Feb 22) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour" show that features a virtual card game between three fictional characters.FEATURED GUESTS:- Singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer: https://hearjohnny.com/- Author & travel writer Kathleen Walls: https://katywalls.com/ and https://americanroads.net/- Author Anna Dalhaimer Bartkowski: https://annabartkowski.com/This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts

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33:05

Communication Tips, Tools and Traps

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/21

This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on Communication for Supervisors and Individuals.Learn essential skills such as I Statements and Active Listening; Tips on Word Choice and Positive Framing; and Traps like Assumptions, Gossip, and Ignoring Problems.Rita Sever is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.”Learn more at

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30:39

How to Support a Friend Who is Dying

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/21

In observance of International Friendship Month, this final episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast series with death doula Lea Brovedani focuses on how to support a friend or colleague who is at their end-of-life.Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practicesEmotion - Honor feelingsMind - Life review and gleaning meaningBody - Increase comfort, health and safetyPractical - Create completionsLearn more about Lea's work at

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51:49

Dr. Kathy Gruver: Stress, Childhood Trauma and the...

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/20

This episode of Big Blend Radio features a catch-up conversation with Dr. Kathy Gruver who talks about different ways to relieve stress, childhood trauma and internal family systems, and the world of psychedelics.Dr. Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author, professional speaker, hypnotherapist, and ACC life and executive certified coach with over 30 years of experience in mind/body medicine and human behavior. An entertainer and educator imbuing all her programs with practicality and passion. With a

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51:31

Mark Rowlands - The Word of Dog

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/20

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show, Mark Rowlands talks about his new book, "The Word of Dog: What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us About Living a Good Life" (Liveright; Jan 28, 2025). Here, Rowlands shows us we could do a lot better than we’re doing simply by listening to the unspoken wisdom our dogs reveal to us every day of their happy, uncomplicated lives.Rowlands is professor and chair of the philosophy department at the University of Miami, a leading figure in the

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24:15

Jack London and Me

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/19

From Alaska to Hawai'i and California, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast focuses on the life of famous writer Jack London.Linda's essay "Jack London and Me" is included in the 2024 San Francisco Writer’s Conference Anthology. In it she shares her deep connection to a man considered to be our nation’s greatest adventure writer. As Linda shares, "Our lives intersected in mysterious ways that leave me feeling a special connection with him." The

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32:34

Leah Rothstein - Co-Author of Just Action

Big Blend Radio ·

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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52:06

Experience the Bahamas with MSC Cruises

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/18

It's all about The Bahamas on this episode of Big Blend Radio's travel podcast "Journey Jukebox with Lisa." Hear about Lisa's experience aboard the MSC Divina Cruise Ship on one of MSC's Ocean Cay Cruises from Miami, Orlando & NYC, along with her adventures at Ocean Cay and Nassau's Paradise Island including Stingray Encounters, John Watling's Rum Distillery, and The Queen's Staircase.PLAN YOUR BAHAMA ADVENTURE:- MSC Divina - https://www.msccruisesusa.com/cruise/ships/msc-divina- MSC Cruises -

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52:36

International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association...

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/18

Calling all food, wine, and travel writers! From networking and educational webinars to contests and the upcoming annual professional development conference, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Assocation (IFWTWA) shines a spotlight on the organization and its many member benefits.IFWTWA BOARD MEMBERS ON THE SHOW:- CORI SOLOMON - President, Membership Chair, and Conference Co-Chair:

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58:30

The History of Art Museums - A Global Perspective

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/16

From the Capitoline Museum in Rome to the Museum of Ennigaldi-Nanna (a princess of Babylon) and the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick is Part One of her three-part series on the history of Art Museums. This global themed show celebrates International Friendship Month and National Library Month since museums are also home to libraries!Victoria is the catalyst behind the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center

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47:16

Family-friendly Wineries in Greater Seattle

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/15

Seattle and its surrounding areas are known for their stunning landscapes, thriving culinary scene, and world-class wines. But did you know that many wineries in this region welcome families, offering kid-friendly spaces and experiences that ensure a great time for both adults and children?On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Phylicia Stitzel, "The Backpacker Mom," shares some of her favorite family-friendly wineries in the greater Seattle

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53:03

Exploring Norway: Cruising and Road Tripping

Big Blend Radio ·

2025/02/14

It's all about Norway on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast with travel writer Rose Palmer. Hear about her cruising and road tripping adventures, plus, her travel tips on when to visit, seeing the northern lights, budgeting, and more.Read Rose's Norway Articles:- Quiltripping.com: https://quiltripping.com/category/travel/europe/norway/- SheBuysTravel.com: https://shebuystravel.com/cruising-solo-with-hurtigruten-norway/Follow Rose's adventures on her site:

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