Big Blend Radio

Big Blend Radio

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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/

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Mike Guardia - Remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing

Featuring award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show focuses on the tragic Oklahoma City bombing, a domestic terrorist truck bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Perpetrated by anti-government extremists Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, the bombing occurred on April 19, 1995, and killed 168 people, injured 680, and destroyed more than one-third of the building, which had to be demolished.  Mike Guardia is the author of over 20 other military history books. His latest book is the Amazon best-seller, “Fire in the Hole: Tales of Combat with the 1st Engineer Battalion in Vietnam.” 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  PHOTO: Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum by travel writer Debbie Stone. See her story about her visit to the Memorial and other sites in OKC, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/surprises-abound-in-oklahoma-city/  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 13m
Apr 01
Happy April - Diamonds, Daisies, and Fools!

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show welcomes the month of April covering the stories and legends behind April Fool's Day, the Diamond birthstone, and Daisy birth flower. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

6m
Apr 01
11th Annual Jefferson Highway Association Conference and Socialbility Run in Louisiana

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the upcoming Jefferson Highway Conference held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024. Also hear about the Sociability Run in Louisiana that will be held pre-conference from April 22-24, 2024. FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/ - ARLENE GOULD, Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau: https://natchitoches.com/ The Jefferson Highway Association 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.  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

37m
Mar 28
Attorney Ward Heinrichs - Understanding Legalese, Part 3

From litigations and depositions to counterclaims and pleadings, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Employment Law" podcast with attorney Ward Heinrichs Employment Law Office of Ward Heinrichs gives a fun and informative overview of various legal terms that relate to court cases.  Hear Part One & Two in this "Understanding Legalese" Series here:  * Part One: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/understanding-legalese-part-1/  * Part Two: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/understanding-legalese-part-two/  Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/  Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://tinyurl.com/675vz9yy  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

39m
Mar 27
Debbie Stone - Outrigger Surfing Canoe Ride at Waikiki Beach

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her experience on an outrigger surfing canoe ride. These boats offer the original Hawaiian rollercoaster experience and Waikiki Beach is the prime spot for this activity. Read her story about it, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/catch-some-waves-on-an-outrigger-canoe-ride-at-waikiki-beach/ Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" podcast airs every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

11m
Mar 27
Debbie Stone - Aloha Plate Hawaii Food Tour in Honolulu

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her experience with Secret Hawaii Tours while she was in Honolulu. Guide Lanai Tabura, grew up on the pineapple island of Lanai in a family of foodies. His parents and grandparents loved sharing food with friends and even complete strangers. “They were giving food tours before food tours were a thing,” explains Lanai. “It seemed natural that I would do the same, as food is my passion.” Lanai went on to build a thriving business revolving around food. Read Debbie's story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/aloha-plate-hawaii-food-tour-in-honolulu/ Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" podcast airs every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

20m
Mar 27
Debbie Stone - A Visit to Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her experience at Kualoa Ranch near Honolulu, Hawaii, a picturesque destination on Oahu’s windward side.  A Private Nature Reserve and working cattle ranch, the 4,000-acre property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since the 1970s. Film aficionados might recognize parts of the ranch, as it is known as Hollywood’s “Hawaii’s Backlot,” due to the hundreds of movies and TV shows filmed here since the 1950s. Read Debbie's article about it all, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/real-hawaii-meets-hollywood-at-kualoa-ranch/  Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" podcast airs every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

16m
Mar 26
Author Clifford Garstang - The Last Bird of Paradise

Award-winning author Clifford Garstang returns to Big Blend Radio for a conversation about his latest novel, "The Last Bird of Paradise," plus a little bit of art history, the world of writing, travel, global lifestyles, and the balance of between power and love. "The Last Bird of Paradise" focuses on two women, nearly a century apart, who seek to rebuild their lives when they reluctantly leave their homelands. Arriving in Singapore, they find romance in a tropical paradise, but also find they haven’t left behind the dangers that caused them to flee. In a lyrical blend of historical and contemporary drama, "The Last Bird of Paradise" explores the consequences of power imbalances—both domestic and geopolitical—against a lush, tropical backdrop.  Learn more at https://cliffordgarstang.com/  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 2m
Mar 25
Lance Laber - Multi-Media Artist Marion DeGrazia

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the art and life of Marion DeGrazia.  Born in 1905, in Upstate New York, Marion Sheret DeGrazia was a fine artist who had attended State Teachers College in Buffalo New York, and studied sculpture and modeling at Columbia University. She moved from the East Coast to Tucson, Arizona in 1941 with her young son Harold. In 1947, she married prominent southwest artist Ted DeGrazia. Marion was instrumental in the success of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, by managing the studio and allowing Ted DeGrazia to travel and show his art. After DeGrazia’s death in 1982, Marion continued the work of the foundation until her death in 2002 at the age of 97. Her work, which includes sculpture, paper mache reliefs and paintings, are on display throughout the Gallery in the Sun. 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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

33m
Mar 24
Celebrating Wonder Women in Music

From Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ella Fitzgerald, Dolly Parton, and Bonnie Raitt, to Katy Perry, Sinead O' Connor, Tracy Chapman, and Stevie Nicks, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Celebrates Over 100 Women Making History in Music! Special guest is Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World. Joey, who co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 4th Sunday, is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/  BIG BLEND RADIO EXTRAS:  * Joey's album "Joey Stuckey Presents: Ladies of the South" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0YjBnwVE1cCvuZCp7w1xyw?si=O06vx1zkRcqapbpX--ppLQ  * Big Daily Blend "Wonder Women in Music" Spotify Playlist of over 140 songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CIiWoH8sifIwS6yrDhsfY?si=b65e8eeb48be49de  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 6m
Mar 24
The Life and Legend of Boadecia - Queen of the Iceni

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on the life and legend of Boadecia who was known as the Queen of the Iceni, a tribe in Norfolk, England. She led a massive uprising against The Romans around AD 60-61 and she died (it is thought by poisoning herself), after her army was defeated. Read Glynn's article about her, including why and how she has so many variations to the spelling and pronunciation of her name: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/boadicea-queen-of-the-iceni/  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 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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

44m
Mar 23
Film Festivals in Sunny Palm Springs

It'all about the Fabulous Film Festivals, Screenings, and Palm Springs Movie Scene on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show. FEATURED GUESTS: * MICHAEL C. GREEN – Executive Director of the Palm Springs Cultural Center which incubates, produces, and encourages arts and cultural programs. He is also Chair of Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, and co-owner of Triangle Inn. Visit: https://psculturalcenter.org/ & https://www.triangle-inn.com/  * BETH ELLEN - Executive Director of the Desert Film Society that promotes the appreciation of film in the Coachella Valley by providing Society members an unique opportunity to view the latest in art, international & cutting-edge independent cinema and educating members by providing a platform for discussion of the art of film and film craft. Visit: https://desertfilmsociety.org/ & https://cinemafrancaisps.org/    * THEODORE "TEDDY" GROUYA is an award-winning filmmaker, and Founder & Director of the American Documentary And Animation Film Festival and Film Fund (AmDocs), as well as the Director of the Architecture Design Art Film Festival (ADAFF). The American Documentary And Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) is the largest documentary festival on the West Coast. The 13th Annual Festival runs from March 21-25, 2024. Visit: https://www.amdocfilmfest.com/  Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels is 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/  Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

42m
Mar 23
Jennifer McGuiness - Bird-Friendly Gardening

Jennifer McGuinness joins Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" and "Garden Gossip" podcasts to discuss her latest book, "Bird-Friendly Gardening: Guidance and Projects for Supporting Birds in Your Landscape." Releasing in April 2024 through Cool Springs Press, and available on pre-order, it's the ultimate and authoritative guide for cultivating a home landscape that embraces wildlife, specifically catering to a diverse array of native plants that nourish, shelter, and sustain birds. Every individual has the power to significantly impact the lives of thousands of birds, whether they're passing through during migration or establishing a feathered haven for the next generation. Creating a bird-friendly haven for various species need not be an overwhelming task. The key lies in understanding the requirements of our avian companions and recognizing how native plants, coupled with intentional garden design, can fulfill those needs. In "Bird-Friendly Gardening," Jennifer McGuinness expertly presents this knowledge in an easy-to-follow, actionable format. More: https://frauzinnie.blogspot.com/  Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

44m
Mar 22
Lea Brovedani - What is Death Cleaning?

What is Death Cleaning? And, Should You Be Doing It?  On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea explains death cleaning. Hear about steps to getting started, and how it can benefit someone stay organized in daily life and ultimately alleviate stress at their end stage of life as well as for their family.  Death Cleaning Aligns with Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula: * Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices * Emotion - Honor feelings * Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning * Body - Increase comfort, health and safety * Practical - Create completions Learn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/  Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnu  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

33m
Mar 21
Chef Ivan Flowers - French Bread & Crostini

From Crostini to Croutons, this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY show features Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor who shares how to use French Bread in recipes, and how to make his Warm Red Pepper & Mozzaella Crostini recipe. See Chef Ivan's recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/warm-red-pepper-mozzarella-crostini/  Also part of Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" podcast, this episode celebrates National French Bread Day (March 21). * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

48m
Mar 21
Cheryl Ogle - Travel Hacks and Apps for Women Travelers

In celebration of Women's History Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle is all about Travel Hacks and Apps for Women Travelers. See her blog post that's loaded with suggestions, here: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2024/03/11/travel-hacks-and-apps-for-women-and-men-too/  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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 6m
Mar 20
Spring Festivals and Family Fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana

From Fishing Tournaments and Motorcycle Runs to Music and Art & Crafts Festivals, Spring Picnics and Crawfish Boils, and more, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday Vacation Station "Go to Natchitoches" show is all about Spring Festivals and Family Fun in Louisiana's Oldest City! Featured guest is K. Nicole Connell, Communication Manager of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau.  Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest settlement 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: http://tinyurl.com/yc8csn8b  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

29m
Mar 19
Susan Lanier-Graham - RV Travel in Western National Park Country

From the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone to Devils Tower National Monument and Mount Rushmore, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Susan Lanier-Graham, who shares some of her RV adventures through America's Western National Park Country, along with some great advice for those just getting started in RV travel. Susan Lanier-Graham is the publisher and founder of https://www.wanderwithwonder.com, an award-winning digital food, wine, and travel publication. She is also managing editor of North Peoria Lifestyle, and has authored more than 75 books and hundreds of magazine articles for a variety of print and online publications.  Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

48m
Mar 18
Ruth Milstein - Making Hamantaschen for Purim

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" Show features Ruth Milstein who talks about the history of theJewish holiday of Purim and how it is celebrated, and how to make Hamantaschen, a triangular filled-pocket pastry that refers to Haman, the villain in the Purim story. In 2024, Purim is celebrated the evening of March 23 until the evening of March 24. In Jerusalem, where Shushan Purim is celebrated, the festival takes place on the following day, from March 24 to March 25. See Ruth's recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/hamantaschen-for-purim/  Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand awarding-winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine." Learn more here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/  Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

21m
Mar 17
The Legend of St. Patrick's Day

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast looks at the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick. This religious and cultural holiday is held annually on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Read more and enjoy the "St. Paddy's Day" online jigsaw puzzle, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/st-patricks-day-traditions/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

3m
Mar 17
Victoria Chick - Three Amazing Women Artists in History

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick shares talks about three noteworthy women artists in history that she has written about in Big Blend Magazines over the years.  HEAR ABOUT: - ARTEMESIA GENTILESCHI (July 8, 1593 – c. 1656), who was an Italian Baroque painter considered among the most accomplished seventeenth-century artists, initially working in the style of Caravaggio. - MARY EDMONIA LEWIS, aka "Wildfire" (July 4, 1844 – September 17, 1907), who was the first African-American and Native American sculptor to achieve national and then international prominence.    - ANNA MARY ROBERTSON MOSES, aka Grandma Moses, (September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961), who was an American folk artist who gained popularity during the 1950s. https://victoriachick.com/ https://tinyurl.com/3an38624 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

41m
Mar 16
Louisiana Author Ann Marie Jameson

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" show features Louisiana author Ann Marie Jameson, known for her "Willow Rose" series of books that are set in Natchitoches, the oldest settlement in Louisiana. Books in the series include "A Bed of Roses,“ "Belle Rose,” “Petite Rose,” and “Coming Up Roses.” Ann Marie’s latest book, is “Lilly’s Redemption." While it isn’t a “Willow Rose” book, it is a spin-off of the series, and it has many of the same characters in it that Ann Marie’s fans have grown to love in reading her other books. Ann Marie's books are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ann-Marie-Jameson/author/B07QDP7CSG? https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ann-Marie-Jameson/author/B07QDP7CSG * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

51m
Mar 15
Author Matt Cost - Pirate Trap and Mainly Wicked

Award-winning author Matt Cost returns to Big Blend Radio for a follow-up conversation since the release of his historical mystery, “Velma Gone Awry: A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery" (April 2023). Hear about his novel, "Mainely Wicked: A Goff Langdon Mainely Mystery" (Aug. 2023), and new novel, "Pirate Trap: A Clay Wolfe / Port Essex Mystery" which will be out on March 27, 2024. Matt Cost writes the Mainely Mystery and the Clay Wolfe/Port Essex Mystery Series. He’s also written several books of historical fiction. He lives in Brunswick, Maine. More: https://mattcost.net * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

42m
Mar 15
Experience The Victorian B&B in Chama, Northern New Mexico

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show features John & Veronica Bush, owners and innkeepers of The Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Chama, which is north of Santa Fe and just south of the Colorado border. Hear about the historic inn (est. 1880), and what to experience in the greater Chama region including the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the nature and outdoor recreational opportunities, and even some local folklore and unexplained mysteries!  Book your stay at https://www.thevictorianchama.com/  Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

38m
Mar 14
Author Tracy Mayo - Childless Mother Memoir

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Tracy Mayo. Tracy Mayo had a successful career, but one choice from her past continued to haunt her: forcibly giving up her baby at the age of fifteen. Now she’s sharing the inspiring story of her impossible journey to find him during the pre-Internet era in her memoir, “Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self” (Vanguard Press, Mar 28, 2024).  Order "Childless Mother" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Childless-Mother-Search-Son-Self/dp/183794024X  For more about Books Forward, visit https://booksforward.com/  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

35m
Mar 13
Food, Music, and Festive Family Fun in Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country, an area known as the Happiest City in America. From outdoor adventures to festivals, music, and foodie fun, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Benjamin J. Berthelot, President & CEO of Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission, who shares what to experience in Lafayette this spring-fall 2024. More: https://www.lafayettetravel.com/ For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

30m
Mar 12
Author Brian J. Morra - The Able Archer Series

Former U.S. intelligence officer and award-winning and best-selling author Brian J. Morra joins Big Blend Radio to discuss his thrilling Able Archer series that's based on true historical events. BOOK 1: THE ABLE ARCHERS - US Air Force Captain Kevin Cattani and Soviet GRU Colonel Ivan Levchenko team up in the fall of 1983 to stop the worst nuclear crisis of the Cold War.  BOOK 2: THE RIGHTEOUS ARROWS - Who can you trust when a cold war heats up and conflict seems inevitable? After collaborating to thwart nuclear war in "The Able Archers," Kevin Cattani and his Soviet counterpart, Ivan Levchenko, developed a deep mutual respect—but in The Righteous Arrows they are working against each other. Coming April 16, 2024, from Koehler Books.  Watch for Brian on the Netflix special, “Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War." More at https://brianjmorra.com/   * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

55m
Mar 11
Jo Goes Everywhere - The Azores Islands!

Enjoy this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark, who shares her nature adventures on the Azores Islands of Terceira and São Jorge. The Azores are volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, halfway between the United States and Portugal. Take one of the direct flights from New York (or other North American spots), and you will soon be surrounded by unspoiled nature on these Portuguese islands. Read Jo's story here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/experience-natural-beauty-on-the-amazing-azores-islands/ Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Her Big Blend Radio podcast "Jo Goes Everywhere!" airs every 2nd Saturday at 7pm EST. Listen here: https://shows.acast.com/jo-goes-everywhere Listenhere:https://shows.acast.com/jo-goes-everywhere Keep up with Jo's adventures at https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

32m
Mar 10
Christy Wood The History and Legacy of Appaloosa Horses

It's all about Appaloosa Horses on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with equestrian expert Christy Wood. Christy Wood is now on her second 13-year circuit of the Chief Joseph Trail Ride, a progressive trail ride hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC). A portion of the ride is completed each year, with the entire sequence taking thirteen years to complete. Its route traces, as closely as possible, the route Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce took while attempting to escape the US Cavalry in 1877. Her latest book, “Hoofprints Across Time: A Trail Ride to Remember," is a memoir about her experiences in the Chief Joseph Trail Ride. More: https://www.wdnhorse.com/ The "ABC's of Horses" Podcast with Christy Wood airs every 2nd Saturday. Listen to the latest episodes here: https://shows.acast.com/abcs-of-horses  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

37m
Mar 10
Travel Writer Sharon Kurtz - A Taste of Poland

Poland’s breathtaking landscapes, history, and exceptional cuisine render it a must-visit destination. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, Sharon Kurtz shares her recent adventures in the captivating cities of Warsaw, Krakow, and Poznan, where she experienced Poland’s culinary renaissance and found hidden gems along the way. You can read about it in her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-taste-of-poland-from-michelin-stars-to-hidden-gems/  Sharon Kurtz is an Austin-based freelance travel writer and award-winning photographer. She is passionate about exploring the world and sharing her experiences through captivating storytelling. She is an active member of The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and The International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). Follow her travels on https://sharonkkurtz.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/shar_kurtz  Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) at https://www.ifwtwa.org/  Follow Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Shows with IFWTWA Here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-ifwtwa  * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

33m
Mar 09