Best Cactus radio network Podcasts (2024)

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Deadhead Freight | Tales of the Texas Rangers (01-07-51) 31:53

5h ago31:53

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Original Air Date: January 07, 1951 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Herb Ellis • Tom Holland • Byron Kane • Tom McKee • Lillian Buyeff Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairi…

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Ep 768 : Mark Lanegan's masterpiece Bubblegum 20 year anniversary Box Set celebration 55:40

1h ago55:40

55:40

Today I sit down with Troy Van Leeuwen, Brian Klein and Rich Machin to discuss the 20th Anniversary of Mark Lanegan's masterpiece Bubblegum which just got a super deluxe boxset release. Everyone that loves Mark absolutely loves the Bubblegum album so it was amazing to see a full on deluxe treatment of the album get released recently with all kinds …

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Director Marc Saltarelli - Studio One Forever 22:20

13h ago22:20

22:20

This episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show features Marc Saltarelli, an award-winning director with work in both narrative and documentary filmmaking. Hear about his latest film, STUDIO ONE FOREVER. A beacon of dancing and freedom for gay men looking for identity in a world that saw them as outcasts, Studio One was a haven and the blo…

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Author Ann E. Lowry - The Blue Trunk 25:16

1d ago25:16

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Ann Lowry who discusses her novel, "The Blue Trunk." When Ann Lowry inherited an ancestor's blue travel trunk, she had no idea that this artifact was about to take her on a three-year journey of discovery. She was told that the trunk’s pr…

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The Devils Share – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-31-50) 32:53

2d ago32:53

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Original Air Date: December 31, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Tom McKee • Parley Baer • Roy Glenn • Peggy Webber • Wilms Herbert • Rye Billsbury Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roun…

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Ep 767 : Dean Delray talks about his weekend in Tennessee taping his 1st Comedy Special 51:43

6d ago51:43

51:43

Today I dive into my weekend in Pelham Tennessee where I shot my 1st special Sunday at The Caverns. I can't even tell you how amazing the Caverns was. This was a total dream come true and I hope you enjoy this episode and I am looking forward to all of you seeing this special. Enjoy my friends. DDR

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Teen Suicide Prevention 1:20:24

3d ago1:20:24

1:20:24

In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10) and National Suicide Prevention Month (Sept), this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on Johnny Schaefer's new song "When It's Your Kid" as well as teen suicide prevention and the pressures youth face today. Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/CfqF8q1BgQc?feature=shared FEATURED GUESTS: -…

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Filmmaker Amy Nicholson - Happy Campers 14:14

3d ago14:14

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features filmmaker Amy Nicholson who discusses her documentary "Happy Campers." The film chronicles the final days of a working-class summer colony in a scrappy trailer park that just happens to hold the secret to a rich life. In a waterfront campground off the coast of Virginia, residents spend their summers living …

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Musician Rachel Mari Kimber Goes to Saguaro National Park 38:44

6d ago38:44

38:44

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features musician and composer Rachel Mari Kimber, the National Parks Arts Foundation's Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. Rachel Mari Kimber is a musically creative artist from Wales, UK. She composes, sings, plays guitar and cello, orchestra…

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Christmas Present – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-24-50) 34:53

9d ago34:53

34:53

It is 2:00pm December 21st, four days before Christmas 1931. On a city Street corner in North Texas a man dressed as Santa Claus Suddenly leaves his post beside a large red pot labeled “Help the Poor”. Shivering with cold he enters the newly opened building of the Pamandle Equity Bank and approaches the bank guard… Original Air Date: December 24, 1…

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Heavy Mountain Music and Beer Fest in Asheville, North Carolina 35:00

9d ago35:00

35:00

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-raisi…

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Ep 766 : Scoot McNairy / Actor, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood 1:07:24

11d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

My guest Scoot McNairy has been in the acting game for years. He's had an incredible career so far but it wasn't always smooth sailing. Today he returns to the show after 12 years and we catch up on his life. Scoot is known for his roles in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Monsters, Argo, Killing Them Softly, 12 Years a Slave, Gone Girl, and Batman v…

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Steve Wallis - Hannah: The Soldier Diaries 33:45

11d ago33:45

33:45

Celebrate Military Monday and Music Monday with this episode of Big Blend Radio that features professional theater writer, producer, and author Steve Wallis. Hear about "Hannah: The Soldier Diaries," a powerful story of love, loss, and hope that takes listeners through a theater-like experience, with an audiobook that immerses listeners in an emoti…

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Medical Insider with Author Marschall Runge, M.D., PhD 45:34

15d ago45:34

45:34

This "Medical Insider" episode of Big Blend Radio features author Marschall Runge, M.D., PhD, who is the executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. He earned his doctorate in molecular biology at Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins…

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The Cactus Pear | Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-17-50) 35:31

16d ago35:31

35:31

Original Air Date: December 17, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Wilms Herbert • Tom McKee Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK…

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Ep 765 : Dale Crover / Melvins 41:59

18d ago41:59

41:59

Today the great Dale Crover drummer for the Melvins returns to the show to talk all about his brand new solo record Glossolalia available Sept 13th 2024. This record is absolutely fantastic and has some incredible guest players on it including Ty Segall, Tom Waits and Kim Thayil / Soundgarden. Catch Dale out on tour all over including Los Angeles ,…

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Artist Ted DeGrazia's Roadrunners and Enamel on Copper Paintings 16:43

18d ago16:43

16:43

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the latest exhibits featuring southwest artist Ted DeGrazia's "Roadrunners" and "Enamel on Copper Paintings." DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucso…

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American Music and Musicians 1:26:27

19d ago1:26:27

1:26:27

In honor of American Artist Appreciation Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey and author Kathleen Walls, celebrates America's music, musicians, singers, and songwriters. Co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show every 4th Sunday, Joey Stuckey is known as the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "T…

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The Lucky Dollar – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-10-50) 35:13

27d ago35:13

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Original Air Date: December 10, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Nestor Paiva • Peggy Webber • Lou Krugman • Herb Butterfield • Byron Kane • Wilms Herbert • Barney Phillips Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Ke…

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Ep 764 : Jordan Rudess / Keyboardist for Dream Theater 40:22

25d ago40:22

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Today we have a fantastic guest Jordan Rudess / Keyboardist for Dream Theater stop by to talk all about his brand new solo record Permission To Fly out Sept, 6th 2024. Jordan and I also dive into the new Dream Theater record ,Early days of his career and his favorite Keyboards. I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you guys will dig it als…

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The Then and Now of Art and Artists in Parks 1:20:13

26d ago1:20:13

1:20:13

In celebration of American Artists Appreciation Month and the upcoming National Park Service anniversary (Aug. 25, 1860), this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick features photographer Tanya Ortega. Hear their discussion covering the Then & Now of Art and Artists in Parks and Public Lands. Talking about the …

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Boone Froggett - Lead Singer and Guitarist of OTIS 23:35

28d ago23:35

23:35

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 S…

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Boone Froggett - Lead Singer and Guitarist of OTIS 23:35

28d ago23:35

23:35

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 S…

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Author Evette Davis - The Others 42:14

29d ago42:14

42:14

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features acclaimed author Evette Davis who discusses her new urban fantasy novel, “The Others." Releasing in September 2024 through SparkPress as the first installment of The Council Trilogy, "The Others” is a tour de force weaving together themes of self-disc…

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Room 114 – Tales of the Texas Rangers (12-03-50) 37:05

1M ago37:05

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Original Air Date: December 03, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Don Diamond • Herb Vigran • Peggy Webber • Tom McKee • Bill Johnstone • Herb Ellis • Barney Phillips Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exi…

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Award-winning Author Kelly Vincent - Ugliest 54:08

1M ago54:08

54:08

This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Kelly Vincent who re-imagines their teenage years in their empowering series “The Art of Being Ugly," a compelling story of a teen grappling with their gender identity. The anticipated finale, “Ugliest,” (KV Books LLC, August 13, 2024) is a necessary and impactful commentary on the strug…

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Author Matt Cost - City Gone Askew 56:09

1M ago56:09

56:09

This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Matt Cost who discusses "City Gone Askew," the latest novel in his "A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery" series. "City Gone Askew" takes us back to Brooklyn in the Roaring '20s and Hungarian private eye, 8 Ballo, who is hired by Theda Lazar Vogel to prove that her husband was murdered. His colorf…

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Ep 763 : James Hume former Lead Singer of the San Francisco band Roadrunner 1:21:03

1M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

In 1980 I started hitting the San Francisco Bay Area rock clubs nightly. The Stone , Old Waldorf , Mabuhay Gardens, Uncle Charlie’s, The Phoenix Theater , Keystone Berkeley, Cotati Cabaret. I had a huge thirst for Rock n Roll. Of course the big bands like Van Halen ,AC/DC , Judas Priest and Ted Nugent would come through town but that was like once …

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Hanging By a Thread – Tales of the Texas Rangers (11-26-50) 35:37

1M ago35:37

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Original Air Date: November 26, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Byron Kane • Betty Lou Gerson • Jeff Corey • Wally Maher Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaro…

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Ep 762 : Todd Mayo / Owner of the incredible concert venue The Caverns 50:51

1M ago50:51

50:51

Today I sit down with Todd Mayo owner of one of the coolest concert venues in the world. Years ago a friend sent me a YouTube clip of The Chris Robinson Brotherhood playing at one of the most insane venues I had ever seen. It looked like the band was playing on Mars. I had never seen this venue so I dug in and did some research and found out it was…

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Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in Temecula, California 44:20

1M ago44:20

44:20

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Noreen Ring, Secretary on the Board of Directors at Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in Temecula, California. Offering a serene and picturesque sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and tourist activities, this unique residency program provide…

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Poet Carissa Garcia and Artist Chelsea Bighorn 45:54

1M ago45:54

45:54

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "A Toast to The Arts & Parks" Podcast features National Parks Arts Foundation artists-in-residence Carissa "Lucky" Garcia and Chelsea Bighorn. Carissa “Lucky” Garcia is an Indigenous/Chicana writer, poet, performing artist, community organizer, anti-oppression educator and Indigenous Justice advocate. Her NPAF resi…

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Blood Relative – Tales of the Texas Rangers (11-12-50) 32:43

2M ago32:43

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Original Air Date: November 12, 1950 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Tales of the Texas Rangers Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star: • Joel McCrea (Ranger Jayce Pearson) Special Guests: • Tony Barrett • Bill Johnstone • Joe Deval • Virginia Gregg • Parley Baer • Byron Kane Writer: • Russell Hughes Producer: • Stacy Keach Exit music from: Roundup on the P…

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Author Mike Nemeth - A Tissue Full of Lies 47:22

1M ago47:22

47:22

Best-selling and award-winning author Mike Nemeth returns to Big Blend Radio's "A Toast to The Arts" Show to discuss his latest young adult novel, "A Tissue Full of Lies." Set in a time when political leaders were brazenly assassinated, inalienable civil rights had to be guaranteed by legislation, race riots disfigured the American landscape, and a…

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Ep 761 : Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister returns to the show 49:11

2M ago49:11

49:11

Today my good friend Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister returns to the show for a fantastic conversation on Watches, Guitars, High End Home Audio and the 40th anniversary of Stay Hungry. I feel like Jay Jay and I could talk for hours. He's one of those guys that just gets it so it was an honor to have him back on the show. Thanks for tuning in and pl…

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Author David Lipsky - The Parrot and The Igloo 1:24:27

2M ago1:24:27

1:24:27

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 vir…

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Martin Fitzgibbon - Behind The Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror 42:22

2M ago42:22

42:22

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 s…

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Martin Fitzgibbon - Behind The Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror 42:22

2M ago42:22

42:22

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 s…

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Artist Ted DeGrazia's Cabeza de Vaca Collection 27:41

2M ago27:41

27:41

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about southwest artist Ted DeGrazia's "Cabeza de Vaca" collection. The story of the ill-fated Spanish expedition is told in this collection that includes sketches, watercolors, oils and enamels. DeGrazia read extensively about the adventure…

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Joey Stuckey - Celebrating Musical Families 46:42

2M ago46:42

46:42

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/379ff88…

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Joey Stuckey - Celebrating Musical Families 46:42

2M ago46:42

46:42

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/379ff88…

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Glynn Burrows - A Visit to Stratford-Upon-Avon 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows, he shares some of the historic and recreational highlights not to be missed in Stratford-Upon-Avon in England. Read Glynn's article about his visit to the birthplace of William Shakespeare, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-visit-to-stratford-upon-avon-shak…

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