From lounging poolside to sunrise hiking adventures, shopping and dining, and sizzling summer lodging deals, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show is all about Having a Super Summer in Palm Springs, Southern California. FEATURED GUESTS: * KIMBERLI MUNKRES from Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consor…

From Joshua Tree National Park to the fascinating Integratron, it's all about Great Road Tripping Adventures on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show. FEATURED GUESTS: * KIMBERLI MUNKRES from Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort comm…

It's 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…

The spring desert wildflower season has begun! This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show features Kimberli Munkres who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels. Hear all about the spring wildflower season including where and how to witness the beauty of these wonderful wildflowers, and the local boutiqu…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on Winter Events, Activities, and Unique Lodging Destinations Palm Springs, California. Featured guest is Kimberli Munkres who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show with Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels features acclaimed designer David Rios who talks about his incredible work at the luxurious Velvet Rope Hotel and Trixie Motel. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/l8vI6QS60GE Featuring nine unforgettable suites as …

In this episode our guest is Lisa Whittington-Hill, author of ”The Go-Go's - Beauty And The Beat” from the 33 1/3 Series. We discuss the musical and greater cultural impact of the iconic debut album from The Go-Go's, whether it was an intentionally feminist touchstone, and why it still sounds so good 40+ years after it's release. ”The Go-Go's - Bea…

From the big open blue skies and desert sunshine to a supportive and inclusive community, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show features Gregory Douglass who talks about the Quality of Life that Palm Springs provides visitors and locals alike. Along with being a noteworthy singer/songwriter and performer,…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on LBTGQ+ History and Upcoming Fall Events in Palm Springs, California. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0VsbMvHj1iw Featured Guests: - KIMBERLI MUNKRES who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels @PalmSpringsStay a consortium of independ…

From a solo rereat or romantic escape, to a girlfriends getaway or family reunion, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on Women's Travel in Palm Springs, California. Featured guest is Kimberli Munkres who represents the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned bou…

It's all about The Arts & Summer Fun on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on outdoor adventures in Palm Springs, California. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Vvi60e0qOvk FEATURED GUESTS: - Kimberli Munkres - Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels - https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.co…

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Palm Springs, California. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bTfnevq9hRg FEATURED GUESTS: - KENT TAYLOR, GM of Descanso Resort, a newly refurbished, completely reimagined men’s resort in Palm Springs. Visit: https://descansoresort.co…

From hiking and cycling to jeep tours, aerial tram rides, and sunbathing poolside, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on outdoor adventures in Palm Springs, California. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/VF73FQsqev4 FEATURED GUESTS: - Kimberli Munkres - Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels - htt…

From relaxing poolside to sipping cocktails, rocking out at concerts, exploring the great outdoors, and savoring unique dining experiences, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show features Kimberli Munkres who discusses what there is to experience this spring in Palm Springs, California. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: h…

Attending a Conference or Business Retreat in Palm Springs? Or maybe you're looking for a sunny and relaxing destination to work remotely? It's all about Mixing Business with Pleasure in Sunny Palm Springs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show with the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels (PSPH), a consortium an ass…

It's all about Mid-Century Modern Architecture in Sunny Palm Springs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show with the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels (PSPSH), a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu…

It's all about Romantic Stays in Sunny Palm Springs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's brand new 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show with the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels (PSPH), a consortium an association of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Featured Guests: - Kimbe…

It's all about Shopping Independent and Staying Independent on this episode of Big Blend Radio's brand new 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show with the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels (PSPH), a consortium an association of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Featured Guests:…

In this episode our guest is Christine Feldman-Barrett, author of "A Women's History of The Beatles". We discuss the very important but seldom-discussed influence the Fab Four had on women's culture and Sixties & Seventies Feminism, and the women (some well-known, some not) who were instrumental in The Beatles rise to international fame. "A Women's…

Seattle-based photographer Mike Hipple joins us this episode, as we discuss his fantastic book "Lived Through That, '90s Musicians Today", featuring members of Nirvana, No Doubt, Jesus Jones, Lush, Letters To Cleo, Throwing Muses, The Posies, and more. If you're a fan of 90's alt-rock and are curious what your fave artists of the era are up to, thi…

Journalist and author Caryn Rose (Pitchfork, Salon, Billboard, The Guardian, many more) joins us to discuss her fantastic new book, and she chats about being the first female author of a book about Patti Smith, Smith's incredible work ethic, interviewing Bruce Springsteen for the book, and why if you haven't yet seen a Patti Smith concert, you must…

SoCal punk rock historian and author Jim Ruland joins us to discuss his book "Corporate Rock Sucks - The Rise & Fall of SST Records", a deep-dive and even-handed history of the iconic label, which was/is home to records by Black Flag, Soundgarden, Husker Du, Screaming Trees, Sonic Youth, and Dinosaur Jr., among others. We discuss how the label came…

Rock author and essayist Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, NPR Music, Stereogum, many more) joins us in our first episode as a podcast, where she discusses her fantastic analysis of Duran Duran's iconic Rio album for the 33 1/3 series of books, and chats about the influential Birmingham scene, the band's initial failure to catch fire in the US market, …

We announce Rock Book Show's return as a podcast, and share a classic past episode with Mike Scott of The Waterboys discussing his memoir, Adventures of a Waterboy.By Rock Book Show