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A Big Blend Radio History Podcast Channel featuring expert interviews and conversations focusing on History, Heritage, Culture, Travel, and The Arts.
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Big Blend Radio’s ”Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll” Podcast is all about music, issue-driven conversations, and a little shenanigans!
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MVPA Historic Convoy on the Jefferson Highway - Minnesota to Louisiana
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's epic upcoming convoy on the Jefferson Highway. Held October 1-31, 2024, the convoy will run from Minnesota to Louisiana. Learn more: https://www.mvpa.org/convoys Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson H…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features photographer Steve Piacente, a reporter turned speechwriter, university professor, author, and life coach. You'll rarely find him without a camera is always at his side. Hear about his photography, what and who inspires him, his world travels, and more, plus, check out his editorial Q&A with us here: https:/…
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Pioneering Women of the Past and Present
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Celebrate National Pioneer Day with today's episode of Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast that focuses on Pioneering Women of the Past & Present. FEATURED GUESTS - GLYNN BURROWS, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours UK talks about social reformer Octavia Hill. Read his article about her: https://tinyurl.com/mr2chjv7 - LINDA BALLOU, tr…
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From Arizona and New Mexico to Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina, this special episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick features a panel discussion covering Art Destinations Across America. FEATURED GUESTS & DESTINATIONS - VICTORIA CHICK is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print c…
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" she discusses her novel “Wai-nani - A Voice from Old Hawaii.” Through Wai-nani's eyes, experience the Hawaiian society as it existed when Captain James Cook arrived at Kealakekua Bay in 1779; ride the billowing seas with Eku, the wild dolphin she befriends; learn …
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" she discusses her novel “Wai-nani - A Voice from Old Hawaii.” Through Wai-nani's eyes, experience the Hawaiian society as it existed when Captain James Cook arrived at Kealakekua Bay in 1779; ride the billowing seas with Eku, the wild dolphin she befriends; learn …
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Clifford Garstang - Author Success Insider
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Success Insider" spotlight features Clifford Garstang, author of six works of fiction including the novels “The Last Bird of Paradise,” “Oliver’s Travels,” and “The Shaman of Turtle Valley,” and the short story collections “House of the Ancients and Other Stories,” “What the Zhang Boys Know,” and “In an Uncharted …
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Samuel Garza Bernstein - Starring Joan Crawford
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show features Stonewall Book Award-winning author, screenwriter, and playwright Samuel Garza Bernstein who discusses his new biography, "Starring Joan Crawford: The Films, the Fantasy, and the Modern Relevance of a Silver Screen Icon.” In "Starrring Joan Crawford," Bernstein examines what makes …
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Arizona Writer Leah Newsom in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features Arizona writer Leah Newsom, the National Parks Arts Foundation's summer 2024 artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Leah Newsom was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and holds an MFA in creative writing from Arizona State University, where she now teache…
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Mike Guardia - The History of Patriotism, The American Flag, and Anthem
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In honor of the 4th of July Week (2024), this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show with award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, focuses on the history of Patriotism, and the American Flag and Anthem. Mike Guardia is the author of over 20 other military history books including "The Combat Diaries: True Stories…
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PANGAEA Bassist Ron Poulson - Beowulf Album
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features PANGAEA bassist Ron Poulson who shares some of the band's history, and discusses their music and new album, "Beowulf" that's out now and features Robert Berry as producer. A Texas band with influences ranging across Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Classical Music, Heavy Metal, and Classic Country, PANGAEA is…
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PANGAEA Bassist Ron Poulson - Beowulf Album
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features PANGAEA bassist Ron Poulson who shares some of the band's history, and discusses their music and new album, "Beowulf" that's out now and features Robert Berry as producer. A Texas band with influences ranging across Progressive Rock, Classic Rock, Classical Music, Heavy Metal, and Classic Country, PANGAEA is…
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Jeanne McKinney - Triumph Over the Taliban
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This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's WAY BACK WHEN History Podcast features award-winning military journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker Jeanne McKinney, who discusses her new book, "Triumph Over the Taliban: The Untold Story of US Marines’ Courageous Fight to Save Camp Bastion." Award-winning military history author and historian Mike …
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Author Lowell E. Baier - Earth’s Emergency Room
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In honor of Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features legal and environmental historian, author, and attorney Lowell E. Baier. Hear about his latest book, "Earth’s Emergency Room: Saving Species as the Planet and Politics Get Hotter." "Earth's Emergency Room" is a celebration of 50 years of the Endang…
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Author Clay Shwab - Manny Shwab and the George Dickel Company
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There was once a Tennessee whiskey that dwarfed Jack Daniel's, and a powerful man was behind it: V.E. "Manny" Shwab. Until now, virtually nothing has been written about either. This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features Clay Shwab, who discusses his biography about his great-grandfather, "Manny Shwab and the George…
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Camp Verde Artists Group in Central Arizona
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show focuses on the new artists group in Camp Verde, Arizona. Spearheaded by artist Mary Rush, this initiative not only connects local artists as a community (so far over 40 artists), but is also working to add original art as part of the region's greater tourism experience with exhibits, studio t…
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Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia's Murals, Mosaics, and Originals
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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 Murals, Mosaics (pictured), and Originals. 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 h…
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Musician Joey Stuckey - Live from Macon
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey, focuses on his new album, "Joey Stuckey - Live from Macon." This in-studio recording was done during the filming of "Vision," an 11-minute documentary by Michael Whalen that showcases Joey's music and inspirations. Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Sout…
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Musician Joey Stuckey - Live from Macon
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey, focuses on his new album, "Joey Stuckey - Live from Macon." This in-studio recording was done during the filming of "Vision," an 11-minute documentary by Michael Whalen that showcases Joey's music and inspirations. Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Sout…
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Carmine Appice - Temple of Blues Album by Cactus
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll" Show features iconic drummer Carmine Appice, founding member of the blues rock band Cactus. Carmine is also a founding member of Vanilla Fudge and has performed and/or recorded with Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, Ozzy, and Pink Floyd, amongst others. Cactus is as heavy, bluesy, and uncompromi…
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Bylines, Shine & Wine - Writers and Authors Happy Hour Hang Out
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast features writers and authors, mostly of the mystery and crime genre, along with some historical fiction, travel writing and editing expertise to round out the discussion. FEATURED GUESTS: * Author Matt Cost who inspired this episode - https://www.mattcost.net/ * Travel Writer and autho…
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Carmine Appice - Temple of Blues Album by Cactus
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll" Show features iconic drummer Carmine Appice, founding member of the blues rock band Cactus. Carmine is also a founding member of Vanilla Fudge and has performed and/or recorded with Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, Ozzy, and Pink Floyd, amongst others. Cactus is as heavy, bluesy, and uncompromi…
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Doug Kistner - Allstar Project Studio D'Lux
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Doug Kistner, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and leader of the allstar project Studio D'Lux. Hear about their new single, "Not in a Million Years" featuring trumpeter Lee Loughnane of Chicago, guitarist Jon Herington of Steely Dan, and famed rock drummer Liberty Devitto who tours and records with Billy Joe…
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Doug Kistner - Allstar Project Studio D'Lux
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Doug Kistner, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and leader of the allstar project Studio D'Lux. Hear about their new single, "Not in a Million Years" featuring trumpeter Lee Loughnane of Chicago, guitarist Jon Herington of Steely Dan, and famed rock drummer Liberty Devitto who tours and records with Billy Joe…
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Author Tamara J. Walker - Beyond the Shores
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In honor of Juneteenth, this episode of Big Blend Radio features author and writer Tamara J. Walker who discusses her book, "Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad," which is a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice. Part historical exploration, part travel memoir, "Beyond the Shores" reveals poignant histories of a diverse gr…
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Natchitoches-NSU 44th Annual Folk Festival in Louisiana
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast focuses on the 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival which will be held on Saturday July 20, 2024, in the air-conditioned Prather Coliseum at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Featured Guests are Dr. Shane Rasmussen – NSU Professor of English & Director of t…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Podcast features award-winning Bay Area singer-songwriter Blind Lemon Pledge (James Byfield) who talks about his latest album "Oh So Good." “Oh So Good,” Pledge’s 10th album of originals and covers, displays Pledge’s impressive compositional range with tunes ranging from Blues to Folk to Jazz to…
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The Gettysburg Cyclorama and Painters Philippoteaux
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick focuses on the Gettysburg Cyclorama depicting “Pickett’s Charge up Cemetery Ridge” at the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. The innovative Gettysburg Cyclorama was the work of father-son painter duo Henri Philippoteaux (1815 – 1884), and Paul Philippotea…
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The Gettysburg Cyclorama and Painters Philippoteaux
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick focuses on the Gettysburg Cyclorama depicting “Pickett’s Charge up Cemetery Ridge” at the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. The innovative Gettysburg Cyclorama was the work of father-son painter duo Henri Philippoteaux (1815 – 1884), and Paul Philippotea…
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Steve Schneickert - Iconic Dogs in Motion Pictures
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In honor of National Dog Dad Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Steve Schneickert who recalls the Hollywood History of Iconic Dogs in Motion Pictures. Hear about canine film and TV stars Lassie, Asta, Toto, Rin Tin Tin, Marley, and many more. Steve dedicates this Hollywood History segment to his sweet pup Miss Bella Rose, who crossed ove…
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How do you find joy when faced with a terminal diagnosis? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Ann Bancroft who tackles this theme with sharp humor and profound compassion in her new novel, “Almost Family, " that's out now through She Writes Press. Featuring a rough-around-t…
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Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw - 19: The Musical
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Celebrate Women's History, and Audiobook Appreciation Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw, creators of the groundbreaking new musical audiobook “19: The Musical.” Originally created and performed on stage, "19: The Musical" shares the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells, Susa…
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Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw - 19: The Musical
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Celebrate Women's History, and Audiobook Appreciation Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw, creators of the groundbreaking new musical audiobook “19: The Musical.” Originally created and performed on stage, "19: The Musical" shares the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells, Susa…
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Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw - 19: The Musical
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Celebrate Women's History, and Audiobook Appreciation Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw, creators of the groundbreaking new musical audiobook “19: The Musical.” Originally created and performed on stage, "19: The Musical" shares the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells, Susa…
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Artist Chelsea Bighorn in Saguaro National Park
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features mixed medoa artist Chelsea Bighorn, the National Parks Arts Foundation's June 2024 artist-in-residence at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. Chelsea Bighorn was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona. Her tribal affiliations are the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux tribes …
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The Real Red Tails National Geographic Documentary
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show with award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia features Dr. Brian Smith, President and CEO of the Tuskegee Airmen National Museum, who discusses the new National Geographic documentary "The Real Red Tails." Out now, "The Real Red Tails" shares the story of the astonishing disco…
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Johnny Schaefer - Celebrate Pride Month
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Celebrate Pride Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast with award-winning vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer. Enjoy this conversation covering the history of Pride Month and LGBTQ rights, music to celebrate Pride Month, and more. Johnny Schaefer co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 1st Sunday. Keep up with him…
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Catching Up with Shelley King - Madam Mystic Album
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Award-winning Texas singer-songwriter and musician Shelley King returns to Big Blend Radio to catch us up about her active touring schedule and her 10th album "Madam Mystic." This is the third album that she has collaborated on with John Magnie and Steve Amedée, members of the renowned New Orleans group, The Subdudes. She also worked with esteemed …
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Catching Up with Shelley King - Madam Mystic Album
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Award-winning Texas singer-songwriter and musician Shelley King returns to Big Blend Radio to catch us up about her active touring schedule and her 10th album "Madam Mystic." This is the third album that she has collaborated on with John Magnie and Steve Amedée, members of the renowned New Orleans group, The Subdudes. She also worked with esteemed …
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Leo Daughtry discusses his debut novel, "Talmadge Farm" that transports readers to the tobacco fields of 1950s North Carolina. It's a sweeping drama that follows three unforgettable families navigating the changing culture of North Carolina at a pivotal moment in history. "Talmadge Farm" (Story Merchant Books, Ju…
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