Best Southwest History Traveler Podcasts (2024)

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Natchitoches-NSU 44th Annual Folk Festival in Louisiana 51:42

7m ago51:42

51:42

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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Blind Lemon Pledge - Oh So Good Album 41:16

39m ago41:16

41:16

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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Ruidoso Fires 10:01

5h ago10:01

10:01

Please send me a message. Maybe what you'd like to hear about or what you think I'm doing wrong, (that will be a long list). Two fast-growing fires are tearing across a southern New Mexico tribal reservation and converging on a village “like a pair of tongs,” prompting thousands of residents to evacuate, officials say. A wall of smoke filled the sk…

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The Gettysburg Cyclorama and Painters Philippoteaux 37:07

3d ago37:07

37:07

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 7:28

11m ago7:28

7:28

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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Ana Sitnina - Doc Holliday 34:31

1h ago34:31

34:31

Ana and I talk about her professional career creating film. We also talk about Doc Holliday and the articles she’s written.

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Author Ann Bancroft - Almost Family 28:47

4m ago28:47

28:47

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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The Files of Junior Hicks 36:43

2h ago36:43

36:43

On tonight's episode, JB take you into the Uinta Basin and shares with you some of the reports complied by a man by the name of Junior Hicks concerning UFO and other high strangeness witnessed in the Basin over the last 60 years. You don't what to miss this episode.By Undiscovered Utah

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Mark Boardman - Tombstone Epitaph 53:57

1h ago53:57

53:57

Mark and I discuss the Tombstone Epitaph, Tombstone and John Clum

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Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw - 19: The Musical 29:47

29m ago29:47

29:47

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 33:38

26m ago33:38

33:38

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 two brothers are Brewthers -Adam and Andrew of Hermann Brewthers Bierwerks- Indianapolis 36:36

7h ago36:36

36:36

Join me as I sit down with the Hermann brothers to Westside Indy natives who started as home brewers and are feeling a need for great beer in the neighborhood they grew up in. For more information go to: hbrewthers.com . The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail with nearly 600 participating brewe…

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Johnny Schaefer - Celebrate Pride Month 1:08:32

16d ago1:08:32

1:08:32

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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Robert Aquinas McNally - Cast Out of Eden 58:34

6d ago58:34

58:34

Robert and I discuss the history of John Muir, as we chat about his book: Cast Out of Eden - The Untold Story of John Muir, Indigenous Peoples, and the American Wilderness.

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Cliff Station's Lost Gold 12:37

6d ago12:37

12:37

J. B. shares the story of the lost gold treasure somewhere near the ruins of Cliff Station.By Undiscovered Utah

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Catching Up with Shelley King - Madam Mystic Album 43:38

7d ago43:38

43:38

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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SPECIAL EPISODE: A Preview of History On Tap, June 7th at Conner Prairie, Fishers IN 10:09

12d ago10:09

10:09

Join me as I discuss one of Indiana's most popular and unique craft beer festivals, History on Tap, presented by Conner Prairie. Program developer Kim McCann, gives us a sneak peek at some of the new and old things happening at this year's festival. Find out more and get tickets here and get History on Tap updates by texting HOPS to 317-779 3330…

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Author Leo Daughtry - Talmadge Farm 29:44

9d ago29:44

29:44

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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Spring Beer Break # 6: Southwest Florida sipping at Ft. Meyers Brewing Co. 29:09

23d ago29:09

29:09

I wrapped up my 2024 Spring Beer Break at Lee County's largest microbrewery going from having 4 beers on tap in 2013 to distribution to over 1600 locations throughout Florida. Join me for my conversation with Sales Rep Cody Lewis and learn more about how FMBrew welcomes craft beer explorers to Southwest Florida. For more information check out fmbre…

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Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia's Textile Designs for Fuller Fabrics 21:07

13d ago21:07

21:07

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the new exhibist, "Ted DeGrazia's Textile Designs for Fuller Fabrics." From 1952 to 1956, Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia designed Southwestern novelty prints for Fuller Fabrics of New York. DeGrazia’s prints were sold nationwide in fabric…

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Musician Joey Stuckey - It's Summer Road Trippin' Time! 1:12:06

20d ago1:12:06

1:12:06

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Celebrates the Start of Summer Road Trippin' Season with a fun discussion about Road Trip Music, Books, Movies, and more! 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 …

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FYI, The Wizard of Oz and the Organ Mountains, NM 2:06

15d ago2:06

2:06

Please send me a message. Maybe what you'd like to hear about or what you think I'm doing wrong, (that will be a long list). The Organ Mountains are featured in The Wizard of Oz as the backdrop to the Wicked Witch's castle, with the City of Oz supposedly on the other side. The mountains in the movie are a painting of the Organ Mountains from the La…

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The Roswell Incident 12:51

18d ago12:51

12:51

Please send me a message. Maybe what you'd like to hear about or what you think I'm doing wrong, (that will be a long list). The Roswell incident is a collection of events and myths surrounding the 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon near Roswell, New Mexico. Operated from the nearby Alamogordo Army Air Field and part of the top s…

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Artist Victoria Chick - Whistler's Mother 48:38

20d ago48:38

48:38

In honor or Mother Whistler Day and May being the month of celebrating Mothers, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick focuses on the relationship between Whistler, the artist, and his mom, Anna McNeill Whistler. James Abbot McNeill Whistler did not set out to paint an iconic image, but his “Arrangement in…

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The Arapeen 14:21

22d ago14:21

14:21

The hot summer months are quickly approaching. On tonight's episode, JB introduces you to The Arapeen. What is the Arapeen you ask? Well, you will have to listen to find out. But it is a supper fun way to cool off on those hot summer days.By Undiscovered Utah

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Spring Beer Break # 5 - Brewing Beer and Banging Drums - Meet Doug Clark at Tampa Bay Brewing Co. 30:38

1M ago30:38

30:38

In this episode I visit with Doug Clark, Head Brewer at Tampa Bay Brewing Company. Listen in to learn more about how one of the nation’s most tragic days led Doug out of a career in financial services to the Ybor City area of Tampa and one Florida’s most popular breweries. Learn about a famous fish that carries the load at TBBC and how Doug and his…

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T Bear - The Way of the World Album 42:43

21d ago42:43

42:43

This episode of Big Blend Radio features T Bear, a distinctive singer, talented keyboard player, and songwriter, who discusses his music, touring, and latest solo album "The Way of the World" that's out now through Quarto Valley Records. T Bear has made his mark as a solo performer and collaborator with many iconic artists — Crosby Stills and Nash,…

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Quick Update on what’s going on. 2:06

24d ago2:06

2:06

Just wanted to keep everyone update on what’s happening with the podcasts

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Name Change 3:29

1M ago3:29

3:29

Please send me a message. Maybe what you'd like to hear about or what you think I'm doing wrong, (that will be a long list). What's involved in a name change? For me, it's for better recognition. I've found many podcasts with the "On The Fly" as a name, well, I'm changing that. I'm changing it to All In New Mexico. Subject will be the same, the nam…

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10 years of having fun, giving back, and making beer - A visit with Grand Junction Brewing In Westfield, IN 37:44

1M ago37:44

37:44

In this episode I'm back home in Indiana visiting the crew at Grand Junction Brewing In Westfield. Listen in as the Grand Junction Crew goes four-on-one on me, including owners Jon Knight and Charlie Wood and brewers and budding media stars, Tommy and John. Find out more about Grand Junction's commitment to community and finely crafted beer over th…

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Singer-Songwriter Ted Brown - Solstice Canyon Loop Album 47:21

1M ago47:21

47:21

Best known as longtime guitarist, vocalist and collaborator in the Greg Johnson Band, Ted Brown has released his third studio album "Solstice Canyon Loop." Hear all about it on this episode of Big Blend Radio, along with some banter about his move from New Zealand to the US, his music career and songwriting, and some conversation on music history. …

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Filmmaker Jennifer Takaki - Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story 14:46

29d ago14:46

14:46

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio features filmmaker Jennifer Takaki who discusses the making of the documentary, "Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story," and how photographer Corky Lee influenced her work. For 50 years, Chinese American photographer Corky Lee documented the…

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Author Jennifer Moorhead - Broken Bayou 34:15

30d ago34:15

34:15

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Louisiana author, writer, and filmmaker Jennifer Moorhead, who discusses her novel, "Broken Bayou." In this debut thriller, a troubled child psychologist returns to a small Louisiana town to protect her secrets but winds up having to protect her life.…

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Spring Beer Break # 4 Two Brew Buddies and a Ferocious Feline- Bastet Brewing Tampa FL 33:31

1M ago33:31

33:31

In this episode I chatted with Tom and Huston from Bastet Brewing in Tampa. Listen in as I discover how Bastest Brewing colors outside the lines and get a history lesson about a killer cat and a bloody beer. For more Information visit www.bastetbrewing.com The BrewsLine Roadshow is presented by TagaBrew USA, the nation's largest craft brewery trail…

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Iosepa 10:25

1M ago10:25

10:25

Tonight JB tells the story of the Utah ghost town of Iosepa. If you've never heard of Iosepa, it's a fascinating story and if you have heard of Iosepa, it's still a fascinating story.By Undiscovered Utah

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Rick San Nicolas - Master of Hawaiian Featherwork of Old Hawai‘i 59:45

1M ago59:45

59:45

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas (Kanaka Maoli) who returned for the fifth time as the National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Recognized as Ke Kumu Hulu Nui, meaning "Master of Hawaiian Featherwork of Old Hawai‘i…

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INSP’s, John Mullan - RoadBuilder of the West 21:36

1M ago21:36

21:36

Executive Producer Sam Dolan and I discuss INSP’s Into The Wild Frontier and the episode, John Mullan: RoadBuilder of the West

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Trinity, the first Atomic bomb 1:57

1M ago1:57

1:57

Please send me a message. Maybe what you'd like to hear about or what you think I'm doing wrong, (that will be a long list). While Manhattan Project staff members watched anxiously, the device exploded over the New Mexico desert, vaporizing the tower and turning the sand around the base of the tower to a green glass. Seconds after the explosion cam…

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Guitarist Michael Kessler - “Gravel Road” Album 36:59

1M ago36:59

36:59

Guitarist Michael Kessler joins Big Blend Radio for a fun conversation about his music and new album "Gravel Road," the Wisconsin music scene, plus, being a Horologist (a person that makes or repairs watches or clocks). Kessler worked with Milwaukee producer/musician/engineer Gary Tanin at Daystorm Music to take on the full-length album "Gravel Roa…

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Poet Lauren Martin - Night of the Hawk 50:34

1M ago50:34

50:34

This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Earth Month and National Poetry Month with Lauren Martin who discusses her book, "Night of the Hawk: Poems" which will be out on May 14, 2024 through She Writes Press. A powerful and wise poetry collection on shamanism, feminism, and disability, "Night of the Hawk" tells untold stories of the marginalized.…

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Joey Stuckey - Guitars, Jazz and Poetry 1:20:22

1M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Celebrates April being International Guitar Month, Jazz Apprecation Month, and National Poetry Month. 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 …

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INSP’s, Lucien Maxwell - Legend of New Mexico 20:44

2M ago20:44

20:44

Executive Producer Sam Dolan and I discuss INSP’s Into The Wild Frontier and the episode, Lucien Maxwell: The Legend of New Mexico.

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INSP’s, John Coffee Hays - A Texas Legend 24:51

2M ago24:51

24:51

Executive Producer Sam Dolan and I discuss INSP’s Into The Wild Frontier and the episode, John Coffee Hays: A Texas Legend.

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Spring Beer Break #3 Brewed but not beer - a visit to Botanical Brewing Company Cape Coral FL 26:31

2M ago26:31

26:31

In this episode I sat down with James Jones of Botanical Brewing Company to learn more about their unique brand of non-alcoholic mood enhancing beverages. Learn more about how two sisters set out to change the drinking culture and spread the word about a healthier plant buzz experience. For more Information visit botanicalbrewingco.com The BrewsLin…

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New Mexico Humor pt3 1:01

2M ago1:01

1:01

Please send me a message. Maybe what you'd like to hear about or what you think I'm doing wrong, (that will be a long list). More pokes of fun at the expense of New Mexico. Thanks for listening to all my podcasts. I hope you stay tuned for further episodes of All In New Mexico. If it happened in New Mexico, I'll try and tell it here. If you have a …

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New Mexico humor pt2 1:23

2M ago1:23

1:23

Please send me a message. Maybe what you'd like to hear about or what you think I'm doing wrong, (that will be a long list). Just some fun pokes at New Mexico that most of us New Mexicans have heard at least once in our lives. Thanks for listening to all my podcasts. I hope you stay tuned for further episodes of All In New Mexico. If it happened in…

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Author Aaron Arsenault - The Climate Diaries 29:49

2M ago29:49

29:49

After working in the climate-tech industry for the past fifteen years, debut author Aaron Arsenault is excited to inspire readers ages 9-12 to combat climate change. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, he discusses his climate fiction novel, “The Climate Diaries, Book One: The Academy” (Borrowed Planet Press, April 2024). "The Climate Diaries: Book…

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New Mexican humor 1:21

2M ago1:21

1:21

Please send me a message. Maybe what you'd like to hear about or what you think I'm doing wrong, (that will be a long list). Humor heard only New Mexico. Thanks for listening to all my podcasts. I hope you stay tuned for further episodes of All In New Mexico. If it happened in New Mexico, I'll try and tell it here. If you have a suggestion or story…

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The Life of Artist, Author, and Traveler George Catlin 59:46

2M ago59:46

59:46

In celebration of National Park Week, this episode of Big Blend Radio with artist Victoria Chick is all about the art, life and legacy of George Catlin. George Catlin was an American painter, author, and traveler, who specialized in portraits of Native Americans in the American frontier. Many of the places he traveled through are parts of our Natio…

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Ghosts are taking over. HELP! 18:15

2M ago18:15

18:15

Tonight JB shares the story of a really cool place that you need to see to believe. But watch out for the ghosts. They are trying to take over everything in the area.By Undiscovered Utah

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