Viva Variety! 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! Topics include: Music, Books & The Arts; Travel & Recreation; Food & Drink; National Parks & Public Lands; History & Culture; Nature & Environment; Home & Garden; Family & Education; Business & Career; and much more!
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Book PR and Marketing for Authors
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From social media and reviews to book clubs, signings, and readings, and even digital versus audio and print, Jennifer Vance, Marketing Director of Books Forward, discusses book trends for 2025 and shares marketing and PR advice for new and established authors. Founded by Julie Schoerke as JKS Communications, this year Books Forward is celebrating …
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Exploring Historic Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her experiences in historic Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. Old Town Scottsdale is a mecca for tourists, who flock here to shop for unique souvenirs, peruse the art galleries and public art installations, check out historic sites from the late 1880s, and dine…
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If you could thank someone or something who inspired you career-wise, who or what would it be, and why? This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates National Thank You Month and International Creativity Month with hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter team behind Big Blend Magazines. FEATURED GUESTS - JOHNNY SCHAEFER: Award-winning si…
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Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia on Display in 2025
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Featuring Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the new exhibits featuring southwest artist Ted DeGrazia. New exhibits at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun include "Ted DeGrazia in the Studio of Diego Rivera" (Jan. 31 - Sept. 3, 2025), “Louise Serpa's Portraits of Ted DeGrazia” (Jan…
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Double Trouble: Musical Duos and Duets
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Whether it's a special live performance or joint recording, two artists coming together can often take creativity to a new height. Celebrate International Creativity Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey who chats about noteworthy musical duos and duets, along with his upcoming trip to the Annu…
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Afternoon Tea in England
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When you think of visiting England, doesn't a proper English tea with scones, finger sandwiches, and sponge cake come to mind? In celebration of January being National Hot Tea Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on the history of England's popular Afternoon Tea Tradtion and how it was served…
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Author Cheryl Leutjen - Madness on the Brink of Eco-Apocalypse
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Cheryl Leutjen, who discusses her latest book, "Madness on the Brink of Eco-Apocalypse: Furious Facts, Dark Humor & SOS Calls to Action." A follow up to her award-winning book "Love Earth Now," the book confronts the human-caused harm on Earth’s life support systems. Weaving “furious facts” with dark …
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The Best Darn Pie!
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What is your favorite pie? From Grape Pie to Rhubarb Pie, join us in celebrating National Pie Day and all Pie Day Celebrations with this Big Blend Radio episode focusing on the history of pie along with how it is enjoyed across the America and around the world, plus, recipes and techniques. FEATURED GUESTS: * SARA SPECTER, co-owner of Bells Up Wine…
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Roger Bell's Must-Visit Experiences on the Jefferson Highway
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show features Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, who shares some of his favorite experiences on the Jefferson Highway. The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to t…
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California Workplace Rights During Disasters
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on California Workplace Rights During Disasters including Labor Code §1139 and Labor Code § 230.8. Check out Ward's about the laws and regulations, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/california-workplace-rights-during-disasters/…
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Celebrating Women in The Arts
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From Sculptors to Stained Glass Designers to Authors and Singer-Songwriters, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WOMEN MAKING HISTORY Podcast Celebrates Women in the World of Arts, as part of January being International Creativity Month. FEATURED GUESTS: - SHARON K. KURTZ is a travel writer and award-winning photographer. Hear about the folk artist w…
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Spring Fling in Coastal Mississippi
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Move Over Winter Weather, Let's Get Ready for Spring in Coastal Mississippi with this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's new travel podcast "Journey Jukebox with Lisa." From Mardi Gras to St Patricks Day, and from where to stay and play, there's so much to experience. COASTAL MISSISSIPPI TRAVEL PLANNING LINKS - Coastal Mississippi: https://www.…
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For the Love of Squirrels
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From Africa and Asia to North America, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast celebrates National Squirrel Appreciation Day (Every January 21st) with some fun facts about squirrels and their small rodent families. SONG OF THE DAY: Ray Stevens, "The Mississippi Squirrel Revival": https://youtu.be/K16fG1sDagU?feature=shared TRAVELI…
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Cruising Adventures With Virgin Voyages
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and travel advisor Janice Sakata-Schultze who talks about her Southern Caribbean cruising adventures with Virgin Voyages. Check out Janice's blog posts about Virgin Voyages, here: - San Juan, British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe: https://www.san…
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Fun with Fennel, Family Suppers, and More
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We're having fun with fennel, talking family suppers, and so much more on this episode of Big Blend Radio's COOKING WITH RUTH Podcast with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” Check out Ruth's Roasted Fennel Bulbs Recipe, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listin…
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The Petroglyphs of Pony Hills in Southwest New Mexico
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It's all about the historic Petroglyphs of Pony Hills in remote Southwest New Mexico on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. Read Victoria's article about Pony Hills, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/petroglyphs-of-pony-hills/ Along with a great discussion about the potential meanings and…
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Bootleggers, Rum Runners and ‘Shiners
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Celebrate National Bootlegger Day (Jan. 17) and listen in as Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour" show "goes on the run" from Georgia to Florida, South Carolina, Maine, New York City and finally to the backwoods of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Featured "Bootleggers and Runners" Include: - Author & Travel Writer Kathleen Walls: https://katywalls.com and https:/…
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Setting Your Team Up for Success
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on how supervision is about setting up your team for success. Rita explains how to follow SCOPE: S - Set Up for Success C - Communicate O - Oversee P - Partnership E - Expectations Rita Sever is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform…
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Three Months Left to Live - Now What?
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What if you were just told you had three months to live? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea discusses the priorities, wishes, and dreams you would want to fulfill in your final days. The domains she focuses on are: 1. Physical: Creating comfort in body and environment. 2. Emotional: H…
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All About Dog Walking
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Celebrate National Walk Your Dog Month (January) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show that focuses on the benefits of walking your dog (for humans and their pup pals), and safety tips. Big Blend Radio's PET CONNECTION Show is hosted by veteran pet sitters Nancy J Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter team behing Big Blend R…
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So Much to Experience in New York State
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Celebrate Travel Tuesday and National Shop for Travel Day with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA that features Ross D. Levi, Executive Director of the New York State Division of Tourism. From the Adirondacks and the Finger Lakes to Saratoga and the Big Apple, hear about the Empire State's seasonal activities a…
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New California Employment Laws for 2025
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs focuses on the new California Employment Laws for 2025. Check out Ward's list of new laws and regulations, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/new-california-employment-laws-for-2025/ New laws covered in the podcast and article include: …
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A Taste Of Santa Rosa, California
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From wine tasting and fine dining to safari adventures, this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark gives us all a taste of Santa Rosa, the county seat of Sonoma County in Northern Calfornia. Read Jo's article about it all here: https://fwtmagazine.com/fall-in-love-with-santa-rosa-one-t…
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How to Become a Horse Show Judge
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It's all about How to Become a Horse Show Judge on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Main Points of Discussion include: - Ring stewarding - Getting your foot in the door - References from show managers - Know the rule book for each association - Apply, get accepted, and go to a judge’s seminar…
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Chef Insider: Ivan Flowers
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As part of Big Blend Radio's 18th Anniversary celebration, this episode looks back on 15 years of Chef Ivan Flowers' being an expert guest along with a lighthearted then-and-now discussion of his career as a 5-Star Chef and now Culinary Instructor. Learn more about Chef Ivan Flowers here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chef-ivan-flowers/ Check…
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Exploring the Village of Barnes, England
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA, travel writer Diane Dobry talks about her visit to Barnes, a charming village in London, England. From musician Marc Bolan's Memorial and the Olympic Sound Studios to upscale High Street and the Royal Botanic Gardens, read her story about her adventures, here: https://blen…
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Winter Adventures in America's National Parks
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From Yellowstone and Bryce to Death Valley and the Grand Canyon, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" Podcast with travel writer Rose Palmer focuses on the wonderful and different winter experiences you can in America's National Parks. Check out Rose's National Park Stories: https://quiltripping.com/category/travel/nort…
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