Big Blend Radio

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!

The Big Daily Blend podcast celebrates holidays and observances, music and pop culture, historic happenings, and even new legistlature. Check the episode notes for music playlists, and related articles, recipes, puzzles, and more.

This tasty Big Blend Radio foodie podcast channel features interviews, conversations, and panel discussions focusing on food and drink, cooking and recipes, and where to shop, taste, and play!

What’s Buzzing in Your Neighborhood? Enjoy Big Blend Radio’s GARDEN GOSSIP Show that features expert interviews and podcast conversations that focus on Home & Garden, Real Estate & Relocation, as well as Travel Destinations that feature Botanical Gardens, Historic Homes & Places of Architectural Interest.

Step into Big Blend Radio’s virtual speakeasy, pull up a seat and enjoy lighthearted yet success-driven Happy Hour Hang Out conversations between people and experts from across the country, around the world, and all walks of life. PS: The speakeasy password is Wiggie!

Broadcasting every 4th Thursday, this Big Blend Radio podcast focuses on the historic Jefferson Highway, an international highway that runs from Winnipeg, Canada down through Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana. There are some parts of Arkansas that were also part of the historic route. It was created by the Jefferson Highway Association, which was originally founded in 1915. The Jefferson Highway, also known as “The Pines to the Palms Highway,” is a historic vacation route that is going through a tourism rebirth and it’s exciting for travelers and destinations alike!

It’s all about Nature, Wildlife, Science, and the Environment on Big Blend Radio’s NATURE CONNECTION Podcast. Hosts are Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, along with frequent guest co-host nature photographer Margot Carrera.

A Big Blend Radio Travel Podcast covering Parks and Public Lands, Historic Sites and Landmarks, and their local communities, destinations, and recreational opportunities.

From Rescue Stories to Pet Care and Behavior, the Big Blend Radio ”Pet Connection” Podcast Celebrates our Furry, Feathery, and Scaly Friends! New Episodes Featuring Expert Interviews and Conversations Air Every 3rd Wednesday.

Expert Big Blend Radio interviews, conversations and podcasts focusing on Health and Wellness, Family and Relationships, Education, Beauty and Style, and Personal Development.

Big Blend Radio’s ”Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll” Podcast is all about music, issue-driven conversations, and a little shenanigans!

Take a virtual adventure across America and beyond on Big Blend Radio’s Road Trip Radio podcast. Hear expert conversations and stories covering scenic byways, historic routes and highways, parks, landmarks, roadside attractions, unique lodging and dining destinations, and more!

Welcome to Big Blend Radio’s ”Success Express” Channel featuring podcasts and interviews covering Business & Career, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Law & HR, Education, Personal and Professional Development.

Celebrate The Arts with Big Blend Radio’s podcast conversations and expert interviews focusing on Music and Entertainment, Books and Poetry, Fine Art and Photography, Theater, Film and the Performing Arts.

Big Blend Radio travel podcast featuring expert interviews and conversations covering Travel and Leisure, Destinations, and Event News.

A Big Blend Radio History Podcast Channel featuring expert interviews and conversations focusing on History, Heritage, Culture, Travel, and The Arts.

Aiming to inspire, educate, and entertain women and girls around the world, Big Blend Radio’s ”Women Making History” podcast celebrates women in the past, present, and future, while also sharing success tips on living a happy and successful personal and professional life. New and ”From the Vault” interview episodes aIr almost daily, plus we host a Themed Show or Panel Discussion every 4th Wednesday at 12pm PST / 3pm EST.

From A to Z, this Big Blend Radio equestrian podcast features world champion horse trainer Christy Wood who discusses the world of horses and shares expert knowledge on horse care, riding, and showmanship. New episodes air every second Saturday at 4pm PST / 7pm EST.

Get your Asheville Adventure on every first Tuesday on Big Blend Radio with innkeepers Steve and Karen Wilson, who along with special guests, share what there is to see and do in Asheville, North Carolina and the surrounding regions including Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Smoky Mountains National Park.

Tune in every 4th Wednesday for new episode of Big Blend Radio’s ”California Employment Law” Podcast with San Diego employment attorney S. Ward Heinrichs Esq.

Discover what you can experience in California’s Sequoia Country, home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and the charming and historic art and agricultural communities that make up Tulare County, the Bread Basket of the World.

Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning cookbook ”Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine,” dishes out fun, easy, healthy, and budget-friendly family cooking and recipes.

Glynn Burrows, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, shares what to experience in England. Hear about the scenic countryside and coastal areas, historic castles and cathedrals, gardens and villages, unique lodgings and dining establishments, where to celebrate the arts, and how to trace your family roots, and more.

Go around the world and across the country with Big Blend Radio’s ”Food, Wine & Travel” Show that features travel writers, photographers, and authors, as well as destination, tourism, and hospitality members of the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). New episodes air every second Tuesday & Friday, and every third Monday.

From wine tasting in the Pacific Northwest to High Tea in London, travel writer Linda Kissam, the ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’, shares stories about her food, wine, and travel adventures across the country and around the world.

Go on a global or national adventure with travel writer Debbie Stone on this Big Blend Radio travel podcast.

Big Blend Radio’s ”Go to Natchitoches” show with the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau shares what to experience in Louisiana’s oldest city! Hear about seasonal events and celebrations, the city’s rich cultural history, delicious food and dining opportunities, parks and attractions, and much more. New episodes air every 3rd Tuesday at 6pm CST.

This Big Blend Radio health podcast features Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, “Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story.” New episodes air every 2nd Wednesday at 12pm PST.

Travel writer Jo Clark literally does go everywhere, and she takes you with her on this Big Blend Radio travel, food, and wine podcast.

Join Lisa Evans, a travel writer, photographer, published author, and travel advisor, who shares her destination and adventure stories that focus on nature and the outdoors, music, and history. New episodes of Big Blend Radio’s ”Journey Jukebox with Lisa” Podcast air every 3rd Tuesday at 12pm CST.

Get ready to leave the mundane behind. Jump in Linda’s backpack and join her on adventures around the globe. She seeks out the wild beauty of our planet, taking you from Alaska to Patagonia on the southern tip of Chile, on Big Blend Radio’s podcast, ”Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou.”

Airing every 4th Saturday, Big Blend Radio’s Palm Springs “Sunshine Stays” Podcast with Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels showcases the different boutique hotels and visitor experiences in Palms Springs including seasonal events and activities, the area’s rich and vibrant history, art, architecture, shopping, and dining destinations.

Enjoy fun and flavorful foodie chats about gifts, recipes, holidays, and seasonal entertaining. This Big Blend Radio podcast airs every 1st Friday at 12pm Arizona Time and features Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona.

Join Rose Palmer, an award-winning travel writer and photographer, who shares her stories from her adventures around the world and across the country on Big Blend Radio’s ”Quiltripping Travel with Rose” Podcast. As she says, ”Life is a Patchwork of Experiences!” New episodes air every 2nd Thursday at 7pm EST / 4pm PST.

If you are tired of feeling stuck, living with frustration or sadness, wishing for a better career, meaningful relationships, or just wanting to feel happier about your life with more ease and grace, then…It’s Time To Create A Yummy Delicious Life with Transformational Life Coach Shelley Whizin!

Featuring Lea Brovedani, Big Blend Radio’s SOUL JOURNEY DOULA Podcast offers candid yet compassionate conversations about the end-of-life. New episodes air every third Thursday at 7pm EST.

Supervision Matters is a Big Blend Radio podcast covering Leadership, Supervision, and Human Resources with Rita Sever, a noted author, leadership coach, HR consultant, speaker, and workshop facilitator. New episodes air every 3rd Friday at 12pm PST / 3pm EST.

Lance Laber, Executive Director of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, shares stories about the life and art career of southwest artist Ted DeGrazia, as well as current events and exhibits at the gallery. Located in Tucson, Arizona, DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre National Historic District designed and built by acclaimed Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia. New episodes air every 4th Sunday.

Big Blend Radio’s 1st Friday ”Toast to The Arts & Parks” Show features interviews and panel discussions with National Parks Arts Foundation artists-in-residence, along with other artists connected with parks, which include artists in the world of visual and performing arts, books and poetry, music, and more.

This Big Blend Radio travel podcast features Terri Guthrie, a travel journalist based in Dallas, Texas. Having visited around 60 countries across 6 continents, Terri is passionate about exploring, discovering, experiencing, and sharing life’s incredible journeys around the globe. Hear about luxury accommodations, cultural immersion, local gastronomy, fun activities, national parks and historical attractions, and more. New episodes air every 4th Monday at 6pm CST.

Travel the world with Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough, digital content creators, freelance travel writers, photographers, founders and publishers of Wanderers Compass Travel Blog. New episodes air every second Monday at 4pm PST / 7pm EST.

Big Blend Radio’s ”Wander the World with Sharon” Podcast features award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz. New episodes air every first Wednesday at 12pm CST. Sharon Kurtz is an accomplished travel writer and award-winning photographer based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to exploring the world and sharing her adventures through compelling storytelling. Her travels have taken her to more than 50 countries on six continents—her carry-on is always packed, ready for the next adventure.

Featuring Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery in Arizona, Big Blend Radio’s ”Wine Time with Peggy” podcast focuses on wine pairings, wine tasting, different varietals, harvest season and vineyard happenings, wine terminology, and more.

Celebrating the World of Art, this Big Blend Radio podcast focuses on art, artists, and art history, and features Victoria Chick, a contemporary figurative artist, early 19th/20th century print collector, former art educator, and art therapist.