Big WEEKLY Blend

From roses and butterflies, to camping and surfing, pride and ice cream, and much more, enjoy Big Blend Radio’s new BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast with this episode covering the monthly holidays for June! Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of this new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Listen to the podcast and check out the links below to the music playlist, articles, recipes, and puzzles that connect with, celebrate, and honor the month of June! MUSIC PLAYLIST (Over 70 Songs!) * Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/8e9x98aj * Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wh6ztn7c ARTICLES, PODCASTS, RECIPES, PUZZLES & MORE that connect with June's Holidays - see: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/celebrate-the-month-of-june/ Check out the Big Weekly Blend Magazine at https://blendradioandtv.com/

 FEATURED GUESTS:
- Musician and cohost Joey Stuckey - https://www.joeystuckey.com/ 
- Military author and historian Mike Guardia - https://mikeguardia.com/ 
- Mike Dunmyer of US Wind Inc. - https://uswindinc.com/ 

 MUSIC PLAYLIST:
- On YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJLqyF094PF79ZPLizyzjSXP 
- On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1U828NYgagQRMoctc1jEWW?si=bf25e393630f4125 

 ARTICLES, PODCASTS, RECIPES & PUZZLES: 
-  The Combat Diaries - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mike-guardia-the-combat-diaries/ 
- Military Memorials - https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/veterans-memorials/  
- US Wind Inc. Offshore Wine Energy - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/us-wind-inc-offshore-wind-energy-on-the-east-coast/ 
- The ShackBurger - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-shackburger/ 
- Dessert by the Light of the Moon - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dessert-by-the-light-of-the-moon/ 
- Queen Creek Olive Mill - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/arizona-finds-queen-creek-olive-mill/ 
- Dinosaur National Monument - https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/this-dinosaur-boneyard-is-worth-the-detour/ 
- East Tennessee Farm Stay - https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/east-tennessee-farm-stay/ 
- Lincoln Homestead Kentucky State Park - https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/lincoln-homestead-kentucky-state-park/ 
- The All-American Donut - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-all-american-donut/ 

- Singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer - https://hearjohnny.com/

- Angela Laws, Community Manager of https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/

- Glynn Burrows, Norfolk Tours in England - https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/

- Peggy Fiandaca, LDV Winery in Arizona - https://ldvwinery.com/

MUSIC PLAYLIST:

- On YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJLnCTvKEgGHLrzpWL9UecZM

- On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BlJmSJmO4Xk85nA9MVfqR?si=18572db4dfa84d5a

ARTICLES, PODCASTS, RECIPES & PUZZLES:

- Nepal Tea: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/nepal-tea-collective-connecting-tea-farmers-with-tea-lovers/

- Baking Class in Paris: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experiencing-a-french-baking-class-is-the-best-souvenir-from-paris/

- Historic Ships of England: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/historic-ships-of-england-the-mary-rose-and-the-victory/

- Rock Town Distillery: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/rock-town-distillery/

- Texas Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue Center: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/texas-state-aquariums-wildlife-rescue-center/

- Spring Asparagus Salad: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spring-asparagus-salad/

- World of Wine Crossword Puzzle: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/world-of-wine-crossword-puzzle/

- Roadside Attractions Crossword Puzzle: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/crossword-puzzle-weird-interesting-and-quirky-roadside-attractions-across-the-usa/

TODAY'S SOUNDTRACK features “My Favorite Bridge” by Jon Roniger, “Farmer’s Almanac” by Johnny Cash, “The Poet” by Ryan Bingham, “Bucket” by Kenny Chesney, “Pigs in a Blanket” by Holy Locust, “Skipping Stone” by Amos Lee, “Fashion” by David Bowie, “Clouds Alive in Wild Paint” by Mae Edwards, “It’s Not Where You Start” by Shirley MacLaine, “Dreamer” by Joe Henderson, “Evergreen” by Barbara Streisand, “Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson, “Prosecco-Fuelled Profiles” by Liz Lenten & Auburn, and “Cindy Will Prevail” by Pardon the Interruption.
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC PLAYLIST:
* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIoqz1AS0hjgBARg1m-lyvn
* SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7816zmXtom9FIuvS62mzXn?si=a22850f5c4ae43fc

CELEBRATE TODAY:
* Buying, Cooking & Serving Sausage: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/buying-cooking-and-serving-sausage/
* How to Live a Yummy Delicious Life: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/to-live-or-not-live-a-yummy-delicious-life/
* California’s new Garment Workers Protection Act: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/stitching-up-garment-manufacturing-abuses-in-california/
* Lifecoach Insider with Steve Piacente: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/life-coach-insider-steve-piacente/
* Connecting Kids with Their Food: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/connecting-kids-with-their-food-in-central-californias-farm-country/
* Ryan Bingham on Big Blend Radio (2012): https://youtu.be/3yxPuoUJ1Mw

TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEWS:
- Singer-songwriter Liz Lenten of Auburn: https://youtu.be/faSQ3kPBjhw
= David Noble of Pardon the Interruption:  https://youtu.be/-S6LkYIBuYg

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC PLAYLIST:
* YOUTUBE:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJJWTU8X9XyIxLovq10FnGwh 
* SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5YalAv0Zu0JUXhGn498hco?si=4ff6de7273ed47de 

CELEBRATE TODAY:
* Joey Stuckey: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ 
* Joey Stuckey podcast interview with entertainment attorney Alan Clarke: https://youtu.be/5xq81JDmnlE 
* Pamela Bedwell & Pammie Kakes Ensemble: https://pamelabedwellandpke.com/home 
* Hollywood History of Cinema Around the World: https://soundcloud.com/bigblendradio/steve-schneickert-recalls-the-hollywood-history-of-world-cinema 
* Picnic Party Tips: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/family-picnics-in-the-park/ 

TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEWS feature Author Shetal Shah, Tucson Sisters in Crime Writers, and Lance Laber from DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun. Listen at www.BigBlendRadio.com or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0V_VU5ZOQ9qLGNRAKbZCVQ  

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ 

In celebration of Earth Day and the start of National Park Week, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast is part of our BIG BLEND RADIO “WORLD PARTY” POP-UP PODCAST FEST that continues today and runs through Monday, April 24! Check out our music playlist, articles, and recipes in the show notes, all connecting with the holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings of today, April 22, 2023. PLUS, we have some National Park Hollywood History with Steve Schneickert!
TODAY'S SOUNDTRACK features “Jelly Bean” by Eddie Cochran, “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) by Marvin Gaye, “Water” by Eric Burdon, “Mother Earth” by Memphis Slim, “Forest Walk” by Makana, “Tree of Life” by Held by Trees, “Loving the Land” by Wally Lawder,”Redwood Tree” by Van Morrison, “Rise” by Eddie Vedder, “Grand Canyon” by Drive-By-Truckers, and “The Everglades” by Waylon Jennings.
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC PLAYLIST:
* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJKETLP_drcjP1OoYpiiWvQE
* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kS0nFai9dr01csFe4hy2v?si=735933450dd8407e
CELEBRATE TODAY:
* Book Podcast – Among the Beautiful Beasts: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/lori-mcmullen-among-the-beautiful-beasts/
* Music Podcast – To The Universe Album: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/steffie-moonlady-and-dennis-haklar-to-the-universe/
* Music Podcast – Held By Trees: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/held-by-trees-solace/
* Viva La Vegan Happy Hour Party Recipes: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/viva-la-vegan-happy-hour-party-recipes/
* Is What You Are Doing Costing the Earth? https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/is-what-you-are-doing-costing-the-earth/
* Plastic-Free Packaging Alliance: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/plastic-free-packaging-alliance/
* National Park Trust Celebrates 40 Years: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/national-park-trust-celebrates-40-years/
* Artists Off-Grid in Dry Tortugas National Park: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/artists-off-artists-off-grid-in-dry-tortugas-national-park/
* What’s Your Tree Equity Score? https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/whats-your-tree-equity-score/
TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEWS:
- FERAL National Parks Memoir at 12pm CT: https://youtu.be/J6l5adOkAp0 
- Tina The First Tooth Fairy at 3pm CT: https://youtu.be/e7IyzAbsqvs
- How Convenient is Convenience at 6pm CT: https://youtu.be/2Lwgh45rdao
Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/

HAPPY FRIDAY! From food and music to books and medicine, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast kicks off our BIG BLEND RADIO “WORLD PARTY” POP-UP PODCAST FEST that starts today and runs through Monday, April 24!
Check out our music playlist, articles, and recipes in the show notes, all connecting with the holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings of today, April 21, 2023. TODAY'S SOUNDTRACK features “Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure, “Opa” by Pardon the Interruption, “Passenger” by Iggy Pop, “Home Cooking” by Tony Allen, “Chocolate on My Tongue” The Wood Brothers, “Big Pot of Hummus” by Tom Rosenthal, “Medicine Cabinet” by Cactus Attack, “World’s Fair” by The Skatalites, “Ballad of John Muir” by Black Irish Band, “Jane Eyre Theme” by John Williams. LISTEN TO THE MUSIC PLAYLIST:
* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJLJYFIDft3fiEb8aKjGtIQh 
* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OKeJzTwio616v96yunvpE?si=852027372b884567 
CELEBRATE TODAY:
* Article & Podcast – Historic English Literary Ladies: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/historic-literary-ladies-of-england/
* Yosemite is Nature’s Cathedral: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/yosemite-is-natures-cathedral/
* Recipe for Spicy Chickpea Rice Burgers: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spicy-chickpea-rice-burgers-with-bbq-sauce/
* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW: Foodie Destinations Around the World. Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/PofQ4oFuVBw
Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/  

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC PLAYLIST:
* YOUTUBE:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJLkYKWnfQDOz8PneKsToWN-  
* SPOTIFY:   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ON8jMWooqGKK8V9svOREI?si=5262ea5a508a47b9 

CELEBRATE TODAY:
* Roadside Attractions Crossword Puzzle:  https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/crossword-puzzle-weird-interesting-and-quirky-roadside-attractions-across-the-usa/ 
* Faraway Ranch in Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/faraway-ranch/ 
* Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/wolf-creek-pass/ 
* Red Chili Sauce Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/zYwnHPidwr4 
* Natchitoches Folk Festival featuring Goldman Thibodeaux: https://youtu.be/oJdUlGg568k 
* Lukas Nelson & Promised of The Real Interview: https://soundcloud.com/bigblendradio/lukas-nelson 
* Riki Rachtman from Headbangers Ball: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/riki-rachtman-one-foot-in-the-gutter/ 
* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW: Fort St. Jean Baptiste Louisiana State Historic Park. Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/ZYIjpOja6hI 

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/  and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ 

* YOUTUBE:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIy-yZKee-eA20UXct35ohc

* SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ec8eHDj9YyIQcomunfZeU?si=079d39a9be4d4d47

CELEBRATE TODAY:
* Walnut Covered Cheese Ball: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/walnut-covered-cheese-ball/
* Hollywood History of Ellis Island: https://soundcloud.com/bigblendradio/hollywood-history-of-ellis-island
* Hippos, Hotspots & Homelands: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/elsa-van-der-byl-hippos-hotspots-and-homelands/
* Santa Fe National Forest Jigsaw Puzzle: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/santa-fe-national-forest/

* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW– Visit Albuquerque, New Mexico. Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/8EUkHAPl55I

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC PLAYLIST:
* YOUTUBE:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIuzPymjMO5r5V5REiE2r_v 
* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Oy7yRlBo4F76n1rWAXkie?si=00f8fc499df546d4 

CELEBRATE TODAY:
* Birmingham Civil Rights Trail: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/birmingham-civil-rights-trail/
* Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Puzzle: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/two-spring-bed-breakfast-destinations-in-new-mexico/ 
* Elephant Refugees Podcast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/elephant-refugees-a-fight-to-survive-when-waters-run-dry/ 
* Biscuits & Benedicts Recipe Videos: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/biscuits-and-benedicts-two-ways/ 
* Zinfandel Steakhouse Mushrooms Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/zinfandel-steakhouse-mushrooms/ 
* Taking Care of Orchids Video: https://youtu.be/HzpQ3a9CX6I 
* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW – Cooking with Ruth: Edible Flowers. Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/JSXuBh7ru8I       

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/  and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ 

* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJLe7Vhuy_jg2MeXeexfR_sb

* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/77RC1oxnkDmB6jwPSZBLs1?si=b3202417d8b94fb2

CELEBRATE TODAY:

* PARK - Gettysburg National Military Park: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/gettysburg-national-military-park/

* PUZZLE - Fort Union by Jum Schlett: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/photographer-jim-schlett-at-fort-union/

* ARTICLE - Public Art Destinations Across America: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/public-art-destinations-across-america/

* RECIPE - Spring Asparagus Sald by Chef Ivan Flowers: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spring-asparagus-salad/

* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW – Art During the Civil War. Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/oVgzDtAJ7cA        

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/

* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJI9k6N0G7xvYruk7QVui044

* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cyaNS5MEJpqmvPqvfKvPC?si=42755d102cca4582

CELEBRATE TODAY:

* PARK & PUZZLE –  Beau Jardin Water Park & Garden: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/beau-jardin-water-park-garden/ * ARTICLE – Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/singapores-gardens-by-the-bay/ * RECIPE – Bailey’s Blue Ribbon Butter Pecan Ice Cream: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baileys-blue-ribbon-butter-pecan-ice-cream/

* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW – Big Bend National Park. Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/59qqer5l1TU

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/

LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST:
* YOUTUBE:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJJ8MfSy9qHd3Unp9hDfQoiY 
* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FDu8gnLzZM4QDQ4OBSicg?si=1cd0d24271394435 

CELEBRATE TODAY:
* PUZZLE – Orchids (Parks & Plants): https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/nature-connection-plants-and-parks/ 
* PARK & ARTICLE –  Organ Pipe National Monument: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/exploring-organ-pipe-cactus-nm/ 
* RECIPE –  Seafood Salad Sandwich: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/seafood-salad-sandwich/ 
* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW – Two Northern New Mexico B&B Destinations. Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/UsQ2aLzZpDE  

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ 

* YOUTUBE:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJJqnGu6vqJI6v7f88xa4DQN

* SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ylr7EfZQkQFdXw0z8aV2M?si=9054ee8b1e6a4e2a

CELEBRATE TODAY:

* PUZZLE & PARK –  San Pedro Riparian Conservation Area: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/san-pedro-riparian-conservation-area/
* ARTICLE – Spring in England: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spring-in-england/
* RECIPE – Cheese Stuffed Mini Rolls: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cheese-stuffed-mini-rolls/

* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW – Award-winning author Matt Cost. Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here:  https://youtu.be/YxTJCpyNKoY 

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/

* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIRcCXknqZRnkBo0aT8xd25

* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/35PboZd8q8YrYCFSk7tEQQ?si=7e9ee49650b04bac

CELEBRATE TODAY:

* PUZZLE - Global Garden Walk in San Diego Botanical Garden: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/global-garden-walks-in-san-diego-botanic-garden/

* ARTICLE - Pet Sitter Insider with Angela Laws: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/angela-laws-of-trustedhousesitters/

* RECIPE – Cinnamon Streusel French Toast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cinnamon-streusel-french-toast/

* PARK OF THE DAY - Asbury Woods in Erie, PA: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/asbury-woods-in-erie-pennsylvania/

* VIDEO OF THE DAY – Lisa’s First & Last Golf Lesson: https://youtu.be/TVGRHVNVRdQ

* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW - Francesca Grossman, Author of “Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain.” Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/wHs4vT9fIGg

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/

TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST features: “Unflown” and “You Can’t Hide the Light” by Johnny Schaefer, “The Last Unicorn” by America, “Antique” by The Ghost Club, “Gin” by Hannah Unsalted, “Moon River” by Henry Mancini with Audrey Hepburn, “Breakfast in America” by SuperTramp,  “On the Wings of a Dove” by Hal Ketchum, “Nashville Skyline Rag” by Bob Dylan, “Honey Don’t by Carl Perkins.

LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST:

* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIQuafaGvjTaeIPywexvanW

* SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0eLAB0sjrbrvdR3YYMATHS?si=4d3bf31c79774d40

CELEBRATE TODAY:

* PUZZLE – Pysanky Ukrainian Easter Eggs: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pysanky-ukrainian-easter-eggs/

* ARTICLE – Protecting Your Antiques, Art & Collectibles: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/protecting-your-antiques-art-and-collectibles/

* PODCAST - Prisoner of War Camps in Vietman & WWII: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pow-camps-in-world-war-ll-and-the-vietnam-war/

* RECIPES - Tiffany’s Bed & Breakfast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/breakfast-at-tiffanys/

* PARK OF THE DAY – Hot Springs National Park: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/take-the-waters-and-soak-up-the-history-in-hot-springs/

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/

* YOUTUBE:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIQzK5QCqAj-t2IU888eUJU

* SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qTclmCbV8c2ccu4k4BZQ5?si=df5a7976b89e4f37

CELEBRATE TODAY:

* ARTICLE OF THE DAY –  Culinary Adventure in Natchitoches, Louisiana: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/go-on-a-culinary-adventure-in-natchitoches-louisianas-oldest-city/
* RECIPE OF THE DAY –  Ruth’s Apple Roses: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ruths-apple-roses/

* PUZZLE & PARK OF THE DAY – Lake Cuyamaca in Northeast San Diego, CA: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/lake-cuyamaca-california/

* BIG BLEND RADIO SHOW oF THE DAY – Spring in Sunny Palm Springs, CA. Listen at 4pm PT / 7pm ET or later at https://youtu.be/Udtp1tppnuU

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/

* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJJc5gLZUiuGD_0QO7ZVjGqa

* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WMijMvdYuUZ76qPNKEaqW?si=405e71bf28e54699

CELEBRATE TODAY:

* ARTICLE OF THE DAY – Brewmance Documentary Movie podcast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/brewmance-movie/

* RECIPE OF THE DAY – Fluffy Blueberry Cake by Pascal Naessen: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fluffy-blueberry-cake/

* PUZZLE – Colorado’s Grand Valley: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/discover-colorados-grand-valley/

* PARK OF THE DAY – For Union National Monument in New Mexico: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/fort-windy-endures-through-time/

* BIG BLEND RADIO SHOW oF THE DAY – Photographer Jim Schlett at Fort Union National Monument. Listen at 4pm PT / 7pm ET or later at https://youtu.be/q8SV4ok2tZ8

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/

HAPPY SORRY CHARLIE DAY ....! From Burritos and Popcorn to Divas, Tartans, Athletes and Airplanes, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and hisoric happenings that connect with April 6, 2023.
TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST:
* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJLIER4psVrhiwIu8CivdMvY
* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JzFhBK9I8tEeKcYZhuj9e?si=0a5a6419c0384e95

CELEBRATE TODAY:

* ARTICLE OF THE DAY – Best & Worst Cookware: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/best-and-worst-cookware/
* PUZZLE – Black Bear Painting by Joy Collier: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/black-bear-jigsaw-puzzle/
* PARK OF THE DAY – Naranja Park in Oro Valley, Arizona: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/naranja-park-in-oro-valley-arizona/
* BIG BLEND RADIO SHOW oF THE DAY – Spring & Summer Travel in Tulare County, CA. Listen at 4pm PT / 7pm ET or later at https://youtu.be/W91Lx0kjY9A
Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ 
Special THANK YOU to Christy Wood at Wood ‘N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, CA: https://www.wdnhorse.com/ 

HAPPY GO FOR BROKE DAY....! From National Dandelion Day and Bell Bottoms Day, to Educators & Military Heroes, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings that connect with April 5, 2023.  TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST: * YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJKPen2mZTBXNeUAFNfT9n__  * SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o6CITAuzR9skYnPwBDvJc?si=5df926f022b045dc  CELEBRATE TODAY: * RECIPE OF THE DAY - Baked Glaze Ham: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baked-glazed-ham/  * ARTICLE OF THE DAY – Why Parks Are Good for Your Heart: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/why-parks-are-good-for-your-heart/  * PUZZLE & PARK OF THE DAY 0 Yuma West Wetlands in Yuma, Arizona: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walking-yumas-west-wetlands-park/  * BIG BLEND RADIO SHOW oF THE DAY – Wine Time with Peggy. Listen at 4pm PT / 7pm ET or later at https://shows.acast.com/wine-time-with-peggy  Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/  Special THANK YOU to The Peanut Patch. Visit https://thepeanutpatch.com/

* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIYyycC_Z9x9JCDkFN-DMgP 

* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1uNJMMJF5bPFwpHdadOUQg?si=398f56ac68144714 

CELEBRATE TODAY:

* RECIPE OF THE DAY - Carrots & Fennel: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/raw-and-roasted-carrots-and-fennel-with-feta-and-pistachios/ 

* ARTICLE OF THE DAY - ENGLAND'S NATIONAL PARKS: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/discover-englands-national-parks/ 

* PUZZLE OF THE DAY - Wildflowers of Pinnacles: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/wildflowers-of-pinnacles-national-park/ 

* PARK OF THE DAY - Chimney Rock State Park: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/chimney-rock-day-trip-from-asheville/ 

* BIG BLEND RADIO SHOW oF THE DAY - Appalachian Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. Listen at 4pm PT / 7pm ET or later at https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-adventures-in-asheville 

Today's show was recorded in Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://blendradioandtv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ 

HAPPY WORLD PARTY DAY....! Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show (which should be called Rabbit Hole Music Radio) with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Take a trip down memory lane with conversation and music that connects with today's holidays and observances, and historic pop culture happenings. Hollywood History podcaster and performer ⁠Steve Schneickert⁠ joins us, plus, we feature today's Big Blend Radio interview with Steve & military historian and author⁠ Mike Guardia⁠, who discuss celebrities that served in the miliatry and went to war.

Featured music includes "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Volker Bertelmann, "Pony Express" by Lorne Green, "Blue Suede Shoes" by Elvis Presley, "Secret Love" by Doris Day, "To Beat the Devil" by Kris Kristofferson, "You'll Never Know" by Vera Lynn, and "American Patrol" by Glenn Miller.

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Plus, hear our interview with transformational life coach Shelley Whizin covering "To Live or Not to Live.... a Yummy Delicious Life!"

Featured music includes "Peanut Butter Jelly" by Galantis, "Reunited" by Peaches & Herb, "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" by Lenny Kravitz, "Tin Soldier" by Small Faces, "Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)" by Marvin Gaye, "Space Captain" by Joe Cocker & Leon Russell, "Belle Starr" by Emmylou Harris & Mark Knopfler, "Goody Goody" by Frank Lymon & The Teenagers.

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

HAPPY APRIL ....! Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show (which should be called Rabbit Hole Music Radio) with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Today's show connects music with food, plus, features our Big Blend Radio interview with Linda Kissam and Robert Schueller, who discuss this year's tasty trends at Melissa's Specialty Produce.

Featured music includes "Sourdough" by Umbels, "Spaghetti" by Lotus, "Chick Peas" by Cashma, and "Ginger" by Robert Lester Folsom.

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Today's "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show takes another detour from our regular music history and pop culture banter to share an interview about the latest album "San Francisco" by the popular duo, The Beautiful Losers. Described as “Indian-influenced electro-acoustic alternative rock," THE BEAUTIFUL LOSERS is made up by internationally esteemed professional songwriters Indo-Canadian Raj Ramayya and San Francisco native Brett Boyd, who draw influence from a wide range of iconic rock artists, but it’s their diverse and innovative musical style and their unforgettable songs with poignant lyrics that define and set the band apart.

Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation. This interview was recorded from Asheville, North Carolina. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Blues-rock prodigies are a special breed... Today's "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show takes a detour from our regular music history and pop culture banter to shine the spotlight on Louisiana-born and Texas-based blues-rocker Clay Melton. His powerfully raspy voice and wicked guitar licks leave no doubt he’s grown up in the school of barroom blues-rock. Enjoy the conversation and the two new singles from his forthcoming new album "Alive on a Wire" (released February 24, 2023), and the second new single, "Runner" which will be released on April 14, 2023.

Today's show was recorded in Durham, North Carolina. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Featured music includes "Dandelion Wine" by Railroad Earth, "Beer Me" by Kevin Fisher, "The Alaska Song" by Lacy J. Dalton, "Rhapsody in Blue" by Paul Whiteman Orchestra & Eugene Weed, "Twin Rocks, Oregon" by Shawn Mullins, and "Willamette Fog" by Jon Durant.

Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL SCRIBBLE DAY ....! Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show (which should be called Rabbit Hole Music Radio) with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. This episode rocks an eclectic music mix inspired by pop culture and medical history, and also features our Big Blend Radio interview with Riki Rachtman, former host of the MTV Heavy Metal show "Headbangers Ball", and creator of the iconic Cathouse nightclub in Hollywood.

Featured music includes "Joe the Lion" by David Bowie, "Whiskey, Beer & Wine" by Buddy Guy, "Typhoid Mary" by Going to Blazes, "The Day the World Turned Day-Glo" by X-Ray Spex, and "Rocket Queen" & "November Rain" by Guns 'N Roses.

Today's show was recorded from a hotel room in Emporia, Kansas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This show also features special guest cohost musician Joey Stuckey, who will join us every 4th Sunday. Hear a couple of his songs and interview about accessible audio technology for the blind. Joey is the official music ambassador for Macon, Georgia, the “Southern Rock Capital of the World," and is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, radio and television personality, music columnist, educator, and sound engineer.

Featured music includes "Star Trek TV Theme Song" by Philharmonic Rock Orchestra, "I'm Popeye the Sailor Man" by Captain Paul & The Seafaring Band, "Tennessee Williams" by Bloodkin, "Nadia's Theme from The Young & The Restless" by City of Prague Philharmoic Orchestra, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Diana Ross & The Supremes, "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Teddy Pendergrass, "Blind Man Drivin'" and "One Song at a Time" by Joey Stuckey.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

HAPPY OLD NEW YEAR'S DAY ....! Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show (which should be called Rabbit Hole Music Radio) with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. From Prince to Bob Dylan, and Aretha Franklin to Elton John, today's show ties music and pop culture history together with wolrd celebrations. Plus, we go on a virtual walk on the beach with our podcast chat with Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours who talks about the various coastal walking paths in England.

Featured music includes "New Year's Prayer" by Jeff Buckley, "Chicken & Waffles" by Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys, "Purple Rain" by Prince, "Things Have Changed" by Bob Dylan, "Think" by Aretha Franklin, "Rocket Man" by Elton John, "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina & The Waves, and "Oh I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside" by The Brass Pennies.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

HAPPY NATIONAL EACH PERSON IS A PERSON OF WORTH DAY....! Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show (which should be called Rabbit Hole Music Radio) with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Today's episode serves up some tasty holidays with a side of pop culture banter, and shares a musical blend of songs that connect to Godfathers & Godmothers, Kings & Bosses, Explorers & Transformers, and of course, some Rolling Stones. Plus, hear our Big Blend Radio interview about the National Park Trust's 13th Annual Kids to Parks Day.

Featured music includes "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard, "Harlem Shuffle" by The Rolling Stones, "Walk on The Wild Side" by Lou Reed, "African Reggae" by Nina Hagen, "Love Theme from The Godfather" by Nino Rota, "Gardenia" by Iggy Pop, "Steve McQueen" by Sheryl Crow, "Colorado River Song" by Trout Steak Revival, and "This Land is Your Land" by Bruce Springsteen.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

HAPPY NEAR MISS DAY....! Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show (which should be called Rabbit Hole Music Radio) with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Today's episode spins through space and dodges asteroids all while chowing down on some Melba Toast, Tamales, and Chia Seeds. Of course this is all tied to music along with some wild concert history, movies & TV pop culture. We also cover women's history, especially with our latest Jefferson Highway podcast.

Featured music includes "Asteroid Witch" by Ghost Power, "Mattinata" by Dame Nellie Melba, "Love in an Elevator" by Aerosmith, "Man of Constant Sorrow" by the Soggy Bottom Boys, "The Best" by Tina Turner, "Chantilly Lace" by The Big Bopper, and "I Ain't in Checotah Anymore" by Carrie Underwood.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

HAPPY GOOF OFF DAY....! Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show (which should be called Rabbit Hole Music Radio) with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Today's episode takes a musical dip into theatre, TV, and movie pop culture, and celebrates inventions and achievements in outer space. Plus, hear our "legalese" Big Blend Radio interview about gig drivers with employment attorney Ward Heinrichs.

Featured music includes "Oh Yeah" by Yello, "Lazer Beam" by Don Carlos, "Gilligan's Island Theme Song" by Geek Music, "Phantom of the Opera" by Andrew Lloyd Weber, "Being Alive" by Stephen Sondheim, "Gonna Make You Love Me" by Ryan Adams, "Road to Nowhere" by Talking Heads.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

HAPPY NATIONAL COMMON COURTESY DAY....! Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show (which should be called Rabbit Hole Music Radio) with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Today's episode spins a whirlwind of music and pop culture history from around the world and across the country from Chicago to Louisiana, Mississippi to Cleveland, California, and beyond! Plus, hear our Big Blend Radio interview about what to experience during the Springtime in Natchitoches, Louisiana's Oldest City.

Featured music includes "French Bread Song" by Paul McAllen, "St. Elmos's Fire (Man in Motion) by David Foster & John Parr, :The Huckle-Buck" by Paul Williams & The Hucklebuckers, "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & The Comets, "John the Revelator" by Son House, "Moon Blues" by Otis Spann, "Lovely Rita" by The Beatles, "Big River" by Johnny Cash," and "The First Train Headin' South" by Jimmy Horton.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠⁠.

HAPPY NATIONAL LET'S LAUGH DAY....! Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show (which should be called Rabbit Hole Music Radio) with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Along with a good dose of musical humor, this show also celebrates food, pop culture, music and movie history, and a whole lot more. Our featured Big Blend Radio interview is with award-winning cookbook author Ruth Milstein who shares her Chicken & Avocado Salad Recipe (after all, it is Poultry Day too!)

Featured music includes "Dip Doodle" by Adam Sandler, "Roam" by the B52s, "Soul Shake" by Bruce Willis, "Axeman Jazz (Don't Scare Me Papa)" by Squirrel Nut Zippers, "Ain't Got No Home" by Clarence "Frogman" Henry, "Pinball Wizard" by The Who, "Chocolate (Choco Choco) by La Banda Loca, and "Chicken Song" by Roger Alan Wade.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠⁠.

HAPPY NATIONAL AWKWARD DAY....! Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Today's show dives into foodie holidays like "National Lacy Oatmeal Cookies Day" and "National Corn Dog Day," and jumps into sports recognitions, and along with music and pop culture history, shares the soundtracks and theme songs from classic movies and TV shows. It also shines the spotlight on authors, traditional arts like quilting, and features our Big Blend Radio interview of the day with artist Victoria Chick who discusses the Origins of Celtic Art.

Featured music includes "Corn Dogs" by Ryan Shupe & the RubberBand, "Voyage to Atlantis" by the Isley Brothers, "Tales of Wells Fargo" by Prairie Chiefs, "My Rifle, My Pony, and Me" by Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson, "TVC 15" by David Bowie, "Theme from Mission: Impossible" by Lalo Schifrin, "Theme from Kojak" by The Bruce Baxter Orchestra, "Fame" by "Irene Cara, "Colors of the Wind" by Vanessa Williams, "Walk the Dinosaur" by Queen Latifah, "Roll on Missippi" by Charlie Pride, "Many Roads to Travel" by Wilson Pickett, "Patchwork Quilt" by Warren Haynes, and "The Foggy Dew" by The Chieftains with Sinead O'Connor.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠BlendRadioandTV.com⁠, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠NationalParkTraveling.com⁠.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY....Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Today's show serves up a delicious dose of St. Patrick's Day pop culture, and historic ties to explorers, music, performing arts, and sports. Plus, hear our Big Blend Radio IRELAND TRAVEL Panel Discussion with IFWTWA travel writers and photographers MaryRose Denton, Kathleen Messmer, and Ed & Jenn Coleman.

Featured music includes "St. Patrick's Day Parade" by Bing Crosby, "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" by the Dropkick Murphys, "The Golf Song (Golfer's Lament)" by Bryn Terfel, Rob Brydon, Czech Philharmonic, Paul Bateman, "Sailing" by Rod Stewart, "Mona Lisa" by Nat King Cole, "Dreams" by The Corrs, "Age of Innocence" by The Smashing Pumpkins, "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2, "Dúlaman" by Celtic Woman, and, "The Parting Glass" by The Dubliners.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY EVERYTHING YOU DO IS RIGHT DAY....Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the traveling Big Blend mother-daughter duo. From Panda Bears to Gumby and Farming to Football, this episode features music that ties with today's pop culture history, and includes our Big Blend Radio "Trust & Competency" interview with Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect."

Featured music includes "Rain on the Scarecrow" by John Mellencamp, "Three Lions" by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and the Lightning Seeds, "Party at the Angel Ballroom" by Nancy Wilson, "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding, "Alive" by Pearl Jam, and "A Matter of Trust" by Billy Joel.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY GOOD SAMARITAN DAY ....Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo, plus, our special guests, friends Kim and Niki from Maryland. Along with some fun banter about today's music and pop culture history, this show features an interview with Savoy Brown drummer Garnet Grimm and bass player Pat DeSalvo who talk about their friendship and experiences performing and recording with Kim Simmonds, and the new Savoy Brown album "Blues All Around."

Featured music includes "Sunshine on Leith" by The Proclaimers, " Diamond" by Joan Armatrading, "Castles Made of Sand" by Jimi Hendrix, "The Skye Boat Song" by The Corries, and "Blues All Around" and "Texas Love" by Savoy Brown. 

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY DAYLIGHT SAVINGS DAY ....Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. From Girl Scout Day to I Am Day, today's episode goes on a virtual road trip of music, art, movies and TV, books and poetry, and more. Hear Steve Schneickert's Hollywood History of Tucson segment, along with our Big Blend Radio interview with Lance Laber "The Tucson Dude" at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun. 

Featured music includes "I Am That I Am" by Peter Tosh, "Charro!" by Elvis Presley, "Ol' 55" by Sarah McLachlan, "Bear Cat" by Rufus Thomas, "Hey Jack Kerouac" by 10,000 Maniacs, "Moonlighting" Theme by Al Jarreau, and "Tres Ninas" by Domingo DeGrazia.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY ....Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. From National 311 Day to National Oatmeal Waffles Day (seriously?), today's show covers music and pop culture happenings on this date in history, plus a fun Big Blend Radio interview about why it's super fun to "Work, Play & Stay" in Sunny Palm Springs!

Featured music includes "Amber" by 311, "Give Ireland Back to the Irish" by Wings, "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In" by the Fifth Dimension, "Stay (I Missed You) by Lisa Loeb, "You Keep Me Hanging On" by Vanilla Fudge (hear our interview with drummer Carmine Appice), and "Palm Springs "by Sam Hastings.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Featured music includes "The Hugh Ross Set" by The Wicked Tinkners, "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor, "North to Alaska" by Johnny Horton, and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Gordon Lightfoot.

Today's show was recorded in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY NATIONAL MEATBALL DAY ....Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. From Barbie Beach to Route 66 this episode takes a look at today's celebrations, observances, and pop culture happenings, and features our Big Blend Radio interview covering Spring in New Mexico including bed & breakfast lodgings and seasonal attractions & activities.

Featured music includes "So What" by Pink, "Philosophy of the World" by The Shaggs, "Caledonia" by Robert Trower, (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 by The Rolling Stones, and "Loving the Land" by Wally Lawder.

Today's show was recorded in a hotel room in Rockford, Illinois.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY DAY....Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. From pirate Anne Bonny to Susan B. Anthony this episode covers women in history, pop culture happenings, and books and authors including our Big Blend Radio interview with attorney/author Gary Born who discusses his international spy novel, "The File."

Featured music includes "I Am Woman" by Helen Reddy, "Spring" from the London cast of the play "The Wind in the Willows," "Me & Magdalena" by The Monkees, and "Run Through the Jungle" by Creedence Clearwater.

Today's show was recorded in Columbia, South Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY TRAVEL TUESDAY....Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. From botany to breakfast, San Francisco to Asheville, and the legend of Rob Roy "The Highland Rogue," this episode goes way back when in pop culture and serves up a big side order of diverse music.

Featured music includes "Ham & Eggs" by Blind Lemon Pledge, "San Francisco" by Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real, "Coal Miner's Daughter" by Loretta Lynn, "Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harem, "Young Americans" by David Bowie, "Dueling Banjos" by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell, and "Circles 'Round the Sun" by Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Today's show was recorded in Columbia, South Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

MONDAY, MONDAY..... Welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. From Oreo Cookies and Cheesecake to UFOs & Michaelangelo, and an interview about Irish History with award-winning author Mike Guardia, today's show kicks off the week with a variety of topics and a sweet music mix that ranges from jazz guitarists and singer-songwriters, to 80s pop and rock stars!

Featured music includes "Sundress" by Wally Lawder, "Dear Michaelangelo" by Prince, "Caravan" by Wes Montgomery, "I Wonder" by Sixto Rodriguez, U.F.O. by Jim Sullivan, and "Over & Over" by Madonna.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Columbia, South Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY SUNDAY FUNDAY and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. From relationships to humanity, and a splash of Absinthe, today's music mix delves deep into the world of love. We also have our Big Blend Radio "Soul Diving with Shelley" interview covering Spring Cleaning for the Soul. Afterall, if we want love and happiness, we've gotta do some gardening and remove those pesky weeds so that the good loving plants can grow!

Featured music includes "Absinthe" by The Damned, "Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush, "Evergreen" by Barbara Streisand, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers, "Gimme Hope Jo’anna" by Eddy Grant, "For Your Love" by The Yardbirds, and "I Got the Sun in the Morning" by Doris Day.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Columbia, South Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY SATURDAY and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Along with a chilled out global blend of music, today's show covers National Parks, Big Bridges & Transportation, Historic TV Shows, and Giant Penguins! Plus, we air today's Big Blend Radio interview on Arizona Wines with Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva."  

Featured music includes "Earth's Wind" by Steffie Moonlady & Dennis Haklar, "Hitchin' a Ride" by Dennis Haklar, "Sweet Home Chicago" by Robert Johnson, "Pata Pata" by Miraim Makeba, "Sweet Little Sixteen" by Chuck Berry, "Tequila" by The Champs, and "Little Ole Wine Drinker, Me" by Dean Martin.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Asheville, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY FRIDAY and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Along with another fun and interesting music mix, today's show covers happiness and kindess, spiked sips and tasty bites, women and sports history, weird and fastinating science, and pop culture happenings. Plus, we air today's Big Blend Radio interview with scientist/comedian BenMiller!

Featured music includes "Don't Worry By Happy" by Bobby McFerrin, "Rum & Coca-Cola" by The Andrew Sisters, "The Hockey Song" by Stompin' Tom Connors, "Minnie The Moocher" by Cab Calloway, "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by George Harrison, and "Weird Science" by Oingo Boingo.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Asheville, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo.  From Ireland to Cuba, today's show spins an eclectic mix of music that celebrates musicians, writers, actors and performers, nature, and outlaw history. Conversation spans from the stage and screen to positive happenings in history, literature, sports, and national parks, mountains, and forests. Plus, it features our Big Blend Radio interview of the day with forest/park rangers Denise Alonzo and Sintia Kawasaki-Yee who discuss spring outdoor adventures in California's Sequoia Country.

Featured music includes "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes, "Fragile" by Sting, "Jesse James" by Ry Cooder, "Babalu" by Desi Arnaz, "A Million Miles Away" by Rory Gallagher, "In God's Country" by U2, and "In the Trees" by Held By Trees.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Asheville, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF MARCH, 2023 and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo.  With music that matches today's history and present celebrations and observations, today's show delves into the world of fruits and vegetables, horses and pigs, women's history, music and literature, the start of radio and parachuting, parks and places, plus, it features our Big Blend Radio interview of the day with Peggy Fiandaca, co-owner of LDV Winery, who shares tips on Spring Wines & Pairings.

Featured music includes "Banana Boat (Day-O) by Harry Belafonte, "Melva's Wine" by Johnny Cash, "Piggies" by The Beatles, "The Great Gig in the Sky" by Pink Floyd, "Arizona Skies" by Los Lobos, "Radio Ga Ga" by Queen, "The Typewriter" by Leroy Anderson, and "Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9, No. 2" by Frederic Chopin.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Asheville, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

BEEP BEEP! HAPPY TRAVEL TUESDAY, FEB 28th 2023, and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. From race cars and rockets to ships, and chocolate souffle, this episode features an eclectic blend of music and another fun conversation with Steve & Karen Wilson, "Mr & Mrs Wild," owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the Montford Historic District in Asheville, North Carolina. Plus, hear our Big Blend Radio interview with travel writer Debbie Stone who shares her adventures on Long Beach Peninsula in Washington.

Featured music includes, "Chocolate Cake" by Crowded House, "My Rocket" by Johnny Mastro, "Beep Beep" by The Playmates, "I Can't Drive '55" by Sammy Hagar, "867-5309 / Jenny" by Tommy TuTone, "Pretty Vegas" by JD Fortune & INXS, and "Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison.

Today's show was recorded in person with Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY STRAWBERRY DAY, FEB 27th 2023, and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo.  Along with another super music mix and pop culture banter, this episode features a fun chat with Faye Brenner, author of "Collywobbles: Tales of Travel, Life, and Anxiety," and a fantastic catch-up conversation (and music) with "Starlite & Campbell," the innovative husband/wife music duo Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell.

Featured music includes, "Hi'ilawe" by Makana, "Get It While You Can" by Janis Joplin, "Pony Time" by Chubby Checker, "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" by Marian Anderson, "Ghost Dance" by Robbie Robertson, "Lay It Out On Me" and "Languange of Curiosity" by Starlite & Campbell.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY SUNDAY FUNDAY, FEB 26th 2023, and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo.  Along with a blend of music that ranges from Folk and Contemporary Pop to Dixieland Jazz and R&B, today's show covers holidays that celebrate kindness and community, literature, money history, pistachio nut trivia, blues jeans, national parks, and baking Hamantaschen cookies fo Purim with Ruth Milstein.

Featured music includes, "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" by Jackie DelShannon, "God Bless the Outcasts" by Better Midler, "Blue Jeans" by Lana Del Rey, "Bow Wow Blues (My Mama Treats Me Like a Dog)" by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, "I Need a Dollar" by Aloe Blacc, and "The Days of Wine & Roses" by the Jackie Gleason Orchestra.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY CHOCOLATE COVERED NUT DAY, FEB 25th 2023, and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo.  Along with all kinds of music - opera to the blues - and tasty holidays like Clam Chowder Day and Chocolate Covered Nuts Day, today's show focuses on the nature and outdoor experience in England, with our friend Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours UK.

Featured music includes, "When I'm Sixty-Four" by The Beatles, "Here Comes the Sun" by Yusuf/Cat Stevens, "The Best is Yet to Come" by Frank Sinatra, "O Sole Mio" by Enrico Caruso, "Spoonful" by Muddy Waters, "I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown, "Who Do You Love" by Bo Diddley, "I Drove All NIght" by Roy Orbison, "White Cliffs of Dover" by Vera Lynn, and "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zepplin.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

HAPPY FRIDAY, FEB 24th 2023, and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo.  Along with all kinds of music, pop culture trivia, and fun holidays like National Tortilla Chip Day, today's show focuses on ocean conservation and the new Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center.

Featured music includes, "One Shot at a Time" by Shelley King, "Fly Away" by Lenny Kravitz (shout-out to drummer Cindy Blackman), "Dance of the Dream Man" by Angelo Badalamenti (Twin Peaks Soundtrack), "Madison Blues" by George Thorogood & The Destroyers, "Happy Together" by The Turtles, and "Calypso" by John Denver.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Happy National Chili Day, Feb. 23rd, 2023, and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo.

Along with a fascinating interview focusing on George Washington Carver, the historic botanist, scientist, and educator, this show delves into historic highways and road trip pop culture, black history, and an interesting blend of music including, "Snow (Hey Oh)" by Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Good Golly, Miss Molly" by Little Richard, "Putting on The Ritz" by Mel Torme, "I Can See For Miles" by The Who, "Highway 61 Revisted" by Johnny Winter, and "Key to the Highway" by Little Walter.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Happy National Margarita Day, Feb. 22nd, 2023, and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Along with an interview with attorney Ward Heinrichs about Protected Classes for Emplpoyees, this show delves into history and pop culture with a big music mix of songs.

Featured music inlcudes: "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffet, "Walking the Dog" by Rufus Thomas, "Good Morning Starshine" by Oliver, "Whatcha Gonna Do With a Cowboy," by Chris LeDoux, "Sheep" by Pink Floyd, "Creep" by Radiohead, "Trees" by Marty Casey, and "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Happy Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21th, 2023, and welcome to the latest "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Along with an interesting selection of music and pop culture chatter, today's show celebrates Louisiana Black History, Women's History, and Symbolic Firsts in Invention and other noteworthy happenings.

Featured music includes, "Zydeco Mardi Gras" by C. J. Chenier, "Down at The Twist & Shout" by Mary Chapin Carpenter, "Spanish Caravan" by The Doors, "Shaddap Your Face" by Joe Dolce, "I Wish I Knew What It Was Like to Be Free" By Nina Simone, and "Bottom of the Bayou" by Jon Roniger & The Good For Nuthin' Band.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Happy President's Day, Feb. 20th, 2023, and welcome to the 20th episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo.

This show features an interview with multi-emmy award winning guitarist/composer Brian Tarquin about his new album “Brothers In Arms” featuring such iconic guitarists as Joe Satriani, Vinnie Moore (UFO), Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (Guns N’ Roses), Alex De Rosso (Dokken), Travis Stever (Coheed & Cambria), Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint), Johannes Weik (Son of a Bach), Gerald Gradwohl (Tangerine Dream), Chris Haskett (Henry Rollins Band).  Brian Tarquin, a one-man army, composed, produced and performed all guitar melodies, solos, bass, rhythm guitars and used session drummer Reggie Pryor. The album features exclusive songs inspired by those military soldiers who have fought for their country. Partial proceeds from the sales go to the Fisher House Foundation, who supplies housing to veterans' families while they are hospitalized.

Along with more music, this show kicks off with some giggles and pop culture chatter with friends Steve & Karen Wilson - owners/innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina, and Hollywood History expert and performer Steve Schneickert.

Featured music includes: "Speed of Sound" by Brian Tarquin & Joe Satriani, "Kiss My Axe" by Brian Tarquin & Vinnie Moore, "Elected" by Alice Cooper, "I'll Be Seeing You" by Dean Martin, "Chan Chan" by Ibrahim Ferrer & The Buena Vista Social Club, and "To Sir with Love" by LuLu.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Happy National Chocolate Mint Day, Feb. 19th, 2023, and welcome to the 19th episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Along with a big dose of music and pop culture chatter, today's show covers Hollywood History with Steve Schneickert, historic Women Activists, and features our Big Blend Radio interview about The First Step documentary that follows Van Jones as he controversially works across party lines on landmark criminal justice reform and a more humane response to America's addiction crisis.  

Featured music includes, "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles, "Wandrin' Star" by Lee Marvin, "I'll Take Tallulah" by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra with Frank Sinatra,  “Abraham, Martin and John” by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" by Dawn with Tony Orlando, "Redemption Day" by  Sheryl Crow & Johnny Cash, and "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Happy National Drink Wine Day, Feb. 18th, 2023, and welcome to the 18th episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Along with a big dose of music and pop culture chatter, today's show covers Wine, Presidential Portraits with artist Victoria Chick, artist bio pic films with Hollywood Historian Steve Schneickert, and Gunsmoke!

Featured music includes, "Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee O'Dee" by Jerry Lee Lewis, "Express Yourself" by Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, "What I'd Say" by Ray Charles, "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys, "Gunsmoke Theme Song" from Old Time Radio, and "Peaches" by The Presidents of the United States. Check out our interviews with Charles Wright on SoundCloud.com - Part One, and Part Two.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day, Feb. 17th, 2023, and welcome to the 17th episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Along with a big dose of music and entertainment, today's show covers Kindness, Sports, World Travel, Writing, and Cabbage.....yes, today is the day where America celebrates that hearty and nutritious leafy green!

Featured music includes, "Treat People with Kindness" by Harry Styles, "I Went to a Marvellous Party" by Patricia Routledge, "Girl from the North Country" by Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash, "Overture" by Taylor Hawkins & David Grohl, and, "Traveler" by The Walk-a-Bout.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Happy National Do a Grouch a Favor Day, Feb. 16th, 2023, and welcome to the 16th episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Music & Chat Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Along with music, today's show covers fun holidays like Almond Day, Fat Thursday, Innovation Day, and Anthropology Day, as well as Love and Trust with Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect". Catch Lea's interview on BigBlendRadio.com today at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. 

Featured music includes, "King Tut" by Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers, "The Pussycat Song" by Patty Andrews & Bob Crosby, "The Beat Goes On" by Sonny & Cher, and "You Played Yourself" by Ice-T!

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Featured music includes, "Sailing" by Christopher Cross, "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" by Rod Stewart, "Talkin' Bout a Revolution" by Tracy Chapman, and "You Can't Hide the Light" by Johnny Schaefer and Melissa Manchester.

Today's show was recorded and aired from Durham, North Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Featured music includes, "When Will I Be Loved" by Linda Ronstadt, "Lilac Wine" by Jeff Buckley, "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen, "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion, and "Respect" by Aretha Franklin.

Today's show was recorded (with wine) and aired from a beautful lakefront location in Seneca, South Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Featured music includes, "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles, "Solsbury Hill" by Peter Gabriel, " Sixteen Tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford, "Believer" by "The Monkees," and "Black Sabbath" by Black Sabbath.

Today's show was recorded and aired from a beautful lakefront location in Seneca, South Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Featured music includes, "We Will Rock You" by Queen, "Ringo" by Lorne Greene, "Shop Around" (Live At The Carter Barron Amphitheatre/1972) by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, and "Hard Sun" by Eddie Vedder.

Today's show was recorded and aired from a beautful lakefront location in Seneca, South Carolina.

Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Featured music includes "Hotel California" by Gipsy Kings, "My Funny Valentine" by Frank Sinatra, "Memories are Made of This" by Dean Martin, "Chattanooga Choo Choo" by Glenn Miller, "The Monster Mash" by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett, and "Saving All My Love" by Whitney Houston.

Today's show was recorded and aired from a beautful lakefront location in Seneca, South Carolina.  Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Featured music includes "Somewhere, My Love (Lara's Theme from "Dr. Zhivago") by Andy Williams, Shosholoza by Ndlovu Youth Choir (Feat. Kaunda Ntunja), "I Say a Little Prayer" by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and sung Dionne Warwick,  "You Paved the Way" by Johnny Schaefer (Feat. Kimaya Seward), and "Season of the Witch" by Donovan and covered by Lana Del Rey.

Today's show was recorded and aired from a beautful lakefront location in Seneca, South Carolina.

Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com.

Featured music includes "Can't Let Go" and "High & Lonesome" by Robert Plant and Allison Kraus, "Chica Chica Boom Chic" by Carmen Miranda, and "Beautiful" by Carole King.

Today's show was recorded and aired from a beautful lakefront location in Seneca, South Carolina.

Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at BlendRadioandTV.com, and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at NationalParkTraveling.com. 

Happy Monday, February 8th, 2023 (not that host Lisa remembered the correct date in the show's introduction, ha ha!). Welcome to the eighth episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Today's show features more  in-person fun with Steve & Karen Wilson, owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast. Conversations focus on Proposals & Engagements, Kites, Molasses, Leadership Training, Southwest History, Pop Culture, and Music.

Featured music includes "Home Sweet Home" by Motley Crue, "Grow Old With You" by Adam Sandler, "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" by The Rolling Stones," "Money" by Pink Floyd, "James Dean" by The Eagles, and "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen.

Happy Monday, February 7th, 2023! Welcome to the seventh episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Today's show features in-person fun with Steve & Karen Wilson, owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast. Conversations focus on Asheville, North Carolina and music in the Southeast including Graceland, historic moments in pop culture.

Featured music includes "Asheville (North Cackalacky" by Queen Bee & The Honeylovers, "What's New Pussycat" by Tom Jones, "I Fought the Law" by The Clash, and "Afro Circus" by Chris Rock and danny Jacobs.

Happy Monday, February 6th, 2023! Welcome to the sixth episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo. Today's show shines a light on music and the Grammys, Military and Outlaw History, Lame Ducks, and more!

Featured BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW: Mike Guardia is an award-winning military historian, educator, and author of 25 military history books. His latest books are "Coyote Recon: The Forgotten Wars of Colonel Jay D. Vanderpool," and “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II.”On this episode he talks about his book, "Coyote Recon," and upcoming Big Blend Radio interview about Presidents Who Went ot War. Listen on today at 4pm PT / 7pm ET or later on BigBlendRadio.com.

Featured Music: "Hooray Hooray" by Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder, "Broken Horses" by Brandi Carlile, "Live & Let Die" by Guns & Roses, "Buffalo Soldier" by Bob Marley, "The Touch" by Stan Bush, and "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins.

This show was recorded and aired from The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina - see: www.Lion-Rose.com.

Happy February 5th, 2023! Welcome to the fifth episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo, and special guest Steve Schneickert, Hollywood Historian! Today's show shines a light on healthy relationships, all kinds of food fun, women outlaws, music, and more1

Featured BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW: Transformational life coach Shelley Whizin and her friend Darsweil Rogers, a business coach and consultant, deep dive into the world of relationships. Hear why healthy relationships are important in both your personal life and professional work, and tips on how to make them work. Read their article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-importance-it-is-to-have-healthy-relationships/

Featured music: "That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight; "Lulu's Lullaby" by Allison August; Belle Starr by Joni Harms; "Do You Love Me" by John Williams, Chaim Topol, Norma Crane, and the "Fiddler On The Roof” Motion Picture Orchestra; and "At Last" by Etta James.

This show was recorded and aired from The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina - see: www.Lion-Rose.com.

Happy February 4th, 2023! Welcome to the fourth episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo! Today's show shines a light on an extraordinary cruising experience, and some crazy music history that ties in with the Apache Wars and Civil Rights. There are some tasty holidays to savor too!  

Featured BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW: A new, invitation-only experience from Princess Cruises transports guests nightly to the Mediterranean – no matter where they’re actually sailing – engaging all of their senses with the tastes, sights, sounds, touches, and fragrances of the Mediterranean.  The fully immersive 360 is an extraordinary experience, especially for foodies and travelers. Hear all about it on this featured interview with travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," and John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises and Chief Experience & Innovation Officer for Carnival Corporation. Read Linda's story about her 360 experience here:  https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/princess-360-an-extraordinary-experience/

Featured music: "Love Boat" by Jack Jones, "Apache" by The Shadows as well as Incredible Bongo Band / Grand Master Flash Mix, "Happy Birthday" by Stevie Wonder, and "Heroes" covered by Hollywood Vampires.

This show was recorded and aired from The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina - see: www.Lion-Rose.com.  

Happy February 3rd, 2023! Welcome to the third episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo! Along with Carrot Cake and Health, the main focus of today's show is on Music, The Arts, Travel, and National Parks.

In honor of today being "The Day the Music Died" we're spin music by The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and Don McLean. We also hear about Clear Lake near Mason City, Iowa, the host city of this year's Jefferson Highway Conference. More: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/annual-jefferson-highway-conference-in-mason-city-iowa/

TODAY'S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW: This special Big Blend Radio “NPAF Artists Reunion Conversation" celebrates over 7 years of hosting the 1st Friday “Toast to The Arts & Parks” Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF).   
Featured NPAF Park Artists-in-Residence:
- Astro-photographer Stan Honda - https://www.stanhonda.com/
- Master Featherworker Rick San Nicolas - https://www.hawaiianfeathers.com/
- Multi-media Artist Mary Babcock - https://www.marybabcock.com/
- Multi-media artist Anna Glynn - https://annaglynn.com/

Learn more about the Natioanl Parks Arts Foundation at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

Happy February 2nd, 2023! Welcome to the second episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Show with Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo! Today's show focuses on Groundhogs, Wetlands, Music, and Central California!

TODAY'S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW: Airing every 1st Thursday, this Big Blend Radio "Travel Tulare County" segment shines the spotlight on Tulare, California's positive growth in business, travel and tourism, and agriculture. Hear how this small agricultural city is growing with opportunities while maintaining it's quality of life and country charm. Featured guest is Donnette Silva Carter, board member of the Sequoia Tourism Council and CEO of Tulare Chamber of Commerce. More: http://www.tularechamber.org/

Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake.  Plan your visit: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/

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Happy February! Welcome to the first episode of the new "Big Daily Blend" Show covering what happened "on this date" in pop culture and history, along with music, parks and travel talk, fun facts and trivia, expert interviews, life hacks, business, and, the answer to "the question of the day." Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the Big Blend mother-daughter duo who travel full-time across America on their Love Your Parks Tour while they document parks and public lands, pet and house sit, record Big Blend Radio podcasts, and produce various digital Big Blend Magazines. Viva Variety, the Spice that Adds Quality to Life!

Today's episode focuses on Islands, Hollywood History, and Wine and Chocolate!

TODAY'S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW: Airing every first Wednesday, Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" segment features Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Along with sharing her tips on wine and chocolate pairings, Peggy explains what "riddling" means, and gives a vineyard update. See her wine & chocolate tips here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/wine-and-chocolate-pairing-tips/

Wine Time with Peggy airs every 1st Wednesday. Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter and community manager for TrustedHousesitters, a global, pet-loving community on a mission to create a world where pets enjoy their owners’ vacations just as much as they do! Founded in 2010, TrustedHousesitters has connected thousands of pet owners and pet sitters worldwide through their mutual trust and love of animals. https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ 

Overcoming life’s many disappointments begins with one thing: grit. But what is grit, and how can we know what it looks like in the sh*tshow of life? Drawing from her own experience and psychology practice, psychologist Eckleberry-Hunt weaves together a collection of gritty stories of survival, hope, and healing in the face of overwhelming pain and adversity.

As she explains on this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show, her new book “Badass Stories: Grit, Growth, Hope, and Healing in the Sh*tshow,” (Feb. 14, 2023, Turner) illustrates how real people have used tools like grit and hope to make it through life’s challenges — great and small — and foster growth and healing in the process. More: https://jodieeckleberryhunt.com/

Today, the Park Trust benefits from a vibrant community of park enthusiasts, including board members, educators, students, families, military communities, nonprofit partners, donors, and staff who work together to support the mission to preserve parks today and create park stewards for tomorrow. More: https://parktrust.org/

Glynn Norfolk Tours appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday.