It's all about Petroglyphs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. There is hardly a country in the world where petroglyphs do not exist. The United States is rich in petroglyph art, especially within National Park or National Monument boundaries or within National Forests and public lands where they are protected.

Read Victoria's article about Petroglyphs, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/petroglyphs-prehistoric-rock-art/

Also see her stories and podcasts covering: - Petroglyphs of Pony Hills: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/petroglyphs-of-pony-hills/ - Early Pottery of the Southwest: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/early-pottery-of-the-southwest/

Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. Visit: https://victoriachick.com/

Victoria appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://worldofart-victoriachick.podbean.com/

Unwrap the magic of Christmas and the Winter Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring best-selling author Kevin Moore who talks about his new book, "Christmas Stories: Volume II," that shares tales that will warm your heart and spark your imagination.

In this eagerly awaited follow-up to his #1 Amazon bestseller, "Christmas Stories: 7 Original Short Stories," Moore masterfully crafts a tapestry of unforgettable characters and heartwarming narratives that embody the essence of the holiday season.

Journey with a young boy who creates a profound and mystical Christmas for his community, a woman who stumbles upon a mysterious pink gift card filled with unexpected surprises, and a troubled young man who hears the magical sound of snowflakes falling. Each story invites you on a path of self-discovery, love, and miracles.

With a range of stories from heartbreaking to humorous, magical to everyday, Moore’s protagonists experience profound transformations. They find hope, learn valuable lessons, and uncover the true meaning of Christmas. Perfect for savoring by the fire or during life’s daily journeys, this captivating collection reminds us that the magic of the holiday is real—if we only open our hearts to it.

Learn more at https://kevinmoorepublishing.com/

From Alaska to Hawaii, Southern California to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast dives into the backstory of Linda's books, writing, travels, and deep connection with the natural world.

Read Linda's blog post about her writing adventures, here: https://lostangeladventures.com/f/writing-for-my-life Follow Linda Ballou's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/

Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST, here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3Bmktgu8osUzx2VOF35dgO&feature=shared

This episode of Big Blend Radio features international prog rock duo The Vegetarians who discuss their new album "Space Age Pagliacci," along with the world of Artificial Intelligence, their music and songwriting, and what the music industry is like today.

The Vegetarians are a Swedish-American duo consisting of Hans Annellsson, composer and musician from Sweden, and composer and songwriter John Tabacco from Long Island, New York. Their new album, “Space Age Pagliacci”, is a semi-concept album about spacetime. Stylistically, the music is a mix of Prog Rock and Classic Rock, with some hints of Circus Music.

Get the album and keep up with The Vegetarians here: * Bandcamp: https://thevegetarians.bandcamp.com/album/space-age-pagliacci * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7b7khQqC4ekEn9Xi2AFuOz?si=pMfaLLANTCK5ousP2f1PpA * Hans Annellsson: www.annellssongs.com * John Tabacco: https://www.johntabacco.net/

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author J.W. Jarvis who discusses his heart pounding thriller “Artificial Agent” (Big Dee Books, January 21, 2025), that was inspired by “The Six Million Dollar Man.”

In "Artificial Agent," J.W. Jarvisshares the story of a highly decorated Navy SEAL who is given a second chance to serve his country when advanced tech restores his ability to walk and grants him unique powers. But while technology gives him a new life, it may also prove to be the world’s undoing. More at https://www.authorjwjarvis.com/

Celebrate Music Monday with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Vincent Covello. Hear about his new adult contemporary, light jazz album titled "Torchlights" and holiday single "Season to Rejoice."

After losing his parents and brother in 2020, he created the "Torchlights" album in their honor. With Universal Music Group producer/artist Don Miggs, the Jim Riley band, orchestrator Andrew Joslyn, saxophonist Michael Lington, and writer Victor Migenes, an epic force was created with Vincent's original standards, taking you on a journey of life, love, and loss in an emotional triumph of music through his voice and songs.

Vincent has been successful in the music industry for over 35 years as an artist, songwriter, and premier music industry vocal coach, working with top-line producers, record labels, and companies such as Red Light Management, Disney, and Nickelodeon, and having hit songs with an extensive songwriting catalog. More at: https://vincentcovellomusic.com/

Celebrate the holiday season with this Big Blend Radio podcast covering Christmas Movies and Museums!

STEVE SCHNEICKERT recalls the Hollywood History of Classic Christmas Movies including ‘It’s A Wonderful Life‘, ‘The Man Who Came To Dinner‘, ‘A Christmas Carol‘, ‘The Bishop’s Wife‘, ‘The Wizard of Oz‘, ‘Meet Me in St. Louis‘, ‘Miracle on 34th Street‘, and many more. Hear more of Steve's Hollywood History segments here: https://soundcloud.com/bigblendradio/sets/hollywood-history-with-steve

BARABRA REDDING, travel journalist, talks about two Christmas Movie Museums she recently visited. Hear about the It's a Wonderful Life Museum in Seneca Falls, New York, and the House from The Christmas Story in Cleveland, Ohio. Keep up with Barbara at https://www.wonderfullifemuseum.com/ Visit the Museum sites at https://www.wonderfullifemuseum.com/ and https://housefromachristmasstory.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features acclaimed trumpeter Delbert Anderson, the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) artist-in-residence in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

A Diné jazz trumpet artist, composer, and educator, Delbert stands at the forefront of a vibrant Native American jazz scene. His work, deeply rooted in his Diné heritage, seamlessly integrates Navajo "spinning songs" of love, healing, and courtship with jazz and funk, thus marking him as a community-minded Indigenous individualist. Through his Delbert Anderson Quartet, Anderson revives the improvised sounds of the Diné circle, blending them with jazz, funk, and hip-hop. His compositions are inspired by Navajo Nation landscapes, historical events, and the desire to preserve and educate about Diné history. More: https://delbertanderson.com/

Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation's unique artist residency programs in parks across the country at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/