Episodes

  • History Comes Alive in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts
    Dec 25 2024

    This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her experiences in historic Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. These connected communities are known for their roles in the American Revolution and Civil War, and the different groups of people who lived there including indigenous people, women, African Americans, authors, and more, all who left their indelible marks on the fabric of society.

    READ DEBBIE'S ARTICLES: - Part 1: Lexington: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/history-comes-alive-in-lexington-and-concord-part-1/ - Part 2: Concord: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/history-comes-alive-in-lexington-and-concord-part-2/

    Follow this podcast here: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/

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    39 mins
  • The Prehistoric Art of Petroglyphs
    Dec 22 2024

    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/

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    45 mins
  • Boomer Generation Novels for Holiday Gifts
    Dec 2 2024

    In celebration of the Holiday Shopping Season, award-winning and best selling author Mike Nemeth discusses his two Boomer Generation novels that revolve around the main character Eddie Kovacs. What a wonderful set of books for those from the boomer era and younger. More at: https://mikenemethauthor.com/

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    17 mins
  • A Holiday Gift for Women's History Enthusiasts
    Dec 2 2024

    In celebration of the Holiday Shopping Season, this episode of Big Blend Radio features author Kimberly Hess who gives an overview of her book, "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran." A fantastic gift for women's history enthusiasts, Pennsylvania history buffs, and philanthropists, this groundbreaking biography covers the extraordinary life of Sarah. B. Cochran “The Coal Queen.” More: https://unexpectedlifeofsarahbcochran.com/

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    10 mins
  • Genealogy Gifts for Family History Research
    Dec 2 2024

    Kick start your holiday shopping this Cyber Monday with Aryn Youngless on Big Blend Radio! Aryn is a writer, author, and geneaologist. Check out her genealogy gifts, books & journals, and family history research services here https://www.genealogybyaryn.com.

    You can also visit her Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpringHeeledJackM

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    28 mins
  • Military Vehicle Preservation Association’s Convoy on the Jefferson Highway
    Nov 30 2024

    This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's recent convoy on the historic Jefferson Highway. Held October 1-31, 2024, the convoy will traveled from Minnesota to Louisiana. Learn more: https://www.mvpa.org/convoys

    Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association, MVPA Convoy Commander Dan McCluske, and Oklahoma organizer Adeline Whisenhunt.

    The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/

    This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST (except on holidays). Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/

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    52 mins
  • Ron and Terri Guthie - Top Gun Fighter Pilot Insider
    Nov 26 2024

    In celebration of November being National Aviation History Month, this is Part Two of Two Episodes focusing on the history of flight, and features husband-wife Ron and Terri Guthrie. Hear about Ron's career as a pilot and three of their favorite aviation museums including Palm Springs Historic Air Museum, Ronald Regan Presidential Library, and the WWII Museum in New Orleans.

    Ron Guthrie grew up in Mississippi and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi (where he and Terri met.) After graduation Ron attended Pilot Training with the United States Air Force and was assigned the F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet for the next 7 years. In 1987, Ron began a new aviation career as a Delta Air Lines Pilot where he flew for 33 years ending his career during Covid as a senior International Captain.

    Ron and Terri, who is a travel writer and former broadcaster, both still enjoy traveling and exploring the world. Follow their adventures at https://travelwithterri.net/

    LISTEN TO PART ONE of this AVIATION HISTORY SHOW SERIES ON BIG BLEND RADIO HERE: https://youtu.be/cVEPKTX2iow

    CHECK OUT OUR BIG BLEND AVIATION HISTORY GUIDE featuring podcasts, interviews, articles, books, and documentary films, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/aviation-history-guide/

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    52 mins
  • Aviation History - USA to UK and Europe
    Nov 26 2024

    In celebration of November being National Aviation History Month, this is Part One of Two Episodes focusing on the history of flight, from America to England, and across to Europe. Hear about famous pilots, the creation of gliders and airplanes, and about aviation related museums and destinations you can visit.

    FEATURED GUESTS: - DEBBIE STONE, travel writer, talks about her visit to the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Read her story: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/lots-to-love-about-the-outer-banks/

    - GLYNN BURROWS is a historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. Read his article about US WWII Airfields in the UK: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/norfolks-us-airfields-during-wwii/

    - ARYN YOUNGLESS, a writer and genealogist, talks about the life and career of pilot Bessie Coleman. Read her article about this aviation pioneer: https://genealogybyaryn.substack.com/p/the-life-of-bessie-coleman

    - JO CLARK, travel writer, talks about Harris Hill, the glider-soaring capital of America that's located near Elmira, in Big Flats, New York. Check out her story about the history and visitor experience: https://recipestravelculture.com/amazing-glider-soaring-over-finger-lakes/

    - MIKE DOWD is an aviation history buff, as well as a pilot, engineer, and mechanic. Hear about his flight history and noteworthy pilots he met along his journey.

    LISTEN TO PART TWO of this AVIATION HISTORY SHOW SERIES ON BIG BLEND RADIO HERE: https://youtu.be/J1dUp1WgES8

    CHECK OUT OUR BIG BLEND AVIATION HISTORY GUIDE featuring podcasts, interviews, articles, books, and documentary films, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/aviation-history-guide/

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    1 hr and 21 mins