Happy Christmas! Today we're revisiting this episode of Big Blend Radio with vocalist, composer, and musician Steve March-Torme. The son of legendary singer-songwriter Mel Torme and the stepson of well-known actor/comedian Hal March, Steve is a talented entertainer in his own right. Since the late 1970s, he has been a successful singer, entertainer, recording artist, TV & radio host and has toured extensively worldwide to an ever-growing fan base.

Steve has written a brand new, original Christmas song entitled I Remember Christmastime. It’s a beautiful, nostalgic, sentimental salute to fond remembrances of the Christmas seasonand was released 76 years after Mel Torme co-wrote the iconic The Christmas Song (commonly subtitled as Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire), which became a huge holiday hit for Nat King Cole in 1946 and again in 1961. More about Steve at https://www.stevemarchtorme.com/

Celebrate National Roots Day with Glynn Burrows, as he discusses Family History Research with three special guests, and everyone has some fascinating stories and findings from their genealogy adventures to share! Read Glynn's Family History Research article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/family-research-in-many-guises/

FEATURED GUESTS * ARYN YOUNGLESS is a writer and genealogist in the Los Angeles region. Visit: https://www.genealogybyaryn.com/ * JO CLARK is a travel writer and photographer in South Carolina who is actively researching her family history in the UK. See her Gettysburg Family History story, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/gettysburg-in-the-footsteps-of-ancestors/ * ELAINE POWERS is a retired biologist and author in Tucson, Arizona and board member of the Tucson Sisters in Crime writers group. She's related to Edgar Allan Poe! Visit: https://elaineapowers.com/

GLYNN BURROWS is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. * Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ * Follow his podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um

From favorite foods to music, movies, and traditions, Celebrate Winter and the Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey and travel writer Jo Clark.

CHECK OUT: - Joey's Christmas Music Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/dnu7ufzy - Big Blend Radio's December & Winter Holiday Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvebyewx - Jo's Rudolph Christmas Cocktail Recipe: https://recipestravelculture.com/the-rudolph-christmas-cocktail/ - Jo's Myrtrle Beach Christmas Podcast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/christmas-and-holiday-fun-in-myrtle-beach/ Co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show every 4th Sunday, Joey Stuckey ‪is known as the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World." He's an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/

Based in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Jo Clark is a travel, food, and wine writer and an award-winning photographer. She is a regular expert guest on Big Blend Radio and hosts Big Blend Radio’s JO GOES EVERYWHERE Podcast. Keep up with her adventures at https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/

Follow the BIG DAILY BLEND Show, here: https://big-daily-blend.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/

In honor of National Sangria Day and to help plan your menu for the winter holiday season, we're revisiting this episode of Big Blend Radio that features Linda Kissam, Carey Reilly of Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider, and Robert Schueller of Melissa’s Specialty Produce. See the corresponding article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fresh-flavors-for-holiday-celebrations/ PLUS, CHECK OUT THESE SANGRIA RECIPES: - Sparkling Winter Sangria - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/sparkling-winter-sangria - LDV Winery Sangria - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ldv-winery-sangria-recipes/ - Ruth's Everyday Sangria - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cool-summer-party-pleasers/

From planting a tree to erecting a memorial and creating a scholarship foundation, this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani focuses on the various ways you can honor and keep someone's legacy alive.

Also hear some ideas for holiday gatherings on how to remember and pay tribute to loved ones who have passed this year.

Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula: Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices Emotion - Honor feelings Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning Body - Increase comfort, health and safety Practical - Create completions

Learn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/ Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnu

In celebration of the holiday season and Deecmebr being National Pear Month, we're revisiting this Big Blend Radio interview with Ivan Flowers, a Five-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, who shares his recipe for Baby Pears Dipped in Ganache and talks about December foodie holidays, and more. See his recipe: tinyurl.com/3rbekmfv

In honor of National Bhutan Day (Dec 17), we are revisiting this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio that features travel writer Debbie Stone who talks about heradventures in Bhutan, the mystical ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’. From mountains to monasteries, check out Debbie's article and video sharing her experiences, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mystical-bhutan/