Episodes

  • A Happy Hour Toast to Fall
    Sep 20 2024

    Celebrate the start of the colorful fall season on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast Conversation that digs into fall travel, food & drink, family traditions, along with some fun games and trivia.

    FEATURED GUESTS: - ARYN YOUNGLESS - Genealogist & writer at https://www.genealogybyaryn.com/ - JULIE DEE SUMAN - Travel writer & photographer at https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/julie-dee-suman-travel-writer-and-photographer/ - JO CLARK - Travel writer & photographer at https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ - RITA SEVER - Organizational trainer & author at https://supervisionmatters.com/ - MATT COST - Author of mystery & history at https://www.mattcost.net/ - SHARON K. KURTZ - Travel writer & photographer at https://sharonkkurtz.com/

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Elaine Pofeldt - The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business
    Sep 19 2024

    Celebrate National Woman Road Warrior Day with this "From the Vault" episode of this Big Blend Radio interview with Forbes.com contributing writer Elaine Pofeldt. Hear about solo-entrepreneurial insights in her book, “The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business: Make Great Money. Work the Way You Like. Have the Life You Want.”

    The rise of one-million-dollar, one-person businesses is on of the biggest trends in employment today, offering the widest range of people the most ways to earn a living while having the lifestyles they want. In "The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business," Elaine Pofeldt outlines the pathways to joining this entrepreneurial movement, synthesizing advice from hundreds of business owners who’ve done it. Learn more, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/elaine-pofeldt-the-million-dollar-one-person-business/

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    37 mins
  • How to Make Your Cat Happy
    Sep 18 2024

    Celebrate Happy Cat Month (September) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show that focuses on how to take care of our feline friends so that they are purrfectly entertained, well fed, healthy, and content.

    Big Blend Radio's PET CONNECTION Show is cohosted by Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter, and community manager at https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/

    Check out these helpful cat-related articles on the Trustedhousesitters blog: Check out these cat-related articles https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/blog/search/?q=cats

    This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" Podcast Channel. Follow the "Pet Connection" podcast at https://pet-connection.podbean.com/

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    52 mins
  • The Historical, Cultural and Traditional Roots of Natchitoches, Louisiana
    Sep 18 2024

    Discover the Historical, Cultural, and Traditional Roots of Louisiana's Oldest City on this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast with K. Nicole Connell of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau. Hear about the historic sites, movie locations, and fun fall festivals, events, and activities the whole family can enjoy!

    Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest settlement in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana’s No Man’s Land. Plan Your Visit to Natchitoches and check out the event calendar at https://natchitoches.com/

    Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show and check out the past episodes here: https://natchitoches-louisiana.podbean.com/

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    41 mins
  • Cynthia M. Ruiz - Cherokee Wisdom
    Sep 16 2024

    Today, September 16, is Mexican Independence Day as well as the Trail of Tears Commemoration Day. To honor and observe both cultural stories, we are revisiting this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio from 2016 that features Cynthia M. Ruiz, an award-winning inspirational speaker, leadership expert, commissioner, professor, and author of “Cherokee Wisdom: 12 Lessons for Becoming a Powerful Leader”. Cynthia is proud to come from blended cultures and feels she takes the best from both worlds, Latina and Native American. She has been known to say “I get my passion for life from my Mexican side and my spirituality and respect for the environment from my Cherokee roots.” More: https://cynthiamruiz.com/

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    49 mins
  • Ruth Milstein - Recipes For Rosh Hashanah
    Sep 16 2024

    Celebrate Rosh Hashanah (Oct. 2-4, 2024) with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” Ruth loves to bring family and friends together to celebrate holidays, and the Jewish New Year is the perfect way to do that. Her recipes include some of the key ingredients that are customary to the two-day holiday, such as honey, apples, and chicken. See her recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ruths-recipes-for-rosh-hashanah/

    Learn more about Ruth Milstein here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/

    Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/yr9jp58n

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    29 mins
  • Debbie Stone - Adventures in Virginia Beach
    Sep 14 2024

    Celebrate National Virginia Day (Sept. 14) with this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer Debbie Stone who talks about her adventures in Virginia Beach. This lovely, coastal Virginia community not only has wonderful, white sand beaches, but also plenty of parks, museums, and other cultural attractions, historical sites, and a vibrant culinary and arts scene. Read Debbie's story and see her photos here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/virginia-beach-is-much-more-than-your-run-of-the-mill-beach-town/

    Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday.

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    30 mins
  • Director Marc Saltarelli - Studio One Forever
    Sep 12 2024

    This episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show features Marc Saltarelli, an award-winning director with work in both narrative and documentary filmmaking. Hear about his latest film, STUDIO ONE FOREVER.

    A beacon of dancing and freedom for gay men looking for identity in a world that saw them as outcasts, Studio One was a haven and the blossoming center of nightlife in West Hollywood. From merging the gay community and Hollywood elites like Bette Davis and Jimmy Stewart to being at the forefront of the LBGTQ+ rights movement and the fight against the AIDS crisis, the venue was more than just a disco, it was a movement.

    STUDIO ONE FOREVER, the untold story of America's iconic gay disco, world premiered at Outfest Los Angeles in July 2023 and was selected by over twenty festivals to date, garnering several audience choice awards. It was an Austin Film Festival jury award nominee for best documentary and won Best of Fest at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuHmJhq_LJI

    STUDIO ONE - Coming soon to Theaters, VOD & BluRay: September 13-19 - Landmark Sunset in West Hollywood October 3rd - Laemmle NoHo - with Q&A October 8th - Available on all VOD platforms

    Full details at https://marcsaltarelli.com/

    This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" Podcast. Check out our network of shows, here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

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    22 mins