Big Daily Blend

Steve Schneickert Recalls Louisiana Hollywood History

Happy National Louisiana Day! From "Steel Magnolias" to "12 Years a Slave", "Blaze" and "The Horse Soldiers," Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of classic movies filmed in central and northwestern Louisiana!  

Sara C. Bronin - How Zoning Shapes Our World

Happy World Urbanism Day, aka World City Planning Day! This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features Sara C. Bronin who discusses her book, "KEY TO THE CITY: How Zoning Shapes Our World." 
Zoning codes have become the most significant regulatory power of local government, determining how we experience our cities. Yet zoning remains invisible. In "Key to the City," Sara reveals the impact of zoning—for good and ill—in cities across the country, from Hartford to Baltimore and Las Vegas to Chicago. Outdated zoning codes have maintained racial segregation, prioritized cars over people, and enabled great ecological harm. 
Along with being an author, Sara is an architect, attorney, Cornell University professor, and founder of the National Zoning Atlas. More at https://www.sarabronin.com/ and https://www.zoningatlas.org/ 
Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 2nd Monday and 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," "Women Making History," and "Garden Gossip." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

End-of-Fall Fun in California's Sequoia Country

From honoring Native American Heritage Month and Veterans Day to Holiday Shopping, Events & Activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast focuses on End-of-Fall experiences in Tulare County.
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.  
Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include - Holly Streit - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm - Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia,  https://www.visitvisalia.com/ 
Plan your visit to Tulare County, at https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ 

Pairing State Foods With State Wines

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" podcast focuses on Pairing State Foods with State Wines (especially Arizona's), inspired by Darla Hoffmann's 2024 writing project. 
Darla is a wine and travel journalist, Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine, and owner of About Wine, a wine education and marketing company. More: http://www.aboutwineinaz.com/ 
Featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona, "Wine Time with Peggy" airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm Arizona time. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/42j5zucj 
Celebrate Arizona's State Food with Peggy's Machaca Shredded Beef Chimichanga Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/machaca-shredded-beef-chimichanga/ 
Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night in England

On, or about, the 5th of November every year, England celebrates the foiling of a plot, in 1605, to kill the King and Members of Parliament, which very nearly succeeded.
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK , who shares the history of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, and how Engalnd celebrates Bonfire Night. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/guy-fawkes-and-bonfire-night-in-england/ 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zJ9YEBdUh48 
Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um
Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 

Chef Ivan Flowers Talks Turkey for Thanksgiving

Don't delay on getting your turkey for Thanksgiving, it could take 7-10 days to defrost! This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor, is all about how to Buy, Prepare, and Roast your Turkey (stress-free) for Thanksgiving. 
Check out Chef Ivan's Thanksgiving Turkey Tips here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chef-ivans-turkey-tips-for-thanksgiving/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm36M-s22iuKRDKPlZXl46Lr 

The Gifts of Gratitude

Celebrate National Gratitude Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show!
FEATURED GUESTS:- JOHNNY SCHAEFER - Award-winning singer/songwriter, cohost of the Big Daily Blend show every 1st Sunday, and creator of the Gratitude Club Facebook Group. More: Johnny at https://hearjohnny.com/ 
- PETER LOVENHEIM - Acclaimed author and journalist whose new book, "GIFT SHOP OF GRATITUDE: A Journal to Explore the Journey of Your Life," will be out on Nov 12, 2024. More info and preorders: https://peterlovenheim.com/ 
SHELLEY WHIZIN - Transformational life coach and author of "What Do You Bring To The Table: A Savory, Sensory, and Inspirational Guide to Living A Yummy Delicious Life." More: https://shelleywhizin.com/ 
- DIANE DOBRY – Food, wine, and travel writer. See: http://gettinghungary.com/, https://discoverydaze.com/, https://hungarianaquarian.com/ 
- GLYNN BURROWS - Family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. More: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 
TAKE GRATITUDE ACTION:- Answer Glynn's article WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR? here https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/what-are-your-grateful-for/ by joining Johnny's GRATITUDE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/137233742979118 - Read Shelley's POWER OF GRATITUDE article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-power-of-gratitude/
LISTEN TO GRATITUDE MUSIC PLAYLISTS:- Johnny's GRATITUDE MUSIC PLAYLIST on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36u8e1LjfihpOZd3LDHTzu?si=14005cd196374ee2 - Lisa's THANKSGIVING MUSIC MIX PLAYLIST on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OUgs37rLO2blBVRcJSaJz?si=511f7e41a6eb459d 

Cruising with True North Charters in Tacoma, Washington

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Captain Cy Evans about the sightseeing and dinner cruises with True North Charters LLC in Tacoma, Washington.
As Linda shares, "Whether you choose to savor a romantic evening for two or revel in the company of friends and family, a daytime or dinner cruise offers a unique and unforgettable experience that is sure to leave you with a sense of joy and wonder long after you’ve returned to shore." Read her story, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/unforgettable-sightseeing-and-dinner-cruising-in-tacoma/ 
Learn more about True North Charters at https://www.truenorthchartersllc.com/ 
Travel writer Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1LoD5wiSJu4NM4KZxuJYoj 
Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," and "Vacation Station." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork