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Celebrate Peanut Butter Lovers Month!

Get a Taste of November and Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers Month with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. 
Check out Donna's recipes that include all kinds of seasonal favorites, and of course, peanut butter cookies! See: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/ 
Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, culinary gifts, and sweet treats. Shop online year-round and learn more at https://thepeanutpatch.com/  
The Peanut Patch podcast airs every 1st Friday at 12pm Arizona Time. Listen to episodes and follow the show here: https://peanut-patch.podbean.com/ 

Author Joanne Howard - Sleeping in the Sun

Celebrate the end of National Book Month and Family History with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring debut novelist Joanne Howard. Hear about her historical fiction debut "Sleeping in the Sun" that was inspired by her family history and shares the story of how unlikely friends uncover the cruel reality of British-led India. 
Out now through She Writes Press, "Sleeping in the Sun" transports readers to the past where a young American and his Indian servant must face the reality behind a faithful family friend and the consequences of knowing this truth. It's a must-read for fans of "The Poisonwood Bible" and "The Inheritance of Loss." More at https://www.joannehowardwrites.com/ 

Author Joseph Bauer - Sailing for Grace

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show, award-winning author Joseph Bauer discusses his new novel "Sailing for Grace." The book shares the story of how a man’s promise to his dying wife leads him into uncharted waters as he confronts the realities of immigration at the US-Mexico border. 
Out now through Running Wild Press, "Sailing for Grace" explores the complexities of immigration and the effect current policies have on personal and family relationships. It's a powerful story of sacrifice and resilience, love, loyalty, and the unwavering pursuit of justice in the face of adversity. More at https://authorjosephbauer.com/ 
In celebration of National Book Month, this episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast Channel. Check out our network of shows, here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Healing After Hurricane Helene in Asheville and Beyond - Part 3

Now weekly, Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville - Healing After Helene" Podcasts focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, Western North Carolina, and beyond.
FEATURED GUESTS- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. See their GOFUNDME fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery - SAVANNAH TRANTHAM - Co-Founder and Executive Director of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit that coordinates wildlife rehabilitation efforts in western North Carolina by providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, supporting the wildlife rehabilitation network, and offering conservation education to the community. More at: https://www.appalachianwild.org/ 
PLUS,  HEAR HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT from:- Australian singer/songwriter Dino Jag - https://dinojag.com/ - Stone Whiskey Band - https://stonewhiskeyband.com/ - Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours UK - https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/- Singer/songwriter Lisa Sniderman "AOEDE" - https://www.aoedemuse.com/ - Psychotherapist and author Jane Seskin - https://www.olderwisershorter.com/ - Arizona singer/songwriter Rachel Mari Kimber - https://freeyourspiritheal.wixsite.com/love 
CHECK OUT OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT + LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN SUPPORT + A COOL PLAYLIST OF MUSIC FROM THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT, HERE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ 
VISITING ASHEVILLE INFO: * OPEN ROADS & PLACES: https://always.exploreasheville.com/travel-advisory * OPEN PARKS - https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/parks-recreation/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ 

Stephen Dees and Pete Hewlett of Novo Combo - 45th West 55th

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Stephen Dees and Pete Hewlett of Novo Combo, the 1980s rock band known for their electrifying blend of rock and pop. Hear about their new album, 45 West 55th, and their reunion to make it happen. 
Novo Combo founding members include Stephen Dees (lead vocals/bass), Jack Griffith (lead guitar), Pete Hewlett (vocals/guitar), and drummer Michael Shrieve, who is a Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee for his mesmerizing 70s era drum work with Santana. Shrieve’s explosive performance with Santana, as a then 20-year old, on Soul Sacrifice at the original Woodstock, is widely regarded as one of the best live drum performances in rock history.
In the early 1980s, Novo Combo embodied a lively fusion of rock and pop; creating catchy, danceable tunes that captured the spirit of the era with their infectious melodies, punchy guitar riffs, and dynamic rhythms that captured the era's essence.  Out now on digital streaming platforms and CD through their label WildRoots Records, "45 West 55th" offers fans a nostalgic yet fresh musical journey. Visit https://www.wildrootsrecords.com/ 

Celebrate Halloween with Music, Food & Wine, and Hollywood History

Get ready for Halloween with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey and travel writer Jo Clark, plus, a special visit from Hawt Mamma Babushkah, and our annual airing of Steve Schneickert's Halloween Hollywood segment. 
CHECK OUT - Music Playlist “Ghosts & Devils, The Mysterious & Supernatural” on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/26s6hc59- Melissa's "Freaky Fruits" and Lime Slime Punch Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fall-produce-trends-for-2023/ - Jo's Halloween Candy & Wine pairing suggestions: https://recipestravelculture.com/ultimate-halloween-candy-wine-pairings/ - Jo's Dracula Bite Cocktail: https://recipestravelculture.com/draculas-bite-cocktail/ - Jo's Chocolate Bark Recipe: https://recipestravelculture.com/chocolate-bark/  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/ 
Follow the BIG DAILY BLEND Show, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/ 

Headless Horses and Horrible Hounds

'Tis the Season of Halloween so we're revisiting this episode of Big Blend Radio with Glynn Burrows, family historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, who shares some fascinating ghost stories that range from headless horses and horrible hounds to the execution of Anne Boleyn! Check out his article with the stories here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/headless-horses-and-horrible-hounds/
Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday. More at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 

The Life and Art Career of Zena Kavin

With today being International Artist Day, we are revisiting this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show with contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick, who discusses the fascinating life and art career of Zena Kavin (1912-2003). Read Victoria's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-life-and-art-career-of-zena-kavin-1912-2003/ 
Victoria is based in the art community of Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work, and Zena Kavin "Rooster" print here: https://victoriachick.com/