Big Daily Blend

Helping Pets After Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Due to the recent devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the Southeast USA, and in honor of October being Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month and National Animal Safety and Protection Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show focuses on how to help pets, and grieving pet parents, after the hurricane disasters.
NON-PROFITS TO SUPPORT:- https://www.humanesociety.org  - https://bestfriends.org/ - https://furkids.org/ - https://animalcenter.org/ 
PLUS, CHECK OUT BIG BLEND'S "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE MUSIC & BOOK EVENT + WEEKLY PODCASTS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ 
Big Blend Radio's PET CONNECTION Show is cohosted by Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter, and community manager at https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/  
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/ 

Dark Woods Adventure Park in Natchitoches, Louisiana

From kayaking Cane River Lake to haunted houses and cemetery tours, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast focuses on fall family fun in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and features K. Nicole Connell of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau and Jason Summerlin, co-owner of Dark Woods Adventure Park.
Open from March-December, Dark Woods Adventure Park is a family-friendly experience wit a variety of activities and attractions to enjoy, including Lost Treasure Mining Company, the Happy Easter Hop Along, the Dark Woods Haunted Attraction, and Dark Woods Christmas, plus, a mini golf course in development. More: https://www.darkwoodspark.com/ 
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/ 

Chef Ivan Flowers - Cooking With Mushrooms

Celebrate National Mushrooom Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. Hear about how to wash, prepare and cook different types of mushrooms, and how to make his roasted mushroom recipe.
CHEF IVAN'S MUSHROOM RECIPES:- ROASTED MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-mushrooms-recipe/ - ZINFANDEL STEAKHOUSE MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/zinfandel-steakhouse-mushrooms/ - MUSHROOM PROVOLONE BURGER: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mushroom-provolone-burger/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm36M-s22iuKRDKPlZXl46Lr 

Ecologists Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger - Firescaping Your Home

With today being International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction, we're revisiting this summer of 2023 episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show that features ecologists Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger, authors of "FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME: A Manual for Readiness in Wildfire Country."
A must have for homeowners living in wildfire country, FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME is a hardworking guide to mitigating the risk of wildfire spreading to homes and property through the use of native plants and garden design. In addition to design recommendations and maintenance techniques, the book features an in-depth list of hundreds of native plants that have evolved to coexist with fires. Edwards and Schleiger diligently explore how and why these plants sustain wildlife and are powerful tools for defending homes from wildfires. Approachable and thorough, FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME is an essential guide to teach homeowners how to protect their property while cultivating a lush and attractive landscape. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/firescaping-your-home/ 
 

Celebrating Girls Around the World

In honor of International Day of the Girl Child, we're revisiting this Big Blend Radio panel discussion that shines the spotlight on some of the challenges that girls face around the world while also sharing solutions, and ways to empower and inspire. 
FEATURED GUESTS:* SHETAL SHAH -  A former educator and author of "Shakti Girls,"  a  beautifully illustrated a collection of poems illustrating the stories of 13 unforgettable, powerful Indian women that reflect the diversity of India and its diaspora. More: https://www.shetal-shah.com/  
* ILLANA RAIA –  Recently named one the first 250 entrepreneurs on the Forbes Next 1000 List, Illana Raia is the founder and CEO of Être - a mentorship platform for girls. She is also the author of "Être: Girls, Who Do You Want To Be?" and "The Epic Mentor Guide."  More: https://www.illanaraia.com/
and https://www.etregirls.com/  
* KIMBERLY BEHRE KENNA - Author of the Brave Girls Collection, a middle-grade book series, that includes debut middle grade novel "Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade" (Regal House/Fitzroy), and her newest book “Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm” (Black Rose). More: https://www.kimberlybehrekenna.com/ 
* SARAH LAMBIE - President & Co-Founder of Rescue One More. Over one third of all girls in Uganda experience abuse. Rescue One More provides children in Uganda with a pathway to safety, justice, and healing while working to bring an end to child sexual violence once and for all. More: https://rescueonemore.com/ 
CHECK OUT OUR "GIRL POWER" MUSIC PLAY LIST:* On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/3b4xdudm * On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdhbudwd 
SPECIAL THANK YOU to our literary publicist friends at Books Forward who helped us with this show. More: https://booksforward.com/ 

Genealogy Journeys - Celebrating Family History Research

Celebrate National Family History Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" History Show that features a panel discussion with avid family history researchers who share some of their genealogy journeys. 
FEATURED GUESTS:- GLYNN BURROWS - Family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. See: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ - JO CLARK – Travel writer and photographer. See: https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ - LISA EVANS – Travel writer and author. See: https://writerlisa.com/ - CLIFFORD GARSTANG – Editor, writer, and author. See: https://cliffordgarstang.com/ - KIMBERLY HESS– Author of "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran.” See:  https://unexpectedlifeofsarahbcochran.com/ - JOHNNY SCHAEFER - Singer/songwriter. See: https://hearjohnny.com/ - ERYNN LEIGH – Writer and author. See: https://erynnleigh.com/ - ANNA BARTKOWSKI – Author and family heirloom collector. See: https://annabartkowski.com/ - KATHLEEN WALLS – Travel writer and author. See: https://americanroads.net/  and https://katywalls.com/ 

Dr. Jacqueline Eubany: Cardiology Terminology - Part One

From ablation to arrhythmia, this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast observes National Health Literacy Month (October) with a discussion on various cardiology terms.
Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/  
New episodes of "Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie" air every 2nd Wednesday. Follow the Podcast: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/ 

Guitarist Jim Eannelli - Just Deserts Solo Album

Celebrate Music Monday with episode of Big Blend Radio's A TOAST TO THE ARTS Show featuring Milwuakee-based producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist Jim Eannelli who discusses his music and debut solo album, "Just Deserts." 
Jim Eannelli has been in every sort of band from hard rock to synth pop; he worked with Rick Derringer on the Colour Radio record, played guitar, performed and recorded with both former BoDean Sam Llanas and the Shivvers, the ‘80s power-pop band that finally gained international recognition in recent years. 
Dipping into a trove of original songs written over the years, Eannelli’s “Just Deserts” encapsulates his experiences in life as well as music. The songs are deeply rooted in his years as a member of diverse bands. Out now through Happy Growl Records, “Just Deserts” is available on web streaming and download services, and CD’s at local record shops and through Ebay.com. 
Keep up with Jim at https://www.facebook.com/JimEannelli