Big Daily Blend

Author Kevin Fedarko - A Walk in the Park

In honor of Great Outdoors Month and National Rivers Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Show features award-winning author Kevin Fedarko who discusses his new book, "A WALK IN THE PARK: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon."  It shares the odyssey Kevin his best friend and photographer Pete McBride undertook to transect the entire length of the Grand Canyon, a feat billed by the handful of experts who have managed to complete it as “the toughest hike in the world.” 
A WALK IN THE PARK is an ode to such vanishing places, and a deeply moving plea for the preservation of America’s greatest national treasure.  More: https://www.kevinfedarko.com/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's PARKS & TRAVEL Podcast on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5tkdvm5a 

Musician Joey Stuckey - Live from Macon

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND with co-host Joey Stuckey, focuses on his new album, "Joey Stuckey - Live from Macon." This in-studio recording was done during the filming of "Vision," an 11-minute documentary by Michael Whalen that showcases Joey's music and inspirations. 
Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World," is award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ 
Watch "Vision" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Or6JL3zMBI8?feature=shared Order the album "Joey Stuckey - Live from Macon": https://found.ee/joey-stuckey-live-from-macon 
Joey Stuckey is co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast every 4th Sunday. Follow the show, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/ 

Phil Mastroianni - Fabrizia Spirits and Baking Company

Celebrate National Limoncello Day (June 22) with this "from the vault" episode of Big Blend Radio with Phil Mastroianni. Along with his brother Nick, Phil owns and operates Fabrizia Spirits and Fabrizia Baking Company that specialize in producing a variety of Limoncello products including canned cocktails and cookies using lemons from their own lemon grove in Italy! 
Phil takes us behind-the-scenes of their manufacturing facility, talks about their delicious and quality drinks and baked goods, and shares their family business story that started in a tiny garage many years ago. Today, they are the leading producer of Limoncello in America! Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tQBYQAX3Rgg?feature=shared 
Follow the Lemons:https://www.fabriziaspirits.com    https://www.fabrizialemonbakingcompany.com 

Tara Stiles - Yoga Animals

With today (June 21, 2024) being International Yoga Day, we're revisiting this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio that features celebrated yoga instructor and best-selling author Tara Stiles who chats about her National Geographic Kids book, “Yoga Animals: A Wild Introduction to Kid-Friendly Poses.” Get ready to reach like a giraffe, curl up like a cat, and bounce like a bunny!  Rhyming text and stunning photos of animals in their natural habitats encourage young yogis to stretch along with nature-inspired yoga poses. Learn all about your favorites animals, practice mindful movements, and unleash your inner animal. National Geographic Kids and Stiles created a fantastic pose-by-pose picture book for young yogis that feature animal-inspired stretches and movements. More at https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/books/yoga-animals/  
Featured music is "Uncle Remus Tales" by the Tall Men Group.

Ruth Milstein - Cool Summer Party Pleasers

HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE! This episode of Big Blend Radio features Ruth Milstein who discusses her Cool Summer Party Pleasers that include Pineapple Popsicles and Sangria. See her recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cool-summer-party-pleasers/ 
Appearing on Big Blend Radio every third Sunday, Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." Keep up with her here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ 
Listen to her Big Blend Radio "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://cooking-with-ruth.podbean.com/ 

Author Tamara J. Walker - Beyond the Shores

In honor of Juneteenth, this episode of Big Blend Radio features author and writer Tamara J. Walker who discusses her book, "Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad," which is a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice.
Part historical exploration, part travel memoir, "Beyond the Shores" reveals poignant histories of a diverse group of African American expats who left the United States (and its racism) behind, building new lives abroad. Learn about Florence Mills, the would-be Josephine Baker of her day, in Paris, Richard Wright, the author turned actor and filmmaker, in Buenos Aires, and more.
Along with being Associate Professor of Africana Studies at Barnard College of Columbia University, Tamara is the author of “Exquisite Slaves: Race, Clothing, and Status in Colonial Lima.” More: https://www.tamarajwalker.com/ 
She is also a co-founder of The Wandering Scholar, a 501c3 non-profit whose mission is to make international education opportunities accessible to students from low-income backgrounds. More: https://www.thewanderingscholar.org/ 

Natchitoches-NSU 44th Annual Folk Festival in Louisiana

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast focuses on the 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival which will be held on Saturday July 20, 2024, in the air-conditioned Prather Coliseum at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Featured Guests are Dr. Shane Rasmussen – NSU Professor of English & Director of the Louisiana Folklife Center, and K. Nicole Connell – Communications Manager of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau.
This family-friendly festival features a curated showcase of Louisiana folk musicians, food vendors, traditional crafts persons, craft demonstrations, a Kidfest, narrative sessions, a Jambalaya Cookoff, along with the Annual Louisiana State Fiddle Championship, dance lessons, and live entertainment. In honor of this year’s theme, The Old Songs Live Forever, the festival will feature three stages of music. 
MORE INFO:* For a full details and the event schedule, visit https://www.nsula.edu/the-44th-annual-natchitoches-nsu-folk-festival/ * Check out the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@natchitochesnsufolkfestiva3855 * Watch this Big Blend Radio video showcasing the 40th Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival: https://youtu.be/oJdUlGg568k?feature=shared * Plan Your Visit to Natchitoches at https://natchitoches.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. More about Natchitoches and its current events at https://natchitoches.com/Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show here: https://natchitoches-louisiana.podbean.com/ 

Pet & Horse Safety and Disaster Preparedness

In observance of National Pet Preparedness Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Pet Connection" Podcast focuses on pet and horse safety and disaster preparedness. 
FEATURED GUESTS- ANGELA LAWS - Cohost, veteran petsitter, and community manager at https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ - CHRISTY WOOD - World champion horse trainer, instructor, author, and horse show judge. See: https://wdnhorse.com/ 
The American Red Cross has steps you can follow to make an emergency plan for your animals. See: https://tinyurl.com/mtpv5x4s