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Author Leonce Gaiter - A Memory of Fictions (or) Just Tiddy-Boom

Celebrate National Read a New Book Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio with acclaimed author Leonce Gaiter who discusses his writing and latest book, “A Memory of Fictions (or) Just Tiddy-Boom."
For readers who like their fiction in the grand, old-school tradition comes a jazzy, genre-bending historical fiction/memoir featuring a compelling Black protagonist who presents a fascinating take on 'the Black anti-hero.' "A Memory of Fictions (or) Just Tiddy-Boom" (Legba Books) paints a vivid, wildly entertaining portrait of Jessie Vincent Grandier, the striving African American middle class that shaped him in the 1960s, and a Black man navigating white worlds through the Reagan 80s. More at https://www.leoncegaiter.com/ 

Iowa Artist Grant Wood - American Gothic

In honor of today being Iowa's Statehood Day (Dec. 28, 1846), we're revisiting this Big Blend Radio interview with artist Victoria Chick who talks about the life, art, and legacy of noteworthy Iowa artist Grant Wood (1861-1942). Grant Wood was a master metal craftsman, jeweler, teacher, interior decorator, and a fine artist both celebrated and reviled during his lifetime. The turning point in his art life came when he exhibited “American Gothic” at the 1930 Chicago Art Institute Exhibition where it won a medal and was purchased by the Art Institute. Read Victoria's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-art-career-and-legacy-of-grant-wood/ 
Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work:  https://victoriachick.com/ 

Wildlife Adventure in Ecuador

With today marking the anniversary (Dec. 27, 1831) of when Charles Darwin embarked on his journey aboard the HMS Beagle, during which he began to formulate the theory of evolution, we're revisiting this Big Blend Radio epsidoe with travel,  writer and photographer Melanie Votaw who talks about her amazing bird and wildlife watching adventures in Ecuador, which happens to be among the top 10 most biodiverse countries in the world. She visited three regions for a luxurious 16-day “wildlife extravaganza” that included giant sea turtles and iguanas, frigate birds and Galapagos hawks, hummingbirds, toucans, squirrel monkeys, stinky vultures and even a pygmy marmoset! Read here story in this archived digital Parks & Travel Magazine here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/wildlife-adventure-in-ecuador/ 

Thinking of Becoming a Homeowner in England?

In celebration of National Homeowners Day, we're checking on what it would be like to own a home in England.
Check out this recent episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows who focuses on real estate opportunities in England. See his article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/considering-a-move-to-england/ 
Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z 
Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 
 

Steve March-Torme - I Remember Christmas Time

Happy Christmas! Today we're revisiting this episode of Big Blend Radio with vocalist, composer, and musician Steve March-Torme. The son of legendary singer-songwriter Mel Torme and the stepson of well-known actor/comedian Hal March, Steve is a talented entertainer in his own right.  Since the late 1970s, he has been a successful singer, entertainer, recording artist, TV & radio host and has toured extensively worldwide to an ever-growing fan base.
Steve has written a brand new, original Christmas song entitled I Remember Christmastime.  It’s a beautiful, nostalgic, sentimental salute to fond remembrances of the Christmas seasonand was released 76 years after Mel Torme co-wrote the iconic The Christmas Song (commonly subtitled as Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire), which became a huge holiday hit for Nat King Cole in 1946 and again in 1961.  More about Steve at https://www.stevemarchtorme.com/ 

Fascinating Family History Research Stories & Findings

Celebrate National Roots Day with Glynn Burrows, as he discusses Family History Research with three special guests, and everyone has some fascinating stories and findings from their genealogy adventures to share! Read Glynn's Family History Research article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/family-research-in-many-guises/  
FEATURED GUESTS* ARYN YOUNGLESS is a writer and genealogist in the Los Angeles region. Visit:  https://www.genealogybyaryn.com/ * JO CLARK is a travel writer and photographer in South Carolina who is actively researching her family history in the UK. See her Gettysburg Family History story, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/gettysburg-in-the-footsteps-of-ancestors/ * ELAINE POWERS is a retired biologist and author in Tucson, Arizona and board member of the Tucson Sisters in Crime writers group. She's related to Edgar Allan Poe! Visit: https://elaineapowers.com/ 
GLYNN BURROWS is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research.* Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/  * Follow his podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um 

Let’s Celebrate Winter and the Holiday Season!

From favorite foods to music, movies, and traditions, Celebrate Winter and the Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey and travel writer Jo Clark.  
CHECK OUT: - Joey's Christmas Music Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/dnu7ufzy - Big Blend Radio's December & Winter Holiday Playlist on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yvebyewx - Jo's Rudolph Christmas Cocktail Recipe: https://recipestravelculture.com/the-rudolph-christmas-cocktail/ - Jo's Myrtrle Beach Christmas Podcast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/christmas-and-holiday-fun-in-myrtle-beach/  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/ 
Based in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Jo Clark is a travel, food, and wine writer and an award-winning photographer. She is a regular expert guest on Big Blend Radio and hosts Big Blend Radio’s JO GOES EVERYWHERE Podcast. Keep up with her adventures at https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ 
Follow the BIG DAILY BLEND Show, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/ 

Author Kevin Moore - Christmas Stories II

Unwrap the magic of Christmas and the Winter Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring best-selling author Kevin Moore who talks about his new book, "Christmas Stories: Volume II," that shares tales that will warm your heart and spark your imagination.
In this eagerly awaited follow-up to his #1 Amazon bestseller, "Christmas Stories: 7 Original Short Stories," Moore masterfully crafts a tapestry of unforgettable characters and heartwarming narratives that embody the essence of the holiday season. 
Journey with a young boy who creates a profound and mystical Christmas for his community, a woman who stumbles upon a mysterious pink gift card filled with unexpected surprises, and a troubled young man who hears the magical sound of snowflakes falling. Each story invites you on a path of self-discovery, love, and miracles.
With a range of stories from heartbreaking to humorous, magical to everyday, Moore’s protagonists experience profound transformations. They find hope, learn valuable lessons, and uncover the true meaning of Christmas. Perfect for savoring by the fire or during life’s daily journeys, this captivating collection reminds us that the magic of the holiday is real—if we only open our hearts to it.
Learn more at https://kevinmoorepublishing.com/