Big Daily Blend

Travel Writer and Author Norm Bour - COVID Stories

March 11, 2024 is National COVID-19 Day, marking the day that the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus a global pandemic. With it being a day to reflect on the positive power of the human spirit, and reiliency, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast features "From the Vault" Interview with world traveler, travel writer, and author Norm Bour who discusses his book, “COVID Stories: Positive Lessons that Started Very, Very Badly…” The book profiles 19 writers (The COVID19 Collective) from across the country and around the world, as they share how the pandemic actually helped them. More: https://asknormb.wixsite.com/covidstories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Life and Times of Movement Lawyer Fay Stender

In honor of International Day of Women Judges (March 10, 2024), this Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" interview features retired judge and acclaimed author Lise Pearlman who discusses her comprehensive biography, “Call Me Phaedra: The Life and Times of Movement Lawyer Fay Stender.” The biography examines Stender’s life, from her childhood to her amazing legal successes in a hostile environment, her pioneering work for prison reform, and her bitter falling out with the infamous radicals whom she molded into Movement icons. More: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/lise-pearlman-call-me-phaedra/ Featured music is “Freedom Has a Way” by James Saunders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crazy for Meatballs!

Celebrate National Meatball Day, March 9, 2024 with today's Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" podcasts with Mama Gizzi and Ruth Milstein!MAMA GIZZI: Hear this conversation with Leah "Mama" Gizzi and John Storch, owners of Mama Gizzi Pasta in Lake Worth, Florida. Pasta is Amore! In operation since 2007, Mama Gizzi's Pasta is known for offering the finest pasta and tastiest Italian meals and desserts to many of Palm Beach County’s finest restaurants and homes. Mama Gizzi's superior, hand-crafted pasta is made with only the finest ingredients. Home of the "No Drama Mama" Dinner Kit, Mama Gizzi is also a wholesale food supplier for restaurants and country clubs, as well as a catering business preparing everything from dessert platters to full meals for family events, office parties, and holiday happenings large and small. See our story: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/no-drama-mama-a-full-flavored-mama-gizzi-pasta-experience/RUTH MILSTEIN: Author of the Gourmand award-winning book "Cooking with Love: Ventures Into The New Israeli Cuisine," Ruth shares cooking tips and how to make her recipe for Chicken Meatballs in a tomato sauce. It's perfect for families and holiday get-togethers. See her recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/chicken-meatballs-in-tomato-sauce/For Ruth's book and more recipes see https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shetal Shah - Author of Shakti Girls

In honor of International Women's Day this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio features Shetal Shah, a former educator and author of "Shakti Girls," a beautifully illustrated collection of poems showcasing the stories of 13 unforgettable, powerful Indian women that reflect the diversity of India and its diaspora. The book includes representations of over 10 different industries, such as women in science, politics, math, activism and sports.Indian women have been breaking ceilings and ushering in powerful change for decades, and “Shakti Girls” takes the opportunity to celebrate that with girls and women of all ages. More at www.shetal-shah.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating the Plant Powered Palate

In honor of March 7, 2024 being Plant Power Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates vegetarianism and reducetrianism with this Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" interview with Brian Kateman, President and Co-Founder of the Reducetarian Foundation. CHECK OUT THESE PLANT POWERED PODCAST INTERVIEWS, RECIPES, BOOKS & RESOURCES: * The Reducetarian Solution: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-reducetarian-solution/* The Sweet & Sacory Life by Yecenia Currie: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/yecenia-currie-sweet-and-savory-life/* Viva La Vegan Happy Hour with John Schlimm: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/viva-la-vegan-happy-hour-party-recipes/* Cooking with Ruth Milsten Podcast & Recipes: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ruth-howard-milstein/* Big Blend Vegetarian Recipe Guide: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/vegetarian-vegan-recipes/This podcast is also featured on these Big Blend Radio shows: "Eat, Drink & Be Merry," and "Quality of Life." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guitar Master Pierre Bensusan Tours the US

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" and "Toast to The Arts" podcasts features Pierre Bensusan, an award-winning world music fingerstyle guitar master. Hear about his 2024 and 2025 North American tours, composing and performing his music, his signature Lowden guitars,a and indepth discussion on the positive power of music. Pierre's latest album is "Azwan,“ primarily a solo instrumental album on which the guitar is conceived as an orchestra, delivering melody, bass, chords and counterpoint in the same space. Keep up with Pierre and his music and tour schedule at https://www.pierrebensusan.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Vivian Conan - Losing the Atmosphere

In honor of March 5th being National Dissociative Disorder Awareness Day we are refeaturing this Big Blend Radio "Quality of Life" podcast conversation with author Vivian Conan.Vivian Conan felt unreal and disconnected. She spoke to faces in the mirror that were not her own. And after years of therapy and multiple hospitalizations, she had a diagnosis: dissociative identity disorder (once known as multiple personality disorder.) Vivian discusses some of the stories covered in her memoir, “Losing the Atmosphere: A Memoir, A Baffling Disorder, A Search for Help, and the Therapist Who Understood." More at: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/vivian-conan-losing-the-atmosphere/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tucson Sisters in Crime Authors and Writers

This episode of Big Blend Radio features a TUCSON SISTERS IN CRIME panel discussion with some of the member writers and authors who will be at this year's Tucson Festival of Books, held March 9 & 10, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Hear about their writing, books, and inspirations, plus, some of the short stories featured in the Tucson Sister in Crime book, "Trouble in Tucson: A Left Coast Anthology."Featured Guests:- Editor Eva Eldridge: http://evaeldridge.com - Elaine A Powers: https://elaineapowers.com/ - Janet Alcorn: https://janetalcorn.com/ - Susan Cummins Miller: http://www.susancumminsmiller.com - Kathy McIntosh: http://www.kathymcintosh.com/ - Marty Eberhardt: https://martyeberhardt.com/ - Lauryn Christopher: https://www.laurynchristopher.com - Laurie Fagan: https://www.readlauriefagen.com/ - DR Ransdell: https://www.dr-ransdell.com/ Also, listen to the Big Blend Radio podcast covering some of the stories in the anthology, "Trouble in Tucson, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/trouble-in-tucson-anthology/ Learn more about the Tucson Sisters in Crime at https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.