Episodes
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
In celebration of the 96th Annual Academy Awards held on March 10, 2024, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast with award-winning vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer focuses on movie soundtracks and theme songs, the positive power of the arts and gratitude, food and cocktails, and much more! Johnny Schaefer co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 1st Sunday. Keep up with him and his music at https://hearjohnny.com/ RESOURCES & LINKS AS DISCUSSED ON THE PODCAST:* MOVIE SOUNDTRACK PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09VOyTCAuyiMUyZzmWk0tr?si=f3a701c8b65a41af * LA FONDA'S ATOMIC MARTINI RECIPE THAT CELEBRATE'S OPPENHEIMER: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/la-fonda-on-the-plazas-atomic-martini/ * ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES ARTICLE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/academy-museum-of-motion-pictures/ * LOS ALAMOS, NEW MEXICO WHERE OPPENHEIMER WORKED: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walk-in-the-footsteps-of-scientific-creative-giants-in-los-alamos-new-mexico/ * HOLLYWOOD HISTORY WITH STEVE SCHNEICKERT: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/steve-schneickert-hollywood-history/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
“Music to me is like breathing. I don’t get tired of breathing, I don’t get tired of music.” Ray CharlesFrom Ray Charles and Otis Redding to Little Richard and Clarence Carter, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates the African American music history of Georgia, the Peach State. Special guest is Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World. Joey, who co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 4th Sunday, is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ BIG BLEND RADIO EXTRAS: * Joey's "Sound of Georgia" episode: https://youtu.be/sCMbIUSFmqQ?feature=shared* Zakiya Hooker & Ollan Christopher Bell episode: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/zakiya-hooker-and-ollan-christopher-bell/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
In honor of World Whale Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show features global travelers and innkeepers Steve & Karen Wilson who talk about their whale watching experiences in North America and around the world from Washington State, Cape Cod, and Hawaii, to Tonga, Canada, South Africa, and the Galapagos Islands.Started in 1980 by Greg Kauffman, founder of the Pacific Whale Foundation in Maui, Hawaii, World Whale Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday in February. More: https://www.pacificwhale.org/ Known as "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville," Steve & Karen Wilson are the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. They also cohost Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast every 1st Tuesday. More about The Lion & The Rose B&B: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Photos by Steve & Karen Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
In honor of World Pangolin Day, observed every third Saturday of February, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast focuses on the characteristics of Pangolins, why they have become the most trafficked mammal in the world, and the wildlife conservation organizations that are working to save and protect them.
Wildlife Conservation Organizations Working to Protect and Save Pangolins include:
- Pangolin Crisis Fund: https://pangolincrisisfund.org/
- IUCN SSC Pangolin: https://pangolinsg.org/
- David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation: https://davidshepherd.org/species/pangolins/
- World Wildlife Fund: https://www.worldwildlife.org/
- Save Pangolins: https://www.savepangolins.org/
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Almond Day (Feb. 16, 2024) and National Almond with Chocolate Day (July 8, 2024) with fun facts about this beloved tree nut including it's history and cultural significance, amazing nutritional benefits, culinary uses, and sustainable farming. If you want to see the Almond Tree Blooming Season which happens between Mid-February and Mid-March, head to the Central California Valley region where over 80% of the world's almonds are grown. Plan your trip at https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ To purchase almonds, chocolate covered almonds, and other almond goodies, visit https://thepeanutpatch.com/ For a list of Almond Dishes from Around the World, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_almond_dishes RECIPES WITH ALMONDS and almond products such as milk and flour, as featured on our site, BlendRadioandTV.com:* Chocolate Covered Brownie Truffle Bites: http://tinyurl.com/y5z59t6f * Dried Cherry Granola: http://tinyurl.com/39bj3nsk * Cinammon Streusel French Toast: http://tinyurl.com/2z5uydv9 * Mike's Mighty Mediterranean Chopped Salad: http://tinyurl.com/bdsvy9kc * Fluffy Blueberry Cake: http://tinyurl.com/4yub6bss * Coconut Banana Bread: http://tinyurl.com/yvwawx2c * Shine & Shake Cocktail: http://tinyurl.com/2vp8fmxt * Sharon's Tiramisu Latte: http://tinyurl.com/4rz4pmzp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
In honor of Arizona becoming the 48th state admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912, today's episode of Big Blend Radio features Lisa Hopper, Executive Director of the Arizona Heroes Memorial. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oPNqMjY3EnQ The AZ Heroes Memorial pays tribute to Arizona's veterans, active military, first responders, and healthcare workers. The site in Naranja Park, Oro Valley, AZ is currently under construction, with an expected completion of Summer 2024. When complete, the Memorial will be open to the public, allowing for a dedicated space in which to remember and learn about the Grand Canyon State's heroes. Such a physical space is unique to Arizona. Learn more and be part of this honorable project, here: https://azheroesmemorial.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
From the pyramids of Egypt and the Sahara Desert of Morocco to the Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration in East Africa and Table Mountain in Cape Town, this episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Travel Africa Day (February 13). Africa is the world's second-largest continent covering approximately 11.7 million square miles, and is home to 7 Natural Wonders of the World including the Ngorongoro Crater, The Nile River, The Okavango Delta, The Sahara Desert, The Red Sea Reef, Serengeti Migration, and Mount Kilimanjaro. CHECK OUT BIG BLEND MAGAZINE ARTICLES & BIG BLEND RADIO PODCASTS COVERING AFRICA:* Jamie Clark - Adventures in Africa: http://tinyurl.com/55h3eub6 * Sharon Kurtz - King Tut & The Valley of The Kings: http://tinyurl.com/mr2xjmnm * Barbara Redding - Magical Tour of Morocco: http://tinyurl.com/3fap2r52 * Debbie Stone - Namibia's Little Five: http://tinyurl.com/mrx4sps5 * Debbie Stone - Chobe & Victoria Falls: http://tinyurl.com/nh9rhfpk * Debbie Stone - Captivating Cape Town: http://tinyurl.com/yt3xex4d * Elizabeth Willoughby - Epic Zimbabwe Road Trip: http://tinyurl.com/y79jxrrb * Elsa Van Der Byl - Hippos, Hotspots & Homelands: http://tinyurl.com/2s62nfnb * Elsa Van Der Byl - Sailing from Venice to Cape Town: http://tinyurl.com/yetjydne * Roxie LaFever - Roaming with Roxie: http://tinyurl.com/5x3xnvz8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
“Melodies bring memories, That linger in my heart, Make me think of Georgia, Why did we ever part?” by Stuart Gorrell and Hoagy CarmichaelFrom Ray Charles, Otis Redding, and James Brown, to REM, the B-52s, Allman Brothers, The Black Crowes, Outkast, Jason Aldean, and Johnny Mercer, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast celebrates National Georgia Day (Feb. 12) by honoring the diverse musical landscape of Georgia. Special guest is Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World. Joey, who co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 4th Sunday, is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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