Big Daily Blend

Donald Hafner - Exploring America's National Parks

Celebrating Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Parks & Travel" Podcast features Don Hafner, who along with his wife Shelly, went to all 59 of the National Parks in 59 weeks during 2014/15. To date, they have visited 62 of America's National Parks, 48 US States, 22 foreign countries, and at least 30 national parks overseas. They've been north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Tropic of Capricorn, swam in all five oceans, and visited 5 of the 7 continents. Don is host to #ParkChat held on Wednesdays at 9pm EST on Twitter (X). Follow him @59NationalParks on Twitter (X) and Instagram. 

Dr. Jackie Eubany - Men's Heart Health

Did You Know that Heart Disease remains the Number One Killer of Men in the United States?  In honor of June being Men's Health Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast is all about Heart Health for Men. Hear about prevention, along with easy (and fun) lifestyle and dietary changes that can boost heart health. 
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 at 12pm PST. Follow the Podcast: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/ 

Happy National Corn on the Cob Day!

Happy National Corn on the Cob Day! This fun "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio features 5-Star Chef Ivan Flowers who explains how to make Elote, Mexican-style Corn on the Cob, and shares other cooking tips! Perfect for summer grilling, you can check out his Elote recipe here: blendradioandtv.com/listing/chef-ivan-flowers/

Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw - 19: The Musical

Celebrate Women's History, and Audiobook Appreciation Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw, creators of the groundbreaking new musical audiobook “19: The Musical.” 
Originally created and performed on stage, "19: The Musical" shares the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt, Inez Milholland and the other suffragists who fought to get women the right to vote - The 19th Amendment. The inspirational story of these fearless women is brought to life through jazz, traditional musical standards style, spoken word, and hints of gospel. Alice Paul and the suffragist's fight for equality have been re-imagined for a new generation with a poignant and uplifting message that will resonate for years to come. 
Learn more: https://www.19themusical.com/ 

Author Kelley Skoloda - A Way Back to Health

In honor of National Cancer Thrivers Day, we are revisiting this "from the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show with Kelley Skoloda, author of “A Way Back to Health: 12 Lessons from a Cancer Survivor”. 
Kelley Skoloda was the healthiest person she knew—until the day she became a cancer patient. During her first, routine colonoscopy, Kelley received a shocking diagnosis: colon cancer. Three years later, her book reveals how stories can be powerful motivators and how painful distraction can be turned into advocacy and action. More: https://www.awaybacktohealth.com/ 

Thomas Paine - From England to America and Back

In celebration of today being National Thomas Paine Day (June 8), also called Free Thinkers Day, this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" podcast featured Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in England.  Hear about the life of Thomas Paine and his historic ties between England and America. Thomas Paine was an English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary. He was the author of “Common Sense” and “The American Crisis.”  Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/thomas-paine-from-england-to-america-and-back/ 
Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio, every fourth Saturday.

Celebrating Donuts Around the World

Celebrate National Donut Day on this episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer Sharon K. Kurtz and host Lisa D. Smith who discuss National Donut Day History, and all types of donuts you can enjoy around the world.
Read about the donuts Sharon tasted (and many other tasty dishes) in Poland in her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-taste-of-poland-from-michelin-stars-to-hidden-gems/ 
Check out Terri Bailey's All American Donut Recipe, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-all-american-donut/ 

Hiking Your Feelings in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

In celebration of June being Great Outdoors Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Sequoia Country" Podcast with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the upcoming Hike and Heal Sequoia National Park Wilderness Wellness Retreats. These retreats are facilitated by Sydney and Barry Williams of Hiking My Feelings in partnership with the Sequoia Parks Conservancy Field Institute. Starting in June, there will be three retreats this summer.
FEATURED GUESTS:- NICOLE STIVERS of the Sequoia Parks Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park and Lake Kaweah. They fund and enable park projects and programs that protect, preserve, and provide access to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.  Visit https://sequoiaparksconservancy.org/ - SYDNEY WILLIAMS -  Author, and Founder & CEO of Hiking My Feelings. This unique organization is on a mission to improve community health by creating opportunities for people to experience the healing power of nature.More at: https://hikingmyfeelings.org/ 
Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake.  Plan your visit to Tulare County  at https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ 
Select featured photos are by Barry Williams / Hiking Your Feelings.