Big Daily Blend

Carol Channing and Hot Chocolate!

"Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward." Carol Channing (January 31, 1923 - January 15, 2019)Get ready for us to dip our toes into hot chocolate on this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast! Enjoy our celebration of National Hot Chocolate Day while we also honor the life and legacy of actress and comedian Carol Channing with a special tribute by Steve Schneickert. Recipe of the Day is European Drinking Chocolate, see: http://tinyurl.com/324w77af Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tips on Planning a Vacation

“To Travel is to Live.” Hans Christian AndersenFrom solo adventures and romantic escapes to road trips and multigeneraltional cruises, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Plan for Vacation Day (January 30) with some well-learned travel advice. OUR WEBSITES & RESOURCES FOR TRAVEL INSPIRATION* Park & Travel Site: https://nationalparktraveling.com/ * Big Blend Site: https://blendradioandtv.com/ * Our Big Blend Experts: http://tinyurl.com/2ua49xkm * Parks & Travel Facebook Group: http://tinyurl.com/r2mzrmjw * "Traveler's Tales" Music Playlist on Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/339jwvs9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating Kansas, The Sunflower State

From Dodge City to Paola, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates Kansas, "The Sunflower State," which was admitted to the Union as our 34th US State on January 29, 1861. Along with some music, movie, and literary pop culture, hear about the state's history, parks, and famous travel routes like Route 66 and the Jefferson Highway, and the Santa Fe and Pony Express National Historic Trails. PLAYLIST of BLEND RADIO Podcasts featuring Kansas: * YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/pc9nhces * Soundcloud: http://tinyurl.com/4hbhakk3 FAMOUS KANSAS - Check out this list on Wikipedia: http://tinyurl.com/3cykh42h Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Music Unites and Builds Community

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” PlatoThis episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates Global Community Engagement Day with a discussion on how music has the power to unite and build community. FEATURED GUESTS:- JOEY STUCKEY who co-hosts every 4th Sunday and is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ - VINCENT JAMES - Co-Founder of Keep Music Alive and co-author of "88+ Ways Music Can Change Your Life." Both editions of the book are available on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/yme32p4x. More: https://www.keepmusicalive.org/ SONG OF THE DAY: "One Song at a Time" by Joey Stuckey. Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NAjm9WTVVDE?feature=shared PUZZLE OF THE DAY: Online jigsaw puzzle of Standin' on the Corner Park mural in Winslow, Arizona. See: http://tinyurl.com/3wc47nr3 MOVIE OF THE DAY: “Mr Holland's Opus" starring Richard Dreyfuss, Glenn Headly, Jay Thomas. More: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113862/ RECIPE OF THE DAY: Erin's Farmstyle Chili which is perfect for community gatherings and potlucks, see: http://tinyurl.com/2yzafamv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shelley Whizin - Let’s Have Some Chocolate Cake!

"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." Charles M. SchulzThis episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Chocolate Cake Day (January 27) with Shelley Whizin, author and transformational life coach. Check out Shelley's family recipe "The Shirley Whizin Killer Chocolate Cake" Here: http://tinyurl.com/3urvjrvj BOOK OF THE DAY: “What Do You Bring to the Table: A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life” by Shelley Whizin. More: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/products SONG OF THE DAY: "Chocolate Cake" by Crowded House: https://youtu.be/M699TqhO06k?feature=shared Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christy Wood and Linda Ballou - Books for Horse Lovers

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast is all about Books for Horse Lovers.
 
FEATURED GUESTS:
* CHRISTY WOOD is a world champion horse trainer also exhibiting in jumping and trail, a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations, and owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Hear about her books "Hoofprints Across Time: A Trail Ride to Remember," “Ranger: The Little Horse with a Big Heart,” and “Your Best Horse Show: A Guide for Managers and Exhibitors." Visit: https://wdnhorse.com/
 
* LINDA BALLOU is a horse lover, world traveler, outdoor enthusiaast, travel writer, and author of multiple books including "Embrace of the Wild: Inspired by Equestrian Explorer Isabella Bird" and "The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon: A Transforming Journey on the John Muir Trail." Her podcast "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" airs every 3rd Wednesday here:  https://lost-angel-travel-adventures.podbean.com/ 
Visit: http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/
 

Kathleen Walls and Diane Dobry - Fabulous Florida!

From St. Augustine to the Everglades and beyond, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Florida Day (January 25) with travel writers Kathleen Walls and Diane Dobry. Hear about parks and destinations, historic sites and haunted history, food and drink and more. FEATURED GUESTS: * KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author of numerous Florida books. Visit http://www.katywalls.com/ and https://www.americanroads.net/ * DIANE DOBRY - Travel writer, podcaster, and memoirist. More: https://discoverydaze.com, and https://hungarianaquarian.com/ FLORIDA PODCASTS: Check out our Big Blend Radio archive of expert Florida podcasts with travel writers, authors, musicians, artists, historians, and more:* ON YOUTUBE: http://tinyurl.com/ykw79ryk * ON SOUNDCLOUD: http://tinyurl.com/43vwv9pb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peanut Butter Pleasures

Do you prefer smooth, or chunky? This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Peanut Butter Day (January 24) with some fun peanut butter history, fun facts, and a conversation with Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona.Check out Donna's yummy recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/ Learn more about The Peanut Patch and shop online at https://thepeanutpatch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.