Big Daily Blend

The Big Daily Blend podcast celebrates holidays and observances, music and pop culture, historic happenings, and even new legistlature. Check the episode notes for music playlists, and related articles, recipes, puzzles, and more.

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Episodes

Thursday Apr 13, 2023

HAPPY MAKE LUNCH COUNT DAY! From Plants & Peaches to Lunch, Movies & Literature, Outlaws and Scrabble, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings that connect with April 13, 2023.TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST features: “I Wish Lunch Could Last Forever” by Jimmy Buffet, “Peaches” by The Presidents of The United States of America, “The Scrabble Song” by Emily Kaitz, “Scrabblé Hustle” by J. Harrison Ghee & Brett Sullivan, “Book Club” by Arkells, “Shopping” by Barenaked Ladies, The Sundance Kid (From "Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid" Soundtrack) by Burt Bacharach, Gonna Fly Now (Theme From "Rocky") by Bill Conti, “Time Has Come Today” by The Chambers Brothers, “Cajun Girl” by Little Feat, “A Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles, “Honey” by Bobby Goldsboro, "Concrete Jungle" by Bob Marley & The Wailers, and “Rainforest” by Steffie Moonlady & Dennis Haklar.LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST:* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJJ8MfSy9qHd3Unp9hDfQoiY * SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FDu8gnLzZM4QDQ4OBSicg?si=1cd0d24271394435 CELEBRATE TODAY:* PUZZLE – Orchids (Parks & Plants): https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/nature-connection-plants-and-parks/ * PARK & ARTICLE – Organ Pipe National Monument: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/exploring-organ-pipe-cactus-nm/ * RECIPE – Seafood Salad Sandwich: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/seafood-salad-sandwich/ * TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW – Two Northern New Mexico B&B Destinations. Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/UsQ2aLzZpDE Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday Apr 12, 2023

HAPPY BIG WIND DAY! From Outer Space and a Big Wind to Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Licorice, Books & Recordings, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings that connect with April 12, 2023. TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST features: “Wind of Change” by Scorpions, “Countdown” by Rush, “Have You Seen My Baby” by Randy Newman, “Cherry Licorice” by The Felice Brothers, “The Book I Read” by Talking Heads, “Georgia on My Mind” by Ray Charles, “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder, “No More Walks in the Woods” by Eagles, “Cantaloupe Island” by Herbie Hancock, and “Travelin’ Man” by Bob Seger. LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST:* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJJqnGu6vqJI6v7f88xa4DQN* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ylr7EfZQkQFdXw0z8aV2M?si=9054ee8b1e6a4e2a CELEBRATE TODAY:* PUZZLE & PARK – San Pedro Riparian Conservation Area: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/san-pedro-riparian-conservation-area/* ARTICLE – Spring in England: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spring-in-england/* RECIPE – Cheese Stuffed Mini Rolls: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cheese-stuffed-mini-rolls/* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW – Award-winning author Matt Cost. Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/YxTJCpyNKoY Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Apr 11, 2023

HAPPY NATIONAL BARBERSHOP QUARTET DAY! From Submarines and Rockets to Black-eyed Dogs and Barbershop Reggae, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and hisoric happenings that connect with April 11, 2023. TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST features: “Willamette Fog” by Jon Durant, “Heartbeats” by José Gabriel González, “Black Eyed Dog” by Nick Drake, “Fondue Party” by Polyrhythmics, “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles, “My Rocket” by Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys, “Baby You Got What It Takes” by Buddy Guy & Joss Stone, “Barbershop” by Mike Love, “Louie, Louie” by Richard Berry & The Pharoahs, and “Tiger Rag” by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST:* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJKoKyBTAMTNO11z_VLEXDd6* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uoINKhC4MK3g87A4Nr471?si=035de226fc124414CELEBRATE TODAY:* PUZZLE & PARK – Palomar Mountain CA State Park: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/doane-valley-nature-trail/* ARTICLE - McMinnville’s Charms are Many: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mcminnvilles-charms-are-many/* RECIPE – Diane’s Cheese Scones: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dianes-cheese-scones/* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW – Dawnielle Tehama – Experience Willamette Valley, Oregon. Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/EAip0RfQzxo Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Apr 10, 2023

HAPPY GLOBAL WORK FROM HOME DAY! From Pets & Farm Animals to Writers & Musicians, Inventors & Siblings, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and hisoric happenings that connect with April 10, 2023. TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST features: “Pet Sounds” by The Beach Boys, “The Chicken” by Mississippi John Hurt, “My Dog & Me” by John Hiatt & The Goners, “Cinnamon Tree” by Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra, “Brothers & Sisters” by Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers, “Writer” by Paolo Nutini, “Hole in One” by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, “Chemistry” by Semisonic, “Safety Pin” by Marta Palombo, “Maiden Voyage” by Robin Gibb with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, “Exotica” by Martin Denny, “Stray Cat Strut” by Brian Setzer & Stray Cats, and “Swallow the Pain” by Pina Palau.LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST:* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIRcCXknqZRnkBo0aT8xd25* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/35PboZd8q8YrYCFSk7tEQQ?si=7e9ee49650b04bac CELEBRATE TODAY:* PUZZLE - Global Garden Walk in San Diego Botanical Garden: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/global-garden-walks-in-san-diego-botanic-garden/* ARTICLE - Pet Sitter Insider with Angela Laws: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/angela-laws-of-trustedhousesitters/* RECIPE – Cinnamon Streusel French Toast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cinnamon-streusel-french-toast/* PARK OF THE DAY - Asbury Woods in Erie, PA: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/asbury-woods-in-erie-pennsylvania/* VIDEO OF THE DAY – Lisa’s First & Last Golf Lesson: https://youtu.be/TVGRHVNVRdQ* TODAY’S BIG BLEND RADIO INTERVIEW - Francesca Grossman, Author of “Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain.” Airs at 4pm PT / 7pm ET here: https://youtu.be/wHs4vT9fIGg Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday Apr 09, 2023

HAPPY EASTER! From Breakast and Gin to Antiques and Unicorns, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and hisoric happenings that connect with April 9, 2023. TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST features: “Unflown” and “You Can’t Hide the Light” by Johnny Schaefer, “The Last Unicorn” by America, “Antique” by The Ghost Club, “Gin” by Hannah Unsalted, “Moon River” by Henry Mancini with Audrey Hepburn, “Breakfast in America” by SuperTramp, “On the Wings of a Dove” by Hal Ketchum, “Nashville Skyline Rag” by Bob Dylan, “Honey Don’t by Carl Perkins. LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST:* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIQuafaGvjTaeIPywexvanW* SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0eLAB0sjrbrvdR3YYMATHS?si=4d3bf31c79774d40 CELEBRATE TODAY:* PUZZLE – Pysanky Ukrainian Easter Eggs: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pysanky-ukrainian-easter-eggs/* ARTICLE – Protecting Your Antiques, Art & Collectibles: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/protecting-your-antiques-art-and-collectibles/* PODCAST - Prisoner of War Camps in Vietman & WWII: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/pow-camps-in-world-war-ll-and-the-vietnam-war/ * RECIPES - Tiffany’s Bed & Breakfast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/breakfast-at-tiffanys/* PARK OF THE DAY – Hot Springs National Park: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/take-the-waters-and-soak-up-the-history-in-hot-springs/ Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday Apr 08, 2023

HAPPY NATIONAL ALL IS OURS DAY ....! From Louisiana to Southern California, and the world of cosmic hippos, wine and roses, baseball and bonaroo, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and hisoric happenings that connect with April 8, 2023.Plus we have some Hollywood History with Steve Schneickert! TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST features: “Blue Sky Day” by The Madisons, “Flight of the Cosmic Hippo” by Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, “Desitively Bonnaroo” by Dr. John, “This Land is Your Land” by Tom Morello & The Nightwatchman, “Mary Pickford” by Katie Melau, “Days of Wine and Roses” by Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini, “Take Five” by Carmen McCrae & The Dave Brubeck Quartet, “The Windmills of My Mind / Going Out of My Head” Medley by The Lennon Sisters, “Crystal Ball” by Jon Roniger & The Good for Nothin’ Band, and ”Sands of Time” by Bay Station. LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST:* YOUTUBE: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIQzK5QCqAj-t2IU888eUJU⁠* SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qTclmCbV8c2ccu4k4BZQ5?si=df5a7976b89e4f37⁠ CELEBRATE TODAY:* ARTICLE OF THE DAY – Culinary Adventure in Natchitoches, Louisiana: ⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/go-on-a-culinary-adventure-in-natchitoches-louisianas-oldest-city/⁠ * RECIPE OF THE DAY – Ruth’s Apple Roses: ⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/ruths-apple-roses/⁠* PUZZLE & PARK OF THE DAY – Lake Cuyamaca in Northeast San Diego, CA: ⁠https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/lake-cuyamaca-california/⁠* BIG BLEND RADIO SHOW oF THE DAY – Spring in Sunny Palm Springs, CA. Listen at 4pm PT / 7pm ET or later at ⁠https://youtu.be/Udtp1tppnuU⁠ Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠https://nationalparktraveling.com/⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Apr 07, 2023

HAPPY NATIONAL NO HOUSEWORK DAY ....! From Coffee and Beer, to Newspapers, Matches, Fort Windy, Marbles and Football, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and hisoric happenings that connect with April 7, 2023. TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST features: "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys, "One More Cup of Coffee (Valley Below) by The White Stripes, "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" by George Thorogood & The Destroyers, "Building a Fire" by Shelley King, "Against the Wind" by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, "Lewis & Clark" by Tommy Emmanuel, "Marbles" by Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles, "We Will Rock You" by Queen, "The Sun Always Shines on TV" by A-ha, "Newspaper Wife" by Vonda Shepard, "Bali Hai" by Peggy Lee, "April in Paris" by Billie Holiday, "The Moment of Truth" by Survivor, "Song from the Hills" by Ravi Shankar.LISTEN TO THE MUSIC PLAYLISTS HERE: * YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJJc5gLZUiuGD_0QO7ZVjGqa * SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WMijMvdYuUZ76qPNKEaqW?si=405e71bf28e54699 CELEBRATE TODAY:* ARTICLE OF THE DAY – Brewmance Documentary Movie podcast: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/brewmance-movie/ * RECIPE OF THE DAY – Fluffy Blueberry Cake by Pascal Naessen: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fluffy-blueberry-cake/ * PUZZLE – Colorado’s Grand Valley: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/discover-colorados-grand-valley/ * PARK OF THE DAY – For Union National Monument in New Mexico: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/fort-windy-endures-through-time/* BIG BLEND RADIO SHOW oF THE DAY – Photographer Jim Schlett at Fort Union National Monument. Listen at 4pm PT / 7pm ET or later at https://youtu.be/q8SV4ok2tZ8Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at https://blendradioandtv.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at https://nationalparktraveling.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday Apr 06, 2023

HAPPY SORRY CHARLIE DAY ....! From Burritos and Popcorn to Divas, Tartans, Athletes and Airplanes, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and hisoric happenings that connect with April 6, 2023. TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST: * YOUTUBE: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJLIER4psVrhiwIu8CivdMvY⁠ * SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JzFhBK9I8tEeKcYZhuj9e?si=0a5a6419c0384e95⁠CELEBRATE TODAY:* ARTICLE OF THE DAY – Best & Worst Cookware: ⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/best-and-worst-cookware/⁠ * PUZZLE – Black Bear Painting by Joy Collier: ⁠https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/black-bear-jigsaw-puzzle/⁠ * PARK OF THE DAY – Naranja Park in Oro Valley, Arizona: ⁠https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/naranja-park-in-oro-valley-arizona/⁠ * BIG BLEND RADIO SHOW oF THE DAY – Spring & Summer Travel in Tulare County, CA. Listen at 4pm PT / 7pm ET or later at ⁠https://youtu.be/W91Lx0kjY9A⁠ Today's show was recorded from Lubbock, Texas. Keep up with Big Blend Magazines and Big Blend Radio shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blendradioandtv.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour at ⁠https://nationalparktraveling.com/⁠ Special THANK YOU to Christy Wood at Wood ‘N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, CA: ⁠https://www.wdnhorse.com/⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast

Produced by Big Blend Radio, this daily pop culture podcast celebrates the day or month holidays, observances, historic happenings, and even new legislature. Be sure to check each episode's show notes for related resource including music playlists, articles, puzzles, and recipes.

Big Blend Radio is hosted and produced by the digital nomad mother-daughter team Lisa D. Smith (daughter) and Nancy J. Reid (mother), who also publish various digital Big Blend Magazines while traveling full-time on their Love Your Parks Tour where they document parks and public public lands across America.  More at BlendRadioandTV.com and NationalParkTraveling.com. 



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