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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Monday Oct 14, 2024

Celebrate National Mushrooom Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show featuring Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor. Hear about how to wash, prepare and cook different types of mushrooms, and how to make his roasted mushroom recipe.
CHEF IVAN'S MUSHROOM RECIPES:- ROASTED MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/roasted-mushrooms-recipe/ - ZINFANDEL STEAKHOUSE MUSHROOMS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/zinfandel-steakhouse-mushrooms/ - MUSHROOM PROVOLONE BURGER: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mushroom-provolone-burger/ 
Follow Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm36M-s22iuKRDKPlZXl46Lr 

Sunday Oct 13, 2024

With today being International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction, we're revisiting this summer of 2023 episode of Big Blend Radio's NATURE CONNECTION Show that features ecologists Adrienne Edwards and Rachel Schleiger, authors of "FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME: A Manual for Readiness in Wildfire Country."
A must have for homeowners living in wildfire country, FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME is a hardworking guide to mitigating the risk of wildfire spreading to homes and property through the use of native plants and garden design. In addition to design recommendations and maintenance techniques, the book features an in-depth list of hundreds of native plants that have evolved to coexist with fires. Edwards and Schleiger diligently explore how and why these plants sustain wildlife and are powerful tools for defending homes from wildfires. Approachable and thorough, FIRESCAPING YOUR HOME is an essential guide to teach homeowners how to protect their property while cultivating a lush and attractive landscape. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/firescaping-your-home/ 
 

Friday Oct 11, 2024

In honor of International Day of the Girl Child, we're revisiting this Big Blend Radio panel discussion that shines the spotlight on some of the challenges that girls face around the world while also sharing solutions, and ways to empower and inspire. 
FEATURED GUESTS:* SHETAL SHAH -  A former educator and author of "Shakti Girls,"  a  beautifully illustrated a collection of poems illustrating the stories of 13 unforgettable, powerful Indian women that reflect the diversity of India and its diaspora. More: https://www.shetal-shah.com/  
* ILLANA RAIA –  Recently named one the first 250 entrepreneurs on the Forbes Next 1000 List, Illana Raia is the founder and CEO of Être - a mentorship platform for girls. She is also the author of "Être: Girls, Who Do You Want To Be?" and "The Epic Mentor Guide."  More: https://www.illanaraia.com/
and https://www.etregirls.com/  
* KIMBERLY BEHRE KENNA - Author of the Brave Girls Collection, a middle-grade book series, that includes debut middle grade novel "Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade" (Regal House/Fitzroy), and her newest book “Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm” (Black Rose). More: https://www.kimberlybehrekenna.com/ 
* SARAH LAMBIE - President & Co-Founder of Rescue One More. Over one third of all girls in Uganda experience abuse. Rescue One More provides children in Uganda with a pathway to safety, justice, and healing while working to bring an end to child sexual violence once and for all. More: https://rescueonemore.com/ 
CHECK OUT OUR "GIRL POWER" MUSIC PLAY LIST:* On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/3b4xdudm * On Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdhbudwd 
SPECIAL THANK YOU to our literary publicist friends at Books Forward who helped us with this show. More: https://booksforward.com/ 

Thursday Oct 10, 2024

Celebrate National Family History Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" History Show that features a panel discussion with avid family history researchers who share some of their genealogy journeys. 
FEATURED GUESTS:- GLYNN BURROWS - Family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. See: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ - JO CLARK – Travel writer and photographer. See: https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ - LISA EVANS – Travel writer and author. See: https://writerlisa.com/ - CLIFFORD GARSTANG – Editor, writer, and author. See: https://cliffordgarstang.com/ - KIMBERLY HESS– Author of "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran.” See:  https://unexpectedlifeofsarahbcochran.com/ - JOHNNY SCHAEFER - Singer/songwriter. See: https://hearjohnny.com/ - ERYNN LEIGH – Writer and author. See: https://erynnleigh.com/ - ANNA BARTKOWSKI – Author and family heirloom collector. See: https://annabartkowski.com/ - KATHLEEN WALLS – Travel writer and author. See: https://americanroads.net/  and https://katywalls.com/ 

Wednesday Oct 09, 2024

From ablation to arrhythmia, this episode of Big Blend Radio's HEART HEALTHY LIVING WITH DR JACKIE Podcast observes National Health Literacy Month (October) with a discussion on various cardiology terms.
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. Follow the Podcast: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/ 

Monday Oct 07, 2024

Celebrate Music Monday with episode of Big Blend Radio's A TOAST TO THE ARTS Show featuring Milwuakee-based producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist Jim Eannelli who discusses his music and debut solo album, "Just Deserts." 
Jim Eannelli has been in every sort of band from hard rock to synth pop; he worked with Rick Derringer on the Colour Radio record, played guitar, performed and recorded with both former BoDean Sam Llanas and the Shivvers, the ‘80s power-pop band that finally gained international recognition in recent years. 
Dipping into a trove of original songs written over the years, Eannelli’s “Just Deserts” encapsulates his experiences in life as well as music. The songs are deeply rooted in his years as a member of diverse bands. Out now through Happy Growl Records, “Just Deserts” is available on web streaming and download services, and CD’s at local record shops and through Ebay.com. 
Keep up with Jim at https://www.facebook.com/JimEannelli 

Sunday Oct 06, 2024

Celebrate the Fall Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show that features a lively discussion on food, beer and wine, travel and events, family tradtions, and more.
FEATURED GUESTS:- JOHNNY SCHAEFER – Award-winning singer/songwriter and cohost of the Big Daily Blend show every 1st Sunday. See: https://hearjohnny.com/ - WARD HEINRICHS – San Diego employment attorney. See: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ - TIFFANY BERTRAM – Co-owner of Tiffany’s Bed & Breakfast near Hot Springs, Arkansas. See: https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/ - LISA EVANS – Travel writer and author of "100 Things To Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die." See: https://writerlisa.com/ - JO CLARK – Travel writer and photographer. See: https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ - CLIFFORD GARSTANG – Editor, writer, and author. See: https://cliffordgarstang.com/ - DIANE DOBRY – Food, wine, and travel writer. See: http://gettinghungary.com/, https://discoverydaze.com/,  https://hungarianaquarian.com/ 
PLUS, CHECK OUT:- Johnn Schaefer's Halloween Song "Who Put The Ghosts There?" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8og6SKnABfw?feature=shared - Big Blend Radio's "Hello October" Music Playlist on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6MsNG24qzf2BCmNDa5UWYv?si=50484a76675f4e44 - Jo Clark's Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing article: https://recipestravelculture.com/ultimate-halloween-candy-wine-pairings/ 

Saturday Oct 05, 2024

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," talks with Robert Schueller of Melissa's Specialty Produce about their fabulous fall produce and specialty snacks. 
Hear about Muscato Grapes, Pomegranates, and Chocolate Persimmons, all kinds of Winter Squash including Pink Pumpkins, Spaghetti, and Buttercup, plus, their delicious Baby Dutch Potatoes. Other fall favorites include Fruit-filled Crepes, Chile & Lime Seasoning, and Green Hatch Pepper Cashews. Check out Linda's article plus Melissa's recipe for Butternut Squash Casserole, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-bounty-of-autumn-exploring-the-seasons-finest-fall-produce/ 
Travel writer Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1LoD5wiSJu4NM4KZxuJYoj 
Follow Diva Linda's adventures here: https://allingoodtaste.info/ 
Learn more about Melissa's Specialty Produce: https://www.melissas.com/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on other Big Blend Radio Network Channels including the "Big Daily Blend," and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

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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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