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Lust, infidelity, and betrayal centered the historically famous Beecher-Tilton adultery trial where Theodore Tilton, his wife Elizabeth Tilton, and Reverend Henry Ward Beecher are exposed for their extramarital affairs, embodying the new 19th century concept of “free love.” 
In observance of Women's History Month and National Reading Month, this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's WAY BACK When History Show features author Barbara Southard who discusses her historical fiction debut, “Unruly Human Hearts” where she brings life to the one voice unheard throughout the infamous case–the adulteress herself. Learn more at: https://www.barbarasouthard.com/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Channel and "A Toast to The Arts" Channel. Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Celebrate Women's History Month and National Reading Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring members of the Tucson Sister in Crime who you can meet in their booth at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 15-16, 2025. 
FEATURED GUESTS- Eva Eldridge: https://evaeldridge.com/ - Millicent Eidson: https://drmayamaguire.com/ - Anna Dalhaimer Bartkowski: https://annabartkowski.com/ - Kathy McIntosh: http://www.kathymcintosh.com/  - Paula F. Winskye: http://www.winskyebooks.com/  - Marty Eberhardt: https://martyeberhardt.com - Lauryn Christopher: www.laurynchristopher.com  - Lori Pollard Johnson: https://www.facebook.com/lori.pollard.johnson.books  
Learn more about the Tucson Sisters in Crime at https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/ 

March is Listening Awareness Month, and while we often think of listening as something we do for others, it truly begins with listening to ourselves. We live in a world filled with noise—external chatter, social media, news updates, and the constant hum of distractions. But how often do we pause and really listen—not just to others, but to our own inner wisdom?
This episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL DIVING SUNDAY Show with Shelley Whizin focuses on the Art of Listening. You can read Shelley's article that offers tips on how to Master the Art of Listening, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-art-of-listening/
And, check out the new seasonal Big Blend "Soul Diving" digital publication featuring her past articles and podcasts here:  https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/ylqx/#p=1 
SHELLEY WHIZIN is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life." Keep up with Shelley and her coaching programs, courses, and workshops here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com/ 
Tune in to Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show every first Sunday here: http://tinyurl.com/2bjbectk 
This episode is also being shared and featured on Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" channel and "Big Daily Blend" Channel. Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Celebrate Women's History Month and National Reading Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio with guest cohost Johnny Schaefer, and special guests in the world of books, words, and writing.
FEATURED PARTY GUESTS & SEGMENTS:– JOHNNY SCHAEFER cohost of Big Blend Radio’s “Big Daily Blend” Show every 1st Sunday, is an award-winning singer-songwriter. Visit: https://hearjohnny.com/ 
- SHIRLEY SKUFCA HICKMAN - Author, memoirist, and educator. See on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00BFGEY7I 
- GAYLA TURNER - Author of "Don't You Dare: Uncovering Lost Love." Visit: https://gaylaturner.com/ 
- ELIZABETH MASSIE - Author of novels, horror/suspense, short fiction, nonfiction, poetry, articles, media tie-ins, skits, historical fiction. See on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HO4Q8A 
- LINDA BALLOU - Travel writer and fiction / non-fiction author. Visit https://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ and https://lostangeladventures.com/ 
- ARYN YOUNGLESS - Author, writer, writing coach, genealogist. Visit: https://asyounglessauthor.com/ and  https://www.genealogybyaryn.com + https://open.substack.com/pub/genealogybyaryn   
–  SHARON K. KURTZ - Award-winning travel writer and photographer. Visit https://sharonkkurtz.com/ 
– GLYNN BURROWS - Family historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. Visit: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 

Celebrate International Women of Color Day with this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio that features reggae singer-songwriter Annicia Banks who talks about her debut EP “Up Front” with Raw Vue Music, her world travels, and cooking.  The EP introduces her own original songs, including a collaboration with the late and legendary Bob Andy, with the first single a cover of the Dennis Brown hit "Love Has Found Its Way" featuring original saxophonist Dean Fraser. More: https://anniciabanksmusic.bandcamp.com/album/up-front 
Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, Annicia has toured the Caribbean, United States, Asia, Africa, and Europe, using the dulcet tones of her voice to provide background support for internationally acclaimed reggae artists Judy Mowatt (of I-Threes fame), Bunny Wailer (original member of The Wailers), Sister Carol, and the legendary "Crown Prince of Reggae" Dennis Emmanuel Brown. 
Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation.

Celebrate National Floral Design Day (Feb 28), with this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio with artist Victoria Chick who discusses three 20th century printmakers who made flowers and plants their subjects. These artists include: master printmaker Carl Grupp (1939-1974), Wilbur Niewald (1925-), and Victoria Hutson Huntley (1900-1971).  Read her article and see their art, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/three-printmakers-make-flowers-and-plants-their-subjects/  
Featured music is "What's Your Story, Morning Glory" from the album "Soul to Soul" by Carmen Lundy, https://carmenlundy.com/

Celebrate National Retro Day with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show takes focuses on unique lodgings, historic sites and exciting projects in Kansas and Iowa.
FEATURED GUESTS:- ROGER BELL: Co-Host & President of the Jefferson Highway Association.
- AARON PERRY & CASSANDRA RINGEL- Gearhead Curios (home to the first Jefferson Highway Information Center), and Petrol Motor Quart in Galena, Kansas. Follow them on Facebook: * https://www.facebook.com/GearheadCurios * https://www.facebook.com/PetrolMotorQuart 
- JULIE VERRY, STEVE HANSON & MARY REYERSON LOW - The Historic Winifred Hotel (circa 1913) in Northwood, Iowa. Visit https://hotelwinifred.com/ 
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/  
Learn more about the upcoming Jefferson Highway Travel Guide project and be part of the effort, here: https://jeffersonhighwaytravelguide.com/ 
This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST (except on holidays). Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/  

In celebration of National Women Inventors Month (February) and Women's History Month (March), this women celebrates four noteworthy women inventors in history including chemist Marie Curie, chef Julia Child, actress Hedy Lamarr, and commerical artist Bette Nesmith Graham. 
Along with Big Blend Radio hosts Lisa D. Smith and Nancy J. Reid, this episode features:- Travel writer Jo Clark: https://haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ - Travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz: https://sharonkkurtz.com/