Big Daily Blend

Travel Africa!

From the pyramids of Egypt and the Sahara Desert of Morocco to the Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration in East Africa and Table Mountain in Cape Town, this episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Travel Africa Day (February 13). Africa is the world's second-largest continent covering approximately 11.7 million square miles, and is home to 7 Natural Wonders of the World including the Ngorongoro Crater, The Nile River, The Okavango Delta, The Sahara Desert, The Red Sea Reef, Serengeti Migration, and Mount Kilimanjaro. CHECK OUT BIG BLEND MAGAZINE ARTICLES & BIG BLEND RADIO PODCASTS COVERING AFRICA:* Jamie Clark - Adventures in Africa: http://tinyurl.com/55h3eub6 * Sharon Kurtz - King Tut & The Valley of The Kings: http://tinyurl.com/mr2xjmnm * Barbara Redding - Magical Tour of Morocco: http://tinyurl.com/3fap2r52 * Debbie Stone - Namibia's Little Five: http://tinyurl.com/mrx4sps5 * Debbie Stone - Chobe & Victoria Falls: http://tinyurl.com/nh9rhfpk * Debbie Stone - Captivating Cape Town: http://tinyurl.com/yt3xex4d * Elizabeth Willoughby - Epic Zimbabwe Road Trip: http://tinyurl.com/y79jxrrb * Elsa Van Der Byl - Hippos, Hotspots & Homelands: http://tinyurl.com/2s62nfnb * Elsa Van Der Byl - Sailing from Venice to Cape Town: http://tinyurl.com/yetjydne * Roxie LaFever - Roaming with Roxie: http://tinyurl.com/5x3xnvz8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joey Stuckey - The Sound of Georgia

“Melodies bring memories, That linger in my heart, Make me think of Georgia, Why did we ever part?” by Stuart Gorrell and Hoagy CarmichaelFrom Ray Charles, Otis Redding, and James Brown, to REM, the B-52s, Allman Brothers, The Black Crowes, Outkast, Jason Aldean, and Johnny Mercer, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast celebrates National Georgia Day (Feb. 12) by honoring the diverse musical landscape of Georgia. Special guest is Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World. Joey, who co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 4th Sunday, is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Tarquin - Beyond the Warrior’s Eyes Album

Featuring Emmy and multiple award-winning guitarist Brian Tarquin, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Guitar Day (Feb. 11) and the release of his latest "Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends" collaborative album "Beyond the Warrior's Eyes." The follow up to "Brothers in Arms," this album also features legendary jazz violinist Jean Luc Ponty, and guitar legends Eric Johnson, Robben Ford (Miles Davis), Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Dean Brown (David Sanborn), Hal Lindes (Dire Straits), Chris Poland (Megadeth), John Tropea (Billy Cobham), Steve Kindler (Jeff Beck), Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) & Larry McCray (John Mayall) and the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, and, studio drummer Reggie Pryor.“Beyond The Warrior’s Eyes” mission is to support and raise awareness for the charity, Hope For The Warriors, who provide medical care, mental health counseling, professional training and education, physical conditioning and transition services for wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Navy members. More: https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/. If you'd like to support the effort, visit the Special Donation Page: http://tinyurl.com/4p6psem6 MORE ABOUT BRIAN TARQUIN: * Visit his site: https://www.briantarquin.com/ * Check out his Guitarist Success Insider Q&A and "Brothers in Arms" interview in our Big Weekly Blend Magazine: http://tinyurl.com/mry9af7d SPECIAL THANKS to Steve & Karen Wilson, innkeepers and owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville. Visit: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating Roses - America’s Floral Emblem

“Just remember, during the winter, far beneath the bitter snow, that there’s a seed that with the sun’s love in the spring becomes a rose.” Bette Midler, The RoseThis episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates Rose Day (February 7) with two Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" Interviews that were recorded onsite at Gardens of the American Rose Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, and, the Tombstone Rose Tree Museum in Tombstone, Arizona.ROSE GARDENS & ROSY DESTINATIONS:- American Rose Center: https://www.rose.org/ - Tombstone Rose Tree Museum: http://tinyurl.com/mvyxxtdb - Chicago Botanical Garden: http://tinyurl.com/2wzsrejz - San Benito County, California: http://tinyurl.com/bdhakpkf - Woodlake Botanical Garden: http://tinyurl.com/yube6rcm - The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast: http://tinyurl.com/4d4r3j39 - Rosevine Inn Bed & Breakfast: http://tinyurl.com/4zrepjb5 - Gene C. Reid Park in Tucson: http://tinyurl.com/bhx6ncdm - Gorgeous Gardens of England: http://tinyurl.com/uzrx6snw ROSY RECIPES:- Ruth's Rose Petal Jam: http://tinyurl.com/yhzkpmjv - Ruth's Apple Roses: http://tinyurl.com/jetr2xpy ROSY MELODIES - A Rose Inspired Music Playlist:- On YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/yckmcpu4 - On Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/t6779h52 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glynn Burrows - Celebrating International Friendship

"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together." Woodrow WilsonFrom England and France to South Africa and America, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast celebrates February being International Friendship Month with Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in England.FRIENDSHIP MUSIC PLAYLIST:* On YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/yeyjc3d9 * On Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/4nbh66ap Keep up with Glynn at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saving Habitat for Monarch Butterflies

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Western Monarch Butterfly Day by focusing on habitat conservation for these beautiful migratory pollinators! Hear some interesting facts about the Monarch Migration, plus a Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" interview from Sara Dykman, author of “Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration.” MONARCH BUTTERFLY BOOKS, PODCASTS, CONSERVATION & NON-PROFITE ORGANIZATION RESOURCES as talked about in the podcast:* Monarch Watch: https://www.monarchwatch.org/ * Monarch Joint Venture: https://monarchjointventure.org/ * NWF Spring Gardening for Wildlife: http://tinyurl.com/yfh5zv6z * US Forest Service Monarch Butterfly FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/255v85un * Lake Lure Flowering Bridge: http://tinyurl.com/4dntj5ma * Sara Dykman "Bicyling with Butterflies": http://tinyurl.com/3w4uuf26 * Kim Eierman "The Pollinator Victory Garden": http://tinyurl.com/2s42arcd * Nancy Lawson "The Humane Gardener": http://tinyurl.com/4mzsyfrv * Stephanie Rose "The Regenerative Garden": http://tinyurl.com/55kte7ca * Dr. Doug Tallemy "Nature's Best Hope - Young Readers Edition": http://tinyurl.com/yckup49c * Adrienne Edwards, PhD. and Rachel Schleiger, MS "Firescaping Your Home": http://tinyurl.com/yckwm3cj * Amy Stark "The Fairy Godmother Helps the Monarchs": http://tinyurl.com/53rvdn7d Special thanks to our Big Blend Radio "Nature Connection" cohost Margot Carrera, a fine nature photographer. View her work: http://tinyurl.com/4rruc6h5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Schaefer - Love Songs and Ballads

What's your favorite love song? From Melissa Manchester and Sting to Peter Gabriel, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Bob Dylan, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show focuses on Love Songs and Ballads with award-winning vocalist and composer Johnny Schaefer. Johnny Schaefer co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 1st Sunday. Keep up with him and his music at https://hearjohnny.com/ LOVE SONGS & BALLADS MUSIC PLAYLIST:* On YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/3b9rcdf7 * On Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/ycx3sfrj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Day the Music Died

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND podcast remembers popular rock 'n roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson, along with pilot Roger Peterson, who were all killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa on February 3, 1959. We revisit an interview with Lindsay James, Executive Director of Visit Mason City in Iowa, a destination near the memorial at the crash site, and Surf Ballroom where the musicians played their last concert. More: https://visitmasoncityiowa.com/ Mason City is also a destination on the historic Jefferson Highway that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more: https://jeffersonhighway.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.