Episodes

Saturday Apr 08, 2023
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
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
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.

Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
HAPPY GO FOR BROKE DAY....! From National Dandelion Day and Bell Bottoms Day, to Educators & Military Heroes, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings that connect with April 5, 2023. TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST:* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJKPen2mZTBXNeUAFNfT9n__ * SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o6CITAuzR9skYnPwBDvJc?si=5df926f022b045dc CELEBRATE TODAY:* RECIPE OF THE DAY - Baked Glaze Ham: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/baked-glazed-ham/ * ARTICLE OF THE DAY – Why Parks Are Good for Your Heart: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/why-parks-are-good-for-your-heart/ * PUZZLE & PARK OF THE DAY 0 Yuma West Wetlands in Yuma, Arizona: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walking-yumas-west-wetlands-park/ * BIG BLEND RADIO SHOW oF THE DAY – Wine Time with Peggy. Listen at 4pm PT / 7pm ET or later at https://shows.acast.com/wine-time-with-peggy 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 The Peanut Patch. Visit https://thepeanutpatch.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
HAPPY WALK AROUND THINGS DAY....! From National Tell a Lie Day to International Carrot Day, and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, to the birth of Maya Angelou, today’s BIG DAILY BLEND podcast connects music with holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings that connect with April 4, 2023. TODAY'S MUSIC PLAYLIST:* YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIYyycC_Z9x9JCDkFN-DMgP * SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1uNJMMJF5bPFwpHdadOUQg?si=398f56ac68144714 CELEBRATE TODAY:* RECIPE OF THE DAY - Carrots & Fennel: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/raw-and-roasted-carrots-and-fennel-with-feta-and-pistachios/ * ARTICLE OF THE DAY - ENGLAND'S NATIONAL PARKS: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/discover-englands-national-parks/ * PUZZLE OF THE DAY - Wildflowers of Pinnacles: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/wildflowers-of-pinnacles-national-park/ * PARK OF THE DAY - Chimney Rock State Park: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/chimney-rock-day-trip-from-asheville/ * BIG BLEND RADIO SHOW oF THE DAY - Appalachian Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. Listen at 4pm PT / 7pm ET or later at https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-adventures-in-asheville Today's show was recorded in 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.

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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