Happy Hour Hang Out

A Happy Hour Toast to Spring 2025

Celebrate the Start of Spring with this Big Blend Radio ”Happy Hour” Show that focuses on wine, sips, and nibbles from around the world and across America. 
FEATURED GUESTS* MERLE ROSENSTEIN is a freelance writer specializing in travel, drinks, and food. She holds Level 2 Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certification. Merle will focus on her global travels and Bangkok’s Cocktail Culture. Visit: https://superbubbie.ca/
* CHERYL OGLE is a world traveler, travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go Travel that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. Cheryl will share some of her favorite regional food and drinks from her travels. Visit: https://heywannago.com/
* PEGGY FIANDACA owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham. Peggy talks about their unique events, tasting an pairing parties, and winemaker talks held at their tasting room in downtown Scottsdale. Visit: https://ldvwinery.com/
* DAVE SPECTER is the winemaker of Bells Up Winery in Oregon, that he owns and operates with his wife Sara. Hear about their private and exclusive wine tastings hosted by Dave, and upcoming  2017 Library Release Party with  Chef Carlos Perez. Visit: https://bellsupwinery.com/

Cards, Characters & Cocktails

Celebrate Card Reading Day (Feb. 21) and Play More Cards Day (Feb 22) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour" show that features a virtual card game between three fictional characters. 
FEATURED GUESTS:- Singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer: https://hearjohnny.com/ - Author & travel writer Kathleen Walls: https://katywalls.com/ and https://americanroads.net/ - Author Anna Dalhaimer Bartkowski: https://annabartkowski.com/ 
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts Show" and "Big Daily Blend" Podcast Channels. Check out our network of shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Bootleggers, Rum Runners and ‘Shiners

Celebrate National Bootlegger Day (Jan. 17) and listen in as Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour" show "goes on the run" from Georgia to Florida, South Carolina, Maine, New York City and finally to the backwoods of Hot Springs, Arkansas. 
Featured "Bootleggers and Runners" Include:- Author & Travel Writer Kathleen Walls: https://katywalls.com and https://americanroads.net/ - Author & Photographer Jo Clark: https://haveglasswilltravel.com and https://recipestravelculture.com - Author Matt Cost "King of Happy Hour": https://www.mattcost.net/ - Tiffany Bertram, owner of Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast: https://www.tiffanysbedandbreakfast.com/ 
RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST:- Big Blend Spirits Guide: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/bourbon-whiskey-moonshine-distilled-spirits/ - Dessert by the Light of the Moon: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dessert-by-the-light-of-the-moon/ - Rocky Mount: https://recipestravelculture.com/rocky-mount-snuggles-against-blue-ridge/  - Yadkin Valley Wine Country: https://recipestravelculture.com/my-adventures-on-the-yadkin-valley-wine-and-shine-trail/ - Granddaddy Mimms: https://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/content.php?2836-Granddaddy-Mimm-s-Distilling-Company-Blairsville-Georgia - Blairsville: https://rovology.com/united-states/georgia/best-things-to-do-in-blairsville-georgia/ - Family Moonshine Biz:  https://www.salon.com/2018/04/07/familys-moonshine-business-is-more-than-a-job-it-is-a-legacy-partner/ 
MUSIC PLAYLIST: Check it out n Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5End6Kf3bvJCwdmlV4MMLl?si=3b56306f85ed43ee 
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" and "Big Daily Blend" Podcast Channels. Check out our network of shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

A Toast to Arizona

From food and drink to festivals and cultural experiences, nature and the great outdoors, history and the arts, and much more, this episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Arizona, the Grand Canyon State.
Featured Guests: - EVA ELDRIDGE – Editor, writer, and book publishing expert. See: https://evaeldridge.com/ - PEGGY FIANDACA – Co-owner of LDV Winery. See: https://ldvwinery.com/ - JUDY KARNIA – Travel writer and nature therapy guide. See: https://judykarnia.com/ - DR RANDSDELL - Author, musician, and educator. See: https://www.dr-ransdell.com/ - ELAINE A. POWERS – Author, conservationist, actor/singer. See: https://elaineapowers.com/ - DR. MILLICENT EIDSON – Professor, author, and writer. See: https://drmayamaguire.com/ 

Hometown Happy Hour Hang Out

From Illinois and Indiana to Arizona, Southern California, South Carolina, Virginia and beyond, we dig into a little Hometown Nostalgia on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast. Besides, it's National Writers Day and we have three writers of various genres on the show! 
FEATURED GUESTS:- JO CLARK - Travel writer and photographer at https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ - CLIFFORD GARSTANG - Author, writer and editor at https://cliffordgarstang.com/ - ELAINE A. POWERS - Retired Biologist and children’s book author at https://elaineapowers.com/ 

Literary Happy Hour Hang Out

Celebrate October being National Book Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast Conversation that digs into the literary, plus, horse and dog, world of authors and writers, books and reading, libraries and bookshops, and the work that goes behind it all.
FEATURED GUESTS IN THE PANEL * MATT COST - Author of mystery & history at https://www.mattcost.net/ * CHERYL LEUTJEN - Geologist, environmental law attorney an author of "Love Earth Now" at https://cherylleutjen.com/ * KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer, and author of fiction and non-fiction at https://katywalls.com/ and https://americanroads.net/ * CHRISTY WOOD - World champion horse trainer, and author of horse fiction and non-fiction at https://wdnhorse.com/ * EVA ELDRIDGE - Travel and fiction writer, poet, and editor at https://evaeldridge.com/ * CB WILSON - Award winning author of nine Cozy Pet Mysteries at https://cbwilsonauthor.com/ 
PLUS, author, writer and editor Clifford Garstang shares a bit about his busy book life of events and happens. Follow him at https://cliffordgarstang.com/ 

A Happy Hour Toast to Fall

Celebrate the start of the colorful fall season on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast Conversation that digs into fall travel, food & drink, family traditions, along with some fun games and trivia.
FEATURED GUESTS: - ARYN YOUNGLESS - Genealogist & writer at https://www.genealogybyaryn.com/ - JULIE DEE SUMAN - Travel writer & photographer at https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/julie-dee-suman-travel-writer-and-photographer/ - JO CLARK - Travel writer & photographer at https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ - RITA SEVER - Organizational trainer & author at https://supervisionmatters.com/ - MATT COST - Author of mystery & history at https://www.mattcost.net/ - SHARON K. KURTZ - Travel writer & photographer at https://sharonkkurtz.com/ 

Big Blend Radio Happy Hour - It's a Bus Ride!

Step into the Big Blend Party Bus with Priscilla the Sock Monkey and enjoy this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast that celebrates travel, nature and the environment, music and writing, food and drink (of course!), and so much more! 
FEATURED GUESTS: * Johnny Schaefer - Sinegr-songwriter: https://hearjohnny.com/  * Judy Karnia – Travel writer & nature therapy guide: https://judykarnia.com/ * Maria Chamberlain – Innkeeper: https://www.oxbowacresnh.com/ * Clifford Garstang – Author & editor: https://cliffordgarstang.com/ * Cheryl Leutjen – Author & speaker: https://cherylleutjen.com/ * Jo Clark – Travel writer & photographer: https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ 

An Author, A Travel Writer, Two Musicians, and a Death Doula Walk Into a Bar

An Author, a Travel Writer, Two Musicians, and a Death Doula Walk Into a Bar....
Step into The Wiggie Butt Club and enjoy this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast that celebrates the month of July with a fun conversation that covers speakeasy culture, bucket list travel, music, books and writing, cocktails, and so much more! 
FEATURED GUESTS: * Author Matt Cost - https://www.mattcost.net/ * Travel writer & photographer Jo Clark - https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ * Death Doula Lea Brovedani - https://souljourneydoula.com/ * Musician, songwriter & producer Joey Stuckey - https://joeystuckey.com/    * Vocalist & composer Johnny Schaefer - https://hearjohnny.com  

Bylines, Shine & Wine - Writers and Authors Happy Hour Hang Out

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour Hang Out" Podcast features writers and authors, mostly of the mystery and crime genre, along with some historical fiction, travel writing and editing expertise to round out the discussion.
FEATURED GUESTS: * Author Matt Cost who inspired this episode - https://www.mattcost.net/ * Travel Writer and author Katy Walls - https://katywalls.com/ * Writer and editor Eva Eldridge of Tucson Sisters in Crime https://evaeldridge.com/  * Author Lori Pollard-Johnson - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001KH8ES2/about * Writer and author Erynn Leigh - https://erynnleigh.com/ * Author DR Ransdell - https://www.dr-ransdell.com/