Episodes
5 days ago
5 days ago
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/
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
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/
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
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/
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
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/
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
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
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
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/
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
This "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Happy Hour vegan-style with the late wildlife conservation expert Adam M. Roberts “The Compassionate Conservationist,” and John Schlimm, author of ‘The Tipsy Vegan’, ‘Grilling Vegan Style’, ‘The Cheesy Vegan’ and ‘Moonshine.” See John's vegan party recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/viva-la-vegan-happy-hour-party-recipes/Featured music is "Nectarine" by Makana. This episode originally aired in 2018.
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Enjoy this lively "From the Vault" Big Blend Radio Happy Hour Hang Out with San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs; Jay Dini - Dini's Lucky Club Casino & Restaurant in Yerington, Nevada; and crime writer, screen writer and author Ron Chepesiuk. This episode originally aired back in 2016! Cheers!
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
A Travel Writer, a Green Beauty Expert, and a Winemaker Walk into a Bar...a Virtual Bar that is! Listen to this "From the Vault" Big Blend Radio Ladies Happy Hour Conversation on Success with travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva," Paige Padgett - author of 'The Green Beauty Rules', and Merrill Bonarrigo, co-owner of Messina Hof Winery & Resort in Texas. This episode originally aired back in 2016, but remains relevant! Cheers!
Step into Big Blend Radio’s virtual speakeasy, pull up a seat and enjoy lighthearted yet success-driven Happy Hour Hang Out conversations between people and experts from across the country, around the world, and all walks of life.
PS: The speakeasy password is Wiggie!
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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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