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This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays “A Toast to Books & Family, Nature & Travel” Show airs live from Lubbock, Texas, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith who publish Big Blend Magazines, and travel full-time on the Love Your Parks Tour. Featured Guests - Dr.Rachel Kowert– Drawing from her own experience as a mother and a research psychologist, award-winning author Dr. Rachel Kowert presents tales of empowerment and self-reliance in her new children's book, “Pragmatic Princess: 26 Superb Stories of Self-Sufficiency.” - Steve & Karen Wilson – Known as “Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville,” Steve and Karen own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the Montford Historic District of Asheville, North Carolina. Hear about summer nature adventures in the region including Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Biltmore Estate. Featured music is “Dream Big” by Nicki Kris, and “Paradise Falls” by Love Bubble. 

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter and community manager for TrustedHousesitters, a global, pet-loving community on a mission to create a world where pets enjoy their owners' vacations just as much as they do! Founded in 2010, TrustedHousesitters has connected thousands of pet owners and pet sitters worldwide through their mutual trust and love of animals. https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/This episode originally aired live on Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show on April 3, 2022. See our "Pet & House Sitting Across America" Map: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/pet-and-house-sitting-across-america/

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter and community manager for TrustedHousesitters, a global, pet-loving community on a mission to create a world where pets enjoy their owners' vacations just as much as they do! Founded in 2010, TrustedHousesitters has connected thousands of pet owners and pet sitters worldwide through their mutual trust and love of animals. https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ This episode originally aired live on Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show on April 3, 2022. See our "Pet & House Sitting Across America" Map: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/pet-and-house-sitting-across-america/ 

Get on the Big Blend Radio Party Bus for the first episode in 2022! This Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Show aired live from Peachtree City, Georgia, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, and is part of a special live broadcast series celebrating the 25-year anniversary of Big Blend Magazines, plus, 15 years of Big Blend Radio, and 10 years of Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour.FEATURES GUESTS:- Glynn Burrows – Norfolk Tours in England- Travel Writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva”- Travel Writer Debbie Stone- New Orleans Singer-songwriter Jon Roniger- World Champion Horse Trainer Christy Wood

Get on the Big Blend Radio Party Bus for the first episode in 2022! Airing live from Peachtree City, Georgia, with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, this Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays Show is part of a special live broadcast series celebrating the 25-year anniversary of Big Blend Magazines, plus, 15 years of Big Blend Radio, and 10 years of Nancy & Lisa's Love Your Parks Tour. FEATURED GUESTS: - Glynn Burrows – Norfolk Tours in England - Travel Writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva” - Travel Writer Debbie Stone - New Orleans Singer-songwriter Jon Roniger - World Champion Horse Trainer Christy Wood

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays MOTHER’S DAY Show, airing live from Madison, Wisconsin. Featured guests: - Shelley Whizin - Author of “What Do You Bring to the Table?” - Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" Author & Speaker - Glynn Burrows - Owner of Norfolk Tours and family history expert - Dr. Jackie Eubany - Author of “Women and Heart Disease” - Steve Schneickert - Hollywood Historian and performer - Sarah Elliston - Author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person” - Judi Cohen - Luxury off-the-beaten path world traveler and writer - Margot Carrera - Fine art nature photographer  - Angela Laws - Community Manager of Trustedhousesitters.com - Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion and the Rose Bed & Breakfast Plus hear Steve Schneickert's Hollywood History of Women Activists segment, and music by Mom singer-songwriters Nicki Kris, Shelley King, and Lizzie Harrah & The Madisons. 

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays “A Toast to Spring” Show, airing live from Lubbock, Texas. Featured Big Blend Expert Guests: - Shelley Whizin - Author of “What Do You Bring to the Table?” - Steve Piacente - Author of “Your New Fighting Stance” - Sarah Elliston - Author of “Lessons From a Difficult Person” - Ivan Flowers - 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor (See his Strawberry Bruschetta Recipe on BlendRadioandTV.com) Featured Music: “Life” by Josh Pfeiffer, and “Nectarine” by Makana.  

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Show, airing live from Asheville, North Carolina. On this episode we all raise a glass to something positive or happy, and play Big Blend’s “Words & Stories Game,” plus, we’ll air one of Steve Schneickert’s Hollywood History segments, and music from Michael Ely. Featured guests include: - Steve Schneickert - Hollywood History expert in San Jose, CA - Michael Ely - Singer-songwriter in Tucson, AZ - Mark Navarro - Photographer in Tucson, AZ - Glynn Burrows - Historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. - Lea Brovedani - Trust expert and author of “Trust Me” in Philadelphia, PA - Steve & Karen Wilson - Owners of The Lion & The Rose B&B In Asheville, NC  

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show features Shelley Whizin, Founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ (SDI), established to study and teach the art and science of Being Human. She’s also the author of “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/shelley-whizin-soul-diving/Featured music "My Old Friend" by Dave Kerzner.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show, celebrated guitarist Eric Byak discusses his career, musical work on the hit TV show “This is Us,” and latest music including the single “Laguna Breeze” that features Grammy award-winning percussionist MB Gordy, along with Nathan East and Ricky Lawson. More at http://ericbyakmusic.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show features Mae Edwards, a composer, multi-media mixologist, and creator of I.M.L.A. a musical graphic novel and screenplay. IMLA is the hero's journey of Shylene Steele and is a story about friendship. Four young LGBTQ women of color make their way to Los Angeles from the Deep South, dreaming of hitting the big time and changing the world. Their adventures in Hollywood have them meeting a mystical mentor, a gender non-conforming ally, and shadowy enemies along the way. http://maeedwards.com/

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Show, airing live from Baker, Florida. Featured Guests: -  Lea Brovedani “The Trust Architect,” discuss the importance of trust when it comes to pet and house sitting.  - Celebrated guitarist Eric Byak discusses his career, musical work on the hit TV show “This is Us,” and latest music including the single “Laguna Breeze” that features Grammy award-winning percussionist MB Gordy, along with Nathan East and Ricky Lawson.  

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s 14th Anniversary Champagne Sundays Show. Featured Guests: - Melanie Chartoff - Actor, voice artist, and author of the memoir “Odd Woman Out: Exposure in Essays & Stories” - Mae Edwards - Composer, multi-media mixologist, and creator of I.M.L.A. a musical graphic novel and screenplay. - Steve Schneickert sits in as special guest co-host. Hear his podcast on the "Hollywood History of the Lawrence Welk Show." Hear music by Mae Edwards, plus, “Pour the Champagne” by Jann Klose.  

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show, special guest co-host Marisa China talks about her new styles of PortoVino tote bags and backpacks, as well Gnoments, a thoughtful and interactive gift for couples, families, and siblings. More: https://porto-vino.com/ and https://gnoments.com/

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show that broadcasted live from Walker Manor Bed & Breakfast in historic Gladewater, the Antique Capital of East Texas.Along with innkeeper Memori Ruesing, this episode features Lois Reed - Gladewater Museum, Lola & Mark May - Jeter House Farmhouse B&B, Don Greenwood - Greenwood's Year 'Round Christmas, Sheila Fowler - The Ole Homeplace Antiques, and Terry Seary - Pacific Street Traders Mall & Village.Founded by the Texas and Pacific Railway Company in 1873, Gladewater became an oil boom town during the early 20th century. It’s known for being a base during Elvis Presley's early career, and also as the town where Johnny Cash wrote "I Walk the Line". Along with antique and boutique shopping, Gladewater Opry House and Gladewater Museum, there is Lake Gladewater and Everet Park to enjoy. Featured music is “Texas Blue Moon” by Shelley King, and “Texaleans” by Micha Schellhaas.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show broadcasting live from Walker Manor Bed & Breakfast in historic Gladewater, the Antique Capital of East Texas. Along with innkeeper Memori Ruesing, this episode features Lois Reed - Gladewater Museum, Lola & Mark May - Jeter House Farmhouse B&B, Don Greenwood - Greenwood's Year 'Round Christmas, Sheila Fowler - The Ole Homeplace Antiques, and Terry Seary - Pacific Street Traders Mall & Village. Founded by the Texas and Pacific Railway Company in 1873, Gladewater became an oil boom town during the early 20th century. It’s known for being a base during Elvis Presley's early career, and also as the town where Johnny Cash wrote "I Walk the Line". Along with antique and boutique shopping, Gladewater Opry House and Gladewater Museum, there is Lake Gladewater and Everet Park to enjoy.  Featured music is “Texas Blue Moon” by Shelley King, and “Texaleans” by Micha Schellhaas. 

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show broadcasting live from Tallahassee, Florida. ON THIS EPISODE: - Special guest co-host Marisa China talks about the new styles of PortoVino tote bags and backpacks, as well Gnoments, a thoughtful and interactive gift for couples, families, and siblings. - Spotlight on the Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour happening Nov. 14-15 in Fayette and Coweta Counties, near Atlanta, Georgia. - R&B/blues/jazz artist Zakiya Hooker (daughter of blues legend John  Lee Hooker), and producer Ollan Christopher Bell (aka Chris James), co-founder of the 70’s hit making soul group The Natural Four, talk about their latest music projects. - Five-star chef and culinary instructor Ivan Flowers shares how to make his recipe for Oven Roasted Barbecue Chicken.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Show broadcasting live as part of the Big Blend Radio Fall Festival Series, from Peach Tree City, Georgia. ON THIS EPISODE: - Rosie Reader - Maria Coder discusses her new play-based website RosieReader.com that’s filled with book-inspired activities and free printables for little kids to provide literary escapism, virtual resources for parents, and encourage reading amid pandemic. -Transcendence - Guitarist Dennis Haklar shares songs and stories behind his new album “Transcendence” that he recorded with percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo, with appearances by vocalist Steffie Moonlady. - TrustedHousesitters - Angela Laws shares how TrustedHousesitters.com is the pet care solution keeping pets happy at home and helping people to travel.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of Big Blend Magazines for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Variety Show, broadcasting live from Top of The Mountain AirBnB Stay in Springville, Pennysylvania. On This Episode: - DR CHRISPY - The renowned music producer, space scientist, and aerospace engineer presents his new EP, “Transitory.” - MONSTER DAY ONLINE - Amy Dugan - Visit Greeley, Micehlle Kempema - Colorado Model Railroad Museum, Ed & Marsha Edmunds - Distortions Unlimited in Greeley, Colorado - DR. JACKIE  - COVID-19 Health Update with Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of “Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story.”  

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Show, broadcasting live from Florence, the Antique Capital of Colorado. On This Episode: - Only the Women Are Burning- Author Nancy Burke discusses her novel that shares the story of three women who are eclipsed by flames in a single morning, one at a commuter train, one at a school, one while walking her dog in the woods.. Part mystery, part science fiction, part suburban domestic novel, Burke’s “Only the Women are Burning” asks important questions about women in contemporary suburban lives. - Keep Shining - Award-winning San Francisco folk singer-songwriter and author Lisa Sniderman “Aoede” discusses her upcoming free virtual summit, “Keep Shining: How to Thrive With Chronic Illness and Limited Energy,” a 14-day event filled with inspirational talks from 60 dynamic expert speakers! The two-week free summit will run online from July 10th, Chronic Disease Awareness Day, through July 24th 2020. 

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Show, broadcasting live from Florence, the Antique Capital of Colorado. On This Episode: - Finding Hemingway - Author Ken Dortzbach discusses his new romantic comedy where he sends his protagonist on a life-changing adventure after she receives a mysterious phone call from Ernest Hemingway. Embarking on a spontaneous 6-month trip to Spain, New York lawyer Callie McGraw finds herself surrounded by red wine and a rotating cast of friends and lovers. - Guitarist Chantel McGregor - A female blues guitar prodigy who has been performing since the age of 12, British blues rock guitar phenom Chantel McGregor has been dismissed by major label reps as having a “great voice, but girls don’t play guitar like that.” Well, this one does, and she’s teamed with indie giant Cleopatra Records to release her new studio single, a superb reworking of Lady Gaga’s latest hit “Stupid Love.”  

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Show, airing live from the historic Homestead Inn in 29 Palms, California.  Raising a glass to Community this show features Mandoki Soulmates mastermind and leader Leslie Mandoki, along with Big Blend Community Facebook Group members: Guitarist James Saunders, drummer Ric Lee of the Bayou Brothers, singer-songwriter Nicki Kris, Hollywood history expert Steve Schneickert, travel/food/wine writers Judi Cohen and Diane Hornbuckle Dobry, family history expert Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours, world champion horse trainer Christy Wood, Chef Mary Trimmins, innkeeper Jerri Hagman, author/teacher Trina Kraus. Join us for music, conversation, Hollywood History, and Spontuneous “Song Game” fun! 

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show, broadcasting live from the historic Homestead Inn in Twentynine Palms, Calfiornia. This episode features California singer-songwriter Deborah Crooks who discusses her music and latest full-length album “The Department of The West.” A follow-up to her 2016 EP “Beauty Everywhere” and her work with the band Bay Station who released “Other Desert Cities” in 2018, Crooks continues to explores themes of natural history, family, and the #metoo movement, while also addressing the nature of land ownership and oNative American history, and relationship. Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays features guest co-host Marisa Hammerbeck of PortoVino Wine Purses, and award-winning pop singer-songwriter Jann Klose who discusses his latest singles, "Pilot Light" and "Love You the Most." More at https://jannklose.com/ and https://porto-vino.com/

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, along with special guest co-host Marisa China Hammerbeck of PortoVino, for this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show, broadcasting live from the historic Homestead Inn in Twenytnine Palms, California. Featured Guests: - Rayya Deeb, author of the young adult science fiction Seneca Society series, discusses both books including Seneca Rebel (Book 1), and Seneca Element (Book 2). - Jann Klose, award-winning pop singer-songwriter, shares his new single “Pilot Light” and talks about his recent music videos and latest album “In Tandem.”  

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show features Austin-based singer-songwriter Shelley King, who shares the songs and stories behind her 9th album, “Kick Up Your Heels!” Plus, she plays a fun round of Spontuneous "The Song Game" with Jerri Hagman of Homestead Inn, and actor/entertainer Steve Schneickert, who also airs his Hollywood History segment covering Rex Allen “The Arizona Cowboy.”More at https://www.shelleyking.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show broadcasts live from the historic Homestead Inn in Twentynine Palms, California, gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. Featured guest is Austin based singer-songwriter Shelley King, the first woman to be appointed Official State Musician of Texas by the legislature. In addition to being a multi-award winning singer-songwriter-bandleader, Shelley is known for her soulful vocals and powerful performances. Hear the songs and stories behind her 9th album, “Kick Up Your Heels!” Joining Shelley and hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith for a “Champagne Toast” and fun round of Spontuneous the “Song Game,” are Jerri Hagman of Homestead Inn, and actor/entertainer Steve Schneickert, who will also share his Hollywood History segment covering Rex Allen “The Arizona Cowboy.”

Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Park & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays variety show, airing live from Historic Natchitoches, Louisiana. On This Episode:  - Teacher, therapist and author Hendrika de Vries discusses her memoir “When a Toy Dog Became a Wolf and the Moon Broke Curfew” that shares her story of survival and the power of love, courage, and imagination in a time of violent oppression, and shows how the bond between mother-daughter is made stronger amidst subversive activities and acts of moral courage. - Child psychologist Amy Stark, Ph.D. discusses her new illustrated children's book “The Fairy Godmother Helps the Monarchs.” The book shares a magical story of young girls living next door to a fairy godmother who teaches them to care about nature and saving the monarch butterfly. Featured music is "My Turn Begins Today" by Lisa Dawn Miller, and "Lulu's Lullaby" by Allison August. Thank you to show sponsors: JKSCommunications and SuperCamp  

Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays variety show, airing live from Florence, Colorado. On This Episode: - The Future - Singer-songwriter Jimmy Yessian discusses his third new album “The Future”. A passionate live performer who connects instantly with his audiences, he has performed around the United States and Europe. He currently performs solo, with the “Tall Men Group” and with Jeff Kossack as the duo “From Different Mothers”. - Lost Angel in Paradise- Travel writer Linda Ballou discusses her handbook “Lost Angel in Paradise: Outdoor Days from L.A. to the Lost Coast of California” that takes travelers on 32 day trips along the coast of California, from Malibu to Mendocino. These day trips can be enjoyed by anyone with a modicum of fitness and a spirit of adventure. Thank you to show sponsors: Spontuneous "The Song Game" and the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). 

Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Park & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays variety show, airing live from Florence, Colorado. On This Episode: - Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge - Reta Rutledge, President of the Friends of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, discusses the group’s volunteer work to help the Refuge restore and protect native Sonoran habitats and wildlife, and also provide wildlife-oriented education and recreation. Located an hour south of Tucson, Arizona, the refuge was created in 1985 to reintroduce the endangered Masked Bobwhite Quail back into the wild. - Not Enough Time - Tucson, Arizona based singer-songwriter Wally Lawder discusses his sixth CD of original material, which is also his first ukulele-based CD. All songs were written by Wally on and for ukulele; most on baritone uke and a few on tenor uke. Some are elegantly lean with just Wally's playing and singing. On others he is accompanied by a small, excellent ensemble. Mellow in feel, upbeat in mood, and even a sad song or two sounds more wistful than sad. Thank you to show sponsors: DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun and the National Parks Arts Foundation.  

Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show, airing live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona. On This Episode: - FLOAT - Jeff Kossack, the Southern California based singer, songwriter, musician and producer discusses his new album “Float” with The Otherhand Band, touring, and latest record productions for artists Jimmy Yessian, The Ploughboys, and Wally Riggs. - THIS IS ALL IT TAKES - Jon Magnusson, the Sweden based singer, songwriter and musician talks about his new instrumental EP “This Is All It Takes” that ranges from psychedelic and progressive rock to classic jazz. Along with raising a glass to Jeff and Jon’s new music and playing some of their new tunes, we’ll play a round or two of Spontuneous ‘The Song Game’ with them! 

Recreation of my set from The Metro Main room, at last years Halloween Whores. Better later than never... enjoy! Tracklist ID: - Ghosts (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Remix) - Ella Henderson - Living For Love - Madonna - Wake Up - Mike La Funk - Crazy - Gnarls Barkley - Yeah Yeah - Luciana & Dave Aude - In My Soul -Etienne Ozborne - Busted (Dub) - Cube Guys - Wasted Love (Cube Guys Remix) - Steve Angello - Dancing on My Own (Danny Verde Remix) - Callum Scott - This is me (Joe Gauthreaux Remix) - Keala Settle - Beautifully Broken (DJ Grind & Toy Armada Remix) -Plumb - What it Feels Like for a Girl - Madonna - Anywhere for You - John Martin Upcoming June Gigs: - June 2nd: Champagne Sundays at Crane Bar - June 8th: Daywash's event 'The Capital' at Universal, Sydney - June 9th: RockCity's event 'Big Ben' at Trak, Melbourne https://www.facebook.com/DJNathanM https://www.mixcloud.com/nathan-morris https://www.instagram.com/djnatesydney

Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show, airing live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona. ON THIS EPISODE - England's Royalty on the Frontlines - Glynn Burrows, family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours, discusses England’s royal family history and WWII. - Arizona Highways & Ted DeGrazia - Lance Laber, Executive Director of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun in Tucson, discusses the new Ted DeGrazia exhibit that commemorates the famous Arizona artist’s connection with editor Raymond Carlson and Arizona Highways magazine. - Artist Joy A. Collier - California landscape artist Joy Collier chats about her vibrant paintings of Giant Sequoia Trees, the Central Valley and Desert regions, as well as her upcoming show in Fresno, CA. Featured music is “Pour the Champagne” by Jann Klose, “Please Remember Me” by Ted DeGrazia, and “Clouds Alive in Wild Paint” by Mae Edwards. 

Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show, airing live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona. ON THIS EPISODE: - The Night Visitors - Award-winning and internationally best-selling author Carol Goodman discusses her latest thriller “The Night Visitors,” that focuses on domestic violence and family trauma, and shares a riveting story of mistaken identities, missed chances, forgiveness, and vengeance. - Game of Faith - Auburn has been captivating audiences around the world with their unique blend of Americana, blues and roots music. Vocalist and frontwoman Liz Lenten discusses their new album “Game Of Faith” that releases on May 31st, and features a unique strategy-based card game. Thanks to our show sponsors JKS Communications and Spontuneous ‘The Song Game’.  

Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show, airing live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona. On this episode, award-winning author Barbara Casey discusses her latest book, “Velvalee Dickinson: The “Doll Woman” Spy,” a carefully researched glimpse into the “Doll Woman’s” life as a collector of dolls, and as the highest paid American woman who spied for the Imperial Japanese Government during World War II. Featured music is: “Toy” by Doreen Taylor. Thanks to our show sponsor FamilyHistoryExpos.com. 

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show, airing live from the Historic Coronado Motor Hotel, Big Blend’s Love Your Parks Tour headquarters in Yuma, Arizona. On This Episode: - Destination Little Rock - Bill Fitzgerald of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau provides an overview of the attractions and activities in Little Rock, Arkansas. - DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun - Executive Director Lance Laber and artist Ginny Moss Rothwell discuss famous Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia, and the restoration of the Mission in the Sun  in Tucson, Arizona. - RJ Moody Demonstration Garden - Master gardener MaryLou Milstead talks about the Moody Garden in Yuma, Arizona and Bill Moody shares his father’s legacy as an esteemed community leader. - The Peanut Patch- Donna George talks about The Peanut Patch, a popular agricultural and culinary destination in Yuma, Arizona.   Featured music is “Pour the Champagne” by Jann Klose, “Sunset Steps” by Domingo DeGrazia and “Chair Beneath a Tree” by Wally Lawder.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show, airing live from the Historic Coronado Motor Hotel, Big Blend’s Love Your Parks Tour headquarters in Yuma, Arizona. - Destination Yuma, Arizona - Yvonne Peach, owner of the Historic Coronado Motor Hotel, Yuma Landing Bar & Grill, and the Yuma Historic Society Museum of Aviation and Tourism. - Yuma Hollywood History - From the 1959 ABC television series 'The Rebel' to the 1994 film 'The Shawshank Redemption', Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of Yuma, Arizona. - Red Dot Artists’ Studio Tour- Artists Diane Kleiss and Paula Lewis Manning discuss Silver City Art Association’s RED DOT Artists’ Studio Tour, happening May 3-5, 2019 in the charming and historic art community of Silver City, New Mexico. Featured music is “Traveler” by the Walk-A-Bout Band, “Awaken” by Aaron M. Lewis, and “My Favorite Bridge” by Jon Roniger.

ON THIS EPISODE OF BIG BLEND RADIO'S CHAMPAGNE SUNDAYS VARIETY SHOW:- SCAVENGER - Indian guitar virtuoso Prateek Rajagopal discusses his debut album “Scavenger” featuring Colin Edwin of “Porcupine Tree.” Popularly known for being a virtuoso guitarist, budding film composer and writer/producer for death metal legions “Gutslit” and Indian/Amercian prog metal supergroup “The Minerva Conduct,” his interest in genres and art forms beyond metal gave rise to HOIA, inspired by avant-garde, progressive rock, experimental and industrial music.- PORTOVINO - Gunnar and Marisa Hammerbeck, the husband-wife creative team behind PortoVino talk about their stylish PortoVino tote bags and backpacks that discreetly hold and pour 1.5L of your favorite beverage (equivalent to 2 bottles of wine) from a removable, easy to use BPA-free party pouch. Hear about their world travels, and how they support Feed My Starving Children, an organization dedicated to feeding children all over the world.- CHILD OF THE WOODS - Author, culinary instructor and musician Susi Gott Séguret discusses her new book, “Child of the Woods: An Appalachian Odyssey.” Published by Hatherleigh Press, “Child of the Woods” is a uniquely beautiful collection of short stories and observations from Susi’s experiences growing up in the natural settings of rural Appalachia. Hear her songs, “Carolina” and “Ripshin.”Thank you to show sponsors: National Parks Arts Foundation and International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. www.BigBlendRadio.com

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays variety show. On This Episode: - Scavenger- Indian guitar virtuoso Prateek Rajagopal discusses his debut album “Scavenger” featuring Colin Edwin of “Porcupine Tree.” Prateek's interest in genres and art forms gives rise to HOIA, inspired by avant-garde, progressive rock, experimental and industrial music. - PortoVino - Gunnar and Marisa Hammerbeck, the husband-wife creative team behind PortoVino talk about their stylish tote bags and backpacks that discreetly hold and pour 1.5L of your favorite beverage (equivalent to 2 bottles of wine) from a removable, easy to use BPA-free party pouch.  - Child of the Woods - Author, culinary instructor and musician Susi Gott Séguret discusses her new book, “Child of the Woods: An Appalachian Odyssey,” a beautiful collection of short stories and observations from her experiences growing up in the natural settings of rural Appalachia. Hear her songs, “Carolina” and “Ripshin.” Thanks to show sponsors: National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) and International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). 

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show featuring Stories from the Love Your Parks Tour. On This Episode: - Conquer Change & Go on Tour! Ralph Masengill Jr., author of “Conquer Change & Win: An Easy-to-Read Fun Book on the Serious Subject of Change,” talks with Nancy & Lisa about the changes they are going through in order to launch Phase Two of their Love Your Parks Tour, where starting this spring, they will travel full-time to visit and document all of America’s parks and public lands, and showcase their communities.   - Generals & Giants - Award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia talks about the accomplished military careers of General Sherman and General Grant, both who have Giant Sequoia Trees named in their honor. These magnificent trees are located in Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Parks, a destination on the Love Your Parks Tour. Featured music is “Building a Fire” by Shelley King, and “Colors of the USA” by Doreen Taylor. 

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show. On This Episode: - Visit Breckland- Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours and Visit Breckland, provides an overview of beautiful Breckland in Norfolk, England. Just a short drive from London, Breckland has miles of forest walks, Medieval ruins and historic houses, family-friendly fun, big skies, bird watching and breath-taking countryside. - Spring in Exeter - From orange blossoms to garden walks, Sandy Blankenship - Executive Director of Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Diane Hayes - Sequoia River Lands Trust, share all the fun spring events and activities in Exeter, California. A gateway destination to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Exeter is known as one of America’s Prettiest Painted Places for its Downtown Mural Tour. Featured music is “Blue Sky Day” by The Madisons, and “Going to California” by Makana. 

Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show celebrating Arizona's nature, history and culinary traditions.Featured Guests:- Tastes & Treasures - A discussion about the recipes and stories in the Historical League’s book, “Tastes & Treasures II: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona,” with editors and writers Ruth McLeod, Cathy Shumard and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, and Mike Lutes of historic Lutes Casino in Yuma, Arizona.- Wildflowers of Buenos Aires NWR - Wildlife Refuge Specialist Joshua Smith provides an overview of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge and discusses its wonderful wildflower season that runs from early spring until the end of fall. The refuge is located about 60 miles south of Tucson, Arizona.Featured music is ‘Adobe Café’ by Wally Lawder, and ‘Time to Go’ by Borgo. Thanks to our sponsors: Historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona and Fine Art Nature Photographer Margot Carrera.

Join hosts Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show celebrating Arizona's nature, history and culinary traditions. Featured Guests: - Tastes & Treasures - A discussion about the recipes and stories in the Historical League’s book, “Tastes & Treasures II: A Storytelling Cookbook of Historic Arizona,” with editors and writers Ruth McLeod, Cathy Shumard and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger, and Mike Lutes of historic Lutes Casino in Yuma, Arizona. - Wildflowers of Buenos Aires NWR - Wildlife Refuge Specialist Joshua Smith provides an overview of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge and discusses its wonderful wildflower season that runs from early spring until the end of fall. The refuge is located about 60 miles south of Tucson, Arizona. Featured music is ‘Adobe Café’ by Wally Lawder, and ‘Time to Go’ by Borgo. Thanks to our sponsors: Historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona and Fine Art Nature Photographer Margot Carrera.  

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show. On This Episode: - America Deconstructed - Chaithanya Sohan, co-author of America Deconstructed, discusses the book’s stories of bravery, struggle, resilience and hope from the perspective of 16 first-generation immigrants. Though their experiences differ greatly, a common factor is the drive to find a sense of home and belonging in America. - Fighting Stance - Imagine if you could add to your own experience the lessons learned by those who came back from the worst moments in their lives. In Your New Fighting Stance, life coach and author Steve Piacente mines the details of 15 personal vignettes to craft a nine-step plan that encourages and challenges readers to stretch toward the life they’ve always wanted. Featured music is ‘World on Fire’ by Kwame Binea Shakedown, and ‘Unstoppable’ by Doreen Taylor.  

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show. On This Episode: - Heartbeat - North Carolina based singer-songwriter Nicki Kris will sit in as special guest co-host and talk about her upcoming new album ‘Heartbeat.’ Influenced by several genres of music, Nicki delivers a unique blend of dynamic songwriting and powerhouse vocal chops creating crossover appeal in multiple areas. She has been awarded multiple Official Grammy Ballot placements in several categories for songwriting and performance over the past 5 years, as well as, several film/TV placements, and multiple songwriting awards. - Playing Back the 80s - Author and music journalist Jim Beviglia talks about his book “Playing Back The 80s: A Decade Of Unstoppable Hits,” that goes behind the scenes to explore the making of more than 60 of the decade's greatest hits. With in-depth interviews with the artists themselves, plus producers, session players and writers, Playing Back The 80s is chockfull of entertaining and surprising stories. - The Arizona Cowboy - Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of Rex Allen 'The Arizona Cowboy', who was a prominent actor, singer and songwriter, and narrator of many Disney nature and Western productions. Along with hearing some of Nicki’s new songs, we'll also be playing the radio version of the award-winning and best-selling board game Spontuneous ‘The Song Game’!

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines for Big Blend Radio’s 12th Anniversary Champagne Sundays show, streaming live from historic Coronado Motor Hotel. On This Episode: - Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy - Brunch party with Bobbi DePorter - Co-founder of SuperCamp & creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence, Stephanie McMillin - Springfield Tourism Commission, Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours UK, Holly T. Hansen - FamilyHistoryExpos.com, plus, Hollywood History with Steve Schneickert.  - Gardens & Picnics Love Your Parks Tour Stories - Ruth Milstein - author of “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine”, and fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera. - Music: Universal Love by Kwame Binea Shakedown, ‘Traveler’ by The Walk-A-Bout Band, 'Pour the Champagne' by Jann Klose.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays variety show. On This Episode - Butterfield Overland Mail Route - Glynn Burrows, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, discusses the historic family connection that John Butterfield and various members of The Butterfield Overland Mail Co. had with England. Operated from 1858 to 1861 under contract with the U.S. Postal Department, The Butterfield Overland Mail Co. transported U.S. mail between St. Louis, Mo., and San Francisco, California. - Captivating Cape Town - From Table Mountain to Kirstenbosch Gardens and Robben Island, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her adventures in Cape Town, the jewel of South Africa. This fascinating city is a meld of cultures, history and landscape, crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain. Often regarded as synonymous with the “Mother City,” this landmark is the single most welcoming icon to its people, as well as to travelers from around the globe. Featured music is “Shapeshifter” by Wally Lawder, “Wake Up” by Jennifer Saran, “Wheel of Destiny” by James Saunders. 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show raises a glass to music! Featured Guests: - The Walk-A-Bout - Hailing from the artistic East End of Long Island, New York, the Aussie-American acoustically driven rock ‘n’ roll quintet The Walk-A-Bout catch up on their new music, shows, and more. - Jann Klose - Award-winning pop singer-songwriter, Jann Klose discusses his world travels, music and performing arts career, and new album “In Tandem.”Thanks to today's show sponsors: www.SongGame.com and www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org

On This Episode:- 5-Star Chef Ivan Flowers shares how to make his Guajillo Roasted Chicken - see recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/guajillo-roasted-chicken/- Peanut Fun Facts with Donna George at The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona - www.ThePeanutPatch.com- Locally Inspired Holiday Shopping at San Benito Bene in Historic Downtown Hollister, California - www.SanBenitoBene.com Featured Music:- 'Te Quiere Mucho' from the 'Please Remember Me' album DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun - www.DeGrazia.org - 'California Days' from American Crooner: Act 1 album by Josh Pfeiffer - www.JoshPfeiffer.com- 'Nectarine' from the Ripe album by Makana - www.MakanaMusic.com

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show features Robert Sword and Simon Thomas from Sandtimer indie folk rock band from Surrey, England; and, Gabrielle Euvino - author of “What They Didn’t Teach You in Italian Class: Slang Phrases for the Café, Club, Bar, Bedroom, Ball Game and More.” www.BigBlendRadio.com

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays variety show aired live on March 4, 2018, and features critically acclaimed and award-winning crime fiction author Brad Parks; Swedish singer-songwriter Jon Magnusson; and legendary guitarist Andy Powell, founder of the rock band Wishbone Ash. www.BigBlendRadio.com

Celebrating Big Blend Radio's 11th Anniversary, this episode aired live on Jan. 7, 2018. Brunch Party conversation on success, travel and excellence, and a round of Spontuneous 'The Song Game', featuring Bobbi DePorter – SuperCamp, Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva”, Glynn Burrows – Norfolk Tours UK, Steve Schneickert – Hollywood Historian, Stephanie McMillin – Springfield Tourism Commission. Plus, Linda Kissam talks about her adventures in Madrid, Stephanie McMillin discusses Spring in Springfield, Kentucky, and Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of Radio! www.BigBlendRadio.com

This special Big Blend Radio 'Champagne Sundays' World Radio Party aired live on July 30, 2017. Special guest co-host is singer-songwriter Nicki Kris. Musician conversation with James Saunders in South Africa and Jon Magnusson in Sweden. Roman Roads of England with Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours. Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of Cinema Around the World. World traveler discussion with Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, radio host Craig Avery, and drummer Steve Sidelnyk. Exploring Belize with travel writer Eva Eldridge. www.BigBlendRadio.com

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show aired live on July 23, 2017. Contemporary pop singer-songwriter Elle Casazza discusses her latest album,Proof. Leah Launey, innkeeper at Three Rivers Bed & Breakfast, talks about Fall in Three Rivers, gateway to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Dara Tobias talks about the upcoming San Benito County Fair, held at Bolado Park Event Center, in San Benito County, CA. www.BigBlendRadio.com

This Big Blend Time Travel Radio Play, was re-aired on Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show, on July 24, 2016, in honor of Amelia Earhart's birth anniversary. Performers include Steve Schnieckert (Big Blend Hollywood Historian), Yvonne Peach (Owner of the Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona), and Big Blend Radio hosts Nancy Reid and Lisa Smith. This play was featured in the July 2015 issue of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine - see: http://en.calameo.com/read/003996566b8be16f439b4?page=69

Lisa Smith with Big Blend Magazine and Big Blend Radio is my guest.  Lisa was raised in Kenya, England and South Africa, having left the states at 1½ years old. Her lifestyle in these countries has given her a very open and inquiring mind, a love for travel, wildlife and natural places, and a passion to protect our planet and it's inhabitants. She is a keen photographer, a musician, songwriter and singer, a writer, editor, and is the "social secretary" or marketing director of Big Blend Magazine. Her love of music led her to starting a band, "Human Spirit" that played in the San Diego area for 3 years, until the time constraints of running a magazine requiring a lot of travel, made it impossible to do both. Now, as co-host to Champagne Sundays, she loves to interview other musicians and give them the opportunity to be heard. Big Blend Magazine is a company based on the belief that education is the most formidable weapon that can be waged against fear, ignorance and prejudice. It is our belief that education starts at home and branches outward. Education leads to travel, and travel leads to understanding, tolerance, and appreciation of cultures and customs different to our own, and ultimately to world peace. Our company is further based on the principle that networking, communication, and helping others to promote and market themselves leads to financial stability; thus paving the way to better education, travel, and the spirit of giving back to the community."