Big Blend Radio

Updated: 01 Aug 2025 • 633 episodes
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Viva Variety! Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, Big Blend Radio educates, entertains and inspires! Topics include: Music, Books & The Arts; Travel & Recreation; Food & Drink; National Parks & Public Lands; History & Culture; Nature & Environment; Home & Garden; Family & Education; Business & Career; and much more!

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Join us for a special episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Toast to The Parks & Arts" as we celebrate American Adventures Month and American Artists Appreciation Month. We're joined by acclaimed photographer and visionary, Tanya Ortega, founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF). Tanya shares her passion for the dee

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This episode of Big Blend Radio features a fascinating panel discussion with five seasoned travel writers who share stories and insights from charming historic destinations across the U.S. and abroad. From the soulful streets of Coimbra, Portugal, to the haunted hotels of Granbury, Texas, the conversation celebrates th

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Join Big Blend Radio for an intimate and insightful conversation with bestselling author, respected psychologist, and marital expert Bonnie Comfort. In this episode, Bonnie delves into her powerful new memoir, "Staying Married is the Hardest Part: A Memoir of Passion, Secrets, and Sacrifice" (She Writes Press, June 17,

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Join us for an inspiring "Success Express" conversation with Jason Ball, as he shares his remarkable pivot from a thriving career in broadcast journalism to co-owning the charming Old Ranch Inn in Palm Springs with his husband. But Jason's entrepreneurial spirit didn't stop there! He also delves into the exciting ventu

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Join us for Part 1 of "Handlebar Highlights," an exhilarating journey into American Cycling Adventures! In celebration of National Parks & Recreation Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Travel with Terri” Show features renowned travel writer Terri Guthrie. She shares her personal experiences and insights from som

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Part 2 of 3 in our “Main Streets, Villages, Historic Downtowns & Plazas” series celebrating Independent Retailer Month! This episode of Big Blend Radio features a lively panel discussion exploring the vital role of Main Streets and historic downtowns in shaping community identity, boosting local economies, and enhancin

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