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 Happy Hour show with the Tall Men Group.

Acclaimed Southern California singer-songwriters and musicians Marty Axelrod, Severin Browne, Jeff Kossack, John Stowers, Ed Tree and Jimmy Yessian play new songs and talk about their fourth Tall Men Group album, STRIPPED DOWN. Featuring an intimate glimpse at twelve new songs, they bare it all with one voice, one instrument. Since 2012, the Tall Men Group have continued to sharpen their already impressive writing and performance skills. Their past 3 albums include: ‘Feast’, ‘2 Tall’ and their debut album ’12 x 6’. 

This episode of Big Blend Radio was made possible by 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 Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio.

On this episode, three-time Billboard charting dance pop sensation Ashley J will discuss her debut EP, Satisfied. On the EP, Ashley combines her hit singles with unheard releases that she's sure her fans will love. Ashley's vocals swirl amidst innovative hooks and slick dance beats. Satisfied is fresh, modern, addictive, and meant to be devoured in one sitting - but it will stick in your head for the rest of the day.

This episode of Big Blend Radio was made possible by the award-winning and best selling board game, Spontuneous 'The Song Game'.

Built by famed Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia, the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is  a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the Padre Kino Collection, one of the permanent collections you can view at the Gallery.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, The Price Sisters discuss their first full-length album, A Heart Never Knows, that’s made with Grammy-winning producer Bil VornDick, and released on Rebel Records. A Heart Never Knows marks their second release, following their well-received 2016 self-titled EP. At just twenty-three years old, twin sisters Lauren and Leanna Price are poised to become the torchbearers for traditional bluegrass as it enters its eighth decade. While their playing is thoroughly rooted in the classic style of Bill Monroe, their smooth, polished sibling vocal harmonies infuse the music with a fresh, contemporary appeal.

This episode of Big Blend Radio was made possible by the award-winning and best selling board game, Spontuneous 'The Song Game'.

Located on the southern part of Georgia’s scenic coastline, St. Simons has been attracting vacationers in the know for generations. This enchanting island boasts breathtaking views, sandy beaches and beautiful marshlands, along with a temperate climate and unhurried charms. And if that’s not enough, add historic landmarks, museums, eclectic shops, exceptional restaurants and accommodations to suit every budget.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her beach, nature, history, shopping and culinary adventures on St. Simons Island. Read her travel story on NationalParkTraveling.com.  

Music featured on this episode is "The Island, The Sea and You" from the Carmen Lundy album, Code Noir.

Active listening is a skill that is taught to counselors, teachers, helpers and, if they are lucky, to parents.  It is a form of listening that allows the speaker to talk without worrying about being interrupted, being criticized, being contradicted or being given a solution.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life show, Sarah H. Elliston, shares tips on how parents can retain more influence through active listening. Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us”, and is also a faculty member of the William Glasser Institute, and a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy. Read Sarah's Active Listening article on BlendRadioandTV.com. 

Music featured, is 'I Hear You' from the Tall Men Group's second album '2 Tall'.

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, with this episode traveling from England to Italy!

On This Episode:

- Sandtimer - Placing a decisive emphasis on intricate guitar lines, close vocal harmonies and sparse, Appalachian-influenced arrangements, Sandtimer is an indie folk band from Surrey, England, featuring Robert Sword and Simon Thomas.

- What They Didn’t Teach You in Italian Class - We all know languages can be tricky, and what you learn in school isn’t always what you actually need when you’re traveling. Gabrielle Euvino discusses her book, “What They Didn’t Teach You in Italian Class: Slang Phrases for the Café, Club, Bar, Bedroom, Ball Game and More.”

Every year, parents are faced with the same question: how to make the summer both fun and constructive for their kids. Sending your son or daughter to the right summer enrichment program can pay long-term dividends for the entire family. Newly acquired academic skills, increased motivation or added confidence can translate into better grades, as well as new academic and personal interests. In turn, this growth can lead to better colleges, college scholarships and rewarding careers.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show, Bobbi DePorter shares points for parents to consider when evaluating summer camp options. An early pioneer in the applications of accelerated learning, Bobbi is the President of Qunatum Learning Network, Co-founder of SuperCamp, the creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence Character Education Program, and author of over a dozen education related books. 

Read Bobbi's article "Making Sense of Camp Options for Teens" on NationalParkTraveling.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.

On this episode, author Robert Wheeler discusses his new book, ‘Hemingway’s Havana: A Reflection of the Writer’s Life in Cuba,’ that portrays the intimate connection Hemingway had with the land, the sea, the people, the culture, and the politic of Cuba. From La Closerie des Lilas café in Paris to Sloppy Joe’s bar in Key West to El Floridita in Havana, Robert Wheeler has followed Hemingway’s path across three continents, seeking to capture through photography and the written word the essence of one of the greatest writers in the English language. The book includes a foreword by América Fuentes who is the granddaughter of the late Gregorio Fuentes, the captain of Hemingway’s boat Pilar and his loyal and close friend.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Garden Gossip show, Jackie Marie Beyer, host of the Organic Gardener Podcast, chats about her Montana garden, the benefits of organic gardening, and also shares tips on composting, growing sunflowers and vegetables. Jackie and her husband Mike have an organic garden, orchard and mini-farm near Glacier National Park in Montana. 

Big Blend Radio hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine