Tam Warner Minton, author of “ALL FISH FACES: Photos and Fun Facts about Tropical Reef Fish”, discusses her world travels and work photographing and documenting tropical reef fish as a citizen scientist, doing research on behalf of scientists. Citizen science, also known as crowd-sourced science, is when the public engages in research endeavors on behalf of scientists. For those, like Tam Warner Minton, it’s an excellent opportunity to explore your scientific passions while tickling your travel bug at the same time. 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Oct. 13, 2017.

Chris Fitch discusses his debut book, “Atlas of Untamed Places: An Extraordinary Journey Through Our Wild World”, that takes reads on an adventure through historic habitats, untouched lands and peculiar wild phenomenon. With 45 unique and beautiful maps and stunning photography, it's an intrepid voyage to nature’s most unusual, unpredictable, and extraordinarily wild places on the planet. 

Chris Fitch is a senior staff writer for Geographical, the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). After growing up among the wild tropical rainforests of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, he now lives in London.

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on Blogtalkradio.com on Oct. 13, 2017.

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:

- Atlas of Untamed Places – Chris Fitch, a senior staff writer for Geographical, discusses his new book “Atlas of Untamed Places: An Extraordinary Journey Through Our Wild World”, that takes reads on an adventure through historic habitats, untouched lands and peculiar wild phenomenon.

- Citizen Science - Tam Warner Minton, author of “ALL FISH FACES: Photos and Fun Facts about Tropical Reef Fish”, discusses her world travels and work photographing and documenting tropical reef fish as a citizen scientist, doing research on behalf of scientists.

- Before The Lights Go Out – Steve Hunter, long time Alice Cooper/Lou Reed guitarist, talks about his latest blue/rock solo album “Before The Lights Go Out”, that also features bass players Erik Scott (also an Alice Cooper alumni), and Andy Stoller who has toured with Tracy Chapman and Ann Wilson of Heart.

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:

- Atlas of Untamed Places – Chris Fitch, a senior staff writer for Geographical, discusses his new book “Atlas of Untamed Places: An Extraordinary Journey Through Our Wild World”, that takes reads on an adventure through historic habitats, untouched lands and peculiar wild phenomenon.

- Citizen Science - Tam Warner Minton, author of “ALL FISH FACES: Photos and Fun Facts about Tropical Reef Fish”, discusses her world travels and work photographing and documenting tropical reef fish as a citizen scientist, doing research on behalf of scientists.

- Before The Lights Go Out – Steve Hunter, long time Alice Cooper/Lou Reed guitarist, talks about his latest blue/rock solo album “Before The Lights Go Out”, that also features bass players Erik Scott (also an Alice Cooper alumni), and Andy Stoller who has toured with Tracy Chapman and Ann Wilson of Heart.

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 special Locals Insider Show focusing on San Diego, in Southern California. Boasting a mild year-round climate, over 70 miles of coastline along with country, mountain and desert areas, numerous historic sites, attractions, parks and outdoor activities, San Diego County is a popular travel destination.

On This Episode:

LOCALS INSIDER PANEL DISCUSSION:

- Ward Heinrichs Esq. – San Diego Employment Attorney

- Dr. Shane Ott, D.C., FMT - Active Life Chiropractic

- Robb Bower – McCoy Brothers Band & Organizer of the annual Julian Blues Bash, in Julian, San Diego’s mountain destination.

PLUS:

- Hear our interview with Todd Derr – Manager of Leucadia Beach Inn, in Leucadia, Coastal North San Diego County

-  Steve Schneickert recalls Hollywood History of North San Diego!

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 special Locals Insider Show focusing on San Diego, in Southern California. Boasting a mild year-round climate, over 70 miles of coastline along with country, mountain and desert areas, numerous historic sites, attractions, parks and outdoor activities, San Diego County is a popular travel destination.

On This Episode:

LOCALS INSIDER PANEL DISCUSSION:

- Ward Heinrichs Esq. – San Diego Employment Attorney

- Dr. Shane Ott, D.C., FMT - Active Life Chiropractic

- Robb Bower – McCoy Brothers Band & Organizer of the annual Julian Blues Bash, in Julian, San Diego’s mountain destination.

PLUS:

- Hear our interview with Todd Derr – Manager of Leucadia Beach Inn, in Leucadia, Coastal North San Diego County

-  Steve Schneickert recalls Hollywood History of North San Diego!

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 Garden Gossip Home & Garden Show!

On This Episode:

- The Well Crafted Home – Designer and author Janet Crowther discusses her new book, “A Well-Crafted Home: Inspiration and 60 Projects for Personalizing Your Space”, an irresistible resource for both aspiring makers and seasoned crafters, with sophisticated, high-quality projects designed to make a house a home.

- Real Estate in San Benito County, CA – Sylvia Sims DeLay, realtor at Bertao Real Estate Group, talks about what it’s like to live, work and play in San Benito County, in Central California, as well as the area’s real estate market and appealing relocation opportunities for families.

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 Garden Gossip Home & Garden Show!

On This Episode:

- The Well Crafted Home – Designer and author Janet Crowther discusses her new book, “A Well-Crafted Home: Inspiration and 60 Projects for Personalizing Your Space”, an irresistible resource for both aspiring makers and seasoned crafters, with sophisticated, high-quality projects designed to make a house a home.

- Real Estate in San Benito County, CA – Sylvia Sims DeLay, realtor at Bertao Real Estate Group, talks about what it’s like to live, work and play in San Benito County, in Central California, as well as the area’s real estate market and appealing relocation opportunities for families.

With the heaviness of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, coupled with the groove of Grand Funk Railroad, BANG released three critically acclaimed albums on Capitol Records in the early 1970s before disappearing for a number of years. In celebration of their 45th anniversary critically acclaimed debut album, bass player Frank Ferrara and guitarist Frank Gilcken of the legendary proto-metal power trio BANG, share stories from their career and the release of their new biography, “The BANG Story: From the Basement to the Bright Lights”.

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Oct. 6, 2017.

Totems are usually defined as representing groups of people. Examples are found from Asia to Polynesia, with a strong tradition in the Northwest corner of the United States including Alaska, as well as the coastal area of British Columbia in Canada. Victoria Chick, a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th / 20th century print collector, discusses the history and art of the totem poles created by regional Native America tribes in the Pacific Northwest. 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Oct. 6, 2017.