Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith – publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Happy Hour variety show

On This Episode:

-  Adam Roberts 'The Compassionate Conservationist', CEO of Born Free USA, discusses action steps that need to be taken to Keep Wildlife in the Wild.

- Johnny Mastro – New Orleans based blues musician and founder of Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys discusses their new album ‘Never Trust The Living.’

- Henry Biernacki ‘The Global Henry’ talks about his recent visit to Galapagos. Henry is a world traveler, airline captain, and the author of ‘No More Heroes.’

This show streams live online from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, headquarters for the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 409 National Park units.

Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith – publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for a special Big Blend Radio panel discussion on national parks, with guest representatives from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) including:

- John Garder - Director of Budget & Appropriations, Government Affairs

- Alan Spears - Director of Cultural Resources and Government Affairs

- Mark Wenzler - Mark Wenzler is the Senior Vice President of Conservation Programs

This show airs live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, the headquarters for the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 409 National Park units.

Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith – publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays variety show.

On This Episode:

- Norfolk Winter Wonderland with Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in East Anglia, England.

- Author Emily Ross, Massachusetts Cultural Council Award Finalist, discusses her new YA novel, ‘Half In Love With Death,’ that turns the infamous “Pied Piper of Tucson” serial killer case into a chilling read for all ages.

- How to Have a Healthy Family Kitchen with Howard & Ruth Milstein, author of Gourmand award-winning recipe book ‘Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine’.

This show streams live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, the headquarters for the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 409 National Park units.

Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith – publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays variety show.

On This Episode:

- Norfolk Winter Wonderland with Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours in East Anglia, England.

- Author Emily Ross, Massachusetts Cultural Council Award Finalist, discusses her new YA novel, ‘Half In Love With Death,’ that turns the infamous “Pied Piper of Tucson” serial killer case into a chilling read for all ages.

- How to Have a Healthy Family Kitchen with Howard & Ruth Milstein, author of Gourmand award-winning recipe book ‘Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine’.

This show streams live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, the headquarters for the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 409 National Park units.

Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio's variety show.

On This Episode:

- Southern CaliforniaFood Halls with food, wine and travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’

- New Labor Laws for 2016 with attorney S. Ward Heinrichs Esq., partner at Backstrom & Heinrichs in San Diego, California.

- Spa Travel Destinations with travel writer and author Sandra Chambers, publishger of Southern-Traveller.com and member of International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association

- Closet Clean Up with fashion designer Aggie Garcia, owner of Illusions by Aggie.

This show airs live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, the headquarters for the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 409 National Park units.

Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio's variety show.

On This Episode:

- Southern CaliforniaFood Halls with food, wine and travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’

- New Labor Laws for 2016 with attorney S. Ward Heinrichs Esq., partner at Backstrom & Heinrichs in San Diego, California.

- Spa Travel Destinations with travel writer and author Sandra Chambers, publishger of Southern-Traveller.com and member of International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association

- Closet Clean Up with fashion designer Aggie Garcia, owner of Illusions by Aggie.

This show airs live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, the headquarters for the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 409 National Park units.

Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith – publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Happy Hour show airing live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, the headquarters for the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 409 National Park units.

On This Episode:

- The Humble Grapes - Producer David Kaufman and vocalist Brie Capone, the dynamic duo making waves in the NYC indie circuit, discuss their new singles “Young and Alive” and “Brooklyn Bridge”, as well as their upcoming new EP.

-DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun - Executive Director Lance Laber discussing upcoming new exhibits at this historic national landmark in Tucson, Arizona that features the work of famous southwestern artist Ted DeGrazia.

- Organizing – Regina Leeds ‘The Zen Organizer’ shares tips on organizing the master bedroom. Regina is the author 10 books on organizing including New York Times best-seller ‘One Year to an Organized Life’ and her latest ‘Rightsize! Right Now!’

- Micha Schellhaas, guitarist virtuoso discusses his new full-length album 'Double Take', that features Supertramp guitar legend Carl Verheyen and drummer Chad Wackerman, who is best known for his work with Frank Zappa and Allan Holdsworth.

Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith – publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Happy Hour show airing live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, the headquarters for the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 409 National Park units.

On This Episode:

- The Humble Grapes - Producer David Kaufman and vocalist Brie Capone, the dynamic duo making waves in the NYC indie circuit, discuss their new singles “Young and Alive” and “Brooklyn Bridge”, as well as their upcoming new EP.

-DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun - Executive Director Lance Laber discussing upcoming new exhibits at this historic national landmark in Tucson, Arizona that features the work of famous southwestern artist Ted DeGrazia.

- Organizing – Regina Leeds ‘The Zen Organizer’ shares tips on organizing the master bedroom. Regina is the author 10 books on organizing including New York Times best-seller ‘One Year to an Organized Life’ and her latest ‘Rightsize! Right Now!’

- Micha Schellhaas, guitarist virtuoso discusses his new full-length album 'Double Take', that features Supertramp guitar legend Carl Verheyen and drummer Chad Wackerman, who is best known for his work with Frank Zappa and Allan Holdsworth.

Join Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith – publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays show, broadcasting from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona.

On This Episode:

- Herbs for Mental Clarity with herbalist Cynthia Johnston, owner of MoonMaid Botanicals.

- Recipe for Romance with 5-Star Chef Ivan Flowers.

- Maple Bourbon Bread Puddingwith Chef Jeremy Manley ‘San Diego’s Sustainable Chef’ of Jeremy’s on the Hill California Style Bistro, Julian, CA.

- Holiday Cocktails with mixologists Tyler Johnston & Heather Witherington, Yuma Landing Bar & Grill, Yuma, AZ.

- Sweet Holiday Gifts at The Peanut Patch, Yuma, AZ.

- Medjool Dates for Holidays with Debbie Mansheim at Basket Creations & More, Yuma, AZ.

-Ruffino Wines- A special re-run of an 2009 interview with Aldolfo Folonari of Ruffino Wines, Italy.

Carlisle Richardson, United Nations economic-affairs officer and author of “Island Journeys: The Impact of the Island Way of Life at Home and Abroad," talks with Big Blend Radio about the Future of the Islands. 

In 2016 the goals of island communities will be to pursue initiatives to reduce the impact of climate change, promote renewable energy, and explore the sustainable use of the oceans and seas. For the islands, these are priorities. In helping the islands in these pursuits, the establishment of partnerships will be necessary action steps. 

This interview originally aired on Big Blend Radio on Dec. 4, 2015, live from the historic Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, the headquarter hotel for the Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 409 National Park units. Big Blend Radio is hosted by Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine.