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 this episode of Big Blend Radio broadcasting live from the historic Homestead Inn in Twenytnine Palms, Calfiornia.

On this episode:

- Bobbi DePorter and Charles Smith of Quantum Learning Network and SuperCamp, discusses the new Quantum Learning Mentor Program, a daily virtual 1-hour live session where students take assessment of their learning profile and then join a team with a Quantum Learning Mentor.

- Ward Heinrichs, San Diego Employment Attorney, shares California employment law updates for employers, employees, and independent contractors.

- Dr Jackie Eubany, cardiologist, electrophysiologist and author of “Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story” share heart health updates.

Featured music is “Stepping Stones” by Kimia Penton, “Lawyered Up” by the Tall Men Group, and "Heartbeat" by Nicki Kris.

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 this episode of Big Blend Radio, broadcasting live from the historic Homestead Inn in Twenytnine Palms, California, gateway to Joshua Tree National Park.

On this episode:

- Glynn Burrows, family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours UK, discusses the historic ties connecting best-selling author, poet and Native American rights activist Helen Hunt Jackson to Norfolk and Suffolk, England.

- Steve Piacente, owner of Next Phase Life Coaching and the author of, “Your New Fighting Stance: Good Enough Isn’t, and You Know It,” discusses the Case for Crisis Opportunity, as covered in his recent LinkedIn article.

Featured music is "Lifeline" from the album "Good Trouble" by Mutlu.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Garden Gossip show, Monique Allen, Founder & Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, discusses her new book, “Stop Landscaping, Start Life-Scaping: A Guide to Ending the Rush-rush, Humdrum Approach to Landscape Development & Care.” Out now through Ingram Sparks, her book sheds light on how to transform landscapes into powerful places that can recharge our batteries, uplift our souls, and delight our senses.

To get Monique’s “Picking Plants” e-Book, text the word “Plant” to 38470.

Featured music is “Rock Gardens, Swimming Pools & Barbecues” from the album “Perfume of Creosote: Desert Exotic Part 1” by Michael and Spider.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, award-winning blues singer-songwriter Zakiya Hooker shares the songs and stories behind her upcoming new album “Legacy.” On this album she produced, wrote all the songs, and composed all the music on the entire project.  At first glance it would seem that Zakiya was born into the blues. After all, her father is the late great Blues Legend John Lee Hooker. Zakiya has pursued life and music on her own terms.  Her music paints a broad swath in the styles it covers.  

Thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation for sponsoring this episode.

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Garden Gossip features fine art nature photographer Margot Carrera who talks about her favorite and recent garden experiences. Hear the Gardens Across America interactive map story project that she assigned hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith as part of their Love Your Parks Tour. You can be part of the project by joining the Big Blend Community Garden Experience Challenge, where together, over the next 20 months, we’ll collectively post 2020 photos from current garden experiences.

Featured music is “Lotus Blossom” by Michael and Spider.

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Musical Happy Hour Show airs live from the historic Homestead Inn in Twentynine Palms, California gateway to Joshua Tree National Park.

Featured guests are Southenr California based singer-songwriter / producer Jeff Kossack and guitarist Nick Kirgo, who will discuss their music, the songs from Jeff’s new album “Imperfect Valentine,” and, will play a the radio version of the award-winning and Amazon best-selling Spontuneous “The Song Game.”

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Eat, Drink & Be Merry Show, 5-Star Chef and Culinary Educator Ivan Flowers shares cooking and kitchen sanitization tips, and how to make his delicious spring asparagus salad recipe that also features red grapes, lemon, shaved Parmesan, and reduced Balsamic. See the recipe on BlendRadioandTV.com. 

Featured music is “Fresh Squeezed” by Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys.

Thanks to PortoVino, creators of stylish wine tote bags, purses and bacjpacks, for sponsoring this episode.

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 us for the second episode of our special “Spring Fling” Big Blend Radio broadcast series with artist Victoria Chick who discusses three 20th century printmakers who made flowers and plants their subjects. These artists include: master printmaker Carl Grupp (1939-1974), Wilbur Niewald (1925-), and Victoria Hutson Huntley (1900-1971). Read her article on BlendRadioandTV.com. 

A regular Big Blend expert contributor, Victoria Chick is contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector.  This episode was recorded during Big Blend Radio hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D Smith’s stay at the historic Homestead Inn in Twentynine Palms, California, gateway to Joshua Tree National Park.

Featured music is “What’s Your Story, Morning Glory” as featured on Carmen Lundy’s album “Soul to Soul.”

Join us for the first episode of our special “Spring Fling” Big Blend Radio broadcast series, airing live from the historic Homestead Inn in Twentynine Palms, California, with Americana singer-songwriter Patsy Thompson. Hear about her music career, along with the songs and stories from her brand new album “Fabulous Day.”  This new album was inspired by new beginnings, to leave bad situations and negative people, and start over. “Fabulous Day” will take you on a ride in a positive way, the good and bad, the ups and downs, and the lessons learned that inspired Patsy to write this album.

Along with the songs and conversation, we’re playing a couple fun radio rounds of Spontuneous “The Song Game.”