History and Culture

Every place has a story. Every story has a soul. Explore Big Blend Radio's podcasts, interviews, and articles covering history and culture around the world.

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Art & Entertainment

Jul 28, 2026

Boise Will Surprise You

From a haunted historic penitentiary to Basque culture, birds of prey, and boutique luxury, Idaho's capital offers far more than potatoes.

Travel New Orleans with Terri: Favorite Jazz Clubs, Restaurants & Must-See Experiences

Southeast USA

Jul 28, 2026

Travel New Orleans with Terri: Favorite Jazz Clubs, Restaurants & Must-See Experiences

Explore NOLA’s top jazz joints, iconic dining, hidden gems, and historic highlights with travel expert Terri Guthrie.

Baboons for Lunch: Exploring Vanishing Cultures with Author James Michael Dorsey

Asia

Jul 27, 2026

Baboons for Lunch: Exploring Vanishing Cultures with Author James Michael Dorsey

From being used as baboon bait in Tanzania to accidentally solving diplomatic tensions in China, world traveler James Michael Dorsey shares his wild, funny, and deeply spiritual encounters with Earth's most remote societies.

Pirates: The Brutal Truth Behind the Legend

Big Blend Radio

Jul 25, 2026

Pirates: The Brutal Truth Behind the Legend

From Tricorn Hats to the Gibbet — What the Movies Leave Out

Exploring Vancouver, Washington: Hidden Gems, History & Columbia River Beauty

West Coast USA

Jul 21, 2026

Exploring Vancouver, Washington: Hidden Gems, History & Columbia River Beauty

Join travel writer Lisa Evans on Big Blend Radio's Journey Jukebox as she discovers historic forts, vibrant waterfronts, scenic gorge views, and Pacific Northwest charm.

Poking Fun at Power: The Satirical Genius of Jack Levine

Art & Entertainment

Jul 18, 2026

Poking Fun at Power: The Satirical Genius of Jack Levine

How a WPA-era kid from Boston drew on shoe store paper and grew up to terrify corrupt politicians with a paintbrush.

Step Inside the Grandeur: Uncovering The Roosevelt New Orleans with Les Patin

Big Blend Radio

Jul 14, 2026

Step Inside the Grandeur: Uncovering The Roosevelt New Orleans with Les Patin

Travel journalist Terri Guthrie takes us onsite to the grandest block in the Crescent City.

Five Countries, One Boy, and 500 Castles: Traveling Europe with a Child

Wanderers Compass

Jul 13, 2026

Five Countries, One Boy, and 500 Castles: Traveling Europe with a Child

What an 8-year-old's first trip through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg taught us about curiosity, connection, and the benefits of travel.

America the Beautiful: A 250th Birthday Road Trip

Jo Clark

Jul 12, 2026

America the Beautiful: A 250th Birthday Road Trip

From spacious skies to shining seas, one travel writer's coast-to-coast tribute to the song — and the country — we're celebrating this year.

Discovering the Real Old West on the Kansas Gunsmoke Trail

Art & Entertainment

Jul 10, 2026

Discovering the Real Old West on the Kansas Gunsmoke Trail

A Gunsmoke Superfan Finds the True Stories Behind Wichita, Abilene, Hays & Dodge City, Kansas

A Luxury Barge Cruise Through History, Wine, and Good Food

Rose Palmer

Jul 9, 2026

A Luxury Barge Cruise Through History, Wine, and Good Food

A week aboard the Athos on France's only UNESCO-listed canal, the Canal du Midi, with French Waterways

Building a Better World Through Community, Travel & the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Wanderers Compass

Jul 6, 2026

Building a Better World Through Community, Travel & the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Table & Compass Podcast — Episode 1 with author and UN expert Carlisle Richardson

Immerse Yourself in History at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Northeast USA

Jul 4, 2026

Immerse Yourself in History at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Where holograms, tea chests, and a 250-year-old rebellion come vividly to life on Boston Harbor

Gettysburg — 250 Years, 163 Years, and a Whole Lot of History

National Parks Arts Foundation

Jul 4, 2026

Gettysburg — 250 Years, 163 Years, and a Whole Lot of History

Tanya Ortega of the National Parks Arts Foundation talks cycloramas, ghost stories, and a decade of artists finding their voice at Gettysburg.

The All-American Peanut: History, Heritage & Flavor

Donna George

Jul 4, 2026

The All-American Peanut: History, Heritage & Flavor

Celebrating America's 250th with the humble crop that helped shape a nation

California's Sequoia Country Through Time: Parks, People & Places

West Coast USA

Jul 3, 2026

California's Sequoia Country Through Time: Parks, People & Places

From Civil War shootouts and World War II farm lookouts to the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, explore the rich, hidden history of Tulare County.

Low Country Escape: Charleston, Kiawah Island, and Savannah

Southeast USA

Jul 1, 2026

Low Country Escape: Charleston, Kiawah Island, and Savannah

A journey through three distinct expressions of the South, where history, romance, and coastal beauty shape every moment

Behind the Music: Director Alison Ellwood on the Legacy of Boy George & Culture Club

Art & Entertainment

Jun 29, 2026

Behind the Music: Director Alison Ellwood on the Legacy of Boy George & Culture Club

Unfiltered interviews, rare archival gems, and the human story behind one of the biggest pop phenomenons of the 1980s.

The Bayeux Tapestry: A Medieval Marvel Coming to England

Europe

Jun 27, 2026

The Bayeux Tapestry: A Medieval Marvel Coming to England

Historian and tour guide Glynn Burrows takes us inside one of the most remarkable works of medieval art — and why now is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see it.

Roddy McDowall: The Human Behind the Hollywood Legend

Art & Entertainment

Jun 26, 2026

Roddy McDowall: The Human Behind the Hollywood Legend

A Conversation with Acclaimed Author Samuel Garza Bernstein on the Life of Actor Roddy McDowall

Córdoba, Spain: Where History, Culture and Medieval Charm Collide

Europe

Jun 23, 2026

Córdoba, Spain: Where History, Culture and Medieval Charm Collide

From the iconic Mezquita to the Fiesta of the Patios, Córdoba rewards every curious traveler with layers of history, stunning architecture and vibrant Spanish tradition.

Bringing History to Life: Female Spies and World War II Intrigue with Author Pam Webber

Art & Entertainment

Jun 23, 2026

Bringing History to Life: Female Spies and World War II Intrigue with Author Pam Webber

Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love

Before They Vanish: True Stories of Exploration, Indigenous Cultures, and the Natural World

Asia

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Jun 22, 2026

Before They Vanish: True Stories of Exploration, Indigenous Cultures, and the Natural World

Getting to Know Explorer, Naturalist and Author James Michael Dorsey

From Ashes to Abundance: Faith and Resilience in Avoyelles Parish

Southeast USA

Jun 21, 2026

From Ashes to Abundance: Faith and Resilience in Avoyelles Parish

The Story of the David Haas Memorial United Methodist Church in Bunkie, Louisiana

Southwest USA

Jun 20, 2026

Artist Spotlight: Fletcher Martin

The Self-Taught Artist Who Became an American Master

History and Culture

Boise Will Surprise You

Travel New Orleans with Terri: Favorite Jazz Clubs, Restaurants & Must-See Experiences

Baboons for Lunch: Exploring Vanishing Cultures with Author James Michael Dorsey

Pirates: The Brutal Truth Behind the Legend

Exploring Vancouver, Washington: Hidden Gems, History & Columbia River Beauty

Poking Fun at Power: The Satirical Genius of Jack Levine

Step Inside the Grandeur: Uncovering The Roosevelt New Orleans with Les Patin

Five Countries, One Boy, and 500 Castles: Traveling Europe with a Child

America the Beautiful: A 250th Birthday Road Trip

Discovering the Real Old West on the Kansas Gunsmoke Trail

A Luxury Barge Cruise Through History, Wine, and Good Food

Building a Better World Through Community, Travel & the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Immerse Yourself in History at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Gettysburg — 250 Years, 163 Years, and a Whole Lot of History

The All-American Peanut: History, Heritage & Flavor

California's Sequoia Country Through Time: Parks, People & Places

Low Country Escape: Charleston, Kiawah Island, and Savannah

Behind the Music: Director Alison Ellwood on the Legacy of Boy George & Culture Club

The Bayeux Tapestry: A Medieval Marvel Coming to England

Roddy McDowall: The Human Behind the Hollywood Legend

Córdoba, Spain: Where History, Culture and Medieval Charm Collide

Bringing History to Life: Female Spies and World War II Intrigue with Author Pam Webber

Before They Vanish: True Stories of Exploration, Indigenous Cultures, and the Natural World

From Ashes to Abundance: Faith and Resilience in Avoyelles Parish

Artist Spotlight: Fletcher Martin

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