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Author Kenitra W. Dominguez: Finding My Voice in the Healthcare System

Non-Fiction Library

Sep 17, 2026

Author Kenitra W. Dominguez: Finding My Voice in the Healthcare System

Chronic illness, self-advocacy, and healthcare bias facing women of color.

Pet Memorials: Honoring the Animals Who Shaped Our Lives

Big Blend Radio

Sep 16, 2026

Pet Memorials: Honoring the Animals Who Shaped Our Lives

Angela Laws and Lisa D. Smith observe Pet Memorial Month with stories of history's most unforgettable animals — from Civil War horses and WWI hero pigeons to home memorial gardens — and the deep bond pet sitting builds along the way.

Oklahoma City: A Destination for the Whole Family

Big Blend Radio

Sep 8, 2026

Oklahoma City: A Destination for the Whole Family

A Multigenerational Getaway Full of Creativity, Science, Thrills & Tradition

Soul Diving & Cooking: Finding Presence at the Table

Business and Personal Growth

Sep 6, 2026

Soul Diving & Cooking: Finding Presence at the Table

Revisiting Shelley Whizin's first Big Blend conversation — remastered and still holding up years later.

Spice It Up for Fall: Cooking, Baking & Shopping for the Season

Donna George

Sep 5, 2026

Spice It Up for Fall: Cooking, Baking & Shopping for the Season

A Recipe Conversation with Donna George of The Peanut Patch, Yuma, Arizona

Big Blend Radio

Sep 2, 2026

Exploring Today's Wine Culture

Wine Time with Peggy Fiandaca and Julia Coney

Lifestyle and Leisure

Sep 2, 2026

Peggy Fiandaca's Family Sunday Sauce

A Fiandaca family recipe rooted in an Italian Sunday Supper tradition

An Austin Staycation: Bats, Museums & Live Music

Big Blend Radio

Sep 2, 2026

An Austin Staycation: Bats, Museums & Live Music

Austin locals Sharon K. Kurtz and Marika Flatt swap insider staycation tips — from the Congress Avenue bat bridge to Lady Bird Lake, Austin City Limits, and where to stay.

Jeannine Wolfe on the Real Role of a Professional Matchmaker

West Coast USA

Aug 31, 2026

Jeannine Wolfe on the Real Role of a Professional Matchmaker

Soulmate Quest CEO and matchmaker Jeannine Wolfe joins Big Blend Radio to talk about what matchmaking really looks like — from vetting candidates to coaching clients through love, loss, and everything in between.

Sandwiches, Gourmet Spreads, Charcuterie & Creative Pairings

Donna George

Aug 7, 2026

Sandwiches, Gourmet Spreads, Charcuterie & Creative Pairings

Donna George on Big Blend Radio's "The Peanut Patch" Podcast

Kitchen

Aug 5, 2026

Peggy Fiandaca's Peach Chutney Salsa

A sweet-and-spicy peach chutney salsa from Peggy Fiandaca (LDV Winery), perfect over grilled chicken or fish, or served with chips.

Horse-Led Healing at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm

Steve and Karen Wilson

Aug 4, 2026

Horse-Led Healing at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm

Big Blend Radio's Adventures in Asheville Podcast with Steve & Karen Wilson

Small Shifts, Big Connections: The 21-Day Relationship Reset with Shelley Whizin

Business and Personal Growth

Aug 2, 2026

Small Shifts, Big Connections: The 21-Day Relationship Reset with Shelley Whizin

Discover how daily acts of intentional love, appreciation, and playful presence can transform your most important relationships.

Savor Late-Summer's Finest Flavors: A Foodie's Dream Come True

Lifestyle and Leisure

Aug 1, 2026

Savor Late-Summer's Finest Flavors: A Foodie's Dream Come True

Diva Linda Kissam and Robert Schueller of Melissa's Produce spotlight Hatch peppers, fresh figs, dates, and pickling essentials for late summer and Labor Day

Practical Spirituality & Spirit Guides with Katherine Marie

Non-Fiction Library

Jul 29, 2026

Practical Spirituality & Spirit Guides with Katherine Marie

Unlocking daily intuition, logical spirituality, and simple practices to manifest clarity and joy.

Full Steam & Smooth Sailing Ahead: Travel, Trains, and Life Lessons with David E. Kriso

Meet the Experts

Jul 27, 2026

Full Steam & Smooth Sailing Ahead: Travel, Trains, and Life Lessons with David E. Kriso

From model layouts and train routes to cruise ships, spirit animals, and life-changing wisdom, travel writer David E. Kriso shares his latest journey.

Cooking Smart & Living Well with Chef Ivan Flowers & Tracy Phillips

Kitchen

Jul 24, 2026

Cooking Smart & Living Well with Chef Ivan Flowers & Tracy Phillips

Fun personal stories, savvy budget grocery tips, and Chef Ivan’s delicious $3-per-serving Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Stories of Faith, Resilience, and Hope: Flood Recovery in Avoyelles Parish

Southeast USA

Jul 19, 2026

Stories of Faith, Resilience, and Hope: Flood Recovery in Avoyelles Parish

How neighbors united after Tropical Storm Arthur, and how visitors can help support the ongoing recovery of Central Louisiana.

Lessons Learned from Travel (Part 2): John Muir’s Trail, Broken Ribs & A High Sierra Helicopter Rescue

West Coast USA

Jul 15, 2026

Lessons Learned from Travel (Part 2): John Muir’s Trail, Broken Ribs & A High Sierra Helicopter Rescue

In part 2 of our series with Linda Ballou, a dreamy horseback trip turned survival story offers crucial lessons on wilderness prep.

Discover a Serene Escape: Inside Central Florida's Historic Mission Resort + Club

Southeast USA

Jul 14, 2026

Discover a Serene Escape: Inside Central Florida's Historic Mission Resort + Club

Leigh Cort shares the hidden charm, award-winning golf courses, and rich history of this old Florida gem.

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.

Christy Wood

Jul 11, 2026

Celebrating a Milestone: Getting to Know World Champion Horse Trainer Christy Wood

Completing the Alphabet of Horsemanship & Gearing Up for Volume 2!

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

Channeling Marilyn: A Conversation on Grief, High School Angst, and the Ghost of Marilyn Monroe

Art & Entertainment

Jul 8, 2026

Channeling Marilyn: A Conversation on Grief, High School Angst, and the Ghost of Marilyn Monroe

Author Mima Tipper joins Big Blend Radio to discuss the inspiration behind her new paranormal YA novel, body positivity, and the real-life grief that shaped the story.

Lifestyle and Leisure

Author Kenitra W. Dominguez: Finding My Voice in the Healthcare System

Pet Memorials: Honoring the Animals Who Shaped Our Lives

Oklahoma City: A Destination for the Whole Family

Soul Diving & Cooking: Finding Presence at the Table

Spice It Up for Fall: Cooking, Baking & Shopping for the Season

Exploring Today's Wine Culture

Peggy Fiandaca's Family Sunday Sauce

An Austin Staycation: Bats, Museums & Live Music

Jeannine Wolfe on the Real Role of a Professional Matchmaker

Sandwiches, Gourmet Spreads, Charcuterie & Creative Pairings

Peggy Fiandaca's Peach Chutney Salsa

Horse-Led Healing at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm

Small Shifts, Big Connections: The 21-Day Relationship Reset with Shelley Whizin

Savor Late-Summer's Finest Flavors: A Foodie's Dream Come True

Practical Spirituality & Spirit Guides with Katherine Marie

Full Steam & Smooth Sailing Ahead: Travel, Trains, and Life Lessons with David E. Kriso

Cooking Smart & Living Well with Chef Ivan Flowers & Tracy Phillips

Stories of Faith, Resilience, and Hope: Flood Recovery in Avoyelles Parish

Lessons Learned from Travel (Part 2): John Muir’s Trail, Broken Ribs & A High Sierra Helicopter Rescue

Discover a Serene Escape: Inside Central Florida's Historic Mission Resort + Club

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

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

Celebrating a Milestone: Getting to Know World Champion Horse Trainer Christy Wood

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

Channeling Marilyn: A Conversation on Grief, High School Angst, and the Ghost of Marilyn Monroe

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