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Budget: The Real Cost of Buying and Owning a Horse

Christy Wood

Oct 10, 2026

Budget: The Real Cost of Buying and Owning a Horse

Boarding, Tack, Hay, Vet Care & Farrier Costs Before You Buy

Oman Uncovered: Hospitality, Villages & Things to Do

Big Blend Radio

Oct 9, 2026

Oman Uncovered: Hospitality, Villages & Things to Do

Travel writer Erin Coyle, who lives in Muscat, shares Omani hospitality, heritage villages, wadi hikes, desert camping, and wellness experiences.

Big Blend Radio

Oct 7, 2026

How to Pair Wine with Pizza

Peggy Fiandaca's pizza and wine pairing tips, plus Sicilian pizza and Nero d'Avola

Author Dr. Neil J. Farber – Treating a Broken System

Non-Fiction Library

Oct 5, 2026

Author Dr. Neil J. Farber – Treating a Broken System

A retired physician on healthcare communication, physician burnout, and what patients can do right now

Estate Planning 101 with California Attorney Lauren Corman

Business and Personal Growth

Sep 28, 2026

Estate Planning 101 with California Attorney Lauren Corman

Wills, trusts, probate, and the paperwork every family should have in order

Vaishali Sinha

Sep 25, 2026

Director Vaishali Sinha: Give It A Shot — The Untold Story of Male Contraception

The filmmaker behind the new documentary on the race for reversible male birth control joins Big Blend Radio to talk science, humor, and why men have only three options to women's fifteen.

Immerse Yourself in the Works of Frank Lloyd Wright in the Laurel Highlands

Big Blend Radio

Sep 22, 2026

Immerse Yourself in the Works of Frank Lloyd Wright in the Laurel Highlands

From a night inside a Usonian home at Polymath Park to Kentuck Knob and Fallingwater, Debbie Stone explores Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.

Riviera Maya Uncovered: Sharon K. Kurtz on Lomas Hospitality's More Inclusive Escape

Guest House

Sep 21, 2026

Riviera Maya Uncovered: Sharon K. Kurtz on Lomas Hospitality's More Inclusive Escape

Travel writer Sharon K. Kurtz reports from El Dorado Royale as a guest of Lomas Hospitality — cenotes, coral reefs, and a resort concept that goes beyond all-inclusive

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

Lifestyle and Leisure

Budget: The Real Cost of Buying and Owning a Horse

Oman Uncovered: Hospitality, Villages & Things to Do

How to Pair Wine with Pizza

Author Dr. Neil J. Farber – Treating a Broken System

Estate Planning 101 with California Attorney Lauren Corman

Director Vaishali Sinha: Give It A Shot — The Untold Story of Male Contraception

Immerse Yourself in the Works of Frank Lloyd Wright in the Laurel Highlands

Riviera Maya Uncovered: Sharon K. Kurtz on Lomas Hospitality's More Inclusive Escape

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

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