Inspire youth ages 9-12 to combat climate change.

After working in the climate-tech industry for the past fifteen years, debut author Aaron Arsenault is excited to inspire readers ages 9-12 to combat climate change. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, he discusses his climate fiction novel, “The Climate Diaries, Book One: The Academy” (Borrowed Planet Press, April 2024). "The Climate Diaries: Book One," takes readers on an eco-adventure with troublemaker Jax Wilkinson, who is recruited by a top secret organization dedicated to preparing the next generation of climate-fighters. Learn more at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnhDVjJRMnBjdmcwUHdqNHRidjRPMnd4Z2xkd3xBQ3Jtc0trUkR5dzVYY3JvcHJRdWxIdmg1aElkOVpXSHpEbktVVmVTUzU5aU5oVGJzeFJhQ3dFcngzWE1zWXYwWGZaRE9ITXBzc1FTam1wcXI3U2hhS09OSGtKemRDTVNTYmNpR1ZDai1JdmdSTmxTTWhQeTNBdw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aaronarsenault.com%2F&amp;v=kBUggZgzWRM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.aaronarsenault.com/</a>

Author Aaron Arsenault - The Climate Diaries

The nutritional benefits of chickpeas and various ways to cook and prepare them.

In celebration of National Chickpea Day (April 21), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" Show features Ruth Milstein who talks about the health benefits of eating chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, and the various ways to prepare them. See Ruth's Spicy Chicpea-Rice Burger Recipe here: <a href="https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spicy-chickpea-rice-burgers-with-bbq-sauce/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/spicy-chickpea-rice-burgers-with-bbq-sauce/</a>&nbsp; Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand awarding-winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine." Learn more here: <a href="https://www.ruthmilstein.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ruthmilstein.com/</a>&nbsp; Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yr9jp58n" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/yr9jp58n</a>&nbsp;

Ruth Milstein - Cooking with Chickpeas

Artist Victoria Chick discusses the life of George Catlin who traveled and painted portraits of Native Americans on the American frontier.

In celebration of National Park Week, this episode of Big Blend Radio with artist Victoria Chick is all about the art, life and legacy of George Catlin.&nbsp;George Catlin was an American painter, author, and traveler, who specialized in portraits of Native Americans in the American frontier. Many of the places he traveled through are parts of our National Park Service today. He explored the American West five times during the 1830s, and wrote about and painted portraits that depicted the life of the Plains Indians. Read Victoria's article about him here: <a href="https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/american-artist-author-traveler-george-catlin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/american-artist-author-traveler-george-catlin</a>&nbsp; VICTORIA CHICK is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. Visit: <a href="https://victoriachick.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://victoriachick.com/</a>&nbsp; Victoria appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3an38624" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/3an38624</a>&nbsp;

The Life of Artist, Author, and Traveler George Catlin

 New transcultural, jazz-related music featuring Jon Durant, Colin Edwin, Andi Pupato.

Celebrated composer and guitarist Jon Durant joins us on this episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS podcast where he discusses his new album "Momentarily." It's an amalgamation of transcultural, jazz-related styles, that gives way to euphoric, universally relatable grooves and soundscapes.&nbsp; A trio recording featuring Durant alongside longtime musical partners Colin Edwin (bass) and Andi Pupato (drums/percussion), both legends in their own right, this musical jewel showcases rare mastery through individually compelling tracks and comprehensive arc. More at <a href="https://jondurant.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://jondurant.bandcamp.com/</a>&nbsp;

Guitarist and Composer Jon Durant - Momentarily Album

Is pre-planned and guided travel, tours, and bus travel a good fit for you?

Is escorted travel for you? On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle, hear about the good, the bad, and the ugly about escorted travel. See her blog post that outlines it all here: <a href="https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2024/04/09/benefits-of-escorted-travel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2024/04/09/benefits-of-escorted-travel</a>&nbsp; On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: <a href="https://heywannago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://heywannago.com/</a>&nbsp;

Cheryl Ogle - Is Escorted Travel for You?

Outdoor and Cultural Adventures in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia

From the Okavango Delta in Botswana to Zambia and Zimbabwe, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast highlights some of Linda's amazing adventures in Southern Africa.&nbsp; You can read her story about the Botsawana elephants in Linda's book, "Lost Angel Unleashed," and about her safari adventures on NABBW.org here: <a href="https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/botswana-highlights-on-the-ultimate-safari/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/travel/botswana-highlights-on-the-ultimate-safari/</a>&nbsp; Follow Linda's adventures at <a href="https://lostangeladventures.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lostangeladventures.com/</a> and learn more about her books at <a href="http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/</a>&nbsp; Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST,&nbsp;here on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3Bmktgu8osUzx2VOF35dgO&amp;feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3Bmktgu8osUzx2VOF35dgO&amp;feature=shared</a>&nbsp; Photos featured are by Linda Ballou and Tom Schwab.

Linda Ballou - Adventures in Africa

Celebrate National Park Week in Natchitoches, the Oldest City in Louisiana 

With National Park Week (April 20-28), Earth Day (April 22), Arbor Day (April 27), Junior Ranger Day (April 27), and Kids to Parks Day (May 18) coming up, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday&nbsp;"Go to Natchitoches" show is all the various parks, historic sites and trails, and events you can experience in Natchitoches, Louisiana.&nbsp; Featured guest is K. Nicole Connell, Communication Manager of Natchitoches Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau, who talks about events and destinations such Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Melrose Plantation, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, El Camino Real de las Tejas National Historic Trail, the historic Jefferson Highway, Briarwood Nature Reserve, and Kisatchie National Forest.&nbsp; Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest settlement in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana’s No Man’s Land. More about Natchitoches and its current events at <a href="https://natchitoches.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://natchitoches.com/</a>&nbsp; Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/yc8csn8b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/yc8csn8b</a>&nbsp;

Experience the Parks and Historic Sites of Natchitoches, Louisiana

Discover some of the hidden gems and forgotten stories of Michigan

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine &amp; Travel” Show with IFWTWA we discover some of the hidden gems and forgotten stories of Michigan with Amy Piper, author of "Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure" (Reedy Press).&nbsp;&nbsp;Amy Piper is a freelance travel writer, blogger, and photographer who specializes in luxury and multigenerational travel. She travels through the lens of a food lover and has been to 41 countries and 45 states around the world. A native Michigander, she is also the author of “100 Things to Do in Lansing Before You Die” (Reedy Press) and is published in the book "Midwest Road Trip Adventures." More at <a href="https://followthepiper.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://followthepiper.com/</a>&nbsp; Learn more about the International Food Wine &amp; Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: <a href="https://www.ifwtwa.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ifwtwa.org/</a>&nbsp;

Author Amy Piper - Secret Michigan

Jo Clark discusses the cultural, historical, culinary, natural and outdoor experiences in Georgetown.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark, we hear all about beautiful and historic Georgetown, South Carolina. Named the Best Coastal Small Town by USA Today in 2018, Georgetown is rich in history, nature and outdoor adventures, good food, and friendly people.&nbsp; READ JO'S ARTICLES ABOUT GEORGETOWN:* RecipesTravelCulture.com: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/swpnvvfp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/swpnvvfp</a>&nbsp;* FoodieFlashpacker.com: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ybedf5r5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/ybedf5r5</a>&nbsp;* SheBuysTravel.com: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y5ez47ef" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/y5ez47ef</a>&nbsp; Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Her Big Blend Radio podcast "Jo Goes Everywhere!" airs every 2nd Sunday at 7pm EST. Follow the show on YouTube: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yfkjm8sd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/yfkjm8sd</a>&nbsp;

Experience Historic Georgetown, South Carolina

Viva Variety! The Spice That Adds Quality to Life!

Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, Big Blend Radio educates, entertains, and inspires with expert conversations on Music, Books &amp; The Arts, Travel &amp; Recreation, Food &amp; Drink, History &amp; Culture, Nature &amp; Environment, Home &amp; Garden, Family &amp; Education, Business, Personal &amp; Professional Development, and more! See: <a href="https://blendradioandtv.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blendradioandtv.com/</a>

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