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Christy Wood - Horse Gear 101
It's all about Horse Gear and Tack on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.
Hear about the gear differences between English and Western, and tack for Show versus Pleasure. Plus, all about clean and functional leather (not nylon), bits, spurs, pads, and more.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Learn more about Christy, her equine services, and her books, at: https://wdnhorse.com/
The "ABC's of Horses" Podcast with Christy Wood airs every 2nd Saturday. Listen to the latest episodes here: https://abcs-horses-christywood.podbean.com/
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Celebrate Peanut Butter Lovers Month!
24:49|Get a Taste of November and Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers Month with this episode of "The Peanut Patch," a Big Blend Radio foodie podcast featuring Donna George. Check out Donna's recipes that include all kinds of seasonal favorites, and of course, peanut butter cookies! See: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing-category/donna-george/ Open NOW from October-April and located in Yuma, Arizona, The Peanut Patch is a southwest tradition for farm fresh peanuts, culinary gifts, and sweet treats. Shop online year-round and learn more at https://thepeanutpatch.com/ The Peanut Patch podcast airs every 1st Friday at 12pm Arizona Time. Listen to episodes and follow the show here: https://peanut-patch.podbean.com/Author Joanne Howard - Sleeping in the Sun
37:37|Celebrate the end of National Book Month and Family History with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring debut novelist Joanne Howard. Hear about her historical fiction debut "Sleeping in the Sun" that was inspired by her family history and shares the story of how unlikely friends uncover the cruel reality of British-led India. Out now through She Writes Press, "Sleeping in the Sun" transports readers to the past where a young American and his Indian servant must face the reality behind a faithful family friend and the consequences of knowing this truth. It's a must-read for fans of "The Poisonwood Bible" and "The Inheritance of Loss." More at https://www.joannehowardwrites.com/Author Joseph Bauer - Sailing for Grace
48:39|On this episode of Big Blend Radio's TOAST TO THE ARTS Show, award-winning author Joseph Bauer discusses his new novel "Sailing for Grace." The book shares the story of how a man’s promise to his dying wife leads him into uncharted waters as he confronts the realities of immigration at the US-Mexico border. Out now through Running Wild Press, "Sailing for Grace" explores the complexities of immigration and the effect current policies have on personal and family relationships. It's a powerful story of sacrifice and resilience, love, loyalty, and the unwavering pursuit of justice in the face of adversity. More at https://authorjosephbauer.com/ In celebration of National Book Month, this episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast Channel. Check out our network of shows, here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetworkThe World Of Train Travel
01:52:07|From Murder Mystery Fun on the Orient Express to Soaking Up the Views on Canada's Rocky Mountaineer, and Experiencing America on Amtrak, this episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Podcast explores the world of train travel! FEATURED GUESTS WHO ARE ALL TRAIN TRAVEL ENTHUSIASTS:- BARBARA REDDING - Travel writer and photographer. See her story on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: https://barbararedding.com/a-rolling-history-ride-in-durango/- ROSE PALMER - Travel writer and photographer. See her train travel stories from Europe and England:* https://quiltripping.com/luxury-without-murder-orient-express/ * https://quiltripping.com/merry-christmas-train-trip-a-british-pullman-day-trip-to-the-winchester-christmas-market/ - DIANE DOBRY - Travel, food, and wine writer. Follow her adventures at https://gettinghungary.com/ and http://discoverydaze.com/ - EVA ELDRIDGE - World Traveler, writer, and editor. More: https://evaeldridge.com/ - VICTORIA CHICK - Contemporary figurative artist and early 19/20th century print collector. More: https://victoriachick.com/ - DAVID KRISO - Travel writer and speaker at https://dektraveljournal.com/. Hear his interview about Amtrak travel: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-joys-of-amtrak-travel/ PLUS, we close the show with Steve Schneickert's Hollywood History segment covering Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in the historic California gold rush town of Jamestown.Healing After Hurricane Helene in Asheville and Beyond - Part 3
44:22|Now weekly, Big Blend Radio "Adventures in Asheville - Healing After Helene" Podcasts focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, Western North Carolina, and beyond.FEATURED GUESTS- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. See their GOFUNDME fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery - SAVANNAH TRANTHAM - Co-Founder and Executive Director of Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit that coordinates wildlife rehabilitation efforts in western North Carolina by providing care for injured and orphaned wildlife, supporting the wildlife rehabilitation network, and offering conservation education to the community. More at: https://www.appalachianwild.org/ PLUS, HEAR HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT from:- Australian singer/songwriter Dino Jag - https://dinojag.com/ - Stone Whiskey Band - https://stonewhiskeyband.com/ - Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours UK - https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/- Singer/songwriter Lisa Sniderman "AOEDE" - https://www.aoedemuse.com/ - Psychotherapist and author Jane Seskin - https://www.olderwisershorter.com/ - Arizona singer/songwriter Rachel Mari Kimber - https://freeyourspiritheal.wixsite.com/love CHECK OUT OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT + LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN SUPPORT + A COOL PLAYLIST OF MUSIC FROM THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT, HERE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/ VISITING ASHEVILLE INFO: * OPEN ROADS & PLACES: https://always.exploreasheville.com/travel-advisory * OPEN PARKS - https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/parks-recreation/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/Stephen Dees and Pete Hewlett of Novo Combo
45:15|This episode of Big Blend Radio features Stephen Dees and Pete Hewlett of Novo Combo, the 1980s rock band known for their electrifying blend of rock and pop. Hear about their new album, 45 West 55th, and their reunion to make it happen. Novo Combo founding members include Stephen Dees (lead vocals/bass), Jack Griffith (lead guitar), Pete Hewlett (vocals/guitar), and drummer Michael Shrieve, who is a Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee for his mesmerizing 70s era drum work with Santana. Shrieve’s explosive performance with Santana, as a then 20-year old, on Soul Sacrifice at the original Woodstock, is widely regarded as one of the best live drum performances in rock history.In the early 1980s, Novo Combo embodied a lively fusion of rock and pop; creating catchy, danceable tunes that captured the spirit of the era with their infectious melodies, punchy guitar riffs, and dynamic rhythms that captured the era's essence. Out now on digital streaming platforms and CD through their label WildRoots Records, "45 West 55th" offers fans a nostalgic yet fresh musical journey. Visit https://www.wildrootsrecords.com/Fall Exhibits and Experiences at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
19:22|On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the fall exhibits and events you can experience at this Tucson landmark. Current exhibits featuring southwest artist Ted DeGrazia's work include, "Roadrunners," "Enamel on Copper Paintings," and “DeGrazia’s Textile Designs for Fuller Fabrics.” Along with the property's unique architecture and Ted DeGrazia's art, fall highlights include The Little Gallery that hosts visiting artists from the fall through spring, and, La Fiesta de Guadalupe in early December.DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. More: http://www.degrazia.org/ This Big Blend Radio "Tales of Ted DeGrazia" podcast airs every 4th Sunday. Follow the show here: https://ted-degrazia.podbean.com/Halloween Party 2024
01:24:40|Get ready for Halloween with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show with musician Joey Stuckey and travel writer Jo Clark, plus, a special visit from Hawt Mamma Babushkah, and our annual airing of Steve Schneickert's Halloween Hollywood segment. CHECK OUT - Music Playlist “Ghosts & Devils, The Mysterious & Supernatural” on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/26s6hc59- Melissa's "Freaky Fruits" and Lime Slime Punch Recipe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/fall-produce-trends-for-2023/ - Jo's Halloween Candy & Wine pairing suggestions: https://recipestravelculture.com/ultimate-halloween-candy-wine-pairings/ - Jo's Dracula Bite Cocktail: https://recipestravelculture.com/draculas-bite-cocktail/ - Jo's Chocolate Bark Recipe: https://recipestravelculture.com/chocolate-bark/ Co-host of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Show every 4th Sunday, Joey Stuckey is known as the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World." He's an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ Follow the BIG DAILY BLEND Show, here: https://big-daily-blend.podbean.com/Barrett Klein - The Insect Epiphany
55:24|This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast features renowned entomologist and professor Barrett Klein, PhD who examines the phenomenon of how humans and insects relate on a cultural level in his new book, "THE INSECT EPIPHANY: How Our Six-Legged Allies Shape Human Culture" (Timber Press | Hachette; Oct 2024). Our world would look very different if we didn’t have insects—not just because they’re pollinators who play a crucial role in our environments, but because they inspire so many aspects of our culture. “The spellbinding diversity of insects is complemented by a diversity of humans and cultures,” Klein says, resulting in boundless inspiration and innovation. THE INSECT EPIPHANY explores the ways we use insects’ bodies (for silk, pigments, food, medicine), how we try to recreate them (for flight technology, architecture, social structures), and how we mimic them (for fighting, yoga, music, fashion). More at https://www.pupating.org/ Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 2nd and 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ Follow Big Blend Radio's Network of Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork