A Toast to The Arts

Author Robert Steven Goldstein - Golda's Hutch

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Robert Steven Goldstein who discusses his psychological thriller, "Golda's Hutch." 
How well do you really know the people you encounter every day? Set against the dynamic backdrop of San Francisco, "Golda's Hutch" is a gripping novel that weaves a complex tapestry of deception, envy, desire, politics, and power. 
Along with "Golda's Hutch" his fifth novel, Robert is the author of "The Swami Deheftner," "Enemy Queen," "Cat's Whisker," and "Will's Surreal Period." Robert and his wife Sandy live in San Francisco and share their home with an array of dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles, and parrots. Robert has practiced yoga, meditation, and vegetarianism for over fifty years. Visit https://robertstevengoldstein.com/ 
More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

Women Artists in Parks

Celebrate Women's History Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF). From musicians, poets and writers to painters and textile artists, Tanya talks about the various women NPAF artists-in-residence over the years, and you can hear their Big Blend Radio interviews in this playlist here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/women-artists-in-parks/ 
National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) is known for offering unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Chaco Canyon and Fort Union in Northern New Mexico, and Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. These artist residency opportunities are perfect for artists of all mediums, from painters and sculptors to photographers, composers, writers, musicians, and more. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 
Watch for Big Blend Radio's NPAF Retrospective, a digital publication featuring 8+ years of podcast interviews with artists and park representatives! Keep up with us by getting our newsletter at https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/join-our-newsletter/ 

Author Barbara Southard "Unruly Human Hearts"

Lust, infidelity, and betrayal centered the historically famous Beecher-Tilton adultery trial where Theodore Tilton, his wife Elizabeth Tilton, and Reverend Henry Ward Beecher are exposed for their extramarital affairs, embodying the new 19th century concept of “free love.” 
This episode of Big Blend Radio's WAY BACK When History Show, author Barbara Southard discusses her historical fiction debut, “Unruly Human Hearts” where she brings life to the one voice unheard throughout the infamous case–the adulteress herself. Learn more at: https://www.barbarasouthard.com/ 
This episode is also being shared and featured on Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Channel and "A Toast to The Arts" Channel. Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Tucson Sisters in Crime 2025

Celebrate Women's History Month and National Reading Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring members of the Tucson SisterS in Crime who you can meet in their booth at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 15-16, 2025. 
FEATURED GUESTS- Eva Eldridge: https://evaeldridge.com/ - Millicent Eidson: https://drmayamaguire.com/ - Anna Dalhaimer Bartkowski: https://annabartkowski.com/ - Kathy McIntosh: http://www.kathymcintosh.com/  - Paula F. Winskye: http://www.winskyebooks.com/  - Marty Eberhardt: https://martyeberhardt.com - Lauryn Christopher: www.laurynchristopher.com  - Lori Pollard Johnson: https://www.facebook.com/lori.pollard.johnson.books  
Learn more about the Tucson Sisters in Crime at https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/ 

Celebrating Women Authors and Writers

Celebrate Women's History Month and National Reading Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio with guest cohost Johnny Schaefer, and special guests in the world of books, words, and writing.
FEATURED PARTY GUESTS & SEGMENTS:– JOHNNY SCHAEFER cohost of Big Blend Radio’s “Big Daily Blend” Show every 1st Sunday, is an award-winning singer-songwriter. Visit: https://hearjohnny.com/ 
- SHIRLEY SKUFCA HICKMAN - Author, memoirist, and educator. See on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00BFGEY7I 
- GAYLA TURNER - Author of "Don't You Dare: Uncovering Lost Love." Visit: https://gaylaturner.com/ 
- ELIZABETH MASSIE - Author of novels, horror/suspense, short fiction, nonfiction, poetry, articles, media tie-ins, skits, historical fiction. See on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HO4Q8A 
- LINDA BALLOU - Travel writer and fiction / non-fiction author. Visit https://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ and https://lostangeladventures.com/ 
- ARYN YOUNGLESS - Author, writer, writing coach, genealogist. Visit: https://asyounglessauthor.com/ and  https://www.genealogybyaryn.com + https://open.substack.com/pub/genealogybyaryn   
–  SHARON K. KURTZ - Award-winning travel writer and photographer. Visit https://sharonkkurtz.com/ 
– GLYNN BURROWS - Family historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. Visit: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 

New York City Adventures: Food, History, and Art

This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her adventures in New York City including the Official Tour of Grand Central Terminal with Wallks Tours, the Ultimate Greenwich Village Food Tour with Devour Tours, and a visit to New York Bansky Museum.
READ DEBBIE'S "BIG APPLE" ARTICLES:* Grand Central Station: https://tinyurl.com/2cree9tp * New York Banksy Museum: https://tinyurl.com/mrydz8db * Greenwich Village Food Tour: https://tinyurl.com/52dnc55d * Apollo Theater: http://tinyurl.com/bddjf4z5 * Museum of Broadway: http://tinyurl.com/22ae2zsr * Museum of Ice Cream: http://tinyurl.com/ycy7at89 * Tenement Museum: http://tinyurl.com/3cw89tjy * High Line Park: http://tinyurl.com/pacmxkya * NYC Library: http://tinyurl.com/yzpkyc5s 
Follow this podcast here: https://global-adventures-debbie-stone.podbean.com/ 

Historic and Noteworthy Libraries in England

In celebration of February being National Library Lovers Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on historic and noteworthy libraries in England. 
You can read Glynn's article about Libraries in England here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-the-libraries-of-england/ 
Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm2IK_1Zfh-xJ9eEVYhqqC3Z 
Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend," "A Toast to The Arts," and "Way Back When" shows. Check out our network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Cards, Characters & Cocktails

Celebrate Card Reading Day (Feb. 21) and Play More Cards Day (Feb 22) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Happy Hour" show that features a virtual card game between three fictional characters. 
FEATURED GUESTS:- Singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer: https://hearjohnny.com/ - Author & travel writer Kathleen Walls: https://katywalls.com/ and https://americanroads.net/ - Author Anna Dalhaimer Bartkowski: https://annabartkowski.com/ 
This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts Show" and "Big Daily Blend" Podcast Channels. Check out our network of shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork