Produced by Big Blend Radio, the Big Daily Blend podcast celebrates holidays and observances, music and pop culture, and historic happenings. Check the episode notes for related music playlists, articles, recipes, puzzles, and more.
Latest episodes
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23 min
The Mudmen of Papua New Guinea
In honor of Global Diversity Month, explorer and author James Michael Dorsey takes us to Papua New Guinea, the most linguistically diverse country on earth, with more than 800 indi…
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1 h 12
In Memory of Joey Stuckey: King of Strings
Joey Stuckey, Macon, Georgia’s Official Music Ambassador, passed away on October 17, 2026. This is one more conversation with him, recorded on October 10, just before the release o…
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35 min
Historic & Haunted England: Creepy Castles & Headless Horses
October means one thing on English Connection: it’s time for ghost stories. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" Podcast, Glynn Burrows takes us on a to…
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39 min
Dr. Gary Richter: Halloween & Holiday Pet Safety Tips
Halloween is a blast for us, but it can be a scary, and sometimes dangerous, night for the pets in our house. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Podcast,…
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39 min
Author James W. Ziskin: The Prank, a Pug Named Leon & Cyanide
Celebrate National Book Month with award-winning crime novelist James W. Ziskin who joins Matt Cost and BJ Magnani on this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Pets, Plots & Poison…
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38 min
The Quarter Queen: A Mother-Daughter Voodoo Story
Author Kayla Hardy on "The Quarter Queen," her debut historical fantasy reimagining Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, and her rebellious daughter, Ree. Voodoo queens,…
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20 min
Filmmaker Susanne Rostock – Harry Belafonte’s Legacy
Harry Belafonte was a legend in music, but the film "Following Harry" isn’t about his music. It’s about what he did when the music stopped. In this Big Blend Radio conversation, ho…
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31 min
Ninety Six National Historic Site: Star Fort & Tunnel
Celebrate America 250 in upstate South Carolina! On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jo Goes Everywhere" Podcast, travel writer Jo Clark takes us to Ninety Six National Hi…
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43 min
Erin Coyle – Coffee, Culture & Calm in Oman
Travel writer Erin Coyle takes us to Oman, where a cup of coffee is an invitation and hospitality is a way of life. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Food, Wine & Travel…
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39 min
Pizza, Wine Pairings & Sicilian Roots
Celebrate Pizza Month, Italian American Heritage Month, and Family History Month with pizza, wine, and Sicilian family stories in this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Tim…
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16 min
Ghosts, Orbs, UFOs & Bigfoot? Asheville After Dark with Night Vision
It's October in Asheville, which makes it ghost-watching season. In Part 2 of this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" visit with Dawn Bankson of Star Wat…
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22 min
100 Men Hall: Music, History & Community in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Step inside the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, a 1922 Chitlin' Circuit landmark and Mississippi Blues Trail stop just across from the historic train depot. On location…
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34 min
Author Dr. Neil J. Farber – Treating a Broken System
It's Health Literacy Month, and today is publication day for the book, "Treating a Broken System: A Physician's Cure for the Healthcare Crisis." Retired physician and Professor Eme…
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43 min
American Jukebox with Johnny Schaefer: Global and Diverse Voices
In celebration of Global Diversity Awareness Month, Big Blend Radio's "American Jukebox" Podcast series takes a seven-song journey from Cuba to Brazil, Spain to Detroit, showing ho…
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25 min
It's Time to Visit The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona
It's October, and that means The Peanut Patch is open! Donna George, owner of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona, joins producer Lisa D. Smith on this shared episode of Big Blend Ra…
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22 min
California's Sequoia Country: Bears, Scarecrows & Fall Festivals
It's October in California's Sequoia Country, and there's a lot going on. On this shared "California Sequoia Country" episode with the Sequoia Tourism Council, Big Blend Radio host…
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26 min
Author Leslie Adame – Chloe Vega and the Magic of Finding Your Hero
Mexican-American author Leslie Adame joins Big Blend Radio for Global Diversity Awareness Month to talk about her middle-grade fantasy series following Chloe Vega, a twelve-year-ol…
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34 min
Estate Planning 101 with California Attorney Lauren Corman - Wills, Trusts & Probate
September is National Preparedness Month, and getting your paperwork in order is part of being ready. Estate planning attorney Lauren Corman joins Lisa D. Smith on Big Blend Radio…
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49 min
Innkeeper Success Insider with Tiffany Bertram
In honor of World Tourism Day, we're at Tiffany's Bed & Breakfast in Bismarck, Arkansas with innkeeper Tiffany Bertram for this Big Blend Radio Success Insider — a stop we make eve…
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39 min
Joey Stuckey: Alive Day, a New Console, and a Record on the Way
Every fourth Sunday, Big Blend Radio's "Music Talks" series brings together host/producer Lisa D. Smith and co-host Joey Stuckey — the award-winning musician, producer, and Macon's…