A Big Blend Radio History Podcast Channel featuring expert interviews and conversations focusing on History, Heritage, Culture, Travel, and The Arts.
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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35 min
Historic & Haunted England: Creepy Castles & Headless Horses
October means one thing on English Connection: it’s time for ghost stories. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" Podcast, Glynn Burrows takes us on a tour of E…
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1 h 08
Historic Jefferson Highway: Winnipeg & Morris, Manitoba
The Jefferson Highway begins in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and runs all the way to New Orleans. In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Podcast, producer Lisa D. S…
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31 min
Clarksville, Tennessee: History, Caves & Public Art
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" Podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans takes us to Clarksville, Tennessee. It isn’t the Clarksville of the Mississippi Blue…
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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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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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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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37 min
Thomas Jefferson Survives: What Jefferson Can Still Teach Us at America 250
As America celebrates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson has been claimed, reshaped, and rejected by every side of the political divide. On this epis…
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46 min
Yellowstone: America's First National Park, Still Wild After 110 Years
Travel writer and advisor Lisa Evans, host of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" Podcast takes us to Yellowstone National Park — America's very first national park, marking 110 ye…
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38 min
Greensboro, North Carolina: History, Hospitality & Where Cornwallis Lost the War
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jo Goes Everywhere!" Podcast, travel writer Jo Clark takes us to Greensboro, North Carolina — the third-largest city in the state and h…
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43 min
Chief Joseph Trail Ride 2026: Christy Wood and Stephanie Callahan Clark
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" podcast, World Champion horse trainer Christy Wood is joined by fellow rider Stephanie Callahan Clark for their annual…
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36 min
Getting to Know Phyllis Bitner - Miners Hall Museum & the Jefferson Highway
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Getting to Know You" series was recorded back in April with Phyllis Bitner, Chair of the Miners Hall Museum Foundation in Franklin, Kansas. Phyll…
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37 min
Gettysburg's 163rd Battle Reenactment: Experience Living Civil War History
On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" Podcast, travel writer Debbie Stone relives the 163rd Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment — held over 4th of Jul…
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46 min
Libraries Beneath the Sand: Racing Al Qaeda to Save Timbuktu's Ancient Manuscripts
Nearly thirty years ago, explorer and author James Michael Dorsey traveled to Timbuktu to see its legendary manuscript libraries — and found himself swept into a race against time.…
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44 min
Charles Dickens' England: From Debtor's Prison to Poets' Corner
Forget the Christmas Carol postcard version of Charles Dickens. On this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" Podcast, Glynn Burrows digs into the real story — a…
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52 min
Cody, Wyoming: Western Art, Cowboy Culture & the Old West
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Journey Jukebox" travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans takes us to Cody, Wyoming, a fascinating Western destination where the spirit…
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46 min
Cruising France on the Rosa with European Waterways
In this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quiltripping Travel with Rose" podcast, travel writer and photographer Rose Palmer takes us aboard the Rosa, a luxury hotel barge opera…
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33 min
Author Ellen Rachlin on Enheduanna: The World’s First Named Author
Who was Enheduanna — the woman often recognized as the world’s first known named author? On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward, we welcome…
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38 min
The National Hotel – Oklahoma City’s Historic Art Deco Gem
Step inside one of Oklahoma City’s most remarkable historic restorations with this shared episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Travel with Terri” Podcast. In Part 1 of our three-part Okla…
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51 min
Victoria, British Columbia: Gardens, Castles, Culture & Family Adventure
Victoria, British Columbia, offers a wonderful mix of gardens, castles, history, culture, waterfront scenery and easygoing family adventure. Celebrate Family Fun Month with this sh…