Way Back When

Mike Guardia - Skybreak: The 58th Fighter Squadron in Desert Storm

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Military Monday Show features internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian and author Mike Guardia who discusses his new book, "Skybreak: The 58th Fighter Squadron in Desert Storm." The top MiG Killers of Operation Desert Storm.August 1990: Iraqi forces under the command of Saddam Hussein invaded the tiny emirate of Kuwait. Within hours, the Kuwaiti defenses collapsed under the onslaught of the Iraqi Army. In response, the US military led a coalition of thirty-four nations in what became known as Operation Desert Storm—a violent air and ground campaign to eject the Iraqis from Kuwait. At the tip of the spear were the men of the US Air Force’s 58th Fighter Squadron. Based on hours of interviews and archival research, "Skybreak" reveals an intimate, no-holds-barred account of modern aerial combat…as told by the men who lived it. More: https://mikeguardia.com/

Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany Yecke Brooks: Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" Show features Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany Yecke Brooks, co-authors of the book “Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth,” an amazing tale of spying and slavery during the Revolutionary War. The book is out now through Lyons Press. "Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution" is a fascinating historical narrative that takes place in the North during the 18th century and details the intertwining of two lives, a Revolutionary War spy, Robert Townsend and an enslaved woman, known only as Elizabeth or Liss.Robert Townsend, one of America’s first spies, is credited with being instrumental in the colonies’ victory in the Revolutionary War. Liss’ life travails, as laid out in this riveting creative nonfiction, coupled with her intelligence, beauty and prowess, position her as a new figure in the founding story of America. More: https://www.espionageandenslavement.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Stone - Springfield, Illinois is Abe-Mazing

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Way Back When history show, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her experiences visiting historic Abraham Lincoln sites and attractions in Springfield, Illinois, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Lincoln Depot, plus, the Illinois State Capitol building. Read her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/springfield-is-abemazing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linda Ballou and Pat Benedict Jurgens - Strong Women in the American West

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" History show focuses on Strong Women in the American West, specifically in Colorado.FEATURED GUESTS- Linda Ballou author of "Embrace of the Wild: Inspired by Equestrian Explorer Isabella Bird." She takes you on a heady ride from the lush Hawaiian Islands to the majestic Rocky Mountains where she meets a mercurial mountain man. Info: http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/- Pat Benedict Jurgens, author of the award-winning novel "Falling Forward: A Woman’s Journey West." This is the story of an ordinary woman who meets life’s unexpected turns with strength and resilience. Info: https://patjurgens.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Accidental Suffragist - Author Galia Gichon on Big Blend Radio

This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Galia Gichon who discusses her new historical fiction novel, "The Accidental Suffragist."Over a century after women were granted the right to vote, a new voice in historical fiction, Galia Gichon, explores this pivotal moment in time through a unique and distinctive lens. It's 1911, and protagonist Helen Fox is a factory worker living in New York's tenements. When tragedy strikes in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, Helen is seduced by the cause for women’s suffrage and is soon immersed, working alongside famous activists. As Helen's involvement with the cause deepens, she encounters myriad sources of tension that test her perseverance: estrangement from her husband, ostracization by neighbors, and worry about her children's safety. More: https://www.galiagichonauthor.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Officer Richard ”Dick” Winters - Author Mike Guardia on Big Blend Radio

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show, award winning author and military historian Mike Guardia shines the spotlight on Richard "Dick" Winters. A renown officer in the US Army and decorated World War II veteran, Winters has been featured within numerous books and was portrayed by English actor Damian Lewis in the 2001 HBO mini-series "Band of Brothers." More about internationally recognized author Mike Guardia and his writings, here: https://mikeguardia.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tulare County Museum - Amy King on Big Blend Radio

Recorded onsite, this Big Blend Radio interview features Amy King, curator at the Tulare County Museum of Farm Labor and Agriculture located in Mooney Grove Park in Visalia, California.The Tulare County Museum houses one of the largest Native American basket collections in California as well as artifacts of the pioneer era, agriculture equipment, restored buildings and many other treasures that tell the history of Tulare County. The newest addition to the museum is the History of Farm Labor and Agriculture Museum, where each cultural group and their contributions to farm labor and agriculture are featured. More: https://tularecountymuseum.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Kimberly Hess - The Coal Queen

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Author’s Sunday Show with Books Forward, Kimberly Hess talks about her groundbreaking biography covering the life of Sarah. B. Cochran “The Coal Queen.” From expanding her company, to becoming a respected benefactor of her community, often rivaling the efforts of more well-known philanthropists such as Andrew Carnegie, the biography “A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran” reveals the little-known story of a woman from American history who was constantly doing the unthinkable. The book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lesser-Mortal-Unexpected-Sarah-Cochran-ebook/dp/B08XQTGVJ5