Episodes

Saturday May 18, 2019
Saturday May 18, 2019
From Julia Child to Russell Volckmann Mike Guardia, award-winning military historian and author, discusses war crimes and spies during World War II. https://mikeguardia.com/ Featured music is "Fortune Favors the Brave" by www.WalkAboutBand.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Genealogist Holly T. Hansen, Founder of Family History Expos, shares tips on tracing your family roots through art, specifically art featuring marriage ceremonies. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/art-in-family-history-research/ Featured music is "Da Da Da" by The Madisons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
A Love Your Parks Tour family history story assigned by Holly at www.FamilyHistoryExpos.com. Hear Nancy & Lisa’s Big Blend Radio conversation with Bobby Hynson during their visit to Rapides Cemetery in Pineville, Louisiana. The cemetery was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 15, 1979, and is known to be the oldest burial ground in Rapides Parish. Follow the Love Your Parks Tour at www.LoveYourParksTour.com Featured music is "Beneath a Solemn Sky" by The Gunboat Diplomats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Genealogist Holly T. Hansen - Founder of Family History Expos, and genealogist Ruby Coleman - President of the North Platte Genealogical Society, share how census is a key tool to successfully researching your family in the United States. A well-indexed census provides a quick and easy way to locate where your ancestors lived, when they lived there, and who lived with them or nearby. See Holly's article on Census, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-importance-of-census-research/Featured music is "Stepping Stones" by www.KimiaPMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia talks about the accomplished military careers of General Sherman and General Grant, both who have Giant Sequoia Trees named in their honor. These magnificent trees are located in Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Parks, a destination on the Love Your Parks Tour. More at www.MikeGuardia.com and www.LoveYourParksTour.com Featured music is “Colors of the USA” by www.DoreenTaylorMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick discusses the history and art of working horses in America. See her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/working-horses-of-america/Featured music is "Horses & Cattle" by www.MikeMoutoux.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Thursday Jan 17, 2019
Continuing until the Fall of 2021, the No Man's Land - Becoming Louisiana Bicentennial Celebration is a collaborative effort between the eight parishes who are historically tied to the geographic area of No Man's Land. This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the culture, history, art, folklife, natural resources, cuisine, attractions and events of No Man's Land. Featured guests include: Arlene Gould - Natchitoches CVB, Rebecca Blankenbaker - Cane River National Heritage Area, Linda Curtis-Sparks - Sabine Parish Tourist Commission, and John Crook - Vernon Parish Tourism Commission. www.VisitNoMansLand.com Featured Music: Thunder Rolls by Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday Jan 03, 2019
Thursday Jan 03, 2019
Military Historian & Author Success Insider with Mike Guardia, internationally-recognized and award-winning author of numerous non-fiction books including: “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,” “American Guerrilla,” “Shadow Commander,” “The Fires of Babylon,” “Hal Moore on Leadership,” “Crusader,” and “Hal Moore: A Life in Pictures.” www.MikeGuardia.comFeatured music is 'Wings of Fire' by www.MichaMusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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