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Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll
by Big Blend Radio Network
Big Blend Radio’s ”Rants, Raves & Rock ’n Roll” Podcast is all about music, issue-driven conversations, and a little shenanigans!
Episodes
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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, host Lisa D. Smith talks with Emmy-nominated filmmaker and editor Susanne Rostock, director of "Following Harry" and…
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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 for Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast, this shared episode features travel journalist Terri Guthrie who...
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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 own "Music Ambassador." This time, the mic turns toward Joey's own milestone year. Joey opens up about "Alive Day" —...
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Music For Our Parks: Celebrate National Park Week
It's National Park Week! Every fourth Sunday, Joey Stuckey joins Lisa Smith on Big Blend Radio's Music Talks — and this time they're diving into the music inspired by America's national parks and public lands. Recorded right at the start of National Park Week (August 22–30, 2026), the…
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American Jukebox: Celebrating American Artists & Their Musical Legacy
Celebrate American Artists Appreciation Month with this shared edition of Big Blend Radio's American Jukebox! Every first Sunday, award-winning singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer joins Lisa D. Smith to explore the music, artists, and stories that celebrate America's rich musical heritage as part…
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Recording on Les Paul's Original Console: Joey Stuckey's Los Angeles Music Adventure
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Talks with Joey Stuckey" Podcast, Joey shares highlights from an unforgettable musical journey to Los Angeles, where he had the rare opportunity to record on Les Paul's original recording console while exploring one of the most legendary legacies in…
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Mistress of Puppets: America's All-Female Metallica Tribute
This episode of Beyond the Stage on Big Blend Radio's "Rants, Raves & Rock 'N Roll" Podcast features the members of Mistress of Puppets, America's only all-female Metallica tribute band, recorded backstage at Asheville Music Hall in Asheville, North Carolina. Hosts Mr. & Mrs. Wild sit down with...
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Boy George & Culture Club: Behind the New Documentary with Director Alison Ellwood
Few bands have shaped music, fashion, and popular culture quite like Boy George & Culture Club. Perfect for Pride Month, this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Podcast features acclaimed filmmaker Alison Ellwood who shares the story behind her compelling documentary...
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Getting to Know Joey Stuckey, Part 2: Creativity, Curiosity & the Future of Music
In Part Two of this special Big Blend Radio “Music Success Insider” spotlight conversation, Joey Stuckey dives deeper into creativity, storytelling, media evolution, and the personal passions that shape his artistic life. From unconventional performance venues and community engagement to...
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Ken Newman on Who Are the Bad Guys, Music, Humanity & Social Change
Music has long been a powerful way to reflect the world around us, spark conversation, and inspire change. In this episode of Big Blend Radio, singer-songwriter Ken Newman discusses his thought-provoking new single, "Who Are the Bad Guys?", exploring how music can challenge perspectives while...
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Getting to Know Joey Stuckey, Part 1: Music, Macon & Finding Your Artistic Identity
In Part One of this special Big Blend Radio “Music Success Insider” series, we celebrate the launch of BigBlendMediaHouse.com and its Front Porch News newsletter by putting acclaimed musician, producer, and educator Joey Stuckey in the spotlight. Known as Macon, Georgia’s official Music…
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Beyond the Stage: Jada’s Priest, Knoxville’s Judas Priest Tribute Band
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Beyond the Stage" episode features the full lineup of Jada’s Priest, a powerhouse tribute band dedicated to the legendary music of Judas Priest. Recorded onsite at Mars Theatre Brewing Company in Mars Hill NC — a restored 1940s theater transformed into a brewery...
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All That Jazz! Exploring Roots, Styles & Improvisation with Joey Stuckey
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Music Talks" Show, Joey Stuckey celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month by diving into the vibrant world of jazz, exploring its rich cultural roots, diverse styles, and the improvisational spirit that defines this uniquely American art form. From swing and bebop…
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Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute Experience
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Beyond the Stage" Music Series features members of ZOSO one of the most respected and long-running tribute bands dedicated to the legendary sound of Led Zeppelin. Recorded backstage at The Orange Peel, in Asheville, North Carolina, hosts Mr. & Mrs. Wild sit down...
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Beyond the Stage: Unleashed – A Judas Priest Tribute Experience
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Beyond the Stage" music series features members of Unleashed, a powerhouse tribute band dedicated to the legendary sound and spirit of Judas Priest. Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Unleashed delivers an electrifying live experience that captures the raw...
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Beyond the Stage: Stone Whiskey’s Rise with Alan Rueda
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Alan Rueda of the rising rock band Stone Whiskey, in conversation with music lovers and interview hosts Mr. & Mrs. Wild. As part of the ongoing Beyond the Stage series, this episode dives into the band’s momentum in today’s rock scene — from upcoming tours...
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Women Guitar Legends: Trailblazers Who Shaped Music
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Music Talks" Podcast with Joey Stuckey, we celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the trailblazing women guitarists who have shaped music across generations. From foundational pioneers like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mary Ford, Elizabeth Cotten, and Mary…
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Breaking Democracy’s Chains: Metin Pekin on Reforming Politics Without Parties
Is modern democracy truly serving the people—or has it become controlled by powerful party systems? In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Wednesday “Books & Authors” Show with Books Forward, we talk with author and entrepreneur Metin Pekin about his thought-provoking new book, "Breaking...
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Inside The Burrito Brothers’ The Magic Time Machine of Love Album
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, we’re joined by Chris P. James, front man of the legendary The Burrito Brothers, to dive into the band’s bold new album, The Magic Time Machine of Love. Rather than leaning on nostalgia, the Burritos are bending time—fusing recordings spanning 1983–2024 into a...
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AI and the Future of Music with Joey Stuckey
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Music Talks with Joey Stuckey," Joey shares key insights from his recent experiences at industry events including the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show and The Recording Academy’s Grammy Week. The conversation explores how artificial...
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Beyond the Stage: The Elvis Experience with Matt Stone
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Rants, Raves & Rock ’N Roll" Podcast features Matt Stone, a talented Elvis tribute artist and vocalist who has been performing as Elvis Presley since the age of 12. Now 22, Matt Stone has been internationally recognized by the Elvis Presley Estate, featured on...
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Beyond the Stage with Mr & Mrs Wild
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Rants, Raves & Rock ’N Roll" Podcast features Steve and Karen Wilson — better known as Mr. & Mrs. Wild — lifelong music lovers, dedicated concertgoers, and the newest rock music interview hosts joining the network. Beyond the stage, they are also the owners of…
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The Art of Guitar Care with Joey Stuckey
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Music Talks with Joey Stuckey," Joey—Macon, Georgia’s official Music Ambassador—dives into the essentials of guitar care and instrument maintenance. From proper setup and cleaning to understanding how environment, wood, and age affect tone, this solo episode...
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Rediscovering The Long Way Home: Steven Lawrence on Film, Music & Cultural Legacy
In this insightful Big Blend Radio conversation, acclaimed film producer Steven Lawrence talks about the newly restored documentary "The Long Way Home: Remastered and Expanded (2026)" — a rollicking portrait of Soviet underground rock legend Boris Grebenshchikov and a vivid celebration of the...
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Glendora: Isabelle Armand on Her Mississippi Delta Documentary
"A moving testament to the Mississippi Delta, Glendora reveals how the bonds of family and home transform structural scarcity into profound community resilience." Nancy J. Reid, Big Blend Radio In this episode of Big Blend Radio, filmmaker, cinematographer, and writer Isabelle Armand discusses…
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Rocking Asheville - Stone Whiskey, Music & Mountain Magic
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast, hosts Steve and Karen Wilson spotlight Asheville’s creative spirit through a conversation with Alan Rueda, lead singer and founder of the North Carolina–based rock band Stone Whiskey. Stone Whiskey recently filmed their...
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Film Director Michael Premo - Homegrown: A Portrait of a Nation Divided
Award-winning filmmaker Michael Premo joins Big Blend Radio to discuss "Homegrown," his critically acclaimed documentary examining the human stories behind the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack. Shot with unprecedented access, the film follows three conservative activists during the volatile months...
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Music for a Fresh Start: Welcoming 2026 with Joey Stuckey, Johnny Schaefer & Anna Karney
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Music Talks with Joey Stuckey (airing every 4th Sunday), Joey is joined by award-winning California-based singer-songwriters Johnny Schaefer and Anna Karney for a meaningful conversation centered on Music for a Fresh Start as we welcome the New Year 2026....
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One True Song: Anna Karney on The Power of Music and Connection
In this episode of Big Blend Radio, we welcome back Bay Area singer-songwriter, educator, and activist Anna Karney for a heartfelt conversation about music as a force for connection, healing, and social change. Anna discusses her latest album "One True Song," a powerful collection of soulful folk...
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Damage the Pearl: Third of Never’s Creative Leap from Album to Film
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Rants, Raves & Rock ‘n Roll" show, we jam with Jon Dawson of Third of Never about their brand new album and soundtrack, “Damage the Pearl.” The project grew from a collection of songs into a full-on road-movie film collaboration with director Brent Clark — a...
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Mark Storey: Behind His Dark Voodoo Magic Album
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Music Talks" Show with Joey Stuckey (airing every 4th Sunday), Joey welcomes his friend and fellow musician Mark Storey, whose debut album “Dark Voodoo Magic” released October 31, 2025. They dive into Mark’s creative process, the emotional storytelling behind...
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Legendary Bassist Greg T. Walker: The Rise of Two Wolf
In this engaging episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Rants, Raves & Rock ‘n Roll” podcast, legendary bassist Greg T. Walker — founding member of Blackfoot and former member of Lynyrd Skynyrd — joins the show to talk about his latest musical adventure: Two Wolf. The band’s debut self-titled album, out...
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The Art of Performance Preparing for Gigs and Connecting Through Music
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Music Talks with Joey Stuckey (airing every 4th Sunday), we celebrate Arts & Humanities Month with an insightful conversation about the art and craft of live performance. Joey and Lisa dive into what it takes to prepare for gigs, the importance of rehearsals,...
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Guy Fawkes and Legendary Rebels and Rebellions
Airing on National Make a Difference Day, this thought-provoking episode of Big Blend Radio’s "English Connection" Show features historian and tour guide Glynn Burrows of Norfolk Tours, who explores rebellion through the ages — from Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot to Rosa Parks and the Civil...
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Corey Schenck of Pangaea - The Reckoning Album
In celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Corey Schenck, co-founder of the progressive rock band PANGAEA. Corey talks about the band’s rich history, their creative evolution, and their long-awaited fourth album, “The Reckoning.” Recorded over...
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Queen Esther on Gettysburg, Resilience, and Her Album Blackbirding
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Toast to The Arts & Parks” podcast celebrates National Arts & Humanities Month with Queen Esther, who completed a National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) artist residency at Gettysburg National Military Park in 2020. Queen Esther reflects on her artistic journey,...
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Ending Redlining: Josh Silver on Reforming the Community Reinvestment Act
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, longtime fair lending and CRA expert Josh Silver discusses his new book, Ending Redlining: Through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act (Armin Lear Press, March 25, 2025). With the first major overhaul of CRA rules in nearly three…
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The Art of Recording Music - Insights from Joey Stuckey
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Music Talks" show with Joey Stuckey, the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia, Joey draws on his extensive experience as a blind award-winning guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer, and sound engineer to share insights into the art and process of music...
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Holler – A Graphic Memoir of Resistance with Denali Sai Nalamalapu
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection show features climate storyteller and activist Denali Sai Nalamalapu, author of “Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance” (Timber Press / Hachette, May 13, 2025). Based in Southwest Virginia, Nalamalapu is a powerful new voice in climate...
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Exploring Better Side of Me – John McAndrew’s Soulful New Album
This episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates American Artists Appreciation Month with acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician John McAndrew, who talks about his brand-new solo album, Better Side of Me (Quarto Valley Records). A seamless blend of blues, Americana, roots music, and pop...
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Nashville: Celebrating Music, History & Culture
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Journey Jukebox travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans takes us on an adventure through Nashville, Tennessee, the “Music City” that blends legendary stages, cultural landmarks, and artistic spirit. From the Ryman Auditorium and the world-famous Grand Ole…
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Bears in Crisis: Exposing Florida’s Trophy Hunt Agenda
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Nature Connection Show, we expose the urgent threat facing Florida’s black bears: the proposed return of trophy hunting. Our featured guests—Adam Sugalski, founder of OneProtest, and Kathleen Walls, travel writer and animal rights activist—delve into the...
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The Cravens Band: New Album “Strangers to the Truth”
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Music Talks with Joey Stuckey” features a lively and insightful conversation with The Cravens Band, diving into theiR new album “Strangers to the Truth." Formed in 2014 by brothers Bill and John Storch, The Cravens are a West Palm Beach-based band known for…
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Exploring Memphis: Music, Culture & Culinary Delights
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Journey Jukebox travel podcast, travel writer Lisa Evans shares her recent adventure through Memphis, Tennessee, a city where music, history, and food come together in unforgettable ways. From the bluesy beats of Beale Street and the legacy of Elvis Presley at...
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Peggy James on the Stories and Sounds Behind 'Til I Turn Blue Album
This episode of Big Blend Radio features an inspiring conversation with Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter Peggy James, who shares the creative journey behind her soulful new album 'Til I Turn Blue. Blending Americana, country, jazz, and folk-rock, Peggy reflects on the personal stories, life...
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Behind the Music: Trauma, Truths & Transformation with Rob Tonkin
This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Books & Authors” Show with Books Forward features Rob Tonkin, author of the powerful memoir A**hole: Wild Stories of Trauma, Truths & Transformation (releasing July 21, 2025). Known in the industry as “Rockin’ Rob,” Tonkin began his radio career at 14 and later...
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AMERICAN MOSAIC: A Musical Journey Across Culture & Place
Join us on The Big Daily Blend show for an immersive exploration of American music! This episode celebrates the vibrant tapestry of sounds that tell America's story, diving deep into its profound connections to culture, history, and identity. We'll navigate the diverse landscape of musical…
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The Kissing Playlist: Songs That Connect
Celebrate National Kissing Day with this fun and heartfelt episode of MUSIC TALKS on Big Blend Radio, featuring award-winning musician, producer, and cohost Joey Stuckey. From the spark of a first kiss to the songs that soundtrack our most romantic moments, this lively conversation dives into the...
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Exploring the Mississippi Blues Trail
🎙️In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Journey Jukebox with Lisa, we’re diving into the soul of the South with an unforgettable journey along the Mississippi Blues Trail! 🎸🎤 Join travel writer Lisa Evans as she explores legendary landmarks like Robert Johnson’s Crossroads, 100 Men Hall in Bay...
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Songs That Tell Stories
Join us for a special National Tell a Story Day episode of Big Blend Radio’s BIG DAILY BLEND Show, featuring musician, producer, and cohost Joey Stuckey! From emotional instrumentals and heartfelt folk to energetic classic rock and storytelling country tunes, we dive into the world of music that...
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