In perfect time for the holiday shopping season, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show features award-winning author C.B. Wilson, who is known for her popular Barkview Dog Mystery series. Hear about her books, her Bat Dogs petition, and much more. Visit: https://cbwilsonauthor.com/ Plus, check out her fun song, "12 Days of Barkvie…

It's all about Horse Hoof Care on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Hear about how to clean a hoof, supplements, about shoes and shoeing, protective boots, choosing a farrier, and more. Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in ext…

Due to the recent devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the Southeast USA, and in honor of October being Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month and National Animal Safety and Protection Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show focuses on how to help pets, and grieving pet parents, after the hurricane disasters. NON-PROFITS TO SUPP…

It's all about Horse Gear and Tack on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Hear about the gear differences between English and Western, and tack for Show versus Pleasure. Plus, all about clean and functional leather (not nylon), bits, spurs, pads and more. Christy Wood is a World Champion horse t…

Celebrate Happy Cat Month (September) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show that focuses on how to take care of our feline friends so that they are purrfectly entertained, well fed, healthy, and content. Big Blend Radio's PET CONNECTION Show is cohosted by Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter, and community manager at https://www.…

Celebrate National Dog Month (August) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Pet Connection" Show that features Alison Rand, author of the contemporary memoir, "Walking Alison: A Poodles’s Mostly True Story of Helping Her Human Navigate Life." The healing relationship between a dog and her human is at the heart of "Walking Alison." Chronicling the…

It's all about foals, fillies, and colts on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Topics of is discussion include breeding, foal prep, birth assistance, post-birth care. Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle …

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Pet Connection" Podcast features award-winning author and journalist Wendy Lyons Sunshine who discusses her new book, "Tender Paws: How Science-Based Parenting Can Transform Our Relationship with Dogs." Full of illustrative cases and thoughtful insights to support dog welfare and inspire your own pet parenting…

It's all about how to read and understand your horse's energy and emotions on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 br…

In observance of National Pet Preparedness Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Pet Connection" Podcast focuses on pet and horse safety and disaster preparedness. FEATURED GUESTS - ANGELA LAWS - Cohost, veteran petsitter, and community manager at https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/ - CHRISTY WOOD - World champion horse trainer, instructor…

In honor of National Dog Dad Day, this episode of Big Blend Radio features Steve Schneickert who recalls the Hollywood History of Iconic Dogs in Motion Pictures. Hear about canine film and TV stars Lassie, Asta, Toto, Rin Tin Tin, Marley, and many more. Steve dedicates this Hollywood History segment to his sweet pup Miss Bella Rose, who crossed ove…

From Hay to Carrots, it's all about the Equine Diet on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along…

In observance of National Rescue Dog Day, this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's "The Pet Connection" Podcast is all about Rescue Dogs and Cats with conversations that span from adoptions and volunteering to petsitting and behavioral care. FEATURED GUESTS - Angela Laws - Cohost, veteran petsitter, and community manager at https://www.trustedho…

It's all about Horse Care, Colic, and Common Sense on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along …

From training and setting boundaries to observing body language and building a relationship with your horse, this episode of Big Blend Radio with Christy Wood is all about HORSE BEHAVIOR. Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse …

If you've ever known and loved a dog, it's not hard to understand why they're dubbed "[human’s] best friend." But they're often so much more – our confidants, our teachers and even our healers. This episode of Big Blend Radio features Moth StorySLAM winner Anne Abel who discusses her new memoir, "Mattie, Milo, and Me" (She Writes Press, April 2024)…

This episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on Pet Sitting and Pet Care options for Women Travelers. Featured guest is Angela Laws who is a veteran pet sitter and the community manager for TrustedHousesitters which is a global, pet-loving community on a mission to create a world where pets enjoy their owners’ vacations just as much as they do! Founded …

It's all about Appaloosa Horses on this episode of Big Blend Radio with equestrian expert Christy Wood. Christy Wood is now on her second 13-year circuit of the Chief Joseph Trail Ride, a progressive trail ride hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC). A portion of the ride is completed each year, with the entire sequence taking thirteen years to …

This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast is all about Books for Horse Lovers. FEATURED GUESTS: * CHRISTY WOOD is a world champion horse trainer also exhibiting in jumping and trail, a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations, and owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three…

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Angela Laws, veteran pet sitter and community manager for TrustedHousesitters, a global, pet-loving community on a mission to create a world where pets enjoy their owners’ vacations just as much as they do! Read her Success Insider Q&A: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/angela-laws-of-trustedhousesitters/ …

Featuring filmmaker Samantha Wishman and dog rescuer Monda Wooten, this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on the documentary film FREE PUPPIES which is out now on VOD and DVD in the USA and Canada. FREE PUPPIES! travels across the country's political divide to explore one of the many areas where no public animal services exist, an…

This "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning photographer Olivia Grey Pritchard, who discusses her beautiful and heartwarming coffee table book, "MUTTS: A Celebration of Mystery Mixed Breeds." Whether you currently have a mutt, grew up with one, or you’re a pet-free animal lover, MUTTS is a must have! This stellar book fe…

On this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio, New Orleans based children's book author Michelle Dumont chats about her "Phoebe Cakes and Friends" book, "An Alphabet Tail" that features illustrations by Jennifer Taylor. Come along with Phoebe and all of her tail-wagging four-legged friends and learn your ABCs one giggle at a time. This board …

This "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio features author Alice Kaltman, who discusses her latest novel, "Dawg Towne." The book explores universal themes of love and loss through the deceptively simple lens of suburban life. But is life in the suburbs ever really simple? Over the course of one year in Towne, spouses die, children grow up, af…

Dogs have always been there for us through catastrophes, wars, and sickness, and have displayed a loyalty which remains unparalleled during the course of the human experience. From herding to hunting, many dogs were originally bred to assist their human companions in daily life. A working dog might be a military dog, a K-9 police dog, or a search a…

This "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio features Dr. Gary Weitzman, a pet expert and author, advocate and veterinarian, and also President & CEO of the San Diego Humane Society. He shares some great pet training advice on training dogs and cats, as covered in his two books with National Geographic Kids:“Fetch! A How to Speak Dog Training G…

During World War II, thousands of Americans sent their pets to Fort Robinson in western Nebraska where the U.S. Military established the Fort Robinson War Dogs Training Center, training over 17,000 “dogs for defense” and deploying them to battlefields and installations all over the world. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, author Trevor Jones disc…

This Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" episode features journalist Peter Zheutlin, the New York Times bestselling author of RESCUE ROAD, who talks about his 2017 book, “RESCUED: What Second-Chance Dogs Teach Us About Living with Purpose, Loving with Abandon, and Finding Joy in the Little Things.” Zheutlin interweaves heartwarming and humorous storie…

The Colts finished their 2016 NFL season with a rousing win over the "NFL franchise" Jacksonville Jaguars to finish the season 8-8. After missing the playoffs (despite having a healthy Andrew Luck for 16 games and playing in the worst division in the NFL), Chuck Pagano, still employed by the boys in blue, held his end of year press conference. Brad…

Christmas is coming early Colts fans! Two of your favorite Colts blogosphere personalities - Brad Wells and Greg Cowan - team up for a once in a lifetime event: a podcast dedicated to telling you how much they dislike the work of Chuck Pagano, Ryan Grigson, and Jim Irsay. On Thursday, December 15th, at 2pm ET, 11am PT, Brad and Greg will say what e…

Thursday March 10th, 2016, 9:00pm Eastern NFL Free Agency opened yesterday (Wednesday). NFL GMs went wild. Kyle and Greg will breakdown both Ryan Grigson's work, and the work of GMs league wide.By Colts Authority Radio

March 8th, 2016, 10:00pm Eastern On tonight's show, Kyle and Greg discuss the upcoming Free Agency period. Dwayne Allen got paid, do any other impending Colts FAs? Who should they be targeting? And, oh, yea, Peyton Manning retired. We'll discuss it.By Colts Authority Radio

Chuck Pagano - Extended, Ryan Grigson - Extended, Jim Irsay - Something. The Colts shocked the sports world when they extended their head coach and GM. They followed that up by firing nearly their entire coaching staff. We'll discuss the front office/coaching situation as well as what we expect the Colts to do next.…

Hosts Kyle Rodriguez (Bleacher Report, Colts Authority) and Greg Cowan (Colts Authority) look forward to the NFL draft with guest Grant Sinning. Grant is a long-time friend of the show, and the creator of new Colts-oriented draft website Draft Indy. What kind of needs do the Colts have and where in the draft looks to be a good day to address them?…

Kyle Rodriguez is joined by The Indy Star's Stephen Holder to talk about the Indianapolis Colts' remaining needs and likely direction in the rest of the 2015 offseason. At 8:30, regular co-host Greg Cowan joins Kyle to discuss how the free agent signings should affect the Colts' draft strategy.By Colts Authority Radio

Greg Cowan and Kyle Rodriguez provide live updates and analysis as the NFL's free agency period officially begins on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. We'll be keeping a close eye on the Indianapolis Colts' targets as they attempt to buildon the momentum of going to the AFC Championship in 2014.Join us as we weep for the many dollars that will be thrown into t…

On the brink of free agency, Kyle Rodriguez is joined by special guest Pat D. Starr, editor of Scout.com's State of the Texans blog. With the Colts reportedly interested in WR Andre Johnson, we find out just how much the future Hall of Famer has left in the tank.By Colts Authority Radio

Kyle Rodriguez and Greg Cowan are back to discuss the release of Ricky Jean Francois and the needs it exacerbates, free agency and the potential replacement and updates from the combine.By Colts Authority Radio

In the first installment of the CA Radio offseason podcast, George Bremer joins Greg Cowan and Kyle Rodriguez to discuss LaRon Landry's falling out of favor in Indianapolis and subsequent release, along with the Colts' top needs and priorities in the 2015 offseason.By Colts Authority Radio

Scott Kacsmar (Football Outsiders) joins Kyle J. Rodriguez (Bleacher Report, Colts Authority) to discuss the New England Patriots' win over the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl. They'll debate the legitimacy of Pete Carroll's ill-fated call and the true identity of the greatest quarterback of all time.…

Football Outsider's Scott Kacsmar joins Kyle Rodriguez (Bleacher Report, Colts Authority) to preview a star-studded Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.By Colts Authority Radio

Scott Kacsmar (Football Outsiders) and Kyle Rodriguez (Colts Authority, Bleacher Report) break down the NFL each week with an eye on advanced analytics. This week, the duo looks back at a conference championship weekend that was either perfect or disastrous, depending on your point of view.By Colts Authority Radio

Scott Kacsmar (Football Outsiders) and Kyle Rodriguez (Colts Authority, Bleacher Report) break down the NFL each week with an eye on advanced analytics.By Colts Authority Radio

Scott Kacsmar (Football Outsiders) and Kyle Rodriguez (Colts Authority, Bleacher Report) break down the NFL each week with an eye on advanced analytics.By Colts Authority Radio

Scott Kacsmar (Football Outsiders) and Kyle Rodriguez (Colts Authority, Bleacher Report) break down the NFL each week with an eye on advanced analytics.By Colts Authority Radio

Scott Kacsmar (Football Outsiders) and Kyle Rodriguez (Colts Authority, Bleacher Report) break down the NFL each week with an eye on advanced analytics.By Colts Authority Radio

Scott Kacsmar (Football Outsiders) and Kyle Rodriguez (Colts Authority, Bleacher Report) break down the NFL each week with an eye on advanced analytics.By Colts Authority Radio

Scott Kacsmar (Football Outsiders) and Kyle Rodriguez (Colts Authority, Bleacher Report) break down the NFL each week with an eye on advanced analytics.By Colts Authority Radio

Scott Kacsmar (Football Outsiders) and Kyle Rodriguez (Colts Authority, Bleacher Report) break down the NFL each week with an eye on advanced analytics. This week, Scott and Kyle look back at a packed Week 12, the best catches in NFL history and what to expect on Thanksgiving.By Colts Authority Radio

First, George Bremer of the Herald Bulletin and Derek Schultz of WNDE 1260 AM join Kyle Rodriguez (Colts Authority, Bleacher Report) to discuss the first half of the Colts' season. At 9 p.m. ET, Scott Kacsmar (Football Outsiders) joins Kyle to break down the NFL's Week 10.By Colts Authority Radio