A discussion about the life and times of America's greatest founding father,  Benjamin Franklin. His life, his inventions, and his closing speech at the Constitutional Convention.

Becca Mari's Freedom Speak - Benjamin Franklin

From beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist. 

 “Brilliant” – KATHERINE RUNDELL

“This book upsets me. It frightens me. I cannot wait to read it again.” – LEMONY SNICKET, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events

“An enjoyable reminder that what makes you weird may also make you a winner” – THE TIMES, Children's Book of the Week

Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don’t belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don’t belong with their adoptive family, where all their cousins are named Lavinia. And after getting kicked out of the last etiquette school that would take them, the girls expect to be sent away for good… until they receive a mysterious invitation.

Suddenly the girls are under the tutelage of the infamous Millicent Quibb – a mad scientist with worms in her hair and oysters in her bathtub. Dangerous? Yes! More fun than they’ve ever had? Absolutely! But when the sisters are asked to save their town from an evil cabal of mad scientists, they must learn to embrace what has always made them stand out – before it’s too late!

Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science is the unbelievably hilarious, madcap adventure debut from comedic superstar Kate McKinnon – an unforgettable and laugh-out-loud funny story, and a warm-hearted celebration of individuality, imagination, and eccentricity.

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science, By Kate McKinnon, Read by Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne

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Episode #137 : Pick Episode XXXIV

You may not know her name, but Eunice Newton Foote made groundbreaking discoveries about the greenhouse effect in the 1850s. Her experiments showed that different gases, including carbon dioxide, absorb and trap heat, an early milestone in the history of climate science. And even though her findings were published in a leading scientific journal – a rarity in the days of a male-dominated field – her work remained virtually unknown until recently. Now, thanks to playwright Amanda Quaid, we have a dramatized portrait of the scientist’s life at the time she published her pioneering study, which lends its name to the title of the play.

This play is part of L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series of science-themed plays. Lead funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, bridging science and the arts in the modern world.

Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood in November 2024.

Directed by Anna Lyse Erikson
Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg

An L.A. Theatre Works Full-Cast Performance Featuring:
Geoffrey Arend as Elisha Foote
Tara Lynne Barr as Augusta Foote
Scott Brick as the Narrator and Joseph Henry
Jake Green as the Glazier
Monica McSwain as Mary Foote
Emily Swallow as Eunice Newton Foote

Senior Producer: Anna Lyse Erikson
Prepared for Audio by Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood
Recording Engineer and Editor: Neil Wogensen
Mixing Engineer: Charles Carroll
Designed by Mark Holden and Charles Carroll for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood
Senior Radio Producer: Ronn Lipkin
Foley Artist: Stacey Martinez



Circumstances Affecting the Heat of the Sun's Rays (Part 1)

📝⏳⌚📌🚗🚑🚍🏎🚄🦽🚒🚓🚕🚚🦼🚅🚈🛹🚛🛺🚙🚜🚲🚝🚞🛴🚘🚌🚐🚔🛵🚃🚎🚖🏍🚋🚆🚉🚊🚇🚟🚠🚡🚂🪂🛩✈🛫🛬💺🚁🚀🛰⛵🚤🛥⛴🛳🚢⚓🚏⛽🚨🚥🚦 (Inventions through the years) 
⁂©All Rights Reserved 02 2025
©Lyricist, Mixing, Mastering, Pro License, & Creator: Lady ElectroTrek
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TITLE: GENERATIONAL ECHOES
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LYRICS:
(Verse 1)
Silent boomers watched the moon
Built the roads to our cocoon
Dreams of hippies pushing blooms
Winds of change in crowded rooms

(Verse 2)
Gen Xers with their mixtapes torn
Taped together each new dawn
Riding waves of silent scorn
Laptops glowing before the morn

(Chorus)
Millennials on pixel's edge
Tapping screens with every pledge
Videos and tweets to wedge
Stories told from every ledge

(Verse 3)
Zoomers born to streaming tides
Memes and trends their culture rides
Virtual worlds where truth collides
Finding solace where it hides

(Verse 4)
Alphas now the latest spark
Coding futures in the dark
Tech evolving like a shark
Leaving legacies to mark

(Bridge)
Generations miles apart
But in rhythm hearts immerse
In the echoes we impart
Past and future share a verse

Eras Influence

Generational Echoes

Hear our interview with playwright Amanda Quaid, author of Circumstances Affecting the Heat of the Sun's Rays.

Circumstances Affecting...Bonus Interview with Amanda Quaid

In celebration of National Women Inventors Month (February) and Women's History Month (March), this women celebrates four noteworthy women inventors in history including chemist Marie Curie, chef Julia Child, actress Hedy Lamarr, and commerical artist Bette Nesmith Graham. 

Along with Big Blend Radio hosts Lisa D. Smith and Nancy J. Reid, this episode features:
- Travel writer Jo Clark: https://haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/
- Travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz: https://sharonkkurtz.com/

Noteworthy Women Inventors in History

From sacred cats to the invention of toothpaste, Blue Peter Award winning author David Long takes readers on an intriguing investigation into the ancient Egyptian civilisation. 

 The incredible civilisation of ancient Egypt lasted for 3,000 years. Ruled over by pharaohs, the Egyptians developed agricultural skills and trading partnerships that enabled them to build a rich and powerful nation centred on the Nile.

Far more advanced than any European coutnries at the time, the Egyptians achieved incredible feats of building, created a new way of writing, and revolutionised farming.

Find out what life as an ancient Egyptian was actually like, both for pharaohs and ordinary people, in this fascinating new exploration by award-winning author David Long.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

What it was like to be an Ancient Egyptian, By David Long, Illustrated by Stefano Tambellini, Read by Mark Oosterveen

In "Radio's Genesis: Exploring Its Historical Development" this podcast provides a thorough exploration of radio's historical development, from its scientific origins to its revolutionary role in communication. It spotlights influential inventors like Heinrich Hertz, Nikola Tesla, and Guglielmo Marconi and delves into radio's technological advancements and its broad cultural, socio-economic, and political effects.

Radio's Genesis: Exploring Its Historical Development

What is Pedestrianism – it was once all the rage! And beyond his work in agriculture, what is George Washington Carver known for? 

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We're back with more of our second best ideas for brand new inventions that could make your life easier and more exciting! 

Episode 106: More Inventions

4/27/25. Unnecessary Inventions -- Reebok Pumps and Thinking We Can Manufacture Miracles (Pr. Harry)

5/4/25. Unnecessary Inventions -- Colored Toilet Paper and Looking for Beauty in the Wrong Places (Pr. Harry)

With a witchfinder skulking about town, gifted healer Ann and a young Isaac Newton must be careful not to draw too much attention in this high-stakes story from Lindsay Galvin. 

 Will the discovery of the Elixir of Life lead to a death sentence for a talented young healer?

Ann Storer has inherited her grandmother’s mysterious gift of healing, which she shares through the special tinctures she dispenses in her family’s apothecary shop. When she combines her talents with the genius of a young Isaac Newton, recently arrived to board above the shop, the two create an incredible elixir with seemingly unlimited powers.

But seventeenth-century England is a dangerous place to display any special abilities, and Ann must hide all evidence when witchfinder Abel Geach arrives in town.

So when the plague starts to run rife and those she loves are in danger, will Ann risk everything to help them?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

The Elixir, By Lindsay Galvin, Cover artwork by Kristina Kister, Read by Lauren Moakes

5/11/25. Unnecessary Inventions -- The Automatic Seatbelt and the Wrong Protection (Pr. Harry)

5/18/25. Unnecessary Inventions - The Flizbike and Losing Track of the Love that Moves Us Forward (Pr. Harry)

6/1/25. Unnecessary Inventions -- Listerine Strips and Hiding our Stench (Pr. Harry)

Melodic variations. Simply improvising and finding melodies. Variations. Please enjoy.

Improvisation_270725_Melodic Variations

Grab a can of beans, have a seat at the campfire, and listen to poet/songwriter Big Howell Dawdy talk to his marsupial friend The Possum

The host Becca Mari is a Christian, degreed electronics engineer, private pilot, freedom fighter, and community organizer.
Freedom Speak with Becca Mari is a hard-hitting show about both local and national issues, exposing the truth, especially concerning government corruption and infringement of personal liberty.
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We break down the accuracy of historical movies, historical people and events, all while cracking jokes along the way.

"Waveform Wonders" is a captivating audio podcast channel dedicated to uncovering the most intriguing and lesser-known radio stations across the globe. Each episode dives into a different station's unique sounds and stories, exploring everything from niche music genres to impactful community programs that operate under the mainstream radar. Listeners will get an insider's view of how these stations influence local cultures, push musical boundaries, and keep the spirit of traditional broadcasting alive in a digital age. Join us as we tune into the world's most fascinating radio frequencies, discovering hidden gems and celebrating the enduring power of radio.

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Publishers of award-winning fiction and non-fiction audiobooks for adults and children. Listen to exclusive clips from our books and free audioook extracts here on Soundcloud.

L.A. Theatre Works records plays live in performance. We stage our shows in an audio-friendly format, so actors speak directly into microphones while we add sound effects and music to create an immersive audio experience.

We've recorded over 500 plays in this way - everything from Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde to Arthur Miller and recent Tony winners - and turn the recordings into podcasts, streaming audio, radio shows, and CD’s, so you can listen to great theater anywhere.

Because of our unique format, we attract a lot of top-name talent: our actors have included Chris Rock, Bobby Cannavale, Jane Kaczmarek, Kathleen Turner, Simon Helberg, Amber Tamblyn, Dana Delany, Stacy Keach, Jon Hamm, Matthew Rhys, Alfred Molina, Jonathan Groff...and an ever-expanding list of stars from TV, stage, and film.

Select Big Blend Radio interviews that are featured in the digital, interactive Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine. Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team and publishers.

The Off Ramp Trivia podcast. Slow down, steer clear of crazy and take a side road to sanity with Bob & Marcia Smith.  Photo:  Christopher Michel.

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