Arroe Collins

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When people start saying the end of the world is happening, look at all the earthquakes!  Calm down!  This is nothing compared to past history.  Plus, facing ego maniacs at work.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

She just wasn't marriage material. In midlife, that's what Lisa Cheek had come to believe. Throughout decades of adulthood, she dated a lot—and turned down five marriage proposals. Then, at forty-nine, she said “yes” to Big Johnson. At last, she was ready to commit to a union founded on mutual respect and affection, no matter what challenges and chaos life threw at them. On her wedding day, Lisa was tingling with excitement as she looked up at the sweetest, kindest, most big-hearted man she'd ever known and said, “I do.” Moments later, her new husband pulled her aside to ask a question that shook her to the core: “Did you get the judge's signature on the marriage certificate before he left?”  In THE BIG DAY: Saying I Do, Only To Discover I Didn't (She Writes Press; September 22, 2026), Lisa Cheek takes us back to her wedding reception as she grapples with the reality that, despite waiting almost fifty years for a monumental event that people flew in from all over the world to witness, she wasn't married after all. Was not getting the wedding license signed...a sign? Suddenly, she was questioning… Was marriage what she really wanted?  To find the answer, Lisa reflects on her family history (thrice-divorced father and a load of stepfamily baggage, for starters) and her past relationships with men (none of which, other than an early intense one in college, lasted longer than six months). After The Musician (a classic heartbreaker), there was The Biologist (a charmless granola guy), The Actor (too much drama), The Magician (his best trick: disappearing), Rollerblading Dad (a big kid with a kid of his own, who broke Lisa's heart), IT Guy (a stealth dog hater), The Gym Rat (a stickler for routine), and The Ghoster (who topped the magician by abruptly vanishing—three times).     Yet at its heart, THE BIG DAY is about Lisa's unexpected, tremendous love for Big Johnson, a really, really big guy—six foot two, and hovering around three hundred pounds—and a big romantic. Throughout their courtship, he surprised her with his appetite for adventure (including skinny-dipping), his close bonds with his parents (still full of effervescence for life in their nineties) and his two daughters, and his willingness to create a blended family (Big is a cat person, with two big male cats, Paws and Whiskers, while Lisa is a dog lover with one adorable furry best friend, Ron Howard). Yes, he was married twice before (both of his ex-wives are named Tammy), but Big is sincere in his devotion to spending the rest of his life with her.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Metal band Anger Within release their brand new EP, Through The Eyes Of The Bedouin, via Pavement Entertainment. The EP was co-produced by Matt Washburn (Mastodon) and mixed and recorded at Ledbelly Studios in Dawsonville, GA. Featuring five tracks, Anger Within fuse metal, hardcore punk, and death metal to create an aggressive, non-compromising form of modern day thrash on this EP.On the title track, vocalist and guitarist Wulf Morris says, “When I write songs these days, I try to do something outside of the box, something that not every metal band is doing. ‘Through The Eyes Of The Bedouin' gave me the opportunity to incorporate some Middle Eastern styled music, and lyrics that told a story about desert nomads in ancient times.”Anger Within are a long standing, original metal act from Atlanta, GA. Inspired by classic Metallica, Sepultura, Napalm Death, and other great legacy acts, they are ready to bring their music to a worldwide audience. They have opened up for Excruciating Pain, Karma To Burn, Two Man Advantage, Byzantine, Thy Will Be Done, Origin, Sworn Enemy, Dying Fetus, Kingdom Of Sorrow, Soilent Green, Madball, Primer 55, D.R.I., Malevolent Creation, Six Feet Under, Cannabis Corpse, Decrepit Birth, Marty Friedman, Holy Grail, Soulfly, Sacred Reich, Raven, Incite, Salem's Childe, & Venom Inc. They have also played the Atlanta stop of the Vans Warped Tour, (2010 & 2012,) on the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands stage @ Lakewood Amphitheater.Wulf Morris – vocals/guitarBryan Powers – lead guitarChris Hoff – drumsJason Confer – bass/backup vocalsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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Welcome back to the studio.  This is My Day of Play, where you're taken into the real events and actions of how it happens long before the process of editing or cleaning up.  This episode takes us to February 13, 2025.  We begin things with Dr Warren Farrell the author of Role Mate to Soul Mate.  AI chatbots are better at giving love than human loved ones.    Then we're gonna check in action and suspense writer Mr. Steve Berry who was back in 2025 with another installment in the Cotton Malone series. And why not?  Lets go all out true crime with podcaster Leah Rothman from The Real Killer This is My Day of Play.  completely unedited in the way of meeting the wizard behind the curtainBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

He spent years writing songs.  Some were picked up but were never heard on American radio airwaves. Not until he teamed up with Bob Dylan's manager.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Joby Walters was a feared and respected enforcer of the Hells Angels, patched in by the infamous Sonny Barger, founding member of the motorcycle club's Oakland charter. He lived the life of an outlaw – filled with violence, darkness and constant risk – but he knew deep down that something was missing.After getting busted by the ATF on RICO charges, Joby went on the run. A lifelong friend sent him a box containing a Bible, some literature and a cassette tape of sermons. That box changed Joby's life. He was eventually intercepted by the FBI, and while incarcerated, his life's purpose became clear.Joby discovered a freedom that no motorcycle club could offer. Today, he dedicates his life to sharing that message of hope with prisoners, bikers, veterans, and anyone searching for a second chance. In his new book, CUT FREE: A HELLS ANGEL'S RIDE TO REDEMPTION, Joby tells his remarkable true story with unflinching honesty—revealing both the darkness of his past and the redemption that transformed his future. With a special place in his heart for prisoners, Joby is focusing his efforts on reaching America's prisons, bringing hope to those behind bars.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Variety called Trouser Press "one of the greatest music magazines in history" and described Zip It Up! (2024) as "practically a real-time history of some of the best rock music of that era." Zip It Up! Too is packed with more enthusiastic, in-depth coverage of a diverse collection of artists. Vintage interviews with Paul McCartney, Jeff Beck, Bill Wyman and members of The Who provide insight into classic rock history, while profiles of the Police, Talking Heads, Duran Duran, the Cars, Devo, the Pretenders and New Order reflect the progress of music in the 1980s. There are features on Nick Drake, Ian Dury, the Modern Lovers, Lene Lovich, ABBA, the Troggs and the German group Can - as well as a previously uncollected Ramones interview by the famed Lester Bangs.Zip It Up! Too includes 21 "autodiscographies," a unique Trouser Press feature in which artists spoke about each of their albums in sequence, sharing detailed behind-the-scenes memories of them. Stars who opened their musical closets to Trouser Press include Genesis, Jethro Tull, Jefferson Airplane, Cheap Trick, Sparks, Iggy, Blondie, Slade and Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople), all of whom provided fascinating first-person documents of real historical value.Trouser Press began as a mimeographed fanzine in New York in 1974 and grew to a glossy national monthly by the end of its existence in 1984. Although known for its coverage of British bands, the magazine more generally focused on music that was underground, independent or unappreciated. Fans called it "the bible of alternative rock."Trouser Press put its name to five album review guides published in the 1980s and 1990s and continues with a dedicated website at www.trouserpress.com.From Zip It Up! Too: James Osterberg, more notoriously known as Iggy Pop, is an American original: an articulate juvenile delinquent. From the moment he burst on the national scene with the Stooges, there was no doubt that here was the reductio ad absurdum of rock and roll. Over the years, Osterberg has somehow not only survived but grown, dragging Iggy with him. Zombie Birdhouse marks a new direction in his music - one no less compelling than the chaotic self-destruction of old. He has also given us a book of autobiographical reminiscences, I Need More, to further our understanding of his intriguing personality. Here Osterberg examines his recorded legacy and the situations surrounding its creation. "All recordings are painful," he says. "It's like waiting to score." Brace yourself for the raging id of Ig. You know how great the Ramones are. But, sadly, there is a world out there which remains unconvinced. Once or twice a year, I revisit my erstwhile stomping grounds in Detroit, and when I do, I always stay at the home of Rob Tyner of the MC5. A little over a year ago, I happened to notice that his eight-year-old son, Robin, was getting on this Fonzie kick, saying things like "Hey dad, do you think I could ever get just a bunch of guys to hang out with and do stuff?" He didn't know the word "gang" and of course had no idea what they would do if and when they got together to hang out except that it would, of course, be "cool." Rob threatened to buy him a tom-thumb-size black leather jacket. I took more direct action: I went out and bought a copy of Ramones Leave Home, brought it back to the house and said: "Robin, I've got a present for you" - whipping it out of the bag - "punk rock!" (Lester Bangs) "My father's a salesman," Jonathan Richman explains. "That's where 'Roadrunner' came from. He's a traveling salesman. He sells to military installations all over New England. That's how I got that love for 7 Up signs and Norwood and Foxboro and all these different places. I would sit in the car with him, and we would drive all over this area, up and down New England. It was like a whole other world to me." Jonathan is sitting in a Cambridge natural food restaurant at eleven in the morning. He is wearing a T shirt and shorts. His muscular, unshaven appearance is surprisingly different from his publicity pic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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I'm CT…  When I'm not busy being Arroe the podcaster, I live in the real world.  Everybody has to have a job.  Mine is C.S.  Customer Service.  Solutions, relationships while keeping my team motivated to keep a constant connection with each guest who's chosen to stop their day to visit our location.  Episode 175 New Pepsi product, I effed up bad and more time with EdwardThis is C.T.C.S.    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Are we starting to forget about those rough rugged days of the 1800's?  Is the future turning out to be the new playground for a modern day Billy The Kid?  Plus the importance of playing Flag Football and how you'll carry it's lessons beyond the fields of success or team loss.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

THE DEAD OF SUMMER: Ollie Veltman is finally coming home to the quaint island of Anchor's Mercy after a year away while his mom battled cancer. It should be a celebration—his mom is cancer free, and she's determined to have the best summer ever—but Ollie's (now ex) best friends think he abandoned them, and he's returning with a lot of questions. Because for a place that's perfect on the surface, a secret rots below the waves. A secret that could explain his mom's illness, and the illness of so many other locals. Ollie's desperate search for the truth turns life-or-death when a storm descends upon the island. In its wake, a long-sunken horror rises . . . Now Ollie is being held in isolation aboard a military hospital ship in the harbor. They say he's a survivor, but they only know half the story. The truth is more monstrous than Ollie ever believed, and he suspects his saviors aren't here to save anyone. Only Ollie can stop what's coming, but that means getting back to Anchor's Mercy before it vanishes, taking with it everyone he has ever loved. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

It might sound funny to have an album's first single be titled “Finish Line” but for the band Original 8 (OG8), its starting and ending points have never been determined by anyone other than themselves. Is it a race to place first? Or is it a personal accomplishment that has been stirring one's soul for decades. Only the listener can decide.  “Finish Line”, a track that weaves together rock and Americana canvases, is from OG8's “Recognize” album due October 14 via Beat Farm Music. The album is named after OG8 lead singer Jaime Lynch's personal mantra. It's also par for the course; in OG8's previous 2025-26 releases “W.O.M.A.N” and “Change”, a common thread of self-empowerment and a slight sense of a chip on their shoulder has listeners immediately connected to the band's positive outlook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

When it's extremely difficult to make up your mind.  Having the power of choice can actually weaken someone.  On this episode we're going to focus in on a being grateful which can be a very tough journey for nine out of ten people.  What?  Plus…making the choice to stuff food into our gut.  Do we really know what we're eating? I'm Arroe.  Life is a series of choices.  Who decides when you're not making it the right choice?  Is it the fear of going wrong?  The greatest lessons in life are often lost inside hidden away attempts and concepts.  It's time to reopen your heart. Having a choice is a daily gift.  On this highway we learn to trust mirages… What is the choice?  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

I'm always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   How much time do tv chefs really get on these cooking competition shows?  Plus…we've all heard the term cold feet.  Why is it associated with a persons wedding day?   I'm Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it's my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It's still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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If you ignore the dragon, it will eat you. You'd think this is an ancient lesson. Not so true. It doesn't end there. The dragon plays a huge role in many daily decisions. How are you playing your dragon and what's the history behind it?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Americans are living longer—but not necessarily better. A new concept gaining traction called “peakspan,” is changing the conversation from how long we live to how long we feel strong, energized, and mentally sharp.The reality is concerning: we're not just aging, we're aging with more disease. According to a recent study in Frontiers in Public Health, the number of Americans over 50 with at least one chronic condition is expected to nearly double by 2050, reaching more than 142 million.For many Americans, this isn't abstract, it's personal: rising anxiety about aging and retirement, chronic pain, poor sleep, and low energy becoming the new normal, all while the cost of staying healthy continues to add stress instead of relief.Available for Interview:Edward Jones is a longevity expert and natural health pioneer, bringing more than 40 years of real-world experience helping people take control of their health—without extreme biohacking or expensive routines.At 68, he's in peak physical condition, competes in bodybuilding competitions, and has built a 95K following on TikTok by sharing practical, no-nonsense wellness strategies. What makes his story compelling is that he's lived the decline many Americans fear—chronic pain, fatigue, and mobility issues (being reliant on a walker to get around)—and reversed it after the age of 50 through consistent, natural, healthy habits.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Podcasting is proving to finally be a business's winning tool. I got into podcasting in 2010 because as a radio companies production director I was searching for newer ways to promote business success. My larger-than-life broadcast company literally said to me, "I don't know what you're doing but don't stop." Today it's evolved into the very vision I had 16 years ago. Plus... are we getting too personal on our podcasts? Taylor Swift's entire love life is present, can hosts do the same?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Filmed across North Carolina, Jeff Corwin's Southern Wild follows Corwin from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast as he explores the wildlife, wild places and passionate people that make the Tar Heel State one of the country's most remarkable natural environments.  Along the way, Corwin will search for bats and salamanders, encounter black bears, alligators and sea turtles, snorkel waterways in exploration of native fish, and take viewers inside wildlife rescue and conservation efforts happening in real-time. Joining Corwin in the field are scientists, wildlife experts and conservationists, as well as Lees-McRae College students, educators and alumni, whose hands-on work in wildlife biology, rehabilitation and conservation offers a window into how the next generation of environmental leaders is being prepared.About Jeff Corwin and Dr. Lee KingFor more than three decades, Jeff Corwin has brought audiences face-to-face with wildlife and some of the planet's most extraordinary environments, building a career that has made him one of television's most recognizable wildlife conservationists. Corwin has fronted more than a dozen television series seen in more than 100 countries. He holds degrees in biology and anthropology and a master's degree in wildlife and fisheries conservation and is a noted author, wildlife biologist and conservation advocate. Corwin has partnered with HMPG on several series including Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin and Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin.Dr. Lee King has served as president of Lees-McRae College since 2018. An experienced higher education and nonprofit leader, he has held senior roles in institutional advancement, student life, career services and athletics.Under King's leadership, Lees-McRae has doubled its endowment, expanded its campus, renovated historic facilities, added academic and athletic programs, and achieved record enrollment and improved retention. He recently announced a $10 million housing project that will add 144 student beds and four employee housing units.King serves on the executive committee of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities and recently completed his term as president of Conference Carolinas. He holds a Doctor of Education in educational leadership from the University of Virginia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

I'm always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Can we stop being the generation that endlessly thinks everything we say is right?  Plus…why do we always say cold hard cash.  It's everywhere! In commercials, on tv shows and in movies.  Cold hard cash.    I'm Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it's my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It's still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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In 2020 and 21 I called the empty homes built in this forest Covid Homes. People left the area to be with family or just get out of the way of science. I'm see a lot of the same thing in 2026. Is it the economy or are people running away from the essence of what makes this tiny forest someplace unbelievably peace filled?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Mariner Books is proud to publish the 25th Anniversary Edition of FAST FOOD NATION: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Pulitzer Prize finalist Eric Schlosser-the New York Times bestselling exposé on how America's fast food industry has reshaped America and the world. This anniversary edition includes a new afterword in which Schlosser extends his indictment of industrial food and corporate power into the present, tracing how consolidation, deregulation, and worker exploitation have only tightened their grip over the past twenty-five years.When first published in 2001, FAST FOOD NATION blew the lid off the fast food industry-exposing how it mauled our landscapes, widened the gap between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and propelled American cultural imperialism abroad. Among a groundswell of attention and praise, it was hailed as "a fine piece of muckraking" (NewYork Times Book Review), "as disturbing as it is irresistible" (San Francisco Chronicle), and "reminiscent of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle" (Boston Globe).Now, Schlosser sounds the alarm again on the damage wrought by corporate control of America's food system and stressing how the forces he first identified are even more powerful today. The new material updates the book's core argument by tracing new crises-like H5N1 bird flu spreading through industrial dairy farms, corporate surveillance of activists and critics, stagnant wages amid soaring CEO pay, food industry consolidation, and exploitation of meatpacking workers, including child labor-all stemming from unchecked industry power and weak regulation.Schlosser closes by arguing that the "true cost" of cheap industrial food is far higher than its price tag suggests, and calls for stronger labor protections, antitrust action, and accountability to fix a system that sacrifices workers' and consumers' health for profit. Schlosser's myth-shattering survey stretches from California's subdivisions, where the business was born, to the industrial corridor along the New Jersey Turnpike, where many of fast food's flavors are concocted. Along the way, he unearths fascinating and unsettling truths-from the unholy alliance between fast food and Hollywood to the seismic changes the industry has wrought in food production, popular culture, and even real estate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Music's Lost History Song Edition The Taylor Swift Style Breakup Song From 1968Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Cleopatra Entertainment has acquired the North Americandistribution rights to the feature length documentary film TWIGGY. Directed by British actress and filmmaker Sadie Frost (Bram Stokers's Dracula, Quant (Dir.)) the film takes an intimate, star-studded look at the life andlegacy of the 1960's supermodel, starting from Twiggy's meteoric rise from a working-class London teen to a global "it-girl" and cultural icon. The documentary blendsrate archival footage with exclusive, modern-day interviews with famous friends and fans, including Paul McCartney, Dustin Hoffman and Brooke Shields, amongst others. It recently completed its successful international film festival run, including official selections atthe BFI London Film Festival, the Rio de Janeiro Film Festival, the Sydney Film Festival, Dublin International Film Festival, Dinard Festival of British & Irish Film and the Girls On Film Festival, where it received an official commendation in the Best Documentary Feature category. Sadie Frost said,'After my debut documentary on the iconic fashion designer Mary Quant, I wanted to dive deeper into the era and cultural figures who paved the way for how fashion evolved. Twiggy was a working-class London girl who against all odds took on the world, changing the look of women - both in society and fashion - forever. She is an integral part of British culture and before she had turned 17, she had already ascended into an international phenomenon. After a successful international run, I am delighted to now bringthe film to a US audience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

I'm always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Are people regaining weight while on Ozympic and other weight loss shots?  Plus…your available hours at work versus what they're willing to use you for.  Is that fair to the employee?   I'm Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it's my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It's still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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  -Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations.  Hosting requires show prep.  My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests.  What you don't have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed.  The conversation didn't happen.  I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again.  Let me explain Missed Opportunity.  It's my questions and statements without their answers.  I'm leaving open enough space at the end of each question hoping they'll download the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history.  Like a message in a bottle tossed out to sea. I hope to locate a destination…  This week we're putting focus on my missed opportunity is with visionary and author Tony Seba. Missed Opportunity.  A lost piece of history.  You know the questions.  Let's locate the reactions.  The door is always open.  If you are or know Tony Seba reach out to me at arroec@gmail.com that's arroec@gmail.com Be brilliant!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Two very heavy subjects that truly prove we are present on the streets of everyday speak.  Sports apps that support gambling.  Nobody is making money suckers.  Plus another gamble, educating our children.  Parents who think they can do the job but have never led a class for an entire year.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

As kids head back to the classroom, families are transitioning from the more relaxed routines of summer to the structure of a new school year. For many households, that also means taking a fresh look at screen time, gaming and other digital habits. The start of the school year offers parents and caregivers an opportunity to reset expectations and establish healthy digital routines that support sleep, homework, learning and downtime. Digital parenting and education experts are available to share practical strategies families can put into place as the school year gets underway, including:Pair parental controls with conversation: Built-in controls, including screen-time and spending limits, can give parents useful guardrails for their child's online experience. But those tools can be most effective when paired with ongoing conversations that help kids develop self-regulation and responsible digital habits.Focus on how kids are spending their screen time: Not all screen time is the same. Gaming can provide opportunities for learning, creativity and collaboration with friends, especially when players become creators on platforms like Roblox. Through Roblox Kids and Select accounts, families can also discover educational experiences in the Learning Hub covering a variety of real-world topics and skills.Understand your child's digital world: Parents can explore the platforms and games their children use rather than simply monitoring from the sidelines. On Roblox, parents can get in the game themselves and use resources such as Family Zone, an immersive game on the Roblox platform, to better understand their child's online experience.Help kids build important life skills: Digital boundaries can be used to teach children how to manage their time, take ownership of their routines and navigate online spaces responsibly.Create consistency between home and school: Aligning digital rules at home with school expectations can help kids understand when it's time to focus on learning and when there's time for gaming and other leisure activities. Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov is the Senior Director of Global Parental Advocacy at Roblox where she focuses on building partnerships and programs to help equip parents and caregivers with the tools to help their families navigate Roblox and the digital world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

GRAMMY® winner Janet Robin and David Vito Gregoli join forces for a bold, modern reimagining of Jeff Beck's iconic instrumental, “Beck's Bolero.” Their version goes live on all streaming media on Friday July 24 at 12:00 AM PT.Pre-save here https://lnk.dmsmusic.co/janetrobindavidvitogregoli_becksboleroThere's also a music video that features Robin, Gregoli, plus percussionist MB Gordy working on “Beck's Bolero” in the studio. This goes live also Friday at midnight, as well, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=fthUxd9Elyw.Vito says, “This is our homage to someone who constantly evolved, never rested on his fame or laurels. The song's unique beat — and the fact it was recorded with members of Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Yardbirds, The Stones — all make this a historic piece.”Though both artists are most recently recognized for their acoustic work within the music community, Robin and Gregoli have a lifetime of experience as virtuosic electric guitarists.  They bring decades of musicianship, production experience, and artistic vision to this fresh exploration of one of rock guitar's most enduring compositions. Their version honors the mystery, tension, and cinematic power of the original while reshaping it through a contemporary, expressive instrumental lens.The Drum Motive & Why This Version TravelsThe recording's not‑so‑secret weapon is GRAMMY®‑winning drummer/percussionist MB Gordy, whose opening drum figure adds a brief jolt of energy — a deliberate ignition that sets the piece in motion. Vito describes it as “a take‑off on a James Brown beat, giving it urgency as it weaves in and out of the traditional Bolero pulse.”Gordy's blend of Middle Eastern dumbek, shakers, classic rock tambourine, and triangle creates a shifting rhythmic landscape that propels the performance forward. This interplay — drums sparking motion, guitars expanding texture — is what makes the interpretation travel: the piece evolves, opens, and moves through dynamic layers rather than staying fixed in a single emotional register.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

I'm always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   What are the consequences of being the bosses best brown noser?  Plus…when trust at work becomes a serious issue.   I'm Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it's my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It's still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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Pod Crashing episode 502 with Michael Easter host of the podcast Two Percent. New York Times bestselling author and journalist Michael Easter comes a twice-weekly deep dive into the science of living better by doing things the hard way. Building on the insights of his #1 Substack and acclaimed books, Easter balanc rigorous evidence with a healthy dose of skepticism to cut through the noise of the modern wellness industry. Whether he's interviewing elite explorers and Harvard biologists or deconstructing the truth about longevity and metabolic health, this isn't a show for "biohacking" perfectionists-it's a grounded, often humorous guide for real people looking to build resilience and agency in an increasingly comfortable world. From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge research, listen to Two Percent to discover why the antidote to modern malaise is often found in the challenges we've been taught to avoid.Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-two-percent-with-michael-327186583Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

In James Chesterton's dark and thrilling futuristic satire, ASHES OF THE REPUBLIC (Broken Ledger Press; April 28, 2026), it's the year 2046 and Christian Nationalism has fully consolidated power. Evidence of liberalism is subject to punishment, women's bodies are governed by data, medical professionals have been replaced with AI, and the blueprint for authoritarian rule is no longer theoretical—it's fully operational.  At the center of the story is Lily Osbourne, a gifted technologist who once helped build the very systems that now govern daily life. After crossing her employer, Dennison Robotics CEO Iwanna Dennison, Lily is cast out of power and retreats into quiet anonymity. That fragile invisibility shatters during a routine airport screening when a TSA agent informs her that she is pregnant—which is strictly controlled by the government. In the Republic, all unregistered pregnancies are flagged. Her fetus is issued a Social Security number. The state is notified. Her body is no longer her own. She and her boyfriend Jeff Maslow, a former professor once arrested for reading Walt Whitman, must now find a way to survive, even as Iwanna Dennison claws her way to the highest reaches of power, the focus of her psychotic ambition. Deeply rooted in current events, Ashes of the Republic draws from real-world debates surrounding reproductive surveillance, the fusion of religion and state power, the erosion of privacy, and the expanding role of data and AI in governance. Policies and ideas that felt speculative during the novel's early drafts have since emerged as court rulings, legislative proposals, and political platforms. This is not distant dystopia or traditional science fiction. Nearly every mechanism of control depicted in the novel already exists today, waiting only for the removal of institutional limits to be fully realized. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Two Kevin's on guitar.  Punk Rock gets a fiddle and denim overalls.  But it was never enough to keep them together.  The song that finally stuck was credited to the wrong Kevin.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

The Gold Label proudly announces the upcoming September 4, 2026 release of the Three Stars Tribute album on a deluxe 2-LP 180-gram clear/black vinyl collection. Executive-produced and led by legendary entertainer Pat Boone, this ambitious project gathers iconic performers and contemporary artists to celebrate the enduring legacies of Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and The Big Bopper. Pre-orders are open via www.GoldLabelArtists.com.A Timeless Legacy ReimaginedThe double-vinyl collection features over 82 minutes of brand-new studio recordings. It unites a remarkable roster of music legends, including Frankie Avalon, Sha Na Na, Los Lobos, Chris Montez, Marshall Crenshaw, John Mueller, and Ritchie Valens' brother, Mario R. Valens. Pat Boone personally contributes vocals to four tracks, including powerful renditions of "Donna," "Framed," "Bluebirds Over the Mountain," and the poignant title track "Three Stars".Produced and arranged by Jason Gutierrez and recorded with The JG3 at Enfield Sounds in Reseda, California, the album was expertly mastered by Scott Sedillo at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood.Artist Perspectives"They called it the day the music died, a very somber moment in history," shared Pat Boone. "But listen-the music is still alive and with us. Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and The Big Bopper left us far too soon, but their songs still make us smile. Bringing together so many incredible artists to honor that spirit on a classic vinyl format has been a profound joy."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

I'm always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   When did airports start including special rooms to take your dog for a potty break before the next flight?  Plus…how does raising your head stop a person from snoring all night?   I'm Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it's my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It's still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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I'm CT…  When I'm not busy being Arroe the podcaster, I live in the real world.  Everybody has to have a job.  Mine is C.S.  Customer Service.  Solutions, relationships.  Keeping my team motivated in an age of constant connections.  Each guest has chosen to stop their day to visit our location.  Episode 240, fake smiles, busted cow butt and call me the baby.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Bob and Sheri are one of the biggest attractions in radio history.  Far reaching then the numerous awards they earned in their three decades together.  The teams next step has the industry studying them.  Why?  Plus AI technology is in the headlines and this time the creators are warning global leaders of it being extremely deadly.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Jerry Spinelli's outstanding 44-year writing career has earned him critical acclaim and icon status, with over 25 published books for children including Maniac Magee, Stargirl, and Wringer. George, aka "Suds," is about to start the fifth grade, where he, his best friend Joey, and the rest of his classmates will be the top dogs of the whole school. They are ready to collect on the respect they now deserve and leave their lasting legacy at Gotwals Elementary . . . but that's easier said than done.Between bullies on the playground and a prankster sister, Suds is being undermined, ignored, and even challenged everywhere he turns. Suds knows this could finally be his year, if only he works on his walk, perfects his image, and his annoying little sister stays out of his way. He has been preparing to be a top dog his whole elementary school career. Does he now have what it takes? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Our tale follows the loquacious CECIL PEACHTREE (Malcolm McDowell) stuffy, well educated, English schoolteacher who's only lived his life's experiences through the books he so passionately loves, and DOOLEY(James Paxton) an illiterate outlaw who's lived a reckless and dangerous life of actual adventure.We open on CECIL standing on a dusty and desolate train platform. He's been traveling across the Old West on his way to the tiny, frontier town of Fortune, where he'll begin a new job, and a new chapter of his life, as headmaster of the local schoolhouse. But when he learns he has missed the last train, CECIL is left stranded in the middle of nowhere, not knowing what to do next.To make matters worse, CECIL is held up by DOOLEY, a fearsome gunslinger. After being robbed of all of his cash and personal possessions, CECIL harkens back to the age old adage made famous by Hippocrates, "Desperate times call for desperate measures". With no other options available to him, CECIL goes against his better judgment and proposes a deal; If DOOLEY agrees to escort him to Fortune, he can have CECIL'S entire teacher's stipend, a month's pay, which is awaiting him upon his arrival. Cash strapped, and desperate himself, DOOLEY reluctantly agrees. What unfolds is an arduous yet heartfelt journey, where our mismatched travelers form an uncommon bond. Along the way, they encounter ferocious bandits, harrowing horse chases, barroom brawls and bawdy saloon gals.At a time when books are being banned across the country and education itself is under attack, LAST TRAIN TO FORTUNE is an allegory about how knowledge sets us free, a theme that couldn't be more relevant than it is right now.  Also starring Mary Steenburgen and Bernadette Peters.Heres the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qVU3wln7PI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

When it's extremely difficult to make up your mind.  Having the power of choice can actually weaken someone.  On this episode we're going to put focus on the writers and producers of television who have taken on the censors and have rarely won.  Plus…making the choice to eat what we eat, is it draining us from well needed energy? I'm Arroe.  Life is a series of choices.  Who decides when you're not making it the right choice?  Is it the fear of going wrong?  The greatest lessons in life are often lost inside hidden away attempts and concepts.  It's time to reopen your heart. Having a choice is a daily gift.  On this highway we learn to trust mirages… What is the choice?  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.