Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Men with long hair are endlessly being judged yet in a very unique way they could be what saves your life and career.  Where's the trust and how does it begin?  Plus...words of wisdom for seniors in high school, "Go out and lose. Find failure and learn from it."

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why do consumers continue to push away plant based foods?  They’ve gotten better with the flavor but the followers aren’t there.  Plus…THC versus CBD are they one in the same?  Yeah no…   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…    

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Sometimes dreams only come true when you build them yourself. For Chris Johnson, that philosophy has defined a remarkable career spanning decades in the music industry. Now, after years spent creating opportunities for other artists while quietly honing his own craft, Johnson is stepping back into the spotlight with his powerful new single, "Better Days Ahead," out June 26 2026, and  the first release from his forthcoming album, Tales From The Cowboy Palace.Born and raised in the rural community of Lakeside in San Diego County, California, Johnson grew up balancing life between Future Farmers of America, horseback riding, surfing and skateboarding. Raised among cattle, rodeos, and wide-open spaces, he proudly identifies as an "urban cowboy"—someone who may live in the suburbs but carries a rural spirit at heart.Chris Johnson is a California-born singer-songwriter, musician, entrepreneur, and self-described urban cowboy whose career spans performance, production, sound engineering, venue ownership, and artist development. Raised in Lakeside, California, Johnson has spent decades immersed in the music industry while continuing to write songs rooted in real-life experiences. His upcoming album, Tales From The Cowboy Palace, showcases his distinctive blend of traditional Country storytelling and hard-earned authenticity.Music was woven into Johnson's life from the very beginning. With a mother, aunts, and grandfathers who were all musicians, his passion for songwriting and performance came naturally. By the age of twelve, he was already playing guitar and singing alongside his mother at schools, county fairs, senior centers, and community events. Influenced by legends such as Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Merle Huggard, George Jones, John Denver, and Pete Seeger, Johnson developed a deep appreciation for storytelling through song.As a teenager, he played in school bands before forming his own country rock group. During college, he fronted a local band called Border Tones before pursuing solo performances throughout Southern California. His journey eventually led him to Los Angeles, where he attended Musicians Institute and joined a booking agency that sent him across the country performing corporate events and hotel engagements.While the experience sharpened his skills as a performer, Johnson ultimately felt pulled toward creating music of his own."I really wanted to get back to doing my own music," Johnson recalls. "I didn't even have a house—we were just in band houses and hotel rooms all the time."Back in Los Angeles, Johnson built an impressive behind-the-scenes career, running sound for legendary venues including the Whisky A Go Go and the Roxy, managing backline operations for FM Station. Also, touring as guitar tech for John Fogerty, Styx, Government Mule, Lisa Marie Presley, Chaka Khan and System of A Down. While also performing demo vocals, composing commercial jingles, and providing voiceover work. He also launched his own equipment company, Hollywood Studio Rentals, Valley Production Storage and Drum Paradise LA before eventually purchasing the very Country music venue where he frequently performed—the famed Cowboy Palace.Through every chapter of his career, songwriting remained a constant. Now, Tales From The Cowboy Palace serves as the culmination of a lifetime of experiences, offering listeners an authentic collection of songs centered around perseverance, freedom, fatherhood, motorcycles, hard work, and redemption. Backed by his band, The Hollywood Hillbillies, Johnson delivers a modern Country project enriched by decades of musical influences and real-world experiences.Lead single "Better Days Ahead" stands as a heartfelt anthem for dreamers, workers, and anyone pushing forward through adversity."It's about working my ass off when I had nothing," Johnson says. "Dreaming of giving a better life to my wife and kids."

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It's not conceited or overconfident! If you don't believe in yourself, you cannot achieve anything. You'll spend your life trying to and or handing off the important stuff without ever realizing the true journey is in facing your true self in the bathroom mirror. Aint no selfie photo in that picture. That's you! You are the greatest person you will ever meet!

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Anything But Human is an American rock band blending the grit of alternative rock with a touch of Southern soul, their music hits hard but always hits home. From Dallas, TX, they're known for their explosive live shows, powerful vocals, and emotionally charged songwriting.Since crashing onto the scene in 2019, ABH has released a string of standout singles - including “Move On”, which became the #1 most added song at Rock Radio and landed in the Top 20 on the Billboard Rock Indicator Chart. Their debut EP “Push” showcased their dynamic range, from the heavy-hitting “Slave” to their stripped-down covers of “Someone You Loved” and “Eleanor Rigby” - the latter reaching #22 on the Billboard/BDS Chart.  The band's last single "Time" charted at #9 on the SMR chart.ABH has shared the stage with rock legends like Bon Jovi, Tesla, and Saliva, toured across the U.S. and Mexico, and performed at major festivals including RockFest and Southern Rock Woodstock. With over 300,000 streams, 30,000 followers, and a loyal fanbase growing by the day, Anything But Human continues to carve out their place in American rock with heart, intensity, and purpose.

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Where are the modern day rebels?  Not necessarily the rule breakers, those who take amazing chances and don’t stop at failure.  Where are they?  Plus…are plant based hotdogs like all other hotdogs and they’re bad for you?   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…  

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Christmas At Sea As the mercury rises during the height of summer, Hallmark Channel gives fans a merry way to stay cool with its annual Christmas in July programming event, and Hallmark+ subscribers will be treated to a second season of sailing the high seas with their favorite Hallmark stars in Christmas at Sea. In season two of the series, Hallmark superfans meet their favorite stars on a Christmas cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. With holiday cheer, unforgettable moments, and celebrity surprises, this cruise is one to remember.  Featured are popular Hallmark stars including Benjamin Ayres (The Santa Class), Jonathan Bennett (Finding Mr. Christmas), Rachel Boston (The More the Merrier), B.J. Britt (Tidings for the Season), Wes Brown (Haul Out the Holly), Erin Cahill (Christmas at the Catnip Café), Paul Campbell (Three Wisest Men), Taylor Cole (A Reason for the Season), Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), Heather Hemmens (The Snow Must Go On), Tyler Hynes (Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story), Ginna Claire Mason (A Holiday Spectacular), Brendan Penny (The More the Merrier), Kimberley Sustad (Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!), Andrew Walker (She’s Making a List) and Ashley Williams (Jingle Bell Run).

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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 229 workplace cliques, words of wisdom from Texas and the U.S. has gone to war with Iran. 

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   When families live under the same roof but the stories are completely different.  How?  Plus…If you were told you have six months to live, what would you want to do?   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…

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Christina Diaz Gonzalez is the multi-award-winning, best-selling author of several novels including The Red Umbrella, Concealed, and the graphic novels Invisible and now Offside. Offside is a middle-grade graphic novel about a middle school soccer team that goes co-ed, exploring friendship, teamwork, and gender equity through the eyes of diverse students, including the team captain who resists the change and a newcomer from Colombia. The book uses a unique format with both English and Spanish text, similar to Invisible, to tell a story about overcoming challenges and finding belonging.

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