Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Valley of Fire Records released "Judge Jackson: Chapter One," marking the 10th anniversary of the passing of guitarist and co-founder Lee Jackson. This release commemorates the beginnings of the band's history and the vibrant stories from the creatively rich compound known as The Junkyard in North Hollywood, CA. Additionally, the lyric video for the song "Knucklehead" was unveiled on the same day.Long before their music featured in a Super Bowl, NASCAR race, and collaborations with an Oscar winner (notably, Billy Bob Thornton), Judge Jackson established themselves as the soundtrack to many people's lives. The origins of Judge Jackson date back to 1995, when vocalist and lyricist Todd McTavish, who had moved from Canada where he once played in a band with Shania Twain as a backup vocalist, partnered with guitarist and songwriter Lee Jackson in Los Angeles. Together with bassist Ryan Rogers and drummer Chris Pendleton, they diligently performed in the local club circuit, gradually cultivating a devoted local following. By 1998, the band released its debut album, followed shortly by a second CD, titled "8068."The initial CD releases have been out of print for years; however, these 18 songs are now being re-released digitally in 2026. The tracks have been remastered by producer Tim Narducci for Valley of Fire Records, with the first release being the fan favorite and bike rally anthem, “Knucklehead,” on January 1, 2026, coinciding with the 5th anniversary of Valley of Fire Records. This remastered collection features 18 songs that are now available on all digital and streaming platforms. We invite you to join us in celebrating the life and music of Lee Jackson.

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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 explore the choice to drink or not to drink, how many people fall off the wagon and why?  Plus…while choosing your addiction, are those in need approachable? 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? 

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What do a devout polygamist from an insular Utah sect and a shadowy Armenian tycoon from Los Angeles have in common? More than you'd think. Together, they defrauded the American government out of nearly one billion dollars. "Kingdom of Fraud," a brand new series co-produced by Novel and iHeartPodcasts, has launched.Over seven episodes, Emmy-nominated journalist, investigative reporter and host Michele McPhee traces the extraordinary and unlikely criminal partnership between Jacob Kingston and Levon Termendzhyan, a reputed Armenian crime figure known to those around him as "The Lion." Together, they built a billion dollar fraud conspiracy out of a biofuel subsidy program, and triggered the largest tax investigation in American history.McPhee travels from Salt Lake City and its outskirts where Mormon fundamentalist groups laid roots, to gritty neighborhoods in Los Angeles and beyond to understand how Jacob Kingston, one of his father's more than 100 children and a man desperate to prove his worth to his powerful polygamist clan, The Order, ended up in business with one of LA's most feared operators. And how, once their scheme started generating tens of millions of dollars, they needed to find somewhere far from Utah to hide it all.But this story isn't just about two men and their money. Around Jacob and Levon sits a web of dirty cops, political connections and transnational money launderers that reaches further than the federal agents investigating the case could have imagined.Jacob Kingston was put under unimaginable pressure as law enforcement started circling, but Levon assured him that a shadowy network known only as 'The Boys" - paid badges from the highest levels of federal law enforcement who sold their access to the highest bidder would spring into action to keep the cops at bay.Was Jacob right to put his life in The Lion's hands, or will their billion dollar biofuel empire go up in smoke?"Kingdom of Fraud" is a story about what happens when the most unlikely of alliances is corroded by greed and selfishness - a story of rampant corruption in which every American citizen was a victim.Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-kingdom-of-fraud-329335210 

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Friends have said it and trust me teachers and principals wanted to, "Don't give me your sack of shit." Where does it come from and who put it into our daily speak?

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The greatest thing about podcasting is knowing its a wild frontier. There's always something new to tap into. Believe it or not, local podcasting is on the increase. Who, what, where and why?

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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.

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In Columbus, Ohio, power flipper Tommy Harr and his family have built a business on seeing opportunity where others see disaster. Their edge comes from within the family - two generations of elite home inspectors, a fearless construction crew led by his youngest brother, and a mom who doubles as both designer and real estate agent.Series Premiere: May 30th at 11AM easternCheck out the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw52Hgak5lY 

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FIGHT READY: How to Get Fit, Lose Weight, and Kick Ass in Everything You Do (St. Martin's Press Griffin Original, On Sale Date May 19, 2026, $25.00), by Santino DeFranco, is the complete sports performance book, but is actually also the complete non-sports performance book - as many of the concepts can be used in myriad facets of life. DeFranco is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, former professional MMA fighter and current MMA coach and trainer, and with this thorough guide he gives readers the knowledge to reach their performance ceiling by cutting through so much of the blather other "gurus" try to sell.DeFranco presents a step-by-step guide on how to improve overall performance, sports or otherwise. He covers the intense nature needed to persevere through adversity, how to handle nerves and anxiety, and how best we can all learn to channel negative energy into making us more physically and mentally fit and for competitive athletes, the best we can be. Covering strength, conditioning, nutrition, supplements, recovery, and - this is key in all walks of life - the importance of proper sleep, FIGHT READY, gives the reader the knowledge to be prepared physically and mentally whatever the task at hand may be. Through healthy, gimmick-free, easy-to-understand techniques, DeFranco's book helps readers learn how to lose weight and keep it off while improving strength and endurance and simultaneously upgrading mental acuity towards their health. What inspired the author, with a round-the-clock jammed-packed schedule, to add this task to his every-busy-day? DeFranco notes the extreme weight cuts many MMA fighters go through, with many of them ranging from borderline obese to rapid weight drops and then up to the apex of performance all within a few weeks. For anyone, especially the average person or part time sports enthusiast, that can be dangerous. This book will give everyone the knowledge on how to drop weight safely.This book is the ultimate sports performance encyclopedia. In a market saturated by faux science and magic bullet diets, DeFranco cuts through the noise to provide clear, practical diet and fitness advice that is actionable, sustainable (which is crucial), and battle-tested, all the while offering behind-the-scenes access to the world of mixed martial arts. So, are you all set to become fight ready?

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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. 

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Are we typecasting our presence by using too much AI technology?  Plus…advertisers and ad agencies are facing some stiff competition because everybody thinks they can do it.  Not true…   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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