Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut

Barbecue is a hot topic, steeped in tradition and regional pride. Some swear by Kansas City’s sweet sauce, while others prefer North Carolina’s vinegar bite. Brisket purists say salt is all you need, while Santa Maria loyalists stand by dry-rubbed tri-tip over red oak. No matter the style, opinions run hotter than the grill. But despite the debate, exploring different styles is part of the fun. As grill season kicks off, this summer is the perfect time to try new recipes that celebrate the full range of American barbecue.


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In the vibrant tradition of Modern Family and This Is Us comes a new, award-winning streaming TV series Middlehood, exploring the comedy and drama found in one woman’s midlife “lifequake” within her American immigrant family. Lisa Giordano-Navarro is stuck in the middle: between marriage and divorce, between career and unemployment, and between the various members of her family, particularly her conservative immigrant parents. As she embarks on her annual visit with the lively Giordano clan in LA, she struggles to reconcile who she is and where she came from.Called “your newest obsession” by Woman’s World, Middlehood won multiple awards including Best TV Show at the NY International Film Festival and audience awards at SeriesFirst and Dances With Film festivals. In addition to being available on Prime Video, Middlehood now streams for free on Plex. 


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When you think of NXT Superstars, only one comes to mind when you hear the phrase "All Ego"!Ethan Page made his stunning arrival in NXT and completely upended the hierarchy by attacking not only Noam Dar and Oro Mensah, but also NXT Champion Trick Williams when Page himself wasn't even an official Superstar.The egotistical Page won the NXT Championship by winning a Fatal 4-Way at NXT Heatwave in just his fourth match in NXT, ushering in the All Ego era.With a biting tongue, in-ring skills to back it up, and a chip on his shoulder the size of a mountain, there's no telling what Page might say or do as an NXT Superstar.ABOUT THE SPECIAL EDITION OF NXT OF THE CW NETWORKA special edition of NXT will take place Tuesday, July 22 at the iconic 713 Music Hall in downtown Houston, Texas.Launched by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque NXT has aired weekly since 2012 and features the brightest young talent in sports entertainment. Nearly 90 percent of the participants in last year's WrestleMania were developed under the NXT banner. Led by WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, NXT is popular with younger audiences. WWE Superstars such as Roman Reigns, Seth "Freakin" Rollins and Charlotte Flair have come up through NXT.


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Since Corvus Lore's inception in 2015, their goal has been to write music that is memorable, inspiring, and possesses the perfect blend of the various styles of rock music that they grew up on — keeping original rock music alive today. And people in the music industry are taking note. SoundwavesTV has referred to Corvus Lore as the Bay Area's buzz-worthy band in 2023. Internet show host Chris Akin recently published his interview with the band stating, "Why Corvus Lore is the NEXT Velvet Revolver!" Inspiring and eye-catching videos such as "Boxing Ballerina" have won "Best Music Video" category at the 2022 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival. And their momentum keeps building — having shared the stage with notable rock legends like Tesla, Richie Kotzen, and Dizzy Reed from Guns n Roses, and Eric Martin. They have also made TV appearances on the KBFX morning show. Their sophomore album, 'Lucida,' scheduled to be release in July 2023 on Valley of Fire Records, contains nine new songs that will take you on a ride and make you want to set the needle back again and again

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What happens when your greatest loss leads to your greatest love?Anna Gomez’s latest masterpiece, Somewhere Along the Way (Open Road Media Romance; May 6, 2025), follows Charlotte “Charlie” Hastings on a transformative journey to understand her estranged mother through a series of letters left behind by her late father.  Pair this with an 11 day cross-country carpool and a mysteriously handsome hitch-hiker, and you have a refreshingly unique story that explores the emotional complexities of love, healing, and the courage it takes to confront the past.Gomez’s personal experiences with mental health challenges make her an authentic and compelling interview guest, especially if you are considering coverage for Mental Health Awareness Month. She can discuss:Her personal connection to mental health themesThe importance of vulnerability and resilience in healingHow storytelling can foster openness around mental healthAnna Gomez is an award-winning author (My Goodbye Girl, From Kona with Love), with work in development for film/TV and featured in People, Variety, and Publishers Weekly. She is Partner & Global CFO at Mischief at No Fixed Address and a 2024 Illinois CPA Society Women to Watch Award recipient. A champion of diversity, she serves on the Girl Scouts of Chicago board. She lives in Indiana with her husband and Sheepadoodle, Izzy. AnnaGomezBooks.com.


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Forrest Galante was born on March 31st, 1988 in California, but within the first few months of his life moved to Harare, Zimbabwe. He grew up on a productive farm that cultivated luxury alstroemeria flowers, various fruits and was home to a myriad of livestock and wild African animals. As a child, Galante's favorite pastimes included catching snakes, fishing in the dam, breeding guinea pigs and playing rugby. When he wasn't enjoying life on the farm, his mother would take him and his sister on safari in the African bush. As one of Africa's first female safari guides and bush pilots, Galante's mother took her children to explore some of the most remote parts of Africa, collecting artifacts and observing wildlife. Galante was enthralled by all wildlife and knew he would one day pursue a career with animals. At age 14, Galante was the youngest person to ever lead an international canoe safari down the Zambezi River.In 2001, Galante's world was turned upside down when terrible political turmoil in Zimbabwe caused their farm to be seized. They were forcefully evicted from their home in the middle of the night and fled the country of Zimbabwe. With only a suitcase each and a couple hundred dollars, Galante and his family returned to California to the small town of Cayucos, and later Santa Barbara.Galante turned to free diving and spearfishing as a way to adjust to his new life in California. Over time and as his skills developed, Galante made a name for himself in the underwater community. He traveled to various countries to participate in spearfishing events and today holds six pole spear world records. Along the way, Galante also got certified as a SCUBA dive master, a 100-ton ship captain, and an EMT. In 2009, he graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in biology; special emphasis in marine biology and herpetology.The year after his college graduation, Galante took a year to travel the world. He visited 46 of the most remote places on earth to work with and photograph rare wildlife. Along his journey, he caught crocodiles, dove with white sharks, photographed venomous snakes, outsmarted a startled hippo, dodged a cyclone, and had countless other adventures-but also was hospitalized multiple times.Upon returning to California, Galante pursued a career in high-risk wildlife biology fieldwork, always focusing on animals on the brink of extinction. In 2014, he participated in Discovery's hit show, Naked and Afraid and scored one of the highest PSRs (primate survival rating) ever on the show. Galante's hands-on approach to wildlife, passion for nature and extraordinary background eventually led to the development of his own television show, Extinct or Alive, on Animal Planet. The show followed Galante as he travels the globe searching for animals he believes have wrongfully been deemed extinct.


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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why are podcasts gaining in popularity?  In 2012 I was told by decisions makers at the nations largest broadcast company that whatever I’m doing keep it up.  We don’t understand but it looks interesting.  Plus…falling asleep after dinner, what gives here?                                          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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Despite his parents' hope for him to follow their path in pursuing law, Barry found his true calling in music at age 23 when he formed Barry Fontenot and the Hurricanes, a Motown-inspired band. After dropping out of law school to pursue music, he established an eight-piece ensemble called Barry and the Fountains, which performs monthly shows around Chicago. Beyond music, Barry finds fulfillment as a substitute teacher in Chicago's south side, working with underserved high school students. A self-proclaimed massive nerd, he maintains a unique passion for historical swordsmanship, having collected over 15 swords and participated in historical European martial arts fencing for 15 years.

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