Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut

When the beloved family golden retriever becomes human, a girl’s relationships with her family and herself transform in ways she never thought possible in this heartwarming and funny young adult novel.
Science-obsessed, teen-genius Emma Branch is used to being the odd one out—in her family, among her classmates, and in her small town that only ever seems to care about football. She doesn’t mind being all alone; in fact, she prefers it. Besides, who needs friends when she has a best friend already—her golden retriever, Hudson.
But when Hudson gets into an accident, Emma can’t bear to lose her only friend. Luckily, she’s been working on an experimental substance for her school science project that could help him out. All it was supposed to do was heal Hudson, not…turn him human?!
Emma, her family, and the whole town is about to learn just how a golden retriever can change hearts and minds for the better—that is, after causing a big, old mess first.


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Culinary icon Bobby Flay is showcasing the next generation of food superstars in Bobby’s Triple Threat, which returns for a new season August 25th on Food Network. As host of Bobby’s Triple Threat, Bobby handpicked a trio of top of culinary Titans to represent him – Michael Voltaggio, Brooke Williamson and Ayesha Nurdjaja – and they must face highly skilled competitors who have the chance to win $25,000.In each episode, one world-class chef tries to make it past all three of Bobby’s Titans to take home the $25,000 prize. In the first two rounds, Bobby picks the ingredients the chefs must use and the visiting chef selects which Titan to face. In round three, the challenger chooses the ingredients and faces the last Titan left. If the competitor can outcook the Titans (based on a guest blind judge) and earn more points, they take home bragging rights and the cash prize.A rising Food Network star, Michael Voltaggio has competed on Tournament of Champions and appeared on Beat Bobby Flay, Guy’s Ranch Kitchen and Guy’s Grocery Games. He was the winner of Top Chef Season 6, where he competed in the finale alongside his brother Bryan. Michael has been at the helm of some of the best restaurants in America - he earned a Michelin Star at Charlie Palmer's Dry Creek Kitchen, a rare 4-star review at The Bazaar by José Andrés and was a finalist for the James Beard Best New Restaurant award. As co-executive chef and partner with his equally talented brother, Bryan Voltaggio, Michael has launched multiple groundbreaking restaurants, including Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor, Vulcania at Mammoth Mountain, and Wye Oak Tavern in his hometown of Frederick, MD. His impact also reaches the music industry through Volt Burger, available at Live Nation venues nationwide.A native of Los Angeles, Brooke Williamson was the first winner of Food Network’s Tournament of Champions in 2020 and won Top Chef season 14 in 2017. Brooke’s culinary journey began at just 17 years old, taking her from the Epicurean Institute of Los Angeles to honing her skills under Michelin-starred Chef Ken Frank and at iconic restaurants like Michael's of Santa Monica. She refined her craft further at Daniel in New York City before becoming Executive Chef at Boxer and later Zax. She then launched Playa Provisions—a multifaceted dining destination featuring King Beach Café, Small Batch ice cream shop, Dockside restaurant, and Grain whiskey bar. Her first cookbook Sun-Kissed Cooking: Vegetables Front and Center was published in 2024. Her love of gardening inspires her culinary creations, bringing fresh, homegrown ingredients to life on the plate in new and exciting ways. She has also appeared on BBQ Brawl, Beat Bobby Flay and Chopped.


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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 put focus making the best choice while surrounded by bad moments that need to pass.  Plus…people who make it a point to never miss anything…how would they know if they were missing it? 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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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Do we really have to pee in the middle of the night or is it our body clock checking in?  Plus…what’s the absolute best way to keep your cool?   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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Is it used today as much as mom and dad buried us with it? Umm yeah. When pigs fly. What? When a phrase becomes figures at Hallmark you know it's gonna be around a very long time. What does it mean?

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Most Americans think of the Declaration through its famous preamble “all men are created equal,” “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” But those lines were not the main event for the people who wrote the document. What mattered most to the patriots in 1776 were the 27 grievances against King George III that make up the bulk of the Declaration and explain why the colonies believed independence had become unavoidable. In Tyrants and Rogues, Parkinson brings those grievances to life by reconstructing the real events, conflicts, and personalities behind them from royal governors and British officials to the dramatic confrontations that pushed the colonies toward rebellion. The result is a vivid new account of the Revolutionary era that reveals the founders not just as philosophers but as political actors responding to specific crises and decisions by identifiable figures in the British government. By revisiting the grievances themselves, Parkinson answers questions that are often overlooked: Why did the colonies declare independence when they did? What were their nonnegotiable demands? And which individuals and events convinced them that reconciliation with Britain was impossible? The stories behind those charges explain the political tensions, fears, and conflicts of the Revolutionary moment and show how the issues that alarmed colonists in 1776, including questions about executive power, civil authority, and the rule of law, still resonate today.


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We kinda did this to ourselves. The internet changed the way listeners tap into your art. Zoom made making conversation clearer and more available. But we are the generation of digital hookup and silent endings. How should we react with technology isn't acting like a true friend and collaborator?

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LION is an emotional, real-life drama that chronicles the remarkable four-year journey of a tiny lion cub named Kio to become a king. Filmed in Kenya's Masai Mara, this is the first natural history production to document a lion's complete journey from vulnerable cub to king. The crew, including local Kenyan filmmakers, logged nearly 1,400 filming days across 52 shoots — the most time ever spent in the field exclusively following a single pride.LION is executive produced by Disney Legend and “The Lion King” live-action director Jon Favreau and BBC Studios Natural History Unit’s Creative director Mike Gunton (“Planet Earth II,” “Dynasties”), with the score led by legendary Academy Award®-winning composer Hans Zimmer (“Dune” parts one and two, “Interstellar,” “The Dark Knight” trilogy, “Inception”). With narration by O.J. Lynch (Mufasa, “The Lion King” stage production), LION brings to life the extraordinary true story of the Masai Mara's lion kings, queens and a new hero named Kio. Blending Jon Favreau's distinctive storytelling and passion with Gunton’s world-class natural history expertise, the ambitious series goes beyond traditional wildlife documentaries to deliver a gripping, blockbuster drama rooted in documentary truth. 

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Are bosses and decision makers pretty much the greatest liars on the planet?  Plus…when do you know your job is pretty much over?  Are there signs and signals that aren’t really 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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