Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut

Exposing children to creativity, hearing words spoken, and learning to craft stories is an important part of a child’s language development. Stinky’s Stories the new chapter book series from Chris and J. J. Grabenstein (⁠Shine!⁠), encourages children to strengthen their storytelling skills through the use of a story time stuffed skunk—appropriately named Stinky. 

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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and producer, JC Chasez, and Golden Globe winning songwriter, producer and composer Jimmy Harry announce their groundbreaking new musical theater concept album, Playing With Fire. Inspired by Mary Shelly's timeless novel Frankenstein, Playing with Fire marks Chasez's first major musical theater recording project. Chasez is also featured as a vocalist alongside singers Cardamon Rozzi and Lily Elise. The project comes on the heels of an exciting year for both Chasez and Harry respectively, following the highly anticipated *NSYNC reunion on the Trolls Band Together soundtrack where Chasez lent his vocals on the group's first song in two decades, "Better Place," and Harry's recent work writing and producing "Take Me Back To The Party," the latest single from B-52's founding member Kate Pierson. Harry has previously worked with legends such as Madonna, Pink, Britney Spears, Diplo, Kelly Clarkson, Weezer and more. Chasez made a surprise appearance at this year's Elsie Fest and joined festival host creator Darren Criss on stage where the project was announced.Featuring a collection of 16 original new tracks, Playing With Fire first came to fruition when Harry presented Chasez the script of his late mother's (Barbara Field) theatrical adaptation of Shelley's prescient sci-fi story. Chasez was immediately intrigued with the play, and work on it immediately began, creating a heartfelt story of timely technological issues, love, responsibility, revenge, loss, and the human condition. This reimagining of the classic tale constructs a conversation between Frankenstein and his creation, The Creature, at the grave of Frankenstein's wife, Elizabeth, ten years after her death. Through dynamic interplay of dialogue and shared flashbacks of key events in both their lives, the concept album plunges into the heart of their intertwined destinies. As they confront their past actions and the devastating impact they've had on one another, Frankenstein and The Creature gradually find understanding, sympathy, and forgiveness. Chasez and Harry were drawn not only to the thought-provoking technological themes in Shelly's novel, but also to the emotional depth that Field's adaptation brought to the story. It was as if they discovered an untapped perspective on a literary classic that they could illustrate with music. This gripping story is accompanied by dark brooding songs that blend Electronic pop juxtaposed against classical music from the romantic era, forming a captivating symphony of contrasts that reflect the characters own internal conflicts. "When we first discussed creating a musical inspired by Frankenstein, obvious topics such as technology, A.G.I., monsters, immortality and death came up. However, when we began the process of writing the songs, we couldn't help but lean into topics dealing with familial relationships, love, deceit, and denial. In the end, we flipped the technological beast on its side to reveal that, in spite of all its benefits and horrors it creates, it changes nothing about our basic humanity."

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We’re hearing a lot about student changes at all levels of an education.  Is there an issue?  Why aren’t they wanting to learn? Plus… trying to get someone to ask questions is like searching for a needle in a haystack.  What gives? 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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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 guests who’s chosen to stop their day to visit our location.  Episode 151 Coinstar con  job, Man down in lane number 4 and stealing flowers This is C.T.C.S.

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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.  The original purpose of these episodes was to give broadcasting students something to edit, to practice with and to call their own.  Then I realized that you are just as important.  Share the reality of how it really went.  We begin things with Tom Fitton who is globally known for political beliefs and activations.  He’s the president of Judicial Watch and the author of Rights and Freedom in Peril. Then we’re stepping inside the city limits of Philadelphia with Lt. Chris McMullin from the new crime drama Philly Homicide. We’re gonna wrap things up with the fun loving storyteller Bruce Cameron who’s back with another story about dogs and their journey to survive.  This is My Day of Play.  Completely unedited in the way of meeting the wizard behind the curtain.  

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Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs is the first complete look at the stories and songcraft behind the entire discography of the voice of a generation, Taylor Swift.  From her humble beginnings as a teenage country singer to her record-breaking Eras Tour, Taylor Swift’s career is incomparable both in her mastery over multiple genres and the pure scale of her fan base and success. By weaving effortlessly through country, rock, pop, indie, and folk music, Swift has created a style of her own.  The full story behind every single song Taylor Swift has ever released.

Covering eleven albums, more than 250 songs, hidden gems, cover versions, vault tracks and more besides, this is the definitive guide to Taylor Swift's incredible songbook and a celebration of one of music's greatest ever talents - from her self-titled debut to The Tortured Poets Department.

Award-winning music writer Annie Zaleski (NPR Music, Salon, The Guardian) leaves no stone unturned as she explores the inspiration, production and legacy of pop's greatest back catalogue, delving into every era to tell the story of Taylor Swift's entire career through her music.

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Based on a true story, Lost on a Mountain in Maine follows 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family by a fast-moving storm atop a treacherous mountain. For nine days, Donn fights to stay alive in the unforgiving wilderness of northern Maine without food or proper clothing. His disappearance sparks a massive search effort that captures national headlines and attracts hundreds of volunteers, including his father who fears he may never see his son again.

Arriving exclusively in theaters on Friday, Nov. 1, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is produced by Sylvester Stallone’s Balboa Productions and based on the best-selling book of the same name, written by Donn Fendler, which has been required reading for generations of 4th graders in Maine.

Starring as Donn Fendler is Luke David Blumm who started his career with roles in TV hits such as The Walking Dead, Watchmen and The Sinner. When he was 9 years old, he made his feature film debut in Judd Apatow’s The King Of Staten Island alongside Pete Davidson. Next, Luke starred in a string of features including the highly acclaimed award-winning horror/thriller Son, Amazon’s I Want You Back, Vertical Entertainment’s Lola and Sony Pictures’ Where the Crawdads Sing. Luke was a series regular in Ryan Murphy’s hit series The Watcher for Netflix and also stars in the soon to be released Avenue of The Giants. Luke also enjoys playing guitar and singing in his band Sum Yung Guyz.

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Two choices…  No matter how old we are there are three things we’re doing that aren’t a good choice.  Plus breakfast is said to be the best meal of the day but many people aren’t in with that choice.  Why is that wrong? 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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We are constantly misplacing things…from key’s to smartphones to books and the remote control. What gives?  Plus, when someone comes up to you and accusing you of not having your heart in the game.  What are they really saying? 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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