Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut

hanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

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Their names and the details of the crimes are often forgotten with the latest outrage. I know he's dirty, but what did Paul Manafort do again? Why did Bob Menendez have gold bars in his home? Remind me, who's Greg Craig? But as journalist Casey Michel shows in his page-turning and infuriating new book, FOREIGN AGENTS: HOW AMERICAN LOBBYISTS AND LAWMAKERS THREATEN DEMOCRACY AROUND THE WORLD (St. Martin's Press; August 27, 2024), these men are part of the same story. With some working in the shadows and some working at the most esteemed lobbying and law firms in the world, they are part of a billion-dollar bipartisan industry that influences politicians and whitewashes political violence on behalf of some of the world's most autocratic regimes. With each seemingly disparate case, Michel pieces together a damning narrative of greed and institutional failure. In FOREIGN AGENTS, Michel lays out the long history of foreign governments paying for access and puts today's unprecedented levels of lobbying in historical context, beginning with Ivy Lee, one of the founding fathers of political PR and a man both Hitler and Mussolini paid to shift American views of fascism in the 1930s. Every step along the way, we see examples of despotic and murderous leaders paying for reputation management from white-collar professionals, with little oversight or public attention. Each erosion of norms leads inexorably to 2016 and the eye-popping reality of Donald Trump's campaign being run "for free" by Paul Manafort, an amoral fixer who was both deeply in debt to Kremlin-backed oligarchs and had worked for years at the highest levels pushing anti-democratic Russian interests in Ukraine. FOREIGN AGENTS reveals a sordid throughline of American politics-one that serves as an urgent call for action to prevent foreign powers from using unscrupulous Americans to hijack US democracy.

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"I'm Gonna Ride" is the new single from the band's latest album, 'Light 'Em Up, which was helmed by renowned producer and songwriter-for-hire Marti Frederiksen, who has previously collaborated with Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Jonny Lang, and Sheryl Crow, among many other hit-makers. 

The Dead Daisies frontman John Corabi states: ''I'm Gonna Ride' is a song about leaving your worries and everyday stresses behind, getting on your Harley and cranking it up. It's an anthem of the open roads." 

With a locomotive thrust from the band's rhythm section punctuated by the band's trademark huge guitar hits and soaring vocals, "I'm Gonna Ride" propels the listener forward - as the singer lays out his impulse to ditch growing discontent, and heads for the time- less freedom of the open road. This exhilarating track - channeling AC/DC - is sure to get you pumped on your next road trip!

Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwX8Z3KRY8w


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This conflict-based talk show takes the best elements of daytime while utilizing Karamo’s unique personal journey to foster human connection. The show authentically addresses a wide range of topics, including infidelity, DNA mystery, parenting and complex family dynamics. “Karamo” also features a popular segment called “Unlock the Phone” where guests have the opportunity for Karamo’s investigative team to uncover their partners’ cell phone history for full transparency.

Karamo is no stranger to life’s messiness, Karamo is using his personal experiences and skills in season 3 to “embrace the mess.” Karamo will continue to “get messy” and unpack his guests’ relationships and family struggles in a way that helps them to move forward. The talk show takes the best elements of daytime drama that viewers love and expect – shock, surprise, and heart-tugging emotion – all while utilizing both Karamo’s unique personal journey and his innate ability of personal connection. The show authentically addresses a wide range of topics including infidelity, race, parenting, and complex family dynamics. 

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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… Observations 75 and 76 A strange question… How long does a casket last after it’s lowered into the earth?  Plus… My dog has multiple personalities.  The cause and effects depends on who’s handling them and when.

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Thank you for being part of the conversation.  This is Play It Forward.  Real people.  Real stories.  The struggle to Play It Forward.  Episode 637 with author and historian Chris Epting.   Where One Hears the Rain is a comprehensive, entertaining, and informative guide that explores the art of memoir writing and provides aspiring authors with the tools and inspiration to craft their own compelling personal narratives.   Drawing on his journey as an author, collaborative writer, and decade-long tenure as a memoir writing workshop instructor, Chris Epting offers invaluable insights and practical advice to guide writers to their unique voice and shape their personal stories. This book delves into the essential aspects of memoir writing, from uncovering inspiration to developing compelling narratives to organizing and structuring the autobiographical narrative for maximum emotional impact.   What sets Where One Hears the Rain apart is Epting's incorporation of lessons learned from his mentor, the legendary author John Cheever. Epting weaves Cheever's teachings seamlessly into the fabric of the book, enriching readers' understanding of the craft and exposing them to the wisdom passed down from one literary generation to another.    

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Crooked Smile details one man's journey that left him homeless on Skid Row, and what it took to escape a decade of addiction. "Darkly humorous" is an understatement when it comes to this poignant tale of addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and eventually, redemption. Jared Klickstein, the child of two heroin addicts who eventually became addicted himself, takes readers on a raw and personal journey from his unsettling and secretive childhood in the suburbs to the slums of Skid Row. Through tales of violence, relapse, and deep inner struggle, Klickstein provides a harrowing account of his personal encounter with near-death-including what he calls dying in "slow motion." But this story is not just about one man's life-it's about the hundreds of thousands of homeless and drug-addicted Americans who are on the streets right now. It's about those who need help the most, and what can be done to address the growing addiction and homelessness problems we face. In this moving memoir, Klickstein offers a fresh take and solutions to both epidemics, providing firsthand experience and insight into what policies should be put in place to mitigate the suffering. Crooked Smile recounts one man's escape from a hellish life-and carves a valuable path for others. 

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Comprising the Brothers Kinnon (Chris on vocals and guitar; Jeff on drums), riff-master Sean Casey (guitar), and classically educated bass player Enzo Figliuzzi, the Canadian/California-based band has played with everybody from garage legends like the Dirtbombs to arena stars Kings of Leon, making SXSW best-of lists numerous times, and in between hanging out with the Rolling Stones’ legendary manager Andrew Loog Oldham. But putting integrity first had a cost: obscurity. Lions in the Street began their career by signing and then walking away from the troubled TVT Records (NIN, Pitbull, Little Jon), Nickelback’s 604 Records (Carly Rae Jepson), and legendary manager Allen Kovac (Motley Crue, The Cars, Blondie, The Bee Gees), earning them a spot on the music industry’s blacklist. Years in the wilderness resulted—working as a garbageman for almost a decade, surviving cancer, serious workplace injuries, and almost deadly car accidents, and going back to school. Yet, despite experiencing the best and worst of the of old music business—from hanging out with Todd Rundgren, Bob Ezrin, and R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, to seeing an A&R guy almost fired just for going to see them play—the band somehow kept going, releasing music piecemeal. 

For example, Lions in the Street released an EP in 2013 on British legend Sandy Roberton's label. Roberton ran Blue Horizon, the English label that launched the 60s British Blues rock movement with John Mayall, Fleetwood Mac, and Rory Gallagher.  Now the streaming platforms revolution has given Lions in the Street a new life an audience, allowing them to release largely-unheard music—finally finished and remixed/remastered.  

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