Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut

Are we starting to forget about those rough rugged days of the 1800's?  Is the future turning out to be the new playground for a modern day Billy The Kid?  Plus the importance of playing Flag Football and how you'll carry it's lessons beyond the fields of success or team loss.   

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THE DEAD OF SUMMER: Ollie Veltman is finally coming home to the quaint island of Anchor’s Mercy after a year away while his mom battled cancer. It should be a celebration—his mom is cancer free, and she’s determined to have the best summer ever—but Ollie’s (now ex) best friends think he abandoned them, and he’s returning with a lot of questions. Because for a place that’s perfect on the surface, a secret rots below the waves. A secret that could explain his mom’s illness, and the illness of so many other locals. Ollie’s desperate search for the truth turns life-or-death when a storm descends upon the island. In its wake, a long-sunken horror rises . . . Now Ollie is being held in isolation aboard a military hospital ship in the harbor. They say he’s a survivor, but they only know half the story. The truth is more monstrous than Ollie ever believed, and he suspects his saviors aren’t here to save anyone. Only Ollie can stop what’s coming, but that means getting back to Anchor’s Mercy before it vanishes, taking with it everyone he has ever loved. 

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It might sound funny to have an album’s first single be titled “Finish Line” but for the band Original 8 (OG8), its starting and ending points have never been determined by anyone other than themselves. Is it a race to place first? Or is it a personal accomplishment that has been stirring one’s soul for decades. Only the listener can decide.  “Finish Line”, a track that weaves together rock and Americana canvases, is from OG8’s “Recognize” album due October 14 via Beat Farm Music. The album is named after OG8 lead singer Jaime Lynch’s personal mantra. It’s also par for the course; in OG8’s previous 2025-26 releases “W.O.M.A.N” and “Change”, a common thread of self-empowerment and a slight sense of a chip on their shoulder has listeners immediately connected to the band’s positive outlook. 

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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 focus in on a being grateful which can be a very tough journey for nine out of ten people.  What?  Plus…making the choice to stuff food into our gut.  Do we really know what we’re eating? 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…   How much time do tv chefs really get on these cooking competition shows?  Plus…we’ve all heard the term cold feet.  Why is it associated with a persons wedding day?   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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If you ignore the dragon, it will eat you. You'd think this is an ancient lesson. Not so true. It doesn't end there. The dragon plays a huge role in many daily decisions. How are you playing your dragon and what's the history behind it?

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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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Podcasting is proving to finally be a business's winning tool. I got into podcasting in 2010 because as a radio companies production director I was searching for newer ways to promote business success. My larger-than-life broadcast company literally said to me, "I don't know what you're doing but don't stop." Today it's evolved into the very vision I had 16 years ago. Plus... are we getting too personal on our podcasts? Taylor Swift's entire love life is present, can hosts do the same?

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Filmed across North Carolina, Jeff Corwin’s Southern Wild follows Corwin from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast as he explores the wildlife, wild places and passionate people that make the Tar Heel State one of the country’s most remarkable natural environments.  Along the way, Corwin will search for bats and salamanders, encounter black bears, alligators and sea turtles, snorkel waterways in exploration of native fish, and take viewers inside wildlife rescue and conservation efforts happening in real-time. Joining Corwin in the field are scientists, wildlife experts and conservationists, as well as Lees-McRae College students, educators and alumni, whose hands-on work in wildlife biology, rehabilitation and conservation offers a window into how the next generation of environmental leaders is being prepared.About Jeff Corwin and Dr. Lee KingFor more than three decades, Jeff Corwin has brought audiences face-to-face with wildlife and some of the planet’s most extraordinary environments, building a career that has made him one of television’s most recognizable wildlife conservationists. Corwin has fronted more than a dozen television series seen in more than 100 countries. He holds degrees in biology and anthropology and a master’s degree in wildlife and fisheries conservation and is a noted author, wildlife biologist and conservation advocate. Corwin has partnered with HMPG on several series including Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin and Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin.Dr. Lee King has served as president of Lees-McRae College since 2018. An experienced higher education and nonprofit leader, he has held senior roles in institutional advancement, student life, career services and athletics.Under King’s leadership, Lees-McRae has doubled its endowment, expanded its campus, renovated historic facilities, added academic and athletic programs, and achieved record enrollment and improved retention. He recently announced a $10 million housing project that will add 144 student beds and four employee housing units.King serves on the executive committee of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities and recently completed his term as president of Conference Carolinas. He holds a Doctor of Education in educational leadership from the University of Virginia.


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