Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut

Two very heavy subjects that truly prove we are present on the streets of everyday speak.  Sports apps that support gambling.  Nobody is making money suckers.  Plus another gamble, educating our children.  Parents who think they can do the job but have never led a class for an entire year.  

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As kids head back to the classroom, families are transitioning from the more relaxed routines of summer to the structure of a new school year. For many households, that also means taking a fresh look at screen time, gaming and other digital habits. The start of the school year offers parents and caregivers an opportunity to reset expectations and establish healthy digital routines that support sleep, homework, learning and downtime. Digital parenting and education experts are available to share practical strategies families can put into place as the school year gets underway, including:Pair parental controls with conversation: Built-in controls, including screen-time and spending limits, can give parents useful guardrails for their child's online experience. But those tools can be most effective when paired with ongoing conversations that help kids develop self-regulation and responsible digital habits.Focus on how kids are spending their screen time: Not all screen time is the same. Gaming can provide opportunities for learning, creativity and collaboration with friends, especially when players become creators on platforms like Roblox. Through Roblox Kids and Select accounts, families can also discover educational experiences in the Learning Hub covering a variety of real-world topics and skills.Understand your child's digital world: Parents can explore the platforms and games their children use rather than simply monitoring from the sidelines. On Roblox, parents can get in the game themselves and use resources such as Family Zone, an immersive game on the Roblox platform, to better understand their child's online experience.Help kids build important life skills: Digital boundaries can be used to teach children how to manage their time, take ownership of their routines and navigate online spaces responsibly.Create consistency between home and school: Aligning digital rules at home with school expectations can help kids understand when it's time to focus on learning and when there's time for gaming and other leisure activities. Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov is the Senior Director of Global Parental Advocacy at Roblox where she focuses on building partnerships and programs to help equip parents and caregivers with the tools to help their families navigate Roblox and the digital world. 


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GRAMMY® winner Janet Robin and David Vito Gregoli join forces for a bold, modern reimagining of Jeff Beck’s iconic instrumental, “Beck’s Bolero.” Their version goes live on all streaming media on Friday July 24 at 12:00 AM PT.Pre-save here https://lnk.dmsmusic.co/janetrobindavidvitogregoli_becksbolero
There’s also a music video that features Robin, Gregoli, plus percussionist MB Gordy working on “Beck’s Bolero” in the studio. This goes live also Friday at midnight, as well, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=fthUxd9Elyw.Vito says, “This is our homage to someone who constantly evolved, never rested on his fame or laurels. The song’s unique beat — and the fact it was recorded with members of Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Yardbirds, The Stones — all make this a historic piece.”
Though both artists are most recently recognized for their acoustic work within the music community, Robin and Gregoli have a lifetime of experience as virtuosic electric guitarists.  They bring decades of musicianship, production experience, and artistic vision to this fresh exploration of one of rock guitar’s most enduring compositions. Their version honors the mystery, tension, and cinematic power of the original while reshaping it through a contemporary, expressive instrumental lens.
The Drum Motive & Why This Version TravelsThe recording’s not‑so‑secret weapon is GRAMMY®‑winning drummer/percussionist MB Gordy, whose opening drum figure adds a brief jolt of energy — a deliberate ignition that sets the piece in motion. Vito describes it as “a take‑off on a James Brown beat, giving it urgency as it weaves in and out of the traditional Bolero pulse.”
Gordy’s blend of Middle Eastern dumbek, shakers, classic rock tambourine, and triangle creates a shifting rhythmic landscape that propels the performance forward. This interplay — drums sparking motion, guitars expanding texture — is what makes the interpretation travel: the piece evolves, opens, and moves through dynamic layers rather than staying fixed in a single emotional register.

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   What are the consequences of being the bosses best brown noser?  Plus…when trust at work becomes a serious issue.   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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Pod Crashing episode 502 with Michael Easter host of the podcast Two Percent. New York Times bestselling author and journalist Michael Easter comes a twice-weekly deep dive into the science of living better by doing things the hard way. Building on the insights of his #1 Substack and acclaimed books, Easter balanc rigorous evidence with a healthy dose of skepticism to cut through the noise of the modern wellness industry. Whether he's interviewing elite explorers and Harvard biologists or deconstructing the truth about longevity and metabolic health, this isn't a show for "biohacking" perfectionists-it's a grounded, often humorous guide for real people looking to build resilience and agency in an increasingly comfortable world. From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge research, listen to Two Percent to discover why the antidote to modern malaise is often found in the challenges we've been taught to avoid.Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-two-percent-with-michael-327186583

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In James Chesterton’s dark and thrilling futuristic satire, ASHES OF THE REPUBLIC (Broken Ledger Press; April 28, 2026), it’s the year 2046 and Christian Nationalism has fully consolidated power. Evidence of liberalism is subject to punishment, women’s bodies are governed by data, medical professionals have been replaced with AI, and the blueprint for authoritarian rule is no longer theoretical—it’s fully operational.  At the center of the story is Lily Osbourne, a gifted technologist who once helped build the very systems that now govern daily life. After crossing her employer, Dennison Robotics CEO Iwanna Dennison, Lily is cast out of power and retreats into quiet anonymity. That fragile invisibility shatters during a routine airport screening when a TSA agent informs her that she is pregnant—which is strictly controlled by the government. In the Republic, all unregistered pregnancies are flagged. Her fetus is issued a Social Security number. The state is notified. Her body is no longer her own. She and her boyfriend Jeff Maslow, a former professor once arrested for reading Walt Whitman, must now find a way to survive, even as Iwanna Dennison claws her way to the highest reaches of power, the focus of her psychotic ambition. Deeply rooted in current events, Ashes of the Republic draws from real-world debates surrounding reproductive surveillance, the fusion of religion and state power, the erosion of privacy, and the expanding role of data and AI in governance. Policies and ideas that felt speculative during the novel’s early drafts have since emerged as court rulings, legislative proposals, and political platforms. This is not distant dystopia or traditional science fiction. Nearly every mechanism of control depicted in the novel already exists today, waiting only for the removal of institutional limits to be fully realized. 

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Two Kevin's on guitar.  Punk Rock gets a fiddle and denim overalls.  But it was never enough to keep them together.  The song that finally stuck was credited to the wrong Kevin.  

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The Gold Label proudly announces the upcoming September 4, 2026 release of the Three Stars Tribute album on a deluxe 2-LP 180-gram clear/black vinyl collection. Executive-produced and led by legendary entertainer Pat Boone, this ambitious project gathers iconic performers and contemporary artists to celebrate the enduring legacies of Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and The Big Bopper. Pre-orders are open via www.GoldLabelArtists.com.A Timeless Legacy ReimaginedThe double-vinyl collection features over 82 minutes of brand-new studio recordings. It unites a remarkable roster of music legends, including Frankie Avalon, Sha Na Na, Los Lobos, Chris Montez, Marshall Crenshaw, John Mueller, and Ritchie Valens' brother, Mario R. Valens. Pat Boone personally contributes vocals to four tracks, including powerful renditions of "Donna," "Framed," "Bluebirds Over the Mountain," and the poignant title track "Three Stars".Produced and arranged by Jason Gutierrez and recorded with The JG3 at Enfield Sounds in Reseda, California, the album was expertly mastered by Scott Sedillo at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood.Artist Perspectives"They called it the day the music died, a very somber moment in history," shared Pat Boone. "But listen-the music is still alive and with us. Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and The Big Bopper left us far too soon, but their songs still make us smile. Bringing together so many incredible artists to honor that spirit on a classic vinyl format has been a profound joy."

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   When did airports start including special rooms to take your dog for a potty break before the next flight?  Plus…how does raising your head stop a person from snoring all night?   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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