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Meg's like most of you.  During this Coronavirus mess she's having to get used to working from home.  For Meg its not getting started that's difficult its knowing when the workday is over.  Her hardworking lifestyle has to locate new rhythms and signals that allow her to push away the job to take a walk, have lunch and run to her weekly tennis matches.  What's the shutting down...

In time for the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Massacre, Dan Abrams, the country's foremost expert on American jurisprudence, delivers the first ever in-depth look at the trial that singlehandedly changed the course of the American legal system and the  very foundation of our country. With John Adams Under Fire: The Founding Father's Fight for Justice in the Boston Massacre Murder Trial (Mar...

Hey it’s Arroe. Welcome to my new podcast series Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. The goal is to feature two different types of episodes. The individual conversations as well as a collected array of the entire picture. Modern day journalism with no ru...

From out of nowhere I tend to bring up a thought that sort of kicks a comfortable walker of their path.  Without explanation I'll send a text or bring forward in conversation, "Where's your God?"  It's not to challenge their beliefs!  Not to signify that something Holy isn't being seen.  It's just my way of asking, "Where are you in all of this?"  A gut check of sorts. &nb...

March 16, 2002 Whispers I must learn to share I am physically and mentally unable to be satisfied with a painting until I genuinely feel something in my stomach. It has nothing to do with concept or undelivered—untrained expectations. I’d still take a fist filled with paint, and breathe new life into a sheet of paper—whatever it takes to physically feel what has been moved. Painting doesn’t reliev...

Hey it’s Arroe. Welcome to my new podcast series Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. The goal is to feature two different types of episodes. The individual conversations as well as a collected array of the entire picture. Modern day journalism with no ru...

Born to interracial American parents in Sweden, Jason Diakité grew up between worlds—part Swedish, American, black, white, Cherokee, Slovak, and German, riding a delicate cultural and racial divide. It was a no-man’s-land that left him in constant search of self.  Growing up as a person of color in the 1990s amidst the relative ethnic homogeneity of Sweden led Jason to a deep-seated crisis of...

Well that didn't take very long.  I hear something like social distance and without a doubt the mind body and soul wants to dig in deep and locate a spiritual explanation.  In doing so I begin to ask questions.  Lots of them.  Most of the replies have been locked into the typical, "What do you mean and where are you going with this?"  Social distance is a must.  We ha...

Tyler Perry’s Ruthless is the first new original series from Tyler Perry to stream on BET+, a joint venture between BET Networks  and Tyler Perry Studios. Multiple episodes, of the 24-episode one-hour drama, will be available to stream with new episodes launching every Thursday. Tyler Perry’s Ruthless , a spin-off of the hit television series Tyler Perry’s The Oval , tells the riveting story...

Hey it’s Arroe. Welcome to my new podcast series Play It Forward. A look at the unexpected changes endured by entertainers, writers, camera people and all others affected but not infected by the global invasion of the Coronavirus. The goal is to feature two different types of episodes. The individual conversations as well as a collected array of the entire picture. Modern day journalism with no ru...

Pod-Crashing Episode 47: I once had a program director that constantly reminded us to deal with Radio Reality. He’d begin every conversation saying, “Hey! This is how it really is!” Mike put so much refocus back into my career that I began watching every level of the Broadcast game. Hey! This is how it really is! Conan O’Brien’s conversation with actor Paul Ruben. The creator of Pee Wee Herman is...

When a wildfire nearly destroys Parker Sinclair’s family home, it’s just one more disaster to add to her growing list. For the past two years, she has shouldered the responsibility of raising her younger brother and sister after their parents’ untimely deaths. After leaving college, Parker manages her family property, which consumes every aspect of her life. Now winter is coming and the forecast l...

The Coronavirus invasion hasn't silenced theaters but it has removed movie premieres from your weekly diet.  Ryan Jay from ryanjayreviews.com knows how to play it forward.  Make sure you check in with his website to see how you can interactively get even more involved with one of the nations most respected movie people. This week Ryan reviews I Still Believe, The Hunt, Wendy and Swallow....

I honestly can't tell anyone where we are right now.  I know of the moment has presented!  I can't tell you how to get to Montana.  I know its a big state and if you head in that direction you might make it.  Isn't that what Lewis and Clark did?  I posted some junk on Facebook today that could easily have an impact on your journey forward.  An unexpected, unplanned mi...

March 12, 2002 I am without words… The attempt to write on a daily basis can sometimes be the greatest challenge—it’s a mental exercise that must be completed, or face the consequences of getting overweight in the heart. I never hear silence… if I did, my creative flow would dry up. Therefore, I order God to make my heart silent! Make my voice the same! Hide from me judgment, move from this life o...

Styx founding member Dennis DeYoung is back with a new original solo album, "26 East, Vol. 1.” The album will be released April 10 th via Frontiers Music Srl. Today, two tracks from the album have been released, ‘East Of Midnight’ and ‘To The Good Old Days’ feat. Julian Lennon. You can hear them on all major streaming services or HERE: https://youtu.be/9ezG38Iirqg (‘East of Midnight’) and...

Courage begets trust; trust begets respect; respect leads to growth; growth leads to excellence; excellence forges resiliency; and resiliency gives you the power to constantly align with your team. That is the foundation of what it takes to command a team  of elite individuals, laid out in expert fashion by former Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author Mark Divine in h...

Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is estimated to have claimed   51,020 lives last year making it the second leading cause of cancer death in the US for men and women combined according to the CDC. Yetabout 1 in 3 adults (23 million) between 50 and 75 years old is not getting screened as recommended.  Why are so many not getting tested? Colorectal cancer starts in our large in...

Spent some time with Dennis DeYoung yesterday.  Deep talk.  Hearty conversation.  Real emotional connection.  Especially when he wouldn't accept the compliment of writing such incredible songs such as Lady, Come Sail Away and Babe for the Rock band STYX.  He very peacefully said "All I did was put the words down.  I recorded them.  You guys turned it into a song....

Film and television director Barry Sonnenfeld's outrageous and hilarious memoir traces his idiosyncratic upbringing in New York City, his breaking into film as a cinematographer with the Coen brothers, and his unexpected career as the director behind such huge film franchises as The Addams Family and Men in Black , and beloved work like Get Shorty, Pushing Daises , and A Series of Unfortunate Even...

March 11, 2002 Why I don’t wish to be a kid again I find great challenges as being the elements that make up the person I am. When attacked by others, the emptiness remains, destroying the drive of origins first thought. I do not like to fight! I only wish to defend. I don’t race onto the streets of victory when others are damaged! Nor do I pride myself in being the revenge king. Make no mistake,...

Hey it’s Arroe and this is Pod-fest 13 A couple of conversations with people we know either through entertainment, politics, science, medical or by helping us put our lives back in order. They’re played back to back. I’ve learned that podcast listening isn’t always about a four minute song. The lyrics we share in the everyday world make being a part of this new age of content incredibly special an...

Canada's most celebrated songwriter, and international folk legend Gordon Lightfoot has announced his new album SOLO. The album sees Lightfoot returning to the studio to release his first album of new music since 2004's Harmony. SOLO showcases  Lightfoot at his most pure, alone in the studio with his guitar. The new album is heralded by the first single "Oh So Sweet," which can be heard here....

Hey it’s Arroe and this is Pod-fest 14 A couple of conversations with people we know either through entertainment, politics, science, medical or by helping us put our lives back in order. The lyrics we share in the everyday world make being a part of this new age of content incredibly special and these guests always bring their story. On this episode we’re going to spend some time with the Giles M...

Hosted by Tom Morris Jr., with analysis from crime journalist Michelle Sigona and Sheriff Mark Lamb of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office  (AZ), "Live PD®: Wanted” enlists the Live PD Nation and the public for tips and leads to track down suspects on the run from the law. Each week, camera crews ride along with America’s police departments, sheriff’s offices and federal task forces on their hu...