Best The Open Mind on PBS Podcasts (2025)

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Kristy Etheredge And Rebecca Franchione From A&E's The Mother Flip 18:56

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Best friends, moms and savvy flippers Kristy Etheredge and Rebecca Franchione, along with contractor Roy Salinas, transform the worst homes in Texas' Hill Country into big profits. With all-cash deals and strategic renovations, they take bold risks to turn rundown properties into real estate gold-splitting the massive payday three ways!The first ep…

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The Daily Mess Why Are People Set In Their Way Plus How Many Jobs Do You Have 3:26

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… Why does it feel like we’re all set in our own way? Plus…when people ask you where you work, how many answers do you come up with? 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. …

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen 4:27

29m ago4:27

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By Arroe Collins

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Play It Forward Missed Opportunity With Fox NFL Sunday Host Curt Menefee 3:37

3h ago3:37

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-Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations. Hosting requires show prep. My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests. What you don’t have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed. The conversation didn’t happen. I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again. Let me explain Missed Opportunity. It’s my questions…

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Meet The New President Of PETA Tracy Reiman 12:05

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In her time at PETA, Reiman has led successful campaigns to pressure some of the biggest names in business to adopt animal-friendly policies. Under her guidance, more than 450 top fashion brands—from Calvin Klein to H&M—have stopped selling fur, angora wool, down, or wild-animal skins; Ringling Bros. circus stopped forcing animals to perform under …

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The Day The Band Talking Heads Took Over NYC Jonathan Gould Writes Burning Down The House 17:18

9h ago17:18

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On the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads, acclaimed music biographer Jonathan Gould presents the long-overdue, definitive story of this singular band, capturing the gritty energy of 1970s New York City and showing how a group of art students brought fringe culture to rock's mainstream, forever changing the look and sound of popular music. "Psycho K…

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World Record Paralympic High Jumper Ezra Frech From The Paramount Documentary Adaptive 19:31

12h ago19:31

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The journey from one Paralympics to another isn't easy.That was especially true from Tokyo to Paris, with an atypical three-year gap between Games due to the COVID-19 pandemic pushing back the former.But that wasn't a problem for Ezra Frech.The Team USA track and field star, at just 16 years old in 2021, finished fifth in the high jump T63 event wi…

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The Daily Mess Why Do Farts Stink Plus Who Turned Farting Into Comedy 3:15

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… Why do some farts stink and others don’t? Plus…when did farting become a child’s forever game? 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 chronolo…

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen 4:14

23h ago4:14

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By Arroe Collins

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Into The Fade From RnR Hall Of Famer Glenn Hughes The Creation Of His New Album Chosen 10:46

19h ago10:46

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Commenting on the new album, Glenn stated: “Songwriting is deeply personal to me, and l generally write and record when I have something to say. It’s been nine years since I recorded my last solo album, “Resonate”. There have been recordings and collaborations with other artists, since 2016”.“When writing “Chosen”, I went back to my life drawing bo…

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Pod Crashing Episode 383 Murder On The Towpath Hosted By Soledad O'Brien 9:36

19h ago9:36

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Pod Crashing episode 383 with Soledad O’Brien from the podcast Murder on the Towpath. One of America's greatest unsolved mysteries, and the two women at its core; One black, one white. One poor, one rich. They never actually met. But their lives came to intersect through one tragic day when Mary Pinchot Meyer was mysteriously murdered on her daily …

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From Martha C Lawrence Catch People Doing Things Right If You Don't Know Ken Blanchard You Will 19:48

22h ago19:48

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This biography offers a fascinating look at Ken Blanchard's journey and how his groundbreaking concepts like "Situational Leadership" and "Catching People Doing Things Right" transformed the world of leadership. Lawrence, who has worked closely with Ken Blanchard for over two decades and served as an executive editor at Blanchard, provides a unique…

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NETFLIX Presents Conversations With A Killer The Son Of Sam From Joe Berlinger 6:16

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In the early hours of July 29, 1976, 18-year-old medic-in-training Donna Lauria and her friend Jody Valenti, then a 19-year-old nurse, were sitting in Valenti's blue two-door Oldsmobile Cutlass in the Bronx, after a night dancing at a disco. Without warning, a man approached their vehicle, pulled a gun from a paper bag, and fired multiple shots, st…

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The Daily Mess Why Does Water Make Us Pee Plus The Fear Of Losing Weight 3:22

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… Why does the sound of running water make you wanna pee? Plus…why do people fear losing weight? 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 chronolo…

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen 4:43

1d ago4:43

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By Arroe Collins

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C.T.C.S Episode 189 Mothers Day Weekend, Dog Injury And Tons Of Taste Testing 15:05

1d ago15:05

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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 guest who’s chosen to stop their day to visit our location. Episode 189 Mother’s Day Weekend, Dog Injury And Tons …

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My Day Of Play 2 Crazy Unedited Talks With Jeremy Belote And Sloan Simon From NBCs The Voice 31:45

2d ago31:45

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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 my broadcasting students something to edit, to practice with and to call their own. Then I realized that you are just as impor…

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What If You Discovered A Doodle Created By Picasso YA Author Dan Gutman's The Picasso Curse 9:25

2d ago9:25

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What would happen if you accidentally bought a doodle worth millions? Edwin Hodge finds out in this middle grade novel by Dan Gutman, bestselling author of My Weird School series.There were so many things Edwin Hodge didn’t know when he paid $10 for a cool poster of Kobe Bryant at the local flea market.He didn’t know that hidden within the frame of…

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Nine Consecutive AFC Division Titles The KC Chiefs ESPN Presents The Kingdom From Kristen Lappas 9:44

2d ago9:44

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ESPN introduces the new original series The Kingdom premiering on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+ on August 14. The six-episode docuseries explores the Kansas City Chiefs’ indelible and distinctive place in the NFL’s landscape for more than six decades while offering an exclusive, revealing chronicle of the team’s extraordinary 2024 season.The Kingdom – wh…

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The Choice Making The Choice To Sleep In Plus Our Choice To Share What We Find On The Web 3:25

2d ago3:25

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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 explore why we make the choice to set the world to the side and sleep in. Plus…there’s a lot of us who love to surf the web then make the choice to share the treasures. Why? I’m Arroe. Life is a series of choice…

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The Daily Mess What Does Change Of Heart Mean Plus Why Is It So Difficult To Wake Up 3:25

4d ago3:25

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… We hear a lot about someone having a change of heart, in today’s world what exactly does that mean? Plus…why is it so difficult to wake up every morning? I’m Arroe… I am a daily writer. A silent wolf. I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, liste…

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Seven Hundred Fourteen 4:36

5d ago4:36

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By Arroe Collins

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Something Our Parents Would Say Drama Queen 1:52

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Those old sayings. Who what where when and how? Some of those old sayings are not only ancient but still carry an impact today. One of them? Drama Queen... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.By Arroe Collins

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The Serial Killer's Apprentice On Investigative Discovery Hosted By Dr Katherine Ramsland 8:39

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Investigation Discovery revisits one of the most sinister killers in recent history, Dean Corll, and features an in-depth interview with his accomplice, Elmer Wayne Henley Jr., marking the first time Henley has spoken about his crimes in over 50 years.Speak with Renowned Criminologist, Dr. Katherine Ramsland who dives into the mind and memory of He…

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The Dickens Of Detroit Elmore Leonard Cooler Than Cool From Biographer Chad Kushins 18:46

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"The writer has to have patience, the perseverance to just sit there alone and grind it out. And if that's not worth doing," Leonard said, "then he doesn't want to write." Leonard wanted to write from a young age, and write he did, first producing western stories and western novels before moving toward the crime novels that made his reputation. His…

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The Heart Behind The Laughter Actor Comedian Writer Director Roseanne Barr 7:23

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In this unflinching portrait, Roseanne sits down to exclusively to tell her life story. She recounts her unusual childhood of growing up Jewish in Salt Lake City, Utah, and how her rebellious nature started by eating a Spam sandwich. She explains that her ability to create jokes came from making her father laugh so he wouldn't punish her. She retel…

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The Daily Mess Is Walking On A Treadmill Good For You Plus Should We Place A Pillow Behind Our Back While Sitting 3:08

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… Does walking on a treadmill really help with your cardio needs? Plus…is it always better to sit on the sofa with a pillow behind your back? I’m Arroe… I am a daily writer. A silent wolf. I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then a…

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Forest Stories Episode Ninety Share Your Stink 3:12

6d ago3:12

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Thanks 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 Become a supporte…

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Gwyneth From Hollywood Historian Amy ODell The Making Of Gwyneth Paltrow 19:07

6d ago19:07

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Love her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list indefinitely, her targeted influence spanning across entertainment, fashion, and wellness. Throughout her career, Paltrow has participated in countless carefully managed interviews, but the real Gwyneth-her motives, desires, strengths, faults, and vulnerabilities-has never been…

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Dad's Child Custody Action Plan From Attorney David Pisarra 10:55

6d ago10:55

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DAD's Child Custody Action Plan: Insider Secrets to Family Court Success (American Ghost Media, May 16, 2025)? David is a dedicated family law attorney with over 25 years of experience advocating for dads in custody and divorce cases. He equips fathers with the legal knowledge and the courtroom skills they need. He can talk about real strategies an…

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Angelo Ellerby's Before I Let You Go Puts You On The Right Path At The Right Set Of Mind 21:26

6d ago21:26

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Angelo Ellerbee, the multimedia marketing maverick whose career has helped launch, lay the groundwork for, and legitimize the legacies of such luminaries as producer, musician, and recording artist James Mtume; singer, actress, and Broadway legend Melba Moore; and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has finally put his wisdom and experience on paper.…

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The Daily Mess Is Popping Everday Meds Dangerous Plus Can We Get Addicted To OTC's 3:24

6d ago3:24

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… When we are sick or injured what do we do? We pop a pill. Is that a dangerous decision? Plus…how easy is it to get addicted to over the counter meds? I’m Arroe… I am a daily writer. A silent wolf. I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen st…

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Seven Hundred Twelve 8:33

7d ago8:33

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By Arroe Collins

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Play It Forward Missed Opportunity With NASCAR Driver And Champion Parker Klingerman 5:08

7d ago5:08

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-Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations. Hosting requires show prep. My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests. What you don’t have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed. The conversation didn’t happen. I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again. Let me explain Missed Opportunity. It’s my questions…

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Baseball And Beef This Is How We Eat With Chef Josh Capon 5:44

7d ago5:44

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Chef Josh Capon began his culinary journey when he was discovered by Charlie Palmer. He honed his skills at Aureole and the Lenox Room before working for David Burke at Park Avenue Cafe and traveling throughout Europe. After a stint at St. Regis Hotel's Astor Court as sous chef under Gray Kunz, he took over as Executive Chef at Matthew's, followed …

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An American Pope Has Confessed To A Love Affair Joni Marie Iraci Gives Us The Thriller Vatican Daughter 14:41

7d ago14:41

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Though the Catholic Church is not new nor immune to scandals and corruption, the premise of an action-filled thriller, Vatican Daughter is sure to stir some controversy.Author Joni Marie Iraci’s novel is sure to shock and entertain readers with a story that is based on little-known facts that take us into a cauldron of secrecy, hypocrisy, and power…

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Breaking Down The Lyrics With Singer Songwrter Kelsey Hart His New Song Something That You'd Miss 7:41

7d ago7:41

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Kelsey Hart reflects on a right time, wrong place kind of relationship on “Something That You’d Miss.” Despite wishing things were different, he doesn’t hold a grudge against the girl who chose her hometown over him. The tender, descriptive track paints a picture of fond memories and an amicable goodbye as he admits he can’t compete with the Caroli…

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The Daily Mess How Do Bands Pick Their Names Plus Arent Sammy Hagar And John Mellencamp A Band 3:24

7d ago3:24

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… How do bands come up with their names? Plus…what about Sammy Hagar and John Mellencamp, are they considered a band? 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 D…

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven 6:55

8d ago6:55

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By Arroe Collins

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Pod Crashing Episode 382 Giving Purpose To Your Pain Joshua Rosa Host Of Made For This Mountain 20:13

8d ago20:13

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Pod Crashing episode 382 with Joshua Rosa from the podcast Made For The Mountain. Made For This Mountain exists to empower individuals to rise above their struggles, break free from the chains of trauma, and silence the negative voices that have kept them small. Through raw conversations, real stories, and actionable guidance, this podcast is a rem…

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Life After Debt The Richer Way From Author Motivator And CEO Amber Duncan 13:41

8d ago13:41

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Let’s talk about the real Hot Girl Finance movement—and no, we’re not talking about stuffing envelopes or giving up oat milk lattes.Amber Duncan is a Florida mom of five and founder of Life After Debt, who went from bankrupt to building a multimillion-dollar movement that’s helped Americans erase millions in credit card debt. No trust fund. No pity…

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Who Was Elizabeth Van Lew And How Did She Save The USA Gerri Willis Digs Into Her Rich History 11:52

8d ago11:52

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A thrilling, cinematic saga of a Southern belle whose espionage for Abraham Lincoln and the Union helped win the Civil War.Wealthy Southern belle Elizabeth Van Lew had it all. Money, charm, wit—the biggest mansion in Richmond. So why risk everything to become the Civil War’s most productive Union spy?The answer was simple: freedom. In this gripping…

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Daniel Tiger And Donkey Hodie Join Forces On PBS Kids Kristin DiQuollo And Chris Loggins 8:03

9d ago8:03

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The Legacy of Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Lives On!‘It’s a Beautiful Day’ when TWO Hit Spin-Offs of the Iconic Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Series Come Together for the First Time on PBS KIDS!Emmy-Winning Puppet Series, Donkey Hodie, Welcomes Friends from Emmy-Winning Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood for a New Half-Hour Crossover Special …

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The Daily Mess Should We Worry About The Price Of Coffee Plus Why Is Your Rent So High 3:28

9d ago3:28

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I’m always asking questions. The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… Should we be worried about the price of coffee? Plus…why is your monthly rent through the roof crazy high? 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…

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Arroe Unplugged Page One Thousand Seven Hundred Ten 11:29

9d ago11:29

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By Arroe Collins

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C.T.C.S Episode 188 Strange Situation, Bathroom Tools Stolen And A Mouse In The House 13:55

9d ago13:55

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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 guest who’s chosen to stop their day to visit our location. Episode 188 Strange situation, stealing bathroom tools…

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My Day Of Play 2 Crazy Unedited Talks With Author Rob Sheffield And Actress Danica McKellar 18:24

9d ago18:24

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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 my broadcasting students something to edit, to practice with and to call their own. Then I realized that you are just as impor…

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A Summertime Read For YA Followers The Queen Bee's Of Tybee County From Kyle Casey Chu 9:38

9d ago9:38

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Writer, filmmaker, and one of the founding queens of Drag Story Hour, Kyle Casey Chu (aka Panda Dulce) brings us her poignant debut novel. Equal parts sweet coming-of-age story and thoughtful, kid-friendly exploration of intersectional identity, QUEEN BEES OF TYBEE COUNTY is a celebration and imagination of a world in which we all get the support a…

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Who Can Afford Going Back To School The President Of The NEA Becky Pringle Opens The Door 10:10

10d ago10:10

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A recent Bankrate survey shows that nearly one in five back-to-school shoppers say the costs are putting significant pressure on their household budgets.Intuit Credit Karma reports that 39% of parents say they simply can’t afford back-to-school shopping this year, while more than half (56%) are scaling back nonessential spending to cope.According t…

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The Choice Making The Choice To Kiss Or Lick Plus Famous People On Reality TV 3:11

10d ago3:11

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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 explore why animals lick while human’s kiss. Plus…why do so many people of fame end up on a reality TV show? I’m Arroe. Life is a series of choices. Who decides when you’re not making it the right choice? Is it …

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