Arroe Collins View From The Writing Instrument

In the winter of 1860-61, one man, William Henry Seward, Republican Senator from New York (the presumptive favorite for the 1860 Republican nomination for president; defeated by Lincoln on the third ballot), labored mightily to effectuate his plan to save the Union. Because of history’s (and historians’) heavy bias to portray Lincoln as almost a saint (see, for example, Jon Meacham’s “And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle” (Random House 2022)), Seward’s prodigious efforts have either been ignored, given short shrift, or looked upon as something less than honorable. This short book – based upon original archival research and a...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   With these high gas prices, will corporate businesses start letting their employees work remotely from home?  Plus…posted notes, are they still the must have at your desk or in your pocket?   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...

Jib Machine Records is pleased to announce that its kicking off 2026 with some exciting news. Signed with Jib Machine since 2021, one of punk music’s most notorious bands, Nihilistics, are featured in the new multi-CD release, “CBGB – A New York city Soundtrack 1975-1986”. The project is out now via Cherry Red Records and features their song “You’re To Blame”. 
The four-piece hardcore band, comprised of Ron Rancid, Ajax Lepinksi, Joe Dread and Troy, first took on the New York scene in 1979. Among the band’s more notorious live concerts, are their first-ever gig that resulted in Rancid’s arrest. The legend...

Seasons speed past us beyond how light is measured. How would you best explore this thing called spring? Is it the birth of or the rebirth of?

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The William Holden Wildlife Foundation Education Center offers visiting students a unique opportunity to experience the outdoors in a rare communication with nature often unavailable to them in their own environment.It is essential to build respect and appreciation for both flora and fauna and the understanding of their delicate balance. Nature is a renewable resource, but only if we assume responsibility for its protection. For more information please visit: https://whwf.org/about/  

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DON’T BE A BIGSHOTA Memoir of Growing Up in Jackson Heights, Queenshttps://www.rgnewman.com/ Raised in Jackson Heights, Queens, Richard G. Newman navigated race, class, and belonging in one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the U.S.   Newman shares what it was like to grow up in a family shaped by a mix of war, pogroms, serving in the Russian Army, surviving Auschwitz, and silence that spoke volumes in the new book, DON’T BE A BIGSHOT.  The title comes from Rich’s grandmother Sara, who used it on her husband whenever he got too full of himself.  “Don...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   How true is the statement the mind is always on the move?  Plus…What’s up with the Easter Bunny?  Who what why and when did it come into play?    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 sid...

New EP.  New music.  New man in control.  Brandon Reid Allen returns....

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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 and statements without their answers.  I’m leaving open enough space at the end of each question hoping they’ll download the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history.  Like a message in a bottle tossed out to sea. I hope to loca...

Do you believe in resurrections?  They happen every day.  But are you willing to listen, to participate, to explore and find newer ways to understand your personal journey? This podcast isn’t about what we study and see through the eyes of religion. My Boy Boy Ernie spoke with me every chance we had together.  But this isn’t about resurrecting a spiritual brother of nearly 34 years.  This resurrection is that of a writing instrument. Verbal documentation of what some may call a vision quest.  Trusting the great mysteries of life.  Tools are handed to us to carve out each expectatio...

The True Story of Two WWII Airmen, a Doomed Mission, and the Woman Who Bound Them TogetherInterviews Available February 2-7, and Upon Requesthttps://jancressdondi.com/ Beginning early on August 1, 1943, Operation Tidal Wave was a risky mission aimed at destroying high-octane fuel production vital to Nazi Germany.  It involved the first-ever zero-altitude air raid just 150 feet above the ground – but chances of success were ranged between 50% and suicide.  In missions to destroy fuel-rich Ploesti, Romania, 2,432 US bomber crewmen went missing, became POW’s or were killed in action.   Jan Cress Dondi shares the inside story surrounding this historic mission in the new book, TH...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   With the way of the todays destructive world, what are the preacher people saying about the second coming of Christ?  Plus…what should we be focused on while world roughs itself up?   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...

Award-winning singer/songwriter John Galea releases his latest single “Songwriter” on March 27th. Galea continues to hone his craft and has been working with the top producers and writers from around the world, including Grammy-nominated production team ‘The Monarch’ (Rita Ora, Chris Brown); Los Angeles-based ‘Beluga Heights’ (Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Rihanna), among others.  2026 now sees him release his first single, “Songwriter,” from his long-awaited debut album set for release early next year. The gospel-inspired love song, which was written by Galea, was co-produced by John & Oscar Lo Brutto (Wretch32, Scorcher) and has been remixed by Matt Pop & OLB, and its official music video...

Pod Crashing episode 454 with Rachel Naud from the podcast Midlife Mix. It can be emotionally complicated for women whose lives don’t look the way they once imagined — whether they’re divorced, empty nesters, newly single, or decades into marriage. Rachel reframes an opportunity to fall back in love with your life, not just a partner.

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Constantly, we are comparing our lives to others. How close to they are you? If they have something you need or you're just measuring them up... how close to they are you? Now spin it around, what if you're the one being watched? You are their they.

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Robert B. Parker’s iconic police chief, Jesse Stone, is back in ROBERT B. PARKER’S BIG SHOT, written by beloved crime author Christopher Farnsworth. Putnam is thrilled to publish Farnsworth’s second foray in the Jesse Stone series, on February 10, 2026. In this latest installment of Robert B. Parker’s beloved series, Jesse Stone finds himself in the crosshairs of a rich hedge fund manager dead set on making Paradise Jesse’s personal hell.

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   If someone is being noble why is spelled noble and not Nobel?  Plus…I’ve buried a writing instrument next to my longtime friend of 34 years.  When the writing instrument is returned to me in October of 2026 will I be calling up the spirits of a darker side of the universe?    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 everyda...

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 important.  Share the reality of how it really went.  We begin things with Farmer Lee Jones from FYI’s The Chef’s Garden.  We’re diving into the industrial kitchen! And we’ll wrap things up w...

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 217 the first snow fall, shaking the grump and who’s Charlie Brown?

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How old are you? That's how many times you've received to thank your mother for her participation in your story. At my age, thanking Mom on 63 birthdays doesn't seem like enough. It time to Mom it Up!

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This highly anticipated 20th installment is signature Berry, an unputdownable tale steeped in real history and locations – including a kidnapped Swedish princess, a precious medieval book with a controversial backstory, unforgettable and atmospheric locations across Stockholm and Sweden, cat-and-mouse spy games involving elite agents from the US and Russia, and so much more. When the younger sister of Sweden’s King Wilhelm I is kidnapped, former Justice Department operative, Cotton Malone, is called in to quietly investigate before the public finds out. The ransom demand?  An 800-year-old book – the Codex Gigas – the largest illuminated medieval manuscript in the world that has been ke...

Together, Faithe and Araiza are creating something fresh yet familiar—a sound rooted in authenticity, storytelling, and bold musicality. The FA delivers an unforgettable live experience fueled by chemistry, conviction, and craft. Two artists from wildly different musical worlds—collide to form The FA, a genre-bending Alternative rock band whose sound has the music industry and fans alike buzzing with anticipation. With a fearless blend of high-octane guitar work, soul-drenched vocals, and emotionally charged songwriting, The FA is carving out a lane entirely their own.

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In recent years, mounting scientific evidence has shown a connection between our mental health and our heart health. Articles published by Harvard, the Mayo Clinic and the American Heart Association, have all provided evidence that a poor mental mindset can negatively affect your heart and lead to heart disease. 
For more than 5 decades, Brian Clement, Ph.D., L.N. has been at the forefront of the progressive health movement. An author of several books, he has long been a proponent of a holistic, proactive approach to healthcare and disease prevention. He is also the co-director of the renowned Hippocrates (p...

Do you believe in resurrections?  They happen every day.  But are you willing to listen, to participate, to explore and find newer ways to understand your personal journey?This podcast isn’t about what we study and see through the eyes of religion.My Boy Boy Ernie spoke with me every chance we had together.  But this isn’t about resurrecting a spiritual brother of nearly 34 years.  This resurrection is that of a writing instrument.Verbal documentation of what some may call a vision quest.  Trusting the great mysteries of life.  Tools are handed to us to carve out each expectatio...

In the new season of A&E’s Duck Dynasty: The Revival, Willie and Korie are back to navigate the ever-evolving future of Duck Commander and support their children - John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella, Rebecca, and Rowdy - through marriage, parenthood, and new business ventures as they work to preserve the family legacy. Memorable moments this season include a heartfelt tribute to the late Phil Roberston; Jase bringing Willie into “Duck Court” with Judge Si presiding; the clan filming their very own original western; and Sadie joyfully welcoming her newborn baby girl. Through every moment, the Robertsons’ unwavering commitment to laught...

Adam Swart, founder of Crowds on Demand—the original paid protesting firm. Adam has rare, firsthand insight into how modern protests are built, funded, and staged for media impact, and he’s speaking out now as demonstrations around ICE enforcement and federal authority continue to escalate nationwide.Adam has recently appeared on NewsNation, Fox & Friends, and Fox News, where his segments went viral (2M+ views), reflecting strong audience interest in understanding what’s actually driving today’s protests—and why so many fail to achieve real results.

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Is it illegal to drink THC infused mixes and drive?  Plus…why do men play hard when it comes to finally seeing a doctor?   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 l...

This week's focus is on businesses that choose to create their own podcasts. How far will you go before you realize its more work and the return on the investment can suck. And no Martin from the trade school with two months training doesn't have the skills to pull you out.

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Shooting from the hip. From the early 20th century but how did it make it to the present and how much does it effect our everyday?

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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 our choice to sniff or not sniff around like a dog.  Plus…what if our choice at work is do more holding back.  To not be so open with feelings and creative energy.  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 h...