Arroe Collins View From The Writing Instrument

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Are people regaining weight while on Ozympic and other weight loss shots?  Plus…your available hours at work versus what they’re willing to use you for.  Is that fair to the employee?   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...

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. T...

-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...

With so much sickness on this planet, can we give it to a tree? A bigger story rests in the idea of a tree giving you the virus first. What?

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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, in...

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 subje...

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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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 l...

Ghosting a friend or family member in 2026 versus dumping your friends while in middle and high school. They are one in the same except now we have a title. Ghosting... It's completely natural and it comes with a lot of weight or would that be wait? How many times have you waited too long on a friend and the weight of it all was too much to bare?

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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 re...

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...

Bob and Sheri are one of the biggest attractions in radio history.  Far reaching then the numerous awards they earned in their three decades together.  The teams next step has the industry studying them.  Why?  Plus AI technology is in the headlines and this time the creators are warning global leaders of it being extremely deadly.  


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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.  Keeping my team motivated in an age of constant connections.  Each guest has chosen to stop their day to visit our location.  Episode 240, fake smiles, busted cow butt and call me the baby.

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We're doing whatever is possible to get any points on the scoreboard. Rather than using our true gifts shared a birth we're choosing to settle for a punt. We get so close to getting into the endzone. We know how to do it. We choose instead to punt. Really?

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Jerry Spinelli’s outstanding 44-year writing career has earned him critical acclaim and icon status, with over 25 published books for children including Maniac Magee, Stargirl, and Wringer. George, aka "Suds," is about to start the fifth grade, where he, his best friend Joey, and the rest of his classmates will be the top dogs of the whole school. They are ready to collect on the respect they now deserve and leave their lasting legacy at Gotwals Elementary . . . but that's easier said than done.Between bullies on the playground and a prankster sister, Suds is being undermined, ignored, and even challenged everyw...

It seems every neighborhood has one hotshot who thinks their barbecue is the best.Russ Lannom is challenging them to PROVE IT.Folks can Apply NOW for the chance to be crowned "America's Best Backyard Cook" on Season 2 of "Barbecue Country," which airs in 100+ US Markets.RUSS LANNOM (LAN-um) is an award-winning pitmaster and host of Barbecue Country on The Heartland Network.Combining championship barbecue expertise with an engaging on-air style, Russ helps backyard cooks master the art of barbecue while celebrating the people and traditions behind America's favorite cuisine.Barbecue Country - Do you have the chops to make the...

In his boisterous and entertaining memoir, Nigel Dick recounts his wild ride from record company motorcycle messenger to one of the world's leading music video directors. After a brief stint busking in the Paris Metro, Nigel Dick got his start in the music business at London's upstart Stiff label in the late '70s. From helping out on a Madness video, he began a career as a music video director; he went on to work with hundreds of stars, including Oasis, Ozzy, Cher, Paul McCartney, Guns n' Roses, Toto, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, Alice in Chains...

Running is having a moment-and it's not slowing down. From neighborhood 5Ks to packed marathon starting lines, more people are lacing up than ever before, drawn by something deeper than fitness goals or finish times. They're discovering what every lifelong runner already knows: the miles change you. Because the best running isn't really about running at all. It's about life.In THIS IS ABOUT RUNNING. THIS IS NOT ABOUT RUNNING: Lessons for Between and Beyond the Start and Finish Line. Nike Running's Global Head Coach Chris Bennett draws on decades of personal and professional experience to provide the guidance, motivation...

Aspenization is very real and its taking over all walks of life in good for some and very bad for others way.  It needs to be talked about.  It doesn't matter what side you chase, aspenization affects your everyday and ultimately no matter how rich or poor you are, that decision in the moment will infect the next seven generations.  

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Is there a difference between sharing an opinion and judging someone? Has recycling metal become the hot new side hustle? More importantly do we have to pay taxes?   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...

Two major situations podcasters are currently facing... Gambling commercials. Are podcasters enabling teens to drop their bucks into online gambling? What is research showing and will there be a showdown? Plus, the ongoing battle between podcasters and copyright laws. So many podcasters would love to lean in and support musicians and their art but the rules of ASCAP/BMI are generating silence more than love.

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It turned its ugly head. Not so new in the world of describing things that feel uncomfortable or out of place. A person place or thing that might have been silent and hidden away until something brings it out and wow...it turned its ugly head.

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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 put focus on taking a thirty minute nap while at work…is it good bad or ugly?  Plus…the best reaction a person can take after they’ve hit a creative block in their wall of success. 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 los...