Arroe Collins View From The Writing Instrument

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I don't write to right. I write so that others might. You can know the word but not the authorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Forest Stories Episode One Hundred Twenty Seven Let The Children Play
Today at 6:00 PM

We have never erased our daughter's presence as a teen from our home in this forest. The moment you step into her room you're taking a time machine back to the early 1990's. Let the children play. Then save it beyond forever.

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Donkey King On ABC Hosted By Donkey Lifesaver And Rescuer Ron King
Today at 6:00 PM

Donkey King is the joyful, irresistible new weekly docu-series spotlighting Ron King and his crew of compassionate caretakers who rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home donkeys in need. The series invites viewers inside the real-life Oscar’s Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary, a 75-acre nonprofit rescue in Mendocino County, California, where more than 440 donkeys have been saved.Each episode follows Ron King—a former Senior Vice President at Time Inc. who oversaw iconic brands including InStyle, Southern Living, and Essence—as he leads a passionate team of volunteers working to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home donkeys whose global population is under threat. Along the way, vi...


Kate The Woman Who Will Be Queen From Christopher Andersen
Today at 3:00 PM

The definitive portrait of Kate Middleton, the beloved and private Princess of Wales, tracing her stunning rise from working-class roots to queen-in-waiting, from #1 New York Times bestselling royal biographer Christopher Andersen.Kate is one of the most photographed, most talked about, most written about women in the world-heiress to Princess Diana's glamour and mystique, both wife of one future monarch and mother of another. But as the daughter of an airline attendant who grew up in public housing, Kate was not destined for this fate. She had to fight for it-and for the love of the future king.In this il...


The Daily Mess Are Bosses Victims At Work Plus How To Deal With The Emotion
Today at 3:00 AM

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Do business leaders choose to be the victim during battles and office chaos?  Plus… how much emotion is pulled into a moment when the boss feels like the victim?   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...


The Band Marshull With Lead Vocalist Jared Shoemaker NBC's The Voice
Today at 12:00 AM

A proud Navy veteran, Jared Shoemaker channels the same focus he had in service into his work as a country-rock musician. The 32-year-old began his musical journey playing snare drum in an Irish bagpipe band as a kid, but it was during his military service aboard the USS George H.W. Bush that Jared discovered his voice. After leaving the Navy, Jared worked dismantling chemical weapons before realizing his true calling was music. He picked up the guitar again, formed his band, Marshull, during the pandemic, and has been performing across the Southeast ever since, opening for artists such as...


Play It Forward Missed Opportunity With Author Rea Frey
Yesterday at 9:00 PM

-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...


The Lyrics From Ernie's Forest Chapter 440 Walls Of Water And Wind In The Prediction
Yesterday at 6:00 PM

In August of 2024 I penned out several questions that dealt with how weather was predicted from the 1800's forward. The eye has always been on science. Entering the picture today is AI technology which still can't be fully trusted.

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Dinner And A Movie Family Movie Night Recipes The Food From Leonard And Jessie Maltin
Yesterday at 3:00 PM

Father-daughter film critics and podcast hosts Leonard Maltin and Jessie Maltin team with Turner Classic Movies for the essential guide to 25 family-friendly classic films, paired with delicious and simple recipes to make movie-watching a next-level experience for all ages.Family Movie Night Menus is the ultimate guide to family-friendly classic movie viewing. In this volume, bestselling author and critic Leonard Maltin teams with his daughter and Maltin on Movies podcast host Jessie Maltin to help introduce classics in the same way he did with his own family: by sharing the best of the best that's fit for the enjoyment of a r...


The Daily Mess Who Is Bigger Taylor Or The Beatles Plus Why Is There War
Yesterday at 3:00 AM

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Who is bigger and why?  Is it the Beatles or Taylor Swift?  Plus…war…what is it good for?  Obviously, something!  We’ve been at it since the beginning of time.    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...


Alls Fair In Love And Mahjong Fiona Paul And Yan Kay
Yesterday at 12:00 AM

Ronni (Gubelmann) is a beloved school nurse and devoted mom, who hosts a longstanding mahjong game with her dear friends, Shelley (Lowe), Carly (Mowry-Housley) and Melissa (Peterman). When Ronni becomes an empty nester, her whole world tilts — her daughter leaves for college, her hours are cut, and her ex insists it’s time to sell the home she’s poured her heart into. But a chance moment at a school fundraiser reveals her unexpected gift for teaching mahjong, the centuries-old Chinese game — and sparks a connection with Ben (Campbell), a charming contractor whose family needs a little healing of its own. As...


Pod Crashing 467 Doubt The Case Of Lucy Letby Hosted By Amanda Knox
Last Tuesday at 9:00 PM

Pod Crashing episode 467 with Amanda Knox hosts of the podcast Doubt The Case Of Lucy Letby. It was a case that shocked the United Kingdom and the wider world. Lucy Letby, a young nurse, was found guilty of murdering premature babies. She was a serial killer whose target was not just the youngest, most vulnerable human beings alive, but also those entrusted to her care. But, is everything as clear as it seems? Host Amanda Knox asks if this case is really as open and shut as the world believes or if - in fact - there is reasonable doubt...


Vocal De Frag Episode 199 Those Moments Of Being Left Alone Not By Choice
Last Tuesday at 6:00 PM

I call it postproduction blues. You put in the work. You made sure everything in the recipe was present. You did it all including experiencing the victory. Then you are suddenly alone. Postproduction blues is dangerous. It's when most of our worst decisions are put into play alongside the victory.

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Riding The White Bull The Making Of A Navy Seal From He Who Lived It Jack Ratliff
Last Tuesday at 3:00 PM

A retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, Ratliff served aboard destroyers and with Underwater Demolition Team 11, the elite Cold War–era unit that directly preceded today’s Navy SEAL teams. Jack writes a historical record of how the U.S. Navy prepared young officers and enlisted men for combat in the 1950s and early 1960s. Riding the White Bull documents the training, culture, and mindset that defined American military readiness in the post–World War II period. Ratliff offers detailed, insider descriptions of destroyer service in the “tin can Navy,” the evolution of frogman units, and the brutal physical and psychological...


The Daily Mess How Many Authors Use AI Plus What About Graphic Artists And Ad Agencies
Last Tuesday at 3:00 AM

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   How many published book authors are relying on AI technology for added digital support?  Plus…How are advertising agencies reacting to Chat GPT, Gemini and Grok creating free logos, commercial copy and more?   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 th...


My Day Of Play Crazy Unedited Talks With Oliver Goldstick, Sasha Peyton Smith And Andrew Seaman
Last Tuesday at 12:00 AM

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 Oliver Goldstick, from School Spirits on Paramount+. Then we’ll make room for author Sasha Peyton Smith who is best known for...


C.T.C.S Episode 223 Snow Is Coming CT's Big FU And Taste Testing Calm
Last Monday at 9:00 PM

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 223 snow is on the way, the big CT FU and taste testing calm…

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Stream Thinking Introduced To Over The Counter Addiction
Last Monday at 6:00 PM

We are addicted to the word and actions associated with prevention. As kids we're taught to prevent forest fires. As adults its the daily game of preventing pain, tooth decay, heart attacks and losing weight. Over the counter medications can easily lead to liver damaging decisions all in the name of prevention. We've made it too easy to live off one thought, "It will never happen to me."

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Mina Murray From Girl Of Lore Resets The Standard And Stage From Melanie Dale
Last Monday at 3:00 PM

A girl who’s used to battling the monster of her own mind discovers there’s a sinister evil lurking in her small town in this atmospheric paranormal novel that’s perfect for fans of Tracy Wolff and Maggie Stiefvater.Stories of dark magic and even darker creatures have always swirled about Mina Murray’s town of London, Georgia. Mina knows they aren’t true—and are likely perpetuated only to drive the quirky tourist-trap ghost tours of downtown—but that doesn’t stop her from collecting the stories and drawing them in her sketchbook. Something about the possibility of real monsters he...


American Gladiator's Mike The Miz Mizanin And Rocsi Diaz
Last Sunday at 3:00 PM

The iconic series will feature a new official series theme song - “Rise Up” by Grammy Award-winning music superstar, Jelly Roll.Each episode of the fan-favorite competition features amateur male and female Contenders from across the nation stepping into the Arena to face 16 powerful new American Gladiators. From classic events like Joust, Powerball, Hang Tough, and The Wall, to high-impact new events including The Ring and Collision, every showdown demands strength, strategy, and pure grit. Only one man and one woman will conquer the Arena, claim $100,000, and earn the title of American Gladiator Champion.

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Anxiety Club Insightful Heartfelt And Humorous With Tffany Jenkins And Baron Vaughn
Last Sunday at 3:00 AM

ANXIETY CLUB offers an insightful, heartfelt and humorous exploration of anxiety through the lens of some of today's most brilliant comedians: Tiffany Jenkins, Joe List, Marc Maron, Aparna Nancherla, Mark Normand, Baron Vaughn, and Eva Victor. With a mix of stand-up performances, sketch videos, exclusive interviews, and relatable everyday life scenarios, they candidly share their personal struggles with anxiety, the world's most prevalent mental health condition, affecting more than 300 million people globally.The film follows Tiffany Jenkins - a comic and author with millions of social media followers - through her private exposure therapy sessions, where she confronts her deepest f...


The Daily Mess How Popular Is Todays Pro Wrestling Plus How Are Fans Staying Attached
Last Sunday at 3:00 AM

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why is professional wrestling more popular today?  Or is it?  Plus…what’s keeping those wrestling fan numbers at the top of their 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 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 late...


Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Fifteen Dog Boogers Plus I Stump Alexa 4 Times
Last Saturday at 9:00 PM

I’m a daily writer of over 32 years.  A terrestrial radio and podcasts host for 46 years.  Everything I create and share through broadcasting is a personal experience. Alexa hasn’t lived a day in any decade or century yet endlessly offers information and acceleration to anyone tapping in.  Street Speak is all about making an authentic connection with a digital device and sheer know it all.  None of this is scripted.  This really is Alexa from Amazon.  You can’t predict a single word Alexa shares.  She’s AI technology.  Endlessly we are warned to never believe what she shares.  Yet it sounds ama...


Celebrating 6 Seasons on GSN America Says Hosted By Actor Michael Higgins
Last Saturday at 3:00 PM

Actor and Emmy-nominated game show host John Michael Higgins is perhaps most recognized for his iconic roles in films like "Pitch Perfect," "The Break-Up," "Best In Show" and "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues."On the small screen, Higgins portrayed veteran news anchor Chuck Pierce on "Great News" and Principal Toddman in the "Saved by the Bell" revival.ABOUT AMERICA SAYS ON GSNAMERICA SAYS IS BACK FOR ITS SIXTH SEASON WITH A BIGGER AND BOLDER NEW LOOK AND SETNew Episodes Premiere Monday, April 13 at 6:00pm Weeknights on Game Show NetworkAMERICA SAYS, hosted by Emmy-nominated game show host John Michael Higgins, is...


Pod Crashing 101 Episode 466 Will The U.S. Govt Enforce New Podcasting Laws
Last Saturday at 12:00 AM

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Something Our Parents Would Say Have You Lost Your Marbles
Last Friday at 9:00 PM

Those crazy insane things people say. Most of us remember hearing it first from our parents. This week? Have you lost your marbles?

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The Choice Making The Choice To Ask And Answer The Question How Are You
Last Friday at 6:00 PM

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 ask someone how are you while not letting others know how we feel.  Plus, the choice to blow air from your lungs on hot food.  Really?  Does it cool things off? 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 in...


Tiger V Jack The Facts The Figures The Inside From Sports Writer Bob Harig
Last Friday at 3:00 PM

SI golf writer and author of Tiger & Phil, Bob Harig's Tiger v. Jack, an examination of the greatest argument in golf--who was better--exploring the records, rivalries, statistics, and context of their illustrious careers, including the intangibles that made them both icons.When Jack Nicklaus stunningly won the 1986 Masters for his 18th major championship victory, it was a reminder of the greatness of a golfer who had done so much. The major title - six years after his last - brought into focus again the dominance of his career. At the time, nobody was close to him in major wins, and the...


The Daily Mess Is It Ok To Show Up At Work And Do The Basics Plus Who Is Keeper Their Job Longer
Last Friday at 3:00 AM

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Is it ok to just show up at work and do the basics, whatever it takes to get the job done.  Plus…who’s keeping their job longer?  The visionary or the dependable one who shows up to do the basics?    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...


Stop Ignoring Your Vehicles Recalls Lonny Haschel From The Natl Safety Council
Last Friday at 12:00 AM

Many drivers assume they’d know if their car had a serious safety issue, but that’s often not the case. A survey commissioned by automaker Stellantis found that nearly half of American drivers don’t know how to check whether their vehicle has an open safety recall, and 40% believe a recall is fine as long as it doesn’t affect how the vehicle drives.  The truth is that unrepaired safety recalls, such as faulty airbags or brakes, can cause serious injury or death. During interviews on Friday, February 27th, vehicle safety expert Lonny Haschel, Senior Program Manager of the Check to Pr...


Forest Stories Episode One Hundred Twenty Six Building Your Forest Stories
05/07/2026

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

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A New Age Of Storytelling By Way Of Billy and Elton From NBC's The Voice Lucas West
05/07/2026

Raised in a bilingual household, Lucas developed a deep connection to his German heritage, inspired by his Opa, a renowned opera singer, and guided by his mom, a music teacher and clarinetist, who helped him explore piano, trombone, jazz, classical and musical theater. Lucas discovered pop and rock through his dad's iPod, absorbing artists from Aerosmith to Elton John, which shaped his love for storytelling and performance. A jazz studies major at SUNY Fredonia, Lucas performs in multiple ensembles, fronts his own band and shares his music online. His performances blend classical training with pop sensibility, emphasizing powerhouse vocals and...


The Greatest Undercover Informant Of All Time Ray Khan And Lou Valozl Was There
05/07/2026

Ray Khan was the most unlikely confidential informant in law enforcement history, yet he found himself a fugitive, running from the same government he had helped.Ray Khan was born and raised in Gujarat, India, where his father was an officer with the Indian National Police. Wanting to follow in his footsteps, Ray took the entrance exam for the IPS three times but failed each time, so he followed his wife to the US to chase the American dream. However, things did not work out, and Ray ended up losing his wife and his legal immigration status. After moving to...


The Daily Mess Why Does CBS Sunday Morning Feel Like A Cheap Copy Plus Is Kanye Washed Up
05/07/2026

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why does it feel like CBS Sunday Morning and 60 Minutes are cheap copies of what they used to be?  Plus…is Kanye West or Ye washed up?  What would it really take to get a fan base 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 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...


Where Is Nancy Guthrie Journalist Brian Entin From News Nation Digs In Deeper On CW
05/07/2026

The CW will broadcast a new special entitled, NewsNation Presents: The Nancy Guthrie Mystery on Wednesday, May 6 at 9 p.m. ET. Hosted by, the one-hour documentary will unravel the twists, turns, and unanswered questions surrounding the case of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of television host Savannah Guthrie.The piece will bring together key voices connected to the case, offering new insights and perspectives into the shocking unsolved crime. Through exclusive interviews and never-before-seen evidence, the special will take viewers inside the investigation, exploring the people, timeline, and lingering mysteries that continue to captivate the nation.Also see:https...


Play It Forward Missed Opportunity With Singer Songwriter Ian McGregor From American Jet Set
05/06/2026

-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...


The Resurrection Episode Ten Have I Called Up A Bad Spirit Guide And Keeper
05/06/2026

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...


Constantly Craving Sugar The Hunger Crushing Combo Method From Abbey Sharp
05/06/2026

There’s a growing disconnect happening throughout the country right now — and it’s something your viewers are feelingevery day:Even with the rise of GLP-1 inhibitors like Ozempic and high-protein diets, people still can’t stop craving sugar.Parents are frustrated. Adults feel like they’re “failing.” And kids’ eating habits feel harder to manage than ever.This is a perfect segment for your morning, midday or lifestyle broadcast — because it challenges what viewers thinkthey know and replaces it with answers they can actually use.Registered Dietitian, Bestselling author, and “No-BS Dietitian” Abbey Sharp can break down what’s really going on in a way tha...


The Daily Mess Whatever Happened To The Sons On Home Improvement Plus Overeating Causes What
05/06/2026

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Whatever happened to the three sons on Tim Allen’s Home Improvement.  Plus…Being an overeater does that open the door for you to over do things in other areas?   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 s...


Legend Of The Snowman The Las Vegas Residency With Jeezy
05/06/2026

Grammy-nominated artist, New York Times bestselling author, and entrepreneur Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins is bringing a new chapter to the Strip, launching his 2026 Las Vegas residency, Legend of the Snowman, with the first 10 dates announced just weeks ago and are selling out so quickly the cultural icon just added 11 additional dates!Fresh off a run where he sold out every national tour stop and every residency performance, Jeezy turned each night into a true black-tie experience, a standard of style, excellence, and unforgettable energy that never let up.The residency kicks off Friday, May 1 with Jeezy’s return to PH Live at Planet Hollywoo...


Pod Crashing 465 Burden Of Guilt Season 2 Hosted By Bobby Gumpright And Jermaine Hudson
05/05/2026

Pod Crashing episode 465 with Bobby Gumpright and Jermaine Hudson from the podcast Burden of Guilt season 2.  In 1999, an 18-year-old bartender named Bobby Gumpright told a lie t sent an innocent man, Jermaine Hudson, to prison for 22 years. Burden of Guilt explores the harsh realities of Jim Crow-era Louisiana in 1898 that helped seal Hudson's fate-and the unlikely friendship that has grown between the two men since Gumpright came forward with the truth.Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-wrongful-conviction-27797564/episode/introducing-burden-of-guilt-s2-322781452/   

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