Arroe Collins View From The Writing Instrument

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Winner Of The 2025 American Nija Warrior Kai Beckstrand
Yesterday at 9:00 PM

Since we last saw Kai, he's graduated high school, completed a lifelong dream and earned his EMT and Fire certifications and is currently researching which department he will join.Had a perfect season 16 other than timing out on the rope. Has only fallen twice in 3 seasons. He felt like he worked his whole life trying to get to that moment and he wasn't ready for it.Has been called the fastest ninja on the planet. Has had the fastest time on every qualifying course he's run and the fastest time in his last 2 semis. He took 1st place on Stage 2...


The Daily Mess Is Chat GPT Hurting The Planet Plus How Bad Is Eating 2 Eggs At Night
Yesterday at 3:00 AM

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   When we use ChatGPT are we bringing harm to the planet?  Plus…eating two boiled eggs at night, is that bad for us?           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...


Tim Daly And Robin Bronk From The Creative Coalition Tghe Defunding Of The NEA
Yesterday at 2:00 AM

Tim Daly, President of The Creative Coalition (TCC), and Robin Bronk, its CEO, on the a urgent fight to protect the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) - a vital program now at risk due to proposed congressional defunding.
Following President Trump's call to cut NEA funding, The Creative Coalition has mobilized a powerful group of Hollywood actors, creators, and industry leaders-including Jason Isaacs, Iain Armitage, Pauline Chalamet, Michael Chiklis, and Rachel Bloom, among others - to defend this critical resource. Congress will soon vote on the NEA's future, which impacts 41 million Americans across every district. The Creative Coalition...


Something Our Parents Would Say Horse Sense
Last Friday at 9:00 PM


The Choice Making The Choice To Releases Sundays Paper On Friday Plus The Choices Of Summer Versus Fall
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 why local newspapers are making the choice to release their Sunday edition on Friday nights.  Plus… what are the biggest choices people make when moving from summer into fall?  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 hidden away attempts and...


Six To Carry The Casket One To Say The Mass A Brand New Collection Of Essays From Bill Hulseman
Last Friday at 3:00 PM

Queerness and Catholicism Collide in Bill Hulseman’s Debut Essay CollectionSix to carry the casket and one to say the mass invites readers to examine identity, belonging, and faithA soul-baring essay collection that challenges what it means to inherit identity—and what it means to let it go. Part memoir, part meditation, this striking book offers a nuanced and heartfelt exploration of queerness, Catholicism, pop culture, family, and personal transformation. In an interview, he can talk about: The youngest of ten children in a devout Catholic family, why Bill grew up feeling like “an ornament” in his own householdAs a gay man who...


The Daily Mess Hearing Thge Same Song In Your Head Plus Can We Become Addicted To ChatGPT
Last Friday at 3:00 AM

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why doesn’t the song in my head ever change.  It keeps playing over and over again.  Plus…is there such a thing as an addiction to ChatGPT?           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 d...


His Song Features A 38 Second Intro With A Saxaphone Singer Songwriter Chris Cleveland
Last Friday at 12:00 AM

Curb Records artist Stars Go Dim released its fourth studio set, Roses, last month, which includes the self-penned track “Your Song,” which is dedicated to the fans. In the new album, Stars Go Dim discovers faith in the crevices of daily life across its latest collection, years in the making. Co-producing for the first time, Chris Cleveland embraces the genuine joy that comes from a slower pace and a different point of view on Roses. Exploring his dynamic range across the project’s 11 original selections, the top-shelf singer chases a retro sound marinated in the groove-heavy beats of the ’70s. From the j...


Forest Stories Episode Ninety Two The Infamous Pig Lady Is Moving Back To The Forest
Last Thursday at 9:00 PM

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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Scott Baio To The Rescue Pup A Thon From 2023
Last Thursday at 6:00 PM

Great American Family and the producers of the hit animal TV series, "To The Rescue," are teaming up to raise money for animal rescue organizations via Forever Family Rescue Foundation a 501c3, with its first annual "To The Rescue Pup-A-Thon 2023." Featuring dogs that are available for adoption around the country that have been waiting for a forever home, the event will be broadcast live nationally from Los Angeles on Great American Family from 12 PM-4 PM ET / 9 AM-1 PM PT this Sunday, February 12. In support of the upcoming event, the donation window is now live and people can pledge their support...


Suspense Drama Tension And Music The Fire Concerto From Author Sarah Landenwich
Last Thursday at 3:00 PM

Eleven years and another life ago, Clara Bishop was a rising star pianist. Everything changed on the night of a festival marking the 145th birthday of Poland’s revered composer and Clara’s  distant relative, Aleksander Starza. She began that night as an artist in her own right—no longer defined by Madame, her exacting teacher. But after a devastating fire broke out in the concert hall, she left badly scarred. Since then, Clara hasn’t touched a piano or spoken to Madame, whom she blames for her career-ending injuries. Now, at 30, she has a new life in Texas as a bartend...


The Daily Mess How Important Is Breakfast Plus Why Aren't Students Excited About School
Last Thursday at 3:00 AM

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   How important is breakfast? Does it weigh us down at the start of a new day?  Plus…is it me or are there fewer school students getting excited about heading back to class?            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...


Euphoria Love When You've Got It Then You Lose it Penny Fountain's Justin Gallar
Last Thursday at 12:00 AM

Penny Fountain, an independent band from Tampa, FL, has been breaking genre boundaries since its formation in 2018. Their music is a vibrant blend of alternative, hard, and modern rock, enriched with touches of pop punk and emo. The lyrics are layered and meaningful, allowing listeners to connect with them in their own personal ways. 

While their sound draws comparisons to bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Teenage Wrist, and My Chemical Romance, Penny Fountain maintains a distinct identity all its own. Their debut EP, ATTACK OF THE DUCKS (2024), includes standout tracks such as “BRAINZ!!!,” “PONCHO,” and “GOTH GIRL,” and swiftly gained populari...


Play It Forward Missed Opportunity With Ashlyn Harris From The Podcast Wide Open
Last Wednesday 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 417 Your Best Lessons Are Taught In The Rain
Last Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Rather than looking at a rainy day as being another reason or season to mope around... Take the time to find interest in the animals in your park, neighborhood or while visiting your back or front yard. They never come across as being depressed or a Debbie Downer.

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Love Redemption And Santuary Dr Patricia Grayhall's Romance Novel A Place For Us
Last Wednesday at 3:00 PM

How her new book celebrates the resilience of those who triumph against all odds·        The history of gay women·        Her journey of concealing her identity and how the exhausting performance was the price of pursuing a medical career including her time at Harvard·        The stats which include: nearly 1 in 10 adults identify as LGBTLQ+·        The importance of visibility and the ongoing fight for equality·        The significance of Pride Month and June 28 About the book: Jo, a driven environmental attorney based in Washington, DC, and Lauren, a spirited young woman from Britain on a journey of self-discovery, find themselves in a serendipitous encounter at a lively London pub in 1981. Thei...


The Daily Mess Which Region Has The Best Food Plus What Is It With Mac n Cheese
Last Wednesday at 3:00 AM

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Which region of the United States has the best tasting food?  Plus…why are people so happy at lunch and dinner when it includes Mac and Cheese?           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 dea...


Island To Icon The Many Lives Of Bob Denver From His Wife Dreama Denver
Last Wednesday at 12:00 AM

Bob Denver would never in a million years have thought of himself as an icon, but on this 60th anniversary year of his most famous television series, "Gilligan's Island," his wife, Dreama Denver, begs to differ. The fact that "Gilligan's Island" is still airing somewhere on the planet 60 years after its 1964 debut proves that not only is the show iconic, but the man who played the title role is also. Anytime you see someone wearing a red shirt and a white hat, what's the first thought that comes to mind? If you're old enough, you think GILLIGAN!She has compiled...


Pod Crashing Episode 384 With The Most Listened To Radio Talent In The World Mr. Alex Bones
Last Tuesday at 9:00 PM

Pod Crashing episode 384 with Alex Bones the self-proclaimed most listened to broadcaster on the planet with more than 25 million daily listeners.  Host of the #1 Syndicated Radio Show in the World, Alex Bones is the unapologetic voice behind The Alex Bones Show - a fast-paced, no-holds-barred podcast that blends viral Tik Tok moments, real- world drama, and unfiltered commentary on the absurdity of modern life. With a sharp tongue and a sixth sense for internet weirdness, Alex rips into pop culture, weird headlines, and real-life stories that will make you laugh, cringe, and yell at your phone. With Co-host and i...


Vocal De Frag Episode One Hundred 166 Remove The Mountain
Last Tuesday at 6:00 PM

Somewhere along the lessons in life we thought we are to climb the mountain to move beyond the tough challenging times. No... it's time to remove the mountain one rock, one step, on thought at a time. We aren't going up. We are taking it down.

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This Isn't Your Normal Thriller The Light Runner From Actor Author And Director Ally Walker
Last Tuesday at 3:00 PM

"Ally Walker’s thriller, The Light Runner captivated me from start to finish. The imagery is vivid and other-worldly and the storytelling is done in a way that made it impossible to put down. The characters are unique and compelling and made the whole ride fun." – Katey Sagal, Actress
Things aren’t as they appear to be at Bainbridge Psychiatric Hospital. Decorated war hero and politician Captain Oliver Haskell has voluntarily committed himself following the murder of his wife, scientist Hannah Haskell, in the parking lot of her workplace, Wellglad Pharmaceuticals. His case is assigned to Dr. Ella Kramer, a young psy...


The Daily Mess Is It OK To Talk With Our Pets Plus How Important Are Catnaps
Last Tuesday at 3:00 AM

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… Is it ok to talk with our pets?  What does it do to us?  Plus…why is taking a daily catnap important to us?  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...


Actors Elliot Knight And Uli Latukefu From Countdown On Prime
Last Tuesday at 12:00 AM

Created by One Chicago and FBI Executive Producer Derek Haas, Countdown is the explosive new action series starring Jensen Ackles, Eric Dane, Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Elliot Knight, and Uli Latukefu. When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum, portrayed by Ackles, is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.


C.T.C.S. Episode 105 The No Shows, Bringing Stuff Back And Radio Banter
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 guests who’s chosen to stop their day to visit our location. Episode 105 The No Shows, Bringing Stuff Back And Radio Banter This is C.T.C.S.

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Stream Thinking Defeating Dread
Last Monday at 6:00 PM

Facing your dread. Dread is a sense of uncertainty, a nagging sense of doubt. It leads to panic attacks, stomach sickness and depression. There's even something called dread filled procrastination. They aren't laziness! Each are classified as mental health conditions. Learning to work with dread is a hardcore mission. It's extremely easy to identify but fixing it requires work. We accept being penalized for being late. We face heartbreak and sacrifice family time due to dread. What about those workplace opportunities you keep missing out on? The dread of doing more work. Defeating dread. Meditation and frequency music help relieve...


The Atlas Obscura Explorers Guide From Dylan Thuras And Jennifer Swanson
Last Monday at 3:00 PM

The Atlas ObscuraExplorer’s Guide to Inventing the World The team behind the bestselling Atlas Obscura presents a kids’ illustrated STEM-oriented explorationof the world’s most interesting technologies, inventions, and scientific discoveries. Following up on the New York Times bestselling Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid, this book is a globe-spanning history of invention like no other. This illustrated and STEM-oriented exploration of the planet’s 50 most interesting inventions and scientific discoveries sends middle-grade readers on an unforgettable trip around the planet and across time. Each spread focuses on a world-changing technology and how it led to or influenced the...


The 80th Anniversary Of Hiroshima And Nagasake Atomic Echoes From Karen Tanabe And Victoria Kelly
08/24/2025

Marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombing, Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories of World War II, a new documentary from Blue Chalk Media, will air on public television stations nationwide beginning the week of August 1. The film includes rarely seen archival footage and interviews with 100-year-old American veterans who were eyewitnesses to the devastation in the immediate aftermath of nuclear warfare.Atomic Echoes follows Karin Tanabe and Victoria Kelly, two friends whose families were on opposite sides of the war, as they embark on an emotional journey to uncover their family legacies. Through their exploration, the film sh...


Into The Fade From RnR Hall Of Famer Glenn Hughes The Creation Of His New Album Chosen
08/24/2025

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 board, writing about the human condition, love, hope, faith and acceptance. I write about how I feel on the inside and not externally. My life is lived from within, in the present moment. It’s an album of soul food, and I’ve never been so gra...


Meet The New President Of PETA Tracy Reiman
08/23/2025

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 the big top and SeaWorld ended its orca-breeding program; and all of the top 10 advertising agencies in the U.S. pledged never to use great apes in their ads, among numerous other landmark victories for animals. 


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My Day Of Play 2 Crazy Unedited Talks With Jeremy Belote And Sloan Simon From NBCs The Voice
08/23/2025

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 one of two conversations with the multi-talented performers on NBC’s The Voice.  Jeremy Belote will be our first followed by the ama...


The Daily Mess With High Food Costs How Are Restaurants Surviving Plus Back To School Anxiety
08/23/2025

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   With today’s endless rising in food costs can restaurants truly survive?  Plus…when it comes to back to school, who’s more nervous the student, parents or teachers?           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...


Remastering As Well As Reinventing The Album More Balls To Picasso From Rocker Bruce Dickinson
08/23/2025

In 1994, having left Iron Maiden for a time (he rejoined in 1999), Bruce Dickinson released his second solo album, entitled Balls To Picasso. Named in honour of the cubist pioneer whose representations of spherical objects were as squares and reflected on the cover in graffiti style on a tiled bathroom wall, the album belied its irreverent title by solidifying Dickinson's reputation as a serious solo artist.His first record with collaborator Roy Z, produced by Shay Baby and recorded with Z's band Tribe Of Gypsies, it went through various iterations before its release. The original album included a number of classic tr...


Something Our Parents Would Say A Cup Of Joe
08/22/2025

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? A cup of Joe...


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The Choice Making The Choice To Sleep In Plus Our Choice To Share What We Find On The Web
08/22/2025

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 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...


From The Author Of Assassins Anonymous Comes Rob Hart's The Medusa Protocol
08/22/2025

When Astrid stopped showing up to Assassins Anonymous, the group assumed her past had caught up with her. Only her sponsor Mark, formerly the deadliest killer in the world, holds out hope that she’s okay. Then, during a meeting, the group gets a sign, or rather, a pizza delivery. Is there another psychopath out there who actually likes olives on their pizza, or is Astrid trying to send Mark a message?  Meanwhile, Astrid wakes up in the cell of a black site prison, on a remote island. A doctor subjects her to mysterious experiments, plumbing the depths of her memo...


The Daily Mess When We Workout Are We Tearing Tissue Plus Why Are Muscians So Open
08/22/2025

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   To build muscles don’t we in essence have to rip tissue?  My wife says no.  The experts say something differently.  Plus…why are most musi\cians very open to talk about their personal lives?            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...


Kristy Etheredge And Rebecca Franchione From A&E's The Mother Flip
08/22/2025

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 episode, "Junkyard Gem" - Kristy and Rebecca score a lead on an unlisted property located in a sought-after neighborhood in Austin. However, excitement soon turns to panic when they discover that the entire house is a junkyard, the kitchen and primary bath are in major disrepair, and the...


Forest Stories Episode Ninety One The Prayer Stick
08/21/2025

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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Breaking The Law Exposing The Weaponization Of America's Legal System From Alex Marlow
08/21/2025

Alex Marlow, editor-in-chief of Breitbart News and two-time New York Times bestselling author of Breaking the News and Breaking Biden, returns with his third book: BREAKING THE LAW: EXPOSING THE WEAPONIZATION OF AMERICA'S LEGAL SYSTEM AGAINST DONALD TRUMP (Threshold Editions; Hardcover; On-sale August 5, 2025), a fearless and thoroughly researched exposé on the new political battleground: the American legal system. In this urgent and gripping book, Marlow turns his sharp investigative lens to the legal cases targeting President Donald Trump-and what they mean for the future of the conservative movement and the rule of law in America. BREAKING THE LAW reveals how legal...


Your Addiction To The Smart Phone Ends Here Richard Simon's Unplug
08/21/2025

UnplugHow to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life
by Richard Simon 
But what does long term freedom from your phone really look like—and is it sustainable for people with… you know… jobs? In UNPLUG: How to Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life (Workman; 6/17/25) Richard Simon shows that it is—through his own experience and many others’, including but not limited to: an anesthesiologist, a software engineer, a social media marketer, a school principal, a law partner, a financial analyst, a chess grandmaster, and a Major League Baseball player who credits dropping the phone with b...