Arroe Collins View From The Writing Instrument

We evolve over the course of a lifetime. Depending on how much work we actively put in, the process may slow down or speedup, but it never stops.Since emerging in 2023, Elegant Weapons have rapidly progressed in real-time. This quartet of lifelong musicians—guitaristRichie Faulkner [Judas Priest], vocalist Ronnie Romero [Rainbow, MSG], bassist Dave Rimmer [Uriah Heep], and drummerChristopher Williams [Accept]—have rallied around a collective vision. Of course, their peerless musical pedigree providesendless fodder for creativity, but the band’s commitment to collaboration is really what detonates their sonic arsenal. They’vearchitected a signature style sealed tightly by unforgettable riffing, surgically precise solos, bold grooves, and skyscrapinghooks.Exhibiting both a craftsman’s attention-to-detail and an innate knack for arena-ready anthems, they push forward again ontheir second full-length offering, the aptly titled Evolution.“Finding a voice of your own as a technical player and as a songwriter is a never-ending journey,” Richie observes. “You’realways trying to strike the elusive balance between thrilling listeners and communicating with them. All of us are in othergroups. We sound different on our own. When the four of us come together though, we sound like Elegant Weapons. Wewanted to be recognized as a band who is growing and evolving as one.”The world got its first taste of Elegant Weapons with the release of Horns For A Halo in 2023. The record immediately reactedwith fans and tastemakers alike. Among many standouts, “Do Or Die” reeled in over 2.8 million Spotify streams, whileBlabbermouth assured, “as a recipe for an excellent, heavy metal time, Elegant Weapons have everything sorted,” and ClassicRock hailed the LP as “a killer debut album that zings with vitality.” Meanwhile, the group lit up the stages of Hellfest, GraspopMetal Meeting, Resurrection Fest, and beyond in addition to supporting Pantera.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

As the Trump administration scrubs Jan 6 records, issues mass pardons to over 1,200 rioters, and faces lawsuits from those same insurrectionists accusing police of excessive force, an Off-Off-Broadway comedy confronts the insurrection’s chaotic aftermath with sharp laughs. No one else has satirized Jan 6 in a stoner rock-n-roll situation-comedy play. Come and Knock Down My Door, written by film and theater artist and satirist Alex Emanuel (son of famous political illustrator Robert Grossman) and directed by actor/director Philip Cruise, premieres May 7-30 at NYC’s The Gene Frankel Theatre (16 performances, $35). Set on Jan 7, 2021, it follows a pot-dealing Trump supporter returning to his liberal NYC roommates amid FBI fears - hilarity through the heartache of a divided America. Director Cruise notes: “If I can make the audience laugh while calling attention to the piece of history that so many are trying to rewrite and erase, I’m doing my job as a theatre producer and as an American.” Playwright Emanuel adds: “Now is surely the time for it. We need to laugh, and we need to be reminded of how we got here. Like political caricature lampoons figures, a situation like Jan 6 and its aftermath exists to be ridiculed. Our late-night comedians are losing their jobs now and we cannot only depend on them.” Audience feedback from readings has been glowing: “Brought a light touch to a heavy subject with no loss of impact or weight,” “A very funny, prescient and somewhat terrifying play,” and “Come and Knock Down My Door could be an underground sensation!” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

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 amazingly authentic.  Ultimately, it’s your choice.  So why am I using my real name versus Arroe?  The AI unit thinks if she he or it has to be authentic so do I. This is Street Speak with Alexa and Clarence…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Contenders From Across the Country Will Go Head to Head for 100-Thousand Dollars.Speak with Play-by-Play Commentator: Chris Rose (NFL Network, Fox Sports, Battlebots) Click Here for Trailer 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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   What carries more importance sports, religion or business success?  Plus…is the hot new term upcycling rather than recycling?    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 subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

You don't know what stories to believe only that those who've lived the days and nights of terrestrial radio were never given a fighting chance to truly show off their gifts of performance. We got to become professional liner card readers. Then came podcasting. Free form thinking as well as connecting. Will Terrestrial radio ever make the jump to drop their music format and truly let connection work?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

A captain goes down with his ship. Really? At one time maybe. But where does this term or phrase come from and have we abided by the rules?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

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 join a church or a cult.  Aren’t they one in the same?  Plus… What is the real dividing line between a church and a cult? 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 concepts.  It’s time to reopen your heart. Having a choice is a daily gift.  On this highway we learn to trust mirages… What is the choice?  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

An Unflinchingly Raw, Coming Out Memoir of Addiction, Trauma, and Recovery, Within the Landscape of NY/NJ and the Criminal Underworld of WaikikiTeen junkie. Criminal prodigy. Meth kingpin. PTA mom. Lesbian. Nikki Mammano has lived many lives, each with its soaring highs and crushing lows. Now, as a recovering addict and mother of two (young adults) in her 50s, Mammano tells her tale at last in BREAKING GOOD: A Memoir (March 2026; Regalo Press; ISBN: 979-8895651681; Trade Paperback Original; $19.99). At 20, Nikki arrived on the breathtaking island of Oahu, raring to start classes at the University of Hawaii and serious about turning over a new leaf. Before leaving the mainland, she had made a promise to herself not to party too hard, and her roommate Deb, a friend from her wild teenage years in New York's Hudson Valley, seemed to be on the same page. Yet to Nikki's surprise, Deb already had a roommate: her cokehead boyfriend. Within a flash, Nikki's college dreams and savings went up in smoke. By 22, she was a full-blown meth addict. Living on the streets of Oahu, she did whatever it took-begging, borrowing, stealing-to feed her habit. How the hell did she get there?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why do creative people feel so much anxiety?  Plus…if more people invested in creative writing would there be less axiety?   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 subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Amy (Stacey Farber) is looking forward to a few days off from her demanding work schedule to spend time with her fun‑loving grandmother, Vivien (Christine Ebersole). But when Amy is handed a high‑stakes assignment that requires a coastal road trip through the Pacific Northwest, her plans quickly change — and soon she’s joined by Vivien, her fearless best friend Sue (BJ Harrison, She's Making a List, Family Law), and Mark (Tyler Hynes), the free‑spirited Activities Director at their retirement community. What begins as a straightforward work trip becomes an unexpected adventure when the group visits a town that holds a meaningful place in Vivien’s past. Along the way, Amy's spark with Mark turns into something deeper that has them reconsidering what they want out of life. As long‑buried love letters resurface, and old truths come to light, the travelers discover that life’s most surprising detours can lead us where we were always meant to be.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

So often we hear or read stories about the walk up talk rolling hills or mountains, what about the adventures that ensue while struggling to keep your balance going down?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

The rock group Fleetwood Mac is one of the most well-known and beloved in music history, but it certainly wasn’t that way when they started in 1967. Before finding international success with the addition of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks in 1975, they had numerous personnel changes at the guitarist position. In fact, before Lindsey, they changed guitarists five times in seven years, as they ran the gamut from hardcore British blues to contemporary rock to breezy L.A. soft pop. In his latest article for the Strange Brew, Scott G. Shea tells the story of this magnificent band’s development through its guitarists. He describes how they arrived at the band, what they contributed, and why they eventually broke down. If you’re interested in discussing the story of Fleetwood Mac, I hope you’ll consider inviting Scott G. Shea, a leading music historian and the author of the best-selling book “All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas & the Papas Came Together and Broke Apart,” to your program. Scott can discuss what went wrong with the five guitarists who preceded Lindsey Buckingham and why Buckingham was able to make it work, at least for a little while.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

There is no crime to fit this sentence; there is no sentence to fit this crime. Roman Prefect Pontius Pilate's words are echoed by the zealot Judas Iscariot only hours before history takes a bloody turn on a cross atop Golgotha on Calvary Hill. Two thousand years later, these words are found scrawled in blood in New York next to three crucified men hanging on a basement wall. Judas, now Jude Issachar, an enigmatic social worker and part-time professor, and Pontius, now Peter Pheiffer, an unsettled defense attorney at a ravenous global law firm, have lived many lifetimes since their original encounter. However, Jude is aware of his past and is cursed by the fateful lure of the noose and the tree. Peter is damned by a recurring ignorance, a cruel cyclical awakening that creeps up on him as he is compelled to defend a sociopath who crucified three men. ondemned for their role in humankind's darkest betrayal, they must reckon with their pasts-and their futures-after a fateful, bloody collision of violence and addiction two millennia after their sentence began brings these lost souls together once more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Are movie theaters really truly losing big Hollywood money?  Plus…why are grocery stores and other retail outlets always cutting back their staff?   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 subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Rhonda Shear in Her Own Words: 'Up All Night' Is Back and She Just Launched Her Own Roku ChannelThe 'Up All Night' host on reboots, reinvention, and why the best is absolutely yet to come.Rhonda Shear has always blazed her own trail. When she auditioned for the hosting role that would make her a late-night icon, she walked in with a curling iron and plugged it in mid-audition. Then she started doing her hair in front of the casting directors. She'd been told too many times that she was too pretty to be funny, so she chose to be outrageous.Shear got the job, of course. For eight years, she hosted Up All Night on USA Network. A generation of horror fans and committed night owls never forgot her. I called her on a recent Monday morning to talk about the show's reboot, her intimate apparel empire, and why, at this stage of her life and career, she has never been more herself.Up All Night originally aired on USA Network from 1989 to 1998. Shear hosted the show for all eight seasons, introducing audiences to horror, B-movies, and the kind of sharp, self-aware comedy that, she'll tell you, the industry wasn't entirely ready for at the time."Back then, women in comedy just were not accepted," she explains. "You were very typecast."Shear defied the stereotypes and was unapologetically funny. She went on to film over 430 episodes, working with several different producers over the show's run. She remembers, "I got to work with some iconic people that all went on to do major amazing things, each one had their own style.""When I go back through this footage, I'm wowed by the things that we were doing. We were so ahead of our time on the show. For example, we were putting commercials within the show. That's the kind of stuff that you see on social media now."USA Network apparently destroyed all the original footage of the show. But Shear, as she has proven repeatedly in her career, is not someone who allows herself to be defeated. "I always save my work," she tells me. "I have tons of all my content. If I could get it or tape it or get it from a producer, I always got stuff." In her contract, she had negotiated two VHS copies of every episode, so there would be one for herself and one for her mother in New Orleans. "So I have all the footage of the show. All of the sketches."Sassier, and Somehow Even Funnier" Fans have been asking for a reboot of Up All Night for decades. Shear never stopped loving the show, either. Even with her own brand she had on the Home Shopping Network, she paid homage to the show that made her famous. She used humor to talk about the intimate apparel products she designed and sold.The catalyst came when Shear started attending fan conventions. "I went to one, and the lines were amazing. I was, like, shocked myself, and fans told us we need to reboot Up All Night."She and her husband had already created a fully equipped media studio called Shear Media Studios. It's used for podcasting, influencer shoots, live shopping on TV, film, commercials, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

-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 locate a destination…  This week we’re putting focus on my missed opportunity with author Helena Hunting. Missed Opportunity.  A lost piece of history.  You know the questions.  Let’s locate the reactions.  The door is always open.  If you are or know Helena Hunting please reach out to me at [email protected] that’s [email protected] Be brilliant!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

How often do we document the stories of all living things? It's a huge part of our everyday! Are we really supposed to drop our hearts into the soil and hope to locate another sooner more than later? Embrace your stories by including all living things in your paragraphs and chapters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Born into one of the most storied families in American history, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was fourteenyears old when his father was assassinated. He has since spent his life grappling with the weight of his family's legacy. Like his martyred father, RFK Jr. longs to be a hero, but he has struggled with his demons. "I knew daddy was watching me, and that he loved me," he wrote in a diary entry, "But I also felt I was disappointing him."Those thoughts were set down in his diary when he was serving out a monthlong prison term in Puerto Rico for civil disobedience. The experience changed his life. Alone in his cell, he was forced to grapple with his personal conflicts-his addictions to drugs and women-but also to question everything that he and his family once held sacred, including their allegiance to the Democratic Party, which had sustained the Kennedy family for generations.RFK Jr. became disillusioned with many of the party's leaders even as he committed himself to carving out a distinct identity as a public servant. He would vow to step up his environmental crusade, later establishing himself as a public health critic with controversial views on vaccines. He became a political maverick.But even now, in his seventies, and after an unexpected pivot into the national spotlight as a political and cultural figure at odds with both the Democratic Party and his family, RFK Jr. is still fighting to live up to the legacy of his father.This timely release marks the one-year anniversary of RFK Jr.'s appointment as Secretary for Health and Human Services, reflecting on his impactful first year in office. It uncovers the personal struggles, family pressures, and political milestones that have shaped his extraordinary and often contradictory life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Is Power Point still a powerful tool inside the constantly changing world of success?  Plus…how important is AI technology experience on your resume?    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 subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

With his late wife Sakinah, Bell co-founded the non-profit music education initiative, the Kool Kids Foundation, which is now in the capable hands of his sons Hakim and Muhammad, who serve as president and vice-president respectfully. The Kool Kids Foundation works with kids to provide direction in music education, musical composition and even confidence with performance.Ever busy, Kool's business ventures include the hugely successful Le Kool champagne. Le Kool has been a staple and to be very clear, it's not a sparkling wine. It is produced in Reims, next to d'Epernay, France the Capital of Champagne, home to the world's most prestigious names. Kool owns the land on which the grapes are grown and carefully harvested.A recent addition to the beverage lineup is Kool King Coconut Water, which enjoyed a successful rollout in Florida and is coming to other regions soon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Pod Crashing episode 463 with podcaster and ya author John R Miles from the podcast Passion Struck… A heartwarming story, it extends his mission to create a ripple effect of mattering across generations.  The book reminds people of all ages that kindness is not a small thing …it’s a force.  Following the journey of a small bunny with big dreams, Luma gradually realizes her voice and stories matter, helped by a memorable menagerie of fellow animal mentors. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Thanks to social media and the constant talk of a community of know it all's... Who are you in the eyes of those who assume they know you?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Gareth Gore, author of the exposé OPUS: The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking, and Right-Wing Conspiracy inside the Catholic Church, had a private audience with Pope Leo XIV last week as the Pontiff weighs the future of the secretive and controversial Catholic sect Opus Dei.Gore reports they spoke at length about the book, which the Pope described as a "rigorous piece of work." Gore urged the Vatican to launch an independent inquiry into alleged financial and sexual abuses by the troubled prelature. The unusual meeting resulted in feature stories from the Associated Press, Reuters and the Catholic news agency EWTN. These stories in turn have been picked up by outlets such as The Washington Post, Newsmax, The London Times, National Catholic Register, WORLD, Crux and many others.In OPUS Gore reveals decades of deception and abuse perpetrated by a group of men sworn to celibacy and self-flagellation. His investigatioed him to records and whistleblower testimony that reveal Opus Dei's masochistic rituals, its institutionalized subjugation of women, its financial malfeasance, and its fervent support of far-right causes and influencers, particularly in the United States.Pope Leo is expected to take action regarding the future of Opus Dei in the near future.In other news, Variety reports that the producers of Narcos just acquired rights to adapt OPUS into a TV series.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Is it a smart business decision to add small talk to your daily requirements at work?  Plus…a greedy old man’s war versus the effect of life back home.  Who wins?    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 subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Jeremy Keith has spent more than 20 years making a living through music. A seasoned R&B and soul vocalist, he began touring straight out of high school with Grammy winner Stephanie Mills before joining the legendary group After 7 as a full member. Jeremy has performed around the world and worked with the Harlem Gospel Choir and the Soulful Symphony through the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. A self-described miracle baby, Jeremy overcame early health challenges and has built a career rooted in resilience and gratitude. Now based in Los Angeles, he splits his time between performing, vocal coaching and nurturing his growing collection of houseplants. After years of singing behind icons and sacrificing time with family to chase his dream, Jeremy is ready to step into the spotlight on "The Voice" and finally share his story.Blind Audition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkwG88KyyDo  Battle Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwLwMJQ9vGk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

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 221 The scent of pot, best bagger in the district plus grocery store bloopers…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

I'm not calling another person a storyteller or liar. I just have to research everything. It's the radio guy in me! It's not wrong to fact check. It's a sign of critical thinking. A personal responsibility. The majority of today's news channels are fed by a need to share an opinion. It's not fact. Don't see it as disrespect but rather locating balance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

She glanced down... her ten toes reminded her to keep moving in the right direction: forward. Always forward.From the remarkable mind of #1 NYT bestselling author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds comes a moving new picture book, WHEN YOU DREAM BIG!       It's Dream Big Week at school! Everyone is excited to share their dreams for the future -- except Charley. She has no idea what she wants for her future. But on her walk home, Charley learns that even if she doesn't know exactly what she wants to be when she grows up, she knows what KIND of person she wants to be. From our most celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds, this inspirational tale serves as a reminder to readers of all ages that while we might not have all the answers to life's biggest questions, the important thing is to trust yourself and keep moving with an open heart and open mind -- always forward. With illustrations and text by Reynolds, whose award-winning picture books have been New York Times, Indie, and Wall Street Journal bestsellers many times, WHEN YOU DREAM BIG!  is a creative and colorful reminder to readers (Ages 4-8) that they can direct their own path. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will share his passion for cars along with his longtime pals Peanut, Walter, and Bubba J in Discovery'sdocuseries "Jeff Dunham's The Cars That Drove Us." . The eight-episode series takes viewers on an entertaining nostalgic ride through the incredible history of automobiles, including the Batmobile and the DeLorean from Back to the Future. Arnold Schwarzenegger appears on the Humvee episode. Jeff will also take viewers into his garage to showcase his personal collection of 130 legendary cars.*Jeff has the distinction of holding the Guinness Book of World Records for Most Tickets Sold for a Comedy Tour*Has 22.2 million+ followers across Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and X*Is touring across the U.S. in his Still Not Canceled comedy showHere's the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBwuyK1wJb0&t=145sHere is the episode featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger on Humvees:https://app.mediasilo.com/review/698e299ad558392973bcc8d8e  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Set in contemporary London, FUZE unfolds after an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site, forcing a massive citywide evacuation. Amid the escalating tension and chaos, a daring criminal operation is set in motion-one that uses the evacuation as cover for a meticulously planned heis. As authorities race against time to contain the crisis, alliances blur and moral boundaries are crossed, the film deftly propels audiences through series of calculated twists delivering a wildly entertaining rideCast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Saffron Hocking, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Elham Ehsas and Sam WorthingtonHere's the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh9FR7R9QCo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

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 amazingly authentic.  Ultimately, it’s your choice.  So why am I using my real name versus Arroe?  The AI unit thinks if she he or it has to be authentic so do I. This is Street Speak with Alexa and Clarence…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

"When we stop defending expression, we start accepting silence," says Tim Daly, President of The Creative Coalition. "That silence begins when we fail to protect both the First Amendment and the institutions that make creativity possible, including vital federal support for the National Endowment for the Arts. Defending the NEA means defending the artists, storytellers, and cultural voices that help define who we are as a nation."Adds Robin Bronk, CEO of The Creative Coalition, "For nearly four decades, The Creative Coalition has operated at the intersection of art and free speech because the two are inseparable. The First Amendment exists to express inconvenient and necessary truths. When we begin to question the value of that freedom, we are weakening the foundation of our democracy. This is the moment to stand behind expression, not step away from it."The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by leaders across the creative sector, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating artists on issues of public importance. Led by actor and President Tim Daly, the organization is known for award-winning initiatives - including its signature #RightToBearArts campaign - that leverage storytelling to drive social impact and inspire civic engagement. Most recently, The Creative Coalition established the Entertainment Industry Commission on Family Caregiving. To learn more, visit TheCreativeCoalition.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   When did it become OK for a public figure, including the President to drop the F bomb?  Plus…what’s this battle all about?  Radio people who like or dislike their voice…   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 subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Listen... in terrestrial radio we did it and it's taking place within the expectations of podcasting. Banging out an episode. Just doing it. No real thought. No editing. Just post your bang out. Is it a good or bad thing? It's actually both...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

I can hear my dad over and over, "Son! Shit or get off the pot!" When Dad was ready to go, he wanted his enter family to be ready on his time. Where does it come from? How has it impact us? Shit or get off the pot.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

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 be creative, why does it have to be so lonely?  Plus…why is aloneness have to be part of the creative process?  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 concepts.  It’s time to reopen your heart. Having a choice is a daily gift.  On this highway we learn to trust mirages… What is the choice?  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Billy Ray is best-known for his work  as the Oscar-nominated and critically acclaimed screenwriter behind Captain Phillips, The Hunger Games, and the highly anticipated adaptation of Sunrise on the Reaping. In this first installment of an epic dystopian duology, Ray delivers a searing reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, set in a drowned London ravaged by climate change and centuries of war. BURN THE WATER marks his first transition to novel-writing. The year is 2425, and London is unrecognizable—a sea of decaying skyscrapers, submerged streets, and shattered remnants of a once-great city. Two armies—the Rogues and the Crowns—have waged war for generations, locked in a brutal battle over a world long lost to the sea. Rafe, the ruthless and magnetic leader of the Rogue army, and Jule, the fiercest warrior the Crown army has ever known, are sworn enemies by birth. Both destined to lead their factions to victory after centuries of bloodshed—until they fall for each other. Their love is forbidden, dangerous, and utterly consuming. As Rafe and Jule risk everything to protect one another amid the violence, a new and even greater threat emerges from the water, one that could destroy both armies, and what’s left of their world. To survive, they must challenge everything they’ve been taught and convince their people that love is stronger than hate in a world where peace has always been impossible. Gritty, emotional, and sweeping, BURN THE WATER is a haunting exploration of generational conflict, sacrifice, and the belief that love is bigger than all of us.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Is there still something to be said about being a valuable team player at work?  Plus…when young adults have chores at home, does it help shape their workplace ethics?   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 subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

This year, 2026, marks a big milestone for member of multi-Platinum Contemporary Christian music group 4Him’s, Marty Magehee.  Focusing now on his solo career he is preparing to release his newest 2nd single following the successful release of track “Comin’ Down.  The new song titled “Screen Time” releases on April 10th.   Although the popular group “disbanded” 20 years ago Marty has continued the path to share his ministry with his voice. As a respected and trusted artist known for a lifetime of writing songs that inspire faith, hope, accountability, and spiritual renewal his career has spanned more than four decades, The song points listeners back to the fact that God is still moving, still speaking, and still fulfilling His prophetic Word despite the reality that the digital age seems to be consuming us.His professional journey began in the late 1980s as a member of the widely known CCM ensemble Truth, where he sharpened his vocals, songwriting, and stage presence while working alongside fellow artists who would go on to become leaders within the Christian music industry. That foundation helped set the stage for what would become one of the most influential group stories in modern Christian music. In 1990, Marty became a founding member of the groundbreaking vocal band 4Him, formed alongside Andy Chrisman, Mark Harris, and Kirk Sullivan—all fellow Truth alumni. Over the next 17 years, 4Him would become one of the cornerstone groups of Contemporary Christian Music, building a legacy that continues to influence the genre today. During their career, 4Him achieved extraordinary success, including over 7 million albums sold worldwide, 27 No. 1 radio singles, and three certified gold albums. Their music became the soundtrack of faith for countless listeners, featuring beloved hits such as “Where There Is Faith,” “Basics of Life,” and “For Future Generations.” Their ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with powerful melodies & unique harmonies helped define an era of Christian music and created songs that remain timeless. The group’s accolades reflect the scope of their impact. 4Him received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album and earned 10 GMA Dove Awards, including New Artist of the Year (1991), multiple wins for Group of the Year (1993, 1994, 1995), and Song of the Year honors for songs like “Basics of Life.” Today, Marty Magehee is stepping forward again as a solo artist & producer, delivering music that speaks directly to the challenges of the moment with honesty, clarity, and conviction. As he continues bridging a storied past with fresh expressions of faith, Marty Magehee remains a steady voice for believers—proof that true artistry lasts when it is fueled by calling, purpose, and perseverance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Recently named one of Variety's Top 10 Comics to Watch, Metro Detroit native Joe Dombrowski first caught the world's attention in 2017 with a viral April Fools' Day spelling test prank that led to multiple appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Don't get it twisted, though-it takes 20 years to be an overnight sensation! Joe's been performing stand-up since his third- grade talent show, and he hasn't stopped since.Today, Joe tours internationally with material that highlights his marriage, being a new dad, his accidentally hilarious parents and unforgettable years as an elementary school teacher. His comedy has been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, the New York Comedy Festival, and Netflix Is a Joke Fest.Joe is also the co-host of the hit live comedy/game show My Straight Friends, running monthly at The World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles and Emerald City Comedy Club in Seattle. Joe currently resides in Seattle, Washington where he hopes to run for Mayor sometime. And by Mayor he means PTA president.<[> Joe Dombrowski debuts his new comedy special, "Dad on Arrival" on 800 Pound Gorilla (early access is available now at www.800pgm.com) premiering on YouTube on April 14 at 8:00 pm eastern tine.Check out the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gagu6E_hV6s&t=58s Joe on Late Show with Stephen Colbert:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDJeusl6v98 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Spring has sprung and mother nature is singing on Easter Sunday but are you willing to listen or will you keep walking in the way of assuming you know everything. A forest will never let you escape without a word being dropped in your secret world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

At 89, he is actively engaging teenagers and college students—not lecturing, but offering guidance from a lived roadmap for life. A bit about Ed: his first book, an engaging memoir -  The Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey From The Orphanage To The Boardroom -  shares at the age of 3, Ed Hajim was kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother is dead. Then he was abandoned, raised in orphanages and foster homes. Ed overcame extraordinary adversity to build a life that embodies the American Dream: University of Rochester, Navy service, Harvard Business School, leadership at the highest levels of Wall Street, Horatio Alger Award recipient, founder of the Nantucket Golf Club, married to his wife Barbara for 60 years and has three grown children and is a proud grandfather. His next book focuses on The Ed Hajim Four Ps: Passions, Principles, Partners and Plans. As Ed explains, these have been the constants in his life, his inner voice to make decisions that match his hopes and execute ideas to get to his goals – and he shares them in his follow-up book THE ISLAND OF THE FOUR Ps: A Modern Fable about Preparing for Your Future  - Plus, the Ed Hajim Life Design Course now beginning to be used on campuses across the country, Ed helps young people identify their passions, principles, partners and plans —and shows them how to design a life with intention using a roadmap for life. Here’s a video to enjoy and hear from Ed directly!In an era defined by uncertainty and anxiety about the future, Ed Hajim offers clarity, perspective and proof that where you start does not determine where you finish.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why are Rock documentaries so popular with the masses?  Plus…has terrestrial radio always been ruthless to its on air talent?   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 subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

The very first The Voice: Battle of Champions winner has been crowned with Coach Adam Levine and his Artist Alexia Jayy wowing the audience of The Voice .A standout going back to the Blind Auditions when she earned the first Triple Chair Turn of the season and brought her son Matthew on stage to celebrate, Jayy proceeded to just get more and more confident each week until she landed her critical trio of Finale song performances.On the red carpet at the Blue Note Jazz Club in Hollywood on April 14, Jayy and Levine reunited to celebrate their win publicly for the first time. She shared with NBC Insider that while the Finale was pre-recorded, she kept her victory a secret, even from her son!"You know what? He was actually watching tonight, so he just found out," Jayy shared, laughing. "I go home for the weekend and we're going to throw a big party."With this win, Levine is now tied with fellow Battle of Champions Coach Kelly Clarkson. "It's fun to win," Levine told NBC Insider with a smile. "I think that I needed to take the break I took and when I came back it was really fun and easy. It's been fun. I don't know whatever it is but I hope it keeps on working for me."While Levine was able to keep Jayy on his team all season long, the Maroon 5 frontman admitted to NBC Insider aside from that, he can't take much credit for her win."I don't say that just to be humble," Levine said. "She was so calm. I didn't need to tell her much. I mean, there were little moments where she would be nervous and she's like, 'How do I get out of my head?' And I'm like, 'Just keep doing what you're doing. Don't worry about winning because that's not something you should concern yourself with. You should just do your best and see where it takes you.' But most of the time, she was always game-ready and so I was really just her biggest cheerleader."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

-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 locate a destination…  This week we’re putting focus on my missed opportunity with singer songwriter Lucas Holiday from NBC’s The Voice. Missed Opportunity.  A lost piece of history.  You know the questions.  Let’s locate the reactions.  The door is always open.  If you are or know Lucas Holiday please reach out to me at [email protected] that’s [email protected] Be brilliant!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

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 expectation.  This tool was laid to rest inside a forest floor.  To experience the elements of reality while connecting with a universe that unconditionally shares its stories.  But whose writing it?  Welcome to The Resurrection…The Resurrection is a true story.  Learn more about this forest and My Boy Boy Ernie on Arroe.net.  His story, journey and new path with a writing instrument are available on the podcast The Lyrics From Ernie’s Forest.Future episodes of this podcast will focus on the transition of materialistic value to that of an authentic storyteller.  The ice storms, a record setting 11 inches of snow, the fear of walking to the grave site to find nothing. The Resurrection.  Faith, hope, forgiveness and discovery.What lessons will the writing instrument bring back to the surface of walking forward?  Let it rise above our tears.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

"When we stop defending expression, we start accepting silence," says Tim Daly, President of The Creative Coalition. "That silence begins when we fail to protect both the First Amendment and the institutions that make creativity possible, including vital federal support for the National Endowment for the Arts. Defending the NEA means defending the artists, storytellers, and cultural voices that help define who we are as a nation."Adds Robin Bronk, CEO of The Creative Coalition, "For nearly four decades, The Creative Coalition has operated at the intersection of art and free speech because the two are inseparable. The First Amendment exists to express inconvenient and necessary truths. When we begin to question the value of that freedom, we are weakening the foundation of our democracy. This is the moment to stand behind expression, not step away from it."The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by leaders across the creative sector, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating artists on issues of public importance. Led by actor and President Tim Daly, the organization is known for award-winning initiatives - including its signature #RightToBearArts campaign - that leverage storytelling to drive social impact and inspire civic engagement. Most recently, The Creative Coalition established the Entertainment Industry Commission on Family Caregiving. To learn more, visit TheCreativeCoalition.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Are human catnaps really sleeping or a heavier form of resting?  Plus…how many people see God as light and not darkness?   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 subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Set inside a luxury penthouse over the course of one harrowing night, PH-1 follows promising politician Payton Burnham (Kassen), who is held hostage by an unseen captor and forced to watch his reputation collapse in real time as social and traditional media weaponize speculation, spin and viral outrage. As his public identity unravels, he races to uncover who is orchestrating the attack, and why. While political in setting, centers squarely on media: truth, misinformation, and the speed at which manipulated narratives can destroy a life.Here's the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkoxuypSq3QBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.