Arroe Collins View From The Writing Instrument

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 choices of what it’s like to live on the road like a rock star.  Do they really know what town they’re in?  Plus…eating.  Is the right choice to get on a daily schedule? I’m Arroe.  Life is a series of choices.  Who decides when you’re not making...

Antonio Michael Downing is an acclaimed author, broadcaster, and musician. His memoir Saga Boy was praised by Kiese Laymon as "singularly dazzling" and received critical acclaim from publications like Essence Magazine. His novel Black Cherokee has been called "a triumph" by Giller Prize winner Ian Williams. He has also won praise for his novella Molasses and children's book Stars in My Crown. His...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why was Red Foreman on That 70’s Show smart mouthed and mean?  Plus…TV dads, almost every show or movie showcases them as being buffoons or behind in the times.    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 Napa Boys  follows a group of friends on mystical and often wine-related adventures. In this installment, the leader of the Napa Boys, the lothario Jack Jr., rallies his reluctant beta co-captain, Miles Jr., and the rest of the gang for one last journey into the unknown, with their path set forth by the mysterious and infamous Sommelier. Joined this time by Puck, a bright young podcaster and f...

Those unrecognized moments when Fall is setting in and again this year you woke up not realizing the leaves have fallen from the trees. A major part of the story is now missing from your moments of all things right now. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support .

In a time when personal safety is increasingly top of mind, author and former CIA officer and security expert Tim Beard launches LOOK TWICE, a groundbreaking new series of three books designed to give readers the practical tools and mindset to stay alert, aware and protected in their everyday lives. Volume I, available January 27, 2026; Stillwater Books, lays the foundation with Tim’s signature “L...

After the unforeseen and quick fall of France to the German war machine, a small but fierce minority in France operated in secret to sabotage their efforts and win their country back. Margie Bucheit retells this renowned chapter of 20th Century history in her new, extensively researched historical novel, WE CHOSE RESISTANCE (Koehler Books, November 2025).  Numbering roughly 400,000 fighters, the F...

So much always taking place.  Even an AI unit is tripped up.  When our parents don'ty say I love you.  Bill Clinton and Jeffery Epstein plus taking all the bacon at a grocery store and more.   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.

Kirbi's music journey began in sixth grade during choir rehearsal. Her teacher overheard her singing, gave her a solo, and, so moved by her voice, urged her surprised parents to consider voice lessons. Although she initially pursued a career in physical therapy, Kirbi realized that music was her true calling. She moved to Nashville, immersing herself in the country scene through performances and w...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Is there something called an addiction to creativity and what are the repercussions?  Plus…living a lifestyle on a Google calendar versus being spontaneous.    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...

First... you don't need a trade school in order to host a successful podcast. Second... you do though need a school to understand what you're creating. There's a lot that goes into the physical creation and promotion of a podcast and the broadcasting God's aren't going to bless you with a team. You can learn recording techniques in a trade school but ultimately, they can't help you in the art of d...

Oh those words our parents would say and oh how we are using them with our families today. This week we enter the world of cursive language. Let that be a warning. The focus is on fucking shit. Get that "fucking shit" out of here. Whoa you have a lot of fucking shit. When did this all start? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-in...

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 choices to wear or not to wear socks.  The ups downs and the smelly shoes.  Or are they?  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...

The aspects of her grandmother’s storytelling that strikes her as the most timeless or visionary. Madeleine L'Engle,wrote boldly about themes like individuality, love, and resistance to conformity—ideas that feel just as urgent today. In fact, these are many of the same themes that are played out in the Netflix hit series, Stranger Things. How she sees A Wrinkle in Time speaking to a modern audien...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Does it really take 7 years to break down gum that’s been swallowed?  Plus…what’s the difference between science fiction and fantasy?   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 chronolog...

Grammy-winning musician Ani DiFranco explores her creativity, spirituality, and evolving consciousness. The Spirit of Ani is a captivating journey of intimate reflections with Ani DiFranco, a pathbreaking, highly original artist of our time. In this powerful collaborative work, the legendary folk-rock star and feminist icon is in conversation with author, artist, and cultural anthropologist Lauren...

Every forest has a story. So many of them are missing from the making of a new tomorrow. Ernie was and still is a huge part of my love for writing inside this collection of trees. Now that his body has been returned to the soil, what's next? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support .

Gaming has grown into one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world-bigger than movies and music combined. 2026 is packed with incredible game launches across all genres - from big blockbusters to creative indie hits. Whether you are looking for an action title, a sports game or the heavily anticipated next installment in a major gaming franchise (i.e Grand Theft Auto), PlayStation's Kr...

Nationally recognized health expert and #1 NY Times bestselling author Dr. Ian Smith releases a transformative 7-week program that helps men and women finally overcome the hardest weight to lose-those last 15 pounds-and keep it off for life. The "last 15 pounds" are where most Americans get stuck, and The Last 15 finally explains why. Dr. Ian breaks down how metabolism adapts, why quick fixes back...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   If opposites truly attract, why is there still war?  Plus…how do we mend areas of distraction inside a gift of attraction?   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 t...

This highly anticipated 20th installment is signature Berry, an unputdownable tale steeped in real history and locations – including a kidnapped Swedish princess, a precious medieval book with a controversial backstory, unforgettable and atmospheric locations across Stockholm and Sweden, cat-and-mouse spy games involving elite agents from the US and Russia, and so much more. When the younger siste...

-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...

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 resurrec...

A past he can’t escape. A secret that won’t stay buried. A murder that changes everything.  It’s 1980, a time of peace and tranquility on a legendary island off the coast of New England. Inhabiting the island is a vibrant cast of locals that includes scallopers, tradespeople, and a mysterious recluse -the wealthiest man in Massachusetts. But that peace is shattered with the murder of a prominent l...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Is placing a huge collection of your hair in a gravesite seen as an act of being spiritual?  Plus…a lot of American celebrities are being seen at the winter Olympics in Milan Italy…are they getting paid to appear on camera?   I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and...