Arroe Collins View From The Writing Instrument

A group of troubled teenage boys are kidnapped from their homes and taken deep into the unforgiving Utah desert, where they are forced into a brutal and secretive "Wilderness Therapy" program. With no contact with the outside world, their only way home is to earn the approval of the enigmatic program director-whose motives are far from therapeutic. As the line between rehabilitation and manipulati...

Thanks for being part of the conversation…Welcome to Forest Stories.  A series of short-winded adventures within a collection of skyscraping trees stuck feet first in Georgia Clay right here in Carolina.  It’s been a huge part of my daily writing journey for over 33 years. I’m the Poet In The Forest.  A children’s series written and recorded in the 1990s. It’s grown into multiple podcasts that rea...

Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott, the latest installment of ESPN’s Emmy Award-winning 30 for 30 documentary series, takes an intimate look at the life and legacy of Stuart Scott — the trailblazing SportsCenter anchor whose words, wit and authenticity transformed the way sports stories are told. The film traces Stuart’s journey from local television in North Carolina to becoming one of ESPN’s mo...

Dubbed “The Queen of Jewish Romance”- JEAN MELTZER is an international bestselling author whose most recent book hit stores last week called: “The Eight Heartbreaks of Hannukah.” But - Meltzer is more than just her recent release and her numerous books. She’s also committed to spreading “Jewish Joy!” Meltzer’s efforts to share uplifting Jewish stories and voices has made her a leading figure in th...

Jefferson White stars in the cozy new holiday classic as "Chet", a beleaguered bartender at a struggling New York dive bar in the days leading up to Christmas 2019. In a state of extended arrested development, Chet must balance caring for his misanthropic, aging regulars - who have nowhere else to go, and rely on him for far more than pouring drinks -with his naive desires to muster some Christmas...

In the 1960s, at the height of the Mad Men era, Jule Campbell shattered glass ceilings by transforming a struggling magazine into a media empire: the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, the most anticipated annual publication. Chic and controversial, the mastermind behind this titillating page-turner was a creative trailblazer who navigated a male-dominated workplace while simultaneously rebuffing...

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....

Kevin Federline: dancer, father, accidental pop culture icon. His star rose electrifying stages alongside Pink, Destiny's Child, Aaliyah, and more. But it was his turbulent marriage to pop superstar Britney Spears that made him a household name and triggered a relentless media storm, reducing him to a caricature in a world that barely knew him. Behind the tabloid headlines was a devoted father fig...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   The things a guy does that girls will never understand.  Plus…learning how to stay out of the everyday jury.  The art of not judging others.   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 ch...

What began as a grassroots effort in 2015 grew into a thriving boys’ and girls’ varsity legacy. The film follows the 2024 boys’ team chasing one last title, but it’s more than a sports story—it’s about identity, grief, leadership, and resilience. One player embraces his adoption with courage. Another plays in memory of his late brother. Coaches, many of them founders, struggle to balance competiti...

Those old phrases. Where did they come from? By the skin of your teeth. How far back does this one go? Way before your grand momma. 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 the importance of to invest more in self-motivated ambitions then teamwork.  Plus…the choice to show up at work on time, what signals are you sending out?  I’m Arroe.  Life is a series of choices.  Who decides when you’re not making it the right choic...

Pod Crashing episode 420 with Dax Develon Ross from the podcast Crying Wolf. Crying Wolf is a gripping true crime podcast that follows the story of Lee Harris, who was wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to 90 years in prison after a coerced confession. In prison, he formed a deep bond with fellow inmate Robert, who vowed to clear Lee's name. After two decades of relentless effort, exposi...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Has the world always been this confusing?  How much is social media playing into this?  Plus…how many of us are living a life of totally being in fear of losing something?    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. ...

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

As the holidays approach, thousands of American service members will be far from home, deployed around the world, standing watch, and ensuring our nation’s safety. The USO, nearly marking 85 years, continues to be a bridge. A bridge to home—delivering comfort, connection, and care when it matters most. Now, under the leadership of Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michael Linnington, the USO is entering a powerful...

Deadpan's unfettered comical sensibility is a vivid testament to Mark Twain’s dictum “against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.” Set during the world-wide oil crises of the 1970s, the narrative alternates between locations in West Virginia, Las Vegas, Washington, Tehran, and Sinai, featuring characters as diverse as Sarah Palin, Mel Brooks, and the Shah of Iran. Walter’s phantasmagorical...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   The music we hear in our head, where does it come from and why is it endlessly playing even when we want silence?  Plus… Bread.  Very few don’t like bread, mainly the end piece called the heel.  Why?   I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, l...

LA entrepreneur Judi Leib discovered this firsthand when her son faced a serious medical crisis. Overwhelmed with stress and feeling helpless, she turned to an unexpected source of comfort: baking challah bread. The repetitive kneading, the focus required, the sensory experience - it became her therapy. That personal healing journey became Challah and Soul, where Judi now teaches stressed-out Ange...

-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...

Living in a forest for over three decades introduces your senses to many different experiences. One of them being the scent of death. Pulling back the lens, what can we learn from a change in the atmosphere that doesn't agree with our visions of moving forward? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support .

Chanda A. Bell and Christa Pitts, co-CEOs and founders of The Lumistella Company and the visionaries behind the Santaverse™ and The Elf on the Shelf®, to discuss the global sensation and beloved holiday tradition The 20th anniversary celebration includes a novel titled The Rise of Nicholas the Noble, a flurry of new games, experiences, must-have holiday products, original content and more to honor...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why does it feel like we eat more food and sweet between Halloween and New Years Day?  Plus…facing your lifelong goal of seeking out all things delicious.    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 Da...

After a nerve-wracking Blind Audition on Season 25, Rob walked away without a chair turn, but with encouraging words from Dan + Shay that lit a fire within him. Since then, he's performed more than 100 shows a year and turned his focus toward growing as a full-time artist. He gigs primarily in the Carolina music scene, performing at bars and restaurants, including at the iconic House of Blues wher...

Pod Crashing episode 418 with Vanessa Grigoriasdis host of the podcast Model Wars. On the surface, the modeling industry in the 80s was about parties and pretty clothes, but underneath the flash, there were drugs, sex, and violence. And Paul Fisher, a former straight-A student from the San Fernando Valley, rose to prominence amidst the turmoil. After a chance encounter with an alleged mobster, Pau...