Arroe Collins View From The Writing Instrument

Imagine picking up what looks like a children’s book—only to find stories packed with fascism, murder, rebellion, and absurd humor. That’s The Rumpleville Chronicles—a twisted, illustrated series by award-winning filmmaker, musician, and author Cevin Soling. There aren’t bedtime tales. They’re smart, subversive, and meant for adults who enjoy satire, dark laughs, and moral commentary wrapped in ca...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   The importance of outreach… are we doing it right?  Are we enabling takers to grab even more?  Plus…outreach versus hoarding.  Who decides when it’s too much?   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...

The highly anticipated fifth and final season of "Stranger Things" will release on Netflix across three premiere dates with four episodes on Nov. 26, three episodes on Christmas, and the finale episode on New Year's Eve and in selected theaters. Each volume releases at 8 p.m. ET.The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: Find and k...

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 202….No electricity, trapped in the bathroom and a really bad dad joke. Become a supporter...

It's not been an easy walk. In fact, in 2011 when I challenged myself to lose 50 pounds by 50 years in age, I had no clue what I was getting into. In 2025 that weight loss has no stretched to nearly 70 pounds lost. Along the path you begin to realize that getting control of your weight isn't just about eating the right food, what are you thinking and how are you allowing your thoughts to move thro...

  -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...

Pod Crashing episode 414 with Andrea Gunning from the podcast Betrayal.  The Betrayal community is growing. From the producers that brought you the critically acclaimed Betrayal limited run series, a new always on docuseries will hit the feed every week. Our lives are all built on an invisible force: trust. But sometimes, the people we trust the most can turn out to be complete strangers. Every we...

Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios’ hit series House of David tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. Season one captivated over 44 million viewers worldwide, reaching #1 on Prime Video in the U.S., and now season two is exclusively available on the Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video in the U.S....

Former MLB Pitcher Shares Powerful Story of Faith, Resilience, and WisdomThree-time World Series champion and former Major League Baseball pitcher Jeremy Affeldt is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated new book, "Built for the Storm: Weathering the Storms of Life with Grit, Faith, and Determination." Set for release today, November 4, 2025, the book is now available to order, inclu...

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....

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   How important is prayer and meditation?  This isn’t a religious piece.  It’s just a conversation.  Plus…how can we center ourselves better in the way of taking note of what peace is versus what we assume through other people’s content?    I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the...

The streaming platforms are getting more real with who and what is showing up on their lists of podcasts. Are you the creator of an AI generated podcast or an authentic person tossing out thoughts and expressions. This is about protecting the image of the digital platforms. Know in your heart of knowledge that where you post isn't truly your property. It's not even paying rent. Thinking of it as j...

Did we steal it from Monty Python? I've dropped a clanger. It's so British! Did Winston Churchill whisper it thinking we'd never know? What about King Charles when that writing instrument exploded in his hand? I've dropped a clanger. Something our parents would say. 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 judgement.  Is it on the increase and why are certain people such as preachers allowed to make the choice to judge?  Plus…what to do if your spiritual leader uses it as a tool. I’m Arroe.  Life is a series of choices.  Who decides when you’re not maki...

Heart Life Music is a love letter to the journey: all the places I've gone and how we got here. This book takes you on the ride. Knoxville. Moscow. Myrtle Beach. The Virgin Islands. Plentywood, Montana. Holmdel, New Jersey. Key West. New England. The Road. No Shoes Nation. Beyond. We've had a lot of fun, a bunch of challenges, a few moments of wondering "what the hell?"-and more love than any arti...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   What’s better, telling half the story or the long drawn out full truth?  Plus…outside of professional wrestling, are there any other sports that are relying on scripts to bring fans to their stage?   I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, lis...

Season three of reigning BAFTA-winning police drama Blue Lights will premiere November 13 on BritBox. One of New York Times’ “Best Shows of 2024” and heralded as “...Belfast’s answer to The Wire…” (Los Angeles Times) episodes of the new season will drop weekly with the finale on December 18.Two years into their jobs as response officers Grace, Annie and Tommy are accustomed to life under the blue...

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...

In CAN SCIENTISTS SUCCEED WHERE POLITICIANS FAIL? Nobel laureate Peter Agre, MD, recounts his journey from a physician-scientist specializing in malaria research to a leading voice for scientific collaboration and consensus across nations, regardless of ideological and political divisions. Using medical science as his global diplomatic pass, Dr. Agre has traveled to countries led by autocratic reg...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   What’s up with Wicked?  Why is it still the production to see on stage and on a movie theater screen?  Plus…allergies.  No matter what time of year, we are bombarded by natural warriors that are winning the war.   I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing...

Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story, is a new, original movie premiering this year during Hallmark Channel’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas. The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium – the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed ch...

-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...

We're constantly complaining about how fast life is moving. What if we started walking and learning things at a snails pace? Do we really need that much information in one lifetime? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support .

A potentially momentous discovery. A suspicious fire. A 50-year-old missing person’s case. Are they connected? Fast-paced and vividly drawn, The Bolden Cylinder introduces a memorable cast of eccentric characters including: a malodorous collector of early R&B memorabilia, a sultry nightclub singer, a reputed mob boss, a 12-year-old tap dancer, and an inscrutable peddler of voodoo paraphernalia...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   What’s next?  Today it’s illegal immigration.  When it comes to border policing what group or groups should prepare for a knock at the door or a very visible takedown on a city street?  Plus…say it isn’t so!  The turkey is losing the holiday popularity contest.      I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A s...