Arroe Collins View From The Writing Instrument

Pod Crashing episode 477 with Daniel Scheffler from the podcast Wayfinder… Wayfinder is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into traveler stories of beauty, blunder, and transformation, those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. Inspired by the ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated...

Rarely do you hear anyone talking about having hope unless they're hoping for a good seat at Taylor Swifts wedding.  That's called selfish hope.  Take the time to ask the silver haired people about hope and you'll learn things your parents kept from you.  Hope... we lack it in it's truest shape and foundation of outreach. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-c...

Your dad texts you, "If you don't hear from me after Saturday, remember that I love you."He's not dying. He's getting a new phone. That's the tone of DAD CAN YOU NOT? (Countryman Press, Norton; 4.21.26), the new book from the internet's "unofficial Dad translator" Chip Leighton, whose viral dad content has racked up millions of views by documenting the everyday ways well-meaning fathers manage to...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   What happens when one of the images in the bathroom mirror is no longer seen?  Plus…are we spending way too much time chasing money?   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 chronologi...

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 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 228 Complete store reset, Pepsi hooks up with Poppi in the prebiotic dept and this isn’t a...

We remember the good times and can never truly run from the bad times. What about the events of the in between? That's where the real stories is waiting for you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support .

From multi-talented creator and debut author. SARA AMINI comes her semi-autobiographical graphic middle grade, MIXED FEELINGS. Through a mix of humor and heart, this charming middle grade graphic memoir explores evolving friendships, puberty mishaps, and finding a place to belong. Perfect for fans of Real Friends, The New Girl, and Pizza Face. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

In  Shaping Sounds , visionary music producer Robert Margouleff shares his stories of pushing the boundaries of musical innovation, art, and technology while helping create some of the most significant and influential music of our time. Beginning on the set of his first film,  Ciao! Manhattan , with Andy Warhol superstar Edie Sedgwick, Margouleff captures the tragic beauty of New York's East Villa...

Adam Mansbach's #1 New York Times bestselling book Go the F*ck to Sleep resonated with parents everywhere. With graduation here, he humorously and poignantly delves into the mixed emotions in his new book, Go the F*ck to College. Ted Danson narrates the audiobook. Illustrated with humorous images by Owen Brozman, the book channels Mansbach's complicated feelings about sending his daughter into the...

We're binge watching a lot of actors and directors but who is getting paid in this digital world of streaming?  Plus, AM radio stations being sold off.  The future impact on the industry, the nation and the on air talent.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support .

David Porter, a pivotal figure in soul music, was the first staff writer Stax Records, where he co-wrote iconic hits like "Soul Man," "Hold On I'm Comin'," "I Thank You," "When Something is Wrong with my Baby," and "Wrap it Up," many alongside Isaac Hayes. His songs, which have appeared on national charts over 200 times and amassed lifetime unit sales exceeding 450 million, are enshrined in the Gr...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Can the U.S. handle a serious homeless crisis in the way Gaza and Ukraine are being tested?  Plus…the power of relating.  There are two different ways, which are you?   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 cal...

To video your podcast or to audio your podcast. Almost every ad on social media has started calling you a non podcaster if you choose to stay only with audio. Is video podcasting a fad or are we here to stay? And is a video making more money? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support .

Those things our parents would say. One that once popped up a lot in the lives of young adults was the infamous birds and the bees. 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 choice men and women make to wrestle.  Is it all about the WWE and All Elite Wresting?  Plus…making the choice go life a not my monkey not my circus lifestyle.  I’m Arroe.  Life is a series of choices.  Who decides when you’re not making it the ri...

NEGOTIATING WITH TRUMP is not a book just about politics. It is a practical field guide for anyone who has ever faced a difficult conversation, a high-pressure deal, or a counterpart who plays by their own rules. Johnston translates the lessons of the most important negotiations on earth into a framework readers can apply immediately—whether they admire Trump, oppose him, or simply want to underst...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Are people of fame stilling wondering if someone will take note of their hard work and loyalty to see things through?  Plus…if our parents had Alzheimer’s and dementia, how many memories do I personally have left?    I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothi...

Part memoir by the daughter of the iconic comedian Richard Pryor, part exploration of the historical and contemporary use of the N-word, this hybrid book peels back the curtain on the life of Pryor and exposes the complex history and legacy of the most perplexing word in the American lexicon, a word he helped popularize. When a white student quoted a line from Blazing Saddles, blurting out the N-w...

In our last episode we took note of the earth giving up something of human value. How? On this episode we look deeper into the mystery to see how reality plays its own role in our efforts of planting purpose. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support .

As America’s institution, the Smithsonian is honored to help lead the commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. For nearly 200 years, the Smithsonian has preserved the objects, discoveries, and ideas that tell the American story by documenting the nation’s achievements, advancing scientific innovation and examining the ongoing pursuit of the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independen...

In a world where change is constant and uncertainty is inevitable, adaptability sets you apart. Cultivating emotional intelligence, grit, grace, and courage can turn these pivotal moments into opportunities for extraordinary growth. Whether you're a leader seeking to inspire transformation or an individual striving for that next breakthrough, you'll need to know the difference between staying stuc...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   What’s the story behind the Paul McCartney singing about days we’ve left behind?  Plus…is it wrong to always say yes to little jobs?    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...

In Theory, which is headed up by Mike Mostert and Tony Covino, is not your average rock band; they are a powerhouse of sound, emotion, and creativity, redefining the boundaries of the genre with their unique and electrifying sound. Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds, this dynamic group of talented players has come together to forge a path that is distinctly their own. The band focuses on big...

-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...