Arroe Collins View From The Writing Instrument

An annual camping trip takes a horrifying turn when a church group mistakenly hikes into an unknown area of a remote forest and begin to disappear, one-by-one. Suspicions fly as the group sets eyes on Ricky (Russell "Russ" Vitale) - the troublemaker definitely up to something - as the one responsible. But as they venture deeper into the woods to investigate, they realize they are being hunted by a giant, spider-like predator.and it's hungry for its next meal. Trapped in the forest by a complex obstacle course of webs alerting the creature to their whereabouts, it will be up...

Flocks camera systems.  Not just a U.S. thing.  How legal is it?  If the governments are watching us who is capturing the bad guys and why is it taking so long?  Plus when your religious beliefs at work are violated, what can an employee do? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" season 18 finale airs Monday, August 31 at 8/7c on NBC and streaming the next day on PeacockSeason 18 of "American Ninja Warrior" is bringing together the country's most elite athletes to conquer the world's most challenging obstacle courses. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, are back to call the action in Las Vegas. New this season is an all-new round to the competition featuring a supersized three-lane racecourse called the Tripleheader, where ninjas will go head-to-head-to-head in high-speed, side-by-side-by-side races. Continuing with the major changes from last season, the National Finals will follow...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why do we endlessly fall for click bait stories?  Plus…while sharing wine or champagne why do people always say, “Cheers!”    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 subje...

If you're a podcaster, you've had a spike. Wow! We've made it! The big time in podcasting. Then the bottom falls out. WTF? How to survive a podcast spike.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Those things people say. They sound so cool and very up to date when in reality most of what we say is old old old. It's rehashing what our grandparents once said. Such as...bat shit crazy!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 put focus making the best choice to eat or pay rent.  Roof versus your gut.  Plus…if we’ve created a war in Iran why won’t we stop the killing on our own streets in the U.S.? 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 li...

A memoir of a marriage deeply rooted in love, faith, and literary art, featuring excerpts from Pulitzer Prize winner Oscar Hijuelos’ final, unpublished novel, Blue AntiquityIn A Writing Marriage (Regalo Press; hardcover, May 12, 2026, $30.00), Lori Carlson-Hijuelos reflects on the wonder of her union with Oscar, her soulmate. To write their love story, Lori chose a sacred place: the library of a nineteenth-century cathedral in her upstate New York hometown. True to their partnership in life, she created a work of collaboration, with Oscar’s voice, views, and presence shining through in excerpts from his unpublished fiction opus, Blue Antiquity, which he was w...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Is there hope in asking hard questions?  Can they be broken up into tinier more digestible questions?  Plus…do not believe everything click bait is showing you on the web.  ED is an issue but this isn’t your remedy.   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 a...

Three guys jamming out in the studio.  Then the words began to fly.  Song lyrics!  But what fruit are they talking about?  Is it west or east coast?  A love song that couldn't come across with a pop music flair.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

The worst drought in 18 years. Documented in vocal print. Especially on the day when the waves of water return to this tiny forest, with its tiny lake, tiny stream and very big big big poetic dream.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

Twenty-year-old Josiah Pippel of Moorestown, N.J., was crowned the winner tonight of "American Ninja Warrior," taking home the Season 18 title and the $250,000 grand prize. Additionally, NBC has greenlit the hit summer competition series for an additional two seasons. Seasons 19 will see the return of the iconic Mt. Midoriyama and Season 20 will celebrate the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games with a special Summer of Champions, featuring several former Olympians and elite ninja champions from more than 15 countries around the world. To win Season 18, Pippel battled through the Qualifiers, Regionals, and National Finals, outperforming more than 200 of the country's best nin...

A Deep Dive into the Wildest Electric Guitars of '70s and '80s Hard RockFrom Flying V to Firebird, Explorer to Warlock-this is the untold story of the most outrageous guitars in rock history.Why did rock's greatest guitarists choose instruments that looked like weapons, spaceships, and abstract art?In Battle Axes, guitarist and music historian Sean Kelly explores the cultural and musical evolution of the world's most iconic "pointy guitars"-and how they helped define the sound and image of '70s and '80s hard rock and heavy metal.From the Flying V, Explorer, Firebird, and Moderne, t...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why does the thought of food take over our business day decisions?  Plus…where in the Bible does it show Jesus slapping someone upside the head?    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 wit...

An annual camping trip takes a horrifying turn when a church group mistakenly hikes into an unknown area of a remote forest and begin to disappear, one-by-one. Suspicions fly as the group sets eyes on Ricky (Russell "Russ" Vitale) - the troublemaker definitely up to something - as the one responsible. But as they venture deeper into the woods to investigate, they realize they are being hunted by a giant, spider-like predator.and it's hungry for its next meal. Trapped in the forest by a complex obstacle course of webs alerting the creature to their whereabouts, it will be up...

-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 loca...

We rarely speak of the before effects of an everyday world. We'll spend hours and endless amounts of money on the repair but hardly if ever on the steps leading toward.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.

The band’s return to the road follows a defining year honouring Triumph’s impact across generations. In June 2025, the band was celebrated with Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph (Round Hill Records, June 6, 2025), a 15-track tribute album featuring rock luminaries such as Phil X, Sebastian Bach, Slash, Nancy Wilson, Joey Belladonna, Dee Snider, Lawrence Gowan, Deen Castronovo, Alex Lifeson, Jeff Keith, Mickey Thomas, and produced by the world-renowned Mike Clink (Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, Whitesnake).Further solidifying their celebrated status, Triumph was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in October 2025, a prestigious honour recognizing their endu...

I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   Why does it seem we’re buying a lot of foods and snacks that are extremely spicey?  Plus…what’s up with this flock camera system?  It’s become a warzone but for what reasons?    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...

For some people getting rejected over and over never comes across as being that ticket to get out and stay out.  Then one night, an executive who had rejected him earlier caught his live show.  It changed the face of this genre of sound.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-view-from-the-writing-instrument--1023245/support.