Arroe Collins View From The Writing Instrument

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.  This episode takes us to February 10, 2025.  The top subject was the newly unveiled Superbowl commercials. We begin things with Adweeks chief content officer Alison Weissbrot. Then we’ll wrap things up with not just another brilliant storyteller but and astronaut and researcher…the legendary Leland Melvin This is My Day of Play.  Monday February 10, 2025 completely unedited in the way of meeting the wizard behind the curtain.  

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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.  Keeping my team motivated in an age of constant connections.  Each guest has chosen to stop their day to visit our location.  Episode 230 No Bullies, Huge Theft Bust and Jenny’s Ice Cream. 

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Smartphones and ATM cards were Beatle moments. The world changed. Today, change has taken the shape of war torn and learning how to survive with literally nothing. Oh, that would never happen to us can't be used anymore. What are you doing to prepare for the next Beatles moment?

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"This astounding book is both a finger pointed directly at the rotting heart of colonial greed and a truly heart-pounding mystery." — Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Compound FractureKeala Kendall is available to talk about the book on May 7. Ask her about:Why she chose the typically dark gothic horror genre to tell this story, set in Hawaii, a beautiful and bright paradise.
The novel explores the impact of colonization, inherited trauma and the real human cost behind paradise and luxury in Hawaii. As Hapa Native Hawaiian, what she wants readers to know about the anger, grief and love you carry for a place that keeps being taken.
The story revolves around the protagonist, Lehua’s search for her missing twin sister, Ohia, after Ohia goes missing after traveling to Hawaii to work at Kōpaʻa Island Resort. Tell us about the sisters’ complex, dynamic relationship.
In addition to telling a great supernatural horror story, THAT WHICH FEEDS US invites readers to reconsider the real human cost behind paradise and luxury. Hawaii is seen as an island paradise designed for tourists, but not locals. With native Hawaiians being priced out of their homeland and trying to hold on to what no longer exists. If that is a tension that she is intimately familiar with.
If taking the deep dive into the colonial history helped her to better understand her past.

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As awareness grows around the hidden toxins we encounter daily, one issue is quietly gaining urgency: microplastics in our bodies, homes, and food systems. While headlines are beginning to catch up, many people in the wellness space are asking a more immediate question—what can I actually do about it right now?That’s where David Roberts, founder of Mara Labs, offers a grounded and empowering perspective.David approaches microplastic exposure not from a place of fear—but from informed, practical wellness. With a background in public health and a deeply personal journey into cellular health after his late wife’s cancer diagnosis, he brings both science and lived experience to the conversation.

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STRANDED IN THE FUTURE is a kind of dystopian self-portrait. It's about obsession, and obsessive behavior. Spanning from 1968 to 1978, it takes in the mythology that teenagers weave around their musical heroes and their early loves: in this case, one specific hero and one specific love. The book explores the way that Hitchcock, in his own head, linked these two figures to each other, although they never actually met.On the way, the story mines the incremental hangover of the 1970s as Hitchcock begins to play live, teaches himself to write songs, and eventually forms the Soft Boys. There's a side order of trolleybuses too! Hitchcock's beautiful prose will resonate far beyond the fans of his music, and build on the literary following he established with his first book, 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left.

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Men with long hair are endlessly being judged yet in a very unique way they could be what saves your life and career.  Where's the trust and how does it begin?  Plus...words of wisdom for seniors in high school, "Go out and lose. Find failure and learn from it."

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Valley of Fire Records released "Judge Jackson: Chapter One," marking the 10th anniversary of the passing of guitarist and co-founder Lee Jackson. This release commemorates the beginnings of the band's history and the vibrant stories from the creatively rich compound known as The Junkyard in North Hollywood, CA. Additionally, the lyric video for the song "Knucklehead" was unveiled on the same day.Long before their music featured in a Super Bowl, NASCAR race, and collaborations with an Oscar winner (notably, Billy Bob Thornton), Judge Jackson established themselves as the soundtrack to many people's lives. The origins of Judge Jackson date back to 1995, when vocalist and lyricist Todd McTavish, who had moved from Canada where he once played in a band with Shania Twain as a backup vocalist, partnered with guitarist and songwriter Lee Jackson in Los Angeles. Together with bassist Ryan Rogers and drummer Chris Pendleton, they diligently performed in the local club circuit, gradually cultivating a devoted local following. By 1998, the band released its debut album, followed shortly by a second CD, titled "8068."The initial CD releases have been out of print for years; however, these 18 songs are now being re-released digitally in 2026. The tracks have been remastered by producer Tim Narducci for Valley of Fire Records, with the first release being the fan favorite and bike rally anthem, “Knucklehead,” on January 1, 2026, coinciding with the 5th anniversary of Valley of Fire Records. This remastered collection features 18 songs that are now available on all digital and streaming platforms. We invite you to join us in celebrating the life and music of Lee Jackson.

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   What will be federally legalized first, full access to marijuana or psychedelic alternatives?    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 subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…    

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There's word on the podcast street of having a more open format when it comes to sharing politics. Especially as we get closer to the midterm elections. Do you or don't you include a political figure? The ups downs twists and victories. Invite them but play by your rules. A Politician can talk about any subject including yours. Don't stray from your vision. Tap into how they fit into yours. They need you.

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