Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut

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

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Jan Dan is a stage name that was derived from the first part of his given name, Najee spelled backward, and the first letters of his last name, Daniels. Jan Dan's mom, Fundisha, is a singer and songwriter. She landed a record deal with Jermaine Dupri's company, So So Def, and moved Jan Dan and his siblings to Atlanta when he was just 10 years old. Besides his mom, his uncle, LaShawn, was a Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer and one of Jan Dan's biggest inspirations. Unfortunately, LaShawn died in a tragic car accident in 2019, which left Jan devastated. Although music was something he loved, Jan Dan wasn't ready to pursue music full-time after high school. He went the safer route and enrolled in culinary school. Over the years he became more confident in his musical abilities and pushed fear aside. Remembering what his uncle told him before he passed, Jan Dan shifted his focus to music to build upon his family's legacy. He has been writing, recording and producing, sometimes even writing with his wife, Nicole. They are expecting their first child soon, and Jan Dan feels this is the best time as any to go full force into his passion.

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Journey to hell and back with author Erika Engelhaupt’s GO TO HELL: A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations. Throughout history and around the world, people have long imagined some form of hell or underworld — often inspired by awe-inspiring sights in the natural world, from lakes of fiery lava to dark caves and deep pools. Now, in this first-of-its-kind travel guide, National Geographic invites readers to embark on an unforgettable journey to more than 50 mysterious and mythical places, including legendary portals to the underworld, “hells on Earth,” and our planet’s most otherworldly destinations. From the Irish cave where Halloween was born to the pun-filled town of Hell, Michigan, there’s a hell for every type of traveler. Full of intrigue, lore, and plenty of brimstone and fire, these global destinations will be worth adding to your devilish bucket list. 

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he Peanut Man is a biographical drama that chronicles the life of George Washington Carver, a self-taught agricultural scientist who educates farmers on peanuts and its use to revitalize soil for struggling farmers across America. Starring Glenn Plummer, whose breakout role was Bobby Johnson in South Central, The Peanut Man is a powerful biopic of George Washington Carver, tracing his journey from a young boy with a passion for plants to becoming a trailblazing agricultural scientist. Through hardship, perseverance, and groundbreaking discoveries, Carver demonstrates the powerful use of peanuts and creates methods that save American farms and soil. “Fawesome Original’s The Peanut Man brings to life historical moments through the power of storytelling that commemorate diversity, resilience and triumph,” said Vikrant Mathur, Co-Founder of Future Today, Fawesome’s parent company. “We are committed to offering our viewers the representation they seek, delivering content that both inspires and sparks thoughtful engagement.”     Returning with their second film on Fawesome, The Peanut Man was directed by Aaron L. Williams, and produced by Williams and Joshua K. Carpenter, alongside Executive Producers, Vikrant Mathur and Alok Ranjan. Members of the cast include Jessica Ambuehl as Susan Carver, Soni Theresa Montgomery as Sarah Hunt, Orlando Eric Street as Cleveland Abbot, and Jerry Boyd as Booker T. Washington. "When we set out to develop The Peanut Man, our goal was to create a story that would showcase the emotional ups and downs of George Washington Carver’s life, a man who sacrificed everything he loved to save others, revealing the true cost of his genius and the toll it took on him," said Aaron L. Williams, director, writer, and producer of the film. "We’re thrilled to partner with Fawesome, a platform that continues to bring Original,untold, character-driven, stories of love, adventure, and sacrifice to a global audience."More about The Peanut Man:The Peanut Man tells the story of George Washington Carver, a man who endured tremendous personal loss, finding solace only in his love for plants. At a time when southern agriculture was on the brink of collapse, Carver sought answers from God and was shown the secrets to save the nation hidden inside a simple peanut. His brilliance not only saved the South but also redefined the future of farming. This film is a journey of love lost, sacrifice, and how greatness can be found in the smallest of things, even in the face of racism, disappointments, and doubt. Viewers will be reminded that, like Carver, they can turn even the smallest seed of hope into something great. View the trailer here.


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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers.   Our struggles with Father Time.  It is said that nobody has ever defeated him or it.  A few find reason to argue.  Plus… What’s better for you, a long slow walk or a quick pace?  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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Pod Crashing episode 351 with Jon Walczak from the podcast Missing In Arizona In 2001, Robert Fisher killed his family, blew up their suburban home, and vanished in a remote Arizona forest. Did he die - or escape?   Episodes available here:   Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-missing-in-arizona-201082898/  

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Been craving some of that swinging, blues-tinged rock 'n' roll madness? Well come and taste the band! Nectarous is a hard rock band based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 2020, this bluesy quartet is here to prove that rock 'n' roll isn't dead by bringing back the sweet soul, infectious grooves, and high energy swing we all know to be missing from today's top 40 radio hits. With popular songs like "Whiskey Hustlin’ Woman," "Not Yet," "Sugarcoat," "Black Hair Beauty," and "Fool to Delight," they breathe fresh life into the midwest rock ‘n’ roll scene. Nectarous is raw, real, and not to be messed with. Just one listen and they'll have you aching by day's end.

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In this cutting-edge, revisionist portrait, renowned science journalist Heather Pringle, turns long-held assumptions regarding the role of Viking women on their head. Using the latest archaeological research and historical findings, she sheds fascinating new light on the powerful women of North. Until Scandinavia converted to Christianity and came under the rule of powerful kings, the Vikings were a dominant force in the medieval world. Outfitted with sleek, wind-powered ships, they left their mark, spreading terror across Europe, sacking cities, deposing kings, and ransacking entire economies. After the Vikings, the world was never the same. But as much as we know about this celebrated culture, there is a large missing piece: its women. All but ignored by contemporary European writers, these shadowy figures were thought to have played little part in the famous feats of the Vikings, instead remaining at home as wives, mothers, and homemakers. Members of a complex society rich in culture, courage, and a surprisingly modern gender ideology, the women of the Viking age were in fact forces to be reckoned with: Sorceresses, Warriors, Traders, Artisans, Explorers, Settlers, Landowners, Power brokers and Queens. 

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