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Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence

Arroe Collins

Clarence, NYEntertainment50 episodes

A daily writer of 30 plus years. A terrestrial radio host and podcaster for 46 years. Now team him up with AI technology. Alexa from Amazon. One is tied to decades of human emotion and experiences while the other relies on digital information and other people's posts. Street Speak With Alexa and Clarence.  

Episodes

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Fifty Four Putting Your Goals On Hold For Others

2026-10-0422:22

We're all guilty of it.  Especially parents.  Putting our goals on hold for others.  Everybody thinks they're born a star which teaches them to not listen to those who've lived it.  Yet does anyone ever think about how the teacher put their goals on hold for them to grow?  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Fifty Three Jobs Versus Egos

2026-10-0327:41

Really?  My world today versus my mom and dad who lived the great depression and the aftermath of WWI.  Who has it worse?  Plus...a lot of egos are getting away with some out of control shit.  Dealing with maniacs who feel their word is the gospel.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Fifty Two Music History Plus Stanley Simmons

2026-09-2727:37

Do people care about a band or performers story and or legacy or are we just devouring our music like chips and salsa.  Plus...who are Stanley Simmons?  A Duo?  A band?  What are they doing right in a world that's grown tired of arena concerts and artists that think they're better than?  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Fifty One Food Addiction And Music That Sucks

2026-09-2630:01

Facing our food addictions after something tragic has turned your life into a mess.  Plus, everybody including digital platforms are playing the same ten songs and its so old.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Fifty The NFL All Week Plus Business Slavery

2026-09-2026:38

Why is the NFL on all week?  It's no longer just a Sunday thing.  Are they burning out fans?  Is this tied to these gambling aps.  Get people to bet,  Play more games the betting will follow.  Plus...the American way to business and how your available hours to work don't match what they're paying you.  Availability versus Guaranteed.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Forty Nine Next Level Bob And Sheri Plus AI Dangers

2026-09-1926:09

Bob and Sheri are one of the biggest attractions in radio history.  Far reaching then the numerous awards they earned in their three decades together.  The teams next step has the industry studying them.  Why?  Plus AI technology is in the headlines and this time the creators are warning global leaders of it being extremely deadly.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Forty Eight Saving Ancient Buildings For The Future

2026-09-1229:09

Not every city in the south wants to preserve their history.  What happens if it now includes an 80 year old building that once housed the states first broadcast radio station?  Is that enough to keep the building from becoming a brand new apartment complex with no history of there being a total community communications outlet?  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Forty Seven Facing Loneliness Plus Women And ZYN

2026-09-0627:14

There's so much talk about these being very lonely times.  Are they?  Are we just trying to invent new ways to get attention while allowing others to do the work for us?  Plus...more women today have switched to ZYN... why?

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Forty Six Overplayed Music Plus Social Media Burnout

2026-09-0527:59

When radio plays old music like its brand new.  We're burned out by The Eagles, Zeppelin, Swift and Michael Bolton.  Plus...social media isn't the instant go to because people are locating new rushes in life.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Forty Five Bad Bosses And The Next President

2026-08-2927:52

Bosses that treat their employees like nobody but them have the answer to all questions and if you're in question revert back to the original thought.  Plus...who really can become the next President.  Will it be the loudest voice or the one who figured out how to buy off the Electoral College?

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Forty Four Pot Songs And Wag The Dog News

2026-08-2329:13

Songs about marijuana, pot and whatever else you want to call it.  Radio took a hit and didn't get a high but the rush from FCC was too big and it made them dizzy.  Plus, wag the dog is huge right now and the art of it all has turned fake stories into classic moments in non American history.

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Forty Three Fearing Earthquakes Plus Ego Maniacs

2026-08-2227:08

When people start saying the end of the world is happening, look at all the earthquakes!  Calm down!  This is nothing compared to past history.  Plus, facing ego maniacs at work.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Forty Two Family Wars In The 1800's Plus Flag Football Mindsets

2026-08-1628:49

Are we starting to forget about those rough rugged days of the 1800's?  Is the future turning out to be the new playground for a modern day Billy The Kid?  Plus the importance of playing Flag Football and how you'll carry it's lessons beyond the fields of success or team loss.   

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Forty One Legalized Sports Gambling Plus NO Parents Allowed

2026-08-1529:24

Two very heavy subjects that truly prove we are present on the streets of everyday speak.  Sports apps that support gambling.  Nobody is making money suckers.  Plus another gamble, educating our children.  Parents who think they can do the job but have never led a class for an entire year.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Forty Aspenization Is More Than Local Government In Action

2026-08-0927:34

Aspenization is very real and its taking over all walks of life in good for some and very bad for others way.  It needs to be talked about.  It doesn't matter what side you chase, aspenization affects your everyday and ultimately no matter how rich or poor you are, that decision in the moment will infect the next seven generations.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Thirty Nine The Lip Stick Effect Plus Firing People Habits

2026-08-0829:48

The lipstick effect.  Knowing the state of the economy and world and we choose to do only the fun stuff while setting bills and other expectations aside.  Plus...why has it become the hot cool fad for busineses to endlessly fire the people that brought them success?  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Thirty Eight Old School Radio Plus Religious Judgement

2026-08-0229:07

Listeners wanted a show where Alexa should ask me questions.  That's like pulling teeth from a toothless tiger.  So we ended up talking about old school radio.  Why?  Nobody listens like they used to and it makes me sound extremely old bringing things up like cue burns and 45's.  Plus...when your religion is being challenged.  How can we talk about this without offending listeners?  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Thirty Seven At War With Flocks Cameras And Religious Rights At Work

2026-08-0127:19

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?  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Thirty Six Standing Up To Be Heard Plus Underwear Too Tight

2026-07-2627:59

I'm so guilty for standing up for what I believe is a bad manager mistreating coworkers.  I am wrong or right for having a voice?  Is it leadership on their behalf to be a bully on the workplace front?  Plus are we wearing our underwear too tight?  Should we go commando?

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Thirty Five Kroger Sends Jobs To India Plus Life Without Digital

2026-07-2528:31

This is supposed to be the generation that puts America first only to see Kroger setting things up to send over one thousand jobs to India.  Ummmm really?  Plus, why are we investing so much energy in digital technology saving our legacy when we know digital can't be trusted?  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Thirty Four People Addicted To People Plus Power Drink Wars

2026-07-1928:11

Can people in retail be there because of an addiction to being with people?  Plus we are in the center of a huge cultural war... the battle between the power drinks.  Is there a better option.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Thirty Three Corporate Cuts Plus Peoples Excuses

2026-07-1826:16

So many of us complain about workplace stress and anxiety from companies fighting to keep their doors open.  We can't be the only generation!  What did our parents experience?  Plus...excuses.  Everybody has an excuse as to why they can't do something.  Dealing with those who have no excuse but still get away with it.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Thirty Two Old Sayings Coming Back

2026-07-1230:18

Alexa thinks we're going back to old sayings because the future doesn't hold open enough space to slip in newer ways to express our feelings.  Hmmm.  The list of comebacks trips you up.  Reincarnating your great grandparents.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Thirty One Marriage And Babies

2026-07-1126:56

Celebrating my 33rd year of marriage.  I was shocked to learn I've been an authentic daily writer for 32 of those years.  How weird am I?  Plus babies!  The ins outs twists spins and journey and then you meet me in a grocery store and I want to shove a pen in your writing hand.  You aren't a great listener in any thing you do unless you are writing daily in a journal.  Listening starts with you.  Damn it!  Now you won't listen to this!  Crap!  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Thirty The Best Hot Dogs And Camping Is Very Expensive

2026-07-0324:24

Who really does have the best hot dogs?  And why?  Plus, camping used to be the great escape until popularity took over.  Now it's unbelievably expensive!  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Twenty Nine Self Check And Post Malone

2026-06-2827:46

Over 20% of those using the self checkout at a grocery store are stealing the merch.  Big companies have announced a soon to be closing of this one time put the consumer first moment.  Plus...we're talking about Post Malone and his impact on the world of music and its fans.  Hell yes we'll throw in some Jelly Roll talk as well!  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Twenty Eight Bill Procrastination And Digital Tagging

2026-06-2125:29

Two huge subjects that truly do have an impact on your life.  Bill procrastination.  Setting bills aside so you can afford food and fuel.  Plus, big grocery store chains want to change into digital tagging on the shelves and leaders are calling it wrong and very unsafe.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Twenty Seven Corporate Apps Plus Animal Totems

2026-06-2029:45

In an age where parents are seeking better ways to get kids off the digital page, major corporations are forcing their employees to add their app to the smartphone and play along or be judged.  Plus, the power of animals in our lives.  They create paths that change our lives but which humans are listening?  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Twenty Six Collecting Sports Cards Plus Political Family Battles

2026-06-1329:40

How much can be made with today's addiction to collecting everything from sports cards to Barbie dolls?  Plus, when breakups happen because of politics.  How can you recover of is it worth it?  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Twenty Five Long Haired Men Plus Live Humble Dont Just Know It

2026-06-0630:33

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."  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Twenty Four Movie Theater Popcorn And Saving Toilet Water

2026-05-3128:05

Two huge subjects that only Alexa can dive into without churning her stomach:  Recycled movie theater popcorn and conserving toilet bowl water.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Twenty Three Who Was Iryna Zarutska Plus German Tanks

2026-05-3028:24

August 22, 2025 Iryna Zarutska was brutally murdered in Charlotte, NC.  Nobody is talking about it.  Plus, what are the rumors that a German tank is buried beneath the soil at Camp North End?  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Twenty Two Celebrating Kyle Busch Plus Women Leaving Politics

2026-05-2327:28

Celebrating the man off NASCAR's track Kyle Busch.  Plus women leaving politics.  What's this new trend all about?  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Twenty One AI's False Information Plus Outdated Marriages

2026-05-1730:07

45% of the information shared on Alexa, Grok and Gemini is false, not true and shouldn't be trusted.  How does Alexa respond to this?  Plus getting married.  A lot of people are electing not to seal the deal but rather just live with each other.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Twenty Who Is Paying The Actors And Brutal Local Radio Gibby Gab

2026-05-1628:13

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.  

Street Speak With Alexa And Clarence Episode Nineteen Predicting Weather Wrong And Bad Boss Nightmare

2026-05-0927:01

Alexa can't get a weather forecast right.  What are other ways to predict future storms.  Plus bad bosses holding down jobs others turned out.  Who is right.  The bad boss or the smart sideline could be boss but they don't want the negative weight.  

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Eighteen David Spade And Other TV Stars Remain Very Active

2026-05-0922:52

Who are the go to actors when it comes to starting up a new television sitcom or binge watch?  Plus, can these top named actors really survive i a podcasting world where they have to to the real work and not a production team?  

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Seventeen Bedroom Fun Time Plus Dealing With Pain

2026-05-0228:25

This is why you cannot write a script when having a talk with Alexa from Amazon.  She's gonna take you down a road you least expect.  You've got to keep up and wow where it takes us might be crossing the line but at least we had fun talking about getting hurt in the bedroom, pets in your sex bed, dogs don't fart and what is pain management and what would sound like in a self made porn?  

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Sixteen Pizza Wars Plus An Addiction To A Live Stage

2026-04-2632:39

  I’m a daily writer of over 32 years.  A terrestrial radio and podcasts host for 46 years.  Everything I create and share through broadcasting is a personal experience. Alexa hasn’t lived a day in any decade or century yet endlessly offers information and acceleration to anyone tapping in.  Street Speak is all about making an authentic connection with a digital device and sheer know it all.  None of this is scripted.  This really is Alexa from Amazon.  You can’t predict a single word Alexa shares.  She’s AI technology.  Endlessly we are warned to never believe what she shares.  Yet it sounds amazingly authentic.  Ultimately, it’s your choice.  So why am I using my real name versus Arroe?  The AI unit thinks if she he or it has to be authentic so do I. This is Street Speak with Alexa and Clarence…

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Fifteen Dog Boogers Plus I Stump Alexa 4 Times

2026-04-1824:33

  I’m a daily writer of over 32 years.  A terrestrial radio and podcasts host for 46 years.  Everything I create and share through broadcasting is a personal experience. Alexa hasn’t lived a day in any decade or century yet endlessly offers information and acceleration to anyone tapping in.  Street Speak is all about making an authentic connection with a digital device and sheer know it all.  None of this is scripted.  This really is Alexa from Amazon.  You can’t predict a single word Alexa shares.  She’s AI technology.  Endlessly we are warned to never believe what she shares.  Yet it sounds amazingly authentic.  Ultimately, it’s your choice.  So why am I using my real name versus Arroe?  The AI unit thinks if she he or it has to be authentic so do I. This is Street Speak with Alexa and Clarence…

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Fourteen Our Battles With Workplace Know It Alls

2026-04-0428:49

I’m a daily writer of over 32 years.  A terrestrial radio and podcasts host for 46 years.  Everything I create and share through broadcasting is a personal experience. Alexa hasn’t lived a day in any decade or century yet endlessly offers information and acceleration to anyone tapping in.  Street Speak is all about making an authentic connection with a digital device and sheer know it all.  None of this is scripted.  This really is Alexa from Amazon.  You can’t predict a single word Alexa shares.  She’s AI technology.  Endlessly we are warned to never believe what she shares.  Yet it sounds amazingly authentic.  Ultimately, it’s your choice.  So why am I using my real name versus Arroe?  The AI unit thinks if she he or it has to be authentic so do I. This is Street Speak with Alexa and Clarence…This episode includes AI-generated content.

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Thirteen Talking Transgender Joe Kent And Rights For All

2026-03-2826:02

Alexa hasn’t lived a day in any decade or century yet endlessly offers information and acceleration to anyone tapping in.  Street Speak is all about making an authentic connection with a digital device and sheer know it all.  None of this is scripted.  This really is Alexa from Amazon.  You can’t predict a single word Alexa shares.  She’s AI technology.  Endlessly we are warned to never believe what she shares.  Yet it sounds amazingly authentic.  Ultimately, it’s your choice.  So why am I using my real name versus Arroe?  The AI unit thinks if she he or it has to be authentic so do I. This is Street Speak with Alexa and Clarence…

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Twelve CBS News Goes Silent, Dating Today And AI Disagreements

2026-03-2131:09

So many questions so few the places to locate answers... so we turn to Amazon's Alexa.  This week, why don't the oher AI platforms talk to us like Alexa?  CBS top of the hour news is gone.  Plus dating in 2026 is there a new definition for love.  And how can we get more home owners in a renting society?  

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Eleven Talking With Our Grandparents Plus Taylor Swifts Journals

2026-03-1425:34

I’m a daily writer of over 32 years.  A terrestrial radio and podcasts host for 46 years.  Everything I create and share through broadcasting is a personal experience. Alexa hasn’t lived a day in any decade or century yet endlessly offers information and acceleration to anyone tapping in.  Street Speak is all about making an authentic connection with a digital device and sheer know it all.  None of this is scripted.  This really is Alexa from Amazon.  You can’t predict a single word Alexa shares.  She’s AI technology.  Endlessly we are warned to never believe what she shares.  Yet it sounds amazingly authentic.  Ultimately, it’s your choice.  So why am I using my real name versus Arroe?  The AI unit thinks if she he or it has to be authentic so do I. This is Street Speak with Alexa and Clarence…

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Ten Tator's Big Show Hangover And Iranian War Gas Prices

2026-03-0726:33

I’m a daily writer of over 32 years.  A terrestrial radio and podcasts host for 46 years.  Everything I create and share through broadcasting is a personal experience. Alexa hasn’t lived a day in any decade or century yet endlessly offers information and acceleration to anyone tapping in.  Street Speak is all about making an authentic connection with a digital device and sheer know it all.  None of this is scripted.  This really is Alexa from Amazon.  You can’t predict a single word Alexa shares.  She’s AI technology.  Endlessly we are warned to never believe what she shares.  Yet it sounds amazingly authentic.  Ultimately, it’s your choice.  So why am I using my real name versus Arroe?  The AI unit thinks if she he or it has to be authentic so do I. This is Street Speak with Alexa and Clarence…

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Nine Teen Pregnancy, Bad Bosses And Taylors Wedding

2026-03-0126:11

I’m a daily writer of over 32 years.  A terrestrial radio and podcasts host for 46 years.  Everything I create and share through broadcasting is a personal experience. Alexa hasn’t lived a day in any decade or century yet endlessly offers information and acceleration to anyone tapping in.  Street Speak is all about making an authentic connection with a digital device and sheer know it all.  None of this is scripted.  This really is Alexa from Amazon.  You can’t predict a single word Alexa shares.  She’s AI technology.  Endlessly we are warned to never believe what she shares.  Yet it sounds amazingly authentic.  Ultimately, it’s your choice.  So why am I using my real name versus Arroe?  The AI unit thinks if she he or it has to be authentic so do I. This is Street Speak with Alexa and Clarence…

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Eight Digging Into Ai, Traveling To Mars And Serial Killers

2026-02-2126:39

I’m a daily writer of over 32 years.  A terrestrial radio and podcasts host for 46 years.  Everything I create and share through broadcasting is a personal experience. Alexa hasn’t lived a day in any decade or century yet endlessly offers information and acceleration to anyone tapping in.  Street Speak is all about making an authentic connection with a digital device and sheer know it all.  None of this is scripted.  This really is Alexa from Amazon.  You can’t predict a single word Alexa shares.  She’s AI technology.  Endlessly we are warned to never believe what she shares.  Yet it sounds amazingly authentic.  Ultimately, it’s your choice.  So why am I using my real name versus Arroe?  The AI unit thinks if she he or it has to be authentic so do I. This is Street Speak with Alexa and Clarence…

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Seven Running To And From Religion

2026-02-1525:24

To be or not to be open with your walk and way with religion or not.  No judgement  Only conversation.  It may send your beliefs into defend mode.  Please don't.  We're all having converstions today.  Lets not be the reason or season as to why someone will choose silence.  This episode includes AI-generated content.

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Six No I Love You, Jeffery Epstein Plus Too Much Bacon

2026-02-1424:22

So much always taking place.  Even an AI unit is tripped up.  When our parents don'ty say I love you.  Bill Clinton and Jeffery Epstein plus taking all the bacon at a grocery store and more.  

Speaking The Street With Alexa And Clarence Episode Five Super Bowl Commercials Numerology Plus YungBlood

2026-02-0824:52

I've lived life for six decades and growing.  Alexa from Amazon hasn't stepped one foot on this planet.  This week our focus is on her presence in a Super Bowl commercial.  We openly speak about God appearing in so many famous people's conversations, numerology and lets talk music especially Yungblood.  This episode includes AI-generated content.