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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidaze! This week! -Favorite Christmas songs -Concert ticketing and service fees -Talkin' Tattoos Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MXPX is coming! 2026 JAN with The Suicide Machines -Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom -Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!! -Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst -Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fillmore MAR -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL  Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Sterling By Music Man Mike Herrera Signature StingRay Electric Bass Guitar - Orange Creamsicle MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS OG Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

This episode was recorded on November 16th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Jack Blocker, Cole Quest & The City Pickers, Courtney Hartman, The Critton Hollow String Band. https://bit.ly/451Cjin

Christy Hunter started Photo Walk Nashville seven years ago after discovering Airbnb Experiences, combining her photography skills with local knowledge to create tours that capture memories for travelers. What began as open photo shoots quickly evolved as she learned to segment products for different customer types—bachelorette parties, couples, solo travelers, dog owners, and corporate groups.The conversation covers her product development journey, including early mistakes like mixing incompatible customer types and learning when to say no. Christy emphasizes the importance of local partnerships, sharing examples like teaming up with cosmetic brand Winky Lux for a home base and an apartment complex for rooftop access.On marketing, Christy shares her successful TikTok strategy: having team member Gina speak directly to camera as if she were a past guest ("You have to do this one thing in Nashville..."), which drove multiple viral videos and direct bookings. She also discusses influencer marketing from both sides—as a tour operator and as an influencer herself—stressing the importance of clear communication, doing research on engagement rates, and not asking for specific deliverables.Christy expanded to Charleston this year when a team member relocated, keeping the same operational model rather than franchising. She's also building Go To Nashville, an OTA reselling partner experiences through Tour Base's affiliate system. Looking ahead, she's focused on increasing capacity utilization rather than geographic expansion, and launching a consulting business to help other photographers and retailers enter the tourism space.Top 10 TakeawaysShe learned to segment products by customer type after mixing incompatible groups. Couples from Ohio and bachelorette parties on the same tour didn't work. She created separate experiences for bachelorette parties, dog owners, proposals, and corporate groups. She also had to add rules like no showing up intoxicated.Local partnerships solved operational problems. She partnered with Winky Lux cosmetics to use their store as a tour base. She partnered with an apartment complex to do one event per month in exchange for building access, free parking, gym, pool, and exclusive rooftop access for a champagne add-on.She met business partner Gina through Airbnb host meetups. Gina developed scheduling systems for Photo Walk and now leads their TikTok strategy. They found a part-time scheduling manager who is also one of their hosts to keep operations in the family.Styled shoots solve the content creation problem. Designate one day per quarter or year, hire models (friends and family work), hire a photographer, and simulate the tour experience. Creating content during real tours is too difficult.Their TikTok strategy: Gina speaks as if she's a past guest. She says "you have to do this one thing in Nashville" direct to camera. They had multiple viral videos and saw direct booking surges. They repeat the same hook for different demographics. TikTok shows it to different audiences each time.Influencer marketing is about clear communication and research. Look at engagement rates, not follower counts. Check if they have real followers by looking at views relative to follower count. Don't ask for specific deliverables. Show them a good time and they'll naturally post. Get expectations in writing.She hires photographers who are connectors and storytellers first. Technical skill matters, but being a people person is more important. She uses live view mode to avoid putting the camera between her and the guest. She tells guests upfront she has posing ideas so they relax.She tracks booking sources through Peak's intake form. She asks "how did you hear about us?" Her biggest...

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Saturday's results, talks to Note Hornung of Your Better News about the top teams in the country being dominant, handicapping buy games before Christmas with students away from campus, & Sunday's games, & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY Sunday college basketball game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 3:12-Recap of Saturday's results21:01-Interview With Nate Hornung39:10-Start of picks Penn State vs Pittsburgh41:30-Picks & analysis for Charleston vs Northern Kentucky43:36-Picks & analysis for Quinnipiac vs Hofstra46:03-Picks & analysis for Ole Miss vs NC State48:30-Picks & analysis for Stony Brook vs Marist51:01-Picks & analysis for Vanderbilt vs Wake Forest53:18-Picks & analysis for Kennesaw St vs Alabama55:46-Picks & analysis for Southern Illinois vs Bradley58:46-Picks & analysis for Fort Wayne vs Notre Dame1:01:09-Picks & analysis for Murray St vs Valparaiso1:03:27-Picks & analysis for CS Fullerton vs Oklahoma St1:06:07-Picks & analysis for Illinois Chicago vs Charlotte1:08:12-Picks & analysis for Oregon St vs Arizona St1:10:03-Picks & analysis for CIncinnati vs Clemson1:12:10-Picks & analysis for La Salle vs Michigan1:14:39-Picks & analysis for Drake vs Evansville 1:16:31-Picks & analysis for Sam Houston vs New Mexico St1:19:09-Picks & analysis for Connecticut vs DePaul1:21:32-Picks & analysis for UW Milwaukee vs Cleveland St1:24:19-Picks & analysis for Columbia vs California1:26:53-Picks & analysis for Indiana St vs Illinois St1:30:13-Picks & analysis for Campbell vs Minnesota1:33:02-Picks & analysis for Gonzaga vs Oregon1:35:24-Picks & analysis for Long Beach St vs Iowa St1:38:07-Picks & analysis for UC Davis vs Idaho St1:40:24-Picks & analysis for Idaho vs Cal Poly1:43:14-Picks & analysis for North Dakota vs Nebraska1:45:31-Picks & analysis for UC Irvine vs North Dakota St1:48:22-Picks & analysis for Norfolk St vs UTEP1:51:04-Stat of extra games UMass Lowell vs Boston U1:53:27-Picks & analysis for Colgate vs Florida1:55:33-Picks & analysis for Lehigh vs Monmouth1:57:52-Picks & analysis for Southern vs Baylor2:00:16-Picks & analysis for Maine vs Drexel2:02:51-Picks & analysis for Central Arkansas vs SMU2:05:13-Picks & analysis for Loyola MD vs George Mason2:07:29-Picks & analysis for Presbyterian vs Manhattan2:09:44-Picks & analysis for Charleston Southern vs Furman2:11:57-Picks & analysis for VMI vs Radford2:14:14-Picks & analysis for Gardner Webb vs Tennessee2:16:44-Picks & analysis for Cornell vs Albany2:19:30-Picks & analysis for UMBC vs South FLorida2:22:20-Picks & analysis for UNC Asheville vs UAB2:24:34-Picks & analysis for Northern Arizona vs Incarnate Word2:27:10-Picks & analysis for New Hampshire vs St. Louis2:29:36-Picks & analysis for East Texas A&M vs Texas A&M2:32:06-Picks & analysis for North Florida vs Miami2:34:28-Picks & analysis for Florida A&M vs TCU2:36:37-Picks & analysis for Eastern Kentucky vs Wichita St2:39:06-Picks & analysis for Chattanooga vs Alabama A&M2:41:42-Picks & analysis for Austin Peay vs Kansas City2:44:13-Picks & analysis for Morgan St vs San Francisco2:46:39-Picks & analysis for Nicholls vs Pacific Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bright City Church gathers Sundays at 9am, 10:45am and 5pm. Join us for pre-service prayer every Sunday at 8:30am. We are located in Charleston, SC.-Learn more about Bright City Church: ⁠https://www.brightcity.church/⁠-Follow Bright City Church on Instagram for weekly updates: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brightcitychurch⁠-Fill out this connection card to receive our newsletter and general updates: ⁠https://brightcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/617531⁠-Give to our church: ⁠https://www.brightcity.church/giving⁠-Check out upcoming events: ⁠https://www.brightcity.church/events⁠-At Bright City Church, we believe God sent his Son, Jesus to die for our salvation. We are a community of people who seek to love and sacrificially serve all people according to the heart of the Father.-Follow us on Spotify to receive alerts for new sermon uploads.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Lesley Visser is the most highly acclaimed female sportscaster of all time. She shares her journey to becoming the first woman to achieve numerous recognitions, the people who helped get her there, and many great stories from along the way.Visser was honored as a Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Lesley Visser about:Growing up with a love of sports and getting a Carnegie Foundation scholarship to go into the male-dominated field of sports writingThe terrifying but exciting honor of being the first woman to cover the NFL Beat at The Boston GlobeTransitioning from writing to broadcasting on TV at CBS SportsGetting to present the Lombardi TrophyTraveling the world to report on major news such as the fall of the Berlin WallWorking with other legendary sports figures like Greg Gumbel and Terry Bradshaw, and riding on John Madden's busThe greatest events she's covered from Super Bowls to Final Fours to The Olympics and moreWhat it means to be a trailblazing woman, how sports reporting is evolving, and the progress that must still be madeThe role of technology in sports journalism, and her advice to future journalistsAnd More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Lesley Visser is the most highly acclaimed female sportscaster of all time. Across numerous accolades, she has been the “First” – the First woman enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame; the First woman to win the Lifetime Achievement Sports Emmy and the First woman to win the Broadcasters Foundation of America Lifetime Achievement Award; the First woman on the Network broadcasts of the Final Four, the NBA Finals, the Super Bowl and the World Series. She is the First and only woman to have presented the Championship Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl. She was the First woman to cover the NFL as a beat, the First woman on Monday Night Football and the First female NFL analyst in both Radio and TV. She was the First female sportscaster to carry the Olympic Torch and the only winner of the Billie Jean King “Outstanding Journalist Award.”Visser is the only sportscaster – male or female – to have worked on the network broadcasts of the Final Four, the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the Olympics, the World Series, the Triple Crown, the World Figure Skating Championship and the US Open Tennis.Visser was voted the No. 1 Female Sportscaster of All-Time by the National Sportscasters of America. Her career began at the Boston Globe in 1974 after she won a Carnegie Foundation grant, given to only 20 women in the country who wanted to go into jobs that were 95% male. The Boston Globe made her the First woman to cover the NFL as a beat, at a time when the credentials said, "No Women or Children in the Press Box." She was elected to the National Sports Media Hall of Fame for her writing at the Boston Globe, magazines and CBS.com, and she was voted to the Sportscasters Hall of Fame for her work at CBS, ABC, ESPN and HBO. Visser has been named a Muhammad Ali “Daughter of Greatness” and won the Newseum Award for Lifetime Achievement – First given to Walter Cronkite. She reported from the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, focusing on how sports would change in East Germany after reunification, and had the privilege, in 2013, of throwing out the First pitch for her beloved Red Sox. In October 2024, she was honored with the Vin Scully Award for Excellence in Sports Broadcasting by Fordham University's public media service, WFUV.A graduate of Boston College, which awarded her an Honorary Doctorate in 2007, she served on the Board of the V Foundation for Cancer Research for more than 20 years, while also serving on the Board of NYU's “Sports and Society.” Visser has mentored young women for decades, while speaking at colleges and businesses around the world – from Doha, Qatar, to Charleston, South Carolina, where she delivered an address at the Renaissance Weekend, founded by President Clinton. Her book, Sometimes You Have to Cross When It Says Don't Walk, is a memoir of breaking barriers. It has been optioned for both a movie and a TV series.The Hall of Fame sportscaster has spent more than 30 years at CBS and more than 45 in the business. She is a contributor to the only all-female network sports show, We Need To Talk, on CBS, and had a podcast, In Conversation with Lesley Visser, on SiriusXM. Visser has been voted one of the “Women we Love” by Esquire magazine and one of the “Five Ideal Dinner Guests” by GQ.She and her husband, Bob Kanuth, a former captain of Harvard basketball, live in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.ABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown's Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review!

Enjoy an hour of Easy Listening Instrumental Christian Music. Each Saturday I will provide another hour of the Sweetest Sound in Town. We are a listener supported pod cast. If you have been blessed by our music I hope you will help with a tax deductible gift. You can donate on line with the Pay Pal tab on the bottom of this page. I will also be happy to send you an envelope for you to return a gift in or accept your Visa or MasterCard when you call our toll free number 1 888 382 0881. You can also send us your gift by mailing it to Shofar Broadcasting P.O. Box 1909 Charleston, W.V. 25327

Enjoy an hour of Easy Listening Christian Music. Each Saturday I will provide another hour of the Sweetest Sound in Town. We are a listener supported pod cast. If you have been blessed by our music I hope you will help with a tax deductible gift. You can donate on line with the Pay Pal tab on the bottom of this page. I will also be happy to send you an envelope for you to return a gift in or accept your Visa or MasterCard when you call our toll free number 1 888 382 0881. You can also send us your gift by mailing it to Shofar Broadcasting P.O. Box 1909 Charleston, W.V. 25327

This is one of the two shows recorded on location at the Food & Wine Classic - Charleston 2025. Maneet ChauhanThe Restaurant Guys welcome ball of fire Maneet Chauhan, accomplished chef, restaurateur and two-time winner of Tournament of Champions. They discuss the beauty of street food and the myth of authentic Indian cuisine. Hear what she has to say when people complain she doesn't make dishes like their grandmom. Carrie MoreyCarrie Morey of Callie's Hot Little Biscuit joins The Guys biscuits in hand. She tells the story of her shop and some tips on how to make a great biscuit that the Guys say is the best they've ever had!Robert F. MossRobert F. Moss is a restaurant critic, author and Contributing Barbecue Editor for Southern Living magazine, the latter is a title that makes The Guys envious. Robert delves into the regional variations and history of barbecue. He talks about the responsibility of a restaurant reviewer along with some tweaks he would like to make to Michelin Guide of the South.  InfoManeethttps://www.maneetchauhan.com/Callie's Hot Little Biscuitshttps://calliesbiscuits.com/Robert's sitehttps://robertfmoss.com/Robert's Substackhttps://substack.com/@robertfmossRobert's article about the Michelin Guide in Southern Livinghttps://www.southernliving.com/michelin-south-the-whole-story-11844636Restaurant Guys show from Big Apple BBQhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2390435/episodes/17439027Champagne mentionedAce of SpadesEnjoy over-decorated restaurants with Christmas cocktails through January 3, 2026https://www.catherinelombardi.com/Check out New Year's Eve in New Brunswick, NJhttps://www.newbrunswicknewyearseve.com/ Become a Restaurant Guys' Regular!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribeMagyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/restaurantOur Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

In real estate, this time of year exposes something we don't talk about: feeling stuck. As the year winds down and a new one begins, even experienced agents can feel like they're spinning their wheels or like they just don't know what to do.  And the truth is, there's nothing unusual about that. Every one of us hits moments where our motivation dips, our habits slip, or our thoughts get louder than our actions. But feeling stuck doesn't mean something is wrong. More often, it simply means we've gotten caught inside our own heads.  What makes a difference isn't feeling bad when we get stuck; it's learning how to move through this quickly, and there are a few highly effective strategies you can try.  In this episode, we unpack what actually causes that “stuck” feeling, why it shows up more frequently than most agents realize, and the practical ways to regain momentum.    Things You'll Learn In This Episode    You're only one action away from momentum  Feeling stuck isn't a sign to stop; it's a sign to move. How does simply doing one small thing reset our entire trajectory?    The observer mindset changes everything  We get stuck when we believe the story in our head. What happens when we step outside ourselves and question the narrative instead of obeying it?    Momentum creates clarity, not the other way around  Most agents wait to “feel ready” before they act, but clarity comes after movement. What new possibilities open up once we just start?    Numbers reveal your patterns before you get stuck  Declines in contacts, appointments, or consistency don't happen overnight. How does tracking our metrics help us catch a slump before we're in one? About Your Host Greg Harrelson is a real estate agent, coach, trainer, and owner of Century 21 The Harrelson Group. He has been in the real estate business for over 30 years and has been professionally trained by coaches like Mike, Matthew, Tom Ferry, Chet Holmes, and Tony Robbins. He is in the top 1% of all Realtors nationwide. His goal is to empower his clients with the information necessary to make sound financial decisions while being sensitive to the experience they are looking for in real estate ownership. The Harrelson Group has been the leading office in the Myrtle Beach real estate market for years, and they have recently added a new office in Charleston, SC.   Guest Host  Abe Safa is a highly experienced real estate expert with over two decades in the industry. He is a key leader at Century 21 The Harrelson Group, where he specializes in helping clients navigate complex real estate transactions with ease. In addition to his role at Century 21, Abe is a sought-after mentor and speaker, sharing his expertise through seminars and coaching programs to help other agents succeed in the competitive real estate market. Want To Level Up Your Production? (and live anywhere in the Carolinas) Check out www.gregharrelsoncareers.com   Learn more about Infusionsoft for real estate: http://www.realestatesalessolutions.com/   Check out this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm, so our show reaches more people. Thank you!   

Sipping Código Tequila with Coby Glass: A Charleston Chat on George Strait's Spirit Join host Paul Leslie for an engaging 24-minute review of The Paul Leslie Hour, recorded live at The Matador in Charleston, South Carolina. This time, Paul is joined by professional Charleston tour guide, certified Cicerone, and beverage expert Coby Glass. With glasses in hand, they delve into a lively conversation while tasting the renowned Código Tequila, the celebrated spirit founded by the King of Country himself, George Strait. From the smooth notes of this premium tequila to stories behind tequila's history, and Coby's expert insights on beverages and Charleston's vibrant scene, this episode is a perfect blend of flavor, fun, and light-hearted talk. Whether you're a tequila enthusiast, a George Strait fan, or just love a good chat over drinks, tune in for a relaxed, comforting listening experience! Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for more episodes featuring inspiring guests and unique conversations. #CodigoTequila #GeorgeStrait #CharlestonSC #BeverageExpert #ThePaulLeslieHour #CobyGlass

Send us a textArtificial intelligence is everywhere, but how does it fit into the world of art and arts education? On this episode of Speaking Of…College of Charleston, three faculty members discuss how AI is reshaping creative practice and teaching, from sculpture studios to fundraising classes and art history seminars. Guests include:Bex Ferrell, assistant professor in Arts Management Jarod Charzewski, studio art professor in sculptureMarian Mazzone, professor in Art History They share candid insights on the opportunities and tensions AI brings to the arts, why the creative process still matters and how educators are helping students balance efficiency with authenticity.From fundraising and marketing to sculpture and art history, this conversation dives into the opportunities and tensions AI brings to the arts. In this episode, you'll hear:Real classroom examples of students experimenting with AI toolsHow arts managers gamify AI for fundraising and marketingWhy the creative process is messy and why that mattersInsights on the future of AI art, including major museums collecting AI-generated worksResources and links:Learn more about the College of Charleston's Arts Management, Studio Art and Art and Architectural History programsExplore contemporary AI artists like Refik AnadolLos Angeles' AI Museum Dataland, opening spring 2026Full transcript and additional resources in the episode show notesOr, visit  today.charleston.edu/cofc-podcast for more episodes. 

AJ Sherrill pastors St Peter's Church in Charleston, South Carolina. He is the author of ‘Rediscovering Christmas: Surprising insights into the story you thought you knew'. He joins Belle and Justin to re-enchant… Christmas.For AJ Sherrill: https://www.ajsherrill.org/ If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com Radical generosity has always been central to the Christian story.Stewardship helps make it part of your everyday life.Discover how a Stewardship Giving Account makes giving simple, flexible, and rooted in faith — all in one place.https://stwdshp.org/re-enchanting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lauren Downie and Dan Morrison are finally putting their paws down after their Lady Gaga marathon and turn their attention to the next 'Todd' divorce in the housewives-sphere with Bronwyn and Todd from Salt Lake calling it quits. Loz and Dan unpack The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City greek tragedy trip and how the ladies have now turned them both Team Meredith before heading to Beverly Hills to draw some naked men and meet our new manifestation queen, Amanda as well as get a vague confession from Kyle Richards that she did in fact lez out with Morgan. The Real Housewives of Potomac gifted us with a possible eviction as Angel needs to make up lies about dates as catfishing becomes the least of her problems. Then on the younger scale of nonsense, Craig once again strikes fear into all women in Charleston (or he should be, but are we the only ones seeing it?) and Vanderpump Rules delivered a mid ep but with some iconic iconagraphy in the final scenes that include a lap dance and Kim's tears by the hands of new Jax/James Kennedy wannabe, Marcus.Follow Gasbagging on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop -Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest Sam Fensterstock, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Cadex Insurance Recovery and a 2026 Midwinter Meeting Sponsor. Sam shares his background and path into the school transportation industry before outlining Cadex's specialized services, including a clear explanation of “Loss of Use” damages and why pursuing them after a not-at-fault accident is critical for school bus operators. Sam and Curt discuss how Cadex supports NSTA members through the Loss of Use recovery process. The duo cover Sam's favorite Charleston, South Carolina spots, and top Southern food picks within the city. The episode concludes with how listeners can learn more about Cadex Insurance Recovery. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop- NSTA Vendor Partners can take advantage of our comprehensive advertising package that will help you reach your target audience - private school bus operators!Support the show

In this episode of Between Two Brokers, Erin and Stacy sit down with everyone's favorite history gurly: Brittany Lavelle Tulla. They discuss her journey in historic preservation, the growth of her business, and the importance of understanding the stories behind old buildings. She emphasizes the value of historic homes in real estate, the need for community engagement in preservation efforts, and the historical context of Charleston's architecture. Brittany also highlights the significance of Upper King Street and Mount Pleasant's rich history, while advocating for the role of social media in raising awareness about preservation issues. Follow Brittany on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bvlavelletulla/?hl=en Work with Brittany: https://www.bvlhpr.com/

This is one of the two shows recorded on location at the Food & Wine Classic - Charleston 2025. Our GuestsIvy OdomThe Restaurant Guys catch up with Ivy Odom, Senior Lifestyle Editor at Southern Living Magazine, at the Food & Wine Classic - Charleston. They talk about bourbon, recipes, bacon fat, and how those support her passion for Southern cooking and hospitality. James LondonJames London of Charleston's Chubby Fish and Seahorse stops by for a chat. Chubby Fish received a mention in the Michelin Guide and spot on The All-Time Eater 38. James describes the democratic method for procuring a table at Chubby Fish and the distinctive service once you are seated. With an eye to the future, James outfitted his new bar Seahorse with the hope we can still get cocktails there in 20 years. Hunter LewisHunter Lewis, editor-in-chief of Food & Wine magazine, shares his perspective on the evolving culinary landscape, the importance of in-person events, and the blend of digital growth to facilitate storytelling. He offers the best hedge against AI domination: human interaction.InfoIvy's bookhttps://www.ivyodom.com/cookbookIvy @ Southern Livinghttps://www.southernliving.com/author/ivy-odomJames' placehttps://www.chubbyfishcharleston.com/Hunter @ Food & Winehttps://www.foodandwine.com/Enjoy over-decorated restaurants with Christmas cocktails through January 6, 2026https://www.catherinelombardi.com/Check out New Year's Eve in New Brunswick, NJhttps://www.newbrunswicknewyearseve.com/ Become a Restaurant Guys' Regular!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribeMagyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/restaurantOur Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the podcast that helps you plan your dream wedding without losing your mind! This week, Adriana sits down with Francesca DiSalvo-Follmer, longtime planner and partner at The Waverly, the brand-new venue redefining what a Charleston wedding can look like. With 16 years in the industry, Francesca understands exactly what couples need—from flexible bar packages to trustworthy caterers to suites that don't just look pretty on Instagram but actually work for wedding-day chaos. She shares the intentional choices behind The Waverly's design and why modern, trend-forward brides are flocking to it. We're also diving into Charleston wedding weekends—beach yoga, boat days, Uptown Social welcome parties, by-the-way after-parties, and Bodega hangover brunches. Consider this your ultimate Charleston itinerary. Episode Highlights: - How to plan guest counts (and why seated vs. cocktail style matters) - Tenting timelines, weather strategy, and Francesca's best wedding hack - Why “venue coordinator =/= wedding planner” - Charleston Activities for your out-of-town guests beyond food + drinks - Francesca's Charleston secret spots you HAVE to try

#36 in our series, "The  Book of Romans: A Theology of Hope"

You have to forgive people who wrong you…right? The world is filled with injustice and wrongdoing, and to live in the world — to not be consumed by anger — forgiveness is necessary. At least that's what we're told over and over again: By forgiving, we can set ourselves free.But is there a cost to forgiveness? Are we forgiving too quickly and too often? Today's guest is philosopher Myisha Cherry, whose book Failures of Forgiveness critiques our cultural obsession with forgiving those who have done us wrong. She's not against forgiveness — that would be weird — but she says we ought to be more intentional about why we do it, more aware that the expectation to practice forgiveness often lands on the most vulnerable people, and more concerned about what gets lost when we treat forgiveness as the only path to healing.  Sean and Myisha discuss the 2015 Charleston church shooting, the legacy of slavery, and the real difference between accountability, reconciliation, and simply moving on. Host: Sean Illing (@SeanIlling) Guest: Myisha Cherry (@myishacherry), associate professor of philosophy at the University of California Riverside, and author of Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better. This episode was made in partnership with Vox's Future Perfect team. Vox had full discretion over the content of this reporting. We would love to hear from you. To tell us what you thought of this episode, email us at thegrayarea@vox.com or leave us a voicemail at 1-800-214-5749. Your comments and questions help us make a better show. And you can watch new episodes of The Gray Area on YouTube.Listen to The Gray Area ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. This holiday season, your membership goes further: when you join Vox as an annual Member, we'll gift a free membership to a reader who can't afford it. By joining today, you'll get 30% off for an annual membership, and we'll match your membership. And if you can't afford it, visit that same link to apply for a free membership through our gift program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Some buildings carry history. Others carry the weight of every soul that ever passed through their doors. The Old Charleston Jail, standing for nearly two centuries atop a former burial ground, belongs firmly in the latter category. Once home to the imprisoned, the condemned, and in many cases, the unjustly accused, this massive stone structure holds echoes of a time when punishment was swift, survival was uncertain, and justice was often a matter of interpretation. Though the final cell door closed long ago, the building has never fully settled. Visitors and investigators alike report the unmistakable clatter of chains where none remain, soft murmurs drifting through vacant corridors, and presences that seem all too aware of who enters their domain. The question is no longer whether the Old Charleston Jail is haunted, but why its spirits still linger. We step into the jail's storied halls to explore the layers of suffering, injustice, and unsettled energy that refuse to fade. What keeps these spirits tied to the place? And what can we learn from a structure that remembers its past far too well? #thegravetalks #oldcharlestonjail #hauntedcharleston #paranormalpodcast #hauntedhistory #charlestonspirits #ghoststories #historicjails #trueghoststories #supernaturalencounters #paranormalinvestigation #hauntedplaces Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Some buildings carry history. Others carry the weight of every soul that ever passed through their doors. The Old Charleston Jail, standing for nearly two centuries atop a former burial ground, belongs firmly in the latter category. Once home to the imprisoned, the condemned, and in many cases, the unjustly accused, this massive stone structure holds echoes of a time when punishment was swift, survival was uncertain, and justice was often a matter of interpretation. Though the final cell door closed long ago, the building has never fully settled. Visitors and investigators alike report the unmistakable clatter of chains where none remain, soft murmurs drifting through vacant corridors, and presences that seem all too aware of who enters their domain. The question is no longer whether the Old Charleston Jail is haunted, but why its spirits still linger. We step into the jail's storied halls to explore the layers of suffering, injustice, and unsettled energy that refuse to fade. What keeps these spirits tied to the place? And what can we learn from a structure that remembers its past far too well? This is Part Two of our conversation. #thegravetalks #oldcharlestonjail #hauntedcharleston #paranormalpodcast #hauntedhistory #charlestonspirits #ghoststories #historicjails #trueghoststories #supernaturalencounters #paranormalinvestigation #hauntedplaces Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

-Why did bands explode in the 90's.? -Touring - Let's go through some of the day to day, ups, and downs of touring at the very beginning of MxPx, the middle and the present day way we tour. -Special tribute to Seattle's Kevin Diers, a radio DJ at KISW whom made mark on the Seattle Music scene. Any questions or comments 1-360-830-6660 MXPX is coming! 2026 JAN with The Suicide Machines -Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom -Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!! -Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst -Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fillmore MAR -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL  Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Sterling By Music Man Mike Herrera Signature StingRay Electric Bass Guitar - Orange Creamsicle MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS OG Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Christmas is a time for celebration—but for many families, it's also a time when conflict surfaces and relationships feel strained. In this timely episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow joins Pastor Chris Sasser to answer honest questions from parents who long to reconnect with their adult children, especially those who are far from God. Drawing from the Never Too Late book and Bible study, Rob and Chris provide biblical and practical counsel for parents wrestling with emotional distance, spiritual discouragement, and relational tension. Whether your child is walking with the Lord or drifting away, this conversation will give you fresh hope and guidance for healing and influence. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - How to respond when your child's life choices grieve or repel you - Ways to rebuild trust and connection with emotionally distant children - Why balancing grace and truth is essential in adult relationships - How to ask for forgiveness and invite honest conversations - Biblical encouragement for weary parents in difficult seasons Resources Referenced: Visionary Parenting - Start reading for FREE today at https://www.visionaryfam.com/parenting Never Too Late – Start reading for FREE today and begin restoring your relationship with your adult child: https://visionaryfam.com/nevertoolate Never Too Late Conference – January 10, 2026, in Charleston, SC. Learn more and register at: https://visionaryfam.com/events Connect With Us: We'd love to hear from you! Send your prayer requests or questions to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our team prays for every message, and we're happy to connect personally by phone or email.

Thank you for listening to this week's sermon from ONE Fellowship, where we are seeking to know Christ and to make Him known to Charleston and beyond. For more information, visit www.ONEFellowship.church

Panelists: Laura Ullrich Director of Economic Research, Indeed John Connaughton, Ph.D Professor of Financial Economics, UNC Charlotte Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph.D. Research Economist, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina Frank Hefner, Ph.D. Professor of Economics, College of Charleston

In this episode, we follow the Annabel Lee legend backward: from modern ghost tours to nineteenth-century poetry, from pirate treasure maps to academic footnotes, from Sullivan's Island beaches to a forgotten corner of a graveyard. What emerges is not a simple ghost story, but an obsession—shared by scholars, storytellers, and an entire city convinced that something precious was buried in the South Carolina Lowcountry and must be found.   Edgar Allan Poe's Charleston by  Christopher Byrd Downey   Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle By C.G. Jung   Unburied Treasure: Edgar Allan Poe in the South Carolina Lowcountry Scott Peeples, Michelle Van Parys Southern Cultures, Vol. 22, No. 2   Nevermore! Edgar Allan Poe- The Final Mystery by Julian Wiles   The New York Evening Post   The Charleston News and Courier The Sullivan's Island Edition of The Gold-Bug by Edgar Allan Poe, Frank Durham and Elizabeth Verner Hamilton

At Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC, our senior pastor Rev. Craig Bailey continued his mini Advent sermon series, looking closely this week at the life of the Apostle John.

You're listening to the Two Rivers PCA church podcast. We are a family of faith gathering around God's redeeming love, growing in the grace of Jesus Christ, and going to serve our neighbors.For more information, visit us at tworiverspca.org.

Grant Auber, a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, music, design, and film, joins Dr. Lisa Belisle on Radio Maine to discuss the creative forces that shape his wide-ranging practice. Raised in Rhode Island and deeply influenced by sneaker culture, hip-hop, and early design obsessions, Grant developed a visual language rooted in rhythm, instinct, and flow. His artistic evolution—from drawing sneakers in school to producing music, directing videos, and creating large-scale abstract paintings—reveals a mind finely tuned to cross-disciplinary inspiration. Grant speaks candidly about the powerful role creativity played during a significant health challenge between 2020 and 2023, and how art became both expression and anchor during a time of intense introspection. With connections to both Maine and Charleston, he continues to explore how environment, music, and emotion intersect in his work. Join our conversation with Grant Auber today on Radio Maine. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel. Radio Maine is sponsored by the Portland Art Gallery

Bright City Church gathers Sundays at 9am, 10:45am and 5pm. Join us for pre-service prayer every Sunday at 8:30am. We are located in Charleston, SC.-Learn more about Bright City Church: ⁠https://www.brightcity.church/⁠-Follow Bright City Church on Instagram for weekly updates: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brightcitychurch⁠-Fill out this connection card to receive our newsletter and general updates: ⁠https://brightcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/617531⁠-Give to our church: ⁠https://www.brightcity.church/giving⁠-Check out upcoming events: ⁠https://www.brightcity.church/events⁠-At Bright City Church, we believe God sent his Son, Jesus to die for our salvation. We are a community of people who seek to love and sacrificially serve all people according to the heart of the Father.-Follow us on Spotify to receive alerts for new sermon uploads.

Enjoy an hour of Easy Listening Instrumental Christian Music. Each Saturday I will provide another hour of the Sweetest Sound in Town. We are a listener supported pod cast. If you have been blessed by our music I hope you will help with a tax deductible gift. You can donate on line with the Pay Pal tab on the bottom of this page. I will also be happy to send you an envelope for you to return a gift in or accept your Visa or MasterCard when you call our toll free number 1 888 382 0881. You can also send us your gift by mailing it to Shofar Broadcasting P.O. Box 1909 Charleston, W.V. 25327

Enjoy an hour of Easy Listening Christian Music. Each Saturday I will provide another hour of the Sweetest Sound in Town. We are a listener supported pod cast. If you have been blessed by our music I hope you will help with a tax deductible gift. You can donate on line with the Pay Pal tab on the bottom of this page. I will also be happy to send you an envelope for you to return a gift in or accept your Visa or MasterCard when you call our toll free number 1 888 382 0881. You can also send us your gift by mailing it to Shofar Broadcasting P.O. Box 1909 Charleston, W.V. 25327

A lot of agents and teams feel like their business is “stable” because they're getting a steady flow of leads from referral companies, portals, and third-party sites.  And honestly, on the surface, it does feel safe: leads come in, you call them, you close a few deals, and life moves on. But here's the part most people don't say out loud: if your entire pipeline depends on someone else sending you leads, you're not actually in control of your business.  Your income is tied to whatever those companies decide to do next. You're giving up 30–40% of every check, and you're trusting that the tap won't suddenly get turned off, reassigned, or doubled in cost. That's not stability, that's dependency disguised as consistency. And because it feels easier, a lot of agents lean even harder into buying leads. They think it's the answer to a slow month or the “fix” for not having their own lead-gen system.  But buying leads doesn't solve the problem; it just keeps you stuck in the same cycle. The only real solution is learning how to create your own leads, so no company, no policy change, and no algorithm can decide how much business you're going to have next month. So how do you take control of your lead flow?  In this episode, we break down how to move from being at the mercy of lead companies to building something you actually control. We get into the lead-gen channels that still work, the overlooked power of your database, and why the real goal isn't just collecting contacts, it's building an actual audience that pays attention to you.    Things You'll Learn In This Episode  You can't build a stable business on someone else's lead flow Referral companies can shut off or reassign leads at any moment. How do you stop outsourcing lead gen and start owning every lead you create? Your database isn't enough; you need an audience A list gives you names; an audience gives you influence. How does your business change when people actually look forward to your market updates? Traditional lead gen still works Expireds, FSBOs, circle prospecting, open houses…they're still gold mines. How differently do they perform when every contact automatically becomes part of a long-term nurture engine? Consistency beats cost every time How does such a simple communication rhythm end up producing more listings than any paid referral program? About Your Hosts Greg Harrelson is a real estate agent, coach, trainer, and owner of Century 21 The Harrelson Group. He has been in the real estate business for over 30 years and has been professionally trained by coaches like Mike, Matthew, Tom Ferry, Chet Holmes, and Tony Robbins. He is in the top 1% of all Realtors nationwide. His goal is to empower his clients with the information necessary to make sound financial decisions while being sensitive to the experience they are looking for in real estate ownership. The Harrelson Group has been the leading office in the Myrtle Beach real estate market for years, and they have recently added a new office in Charleston, SC.   Abe Safa is a highly experienced real estate expert with over two decades in the industry. He is a key leader at Century 21 The Harrelson Group, where he specializes in helping clients navigate complex real estate transactions with ease. In addition to his role at Century 21, Abe is a sought-after mentor and speaker, sharing his expertise through seminars and coaching programs to help other agents succeed in the competitive real estate market. Want To Level Up Your Production? (and live anywhere in the Carolinas) Check out www.gregharrelsoncareers.com   Learn more about Infusionsoft for real estate: http://www.realestatesalessolutions.com/   Check out this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm, so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

What if the darkest day of the year was an invitation more potent than you ever realized?For this Winter Solstice episode, Cara sits down with her dear friend: Coach and Herbalist, Stephanie Burg to explore the quiet magic of this seasonal turning point, and the rituals it inspires. Stephanie shares how her work with somatics, trauma resolution, and plant medicine led her to shape her life and business around solstice archetypes, while Cara reflects on the unexpected lessons winter has taught her in both Hawaii and Colorado.Together they talk about loving the dark, honoring deep rest, and stepping out of the January 1 hustle so you can move with nature's actual rhythms. You'll also hear simple, meaningful ways to welcome the return of light without turning it into a project.Lastly, Stephanie shares highlights from her Winter Solstice Wellness and Rituals collection herbal support and deeper guidance.  Be sure to check out her herbal store at the links below. If you're craving permission to slow your pace, reconnect with the season, and add a little wonder to the longest night, this conversation will feel like a gentle exhale.Connect with Cara!Website -⁠⁠⁠https://www.caraviana.com/⁠Instagram -⁠https://www.instagram.com/cara_viana/⁠Facebook Page -⁠https://www.facebook.com/caraviana⁠YouTube -⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/caraviana⁠Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Burg provides women with the spaces and tools to liberate themselves from trauma, past conditioning, old storylines, and everything the world tells them they “should” or “shouldn't” be.A former professional ballerina, Stephanie is now a Trauma-Informed, Certified Integrative Health & Transformational Life Coach, Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Guide, Certified Breathwork Facilitator, Somatic Healing & Embodiment Guide, Andean & Amazonian Plant Medicine Apprentice, Folk Herbalist, and Sacred Circle Facilitator. With almost 13 years of experience, Stephanie supports her community through immersive retreats, private mentorship, online group programs, and her Healing Products apothecary—offering handcrafted herbal medicines and ritual tools.Stephanie's work has been featured in ABC News, Colorado Public Radio, Dance Magazine, Mind Body Green, Elephant Journal, Tiny Buddha, and other national and local publications. She was honored as one of Charleston, SC's “50 Most Progressive” celebrating the most forward-thinking individuals having an impact on the future of Charleston.Inspired by artists and leaders who break free from societal norms to share their gifts with the world, Stephanie's work is an offering of deep devotion—to uplift humanity and guide others in reclaiming their freedom, wholeness, and soul's expression.Website: https://www.stephanieburgcoaching.com/Healing Products Apothecary: https://www.stephanieburgcoaching.com/shopInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemburg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sburgcoachingInsight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/stephanieburg/guided-meditations

Today's guest is Dan Pelosi, the beloved cook, creator, and entertaining expert known for his comforting Italian American dishes, cozy kitchen content, and vibrant community of followers. Over the past few years, Dan has become one of the most recognizable and adored figures in the world of home cooking. He's also the bestselling author of the cookbooks “Let's Party” and “Let's Eat.” Dan joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about his food life, his previous life in fashion retail at places like Gap and Nike, self-care, dating, baby food as an ingredient, his NYT Cooking recipes, the HBO show “Heated Rivalry,” and what he's up to for the holidays. He also shares why he and Ina Garten should never be trapped on a desert island with each other. Order The Cake IssueTickets for our Working Lunch event in Charleston tomorrow, Thursday, December 11th, hereSubscribe to our SubstackJubilee NYC 2026 tickets hereCheck out Cherry Bombe on ShopMyMore on Dan: Instagram, website, “Let's Party” cookbookMore on Kerry: Instagram

From the November/December 2025 edition of The Scottish Rite Journal.  Any accompanying photographs or citations for this article can be found in the corresponding print edition.Make sure to like and subscribe to the channel!  Freemasons, make sure you shout out your Lodge, Valley, Chapter or Shrine below!OES, Job's Daughter's, Rainbow, DeMolay?  Drop us a comment too!To learn how to find a lodge near you, visit www.beafreemason.comTo learn more about the Scottish Rite, visit www.scottishrite.orgVisit our YouTube Page: Youtube.com/ScottishRiteMasonsJoin our Lost Media Archive for only $1.99 a month!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-F13FNBaW-buecl7p8cJg/joinVisit our new stores:Bookstore: https://www.srbookstore.myshopify.com/Merch Store: http://www.shopsrgifts.com/

Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Rhonda Coleman Wandel Podcast, Okera Banks, designer, style expert, and founder of the Okera Banks Collection and OTG Essentials, shares her remarkable journey from Charleston to Hollywood to building a global fashion brand rooted in purpose. From her early years in costume design to launching her own line, Okera opens up about courage, creativity, and the spiritual faith that has guided every pivot. Her story is a masterclass in trusting your instincts and designing a life that fits who you truly are.Key Takeaways:How Okera Banks turned her love of fashion into a purpose-driven brandThe difference between a stylist, a costume designer, and a fashion designerWhy every woman should learn to “be comfortable being uncomfortable.How faith and intuition can lead your biggest life pivotsLessons from working in Hollywood, fashion, and entrepreneurshipThe importance of legacy, community, and building “brick by brick"Meet Okera BanksOkera Banks is an American designer, style expert, and entrepreneur whose work blends elegance, confidence, and authenticity. She is the founder of Okera Banks Collection and OTG Essentials, created for women who lead with purpose and live life on the go. Her designs have been featured on CNN, VH1, and E! Online and are sold in boutiques including Hudson's Atlanta Airport and the Bank of America Marketplace by Seneca Women. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University, Okera's mission is simple: to help women “travel in on-the-go style."Meet OkeraHow She PivotedOkera Banks began her career as a costume designer and stylist in Hollywood, working behind the scenes on television and film. But her entrepreneurial spirit and design education kept calling her toward something bigger. What began as a birthday gift of handmade skirts eventually evolved into a full-fledged fashion line.“I didn't chase exposure, I just needed an outfit I couldn't find. That's how the first collection was born,” shared Okera Banks on episode 32 of the Rhonda Coleman Wandel podcast.Through fearless pivots, Okera transitioned from entertainment to entrepreneurship, creating timeless collections for women who want to look stylish while living in motion. Each piece, she says, is designed to make women feel confident, comfortable, and seen.Insights for Ambitious WomenOkera's wisdom extends far beyond fashion. She speaks candidly about resilience, financial freedom, and how obedience to God shapes her creativity and direction.“Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Don't let fear or other people's opinions talk you out of what God told you to do,” encouraged Okera Banks on the RCW podcastHer story is an empowering reminder that success is not linear, and that the real work of becoming who you're meant to be starts with faith, courage, and the willingness to pivot.Want More Like This?Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform so you never miss an episode. And if you're ready for even more honest stories, career inspiration, and powerful insights, join Rhonda's monthly newsletter. It's where ambitious women get the encouragement, tools, and behind-the-scenes wisdom to thrive—straight to your inbox. Subscribe to the newsletter and catch more episodes at RhondaColemanWandel.com

In this special four-part series, join Unpacked host Aislyn Greene as she travels to Charleston, South Carolina, to unpack the city's deeper currents. For the series finale: Charleston's performing arts scene is nothing short of extraordinary. Aislyn explores the city's world-class venues—from America's first dedicated theater to a stunning apricot-colored concert hall—and meets the people bringing opera, dance, jazz, and theater to life in the Lowcountry. In This Episode You'll Learn The remarkable 300-year history of the Dock Street Theater, where ghost stories and contemporary artists meet How the Spoleto Festival USA became an international arts destination that draws everyone from Yo-Yo Ma to Patti Smith Why the Gaillard Center is "the Carnegie Hall" of the South —and how it commissions new works that celebrate Lowcountry stories and landscapes Don't Miss These Moments [02:00] Inside the Dock Street Theater's drawing room [06:00] The record for most light bulbs blown during a single performance [11:00] Spoleto's general director on why 125 concerts in 17 days creates festival magic [13:00] The two ghosts said to haunt Dock Street Theater [18:00] Aislyn visits Cistern Yard at the College of Charleston—one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in the city [21:00] How the Gaillard Center transformed from a brutalist municipal auditorium into a world-class performance hall [24:00] The moment Audra McDonald turned off her microphone and brought the house to tears *Time stamps are estimated and may change due to programmatic advertising. Featured in This Episode Venues Dock Street Theater ⁠Gaillard Center⁠ Festivals & Organizations Spoleto Festival USA Piccolo Spoleto Charleston Stage (Dock Street's resident theater company) Chamber Music Charleston MOJA Arts Festival Charleston Literary Festival Performers The Gullah Collective Step Afrika! Complexions Contemporary Ballet (upcoming) Resources Plan your Charleston arts trip using our guides on afar.com Catch Up on the Series Missed any episodes? Here's the full Charleston series: Episode 1: To Understand the Soul of This Southern City, Head for the Water Episode 2: Charleston Serves Up More Than 300 Years of Flavor—and Every Bite Tells a Story Episode 3: The Artisans Keeping the Soul of Charleston's King Street Alive Episode 4: Opera, Punk Rock, and a 300-Year-Old Ghost: One City's Arts Scene Stay Connected Sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behind the Mic⁠⁠⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode.  Explore our other podcasts, View From Afar, about the people and companies shaping the future of travel, and ⁠Travel Tales⁠⁠⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us. Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Beneath Charleston's charm lies a history shaped by conflict, punishment, and fear—few places embody that legacy more than the Old Dungeon. For centuries, its stone walls confined pirates, traitors, dissidents, and anyone who fell on the wrong side of power. Some were held briefly. Others never left. And the stories carved into the Dungeon's past are as complex as the city itself: harsh justice, survival, corruption, and the echoes of lives abruptly altered. Today, the Dungeon stands open to the public, part museum, part warning, part memorial. Yet visitors and guides alike report that something within those walls still stirs as if the energy of its long-ago inmates hasn't quieted with time. As if some conflicts remain unresolved. We step inside Charleston's most infamous holding place to examine the lives it touched, the shadows it kept, and the lingering question: when a building has witnessed this much suffering, does the past ever truly let go? This is Part Two of our conversation. #TheGraveTalks #CharlestonDungeon #HistoricHauntings #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostStories #CharlestonHistory #SupernaturalEncounters #HauntedPrison #AmericanHistory #ParanormalPodcast Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Beneath Charleston's charm lies a history shaped by conflict, punishment, and fear—few places embody that legacy more than the Old Dungeon. For centuries, its stone walls confined pirates, traitors, dissidents, and anyone who fell on the wrong side of power. Some were held briefly. Others never left. And the stories carved into the Dungeon's past are as complex as the city itself: harsh justice, survival, corruption, and the echoes of lives abruptly altered. Today, the Dungeon stands open to the public, part museum, part warning, part memorial. Yet visitors and guides alike report that something within those walls still stirs as if the energy of its long-ago inmates hasn't quieted with time. As if some conflicts remain unresolved. We step inside Charleston's most infamous holding place to examine the lives it touched, the shadows it kept, and the lingering question: when a building has witnessed this much suffering, does the past ever truly let go? #TheGraveTalks #CharlestonDungeon #HistoricHauntings #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostStories #CharlestonHistory #SupernaturalEncounters #HauntedPrison #AmericanHistory #ParanormalPodcast  Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

The BanterThe Guys answer a listener's question about one of their favorite topics: Martinis!The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys travel to Charleston, SC to meet up with chef Orlando Pagán at his newly Michelin-starred restaurant Wild Common. They cover tasting menus, health challenges and, for some reason, Dungeons and Dragons. The Inside TrackThe Guys get real with Orlando about taking care of yourself and taking care of those around you.“I preach the same thing to my staff. Ttake care of yourself, take care of your body  because if you take care of your body, then your mind is clear, then you're a better cook, you're a better husband, you're better friend, you know what it might be. And then we all win,” Orlando Pagán on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2025BioChef Orlando Pagán is the chef behind Charleston's Wild Common, where his inventive, globally inspired tasting menus earned the restaurant a Michelin star. Trained at Johnson & Wales and seasoned in Michelin-level kitchens from Miami to San Francisco, he blends fine-dining precision with the flavors of his Puerto Rican heritage. After rising to Executive Chef at McCrady's Tavern, he took the helm at Wild Common, where his creativity — and resilience in the face of MS — define his cooking and leadership. InfoWhere do you get a great martini? EmailTheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.comWild Commonhttps://www.wildcommoncharleston.com/Orlando mentioned Dr. Wahlshttps://terrywahls.com/about/Enjoy over-decorated restaurants with Christmas cocktails through January 6, 2026https://www.catherinelombardi.com/Check out New Year's Eve in New Brunswick, NJhttps://www.newbrunswicknewyearseve.com/ Become a Restaurant Guys' Regular!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribeMagyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/restaurantOur Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

Award-winning narrator Grover Gardner joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to tell listeners about narrating one of our picks for Best Nonfiction & Culture audiobooks of 2025: Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary War epic, THE FATE OF THE DAY: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780. Gardner shares how he kept the energy up in this sprawling account of the second installment of Atkinson's Revolutionary War trilogy, which takes place just after the Battle of Trenton. Together they discuss various challenges, especially when narrating Atkinson's unique use of lists, and how impressive it was to understand the enormous, and still timely task, of winning our independence. Read AudioFile's review of the audiobook: Published by Random House Audio AudioFile's 2025 Best Nonfiction & Culture Audiobooks are: DARK RENAISSANCE by Stephen Greenblatt, read by Edoardo Ballerini THE FATE OF THE DAY by Rick Atkinson, read by Grover Gardner and the author  FOOD FOR THOUGHT written and read by Alton Brown MOTHER EMANUEL by Kevin Sack, read by William DeMeritt ORIGINAL SINS by Eve L. Ewing, read by Robin Miles, Eve L. Ewing WE THE PEOPLE written and read by Jill Lepore Explore the full list of 2025 Best Audiobooks on our website.   Support for our podcast comes from Dreamscape, an award-winning audiobook publisher with a catalog that includes authors L.J. Shen, Freida McFadden, and Katee Robert. Discover your next great listen at dreamscapepublishing.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this heartfelt and deeply meaningful wisdom conversation, I sit down with Kathleen Walker—a trusted friend of more than 25 years, a respected leadership consultant, an entrepreneur and one of the most compassionate people I know. Kathleen works with leaders, teams, and organizations to strengthen communication, clarity, and performance. But beyond her professional expertise, Kathleen brings a rare blend of empathy, insight, and lived wisdom that has shaped countless lives—including mine. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, look inward, and lead differently. Lead With Love – Leadership, Relationships & the Choice That Changes Everything We explore Kathleen's powerful "main thing" wisdom—lead with love—and how it applies in both leadership and personal life. From hiring and workplace communication to parenting, grief, friendship, and everyday relationships, Kathleen reveals how love can become a conscious, transformative choice instead of a reaction driven by fear or frustration. You'll be moved by stories of her father's influence, her journey as a leader and mother, and the simple daily practices that help her choose love again and again. This conversation is filled with encouragement, perspective, and practical insight you can apply immediately. What You'll Learn from Our Wisdom Conversation How love transforms leadership, feedback, and workplace culture The difference between reacting in fear and responding in love How relationships directly shape fulfillment, health, and longevity A Bit More About Our Wise Guest Kathleen Walker is the cofounder of Epiphany Consulting, a leadership and assessment firm serving individuals, teams, and organizations. Her professional background spans telecommunications, transportation, healthcare, law, and personal services. She specializes in communication, leadership alignment, hiring, and personal development. Kathleen is a South Charleston native, a devoted wife and mother of two daughters, and a lifelong encourager. She joins us from Charleston, West Virginia. Podcast Resources Learn more about Epiphany Consulting Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Marketing, Social Media and Graphic Design Chloe Lineberg   Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook  @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn   Help Support and Sustain This Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Buy a book from our curated wisdom collection on bookshop.org. Become a patron and support us on Patreon with funding. Episode Chapters [00:02:45] - Why hiring & onboarding are frustrating; Kathleen's keys to success [00:04:48] - Kathleen's elevator pitch; why she loves what she does [00:05:21] - Understanding our communication styles; generational differences [00:06:15] - What she wanted to be when she grew up [00:07:05] - Assessments: key to understanding ourselves and personal impact [00:08:10] - One morning at the bagel shop; how Kathleen & Skip are connected [00:09:37] - Inviting you to support our mission of delivering wisdom to the world [00:10:40] - Kathleen reveals her Main Thing [00:11:11] - The impact of a mentor - Kathleen's father; wisdom + love in action [00:13:30] - Humanity; three things every human needs (and craves) [00:15:20] - Choosing love over fear [00:18:40] - Seasons of life, friendships and community [00:20:11] - Kathleen shares a parting thought; the butterfly effect [00:22:45] - Skip's final reflection on Kathleen's wisdom lesson  

 The Arduous Southern Tour and Charleston's Splendor — Nathaniel Philbrick — In 1791, Washington undertook a grueling three-month, 2,000-mile tour of the American South over "impassable" roads designed to unite the fragmented southern states with the federal government. This journey into "terra incognita" required construction of a custom carriage and immense logistical coordination involving supplies, security, and official ceremonies. In Charleston, Washingtonwas welcomed with extraordinary luxury built entirely upon the institution of slavery and enslaved labor. Philbrickinterweaves his personal research methodology, describing the role of librarians in historical investigation, and recounts climbing the spire of St. Michael's Church. Standing 186 feet in the air where Washington historically stood created a "historical vortex," dramatically bridging the temporal gap between the eighteenth century and contemporary historical consciousness. 1755

THIS WEEK!| -The Octi PX fuzz pedal by Keeley Your calls on -How to be a front person when you're an introvert Step 1: Practice so much that you that succeeding just comes natural. Step 2: Stay focused mentally Step 3: Stay in the zone. Channel bad vibes into positive energy. Don't think about the crowd at all.. just go up and do your thing. Like it's your bedroom and the people are mannequins DIY the movie, feel good stories and more! MXPX is coming! 2026 JAN with The Suicide Machines -Friday January 9 - Vancouver, BC Commodore Ballroom -Saturday January 10 - Seattle, WA at the Showbox SOLD OUT!!!!! -Friday January 23 - Santa Cruz, CA at the Catalyst -Saturday January 24 - San Francisco,CA at the Fillmore MAR -Thursday March 26 - Washington DC at 9:30 Club -Friday March 27 - Norfolk, VA at The Norva -Saturday March 28 - Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore -Sunday March 29 - Charleston, SC at Charleston Music Hall APRIL  Saturday April 11 - Denver, CO at Mission Ballroom w/Goldfinger, Zebrahead and Home Grown https://linktr.ee/Mikeherrerapodcast Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660 --------------------- Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now! Sterling By Music Man Mike Herrera Signature StingRay Electric Bass Guitar - Orange Creamsicle MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS OG Listen or watch "Linoleum" here MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple. Support what I do at MXPX.com and also add MXPX and Mike Herrera to your music libraries on whatever streaming platfrom you use. Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

Today's guest is Roti Brown, the Los Angeles–based creative director, host, and content creator known for her cinematic tablescapes, cultural fusion recipes, and modern approach to gathering. Roti's rise has been anything but conventional—after studying political science and briefly considering law school, she found her way into the worlds of fashion, content, and food, ultimately carving out a creative career all her own. Roti has built an unexpected path that blends cooking, storytelling, visual direction, and a deep love of community. Her journey included restaurant work, early internships in media and fashion, a major role at Jenni Kayne, and a two-year stint as creative director for Ashley Tisdale French, before ultimately deciding to bet on herself full-time.Thank you to JW Marriott for supporting our show. Order The Cake IssueTickets for our Working Lunch event in Charleston on Thursday, December 11th, hereSubscribe to our SubstackJubilee NYC 2026 tickets hereCheck out Cherry Bombe on ShopMyMore on Roti: Instagram, Flavor GardenMore on Kerry: Instagram

What's up Bros? This season of Southern Charm looks like its going to be fantastic. It's gone back to its roots of a bunch of single grown up children and the chaos they bring to Charleston. Craig apparently only has two speeds, sober boyfriend or single party Craig. I guess that addiction just disappeared? Hallelujah. Anyways. Salley continues to pursue Craig despite Venita's requests. Austen catches a tinge of jealousy watching the other boys be single. Things get heated at the Literary Figures party and Austen and Craig are butting heads once again... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices