Podcasts about Lisa Morton

Join me, Lisa Morton, on The Ghost Report as we explore the chilling tale of 'Legion,' the ancient possession story that predates all Hollywood horrors. Did historical facts inspire this biblical story, or is it a mere metaphor? Dive into the mystery and decide for yourself! #GhostReport #MyNameIsLegion #possession    

”Our songs were all about how I felt being Mancunian”What does it look like to live a life immersed in the Manchester music scene and to make a city dance?Mike Pickering is the legendary Hacienda DJ, musician and former A&R for Factory Records and now, author. You can't tell the story of music in Manchester over the past 40 years without Mike in the picture.In this episode, you'll find out how Mike's punk attitude has shaped everything he's done, and how, in his mission to create spaces for the misfits, he's also allowed thousands of people to express themselves and create memories that last a lifetime.After the recent Launch of Mike's book; Manchester Must Dance: “A Life of Music, Madness and Moving on Up” he sat down with Lisa to share some of the stories that went into creating the book, like turning a Yacht showroom into the city's most iconic night club the Hacienda, signing The Happy Mondays and James to Factory Records, and putting a New Order gig on In a water tower in Rotterdam.Hear Mike's perspective on the incredible highs of being at the centre of the Hacienda and Factory Records boom as well as the lows, violence and fall of the club.--------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 30 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with MikeVia InstagramBuy his bookConnect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield:Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X Thanks to our partners on this episode of We Built This City, Car Finance 247. You can visit CarFinance247.co.uk or follow Car Finance 247 on LinkedIn to find out more about them.

Uncover America's enigmatic past with the chilling tale of the Greenbrier Ghost—hear how a spirit's whispers helped convict a murderer. Was it justice from beyond or a mother's clever ploy?

This week on the Talk Without Rhythm Podcast I'm fulfilling a Patreon Pick from TWoRP Elite Patron Kevin G who has graciously requested I book an episode with titles from my Great Unwatched Pile. To that end I will be discussing the 1967 Shaw Brothers classic The One-Armed Swordsman and pairing it up with Tsui Hark's 1995 pseudo-remake The Blade. [00:00] INTRO [01:51] Projection Booth Podcast Promo [03:01] RANDOM CONVERSATION [13:02] The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) [47:18] The Blade (1995) The Blade: Cutting Deep by Lisa Morton  [01:12:31] FEEDBACK [01:16:28] ENDING MUSIC: Rage Stained Blade by Persefone Buy The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) Buy The Blade (1995) Support TWoRP Contact Us talkwithoutrhythm@gmail.com       

He arrived with felt shoes, a bowl of mercury, and a hunger for fame. When ghost hunter Harry Price drove up to Borley Rectory in 1929, he was stepping into the role he'd spent his whole life rehearsing, and into one of the most controversial paranormal investigations in history.In this episode of Talking Strange, we dig into the strange, murky world of Harry Price: self-made skeptic, showman, and the man who declared a crumbling Essex rectory "the most haunted house in England." We trace his rise from a staged adolescent ghost hunt to the heights of British paranormal celebrity, his decades-long obsession with Borley's phantom nun, mysterious wall writings, and objects that moved on their own — and the damning posthumous expose that called it all into question.Was Price a dedicated investigator who genuinely believed? A fraud who manufactured evidence for book deals? Or something more complicated, such as a man whose craving for legend became indistinguishable from the legend itself? Whether you're a seasoned ghost story enthusiast or new to the world of paranormal history, this episode explores the blurry line between investigation and performance, belief and deception.Topics covered: Harry Price's origins and rise to fame as England's premier ghost hunter The dark history of Borley Rectory and its phantom nun legend The 1937 experiment: 48 volunteer observers and a year of documented strange occurrences The fire, the bones in the cellar, and the investigation that never truly ended The 1956 debunking — and why Borley's ghosts refuse to stay buried Sources include: Alice Vernon's Ghosted, Brian Righi's Ghosts Apparitions and Poltergeists, Lisa Morton's Ghosts: A Haunted History, and David Jaher's The Witch of Lime Street.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Talking Strange and leave a review — it helps more strange history find its audience. _______________________________________________________________ The Talking Strange Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture show featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as experts in all things strange and unexplained. Talking Strange is a creation of Aaron Sagers with production help from Michael Ahr. Host Aaron Sagers is a paranormal TV host and journalist who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel, Discovery+, and MAX streaming service. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. Connect with the show community on Facebook as well. Email us with episode ideas, guest suggestions, and spooky stories: Contact@TalkingStrange.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter/X Blue Sky Instagram Facebook TikTok Patreon (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this news-focused episode of And Now For Something Completely Machinima, Phil Rice, Tracy Harwood and Damien Valentine dive into the latest developments in gaming, machinima, AI, and virtual production. The discussion ranges from the ethics of digitally resurrecting iconic figures like Stan Lee, through major announcements from Summer Game Fest, to upcoming machinima competitions and the evolving role of AI in creative practice. Along the way, the team debates the future of social media, the impact of government regulation on emerging creators, and whether AI is a creative tool, a creative shortcut, or something in between. 01:25 – Ricky Grove's absence explained and congratulations to Lisa Morton on her lifetime achievement award02:12 – AI ethics debate: Stan Lee's voice and likeness licensed through ElevenLabs after his death07:53 – James Earl Jones, Darth Vader, AI voice replication and creator responsibility10:59 – Summer Game Fest highlights begin11:20 – Dune: Awakening receives single-player and private server options; implications for machinima creators13:27 – Alien: Isolation 2 announced; discussion of atmosphere, sound design and world-building16:03 – Star Wars: Zero Company and the cinematic potential of turn-based strategy games18:08 – Surprise announcement: a remake of the original Halo19:09 – Machinima Mayhem 2026 launches: Crowbar Productions' annual machinima competition22:31 – Reallusion Character Creator Contest 2026 and opportunities for digital artists24:15 – Reallusion's roadmap, AI Creator Studio and emerging AI-enhanced creative workflows29:12 – NVIDIA ray-traced rendering integration, Omniverse, and future production pipelines35:25 – Tracy's reflections on TikTok machinima, short-form creativity and the risks of social media restrictions38:45 – Kane Parsons, The Backrooms, and the rise of young creators shaping mainstream media44:32 – New research on how AI affects cognition and creative skills47:00 – Does AI make creators better or worse? A debate on practice, learning and creative development50:36 – AI as a co-creative partner versus AI as a replacement for creativity53:20 – Artistic practice, creative tools and whether AI is comparable to instruments, cameras and software57:00 – Ethics, responsibility and the future of AI-assisted creative work58:30 – What machinima can teach the wider creative industries about authorship, originality and transformative works1:01:12 – Final thoughts and optimism for the future of machinima and digital creativity1:01:37 – One last reminder: the Halo remake is coming1:02:00 – Closing remarksEpisode Highlights The ethics of AI recreations and posthumous digital performances  Major Summer Game Fest announcements relevant to machinima creators  New opportunities through Machinima Mayhem 2026  Reallusion's AI-powered future and creator tools  The growing creative quality of TikTok-based machinima  The potential impact of social media restrictions on emerging creators  AI, artistic practice, and the importance of maintaining creative agency  Why the machinima community may be uniquely positioned to help define ethical AI-assisted creation Whether you're interested in virtual production, game-based filmmaking, creative technology, or the future of AI in media, this episode offers a thoughtful and lively discussion on where digital creativity is heading next.Credits -Speakers: Phil Rice, Damien Valentine, Tracy HarwoodProducer/Editor: Phil RiceMusic: Phil Rice & SunoAI

Full Video:https://youtu.be/iFNYwqoE804https://www.instagram.com/janeapplegathYOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/4jqFLbiSpotify, iTunes and more. https://bit.ly/3Ey8bAWThat CLUTTER IN THE CORNER IS CONSUMING YOUR MENTAL BANDWITH.Every unopened box. Every unfinished project. Every unattended item…IS SILENTLY PINGING YOUR BRAIN and DISRUPTING YOUR CLARITY making you feel MENATLLY EXHAUSTED - IT'S THE ENERGY DRAIN NOBOBY TALKS ABOUT.Like phone notifications, CLUTTER SENDS SUBCONSCIOUS SIGNALS THAT INTERRUPT YOUR FLOW, and your ENERGETIC FREQUENCY.CONSCIOUS LIVING = SPACE FOR CLARITY. RECLAMED ENERGY. RESTORED PEACE. RENEWED PRODUCTIVITY.EPIC TRUTH BOMB

Full Video:https://youtu.be/iFNYwqoE804https://www.instagram.com/janeapplegathYOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/4jqFLbiSpotify, iTunes and more. https://bit.ly/3Ey8bAWThat CLUTTER IN THE CORNER IS CONSUMING YOUR MENTAL BANDWITH.Every unopened box. Every unfinished project. Every unattended item…IS SILENTLY PINGING YOUR BRAIN and DISRUPTING YOUR CLARITY making you feel MENATLLY EXHAUSTED - IT'S THE ENERGY DRAIN NOBOBY TALKS ABOUT.Like phone notifications, CLUTTER SENDS SUBCONSCIOUS SIGNALS THAT INTERRUPT YOUR FLOW, and your ENERGETIC FREQUENCY.CONSCIOUS LIVING = SPACE FOR CLARITY. RECLAMED ENERGY. RESTORED PEACE. RENEWED PRODUCTIVITY.EPIC TRUTH BOMB

Ever heard phantom arguments in an empty room?

What does it take to run one of the UK's most ambitious city regions?Caroline Simpson, Group Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, joins Lisa Morton to share how the region is turning devolution into real, tangible change for people's lives.Caroline has helped shape some of the most significant developments in Greater Manchester in recent years, including the Bee Network; the region's locally run public transport system. She also played a central role in developing the Greater Manchester Strategy, a plan that brings the public, private, and voluntary sectors together around a single, shared vision.You'll hear how the Greater Manchester Combined Authority identified the need for the Good Growth Fund, and how they're positioning the region as a compelling destination for outside investment. Caroline also explores what it means in practice to ensure that growth reaches all ten Greater Manchester Boroughs, so that no community is left behind.With the world watching the city's growth, development and leadership, Lisa and Caroline also reflect on what Caroline believes will define Greater Manchester's next decade.--------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 30 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Caroline and GMCAVia Caroline's LinkedIn Via GMCA LinkedInVia GMCA InstagramConnect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield:Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X Thanks to our partners on this episode of We Built This City, Car Finance 247. You can visit CarFinance247.co.uk or follow Car Finance 247 on LinkedIn to find out more about them.

Lisa's bio page: https://horrormakesushappy.com/episodes/04/lisa_morton.htmlThis chat on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/hWPFhvUJWuAAll our links: https://linktr.ee/horrormakesushappyIf you're seeing this, please remember to leave us a review!

Get ready to celebrate Pride Month with a chilling twist!

What does it mean to spend over 40 years building a career that shapes so much of who you are?Joe Gallagher is a professional world champion boxing coach and the owner of Gallagher's Gym in Moss Side. A born and bred Mancunian, Joe spends his time fighting people's corner, encouraging them to find strength and ultimately win.In this episode, you'll hear how Joe's entry into boxing at just 10 years old has formed his values, relationships and work ethic and what drives him to show up at the gym every day, even with his diagnosis of stage four bowel cancer.Joe got his start at Wythenshawe Forum ABC with legendary boxing trainer Jimmy Egan. You'll hear how formative those years were for Joe and what it means for him to return to the venue after 40 years, coaching the sons of his former rivals in a huge night of boxing on June 6th.Find out what learning to fight teaches you about people and how you can build strength that goes beyond the physical.--------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 30 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with JoeOn InstagramVia LinkedInConnect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield:Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X Thanks to our partners on this episode of We Built This City, Car Finance 247. You can visit CarFinance247.co.uk or follow Car Finance 247 on LinkedIn to find out more about them.

Unveil the spine-chilling world of M.R. James with me this week on The Ghost Report. Discover the eerie tales of England's greatest ghost story writer and feel the shivers down your spine.

How do you create a community that helps women across Greater Manchester feel seen, heard and valued?Emma Neville is a menopause coach and trained counsellor, whose work is centred around listening to and supporting women. Hear about the lessons she's learnt from spending years giving her time to supporting people across Manchester from inside some of the city's most important charities, and from raising two girls in a family that's always on the move. After struggling with early menopause, Emma is on a mission to get this generation of Manc women to be the ones to make menopause matter. You'll learn why Emma is calling this chapter of her life 'untamed' and why saying ‘no' can be a full sentence. From creating her community and holding This Is Me parties, Emma has come to understand the power of bringing a room full of Manchester women together. She tells Lisa why bottling that energy could be Manchester's next biggest export. --------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 30 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Emma, and This Is MeOn InstagramOn LinkedInVia her newsletter & CommunityConnect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield: Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X

Explore the eerie side of reality with Lisa Morton on "The Ghost Report."

‘It takes a village, it takes a city'How do you create your big Manchester Family?Fresh from the Big Manc Chippy tea event, which celebrated reaching 100 Mancs on the podcast, Lisa Morton is turning the tables in this episode. For the first time, she's the one answering questions on values, relationships, purpose, legacy and of course, the all-important chippy order.Lisa is joined by her daughter, Nina, and together they reflect on the belief systems and values that have been crucial in Lisa's life, both personally and professionally, and how those same values have helped Nina build her own relationships across Greater Manchester.You'll hear about what inspired Lisa to set up Roland Dransfield 30 years ago, the moments that have made her proud to be a manc, and those that have knocked her down. This episode is about the people who helped her back up, and the community she now calls her ‘Manchester family'.After sitting down with 100 born, bred or adopted Mancunians, find out how Lisa's view of the city region and its people has changed and what she believes it takes to build something special here.--------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 30 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield:Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA Twitter

Have you ever had something disappear and reappear in the strangest place?

Get ready for some spine-chilling revelations!

Ghostly tales on the road:

Ep 97 | What if your home isn't just a backdrop to your life, but actively shaping how you feel every single day? In this episode, Jen sits down with designer and feng shui master Lisa Morton to talk about what it means to create a healing home, and why clearing clutter might be the most underrated wellness practice you're not doing.This one goes deep. From the emotional weight of "meaningful clutter" to the ancient feng shui principle that can change how your nervous system responds to a room. Lisa brings a grounded, practical approach to home energy that's anything but woo. Whether you've been curious about feng shui for a while or you just know something in your space feels off, this conversation will give you a whole new way to look at your home.

Discover the eerie tales of the Woodbury–Story House in Altadena with me on this week's #GhostReport! From its spooky cellar to mysterious shadow figures, this haunted gem has a story to tell. Listen now to uncover its paranormal secrets!

What if your home could actually improve your energy, focus, and overall success? In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Morton, designer, Feng Shui master, and creator of the Intuitive Home Method, to break down how Feng Shui and interior design work together to create spaces that truly support your life.With over 20 years of experience transforming homes, businesses, and even luxury private aircraft interiors, Lisa shares how intentional design choices can impact your health, productivity, and happiness. We dive into practical Feng Shui tips, how designers can incorporate energy flow into their projects, and why most people are missing a major piece when it comes to creating a home that feels as good as it looks.Whether you're an interior designer, homeowner, or someone looking to elevate your space, this episode is packed with insights on creating a high-vibe, aligned home.

Explore the spine-chilling world of ultrasounds with me, Lisa Morton, in this week's Ghost Report!

“The city has been my ally; I've never been frightened to make any career changes”Han Thompson is the Production Executive for BBC's Morning Live. Her rural roots in the Cotswolds haven't stopped her from finding her place here in Manchester, something she attributes to “typical Manc chattiness and openness”, which she experienced right from the start of her time in the city region.Morning Live is a voice for the north for 90 minutes every day.Han and the team are working to make routes into the TV industry open to more people across the region. You'll hear how you make culture in the workplace more than a box tick, build a strong team and continue to nurture them.You'll hear about the mentality that has helped Han to keep moving forward when facing tough times, and the strong Manc relationships that have supported and brought her so much comfort, especially when she was in a place of grief. Those connections have made Han confident that Manchester is the place for her.As well as the people she's met in the 14 years Han's been in Manchester, she also talks about the relationships she's had with the city. For her, Manchester has been her ally, and the city has always had Han's back.—-----------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 29 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield:Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterConnect with HanVia LinkedIn

Discover the chilling tale of El Lloron, the Wailing Man, a male counterpart to the legendary La Llorona! Tune in to this week's Ghost Report as we delve into this haunting story from Durango.

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“It's exciting to be part of the city; we've got so much further to go”On this episode of Drawn Here Not Born Here from We Built This City, Lisa talks to Joe Manning, Managing Director of MIDAS, Manchester's inward investment agency.Joe explains how MIDAS is building relationships between Greater Manchester and leading global cities, creating opportunities for international businesses to invest, collaborate and grow here.You'll hear how the city region's collaborative nature attracted Joe to Manchester, via Yorkshire, London, and Cheshire, and how, as a proud Yorkshire man, he's getting leaders from all over the world excited about Manchester and the way Mancs get things done.They discuss the next decade of growth and what Manchester is really known for around the world, and why cities like Osaka Japan, are calling themselves “the Manchester of the East.”—-----------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the almost 30 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield:Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterConnect with Joe and MIDASVia LinkedInVia the MIDAS WebsiteOn this episode, We Built This City has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University. Wherever your business wants to be, Manchester Met is there to help you go further.Visit mmu.ac.uk/business or follow Business at Manchester Met on LinkedIn, to find out more.

Experience the mysterious world of Ley lines in this week's Ghost Report with Lisa Morton. Do these ancient paths hold paranormal secrets, or are they simply myths? Dive into the debate and share your thoughts! #GhostReport #LeyLines #ParanormalMystery  

“Manchester has a DNA, which is very powerful, founded on things that matter in life”Meet Manc 100.Michael Ingall is the Chairman and CEO of the property and investment group Allied London.Michael and his team have always had an incredible understanding of the energy and confidence of the city, and a vision for what it could become in the future.In this episode, you'll hear how Allied London developments like Spinningfields, St. John's, Versa Studios and Bonded Warehouse came to be.Join Lisa Morton as Michael shares his story of placemaking in Manchester over the past 20-plus years; from a chance meeting at Manchester's town hall on his first trip up from London, to building a barn in the middle of Manchester's newest district.When Lisa and Michael caught up in the summer of 2025, they were fresh from the launch of Allied London's newest development, Campfield. You'll hear how the historic Victorian market hall has been transformed into a space for thriving communities nearly 150 years after it first opened. You'll also hear about Michael's commitment to sharing spaces across the city region, to help people access new opportunities.--------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 29 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with MichaelOn LinkedInConnect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield:Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterOn this episode, We Built This City has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University. Wherever your business wants to be, Manchester Met is there to help you go further.Visit mmu.ac.uk/business or follow Business at Manchester Met on LinkedIn, to find out more.

Polly welcomes Feng Shui Master Lisa Morton to the show to offer some simple ways to improve energy flow at home. Furniture arrangements, lighting, and even plants can encourage positive energy and flow around the house. Listen for more about space clearing and practical approaches to enhancing your home office or cubicle. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at ⁠pollycampbell.substack.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the science and mystery behind #ElectromagneticFields in this week's Ghost Report with Lisa Morton!

CTL Script/ Top Stories of January 16th Publish Date: January 16th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, January 16th and Happy Birthday to Albert Pujols I’m Chris Culwell and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Woodstock elected officials sworn in to serve new terms Kemp to build roads, bridges during final year as Georgia governor Canton man charged in Christmas shopping center fire Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on raw milk We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Commercial: INGLES 1 STORY 1: Woodstock elected officials sworn in to serve new terms Woodstock kicked off the week with a swearing-in ceremony on Monday, welcoming back familiar faces and appointing new ones to key boards. Municipal Court Judge Robert Tidwell swore in Mayor Michael Caldwell and Council Members Warren Johnson (Ward 1), Colin Ake (Ward 3), and Brian Wolfe (Ward 5)—all re-elected in November. Caldwell also administered oaths to Lisa Morton, Spencer Nix, and Melissa Madigan for the Downtown Development Authority, and Rob Hogan, Ali Najafi, and Chase Roth for the Planning Commission. “Public trust is no small thing,” Caldwell said. “Congratulations to everyone stepping up to serve.” The council also made appointments to the Ethics Board and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. STORY 2: Kemp to build roads, bridges during final year as Georgia governor Gov. Brian Kemp isn’t coasting through his final year in office. Nope, he’s dropping over $2 billion into highway upgrades south and east of Atlanta—part of a $6 billion infrastructure push during his tenure. Speaking at the Georgia Chamber’s Eggs and Issues event Wednesday, Kemp credited “conservative budgeting” for making it all possible. “While some politicians just talk about affordability,” he said, “we’re actually doing something.” Big-ticket items? $1.8 billion for express lanes on I-75 in Henry County, $200 million to overhaul Georgia 316, and $250 million for local road grants. Oh, and $50 million to tackle homelessness ahead of the World Cup. Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns are laser-focused on taxes—property, income, you name it. Burns even floated eliminating homestead property taxes statewide. It’s a busy year for Georgia politics, to say the least. STORY 3: Canton man charged in Christmas shopping center fire  A Canton teenager is facing serious charges after allegedly setting fire to a vacant shopping center on Christmas Day. Firefighters were called to the Canton Village shopping center on Marietta Road around 3:15 p.m., finding smoke pouring from the roof and flames inside. Crews worked quickly—hoses out, building searched—but thankfully, no one was inside, and no injuries were reported. After an investigation involving fire officials, Canton Police, and the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Blake Louis Bishop was arrested Tuesday. He’s charged with first-degree arson, second-degree criminal damage, and loitering. The city-owned shopping center, set for demolition, required 30 firefighters and hours to fully extinguish the blaze. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    We’ll be right back. Break: INGLES 2 STORY 4: Morales breaks record, Gold returns for New Years Kickoff meet At the New Year’s Kickoff swim meet, held Jan. 9-11 at UGA’s Ramsey Center, Mila Morales of Chattahoochee Gold shattered a 19-year-old club record in the girls’ 8U 50-yard freestyle. Her time? A blazing 30.95 seconds, dethroning Lauren Case’s long-standing mark. The meet wasn’t scored—more of a post-holiday tune-up—but Chattahoochee Gold swimmers still made waves. Ava Gana stole the show with five wins, including the 12U 400 IM (4:56.31) and 200 backstroke (2:20.22). Meanwhile, Ella Malave snagged gold in the 13+ 100 breaststroke (1:05.96), and Bryston Burks dropped six seconds to win the 12U 200 breaststroke (2:48.08). Plenty of top-10 finishes, too—this team’s on fire. FALCONS: The Atlanta Falcons officially introduced Matt Ryan as their new president of football on Tuesday, and honestly, it feels like a full-circle moment. At the press conference in Flowery Branch, Ryan—who spent 14 seasons as the face of the franchise—spoke about his “unfinished business” with the team. “Since I was drafted, my mission’s been the same: help this organization win championships. We came close, had some success, but I believe we’ll get there,” he said. After retiring and working as a CBS Sports analyst, Ryan said he wasn’t looking for a new job—unless it was with the Falcons. Now, he’ll report directly to owner Arthur Blank, focusing on hiring a head coach and GM who share a unified vision. STORY 5: Georgia GOP senators target Raffensperger over voter registration lists  A group of Georgia Republican senators is pressuring Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to hand over the state’s unredacted voter registration list to the Trump administration—a move Raffensperger flatly opposes. His reasoning? State law. Sharing private voter details like Social Security numbers, birthdates, and driver’s license info is a no-go, he says. The DOJ, meanwhile, has been requesting voter lists from all 50 states, claiming it’s about ensuring accuracy. They even sued Georgia last month over the issue. The Senate resolution, led by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ allies, is mostly symbolic. But it accuses Raffensperger of “obstruction” for only providing a public version of the list. Raffensperger’s office fired back, saying he’s already complied as far as state law allows. “He won’t break the law or risk voters’ private information,” his office said. The DOJ’s lawsuit heads to federal court in Macon later this month. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on raw milk Commercial: We’ll have closing comments after this.   COMMERCIAL: INGLES 3   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. 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What makes you fall in love with Manchester and stay for three decades?Andrew Charnley is the Managing Director of Sancus, a property finance and lending company, and a long-time champion of Manchester. When he joined the business in 2024, he knew they would benefit from being part of the city's buzz and momentum, and since then, Andrew has led Sancus' expansion in the city region, backing Manchester's continued growth.It's the people who put the heart into modern Manchester. Some are born, bred or adopted, and some people feel the pull to Greater Manchester from elsewhere, but still make big contributions to the region, and We Built This City is celebrating some of those people with ‘Drawn Here Not Born Here'In this episode, Andrew reflects on more than thirty years of watching the city change. He shares the places, people and moments that have shaped and strengthened his relationship with it, and how he came to have his portrait on the walls of the famous Manchester haunt, Sam's Chop House.You'll hear about leadership and values, as Andrew opens up as to why authenticity and relationships matter, what he has learned about getting things done across the city region, and how current challenges like transport could help create a more cohesive and connected Greater Manchester.Andrew shares a powerful moment at The Christie that's stayed with him, before he and Lisa look ahead to what's next, and why protecting the city's identity and welcoming spirit matters just as much as growth.—-----------------------Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre. From that point, the business and its team members have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture.To celebrate the 29 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world.Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield: Via our websiteOn InstagramOn X FKA TwitterOn this episode, We Built This City has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University. Wherever your business wants to be, Manchester Met is there to help you go further. Visit mmu.ac.uk/business or follow Business at Manchester Met on LinkedIn, to find out more.

Forget Krampus – this ancient Christmas tradition brings a whole new level of creepy with candlelit processions and eerie legends. Tune in to this week's Ghost Report with Lisa Morton to uncover the dark tales behind this festive holiday!

If your space feels “off,” it's not just you—it might be your home trying to tell you something.Meet Lisa Morton, feng shui + reiki master, interior designer, and author of Aligned at Home: How Feng Shui and Holistic Design Can Restore Your Energy and Your Well-Being.Lisa helps people transform their spaces into reflections of their souls—places where energy flows freely, creativity expands, and life feels in harmony again.In this inspiring (and deeply grounding) conversation, Lisa shares:Her personal story of burnout and rediscovery—from designing $50 million private jets to healing homes and hearts.How feng shui and reiki work together to shift the energy of your environment (and you).Simple steps to start aligning your home right now.Why clutter, colors, and layout hold energetic clues about your life.What happens when your home's energy matches your soul's true frequency.Robyn also shares her own life-shifting experience working with Lisa on a full home energy clearing, feng shui report, and holistic design plan that helped her feel grounded, inspired, and at peace again.Whether you're moving, renovating, or just sensing that your space feels “off,” this episode will help you see your home as your most powerful mirror—and your most sacred healing partner.CONNECT WITH LISA MORTONBook: Aligned at Home – available wherever books are soldWebsite: purelivingwithlisamorton.comPodcast: Feng Shui Living Visit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

This week on Be YOU, join Jill as she revisits an exercise from two episodes ago in which listeners were asked to do a "brain dump" of their fears and worries and then rewrite/reframe them in positive ways. She encourages listeners to continue doing this exercise, even affirming that many people around the world are participating! The key part of the exercise now? As Jill explains, be aware of when you are speaking your fears and worries out loud, and immediately "flip the script" by saying the positive version out loud instead. Jill gives some examples, like if you find yourself complaining about someone being irresponsible, you could instead say out loud that they are learning and growing. She highlights that it's really important to say the positive version out loud and not just think it. Jill makes the argument that the words that we use have a lot of power and energy and that we often speak our fears and worries into existence without even realizing. By consciously flipping the script out loud, she reiterates, we can change the way we see the world and the people in it. Jill also takes a moment to plug a book written by a previous guest of the podcast, Lisa Morton – a book titled Aligned at Home: How Feng Shui and Holistic Design Can Restore Your Energy and Well-Being. Grab a copy here! Also, don't forget - Jill will be hosting an upcoming retreat - the More of Me retreat - offering a deep dive into self-discovery. Head to jillherman.com for more details! Show Notes: [01:59] - Jill encourages listeners to leave podcast reviews, and she praises her hardworking editing team. [04:53] - Jill is revisiting episode 299, highlighting the power of words through a "flip-the-script" exercise. [07:03] - Listeners all over the world are encouraged to speak positivity out loud, recognizing how words manifest energy and truth. [09:22] - Jill advises literally "striking and reversing" negative self-talk by instead saying affirming statements aloud. [11:39] - Jill reflects on how speaking of our worries only reinforces negativity. [13:55] - Jill plugs the book Aligned at Home, written by previous guest Lisa Morton! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Be You Podcast!" ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps the podcast reach more people just like you. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." I know there was something in this episode that you were meant to hear. Let me know what that is! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow Be You Podcast. There is a new episode every single week, and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out.