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The Devil Upstairs, Shadow People & Sleep ParalysisArchive Episode 25 & 30 | March 19, 2026INFO & CONTACTWebsite: https://paranormalmysteriespodcast.comTell Your Story: https://paranormalmysteriespodcast.com/tell-your-storySUPPORT THE SHOWPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/paranormalmysteriesBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/paranormalPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MG24QCZBAWRRNFOLLOW & SUBSCRIBEYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParanormalMysteriesPodcastPodcast Source: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-mysteries--2321086

Resources for combating ICE:  https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ https://raicestexas.org/ https://nipnlg.org https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org We welcome you back to another episode of Upstairs Neighbors! This week, Maya is away so our Dearest Savanah is here to play! This week Dom and Sav reminisce on their Christian girl autumn days and chat all things reality TV.  Enjoy!  Offers: Go to https://nuuly.com and use promo code UPSTAIRS to get $28 off your first month when you sign up. Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use promo code UPSTAIRS at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Podcast Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsneighborspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upstairsneighborspod Follow our Hosts:  Maya IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayamoto_/ Dom IG: https://www.instagram.com/domrobxrts/ Dom TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domnotateenmom Sav YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@savmears Sav TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savagesav Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soundtrack month continues on Haven't Scene It, and we putting on our boogie shoes with guest Upstairs Steve as we discuss Saturday Night Fever! This is Tommy's first time watching the movie.How insane is it that this is one of the highest selling albums of all time? Does John Travolta immediately announce himself as a movie star? And how jarring is that ending?All this and more on this week's Haven't Scene It!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @SceneItPodInstagram: @SceneItPodTiktok: @SceneItPodBluesky: ‪@podsceneit.bsky.socialYoutube: @HaventSceneIt- Old Glory (15% Off)

Resources for combating ICE: https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ https://raicestexas.org/ https://nipnlg.org https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org Welcome back neighbors! This week Dom and Maya reflect on Harry's appearance on Royal Court, Dom's experience getting rage baited by performative men, and comment on the rise of industry plants. Enjoy! Try EveryPlate and get $2.99 per meal on your first box, plus 10% off for a month. Go to https://EveryPlate.com slash podcast and use code upstairs299 to claim your offer. Try the new Tinder Double Date. It Starts With A Swipe. Download Tinder today. https://blissy.com/UPSTAIRSPOD and use code UPSTAIRSPOD to get an additional 30% off! Nuuly is a great value at $98 a month for any 6 styles, but right now you can get $28 off your first month when you sign up with the code UPSTAIRS. Just go https://nuuly.com and enter the code UPSTAIRS at sign up to get $28 off your first month. Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/UPSTAIRSNEIGHBORS IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsneighborspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upstairsneighborspod Follow our Hosts: Maya IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayamoto_/ Maya Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayahasatiktok Dom IG: https://www.instagram.com/domrobxrts/ Dom Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domnotateenmom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special bonus episode of Whiskey@Work, Mark Houston takes you inside the Mountain West Whiskey Festival at the historic Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City. Instead of the usual studio conversation, this episode walks through the festival itself, featuring conversations with whiskey enthusiasts, industry insiders, and newcomers discovering the spirit for the first time.Upstairs in the Presidential Suite, Jed Lirette leads a private tasting for raffle winners featuring Jack Daniel's 10, 12, and 14 Year expressions along with Tanyard Hill and the Toasted Heritage Barrel.From rare pours to the camaraderie of the whiskey community, this episode captures what makes a night like this unforgettable. Pour yourself something good and join us for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the region's most unique whiskey events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mickey-Jo's sharing reviews of four plays he's seen in the last couple of weeks in London:• While They Were Waiting at Upstairs at the Gatehouse (★★)• The Manningtree Witches at Mercury Theatre, Colchester (★★★★)• Our Town at Rose Theatre, Kingston (★★★)• Marie and Rosetta at @sohoplace (★★★★)Check out what Mickey-Jo thought of the writing, creative choices, and performances in each!check out Mickey-Jo's brand new substack newsletter:www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com•00:00 | introduction02:05 | While They Were Waiting10:02 | The Manningtree Witches19:13 | Our Town26:34 | Marie & Rosetta35:05 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resources for combating ICE: https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ https://raicestexas.org/ https://nipnlg.org https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org We welcome you back to another episode of Upstairs Neighbors! This week your neighbors bring back Tanner for another spectacular appearance. They talk about Disney romances, doctor visits, and getting spiritual for live music. Enjoy! Try EveryPlate and get $2.99 per meal on your first box, plus 10% off for a month. Go to https://EveryPlate.com slash podcast and use code upstairs299 to claim your offer. To get exclusive deals up to 50% off, go to https://MeUndies.com slash upstairs and enter promo code upstairs Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code UPSTAIRS at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/UPSTAIRS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPSTAIRS Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/UPSTAIRSNEIGHBORS IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsneighborspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upstairsneighborspod Follow our Hosts: Maya IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayamoto_/ Maya Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayahasatiktok Dom IG: https://www.instagram.com/domrobxrts/ Dom Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domnotateenmom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're bringing you a special feed drop from ReCurrent, a podcast from the Getty that explores how art, history, and culture shape the world around us. In this episode of ReCurrent, host Jaime Roque takes us back to 1980s Los Angeles, when civil wars in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua sent hundreds of thousands of people north and helped turn LA into “Little Central America.” With professor and longtime participant Rubén Martínez as our guide—someone who lived through this moment firsthand—we follow the Sanctuary Movement as churches quietly, and then publicly, open their doors to refugees the U.S. refused to recognize. Sanctuary meant food and a place to sleep, but it also meant music, theater, poetry, and posters that challenged U.S. policy while helping people process their grief. From there, we step inside Echo Park United Methodist Church, where artist and performer Elia Arce and a circle of Central American poets, musicians, and organizers transform the basement into a cultural home. We also sit with Rev. David Farley, pastor emeritus of Echo Park United Methodist, who was there to witness it all. Upstairs, families try to stay invisible on classroom floors; downstairs, performances inspired by banned writers, songs from back home, and handmade banners turn fear and exile into shared story. Our last stop is the Getty Research Institute, where researcher Jasmine Magaña—a Salvadoran Angeleno herself—is helping build a new, expansive record of this era.  Learn more about the episode here: https://www.getty.edu/podcasts/recurrent/central-american-art-and-resistance-in-1980s-la/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 “Can I move in with you?” Laurel Louise Anderson (lovingly called Miss Ma'am) posed the question to our producer and her son, Marcel Malekebu, in the summer of 2024. After nearly a year of Marcel asking and a year of her denying, the request came seemingly out of nowhere. His mom moved in, and Marcel and his wife Jenae became caregivers not only to their two very young daughters, but to Miss Ma'am. Caregiving is not an easy thing to do, but it is a holy thing to do. And in this episode, Marcel and Jenae are sharing Miss Ma'am and their lives with her with us. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey's album on Spotify and Apple! More Caregiving Episodes: ⁠Normalize “bad women” with Rebecca Woolf⁠ ⁠Patients Over Profits⁠ Shop my favorite bras and underwear at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SKIMS.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. Find your fall staples at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! All-in-one nutrition for daily performace at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DrinkAg1.com/THANKS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Rocket Money at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ rocketmoney.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Resources for combating ICE: https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ https://raicestexas.org/ https://nipnlg.org https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org We welcome you back to another episode of Upstairs Neighbors! This week, your neighbors are celebrating 2 years of the pod by bringing back hook up stories and y'all did not disappoint. From master lovebombers to men buying love spells we are scared and disturbed. Enjoy! Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/UPSTAIRS — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Go to https://nuuly.com and enter the code UPSTAIRS at sign up to get $28 off your first month. Use code UPSTAIRS for 15% barebells.com! Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at RocketMoney dot com/UPSTAIRSNEIGHBORS Go to https://DRINKAG1.com/UPSTAIRS to get a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler and AGZ Sampler to try all the flavors, plus FREE Vitamin D3+K2 and AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order! IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsneighborspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upstairsneighborspod Follow our Hosts: Maya IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayamoto_/ Maya Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayahasatiktok Dom IG: https://www.instagram.com/domrobxrts/ Dom Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domnotateenmom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Can I move in with you?” Laurel Louise Anderson (lovingly called Miss Ma'am) posed the question to our producer and her son, Marcel Malekebu, in the summer of 2024. After nearly a year of Marcel asking and a year of her denying, the request came seemingly out of nowhere. His mom moved in, and Marcel and his wife Jenae became caregivers not only to their two very young daughters, but to Miss Ma'am. Caregiving is not an easy thing to do, but it is a holy thing to do. And in this episode, Marcel and Jenae are sharing Miss Ma'am and their lives with her with us. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey's album on Spotify and Apple! More Caregiving Episodes: Normalize “bad women” with Rebecca Woolf Patients Over Profits Shop my favorite bras and underwear at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SKIMS.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. Find your fall staples at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! All-in-one nutrition for daily performace at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DrinkAg1.com/THANKS⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Rocket Money at⁠⁠⁠⁠ rocketmoney.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The house sat outside of town in rural Kansas, quiet enough that every sound carried. It wasn't especially old, but it never felt whole. Additions had been made over time, leaving rooms that didn't quite connect and spaces that felt out of sync with the rest of the structure. Even as a child, he sensed that certain areas of the house were wrong in ways he couldn't explain.Strange things happened quietly. Small personal items vanished without reason. Movement appeared outside the windows where no one should have been. Upstairs, the air felt heavier, sound behaved differently, and a short hallway seemed to demand avoidance—even in daylight.At first, these moments were easy to dismiss as childhood imagination. But years later, one of those early memories resurfaced—this time with confirmation from someone else.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #TrueParanormal #HauntedHouse #ChildhoodEncounters #Unexplained #ShadowPresence #RuralHauntings #ParanormalExperiences #GhostStories #SomethingWasThereLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

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She Was Affraid of the Upstairs

MT.Heads fronted by John Daly (Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar) and Sam Connolly (Drums), the band expands live into a powerful five-piece with Aisling Stephens McGowan (Bass), Feargal McCabe (Lead Guitar), and Callum Byrne (Trumpet). Their sound fuses groove-driven rhythms, infectious melodies, and brass flourishes, creating a unique live energy that sets them apart. As Music Crowns put it, MT.Heads “blend groove-driven rhythms with thought-provoking lyrics and genre-defying soundscapes.” MT.Heads are carving their own lane in Ireland's alternative scene, fusing introspective alt-pop with infectious grooves and a brass-tinted live sound. Following the release of their debut EP Windows Turned to Walls, the band have headlined key Dublin venues including Whelan's and The Workman's Club, most recently selling out Whelan's Upstairs, and have been featured in Whelan's Ones To Watch and the Guinness NYF Music Trail. The band's story also includes a viral moment in 2022, when drummer Sam Connolly, dubbed “Sam from Monkstown, joined The Killers onstage in front of 30,000 people at Malahide Castle, earning them widespread attention. MT.Heads have played major festivals such as Sea Sessions, supported international acts including Landon Conrath. Opening the year with their new single freezing over, MT.Heads are entering 2026 as one of Ireland's most exciting emerging alternative acts. ‘Freezing Over' is a reflective indie rock track built on twangy guitar riffs, driving drums, and a slow build into an anthemic chorus. The song captures the emotional fallout of a night of miscommunication, balancing vulnerability with momentum. Its late-night, wintery atmosphere gives space to introspection while still pushing forward with confidence and clarity. Blending indie pop and alt rock, the track sits comfortably alongside modern guitar-led indie with a nostalgic edge. Fans of Dominic Fike, The Strokes, and easy life will connect with its honest storytelling and restrained emotional weight. Known for tight performances and crowd-ready sets, the band are steadily establishing themselves as a rising presence in Dublin's indie scene.

Resources for combating ICE:  https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ https://raicestexas.org/ https://nipnlg.org https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org We welcome you back to another episode of Upstairs Neighbors! This week, your neighbors are talking about the new Bridgeton season, Jacob Elordi's insane mogging, and the ultimate ki after a double date with your bestie. Enjoy!  Go to https://EveryPlate.com/podcast and use code upstairs299 to get $2.99 per meal on your first box, plus 10% off for a month. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/UPSTAIRS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPSTAIRS. Download Tinder today: https://open.tinder.com/9K8a/Upstairs  Go to https://nuuly.com and enter the code UPSTAIRS at sign up to get $28 off your first month.  IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsneighborspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upstairsneighborspod Follow our Hosts:  Maya IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayamoto_/ Maya Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayahasatiktok Dom IG: https://www.instagram.com/domrobxrts/ Dom Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domnotateenmom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History.Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast February 9, 1954, 66 years ago, The Big Broad. Sergeant Friday is on the trail of two dangerous liquor store robbers, one of whom is a beautiful redhead. Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast February 9, 1958, 68 years ago, The Upstairs Roomer.  A robber steals $40,000 from a mortgage company then rents a room at a Safe house run by a father and daughter.  The FBI is n the case. Then, Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast February 9, 1950, 76 years ago, The Case Of Murder and The Jewel Thief.  Kansas Karl, a notorious jewel thief, decides to go straight...but doesn't get very far.  Followed by The Hallmark Playhouse, originally broadcast February 9, 1950, 76 years ago, Lincoln and the Baltimore Plot starring Victor Jory.   How the detective Pinkerton foiled a plot against the President's life. Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast February 9, 1948, 78 years ago, Reggie Stops By.   Reginald comes to dinner. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! 

He wasn't especially close to Carl—but Carl's basement was the backdrop of years of holidays: a pool table, a stocked bar, beer signs, and that unmistakable blend of stale smoke and old memories. It was the kind of place that felt frozen in time.Then Carl died.A few days after the funeral, he found himself back in that basement, alone, trying to pass time the same way he always had. But the quiet felt different—like the room was occupied by something that didn't need to speak to be noticed.Upstairs, a phone rang in a way it never used to. Voices rose. Panic hit. And suddenly everyone was moving like something had crossed a line.He went to shut down the basement lights before leaving for good. That's when the scent changed—fresh, impossible, immediate. And in the dark, a sound followed that he still can't explain.#RealGhostStories #AfterlifeSigns #ParanormalEncounter #HauntedBasement #TrueGhostStory #UnexplainedPhenomena #SpiritCommunication #CigaretteSmoke #CreepyMoments #GhostlyGoodbye Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

PopaHALLics #!59 "Train Dreams and Wonder Men"We discuss the Oscar-nominated "Train Dreams," Marvel TV series "Wonder Man," the latest "Bridgerton," and more! Plus Resident Kid Expert (age 10) reviews "KPop Demon Hunters."Streaming:"Train Dreams," Netflix. A logger (Joel Edgerton) struggles with the meaning of life in this Best Picture nominee. With Felicity Jones and William H. Macy."His and Hers," Netflix. Estranged spouses (Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal) compete to solve a murder case while both thinking the other did it."Wonder Man," Disney +. A struggling actor with superpowers (Yahya Abdul Mateen II) and a pretentious acting vet with a hidden agenda (Ben Kingsley) develop an unlikely friendship. Based on the Marvel comic."Bridgerton," Netflix. In season 4, rake Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) is intrigued by a masked woman (Yerin Ha) at a ball. Upstairs and downstairs!"Pinball: The Man  Who Saved the Game," Tubi. A young GQ writer/pinball wizard seeks out to change the game being illegal in NYC in this true story."KPop Demon Hunters," Netflix. This animated musical about a girl group battling demons is Netflix's most-watched original film, with over 500 million views.Books:"Up Jumps the Devil" and "Reincarnation Blues," by Michael Poore. Two humorous fantasies. In the first, the Devil tries to make America great to win back his heavenly love. In the second, Milo is running out of lives to become one with everything—including his true love."Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil," by V.E. Schwab. In this acclaimed novel, three female vampires over the centuries deal with love and rage.Fair use doctrine of US copyright law allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism and comment.

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Resources to support Minnesota: www.wfmn.org/funds/immigrant-rapid-response/immigrant-rapid-response-fund-donate/  https://mosaicstpaul.churchcenter.com/giving  We welcome you back to another episode of Upstairs Neighbors! This week, your neighbors are joined by the talented Destin Conrad! They ki about sags, surviving the rats of NYC, and choco tease Buzzballz. Plus, Destin talks about his growth in music. Enjoy!  Go to brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code UPSTAIRS at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Download Tinder today: https://open.tinder.com/9K8a/Upstairs  Go to https://DRINKAG1.com/UPSTAIRS to get a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler and AGZ Sampler to try all the flavors, plus FREE Vitamin D3+K2 and AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order!  Use code UPSTAIRS for 15% barebells.com! IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsneighborspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upstairsneighborspod Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/destinconrad/ https://tiktok.com/@destiiiiiiiin https://www.destinconrad.com/  Follow our Hosts:  Maya IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayamoto_/ Maya Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayahasatiktok Dom IG: https://www.instagram.com/domrobxrts/ Dom Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domnotateenmom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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For Huang Xiaozhen, the future of artificial intelligence isn't about computing power or algorithmic scale, but about something far more ordinary: the quiet click of a light switch.在黄晓真看来，人工智能的未来并不取决于算力规模或算法复杂度，而在于更为日常、甚至平凡的场景——比如轻轻按下电灯开关的那一刻。As head of business-to-business operations at MiniMax Group Inc, a rising Chinese AI unicorn, Huang sees the current wave of innovation less as a technological leap than as a transition toward being ubiquitous.作为中国新晋人工智能独角兽企业MiniMax集团的B端业务负责人，黄晓真认为，当下这股创新浪潮与其说是一场技术飞跃，不如说是一次走向“无处不在”的转变。"As the technology iterates, AI will become like water, electricity or coal — the fundamental infrastructure of our existence," Huang said. "It will be everywhere in our lives and work."黄晓真表示：“随着技术不断迭代，人工智能将像水、电、煤一样，成为支撑我们生存与发展的基础性基础设施，它将无处不在，融入我们的生活与工作之中。”The vision widely shared by AI optimists has increasingly aligned with the nation's official policy.这一在人工智能乐观主义者中广泛流行的愿景，正日益与国家层面的官方政策形成高度契合。In its recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for national economic and social development, the Communist Party of China Central Committee called for "forward-looking plans" for future industries, urging exploration of diverse technology road maps, application scenarios, business models and regulatory frameworks.在关于制定国民经济和社会发展第十五个五年规划（2026—2030年）的建议中，中共中央提出要对未来产业进行“前瞻性布局”，并鼓励探索多样化的技术路线、应用场景、商业模式和监管框架。The document explicitly listed quantum technology, biomanufacturing, hydrogen and nuclear fusion energy, brain-computer interfaces, embodied artificial intelligence and 6G mobile communications as new drivers of growth.该文件明确将量子技术、生物制造、氢能与核聚变能源、脑机接口、具身人工智能以及6G移动通信等列为新的增长动能。The confidence of China's AI practitioners received a major boost in April 2025, when President Xi Jinping visited the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center, one of the country's most active AI hubs.2025年4月，习近平主席考察上海大模型创新中心——这一全国最为活跃的人工智能集聚区之一，中国人工智能从业者的信心由此大幅提振。Standing among developers and entrepreneurs, Xi, who is also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, described artificial intelligence as "a young cause, and a cause for young people", encouraging them to align personal ambition with China's modernization drive.在开发者和创业者中间，习近平总书记将人工智能形容为“一项年轻的事业，也是一项属于年轻人的事业”，并鼓励大家将个人理想追求融入中国式现代化进程之中。According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China had more than 6,000 AI enterprises last year, while the scale of the country's core AI industry was expected to have exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan ($172.6 billion) in 2025.工业和信息化部数据显示，去年我国人工智能企业数量已超过6000家，2025年核心人工智能产业规模预计突破1.2万亿元人民币（约合1726亿美元）。The president's visit, combined with subsequent policy measures, has strengthened confidence among startups facing intense competition, according to executives working inside the ecosystem.多位业内高管表示，总书记的考察以及随后出台的一系列政策举措，显著增强了在激烈竞争环境中奋战的初创企业信心。Zhang Yun, a deputy general manager at the center, said the visit validated the pace and direction of the hub's development.该中心副总经理张云表示，此次考察充分肯定了创新中心的发展节奏和方向。"Nearly 75 percent of our workforce is under the age of 35," Zhang said. "We're seeing founders who are barely 30. As AI tools become more powerful, teams are getting smaller, younger and faster."张云说：“我们团队中近75%的员工年龄在35岁以下，一些创始人甚至刚满30岁。随着人工智能工具能力不断增强，团队正呈现出规模更小、成员更年轻、反应更迅速的趋势。”The center operates on what participants describe as a philosophy of proximity. "Upstairs and downstairs are upstream and downstream," Zhang said, referring to the close physical clustering of foundational model developers and application companies, which allows for rapid iteration and feedback.该中心运行秉持着参与者所称的“近距离协同”理念。张云解释说：“楼上楼下就是上下游”，基础模型研发团队与应用企业在物理空间上的高度集聚，使快速迭代和反馈成为可能。Yao Zhendi, CEO of Cyber Partner AI Co, said the youthfulness of the sector reflects the nature of the technological challenge itself."We're no longer doing 'one to 10' innovation, where you just improve something that already exists," Yao said.上海魂伴科技有限责任公司首席执行官姚振迪表示，该行业的年轻化正是技术挑战本身特性的体现。“我们不再是做‘一到十'的创新，只是在原有基础上改进。”他说。"We're doing 'zero to one'. There's no formula and no homework to copy. We're defining what this technology becomes."“我们做的是‘从零到一'。既没有公式可循，也没有作业可抄，而是在定义这项技术最终会成为什么。”He added that national planning documents emphasize not only AI, but the integration of embodied intelligence across industries, with a forward-looking approach to development.他补充指出，国家规划文件强调的不只是人工智能本身，还包括具身智能在各行业中的融合应用，并以前瞻性视角推动相关发展。Over the next five years, he said, AI is expected to penetrate daily life and a wide range of sectors in line with the 15th Five-Year Plan.他表示，未来五年，在“十五五”规划指引下，人工智能有望深入渗透日常生活和多个产业领域。His company is working on the convergence of the "brain", meaning large-scale models, and the "body", referring to embodied intelligence — a frontier where software meets robotics.其公司正致力于推动“脑”（即大模型）与“身体”（即具身智能）的融合，这一前沿领域正是软件与机器人技术的交汇点。Paradigm shift范式转变The national strategy outlined in the 15th Five-Year Plan proposals calls for a paradigm shift in scientific research and a focus on self-reliance in breakthroughs in chips, algorithms and data.“十五五”规划建议所勾勒的国家战略，呼吁科研范式发生转变，并将重点放在芯片、算法和数据等关键领域的自主突破上。For Wang Le, CEO of Shanghai SiliconPear Technology Co, the transformation is already playing out on factory floors and toy shelves.对上海喜梨信息科技有限公司首席执行官王乐而言，这一转型已在工厂车间和玩具货架上悄然展开。Wang's company exports to more than 30 countries and uses AI to upgrade traditional manufacturing.王乐的公司产品出口至30多个国家，并通过人工智能技术推动传统制造业升级。"We're turning toys from simple manufactured goods into high-tech consumer products," Wang said."It's no longer just about branding. It's about embedding technology to upgrade the entire supply chain, which gives Chinese products a distinct global competitive edge."王乐表示：“我们正在把玩具从简单的制造品转变为高科技消费品。这已经不只是品牌问题，而是通过技术嵌入实现整个供应链的升级，从而赋予中国产品独特的全球竞争优势。”Xi's visit to the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center came after he presided over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, highlighting the need to promote the healthy and orderly development of AI in a beneficial, safe and fair direction.习近平考察上海大模型创新中心之前，曾主持中共中央政治局集体学习，强调要推动人工智能朝着有益、安全、公平方向健康有序发展。Huang, from MiniMax, said that companies across the AI value chain are directly feeling the impact of State support. From his perspective, policies aimed at supporting models and application scenarios are accelerating innovation and technical iteration across the industry.MiniMax的黄晓真表示，人工智能产业链各环节企业正切身感受到国家支持带来的影响。在他看来，围绕模型和应用场景的政策扶持，正在加速全行业的创新和技术迭代。"It's clear that more and more enterprises, scenarios and applications are moving toward AI," Huang said. "Many new startups are designing products and use cases based entirely on current AI capabilities. This looks more like a society-wide embrace of AI, and the growth of the entire industry chain is extremely fast."他说：“可以清楚地看到，越来越多的企业、场景和应用正在向人工智能靠拢。许多新创公司完全基于现有AI能力来设计产品和应用场景，这更像是一场全社会层面的AI拥抱，整个产业链的增长速度极其迅猛。”Zhou Chen, CEO of Zhejiang Dex-Robot Intelligent Technology, said Xi has explicitly called for accelerating the application of AI in technological innovation and industrial development, a signal that Zhou sees as materially beneficial for enterprises.浙江灵巧智能科技有限公司首席执行官周晨表示，习近平明确提出要加快人工智能在科技创新和产业发展中的应用，这一信号对企业而言具有实实在在的利好意义。He pointed to concrete policy measures such as subsidized computing power and pilot programs for new models. China launched a 60 billion yuan AI industry investment fund to support the development of the whole AI industrial chain.他指出，诸如算力补贴、新模型试点项目等具体政策措施正在落地实施。同时，中国还设立了规模达600亿元人民币的人工智能产业投资基金，用于支持整个AI产业链发展。"They allow companies to be bold and try things first," Zhou said."Ultimately, it helps improve human efficiency and reduce defect rates in manufacturing."周晨表示：“这些政策让企业可以大胆探索、先行先试，最终有助于提升人效、降低制造业缺陷率。”Zhou cited incentives including free or subsidized computing resources, early access to models, and funding for major research projects as mechanisms that encourage companies to experiment.周晨列举了多项激励机制，包括免费或补贴算力资源、提前接入模型以及重大科研项目资金支持，这些都有效鼓励企业开展探索性实践。He argued that China has structural advantages in pursuing such technologies: a complete industrial supply chain, a wide range of real-world application scenarios that generate data, and growing domestic computing capacity.他认为，中国在发展相关技术方面具备结构性优势，包括完备的产业链体系、能够持续产生数据的丰富现实应用场景，以及不断提升的本土算力能力。While much of the focus remains on domestic self-reliance, officials and researchers say China's AI ambitions also have an outward-facing dimension.尽管当前重点仍放在国内自主可控上，但多位官员和研究人员指出，中国的人工智能发展目标同样具有面向国际的外向维度。International public good国际公共产品Yan Weixin, chief scientist at the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, said Xi has called for AI to be developed as an international public good that benefits humanity.上海人工智能研究院首席科学家闫维新表示，习近平提出要将人工智能打造为造福全人类的国际公共产品。Yan said China has launched initiatives related to AI reinforcement learning and sustainable development, and has begun sharing algorithms and models with partner countries, including those participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.闫维新介绍称，中国已启动多项与人工智能强化学习和可持续发展相关的倡议，并开始与包括共建“一带一路”国家在内的合作伙伴共享算法和模型。These technologies are being applied to areas such as disaster warning systems and low-carbon industrial facilities overseas, he said.他说，这些技术已在海外被应用于灾害预警系统和低碳工业设施等领域。Highlighting the link between energy and computation, he said: "AI consumes energy, and energy defines computing power. In the future, there will be deep integration between new energy and dynamic computing."他强调能源与计算之间的关联指出：“人工智能消耗能源，而能源决定算力。未来，新能源与动态计算之间将实现深度融合。”Otto Heinrich Herzog, an academician of the German National Academy of Science and Engineering and a professor at Tongji University in Shanghai, said he has been struck by the speed with which policies translate into implementation in China.德国国家科学与工程院院士、同济大学教授奥托·海因里希·赫尔佐格表示，中国政策从制定到落地实施的速度给他留下了深刻印象。"When something aligns with strategy in China, it really gets implemented," Herzog said. "That's something you don't experience in the same way in Europe."赫尔佐格说：“在中国，只要一项举措符合国家战略，就会真正被执行落实。这是在欧洲难以同样体会到的。”forward-looking /ˌfɔːwəd ˈlʊkɪŋ/前瞻性的embodied artificial intelligence /ɪmˈbɒdid ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəl ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/具身人工智能value chain /ˈvæljuː tʃeɪn/价值链pilot program /ˈpaɪlət ˈprəʊɡræm/试点项目dynamic computing /daɪˈnæmɪk kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/动态计算

The inn was supposed to be simple. Old, quiet, a place where everyone eventually goes to sleep because there isn't much else to do. The kind of place where the building's age explains most sounds—until it doesn't anymore.As the night stretched on, something above them refused to settle. It wasn't subtle, and it wasn't shy. The noise filled the space with certainty, as if movement itself was the point. Conversation slowed. Attention drifted upward. No one wanted to be the first to say it out loud.What made it worse wasn't fear—it was logic. The kids were asleep. The rooms were accounted for. The explanations ran out, but the sound didn't.They didn't leave in a panic. They just couldn't wait to go. #RealGhostStories #HauntedInn #ParanormalEncounter #TrueGhostStory #MichiganHaunting #Unexplained #GhostPodcast #CreepyFootsteps #HauntedTravel 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:

From Crisis to Opportunity When the Wrangler plant closed its doors in Page County over two decades ago, the community faced a crossroads. However, what could have been a devastating blow instead became the catalyst for educational transformation. Dr. Kim Blosser, President of Laurel Ridge Community College, talks with Janet Michael on The Valley Today to reflect on how the Luray-Page County Center has spent 20 years opening doors for students who once had limited access to higher education. Geography as Destiny Before the center opened, Page County students faced a challenging reality. Located in a valley surrounded by mountains, they endured 45-minute to 90-minute commutes to reach the nearest Laurel Ridge campuses in Middletown or Warrenton. Consequently, many students simply gave up on their educational dreams or opted for Blue Ridge Community College in Harrisonburg, which offered an easier drive without crossing mountain passes. "Students in that county had to go the furthest from any other of our localities," Dr. Blosser explains. This geographic isolation meant that Page County residents were effectively cut off from the educational opportunities available to their neighbors in other parts of the Laurel Ridge service area. A Community Rallies Fortunately, local leaders recognized the urgent need for change. When the Wrangler plant closed, the town of Luray acquired the annex building. Together, the county and town invested in renovating part of the facility, offering the college space for minimal rent. This partnership created not only a retraining center for displaced workers but also a permanent educational presence in the community. The impact proved immediate and profound. Federal Trade Act funding helped former Wrangler employees pursue new careers through education. Dr. Blosser shares the touching story of Cindy, a former plant worker who earned her associate's degree and spent her entire second career working at the Luray-Page Center—until her recent retirement after nearly 20 years of service. Meanwhile, another former employee went on to become an elementary school teacher, demonstrating how access to education can completely transform lives. Outgrowing the Original Vision As the years passed, however, the old Wrangler annex building began showing its limitations. While the space worked well for traditional classroom subjects like English and history, it couldn't accommodate science labs, electrical training, or HVAC programs. Moreover, the aging facility required increasingly costly repairs, and the town no longer owned the building—a private company did. "Our students deserved better," Dr. Blosser recalls thinking. The college began searching for alternatives, examining various existing buildings throughout the county. Yet each option presented similar challenges: they were outdated structures requiring extensive renovation with uncertain outcomes. Building a Dream Then came a breakthrough. The Jenkins family stepped forward with an extraordinary offer: they would donate land for a new campus. Located behind Walmart in a central, easily accessible location, the site seemed perfect. What followed was nothing short of remarkable. The Laurel Ridge Educational Foundation launched an ambitious fundraising campaign, ultimately raising over $4 million from Page County residents and businesses. "They were just desperate not to lose the college," Dr. Blosser notes. "They know it's the heart of economic development." Despite supply chain challenges during the pandemic—including having to switch brick suppliers mid-construction—the project moved forward with impressive speed. A Campus for the Future Today, Jenkins Hall stands as a testament to community vision and determination. Unlike traditional institutional buildings, the facility features warm wood beams, open ceilings, and panoramic mountain views. The design intentionally creates a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the natural beauty of Page County. The first floor houses specialized labs that were impossible in the old location. Students now learn electrical work, HVAC systems, and heavy equipment operation in a dedicated trades lab. Across the hall, a modern science lab enables anatomy and physiology courses—essential prerequisites for health profession programs. Additionally, the building serves as home to the region's only Physical Therapy Assisting program, drawing students from an hour and a half radius. Upstairs, the design becomes even more innovative. Three classrooms feature soundproof movable walls that collapse to create one large space accommodating up to 100 people. This flexibility allows the center to host dual enrollment graduations, chamber of commerce job fairs, and corporate meetings—addressing a critical shortage of community gathering spaces in Page County. More Than Just Classrooms Throughout our conversation, Dr. Blosser emphasizes that Laurel Ridge operates as a "comprehensive community college." This means serving everyone from adult basic education students to those pursuing the first two years of a bachelor's degree. The college offers GED preparation, English as a Second Language classes, short-term workforce training, corporate education, and traditional transfer programs. "We can serve as many as 20,000 individuals in a year," Dr. Blosser reveals. Furthermore, approximately 50 percent of transfer program classes now offer online options, providing crucial flexibility for working adults and parents. While hands-on programs like welding and phlebotomy require in-person attendance, students can increasingly customize their schedules by mixing on-campus and online coursework. The Door to Tomorrow Perhaps the most intriguing detail about Jenkins Hall involves a door on the first floor that appears to lead nowhere. However, Dr. Blosser eagerly points it out on every tour she gives. The architectural plans show this door will eventually connect via a breezeway to a second building—one that doesn't exist yet. "That door doesn't go nowhere," she insists with a smile. "There is something beyond that building. We just have to wait, and when that moment arrives, be ready to move." This forward-thinking approach reflects the same vision that transformed a closed factory into an educational hub two decades ago. As Page County continues growing—with new townhomes and developments surrounding what was once an isolated field behind Walmart—the college stands ready to expand its mission once again. Looking Ahead While Dr. Blosser modestly suggests she'll likely retire before the center's 40th anniversary, she remains confident about continued growth. The rapid changes of the past 20 years—from distance learning via Old Dominion University in a small computer room to today's sophisticated online platforms—hint at even more dramatic transformations ahead. For now, the Luray-Page County Center continues fulfilling its founding mission: ensuring that geography no longer determines educational destiny. Whether students seek workforce credentials, transfer degrees, or personal enrichment, they can find opportunities right in their own community. After 20 years, that door the Jenkins family helped open remains wide, welcoming anyone ready to walk through and discover what lies beyond.

Growing up in a haunted house wasn't a nightmare for this listener — it was thrilling. For more than a decade, the activity felt almost routine: objects moving, toys turning on without batteries, whispers in the dark, and the sense that familiar spirits shared the space.But not all of them were friendly.One presence lived in the attic — unseen, oppressive, and unmistakably hateful. Most of the time, it stayed up there. When it didn't, the house changed. The air thickened. Thoughts turned dark. The body went numb.At twelve years old, the listener finally convinced their dad they were responsible enough to babysit their baby cousin alone. It should've been simple: sit in the living room, keep an eye on a giggling baby learning to crawl.Then a single thud sounded from the kitchen… and the screaming started above their head.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #HauntedHouse #AtticEntity #DemonicPresence #PoltergeistActivity #TrueGhostStory #ParanormalEncounter #CreepyKidsStory #UnseenEntityLove 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:

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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for January 14th Publish Date:  January 14th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, January 14th and Happy Birthday to Dave Grohl I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal East Cobb protest calls to end ICE after deadly shooting Interstate lane closure advisory for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project ‘Ready to work for it’: Miss Cobb County 2026 looks toward Miss Georgia competition All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: INGLES 5 STORY 1: East Cobb protest calls to end ICE after deadly shooting The intersection of Johnson Ferry and Roswell roads buzzed with energy Sunday afternoon as over 150 protesters gathered for the “ICE Out for Good” rally, part of a nationwide movement calling for the abolition of ICE. Chants of “No ICE, no fear, immigrants are welcome here” echoed across the streets, accompanied by honking horns and waves from passing cars. Protesters held handmade signs with messages like “Melt ICE,” “Justice for Renee,” and “Keep Orwell fiction.” The rally followed the recent fatal shooting of Renee Good, a Minneapolis woman, by an ICE agent during an immigration operation. Protesters, led by Indivisible Cobb, called out what they described as ICE’s unchecked violence. “This is about justice,” said Susan Lopez of Smyrna. “ICE is overstepping, and it’s time to hold them accountable.” Not everyone agreed. Terry Frost, a lone counter-protester, stood silently with a Trump campaign flag, voicing his support for ICE. “I can’t stand with people defending criminals,” he said. The protest remained peaceful, with no arrests reported. STORY 2: Interstate lane closure advisory for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project  Heads up, drivers: weather permitting, GDOT contractors will be closing lanes around the I-285/I-20 West Interchange for a major reconstruction project. Expect delays, lane shifts, and some frustration—so plan ahead. The project? Widening ramps, adding collector-distributor lanes, and improving traffic flow. But first, the closures: I-285 Northbound: Cascade to Bolton, nightly Jan. 12-16. Single-lane closures start at 9 p.m., double-lane closures at 11 p.m. I-285 Southbound: Hollowell to MLK Jr. Drive, same deal. I-20 Westbound: Anderson to Riverside, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. I-20 Eastbound: Riverside to I-285, alternating lane closures. Flagging operations and pacing will also hit nearby roads. Check 511ga.org for updates, and drive safe! STORY 3: ‘Ready to work for it’: Miss Cobb County 2026 looks toward Miss Georgia competition   For Dominique Verville, crowned Miss Cobb County 2026 last August, life’s best moments often sit just past fear. “Fear shows up when something matters,” the 23-year-old from Kennesaw told the Kiwanis Club of Marietta on Thursday. “It doesn’t mean you’re unprepared—it means you’re standing at the edge of growth.” A graduate of Auburn University with degrees in aviation management and finance, Verville is a classically trained dancer, a licensed pilot, and now an aviation insurance underwriter. But her heart? It’s in service. Through her nonprofit, Hearts for Heroes, she supports veterans transitioning to civilian life, delivering supplies and reading her children’s book, Dear Soldier, to students. “The crown isn’t about me,” she said. “It’s about serving others.” We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: INGLES 5 STORY 4: Mableton swears in new councilmembers, elects mayor pro tem The Mableton City Council kicked off the year with a packed agenda—and a little drama. New council members Cassandra Brown and Michael McNeely were sworn in, while Debora Herndon, reelected unopposed, will take her oath later this month. Then came the vote for mayor pro tem. After a 3-3 tie between Ron Davis and Keisha Jeffcoat, McNeely flipped his vote in a second round, giving Davis the role with a 4-2 majority. “Big shoes to fill,” Davis said, “but I’m ready to make this city the best it can be.” The council also approved Mableton’s participation in HUD’s Community Development Block Grant program, partnering with Cobb County to fund affordable housing, infrastructure upgrades, and economic development. STORY 5: Wood you believe it? New art exhibits open in Marietta   Two fresh exhibitions are taking over the Marietta-Cobb Museum of Art and they couldn’t be more different. Downstairs, “Georgia Wood Artists” showcases 50 stunning woodworks from 39 Georgia artists—everything from bowls to mandolins to abstract sculptures. Upstairs? Lawrenceville painter Maya Perez-Lugones makes her solo debut with a series of bold, surreal bathroom scenes. “It’s like night and day,” said museum director Sally Macaulay. “Every piece evokes something different. I love hearing what people feel.” Perez-Lugones’ work, inspired by light bouncing off bathroom surfaces, explores ego and compulsion. Meanwhile, the wood exhibit highlights craftsmanship, from whittling to woodturning. Tickets are $10; kids under 6 get in free. Break: STORY 6: Braves re-sign reliever Tyler Kinley    The Braves are keeping their bullpen busy this offseason, signing right-hander Tyler Kinley to a $3 million deal for 2026, with a $5.5 million club option for 2027 (or a $1.25 million buyout). Kinley, 34, was lights-out last season—5-0 with a ridiculous 0.72 ERA in just 25 innings after being traded from Colorado in July. Not bad, right? This move follows Atlanta’s other bullpen splashes: a $45 million deal for Robert Suarez and a $16 million re-signing of closer Raisel Iglesias. STORY 7: Health inspection follow-up brings big change for Hoboken Cafe  The Hoboken Café on Whitlock Avenue, a local favorite for Italian eats, bounced back this week after a rough health inspection in December. The follow-up? A shiny 97 out of 100—an “A” for food safety excellence. Back in December, though, things weren’t so great. The café scored a 69, just one point above a failing grade. Violations included raw meat stored above ready-to-eat foods, cooling and reheating issues, and sanitizer buckets with way too much solution. The last inspection found just one issue—improper cooling for stuffed peppers, which was fixed on the spot. Management says everything’s been addressed. We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: INGLES 5 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yvonne Nash didn't grow up in church. She grew up above her parents' bar in Milwaukee, exposed early to a world most kids never see.Years later, a simple invitation to feed the homeless changed everything.In this conversation, Ralph Moore talks with Yvonne about:Why attending church didn't transform her (but discipleship did)What raw, first-generation faith looks like todayWhy Gen Z conversions don't look like past revivalsAnd how God is reaching thousands through TikTok, not church buildingsYvonne is now an ordained pastor discipling people online who have no religious memory to return to—only hunger, wounds, and questions.

On this week's Haven't Scene It, Tim & Tommy head to LA to discuss True Romance with guest Upstairs Steve! This is Tim's first time watching the film.Who is the best heat check performance in this movie? Is this Quentin Tarantino's most autobiographical movie? And why did he have Tony Scott direct this? All this and more on this week's Haven't Scene It!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @SceneItPodInstagram: @SceneItPodTiktok: @SceneItPodBluesky: ‪@podsceneit.bsky.socialYoutube: @HaventSceneIt- Old Glory (15% Off)

We welcome you back to another episode of Upstairs Neighbors! This week, Keilan is back from London to talk about his experience living abroad, eating red meat with the girls, and what actually happens to male chicks. Enjoy!  Go to https://Brooklynbedding.com and use promo code UPSTAIRS for 30% off sitewide Check out Star Trek: Starfleet Academy streaming January 15th exclusively on Paramount+ Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/UPSTAIRS  Get a FREE AG1 duffel bag and FREE AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order https://DRINKAG1.com/UPSTAIRS  IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsneighborspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upstairsneighborspod Follow our Hosts:  Maya IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayamoto_/ Maya Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayahasatiktok Dom IG: https://www.instagram.com/domrobxrts/Dom Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domnotateenmom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quincy Ohio born, career Columbus Ohio Firefighter, Brian Weiskittle, opens 2026 with his insights and backstory. Many shout outs of appreciation along his musical journey include his "overhaul crew", Eric Gnezda, Alibi's, John McGill, "Murphy's Upstairs", Grove City, Anthony Clay, lots more, and the Truth. Brian has produced an original album, and plans an additional EP release in 2026! This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We welcome you back to another episode of Upstairs Neighbors! Your neighbors talk about how transformative this year has been, disconnecting from the internet, and building their mood boards. Plus, Maya gives tips and tricks on how to manifest for the new year. Enjoy! Go to https://EveryPlate.com slash podcast and use code upstairssteak to get $2.99 per meal on your first box, plus free steak for a month. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/UPSTAIRS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPSTAIRS. IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsneighborspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upstairsneighborspod Follow our Hosts:  Maya IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayamoto_/ Maya Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayahasatiktok Dom IG: https://www.instagram.com/domrobxrts/ Dom Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domnotateenmom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a very special Christmas Day episode, a quiet moment just for you, tucked inside the chaos, the noise, the joy and the overwhelm of today. If you're listening to this hiding in the loo for five minutes… stirring gravy… feeding the baby… or sitting in the car for a breather before going back inside — this message is from my heart to yours. Christmas has a way of amplifying everything. The joy, the expectations, the mental load, the pressure to make it all magical. And so many of us arrive at today feeling stretched, emotional, tired, or holding far more than anyone ever sees. This episode is my love letter to you - doing the invisible work, the emotional labour, the holding-it-all-together. A moment to breathe. A moment to be seen. A moment to be reminded of your worth. This is not an episode to learn from or “do” anything with — it's one to feel. A moment to pause, breathe, and let yourself be held for once. Wherever you are today, in the noise, the calm, the joy, the heaviness — I am sending you so much love. Merry Christmas Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. Connect with Zoe: Follow Zoe on Instagram  Get Zoe's Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations' This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women's supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkind Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome you back to another episode of Upstairs Neighbors! Your neighbors talk about the realness of life, Jeff Goldblum's cursed CGI, and flatlining at the Thanksgiving feast. Plus, Maya gives tips on how to buy a car. Enjoy! Check out https://www.squarespace.com/UPSTAIRS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPSTAIRS. Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code UPSTAIRS at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. Go to https://EveryPlate.com slash podcast and use code upstairssteak to get $2.99 per meal on your first box, plus free steak for a month. Go to https://Quince.com/UPSTAIRS for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsneighborspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upstairsneighborspod Follow our Hosts:  Maya IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayamoto_/ Maya Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayahasatiktok Dom IG: https://www.instagram.com/domrobxrts/ Dom Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domnotateenmom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!In this episode we're discussing a life update which is renting out part of our home + kitchen renovations we are doing.We are breaking down the financial lessons we're learning as a physician household with tenants. FREE DOWNLOAD -  7 Considerations Before Starting Locum Tenens - https://darkos.lpages.co/7-considerations-before-locumsSIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Send us a Voice Message - https://www.speakpipe.com/docsoutsidetheboxHave a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860 Instagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comTwitter: @drniidarkoMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is sponsored by Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at https://setforlifeinsurance.com/

We welcome you back to another episode of Upstairs Neighbors! Your neighbors talk about getting the house tour at the Sabrina Carpenter concert, hitting Christmas bars, and reaching Alani Nu flow state. Plus, Dom tries to rhyme for as long as she can. Enjoy! Go to https://Quince.com/UPSTAIRS for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/upstairsneighbors today.   Find your curl confidence and take the Curl Quiz at https://Curlsmith.com for 10% off your first purchase or find them today at Ulta Beauty. IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstairsneighborspod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upstairsneighborspod Follow our Hosts:  Maya IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayamoto_/ Maya Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayahasatiktok Dom IG: https://www.instagram.com/domrobxrts/ Dom Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domnotateenmom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This haunting began in an ordinary rental home in Alberta, a house with nothing remarkable in its history… yet something deeply wrong in its foundation. A five-year-old girl walked in and felt it immediately: the basement wasn't just a room. It was a presence. A watcher. A boundary she was never meant to cross. And then came the lights. Not the soft, drifting orbs of folklore—but sharp, electric white spheres trailing neon blue, moving with speed and intention across a darkened doorway. Night after night, they appeared. Night after night, they watched. Night after night, something territorial made it clear: You don't belong here. Upstairs offered relief. Outside did not. A mist in the backyard followed her steps, hovered at the edges of her sight, gathered beneath a willow tree that felt older—and darker—than the yard itself. As an adult, she still remembers the pressure in the air. The way the shadows moved wrong. The feeling of being known by something unseen. Some hauntings fade. This one never did. #RealGhostStories #TerritorialSpirits #HauntedHouses #ParanormalEncounters #BasementHaunting #Orbs #SupernaturalStories #TheGraveTalks #HauntedCanada #UnexplainedMysteries  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 haunting began in an ordinary rental home in Alberta, a house with nothing remarkable in its history… yet something deeply wrong in its foundation. A five-year-old girl walked in and felt it immediately: the basement wasn't just a room. It was a presence. A watcher. A boundary she was never meant to cross. And then came the lights. Not the soft, drifting orbs of folklore—but sharp, electric white spheres trailing neon blue, moving with speed and intention across a darkened doorway. Night after night, they appeared. Night after night, they watched. Night after night, something territorial made it clear: You don't belong here. Upstairs offered relief. Outside did not. A mist in the backyard followed her steps, hovered at the edges of her sight, gathered beneath a willow tree that felt older—and darker—than the yard itself. As an adult, she still remembers the pressure in the air. The way the shadows moved wrong. The feeling of being known by something unseen. Some hauntings fade. This one never did. #RealGhostStories #TerritorialSpirits #HauntedHouses #ParanormalEncounters #BasementHaunting #Orbs #SupernaturalStories #TheGraveTalks #HauntedCanada #UnexplainedMysteries 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:

Lot 104 : The People Upstairs Won't Stop Singing “Happy Birthday” The People Upstairs Won't Stop Singing “Happy Birthday” Consigned by: Helena Castellan Starring April ConsaloRomy EvansMike ThomsTrevor Shand, Scarlett Shand, Everett Shand, Jade Shand https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1o5t2a3/the_people_upstairs_wont_stop_singing_happy/ The Dry Bones Ritual Narrated by Gwyneth Glover Featuring Stephen Knowles as The Antique Dealer Theme music by The Newton Brothers Additional music byCO.AG (coagmusic@yahoo.com) Clement Panchout Vivek Abhishek SUBSCRIBE to them on YOUTUBE: / vivekhsihba  LIKE them on FACEBOOK:  https://rb.gy/nhgn0iFollow them on Spotify/ iTunes/ Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/rxdcjqt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some stories you protect your kids from. This time, the story walked straight into her room. Angela from Mid-Michigan had followed the heartbreaking news of a young boy who vanished from a campground over the Fourth of July weekend—a child with autism, just like her son. She kept the details to herself: the boy's age, his face, the striped shirt, the dark shorts… and the heavy feeling that he wasn't coming home alive. Her daughter never saw the news. No TV in her room, no overheard conversations. Just a quiet afternoon alone upstairs—until she came downstairs pale and shaken, telling her mother there was a little boy in her room. When Angela asked what he looked like, the description that followed matched the missing child on the screen almost perfectly. Was it a final attempt to be seen, to be recognized, to not just disappear beneath a headline? Or did a child who felt invisible in life finally find the one person who could see him in death? #ghoststory #truehaunting #childspirit #paranormalencounter #missingchild #michigan #psychickids #afterlife #emotionalhaunting #realghoststories 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:

Some workplaces feel stressful. Others feel busy. But in one Las Vegas RV dealership, the upstairs warranty office felt… inhabited. Before she even settled into her new role, the people working there warned her that things happened in that room. Files moved. Shelves cleared themselves. Sounds carried that no living person could've made. She didn't believe any of it—until the day she heard bare feet sprint across an empty office… and realized she wasn't the only one who'd heard them. From footsteps that shouldn't exist to someone rifling through cabinets when no one was there, this is the story of a workplace where the ghosts never clocked out—even when the people did. #realghoststoriesonline #hauntedoffice #paranormalactivity #ghostfootsteps #lasvegasghosts #trueghoststory #hauntings #ghostencounter #creepyworkplaces #supernaturalstories 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:

Before she understood ghosts, she understood fear. At five, her new bedroom was in the basement—a cold, waiting space that seemed to breathe when she didn't. The first night she saw them, two white-blue orbs darted across her open doorway, bright as electricity, silent as thought. They came again and again, hovering like curious fish in air too still for comfort. Her mother said it was imagination. But the girl knew better. Upstairs was safety. Downstairs was presence. The air pressed close, humming with attention that felt almost intelligent. Outside, the unease followed her to the backyard, to the willow that never moved quite right, and the moss-covered fountain that seemed to remember water. A pale mist drifted where no fog should form—watching, always stopping just short of her reach. She can still picture the blue light flickering through the dark—less like threat, more like recognition. Because some hauntings don't want revenge; they want remembrance. And sometimes, when a child notices what adults can't, that's enough to set the dead free. #Orbs #RealGhostStories #HauntedChildhood #BasementHaunting #BlueOrbs #ParanormalEncounter #TrueHaunting #GhostLights #UnexplainedPhenomena #SpiritCommunication 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:

Before she understood ghosts, she understood fear. At five, her new bedroom was in the basement—a cold, waiting space that seemed to breathe when she didn't. The first night she saw them, two white-blue orbs darted across her open doorway, bright as electricity, silent as thought. They came again and again, hovering like curious fish in air too still for comfort. Her mother said it was imagination. But the girl knew better. Upstairs was safety. Downstairs was presence. The air pressed close, humming with attention that felt almost intelligent. Outside, the unease followed her to the backyard, to the willow that never moved quite right, and the moss-covered fountain that seemed to remember water. A pale mist drifted where no fog should form—watching, always stopping just short of her reach. She can still picture the blue light flickering through the dark—less like threat, more like recognition. Because some hauntings don't want revenge; they want remembrance. And sometimes, when a child notices what adults can't, that's enough to set the dead free. #Orbs #RealGhostStories #HauntedChildhood #BasementHaunting #BlueOrbs #ParanormalEncounter #TrueHaunting #GhostLights #UnexplainedPhenomena #SpiritCommunication 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:

Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg host HOT 97's flagship program "Ebro In The Morning!" on today's episode 11/11/25 - Laura’s Flight Horrors, Airline Employees Call In, Sydney Sweeney Responds to Backlash, Donald Trump Wants the Commanders Stadium, Having an Upstairs, Lil Uzi Lawsuit, Michael Jackson Movie, and much more! All that and more on Ebro In The Morning! To be a part of the Gurus email theguru@ebrointhemorning.com To be a part of Freedom Friday email info@ebrointhemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.