The Warehouse

Objects and things that are meant to be enjoyed for a short period of time are classified as ephemeral, and with most comic books being made of paper and ink, without care they don't last long. But these days many collectors prioritize the protection of the things they collect, rather than the enjoyment of them. Keeping their comic books encased in plastic where they cannot be read. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Ned Stacey, a local legend in the comic book arena, to learn more about collectors, comics, and ephemera.

Craft Beer is a lot like the big-name brews at the grocery store, but since it’s often produced in lower quantities, makers can be more experimental with styles and processes. Tallahassee is home to a handful of local breweries—like Ology, which has been producing craft beers since 2017. Josh Johnson is sitting down with the brewery’s co-founder Nick Walker to learn more about the process and art behind craft beer.

Bluegrass music can trace its roots to 1940s Appalachia, but since its initial rise in popularity it has become a staple American genre ever since. This week, Tom is About Town and he is talking with the Kenny Hill band, a local bluegrass group that can trace its roots back to the 1970s. They discuss bluegrass in the modern day, playing in Tallahassee, and the close-knit structure of the band.

Historical preservation is a hot button issue and has been for a few years. Many can agree on the general importance of preserving history, but deciding what to preserve and what to remove has been a controversial conversation for decades and recently has seen a spike in volatility due to added political pressures. Just recently we have seen military bases renamed to remove the mention of confederate generals, only for the renaming to be revoked. Josh Johnson is sitting down with local historical preservationist and co-founding Executive Director of the Florida Civil Rights Museum, Delaitre Hollinger, to learn more about historical preservation…

This conversation originally took place in February of 2025, when Roy Wood Jr. was in Tallahassee for a Black History Month Fireside Conversation with Florida A&M University. In this episode, host Josh Johnson sat down with Roy Wood Jr., the renowned comedian, actor, and proud Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus. They discuss his journey from FAMU to stand-up comedy, his time on The Daily Show, and how his Tallahassee roots shaped his career.

Graffiti is a controversial art to say the least, some think it can make a dull or rundown area look beautiful, while others consider it a crime. We do know that graffiti is an ancient form of expression that we can see evidence of thousands of years ago, ranging from cave paintings to markings on the city walls of Pompeii. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Matt Shanaghan, a local muralist and graffiti expert, to discuss the history of graffiti, the controversy surrounding it, and what it can add to a community.

The history of Tattooing goes back to the neolithic age, the period when humanity began its first transitions from hunter-gathers to farming. So, as an art form tattooing is old, about as old as any other art. And while tattoos can be seen across the globe, their meaning can vary vastly from culture to culture. One culture may expect tattoos to be given at the “coming of age”, while others may associate them with degeneracy. Josh Johnson sat down with Thomas Bacot, a tattoo artist and shop owner, to discuss the history of tattoos, the local sentiments and styles.

This week… Tom is About Town, and he is on location and talking with a Leon County school administrator and two officials from the Holocaust Education Resource Council (HERC), that were part of a group of 11 that traveled up to Washington D.C. to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the United Stated Holocaust Memorial Museum. The goal of the trip was to bring the lesson learned at these museums back to Leon County students and the community in general… This interview was recorded on-site.

Evan Rossi is filling in the host’s seat this week, and is sitting down with Kevin Cole and Madeline Giovannelli, the organizers of VHS Fest. The festival is an all-day event filled with buying, selling, trading, and watching your favorite movies on VHS. Although many consider VHS an antiquated technology, there is seemingly a lot of joy still to be found popping in a cassette and hitting play.

Spaces for art are always important, especially in close knit communities. This week, Josh Johnson is sitting down with Kena Bwembya, the owner of Bwembya’s Market, an art gallery and gift market located in downtown Quincy, Florida.