Pottery and ceramics are fundamental aspects of humanity. Thousands of years ago some ingenious person discovered mixing clay with water, and letting it dry, would create a hardened vessel. This allowed humans to not only store but also share food with each other. Over the millennia, people have worked to perfect the craft of pottery and to showcase their skills and passions with the art of ceramics. Josh Johnson is talking with Susan Stelzmann, the founder of Tallahassee Clay Arts, to see how this classic tradition is practiced modernly.

Last year, Tallahassee celebrated its bicentennial, and the Tallahassee Historical Society was at the center of many of the festivities. The rich tapestry of Tallahassee’s history spans many different periods and includes several diverse cultures. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Will Gandy, the assistant curator of the Tallahassee Museum and vice president of the Tallahassee Historical Society, to discuss Tallahassee’s history and all that goes into its preservation.

Railroad Square has been a center for the Tallahassee arts community for years, but following the May 10th tornadoes many of the small businesses in the square saw substantial damage affecting their ability to operate. One full year later and the impact of the tornadoes is still apparent, which has some concerned for the future of Tallahassee’s arts scene. Tom Flanigan is not ONLY about town, but also here with our live studio audience, talking with members of the arts community.

Since the birth of language, it is believed that humans would gather around a fire or meal and exchange stories, they would recount the hunt of the day or look up to the stars and invent legends. This uniquely human activity brings people together and highlights that humanity is a communal species. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Linda Schuyler Ford, a storyteller and word artist, to discuss the modern practice of this art.

Dance is one of the oldest forms of human expression. Some dedicate their lives to perfecting the craft and furthering its evolution, while for others it is an escape they find on a Saturday night dance floor. Josh Johnson is joined by local performance artist and dancer Maria White, to discuss the joys of teaching dance, Tallahassee’s dance scene, and more…

LeMoyne Arts has been holding the Chain of Parks Art Festival for 25 years, with the goal of amplifying local artists and bringing the community together. And, their work hasn’t gone unnoticed, Sunshine Artist Magazine has ranked the fest in the top 100 fine art festivals for 10 years running. Powell Kries is the Chain of Parks Art Festival Manager, and is sitting down with host Josh Johnson to discuss this weekend’s events.

As Meryl Streep’s character Miranda Priestly educates us in “The Devil Wears Prada” even the selection of a simple color on a garment represents millions of dollars and countless jobs in the fashion industry. And, not many know that better than Rachel Elspeth Gross, a Forbes fashion contributor who focuses on fashion history. Rachel joins host Josh Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation on her inspirations, thoughts on art, and future goals.

The art of printmaking goes back hundreds of years, and many different cultures have their own version or take. Sangha Press is a Tallahassee workshop that is home to printmaker Mika Fowler, an artist working with wooden type and a vintage press to create one of a kind works of art. Fowler joins host Josh Johnson to discuss printmaking, collaboration, and more.

Earth’s Garden, a local community-based organization that helps individuals and families grow their own food, is gearing up for its fourth annual Tallahassee Earth Day Festival. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Earth’s Garden CEO Camille Lewis to discuss the organizations mission, this year’s festival, and aspirations for growth…

Opening Nights at Florida State University began in 1999 and has been presenting artists to the community with an annual series of performances, that occur from the fall to the spring, ever since. The organization is currently headed by Executive Director Kevin Maynard, who has recently taken charge and is stopping by for a discussion with Josh Johnson on his background and goals for the organization…

Leon Brunson’s restaurant, “Leon’s at Lake Ella”, has been a staple of the Tallahassee food scene since it’s opening and was featured on an episode of Food Networks “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” this year. Brunson discovered his love for cooking as a short-order cook at Waffle House and later attended and graduated from culinary school. Brunson also obtained a bachelor's in neuroscience from Florida State University. The venue for Brunson’s restaurant is a converted 1920’s cottage, located a stone’s throw from the lake. The Warehouse host Josh Johnson sat down with Chef Brunson at his restaurant to discuss the story of his restaurant, his experiences on culinary television, and his goals for the future…