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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.

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.

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.

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.

Craft beer's a lot like the big-name brews with one key difference: it's produced in small batches, giving makers the freedom to develop distinct local flavors that can't be found anywhere else.

Feed the year's first pollinators by leaving your yard alone. What you need to know about No Mow March and rewilding in north Florida.

Longleaf pine ecosystems rely on fire, but how often should they burn? And at what time of year? Tree rings might have the answer.

Eastern indigo snakes are apex predators that have disappeared from much of their range in the southeast. We talk about reintroduction efforts in the Florida panhandle.

The bench talks about FSU's upset loss vs. Virginia

It’s the time of year to celebrate and vote on your favorite chubby Alaskan Brown Bear. But how do those bears compare to Floridian Black Bears? And what can we learn from this conservation campaign?