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.

This week is the one-year anniversary of Speaking Of, and we are celebrating our birthday by listening back to some of our audience’s favorite segments. Also, Gina Jordan sits down with our Director of Content, Lynn Hatter, to chat about the beginnings and evolution of the radio hour. We will also hear snippets of some of our most popular episodes including Hurricane Preparedness, Immigration Raids, and Juneteenth...

This week on the Speaking Of Radio Hour… Tallahassee was recently included in a list of America’s most boring. The survey has caused many reactions locally, with some quietly agreeing and others are arguing Tallahassee has plenty to do. Gina Jordan is looking into the response to this survey, we’ll hear from several local voices to get their thoughts on whether Tallahassee should have been on the list. Also, 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. And… we’re talking about the rising popularity of women’s sports!

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.

Tallahassee was recently included in a list of America’s most boring cities in a study performed by a finance and lifestyle website, Finance Buzz. The survey has caused many reactions locally, with some quietly agreeing and others are arguing Tallahassee has plenty to do. Gina Jordan is looking into the response to this survey, we’ll hear from several local voices to get their thoughts on whether Tallahassee should have been on the list...

The new Superman film is soaring with positive reviews from both critics and the audience, but one character is stealing the hearts of movie-goers around the country—Krypto the Superdog! The adorable pup was seen throughout this newest installment of the James Gunn led DC universe, causing chaos and saving the day. The character was created using a combination of a real-life dog (named Jolene), a puppet, and the motion capture performance by actress Murphy Weed. Host Jason Acuna sat down with Weed to discuss her role in the film, the process behind her performance of Krypto, and the optimism that seems to be flowing from the screen and into the theater.

This year, the Florida Department of State rolled out new procedures for distributing arts funding. Today, we are discussing the impact on local organizations that saw their funding cut. Tom Flanigan sits down with Kathleen Spehar of COCA, Tallahassee Ballet CEO, Lauren Hernandez, and Young Actors Theatre CEO, Sarah Roy. Also, its National Tattoo Day on the 17th and Josh Johnson sat down with Thomas Bacot, a tattoo artist and shop owner, to discuss the history of tattoos, the local sentiments and styles. And… we’re talking with the motion capture performer behind Krypto the Superdog!

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 on Speaking Of… Florida is moving toward a bear hunt in December, following a vote from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The plans have been controversial to say the least. We hear from a slate of voices including FWC Chief Conservation Officer George Warthen; Franklin County Sheriff Tony Smith; Katrina Shadix with Bear Warriors United; and WFSU’s Margie Menzel, who’s done extensive reporting on the issue. Also, 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, 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. And… we’re discussing how to get on Jeopardy and improve your trivia skills.

Jeopardy is one of America's most popular game shows, and has not only been played on television, but also in almost every school and bar in the country. This week, Host Jason Acuna is sitting down with recent Jeopardy contestant and Tallahassee resident, Jolynda Chenicek, to discuss how to prepare for the show and how to improve your own trivia skills.