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.

One of the most hostile places to exist on Earth is the deep-sea floor. Light only penetrates so far, and beyond that is complete darkness where alien looking creatures thrive. But what do they eat down there? And how do humans perform deep-sea research? We borrow an excerpt from our sister podcast, “Coast to Canopy”, and join Rob Diaz de Villegas as he talks to three deep-sea researchers about life around methane seeps and hydrothermal vents, and the difficulties of studying ecosystems far beneath the surface of the ocean.

This week the bench is discussing the NBA and NHL Playoffs, FSU Golf, FSU Tennis, FSU Track, FSU softball and baseball, FAMU Golf, FAMU Tennis, FAMU baseball, and more!

We talk to deep-sea researchers about life around methane seeps and hydrothermal vents, and the difficulties of studying ecosystems far beneath the surface of the ocean.

This week the bench is discussing Hunter Travis’ pajamas, the NBA playoffs, the NHL Playoffs, FSU Golf, FSU Tennis, FSU Track, FSU softball and baseball, FAMU Golf, FAMU Tennis, FAMU softball and baseball, and more!

We’re adding it all up and talking about the “new math” children are learning in schools today.

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.

Refuge House has been providing emergency shelter services and attempting to aid victims of domestic and sexual violence for over 45 years. But recently, the center has been forced to turn away some of those seeking help. WFSU reporter Margie Menzel is discussing the situation with TSC Professor Iris Davis Pendleton (who previously sought help from the center), Leon County undersheriff Ron Cave who details his upbringing in the foster care system, and more…

This week the bench is discussing the retirement of New York Jets NFL QB (and former FSU Quarterback) Jordan Travis, the Kentucky Derby, the NBA playoffs, FSU Golf, FSU Tennis, FSU Track, FSU softball and baseball, FAMU Golf, FAMU Tennis FAMU softball and baseball, FSU women’s beach volleyball, and more!

Since the invention of moving pictures, a projector was the best a consumer could ask for when looking to build a home theater. But, with the price of televisions at historic lows, many are opting for larger TVs rather than projectors and screens. So, which device should you buy if you want the best home viewing experience? Jason Acuna is chatting with home theater expert Jim Gray (of Jim Gray Designs) to get an answer on which is better in 2025, the silver screen or the “small” screen.