Fireflies are more than just dots of light in the night’s sky, and they aren’t even flies… they’re beetles. We borrowed an excerpt from our sister podcast, “Coast to Canopy”, where host Rob Diaz de Villegas talks with Dave Almquist, an Invertebrate Zoologist. They discuss fireflies’ life cycles, the diversity of the species, and how to observe them. You'll never look at a firefly flashing the same way again.

Fireflies are more than dots of light. We discuss the many species that call Florida home, their fascinating life cycles, and how to better understand and protect them.

Buddha was a Florida panther that lived at the Tallahassee Museum, he recently passed away at the age of 14 due to persisting complications to an injury he received prior to arriving at the Tallahassee Museum as a 20-month-old cub. Buddha was a local symbol for Florida Panther conservation, which is why Jason Acuna sat down with Tallahassee Museum Animal Curator Suzie Buzzo to discuss Buddha's life and legacy, as well as the continued panther conservation efforts. @Tallahasseemuseum

25 years is a long time, for anything, especially a job in a time where according to the Labor Statistics Bureau, most people spend under five years in a role. Sue Dick’s quarter of a century as the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce President is a display of dedication and a hard-earned retirement. Tom is About Town to talk to local business owners and Sue Dick on her tenure as president.

There have been numerous reports on immigration raids nationwide, and recently Tallahassee saw ICE sweep through local construction sites. There have been many changes to immigration policies, leaving some with questions. Gina Jordan hears from several local authorities, advocates, and experts to find out more about what’s going on with immigration.

Moths are most commonly associated with being attracted to lights, but that actually isn't true! Moths are incredibly important pollinators of the nights, but there is a lot we don't know! Jason Acuna is sitting down with Professor Akito Y. Kawahara, the Curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History's McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, to discuss the importance of Moths.

This week the bench is discussing the NBA and NHL Playoffs, FSU Golf, FSU Track, FSU softball and baseball, FAMU Golf, FAMU Tennis, FAMU baseball, and more! The Bench also gives away a Benchwarmer branded hat, and… we clear the benches and bid farewell until next season!

Historically, Florida has been associated with oranges and Georgia with peaches. However, Regan McCarthy is asking which state is actually the better peach producer?

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.