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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. -
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.
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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. -
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. -
This week… 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 (HERC), 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… This interview was recorded on-site. -
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...
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez recently got married, in what some are calling the most extravagant and opulent event of the year. The nuptials included 3 themed parties (The Great Gatsby, a pajama party, and a foam party), 27 bridal outfits, celebrity guests, and more. There are a lot of mixed feelings about the wedding, so, this week we a taking a look at the fashion choices of the bride and examining the reactions and history behind her many outfits.
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Evan Rossi is filling in the host’s seat this week, and is sitting down with Kevin Cole and Madeline Giovannelli, the organizers of VHS Fest. The festival is an all-day event filled with buying, selling, trading, and watching your favorite movies on VHS. Although many consider VHS an antiquated technology, there is seemingly a lot of joy still to be found popping in a cassette and hitting play.
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This week we’re talking about Independence Day, and we get into the results of our listener survey regarding freedom and "what does it mean to be an American?". We’ll discuss these topics with Mayor John Dailey and Ethel Dam, a longtime resident who recently got her citizenship.
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You may have seen a curious looking plushie toy popping up on your social media feed or hanging off of your favorite celebrity's purse. They have been featured in viral unboxing videos and in K-pop media. So... what is a Labubu? How do they compare to Beanie Babies? And will the trend last? Jason Acuna chats with consumer trends expert, FSU Professor Cammy Crolic.
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Spaces for art are always important, especially in close knit communities. This week, Josh Johnson is sitting down with Kena Bwembya, the owner of Bwembya’s Market, an art gallery and gift market located in downtown Quincy, Florida.
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The summer solstice has officially passed, and the following weeks are usually some of the hottest of the year. This can not only bring discomfort, but also danger to some of the most vulnerable in our community as they will struggle to stay cool. Regan McCarthy spoke with some Floridians trying to escape the heat and sat down with Florida Public Radio Meteorologist, Tim Miller to discuss how you can stay cool and safe throughout these summer heatwaves.
