Tally Tales

This week the host sits down with a legend of the Tallahassee Music Scene: Avis Berry. Avis is a virtuoso singer who currently plays with the band Revival. Listen in to hear about her formative influences, her upbringing, and her passion for music. Stick around for a special impromptu musical performance at the end of the episode!

This week the host sits down with an impresario in the Tallahassee music scene. Kris Kolp founded Log Cabin Studios over 20 years ago. Since then, he has produced and recorded hundreds of albums in every genre imaginable. Crank up the volume and listen to Kris recount his musical journey through the years!

This week the host sits down with a veteran barista and coffee connoisseur Jason Card to to discuss the nuances of coffee making and the artistry involved in crafting a well-brewed cup of joe. Global coffee trends and the history of coffee-making techniques are discussed to give listeners a broad overview of various topics relating to coffee drinking and production. Pour yourself a fresh cup and take a listen!To SUPPORT the Tally Tales Podcast and get access to BONUS CONTENT, visit:patreon.com/TallyTalesTo find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: ⁠https://bellaforever.org⁠To learn more about Ology Brewing Company visit: https://ologybrewing.com

This week the host sits down with a mainstay of the Tallahassee cultural community. We are honored to have the owner of North Florida’s only remaining Video Rental Store: Kevin Cole. However, Cap City Video Lounge is much more than a place to rent DVDS. It also serves as a hub for filmmakers and a communal meeting space. Join us as we discuss the joys of cinema and community connection.

The host gets personal as he speaks to the wonderful midwives that help women become mothers at Tallahassee's Birth Cottage. The Birth Cottage has been providing midwifery services and access to natural births in the community for 40 years! Listen in as they discuss the practice of midwifery and the miracle of childbirth!To SUPPORT the Tally Tales Podcast and get access to BONUS CONTENT, visit:patreon.com/TallyTalesTo find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: ⁠https://bellaforever.org⁠To learn more about The Birth Cottage, visit: https://thebirthcottage.com/

This week, the host ventures to Monticello Karting and Motor Club to experience a live go-kart race! Soak in the sights and sounds of a unique event located just outside of the Tallahassee City Limits. Gentlemen..start your engines!

The host is excited to welcome the inimitable Samantha Bee. Samantha is a woman-about-town who explores unique local businesses and cultural events in Tallahassee. Her column for the Tallahassee Democrat allows her to share these discoveries with a broader audience. Topics range far and wide from the bizarre to the poignant. Enjoy! To SUPPORT the Tally Tales Podcast and get access to BONUS CONTENT, visit: patreon.com/TallyTales To find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation, visit: https://bellaforever.org To read articles by Samantha Bee: Look for her column "Hidden Gems" in the Tallahassee Democrat

The host is delighted to converse with a ray of light in the Tallahassee art community: Anna Mcbride. She discusses her curatorial and artistic work at the Feeling Art Collective in Railroad Square. Her commitment to art's immense power to heal and provide insight is on full display. To SUPPORT the Tally Tales Podcast and get access to BONUS CONTENT, visit: patreon.com/TallyTales To find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: https://bellaforever.org To learn more about The Feeling Art Collective, visit: https://www.facebook.com/feelingartcollective/

The hosts are excited to sit down with veteran Tallahassee bass player Jeff Davis. Davis discusses his musical influences (Frank Zappa, The Allman Brothers etc.) and his work with the preeminent musical group of Tallahassee: Revival. Come for the man behind the funky basslines and stay for the sincere sentiments about the benefits of music education and the profundity of live concerts. To SUPPORT the Tally Tales Podcast and get access to BONUS CONTENT, visit: patreon.com/TallyTales To find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: https://bellaforever.org

The host sits down with a longstanding member of the Tallahassee healing community. Craig Stubbs discusses the obscure practice of Feldenkrais therapy and its early 20th century origins. Topics range from Ahyusca to neuroscience. Craig’s Zen approach to life and health leads to an ebullient conversation.    To learn more about Craig's practice, visit: https://www.facebook.com/craigstubbslmt/ To find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: https://bellaforever.org

The host is honored to sit down with one of Tallahassee's preeminent healers. Ryan Sullivan discusses his work with the organization Higher Level Hearing. His broad-ranging knowledge leads to discussions of Buddhism, Traditional Thai cosmology, and Shintoism. Free your mind and your ass will follow! To learn more about Higher Level Healing, visit: https://higherlevelhealing.com/index.html To find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: https://bellaforever.org

The host invites an old friend Orlando Vazquez on the podcast. Vazquez talks about his contributions to Tallahassee's Skateboarding community and his pioneering Skate Shop: Phaze One. Other topics include talk about the Skate Scene of Miami in the 1980's, the travails of parenthood, and the importance of 3rd spaces like Skate Parks. To learn more about Phaze One Skateshop, visit: https://www.facebook.com/phazerwon To find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: https://bellaforever.org

This week the host sits down with Tallahassee music luminary Chris Skene to discuss his new app Musiclocal and all things musical. The conversation touches on a range of topic including: Dickey Betts, the benefit of grassroots organizations in an algorithmic world, and Skene's work with a standout Tallahassee band, Revival. Enjoy! To learn more about Leon County shows, visit: musiclocal.org To find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: https://bellaforever.org

This week, the hosts sit down with FSU professor Dr. Gary Burnett. His research focuses on the intersection between information exchanges, social norms, and social interactions in online settings. Coincidentally, Gary is also FSU’s resident Deadhead! The gang talks about educational norms abroad and the ritualistic power of Grateful Dead shows. It’s a long, strange trip! To learn more about Dr. Burnett, visit: https://directory.cci.fsu.edu/gary-burnett/ To find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: https://bellaforever.org

This week, the hosts meet with Tallahassee tech-innovator Dr. Nicholas Suttell. His company New World Rides is on the cutting edge of VR innovation and development. Suttell discusses the complexities and joys of VR gaming, and there's even a tangent about rats using VR! To learn more out more about New World Rides, visit: https://newworldrides.com To find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: https://bellaforever.org

In this inaugural episode, the hosts are honored to speak with Daniel Kahn, Co-Executive Director of the Florida Restorative Justice Association. Topics range from crisis intervention strategies to trombones at Burning Man. Through it all, Kahn's infectious humanism shines through. Thanks for listening! To learn more about the Florida Restorative Justice Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: https://www.floridarestorativejustice.com To find out more about the Bella Forever Foundation and DONATE to the cause, visit: https://bellaforever.org

A heartfelt introduction to the podcast, the Bella Forever Foundation, and the biography of our host Jim Oade. Listen in to hear how it all began!