The Warehouse

Many people cook while listening to music, but very few people can cook while PLAYING music. Josh Johnson sits down with Bill “Sauce Boss” Wharton to discuss his flavorful start and a new album.

Josh Johnson sat down with musician and keyboardist for Parliament Funkadelic, Danny Bedrosian, to discuss some stories from the stage and an upcoming performance.

The Southern Shakespeare company is putting on a creative “walking” performance of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream", and Josh Johnson sat down with the director, Randi Lundgren.

Josh Johnson is sitting down with a local punk archivist, Jon Bleyer, to discuss the origins or punk rock and some recent events meant to showcase some local founders of the scene.

Josh Johnson is sitting down with the owner and captain of the Knights of Valor, Shane Adams, on the art of jousting and the upcoming Renaissance Faire…

Josh Johnson sits down with two creators of an upcoming documentary that focuses on Jimmy Carter’s small hometown of Plains, Georgia — that helped get their neighbor elected President…

Josh Johnson is sitting down with painter Joe Roache, to discuss his use of color and format, experiences in the Tallahassee art community, and more…

Tom Flanigan is talking with Dave Lang, the former Clerk of Courts, who shares tales from Tallahassee’s most eventful moments, and details his efforts while serving as the Clerk.

Josh Johnson sits down with Darius “Doc D” Baker, who runs Tallahassee Nights Live, to discuss live music and some upcoming events.

Josh Johnson is sitting down with ceramic artist Gloria Nicholson to discuss ceramics and the potential of finding your passion later in life…

Josh Johnson is sitting down with Mary Jane Ryals and Anne Meisenzahl, two hosts of Sunday in the Word Garden, a local poetry event that is held monthly…

Josh Johnson is sitting down with Chris Skene, the founder of a new app meant to easily showcase local live music shows.

Actor, Director, and Singer Jason Chimonides (also known by his stage name Gamble Cosmo) joins Josh Johnson to talk about the ever-changing beauty to be found in town…

Josh Johnson sat down with Circus Faye to discuss all that goes into her solo performances…

The Charlie Ward Champions Ranch is set to be a new sports destination for children and families, and Tom was About Town to discuss what the ranch hopes to achieve upon completion…

Josh Johnson sat down with 3 members of the art collective SCAMS, to learn more about their festival and what it takes to organize…

This week Tom is About Town, and he is visiting the Longest Table event, a place where residents from across the city gather to share a meal and conversation.

Bassel Almadani and Joe Rangel of neo-soul and funk group, Bassel and The Supernaturals, talk about the mission contained in their music, ties to on-going issues in Syria, and more...

Josh Johnson is sitting down with Documentarian and Skunk Ape expert, Stacey Brown, to find out what creatures might be lurking out in the wild…

Josh Johnson is sitting down with local muralist, Michael Crowne, to discuss the the ongoing debate on public art…

A discussion with a local photographer about the different types of photography and the journey to finding your own personal style…

Tom is About Town with members of the Tallahassee Contra Dance Group, to discuss the modern practice of their folk tradition.

Afrobeta is a Miami-based electro-pop duo, and set to perform at this year’s Hulaween music festival. Singer Cuci Amador discusses the groups history and upcoming performance.

The Experience Asia Festival is an event that celebrates and honors the diversity of Asian cultures. We are discussing the 22nd Annual event with one of the organizers.

Josh Johnson is sitting down with two members of the Pharaohs of Funk, to discuss the state of live music in the capital city…

Josh Johnson is sitting down with film critic and Tallahassee Film Festival Artistic Director, Steve Dollar. They talk about movies, the closing of small theaters, and the Tallahassee Film Festival.

Tom Flanigan is About Town talking with Vinyl record fans about their love of music and the way they enjoy it.

Josh Johnson is sitting down with Ned Stacey, a Tallahassee legend in the comic book arena, to learn more about collectors, comics, and ephemera.

Craft beer's a lot like the big-name brews with one key difference: it's produced in small batches, giving makers the freedom to develop distinct local flavors that can't be found anywhere else.

Bluegrass music can trace its roots to 1940s Appalachia, but since its initial rise in popularity it has become a staple American genre ever since.

Historical preservation is a hot button issue and has been for a few years. Many can agree on the general importance of preserving history, but deciding what to preserve and what to remove has been a controversial conversation for decades and recently has seen a spike in volatility due to added political pressures. Just recently we have seen military bases renamed to remove the mention of confederate generals, only for the renaming to be revoked. Josh Johnson is sitting down with local historical preservationist and co-founding Executive Director of the Florida Civil Rights Museum, Delaitre Hollinger, to learn more about historical preservation…

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.

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.

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… 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.

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.

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.

The 5th annual Juneteenth Empowerment Day Festival was hosted recently in Cascades Park. The event was originally founded to help boost local black owned businesses but has grown to help educate the larger public on the importance and significance of Juneteenth. Josh Johnson sat down with Al Williams and Britny Bacon, two organizers of the festival, to discuss this year’s event.

Music Therapy is the clinical use of music to accomplish individual goals within a therapeutic space. Peyton Davis is a music therapist and has been practicing for many years at the Apalachee Center. Josh Johnson sat down with Davis to discuss an upcoming art exhibit the Apalachee Center put together using pieces created by patients undergoing art and music therapy.

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.

Pottery and ceramics are fundamental aspects of humanity. Thousands of years ago some ingenious person discovered mixing clay with water, and letting it dry, would create a hardened vessel. This allowed humans to not only store but also share food with each other. Over the millennia, people have worked to perfect the craft of pottery and to showcase their skills and passions with the art of ceramics. Josh Johnson is talking with Susan Stelzmann, the founder of Tallahassee Clay Arts, to see how this classic tradition is practiced modernly.

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.

Railroad Square has been a center for the Tallahassee arts community for years, but following the May 10th tornadoes many of the small businesses in the square saw substantial damage affecting their ability to operate. One full year later and the impact of the tornadoes is still apparent, which has some concerned for the future of Tallahassee’s arts scene. Tom Flanigan is not ONLY about town, but also here with our live studio audience, talking with members of the arts community.

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.

Dance is one of the oldest forms of human expression. Some dedicate their lives to perfecting the craft and furthering its evolution, while for others it is an escape they find on a Saturday night dance floor. Josh Johnson is joined by local performance artist and dancer Maria White, to discuss the joys of teaching dance, Tallahassee’s dance scene, and more…

LeMoyne Arts has been holding the Chain of Parks Art Festival for 25 years, with the goal of amplifying local artists and bringing the community together. And, their work hasn’t gone unnoticed, Sunshine Artist Magazine has ranked the fest in the top 100 fine art festivals for 10 years running. Powell Kries is the Chain of Parks Art Festival Manager, and is sitting down with host Josh Johnson to discuss this weekend’s events.

As Meryl Streep’s character Miranda Priestly educates us in “The Devil Wears Prada” even the selection of a simple color on a garment represents millions of dollars and countless jobs in the fashion industry. And, not many know that better than Rachel Elspeth Gross, a Forbes fashion contributor who focuses on fashion history. Rachel joins host Josh Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation on her inspirations, thoughts on art, and future goals.

The art of printmaking goes back hundreds of years, and many different cultures have their own version or take. Sangha Press is a Tallahassee workshop that is home to printmaker Mika Fowler, an artist working with wooden type and a vintage press to create one of a kind works of art. Fowler joins host Josh Johnson to discuss printmaking, collaboration, and more.

Earth’s Garden, a local community-based organization that helps individuals and families grow their own food, is gearing up for its fourth annual Tallahassee Earth Day Festival. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Earth’s Garden CEO Camille Lewis to discuss the organizations mission, this year’s festival, and aspirations for growth…

Opening Nights at Florida State University began in 1999 and has been presenting artists to the community with an annual series of performances, that occur from the fall to the spring, ever since. The organization is currently headed by Executive Director Kevin Maynard, who has recently taken charge and is stopping by for a discussion with Josh Johnson on his background and goals for the organization…