//podcastplus.net/feed/lets-get-local-tallahassee~bca83bdd Let’s Get Local, Tallahassee is a podcast where we explore Tallahassee’s best experiences and local hot topics. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:48:41 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Just_Be_Cool_with_Reggie_and_Paco.mp3 Reggie Grant and Paco FiallosMeet Reggie Grant and Paco Fiallos, the Just Be Cool guys.  These two local educators and friends created the Just Be Cool campaign to promote inclusivity and positivity around the globe.But their extraordinary positive influence started long before. Since meeting when they were both teachers at Lincoln High School, they have played in a faculty band together and worked on several initiatives to support teachers and students.  Constantly looking for new and creative ways to build community and lift up those around them, their efforts have been recognized near and far.  Paco won the local "Amazing Teacher" award in December 2020 - which qualified him for the national award... and he won that too!Paco teaches IB English at Rickards High School, and Reggie is a Journalism professor at Tallahassee Community College.  But even though they're now at different schools, their friendship is rock solid and they motivate each other to make the world around them a better place.Join us ... Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:08:34 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Just_Be_Cool_with_Reggie_and_Paco.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Dot_and_Lee_on_Poverty.mp3 Join us for a chat with two extraordinary community volunteers and advocates who are determined to tackle poverty in our hometown. Former Mayor Dot Inman-Johnson and Pastor Lee Johnson share about their work in the South City neighborhood of Tallahassee where they run a church, after school program, and summer camp.  Their newest project idea is a Job Training Incubator & Event Center that would bring jobs and job training opportunities to a deeply impoverished area. Field trips with the Safe Spaces kids Thu, 13 May 2021 10:18:19 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Dot_and_Lee_on_Poverty.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Town_Hall_2021_Crossover.mp3 The annual Tallahassee Town Hall brings together City and County Commissioners to discuss the hottest topics facing our community today.  This is a replay of the April 2021 Town Hall presented by The Village Square in collaboration with WFSU, Leadership Tallahassee, the City of Tallahassee, Leon County, and the Tallahassee Democrat. Join us for this crossover episode from Village SquareCast to learn what our commissioners think about homelessness, poverty, crime, jobs, growth, vaccination access and plans for Covid relief funding.Thanks to these community organizations for making this event happen - and letting us air it on Let's Get Local Tallahassee: The Village Square WFSU Leadership Tallahassee City of Tallahassee Leon County Tallahassee Democrat This is a crossover episode from Village SquareCast. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:33 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Town_Hall_2021_Crossover.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Anna_Kay-Sabal_Palm_4.mp3 Join us for a chat with Anna-Kay Hutchison, a hometown hero and legendary camp counselor from long ago. (Anyone remember Poison Ivy from Camp Indian Springs?!) Anna-Kay shares her Tallahassee story and we learn how she's still changing kids' lives today as the director of the Community Partnership School at Sabal Palm Elementary.Anna-Kay introduces us to the Community Partnership School model and the groundbreaking work happening at Sabal Palm.  She also shares some favorite Tallahassee memories and reveals her favorite local annual event. Anna-Kay Hutchison Mentioned in this program: Children’s Home Society of Florida Sabal Palm Elementary School, A Community Partnership School Outdoor Classroom at Sabal Palm (Video) Outdoor Classroom at Sabal Palm (Tallahassee Democrat Article) ... Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:54:22 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Anna_Kay-Sabal_Palm_4.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Barby_Moro.mp3 Next up in our Season 2 conversations with neighbors about this hometown we love is Barby Moro, managing partner of Red Eye Coffee.  Barby lives and breathes COMMUNITY so get ready for an episode all about supporting local and supporting each other, now and always. Learn how one local business - Red Eye Coffee - has adapted during the pandemic and find out why local hometown relationships have made all the difference.  We also talk nonprofits... we find out which local annual event feels like HOME to Barby... and we learn who Barby’s sunshine is.  Barby MoroMentioned in this episode... Red Eye Coffee Red Eye's Breakfast Club Leadership Tallahassee Youth Leadership Tallahassee Oasis Center for Women & Girls Southern Scholarship Foundation Chain of Parks Art Festival Orchard Pond Chef Rebecca with Street Chefs Chef Nikki with Nikki Talks Food Jason Card with Ology Coffee Co. Leon County's "Alligator Physical Distancing... Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:44:16 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Barby_Moro.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Creating_a_village_with_Paula.mp3 Hello Tallahassee friends!  As we continue to highlight some of the most special parts of our hometown of Tallahassee, we hear the story of one woman’s impact on this community and on the people she comes in contact with. Paula DeBoles-Johnson is a dynamic leader who is tuned into our local needs - and she takes action!  Bringing laughter and kindness wherever she goes, when it comes to making a difference in our hometown, Paula shows us the way. On top of her motivational wisdom and attention to our local issues, Paula also shares some of her favorite places to spend time in Tallahassee.  Turns out, we share the same favorite local outdoor spot where we love to hang out. Paula DeBoles-Johnson Mentioned in this episode... Capital City Youth Development Corporation DeBoles-Johnson Foundation Tailored Confections ... Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:05:47 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Creating_a_village_with_Paula.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/A_Teachers_Wisdom_with_Mike_Rychlik.mp3 To kick off our Season 2 conversations with neighbors, we chat with long-time Tallahassee resident, Mike Rychlik. We talk about the Miccosukee Land Co-op where we were neighbors, Mike’s 30-year teaching career at SAIL High School, community activism, canopy roads, Mike’s love calls to friends, and how – above all else – Mike is a family man who loves his wife and boys endlessly.  In this episode, we also talk about the Welaunee development.  Mike is on the Keep It Rural board of directors and he shares how they’re advocating on behalf of the community to maintain some of Tallahassee’s beauty inside of the new development planned for the Welaunee area.Mike's mark is on this community for generations to come through his work as a teacher, a musician, an advocate, a loyal friend, and a person who spreads love and kindness wherever he goes.Mentioned in this episode: Miccosukee Land Co-op Keep It Rural J R Alford Greenway Trail SAIL High School Tue, 27 Oct 2020 06:06:27 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/A_Teachers_Wisdom_with_Mike_Rychlik.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Local_Talk_Meet_the_Village_Square.mp3 Hello Tallahassee friends!  This is our 1st episode of our 2nd season of Let’s Get Local Tallahassee.  I've missed yall so much during what felt like the longest summer in history.  So much has changed in the world around us... and also with this podcast.  Check out our updated concept, new intro, and fresh new conversations - starting with this episode, #21.During Season 2, we chat with neighbors as we share what we love about our hometown of Tallahassee, Florida.  Along the way, we’ll talk about supporting local, volunteering, and how we’re a little more connected than it might seem.  Meet... The Village Square! In our first episode of the season, we chat with neighbor Liz Joyner as we learn about the local nonprofit she founded 14 years ago and still runs today -- The Village Square.  (And we share an exciting announcement!  Spoiler... Village SquareCast.)  The Village Square is building the townhall of the 21st century across the partisan divide.  They tal... Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:05:39 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Local_Talk_Meet_the_Village_Square.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Local_Food_More.mp3 In light of recent events, we begin this episode by sharing some thoughts on racism in America. In this 20th episode of Let's Get Local Tallahassee, we talk about Local Food and then we wrap up Season 1 of this podcast with an exciting announcement and also hints of what to expect when we return in the fall.  Local Food - resources discussed: Farmers Markets: Lake Ella Growers Market: Wednesday’s: 3pm – Dusk Frenchtown Heritage Market: Saturday’s 9am – 2pm; 534 MLK Blvd Tallahassee Farmers Market: Saturdays 8am – Noon; corner of Thomasville Road and Kerry Forest Parkway in the yard of the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Red Hills Small Farm Alliance is a local nonprofit that helps support the small farms in our area. Red Hills Online Market sells products from over 80 producers of fruit, vegetables, meats, cheeses, honey, milk, and eggs.. all within 100 miles of Tallahassee. Buying directly from farms - we have so many options for this. Ma... Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:27:21 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Local_Food_More.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Culture_Arts_with_COCA.mp3 Arts & culture are alive and well in Florida's capital city - during times of quarantine or not.  Erica Thaler, Communications & Marketing Manager for the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), connects us to the rich experiences our beautiful city has to offer. Join us to learn how every Tallahassee resident and visitor can benefit from COCA's resources and services.We also chat with Norine Cardea, local mental health counselor, about the Art from Chaos initiative she started to encourage people to create roadside art as a way of connecting during this time of social distancing.  Vanessa Rowse & Erica Thalerat COCA COCA Resources Tallahassee Arts Guide (COCA's website for connecting people to Arts & Culture) Council on Culture & Arts (COCA website) Art from Chaos Art from Chaos is an initiative encouraging people to ... Tue, 19 May 2020 16:49:35 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/content.blubrry.com/letsgetlocaltallahassee/Culture_Arts_with_COCA.mp3