The Spark
November 4, 2026 | 6:00 AM
Pop’s Culture Shoppe: A Locally Owned Game Store Bringing Community Together
- Asia Tabb
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Asia Tabb is the Host and Producer for WITF’s The Spark.She began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express, on WHOV 88.1 FM and was a host for “Unrestricted Praise” at Praise FM.
Previously she was an anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana at KTAL/KMSS. Asia also worked as a Multi-Media Journalist at WHP-TV here in Harrisburg, PA.
Asia got her break into news at KTVO in Ottumwa, Ia. While the 2020 caucuses were gearing up. Asia followed many candidates through their campaign trail from Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and 46th President of the United States Joe Biden.
Asia was born and raised in Norfolk, Va. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2018 with a major in Communications.
Asia is extremely friendly so don’t be afraid to say hi if you see her out and about.
What started with a game of UNO in a college dorm eventually became a locally owned business built around creativity, play and community. On The Spark, we’ll talk with Julian and Anja, the couple behind Pop’s Culture Shoppe, about how their shared love of games led them to open the store in 2012 and why they wanted it to be more than just a place to buy games.
We’ll explore how the shop has grown into a gathering place where people can play, share stories and make connections away from their screens. As locally owned game stores become harder to find, we’ll talk about the importance of supporting small businesses and keeping welcoming third spaces alive in our communities. It’s also a reminder to check out your local game stores and make time for the people around you.
