The SOTA Pop Podcast

S8 E28 Caught Sleeping On the Job?? A very feline session with the UNA Lions!

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:52:55 -0500

In this weeks episode, our guests are oddly...quiet?? We had the honor of being joined by campus celebrities, Leo and Una the Lions! They got to.. well.. do something on the podcast. Turns out its harder than you'd think to run a podcast when your guests aren't very talkative. Even so, they updated us on all the mascot tea, including their personal kiss, marry, and eats for other mascots. Stick around through naptime to get some great laughs from this weeks guest.

Hey everyone, I'm so sorry for not getting an episode out last week. Spring Break #spring broke my life and I had quite a few mix ups. We should be back on regular schedule for the rest of this season now, so don't worry about any more crazy unexpected absences.

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

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S8 E27 SHHH.... We Became Secret Agents. A Secret Fashion Show Meeting with Gracie Hawkins

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon get to talk to Gracie Hawkins, a fashion student at UNA. She gives them all the details about the upcoming Fashion Show hosted by the UNA Fashion and Merchandising Department. As well as the fashion show, Gracie talks about what it is like being a fashion student and why it is her passion. Also, she talks about Usher for some reason. Isn't that neat?

So sorry that this episode is late this week, I was off completing missions that are totally secret and I simply cannot share the details with anyone. Comment what adventures you think I was on and I'll respond with some sort of answer!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep26 We're Professional FILM CRITICS. A Film Festival Discussion With Nora Stone.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:01:10 -0600

In this week's episode, Dottie and Brandon are joined by Nora Stone. Nora is the organizer of the George Lindsey Film Festival as well as a film professor at UNA!

There are some pretty hot takes in this episode, so leave us a comment about your film hot takes, and we may or may not agree with you. Also, stay for the very end of the video its really funny.

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones

S8 Ep26 Getting SCHOOLED on Music?? Coli Cole Drops a Sick Beat

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon learn all about music creation, production, and dancing in silence. They are joined by Coli Cole, an entertainment business major at UNA ( @colicolefromtheflo ) who shows some unreleased projects from his library. Go check out his page and support his music!

Stick around for the whole episode to see some sick dancing!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

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S8 Ep25 LOVE Is In The Air. A Valentines Crafting Session With Savannah Keel

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this week's episode, Dottie and Brandon are joined by Digital Arts major, Savannah Keel! They spend this episode talking about what it is like being a digital arts major, as well as making Valentine's Day cards for those they love. How cute!

This episode is super cute, and I loved it so much, but I got a super awesome card out of it, so I am extremely biased. Leave a comment about how jealous you are of my awesome card!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep24 We Became WEDDING PLANNERS??? A Podcast Debrief With Eli Rainey

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:15:11 -0600

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon are joined by podcast host and Flor-Ala member, Eli Rainey! He shares all his tips and tricks for making his own podcast as well as writing for the Florence local paper. Go check out his work and many others on their linktree, https://linktr.ee/theflorala?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5e6d76e0-3842-4b49-bcad-05228ea75994 .

I hope you guys enjoy this weeks episode, I had the flu for half of editing this so if some of my additions are more unusual this week, say only nice things! I actually had a lot of fun editing this weeks episode and if you are reading this long description make sure to comment something about Kermit the Frog I guess.

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep23 SOTA Pop JOINS Step Sing?? A Very Choreographed Conversation With Ava Riley Johnson

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:26:17 -0600

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon get to learn all about the UNA famous event, Step Sing. They are joined by Ava Riley Johnson, a member of the University Programming Council who shares all the deets on this event and many others hosted by UNA!

We had some issues with the mics on this episode, but I tried my best to adjust things so your listening experience is still beautiful and amazing just like you. :) Hope you enjoy!

Intro sequence shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones

S8 Ep22 We Became NEWS ANCHORS! A Conversation About The Newest Things In The Art Community.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this weeks episode, Brandon and Dottie put some research into many different art communities to see what is happening currently. From theatre to culinary, to music, all of the headlines from January 2026 are in this episode!

I hope you guys enjoy this video, I had some fun doing some of these graphics and such so leave a comment if you like it! If you don't like the editing, leave a comment about something else so my ego can still be big!

Intro sequence by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep21 Brandon CHOPPED His Hair OFF?! A Haircut Session with Amanda Adkins

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600

n this weeks episode, Brandon finally regained the ability to see! We have all been watching his hair slowly cover his eyes throughout this season and Amanda Adkins came to the rescue in this episode. We got to ask her all about the life as a cosmetologist and what that job really means.

Please forgive some of the audio inconsistencies in this weeks episode, there were a lot of hairdryers present. I hope y'all still enjoy the episode besides that and don't forget to leave a comment telling Brandon how pretty he looks! He might cry if you don't.

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones

S8 Ep20 That's OUR Time Machine! A Screenwriting Retrospective With The Hosts

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this weeks episode, Brandon and Dottie review some of their early scripts that have some... interesting writing choices.

We are so excited to be back from the break and into our amazing new room! And hey, Brandon and Dottie aren't fired (as of now)! Hip Hip Hooray! Leave us some beautiful comments in that comment section about some writing choices you guys have made that might not hold up now either, we would love to not be as embarrassed!

Intro sequence shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep19 technical difficulties/please stand by

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600

This week Dottie and Brandon talk about the future of qx0tij,cm0IUHO NPIRWUOIGOJFo ijekf wogrwulgnjnjbdtbeg9u45 yihpwithjqcjt97qy590t889q057htj956juwh 854vj08ug9c8yoruij,kg-9,w[thjcw9uhgi5u vhj0c8w4y guhvuco jevw807yhi50849wh

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones

S8 Ep18 We've Been Replaced. New Year's With Grayson Waggoner And Trevor Peck

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600

Grayson and Trevor are back! Forget about Dottie and Brandon. Who cares about those two, anyway, right? This week, they talk all about creativity and what life from the beyond is like

We experienced a few problems with our virtual call, but who cares? Trevor and Grayson are here! So Happy New Year's from all of us in the SOTA Pop Family

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones

S8 Ep17 "You're BLOCKING An Exit" A SOTA Pop Q&A Holiday

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600

They're still out of the SOTA room, but Dottie and Brandon are making do. This week, they answer any and all questions from you all, our lovely audience, from the arts to beauty to Wrestlemania

Happy Holidays to you and yours from all of us at SOTA Pop!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones

S8 Ep16 We've Been KICKED OUT! So We Talked Fashion With Lucy Strickland

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600

Dottie and Brandon may have lost the SOTA Pop Room, but they got to talk to Lucy Strickland about all things fashion, arts, and BERETS!

We hope your winter is going well! Donate or something, I guess, if you want to keep Brandon and Dottie. Don't worry, though, I'm going nowhere!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep15 NOT Lost In NEW YORK! Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Talk With Aidan Trout And Maddie Shelton

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0600

We got to learn all about New York and the inside details of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in this week's episode! Joined by Marching Pride leaders, Aidan Trout and Maddie Shelton, we got to hear more about being in the UNA marching band as well, and all of the great reasons to join the band.

There were some absolute FIRE jokes made in this episode (67 HAHAHAHA)(will that save us from the algorithm?). Anyways, we hope you guys love it, and even if you don't, I refuse to look at the dislike count!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep14 This Is NOT A Normal Field Trip! All About Visual Arts With Shylah Stewart

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:52:17 -0600

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon are joined by fellow SOTA employee, Shylah Stewart! Shylah is a digital arts major and she shared all of the arts and bug drawing insights with #SOTApopnation.

Yeah I'm sorry for that description but who reads those anyways! Good luck on your finals this week everyone! Don't fret about winter break either, we will still be posting all the way through to give y'all your weekly fill of SOTA.

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep13 LET US COOK!! A Culinary Conversation With Lauren McGhee

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:14:43 -0600

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon got to talk to Lauren McGhee, a culinary student at UNA. They talk all about Thanksgiving food and what it means to be a culinary student. Lauren is also a member of the UNA marching band and talks about her experience in the band and the show that they will perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

This episode was a lot of fun to do and I really hope you guys like it! Its great to get to talk about this so close to the season. Don't forget to invite others to your Thanksgiving celebration this year because you never know who might not get to celebrate.

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep12 We're Going On The FRIDGE!! Crafting Session With The Hosts

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600

In this week's episode, we decided to take things easy and have fun drawing and playing with Play-Doh. This is a very serious and mature podcast. We also talk about what art exactly means to us and how we get to participate in it.

This episode is very laid back, and I really hope y'all enjoy such a chill episode with finals coming up soon. Give us a listen while you study!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep11 SOTA Be Or Not To Be? All About Hamlet Abridged With Harley Dauma And Taz Whaley

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600

We taught Hamlet and Ophelia all about soundboards while they taught us all about the mortality of their characters! Taz Whaley and Harley Dauma joined us this week to talk all about their roles and experiences in UNA's production of Hamlet Abridged.

Lets all cheer for this episode actually being up on time and not be riddled with a ton of issues. Give a big thumbs up in the comment section for this awesome work!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep 10 We Learned How To BUILD! An Architecture Conversation With Adrian Hosier.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:40:15 -0600

Dottie and Brandon learn all about architecture, interior design, and awesome conversation pits with design student Adrian Hosier.

Now that we are all a bit less busy, posting should be much more consistent. That's why this episode is definitely on time. Hopefully you guys love this week's conversation!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music from Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep9 Our Producer Turned Us Into BIRDS!! Learning How To Act With Marty Loring

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:12:28 -0500

In this episode, Brandon and Dottie get to talk with actress and producer of SOTA Pop, Marty Loring, all about acting. Watch as Brandon and Dottie read and act through scary stories for this spooky season!!

I know the late upload was very scary for all of our dedicated listeners, 'tis the season, though! To make up for the lost time, we gave you all an hour-long podcast to listen to today!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music from Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep8 We BATTLED Another Podcast!! A Discussion With Vocalist and Podcaster, Shea Fuqua

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Dottie and Brandon get to learn all about recitals, vocalism, and advocacy for the transgender community with Shea Fuqua, a UNA student.

We have been busier than ever over here, but hopefully we are hitting better strides with this episode. If you don't think so, write a nice nice comment about how awesome we are because we won't take negative feedback, thanks!

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S8 Ep7 These Directors HATE Grapes?? A Dying Art Discussion

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:08:34 -0500

This week, Brandon interviews Dottie and her co-director, Reagan Lawson, on their upcoming film: A Dying Art.

This is the first episode edited by our new producer, so if it's not up to standard, still blame Brandon. Thanks!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music done by Zeke Jones.

S8 Ep 6 Inside The Pumpkin DROP!!! A First Friday Conversation With Natalie Doll

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Dottie and Brandon speak with Natalie Doll, a local arts event coordinator, about all things arts, events, and PUMPKIN DROPS.

This week's episode has some audio problems. We apologize, but don't worry - we've just hired a new producer, so hopefully, she'll be able to fix everything. Or not, but either way we'll see y'all next week!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music from Zeke Jones.

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S8 Ep5 This Music Conductor May Or May Not Be A DISNEY ADULT! An Ethan Lolley Conducting Talk

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Dottie and Brandon talk all things conducting, music, hair loss, and DISNEY ADULT with Ethan Lolley, an alumnus and renowned conductor.

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music from Zeke Jones.

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S8 Ep4 HORROR STORIES From The Arts!!!

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

It’s TERRIBLE! It’s HORRIBLE! This week, Dottie and Brandon tell some HORROR stories from their experiences in the Arts and Art School!!

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music from Zeke Jones.

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S8 Ep3 A Campus Photographer Shares His SECRETS! A Creative Talk With Sam Thigpen

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Dottie and Brandon talk all things photography and creativity with Sam Thigpen, UNA’s Campus Photographer.

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music from Zeke Jones.

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S8 Ep2 We're Officially HARDCORE!!! A Cablefest Conversation

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Dottie and Brandon talk all things HARDCORE with Clay and Owen, two college students who threw their own music festival.

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music from Zeke Jones.

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S8 Ep1 We Brought The Arts Back From The DEAD?!?! New Hosts/New Season

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Trevor and Grayson are gone... But meet Dottie and Brandon, the new hosts for the newest season of The SOTA Pop Podcast. In this episode, THEY BRING THE ARTS BACK TO LIFE and also delve into some of their favorite works of art across all kinds of art forms.

Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music from Zeke Jones.

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S7 Ep6: Getting the Boulder Up the Hill

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:36:17 -0600

Trevor is joined by the Director Robert Fuson, and the Cast of UNA's next big play: Bakkhai! What setbacks has this show been through? Why is it so important to see it now? And should you really venmo Shea? Find out all this and more in this week's Greco-Roman Mythological episode!

S7 Ep5: Brandon's Future IMDb Page

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:26:50 -0600

SOTA Pop S7 Ep 5:

Grayson is joined by his good friend and fellow filmmaker Brandon Underwood! What shows do the two of them like? What films is Brandon working on right now? And what drives them to work creatively? Find out all this and more in this week's introspective episode!

Dirty Rotten Podcast

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:27:02 -0500

Trevor is joined by some of the lead cast members of UNA's musical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! How did everyone fall in love with theatre? What has been special about this show? And what's everyone going to miss about being dirty rotten scoundrels? Find out all this and more in this week's surprisingly sentimental episode!

To watch this week's episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/YzVIisJXol0

SOTA Pop S7 Ep3: Trevor & Keegan look at Trees

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:53:33 -0500

Trevor is joined by the talented painter and ceramicist Keegan Mapes! What do Trevor and Keegan define as Art? What are some of Keegan's favorite pieces? And why is there a bowl mysteriously sitting on the table? Find out all this and more in this week's artful episode!

To watch this week's episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/YO5XQFbzBe4

SOTA Pop S7 Ep 2: The Films of Granville

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:10:38 -0500

Grayson is joined by the talented filmmaker and shoals native, Granville Davis! What motivates Granville as an artist? What has he done to finish his projects? And why should he direct the next Muppet movie? Find out all this and more in this week’s delightful episode!

To watch this podcast with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/4otSXjjeTYU

SOTA Pop S7 Ep 1: Trevor & Grayson Get Real

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:45:00 -0500

Grayson is joined by the new SOTA Pop co-host and fellow filmmaker Trevor Peck! What's so fulfilling about filmmaking? What's new for the podcast? And what are the advantages of being nice? Find out all this and more in this week's friendly episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/9HhOQ5srC0o

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 18: Catching up With Cat

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:50:00 -0500

Kiya is joined by former SOTA Pop employee and co-host, Cat Townsend! What do the many Skittles drinks taste like? What is it like acting at an anime convention? And what kind of Dungeons and Dragons campaign includes wererats? Find out all this and more in this week’s nostalgic episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/-B8yGAsT1Zs

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 17: Yes, And? No, But…

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:50:00 -0500

Kiya is joined by the founders of the improv club, K. P. Whisenant and Jarrod Stocks! What does the improv club have planned for the future? What improv moments are our guests proudest of? And, most importantly, how can you join? Find out all this and more in this week’s improvised episode!

To join the CAT Improv GroupMe, go to:

https://web.groupme.com/join_group/97574164/EO7rJUrg

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/ds8dqZoWub8

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 16: The Words and the Bees

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:50:00 -0500

Kiya is joined by co-directors Abigail Dillard and Suzanne Reese-Mills and actors Maggie Clark and Gary Fuqua to discuss UNA’s upcoming production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Why did they choose this show? What parts can they not wait for you to see? And how do you tastefully insult someone? Find out all this and more in this week’s spell-checked episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/HAhlUUTqbbM

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 15: Pod of Fools

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:50:00 -0500

Kiya is joined by the directors and the executive producer for the upcoming UNA CAT feature-length film Chain of Fools! What exactly is this film? How does being an actor make you a better director? And who are Emmett and Bryan McMonkey? Find out all this and more in this week’s foolish episode!

Sorry about Trevor’s poor mic quality! I’m sure you’ll hear his beautiful voice in higher quality soon!

To watch this week’s episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/wMEZZ5h8g1c

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 14: Little Steps, But Not The Top Step

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:50:00 -0600

Kiya is joined by Jil Ceballos, a scenic designer at UNA! What went into the scenic design for UNA’s productions of Defying Gravity and The Importance of Being Earnest? What are the phases of scenic design? And how did Jil end up working for Norton Crew? Find out all this and more in this week’s scenic episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/ZLyaWnKi0Cc

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 13: Chop ‘Til You Drop

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:50:00 -0600

Kiya is joined by the winners of UNA’s 2023 Chopped challenge! Why did they decide to become Culinary Arts majors? What was it like cooking with ingredients that they had never heard of before? And what did their glorious road to victory look like? Find out all this and more in this week’s delectable episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/PFlnN1VKQlo

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 12: Hanging With My Crew

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Kiya is joined by the Norton Auditorium crew to talk about their amazing job! What’s it like being responsible for so many shows, events, and elements of tech wizardry? How did they get involved in tech? And what’s up with all the twins at UNA? Find out all this and more in this week’s technical episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/ZBSWOBkX2YU

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 11: Five Nights at Leo’s

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Kiya is joined by Liv Tubbs, a film major at UNA, to talk about horror (or at least scary) movies! What movies scared them as kids? Is there a best medium for horror? And what did they think of the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie? Find out all of this and more in this week’s frightening episode!

WARNING: This episode may contain spoilers for the movies discussed such as Nope, Coraline, Halloween III, The Blair Witch Project, and Five Nights at Freddy’s, as well as the video games Amanda the Adventurer and FNAF Security Breach.

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/CHX26403uTI

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 10: River Writes Books

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Kiya is joined by River, an aspiring author and a freshman here at UNA! Why did they decide to major in theater? What are their books about? And what is it like doing commissions as a writer? Find out all of this and more in this creative episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/sxtFFdYrlqU

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 9: Matt Chats CAT

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Grayson is joined by acting major and CAT Guild Vice President, Matt Jones! How did Matt get into acting? How did Matt become the “puppet guy”? And how long would he wait for a turkey leg? Find out all of this and more in this week’s crafty episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/RyEek1HPS6A

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 8: FAME, Mane, and Entertain

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

This week Kiya is joined by Janna Malone, the Chair of UNA’s Entertainment Industry department. What is Janna’s history with FAME Studios? How did she end up at UNA? And what exactly goes on in the Entertainment Industry department? Find out all of this and more in this week’s entertaining episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/rTbWMI6nCeI

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 7: Make Things Pretty in a Different Way

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Kiya is joined by Erin Simpson, President of the UNA Fashion Association! How did she go from cowgirl to marine biologist to fashion expert? What is the Fashion Association up to? And can you wear white after Labor Day? Find out all of this and more in this week’s trendy episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/Ns0u3cbBr7A

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 6: We Didn’t Start the Choir

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:25:58 -0500

Kiya is joined by vocal music education student Laci New and director of choral activities Dr. Ian Loeppky. What got them into the world of choir? What are all the choirs we have here at UNA? And what does everyone think about a cappella? Find out all of this and more in this week’s harmonious episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/4fKbuOlkVks

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 5: Lame Lake’s Drink Dichotomy

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Grayson is joined by Colby Green, a UNA student, filmmaker, and musician under the name of Lame Lake! What’s it like staying up all night to make a movie? How does Colby navigate different musical styles? And what can you expect from his new EP? Find out all of this (plus a NAME REVEAL for Colby’s upcoming EP) in this week’s exclusive episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/X6vAFivKWJM

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 4: Everything Applies

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Kiya is joined by Suzanne Reese-Mills, a wonderful music teacher here at UNA who recently joined the CAT department. What is Suzanne’s connection to Florence? What makes musical theatre so special? And why does she love tangents? Find out all of this and more in this week’s all-encompassing episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/JBF5gTgCgKw

SOTA S6 Ep 3: Concord Floral Features No Flying Books

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

In this week’s episode dedicated to the upcoming show “Concord Floral”, join Kiya as she chats with director Abigail Dillard as well as cast members Tori, Taz, and Mark. What do they think of being a teenager in the modern age? What will they miss most about this show? And what is J Cubed? Find out all this and more in this very flowery episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/XYz7hC5Fb00

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 2: Con Funk

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

In this week’s long-awaited (filmed near the beginning of 2023) episode, Kiya, Cat, and Jenny talk all about cosplay! What were their cosplay journeys like? What cosplay trend gets on their nerves? And what exactly is “con funk”? Find out all this and more in this week’s playful episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/vq-k8EeGflg

SOTA Pop S6 Ep 1: Mr. Opelika

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Welcome back! In this season premiere, Kiya chats with Jim Harris, the creator and playwright of We’ll Meet Again: A New American Musical, which is coming to UNA on September 8. What is We’ll Meet Again about? How did Jim’s mom influence his love of musicals? And how did Jim find his musical collaborator? Find out all this and more in this week’s rhythmic episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/jS-cwN1MIaI

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 28: Defying Gravity (Nothing To Do With Wicked)

Wed, 03 May 2023 23:59:37 -0500

Join Kiya as she interviews the director and cast of last week’s performance of “Defying Gravity”. How do they differentiate their monologues? What is it like performing on platforms? Is Pluto a planet? Find out all this and more in this out-of-this-world episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/uhUXgB8YMGE

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 27: A Grand Day For Podcasting

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:57:49 -0500

AHHHHH!!! You can't tell through text, but that was singing! This week, Kiya is joined by members of UNA's Opera/Musical Theatre department to talk about last week's performance of "A Grand Night For Singing". What differentiates forms of theatre and opera? What should you do to prevent vocal strain? And who is sympathetic to the stalking, kidnapping, and murdering Phantom from Phantom of the Opera? Find out all of this and more in this week's operatic episode!

To watch this episode with a video component, go to:

https://youtu.be/W83VAOLG7Ng

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 26: SOTA Drinks Soda

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:35:31 -0500

In this incredibly different, once-in-a-lifetime episode, Kiya, Cat, and Grayson team up to drink incredibly odd sodas in the spirit of April Fools' Day.

This episode may be enjoyed more on our YouTube channel, University of North Alabama School of the Arts, where you can see our grossed out reactions. The video can be found at this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRgWak2IwV0

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 25: The Best Film Fest, No Jest!

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:39:18 -0500

This week Grayson is joined by two fellow filmmakers, Nick and Cole, to discuss their films that screened at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. What was it like making their movies? What films stood out at the festival? And why should you finish your film before your honeymoon? Find out all this and more in this Goober-esque episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 24: Baseball, I Choose You!

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0500

Kiya and Cat are joined by their friend Willie to discuss their mutual love of Pokémon. What are their favorite Pokémon? What annoys them about the franchise? And what would they make if they could create a Pokémon? Find out all this and more in this collectible episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 23: Therapy: The Musical!

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Kiya is joined by Dr. Martha Summa-Chadwick, a musician and educator who will be speaking about music therapy for The Sunseri Speaker Series at UNA. How do science and music intersect? How does one get started in advocacy? And what is it like giving a TED Talk? Find out all this and more in this therapeutic episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 22: Picture This

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:26:57 -0600

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and this episode has at least that many! Kiya is joined by Anna Carden to talk about the Photography Club. How does one join the Photography Club? Does Anna prefer film or digital? And what does the Photography Club's magazine look like? Find out all this and more in this picture-perfect episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 21: A Belated Valentine’s Spectacular

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Due to a sick editor last week, it's late Valentine's Day! Kiya and her cohosts Grayson and Cat talk all things Valentine's. How much have we followed through on our New Year's resolutions? What do we think of the day's tragic origins? And what fast food place will host your wedding? Find out all this and more in this lovely episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 20: I Love Ariel Day

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:30:00 -0600

On this super special jam-packed episode, Kiya Williams is joined by the director of UNA's upcoming production of Boeing Boeing, Ariel Lauryn, as well as by fellow cast members Grayson Waggoner, Trevor Peck, and Anna Armstrong! Why did Ariel choose Boeing Boeing? Why is Boeing Boeing rehearsal so fun and positive? And what new holiday is sweeping the nation? Find out all this and more in this week's plane crazy episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 19: Steppin’ and Singin’

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Kiya is joined by Mallory Campbell from UNA's University Program Council, or UPC. She talks about her experiences with UPC as well as what to expect from the highly-anticipated Step-Sing event. Who is allowed to perform in Step-Sing? How can one join UPC? And what seemingly innocent game do college students go feral for? Find out all this and more in this eventful episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 18: The Top Dogs of Chopped

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Join Kiya as she talks to the distinguished winners of UNA's 2022 Chopped challenge! What was it like participating in such a high-stakes event? What incredibly obscure moment in Eternals caused food-related stress for one of our guests? And where does everyone stand in the great ketchup on hash browns debate? Find out all this and more in this delicious new episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 17: Fizzle Champagne Feel Resolute

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600

New year, new episode (that definitely wasn't recorded minutes after the last episode)! Kiya, Cat, and Grayson ring in the new year by discussing their last semester and looking to their next. What episodes were never released? What are our resolutions? And how absurdly long will our playlist become? Find out all this and more in this celebrated episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 16: Christmas in Kansas

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0600

You may not believe your ears, but yes, there is a new SOTA Pop over the winter break! In this very special, very long holiday episode, Kiya, Grayson, and Cat are joined by UNA's resident Christmas enthusiast, Davis Farlow. They discuss traditions, holiday favorites, and play a game involving strange Hallmark movie titles. Where does everyone stand in the great eggnog debate? Whose family had an elaborate crouton war? And why is Kiya so good at coming up with fake Hallmark titles? Find out all this and more in this holly jolly episode! We love you, and happy holidays!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 15: Two Film Geniuses and a Very Excited Grayson Waggoner

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0600

This week Grayson is honored to be joined by two incredibly special guests! Michael Johnson is the chair of the UNA Cinematic Arts and Theatre department and an assistant professor in film production, and Ethan Eng is the co-writer, actor, and director of the award-winning coming-of-age film (and one of Grayson's all-time favorites) Therapy Dogs. They discuss the long-running George Lindsey UNA Film Festival and their experiences with the famed event. How did Ethan get from Canada to Alabama? What filmmakers stood out at the festival? And how can YOU submit your film for the 2023 festival? Find out all this and more in this week's reel-y good episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 14: Mushroom Hats, Fashion Chats, and Brand New Tatts

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0600

Join Kiya and Cooper as they talk about fast fashion with their friend and small business owner Yasmina Assajeri! What inspired Yasmina to make mushroom hats? Who can you trust when buying clothes online? And what is the best way to shop with a positive impact? Find out all this in more in this fashionable episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 13: Probably Oboe

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:26:49 -0600

This episode is music to my ears! Oh wait, that's just the intro. Still, there are people talking about music! Cooper and Kiya are joined by Cade Garcia, who plays strings for Shoals Symphony, and Dr. Suren Petrosyan, the Shoals Symphony's new conductor. What is it like being a conductor? What would they play if they had to change their instruments? And which host not-so-secretly plays the bugle? Find out all this and more in this week's harmonious episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 12: Scrooge’s Balled Up Script

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:52:00 -0600

Someone call the Christmas-themed exterminator because we have a humbug infestation! Kiya Williams is joined by the director of UNA's A Christmas Carol, Amanda Perry, as well as by fellow cast members Grayson Waggoner, Cooper Townsend, Davis Farlow, and Deyanara Holt. What makes this Christmas Carol so unique? What is everyone's favorite Christmas Carol adaptation? And what does a Fred laugh sound like? Find out all this and more in this very merry episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 11: The Internet Does Not Die

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:33:27 -0500

This week Kiya is joined by UNA student Elise Armstrong to discuss fan culture. Who are their favorite Disney girlies? Who owned a Lemonade Mouth CD? And who had a "not like other girls" phase? Find out all this and more in this FAN-tastic episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 10: Scary SOTA... OF TERROR!

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:09:37 -0500

Listener beware- you're in for a scare! On this terrifying Halloween special, Kiya, Cat, Grayson, and the one and only Dave talk all things spooky. What Halloween related thing drives our beloved hosts batty? What does Future Kiya have to say? Plus, two bone chilling tales will be pitted against each other in the ultimate horror battle...

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 9: The Big Ambitious Project in the Background

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:41:24 -0500

This week, Grayson and Cooper discuss the ins and outs of their creative processes. Who copied Captain Underpants? Why does Grayson write a terrible draft first? And what creative projects are these beloved rapscallions working on now? Tune in to find out all this and more!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 8: Tik Tok Stars and Fandoms

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:05:14 -0500

Join Kiya and Cooper as they talk with local TikToker icaruspendragon about different fandoms and how the fandom space on TikTok and other social media has changed since the beginning of the pandemic!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 7: Everlasting Gobstoppers Lemonade

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:46:27 -0500

Join our SOTA Pop crew as they are on location at UNA's homecoming football game! Listen in as they pull people from homecoming festivities and have fun on the spot interviews! Keep an ear out for where the title of this episode came from!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 6: We’re Gonna Make It Up?!

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:59:26 -0500

Join Kiya as she chats with the cast and the director of UNA's upcoming play, The Folklore Project. What the heck is devised theatre? Is The Folklore Project a Pollock or a DaVinci? And whose character is having a sugar rush? Tune in for all this and more!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 5: Pretty Lady

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:28:15 -0500

Stop by for some Club SOTA! On the first episode of this adorably named recurring segment, Kiya and Grayson are joined by the founder of the Animation Club, Landon Lovette, to discuss his history with animation and play a game involving a lot of incorrect guesses. Who used to host a SpongeBob podcast? Is animation a genre? And what movie has a pretty lady? Find out all this and more in this week's episode!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 4: Obligatory Muppet Reference

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:59:40 -0500

Muppets and puppets and bears oh my... Join Kiya and Cooper this week while they talk to UNA visiting professor Ariel Lauryn to discuss her background in puppetry and how they’re being used in this year’s production of Christmas Carol!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 3: Cherry Rat Eggs

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:16:28 -0500

Join Kiya as she introduces the final two members of the SOTA Pop team, Grayson and Cooper! Get to know our team on a deeper level and find out where the title for this episode came from on the most intriguing episode of SOTA Pop so far!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 2: Whose Story is it Anyway?

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:13:47 -0500

Join Kiya and SOTA's own Dr. Merciers as the talk with special guests Onyx Lane about the upcoming I2E2 conference, the role that Christina and Patrick had in planning parts of the conference, as well as what to expect when attending Onyx Lane's portion of the conference!

SOTA Pop S5 Ep 1: Dr. Meghan Merciers

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:38:51 -0500

Listen in to this episode to meet our new host and hear what SOTA events to look out for. Don't forget to listen all the way through to hear all of the new segments we are implementing!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 27: Mark Send Off

Wed, 04 May 2022 17:14:13 -0500

It's that time that we wished would never come. In this episode we say goodbye to our co-creator, co-host, and executive producer Mark as he prepares to graduate from UNA. Find out what he has planned in the future as well as what the future of SOTA Pop looks like from now on! Thank you Mark for everything you have done to help grow this podcast for the past 4 years!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 26: Amber Sandvig and Kennedy Edwards (SGA President and Vice President elects)

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:44:12 -0500

Join KP as she talks with UNA's President and Vice President elects about their journey through SGA as well as through UNA as a whole! Listen until the end to find out which US president our guests think would win in a fist fight. The answers may surprise you!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 25: UNA Culinary + Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:36:47 -0500

Join KP as she talks with representatives of both the UNA Culinary Program and Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa about a very special event on April 14, 2022 and how the culinary industry in the area has grown!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 24: Black Lioness Alliance Fashion Show Recap

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:59:54 -0500

Join KP as she talks with KeKe Hall about the Black Lioness Alliance fashion show, more upcoming BLA events, and how we can help support BLA for the future!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 23: Dr. Lloyd Jones

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:57:31 -0500

Join KP as she talks with UNA's Director of Bands, Dr. Lloyd Jones, about the President's concert, honor bands, and how he himself found a spot in the music education field.

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 22: Little Women Cast

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:26:38 -0500

Listen in as KP talks with her fellow cast members of UNA's production of Little Women! We may just have a surprise visit from a previous host of SOTA Pop in this episode as well so make sure you listen!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 21: Rachel Wammack

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:16:53 -0600

Join KP as she talks with UNA alum and Sony Music recording artist Rachel Womack about her journey from college into the music industry and hear about her upcoming (3/11/22) show for UNA's Weekend of Women. What is Rachel's favorite dance move? Listen to find out!!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 20: Trio Leo

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:27:56 -0600

Listen as KP talks with UNA's very own Trio Leo about their upcoming events and learn about how each of them got involved with music! Stay until the end to find out if these musicians can decide on a favorite/least favorite type of music!!!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 19: George Lindsey Film Festival

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:45:18 -0600

Join KP as she talks with Professor Mike Johnson of UNA's Cinematic Arts and Theater program about everything you need to know concerning the Lindsey Film Festival! Does Mike have a movie that he feels like he needs to like but doesn't? Listen to the end to find out!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 18: Professor Philip Jackson

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:50:38 -0600

Join KP as she talks with Professor Philip Jackson about his journey through art, the gallery at 126, and how he became a professor at Ole Miss! Stay tuned to hear what his favorite animal to draw has been!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 17: Lillian Glanton

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:26:58 -0600

Join KP as she talks with UNA Alum Lillian Glanton about her journey in the music industry. Listen in as we find out how the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival came to be and find out that Lillian was on American Idol!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 16: SOTA Student Leaders

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:39:08 -0600

Join Mark as he talks with Pemika and Anna, two of our amazing student leaders about their majors, what got them interested in their industries, the student leaders' involvement in UNA's Weekend of Women, and much more!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 15: Chop’d Recap

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:29:04 -0600

Listen in as KP talks with our Chop'd Challenge finalists about what was going through their minds as they competed and how the first got interested in the culinary arts. Stay tuned to learn what their go to dance moves are!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 14: Welcome Back!

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:25:14 -0600

Join KP as she talks about what is coming up on The SOTA Pop Podcast and as she answers questions sent in by our listeners!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 13: Austin Parsons (CAT Alum)

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:32:54 -0600

Join KP as she talks with Austin Parsons, a former student here at UNA, about his career in acting, an upcoming movie that he is in on ION Television, and find out if he will bring the floss dance move back into the spotlight!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 12: Coffee Black

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:10:28 -0600

Join KP as she talks with Coffee Black about their upcoming single, their EP dropping later this year, and a little about how they got into music! Listen to the end to hear what instruments the band thinks are the most annoying!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 11: Hailey Drake (Cinematic Arts and Theatre)

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:39:08 -0600

Join KP as she talks with CAT student and stage manager Hailey Drake about the upcoming One-Act Festival, her experiences as a stage manager, as well as the changes she has seen since the forming of CAT!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 10: Opera Take Over

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:20:14 -0600

Join our very own UNA Opera students as they talk about their personal journeys into opera, the impact of the pandemic on their industry, and their upcoming show!

SOTA Pop S4 Ep 9: Holiday Special

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:40:20 -0500

Join KP with SOTA's very own office specialist Betsy Harmon as they talk about everything holiday related! We would like to thank Betsy for coming on last minute due to some unforseen circumstances and helping to create such a great episode!