The SOTA Pop Podcast

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon are joined by two members of the Ritz Theatre Summerstock production of A Chorus Line, Zach Quillen and Maggie Clark! The two actors discuss what the show is all about as well as their roles in the show. As of posting, the show is yet to happen, so here's the link to the tickets if you are in the area! https://tennesseevalleyarts.org/events/a-chorus-line/...

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon talk about the finality of screenplays and other unfinished work. Are films ever really finished? What makes any art complete? As an artist, it is often difficult to find where a project ends and that sentiment is regarded heavily in this episode. New upload schedule lets get hype. As of this weeks episode, we will transition to Wednesday uploads rather th...

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon discuss the aestheticization in modern media. How it affects film, dress, and everyday life are all talking points. In what ways do you find yourself falling into tropes and groups? Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones. #comedyvideo #podcast #interview #artist #artwork #awesome #campuslife #art #community #comedy #creativeadvice #collegeart...

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon discuss all of their awesome plans for this summer and next semester. Practicum prep, wrapping up previous projects, and some small projects to stay busy until the school year starts back up again. There's also friendship bracelet making and plenty of crying babies (for some reason) so stick around to the end of the video to soak up all this #awesome conte...

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon take a look back at the beautiful year they have had through some of their projects from this semester. They also look back at some earlier SOTA Pop episodes from their time and before! Catch the injustice league making an appearance in this episode. Also, Santa Claus has begun to haunt their projects, so keep a look out for that guy.  It's been a long sem...

In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon get to talk with some of the creative team from the UNA magazine, Lights and Shadows! This magazine highlights local artists in all sorts of different mediums. From photography, to sculptures, to poetry, Lights and Shadows has displayed many different artists and art forms. Brandon even has some of his own work in this years issue! Go check out their newes...

We hate art, and that's why we've been gone. Just kidding, we missed you all!!! The end of the semester just gets hectic for college students, and we've been dealing with everything from car crashes to school work, but we're back now. In this episode, we discuss our hot takes on the arts. Also, we've got some surprises coming up, so thanks for sticking with us. It truly means a lot!

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 ar...

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 so...

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...

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 mus...

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 y...

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&ltsid=5e6d76e0-3842-4b49-bcad-05228ea75994  .  I hope you guys ...

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...

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 abo...

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....

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 e...

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

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

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

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.

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 al...

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...

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 hop...

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 Reaga...