The SOTA Pop Podcast

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 th...

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.

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 s...

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! Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with mus...

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.

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. Instagram:...

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unasotapop

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unasotapop

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unasotapop

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unasotapop   Cable Television: https://www.youtube.com/@Cable_Television  

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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unasotapop

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!

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!

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://y...

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

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  

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  

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

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 t...

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...

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 soo...

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

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

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

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 I...