The SOTA Pop Podcast

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. #comedyvideo #podcast #interview #artist #artwork #awesome #campuslife #art #community #comedy #creativeadvice #collegeartist #college #collegelife #video #videos #funny #funnyvideo #silly #students #studentlife #artwork #beautiful #community #design #education #explore #entertainment #explorepage #editing #foryou #fun #hosts #highlights #happy #improvement #instagram #inspiration #jokes #like #motivation #memes #movie #music #musicsong #musicsongs #musicgenre #musicvideo #musicviral #musicproducer #musiclovers #musicloversunite #producer #producerlife #song #songs #songviral #viral #viralvideo #viralvideos #2026

In this weeks 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 Valentines 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. #comedyvideo #podcast #interview #artist #artwork #awesome #campuslife #art #community #comedy #creativeadvice #collegeartist #college #collegelife #video #videos #funny #funnyvideo #silly #students #studentlife #artwork #beautiful #community #design #education #explore #entertainment #explorepage #editing #foryou #fun #hosts #highlights #happy #improvement #instagram #inspiration #jokes #like #motivation #memes #movie #craft #crafting #scrapbooking #scrapbook #scrapbookingideas #valentinesday #valentine #valentines #valentineday #valentinedaygiftideas #valentinesgift #love #lover

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.  

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

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. #comedyvideo #podcast #interview #artist #artwork #campuslife #art #community #comedy #creativeadvice #collegeartist #college #collegelife #video #videos #funny #funnyvideo #silly #students #studentlife #artwork #beautiful #community #design #education #explore #entertainment #explorepage #editing #foryou #fun #hosts #highlights #happy #improvement #instagram #inspiration #jokes #like #motivation #memes #movie #news #newsupdate #newsheadlines #newstoday #january #2016 #broadcasting #broadcasting #onair #onairnews #music #culinary #culinaryarts #food #eating #theatre #six #sixthemusical #broadway

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Dottie and Brandon learn all about architecture, interior design, and awesome conversation pits with design student Adrien Hosier. Now that we are all a bit less busy, posting should be much more consistent now. That's why this episode is definitely on time. Hopefully you guys love this weeks 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! Music by Zeke Jones with intro sequence shot by Reagan Lawson.

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 music from Zeke Jones.

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

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 

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://youtu.be/YzVIisJXol0   

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 this episode with a video component, go to:    https://youtu.be/ds8dqZoWub8

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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