Episodes
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Dottie is PRACTICALLY done here... Bella Robertson explains acting to us S9E3
In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon bring on the ever talented, Bella Robertson to talk about her experience in Dottie's practicum. Hooray! If you aren't sure what a practicum is or who Bella is, stick around and you just might find out... I'm #excited for this episode because Bella is so...
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S8E39 We're starting a BAND!! Making mixtapes with the hosts.
In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon are going full on retro. Reviewing past hosts playlists as well as creating new playlists for the current SOTA Pop nation! Go check out the old playlists as well as the newest ones on Spotify! Intro shot by Reagan Lawson with music by Zeke Jones....
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We're Even MORE Hardcore!! A Rockin' Rad Jam Sesh with Gilly Holcomb and Owen Couch-Billiter S9E1
Welcome to SOTA Pop season 9! We are kicking off the season with some familiar guests talking about Cablefest. Cablefest is a hardcore rock festival returning for the second year to the Florence area. The hardcore music scene is pretty small around here, so these artists are looking to bring this...
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S8E38 We've got a HELICOPTER!!!! 5 o'clock news with the hosts.
In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon are once again serving as your arts newsanchors, updating you on the most recent art community news of today. Hear them talk about Spider-Man, AI art exhibits, and all of the most relevant art news happening right now (at least to us). If you've got...
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S8E37 We're Rebranding... New Logos and More
In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon tackle the topic of the rollout of the new UNA logo. Was it necessary? Is it appropriate for the time? They also discuss the modern logo trend that is pervading corporate branding. Do you think there is an issue with modern logos? Leave us a little…
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S8E36 Being Ourselves. Making Kind of Good Art with Grant Leonard
In this weeks episode, Dottie and Brandon are joined by Grant Leonard, a musician and entertainment business major at UNA. They discuss the importance of self expression within art when surrounded by art that seems to be made for mass enjoyment. We tend to hear "make art for yourself", but that...
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S8E35 We Made The Line™! Dancing through life with Zach Quillen and Maggie Clark
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...
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S8E34 SOTA Pop: The Directors Cut. An inquisitive conversation on the finality of projects
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...
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S8E33 Kicking people out of our clique? A breakdown of aestheticization in modern media.
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…
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S8E32 We've been replaced by sea lions.
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...
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S8E31 Christmas in... May? A joyful recap with the hosts.
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.…
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S8E30 We're in an ART GALLERY now!!!! Newly published episode with Lights and Shadows.
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...
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S8 Ep29 We HATE Art. The Hosts' Hot Takes Episode
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,...
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S8 E28 Caught Sleeping On the Job?? A very feline session with the UNA Lions!
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…
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S8 E27 SHHH.... We Became Secret Agents. A Secret Fashion Show Meeting with Gracie Hawkins
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...
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S8 Ep26 We're Professional FILM CRITICS. A Film Festival Discussion With Nora Stone.
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…
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S8 Ep26 Getting SCHOOLED on Music?? Coli Cole Drops a Sick Beat
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...
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S8 Ep25 LOVE Is In The Air. A Valentines Crafting Session With Savannah Keel
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,...
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S8 Ep24 We Became WEDDING PLANNERS??? A Podcast Debrief With Eli Rainey
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,...
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S8 Ep23 SOTA Pop JOINS Step Sing?? A Very Choreographed Conversation With Ava Riley Johnson
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...
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S8 Ep22 We Became NEWS ANCHORS! A Conversation About The Newest Things In The Art Community.
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...
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S8 Ep21 Brandon CHOPPED His Hair OFF?! A Haircut Session with Amanda Adkins
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...
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S8 Ep20 That's OUR Time Machine! A Screenwriting Retrospective With The Hosts
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...
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S8 Ep19 technical difficulties/please stand by
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
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S8 Ep18 We've Been Replaced. New Year's With Grayson Waggoner And Trevor Peck
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...
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S8 Ep17 "You're BLOCKING An Exit" A SOTA Pop Q&A Holiday
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...
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S8 Ep16 We've Been KICKED OUT! So We Talked Fashion With Lucy Strickland
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...
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S8 Ep15 NOT Lost In NEW YORK! Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Talk With Aidan Trout And Maddie Shelton
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…
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S8 Ep14 This Is NOT A Normal Field Trip! All About Visual Arts With Shylah Stewart
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...
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S8 Ep13 LET US COOK!! A Culinary Conversation With Lauren McGhee
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...
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S8 Ep12 We're Going On The FRIDGE!! Crafting Session With The Hosts
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…
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S8 Ep11 SOTA Be Or Not To Be? All About Hamlet Abridged With Harley Dauma And Taz Whaley
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...
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S8 Ep 10 We Learned How To BUILD! An Architecture Conversation With Adrian Hosier.
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...
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S8 Ep9 Our Producer Turned Us Into BIRDS!! Learning How To Act With Marty Loring
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,...
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S8 Ep8 We BATTLED Another Podcast!! A Discussion With Vocalist and Podcaster, Shea Fuqua
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…
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S8 Ep7 These Directors HATE Grapes?? A Dying Art Discussion
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.
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S8 Ep 6 Inside The Pumpkin DROP!!! A First Friday Conversation With Natalie Doll
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...
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S8 Ep5 This Music Conductor May Or May Not Be A DISNEY ADULT! An Ethan Lolley Conducting Talk
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
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S8 Ep4 HORROR STORIES From The Arts!!!
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
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S8 Ep3 A Campus Photographer Shares His SECRETS! A Creative Talk With Sam Thigpen
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
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S8 Ep2 We're Officially HARDCORE!!! A Cablefest Conversation
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
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S8 Ep1 We Brought The Arts Back From The DEAD?!?! New Hosts/New Season
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...
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S7 Ep6: Getting the Boulder Up the Hill
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!
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S7 Ep5: Brandon's Future IMDb Page
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!
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Dirty Rotten Podcast
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...
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SOTA Pop S7 Ep3: Trevor & Keegan look at Trees
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…
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SOTA Pop S7 Ep 2: The Films of Granville
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…
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SOTA Pop S7 Ep 1: Trevor & Grayson Get Real
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…
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SOTA Pop S6 Ep 18: Catching up With Cat
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...
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SOTA Pop S6 Ep 17: Yes, And? No, But…
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…
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