Episodes
Friday Dec 23, 2022
SOTA Pop S5 Ep 16: Christmas in Kansas
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
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!
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
SOTA Pop S5 Ep 15: Two Film Geniuses and a Very Excited Grayson Waggoner
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
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!
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
SOTA Pop S5 Ep 14: Mushroom Hats, Fashion Chats, and Brand New Tatts
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
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!
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
SOTA Pop S5 Ep 13: Probably Oboe
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
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!
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
SOTA Pop S5 Ep 12: Scrooge’s Balled Up Script
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
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!
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
SOTA Pop S5 Ep 11: The Internet Does Not Die
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
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!
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
SOTA Pop S5 Ep 10: Scary SOTA... OF TERROR!
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
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...
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
SOTA Pop S5 Ep 9: The Big Ambitious Project in the Background
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
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!
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
SOTA Pop S5 Ep 8: Tik Tok Stars and Fandoms
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
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!
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
SOTA Pop S5 Ep 7: Everlasting Gobstoppers Lemonade
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
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!