Season 1
S1 Ep. 17: The I2E2 Conference (May 1, 2019)
In this episode of SOTA Pop, Dr. Brown talks with some of our SOTA staff members about what to expect at the very first I2E2 conference. This is the last episode of our first season of SOTA Pop and we encourage you to follow us on all social media platforms to keep up with us during the summer! Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for our second season in August!S1 Ep. 16: UNA Culinary Department’s Chopped Competition Winners (April 24, 2019)
Join Laney and Mark in the second and final episode of the McKinney Center series. In this episode our hosts talk with the winners of the UNA Culinary Department's chopped competition about how they got into the industry and discuss the elements of the whole competition!S1 Ep. 15: Shoals Designer Showcase (April 17, 2019)
Join Mark and Laney as they record on site in the Connie D. Mckinney center and talk with UNA's Director of Merchandising, Laura Mckee, and some of her students about the upcoming Shoals Designer Showcase and the process behind the whole thing!S1 Ep. 14: Dr. Lloyd Jones (April 10, 2019)
Join Mark as he talks with the director on UNA Bands, Dr. Lloyd Jones, about his time at UNA and a little insight on the upcoming Annual President's Concert!S1 Ep. 13: Dr. Stevens (April 3, 2019)
Join Laney and Mark as they talk with the conductor of The Shoals Symphony and UNA professor Dr. Stevens. In this episode we explore the growth of the symphony as well as discuss a pretty fun upcoming event that you DO NOT want to miss!S1 Ep. 12: Dr. Loeppky (March 19, 2019)
Join Mark and Laney as they talk with UNA's own Dr. Loeppky about UNA's choral department and a couple of events that are coming up.S1 Ep. 11: Urban Artists (March 13, 2019)
(Please read disclaimer below)
Join Mark and Dr. Terrance Brown as they talk with local hip hop artists from the Shoals area about the struggles of being involved in a culture that is not very popular in the area as well as an upcoming expo that may be the answer to this.
DISCLAIMER: The expo will be held April 26th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the coliseum not April 12th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. like we said in the recording!!!
S1 Ep. 10: Dr. Tiffany Bostic-Brown (February 27, 2019)
In this episode of The SOTA Pop Podcast Mark and Laney talk with the Director of UNA Opera and Musical Theater, Dr. Tiffany Bostic-Brown, about UNA Opera's "Starry Night" production and how she visioned the first true collaboration School of the Arts programs.
S1 Ep. 9: “A Lesson Before Dying” Director and Cast Members (February 13, 2019)
In this episode of The SOTA Pop Podcast, Laney and Mark talk with Director Charlton James about the process of choosing "A Lesson Before Dying" and Laney talks with the cast about how important this production is and how it has affected their personal lives.
S1 Special Edition: Chef Tony Kanaza (February 7, 2019)
Join Laney and Mark as they talk with Chef Kanaza who traveled all the way from Nazareth, Israel for a special demonstration for the Culinary Arts department! Our hosts learn a little history about Chef Kanaza's family business and also a little about him.
S1 Ep 8: Steve Trash (February 6, 2019)
Join Laney and Mark as they talk with Steve Trash, the rockin' eco hero, about his origin and what he enjoys most about his profession!
S1 Ep. 7: Trio Leo (January 30, 2019)
Join co-host Laney Green as she talks with Dr. Meghan Merciers, Dr. Whitney O'Neal, and Ms. Karen Cantrell about how their group came to be!
S1 Ep. 6: Assistant Art Professor Parker Seward (January 16, 2019)
In this episode of SOTA Pop, Mark talks with Assistant Art Professor Parker Seward about the "A Voice For All" exhibit that will be displayed in the UNA Art Gallery.
S1 Ep. 5: UNA Graduate and firekid Front Man Dillion Hodges (December 18, 2018)
In this episode of SOTA POP, Laney and Mark discuss firekid front man Dillon Hodges' choice to go to UNA and cover a few significant moments in his life and react to 'Where My Money Goes (Feat. CHIKA)' from firekid's new EP, XY.
S1 Ep. 4: Film and Cinematic Arts Student David Montgomery (November 27, 2018)
In this episode of SOTA Pop, Laney and Mark talk to film and cinematic arts student David Montgomery. They discuss the changes in the program throughout David's years at UNA, its incorporation within the other arts departments, as well as the George Lindsey Film Festival.
S1 Ep. 3: Dr. Carmen Burkhalter (November 14, 2018)
In this episode of SOTA POP Laney, Mark, and Dr. Brown sit down with the dean of the UNA College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Carmen Burkhalter, and ask questions submitted by students and listeners of the podcast.
S1 Special Edition: Award-Winning Chef and Author Nathalie Dupree (November 9, 2018)
Chef Dupree is an award-winning chef and author who has written fourteen cookbooks which have sold over half a million copies. She has been awarded four James Beard Awards, is credited for starting the New Southern Cooking movement, and was awarded with the honor "Grande Dame," which she considers her highest honor. Her books New Southern Cooking and Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking are on the 2017 Southern Living 100 best cookbooks of all time list.
S1 Ep. 2: Halloween Special Part 2 of 2 (October 31, 2018)
Welcome to UNA School of the Art's new podcast, SOTA POP! In this episode we discuss halloween favorites and tell ghost stories with special guests Monaica and Tequila from the SOTA office!
S1 Ep. 1: Halloween Special Part 1 of 2 (October 31, 2018)
Welcome to UNA School of the Art's new podcast, SOTA POP! In this episode we discuss halloween favorites and tell ghost stories with special guests Monaica and Tequila from the SOTA office!