On the Scene Podcast

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13/04/2023

The largest economic development project in Mississippi’s history is taking place in Lowndes County! Tune in our second to last episode of On the Scene to see what this includes and other plans for growth in the Golden Triangle area. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Leap Year (2010) on Netflix, we discuss the best time of the day for breakfast food, and Emma reviews Lao Ban pork soup dumpling in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news about a volunteer firefighter!
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30/03/2023

Wait can they do that? This week on the scene, we discuss the silent killing of the Mississippi ballot initiative bill by state legislators. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews The French Dispatch (2021) on HBO Max, we talk middle names, and Emma reviews Totino’s party pizza in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Golden Triangle soccer players!
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16/03/2023

Updated our spring episode schedule🌸 If you want to be a guest star in our final season of On the Scene, DM or email us at [email protected]

09/03/2023

Got plans for Spring Break? This week on the scene, we discuss alternatives spring break trips and activities MSU students can take part in. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Jexi (2019) on Netflix, we get heated about toasted sandwiches, and Emma reviews Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar cheese spread in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Mississippi symbols!
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23/02/2023

This week on the scene in honor of Black History month, meet Trey Barrett — current Reflector life editor — who is cementing himself in history by giving underrepresented groups a platform to tell their stories. Learn about his wholesome journey to becoming a newspaper editor, his dream to be a film critic, and more! In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Amsterdam (2022) on HBO Max, has a hot take about cooking videos, and give her thoughts on Buccee’s Sweet & Spicy Beef Jerky in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Find out which book you should be reading/listening to next in Heather’s book recs, Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some well-needed good news!
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09/02/2023

This week on the scene, we discuss recycling in Starkville, its history, and why city officials are hesitant to bring it back. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) on Netflix, we rant about a time convention, and Emma reviews San Pellegrino limonata (lemon) and aranciata (orange) sparkling drinks in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Mississippi food pantries!
📸: Jahari Bell | The Reflector

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02/02/2023

Andddd we are back!!! Check out our posting schedule for the final episodes of "On the Scene" podcast. Want to be on one of our last episodes? Reach out to us in our DMs or through our email [email protected].

08/12/2022

We’ve all seen the stars walk the runway, but what all goes into making the stars shimmer?
This week on the scene we talk with MSU fashion board staff member Payton Brown, about the board, its editorial magazine Être, and the behind the scenes of fashion shows. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) streaming on HBO Max, we discuss the correct building temperature in the winter, and Emma reviews a sweet potato cake with molasses icing in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Listen to what Heather is reading in Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some good news for Mississippi education!
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17/11/2022

Have you ever been in Davis Wade and seen someone ringing a really cool cowbell unlike any other? Chances are it’s a Bellsmith Bell and there’s a reason you haven’t seen it anywhere else—he never repeats a custom cowbell design! This week on the scene meet Patrick Ray, the craftsman behind a new wave of tradition. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews The Lost City (2022) streaming on Prime Video, we discuss the best cake temperature for consumption, and Emma reviews Indomie Goreng instant noodles in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. As always, see what Heather is reading in Books on the Brim, and finish off the episode with some good news for the Jackson homeless!
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03/11/2022

This week on the scene, we discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and how those funds along with other grants will be used to improve Starkville. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews the classic movie “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” (1966) streaming on Apple TV, we have a heated debate over Heather’s snacking habits, and Emma reviews Bota Mini dry rosé boxed wine in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. See what Heather has been reading Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for Warren County! Listen using the link below:
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20/10/2022

The tunes are bumpin’ with this week’s guest, Music Maker Production’s very own Allyson Crocker! This week on the scene, we learn all about MMP and what goes on to make concerts possible at MSU! In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017) on Prime Video, has a hot take about hiking and reviews Jumex’s mango nectar beverage in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Find out which book you should be reading/listening to next Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finished off the episode with some good news close by in Starkville! Listen using the link below!
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13/10/2022

We understand our new posting schedule may make it difficult to remember when episodes will drop, so we wanted to make it easier on y'all! Fall break will be a great time to catch up on the episodes you missed before next week's episode!

29/09/2022

(Photo credit to Molly Minta for MS Today)
On July 8, Jimmy “Jay” Lee went missing in Oxford, MS following a string of oddly connected events. Join us this week as we comb through the details of what we know so far and stay tuned as we provide updates that will hopefully give Lee’s family some closure. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Netflix’s movie “Do Revenge” (2022), has a hot take about MSU’s new commercial/rebrand, and reviews a Korean BBQ sauce in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Get your next read lined up with Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finish off the episode with some good news for the capital city of Jackson! Listen using the link below!
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15/09/2022

We are back for season 2 with a flood of news, namely the Jackson water crisis.
Tune in this week on the scene as we unpack the issue’s history, repercussions, and future along with some local news updates. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews Prime Video’s tv series “A League of Their Own” (2022), has a hot take about minimalism, and reviews the Grill’s pepper jack cheese sticks in "Fine Dining with Emma Dotson." Finally, we introduced a new segment of Heather’s book recs, “Books on the Brim,” and finished off the episode with some good news!
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16/07/2022

We spent the day exploring the rich history of the Delta! We loved learning more about Mississippi music and history at the Grammy and B.B. King museums. We will be back!

06/05/2022

Have you ever wanted to be in a band?
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Yeah, us too! Tune in this week as we talk with Patrick Marcus, Ried Smith, and Lauren Boozer— the local rockstars of Government Plates band— about Starkville’s music scene, band life, and more! Then in Emma’s Opinion Corner, she gives a hot take about non-alcohol centered hangout spaces, reviews the TV show “Heartstopper” (2022) streaming on Netflix, and gives advice on what you should be eating/drinking in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Listen using the link below!

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REMINDER: this will be the last episode for Season 1 and we will be taking a break so we can begin grad school and get internship stuff straight but then we'll be back! In the meantime catch up on the episodes you missed and feel free to message us :)
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28/04/2022

How does it feel to graduate college?
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Ladies and gentlemen, our very own Emma Dotson will be graduating this May with a Bachelor of Arts. In this episode, she talks all about college, transferring, COVID, and grad school. Then in Emma’s Opinion Corner, she gives a hot take about Kroger ads, reviews “A League of Their Own” (1992), and gives some beverage recommendations in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Don’t worry, Heather is in this episode too, and she gives the holy crazy story of the week. Listen using the link below!

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21/04/2022

You may have heard of Stonewall in New York, but do you know what happened in Mississippi?
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Tune in this week on the scene as we unpack the history of LGBT pride in Mississippi. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews MS State Films' “XIII” (2022) streaming on its website, has a hot take about morals, and reviews two items she got from her New Orleans Easter trip in Fine Dining with Emma Dotson. Listen using the link below!

📸: Reflector Courtesy Photo
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14/04/2022

Ever wonder what the leaders in Mississippi make?
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Some higher ups are actually predicted to get a raise over the next couple years! Find out who that includes this week on the scene! In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews season 1 of “Search Party” (2016) streaming on HBO Max, has a hot take about paper straws, rates her hot tea of the week, and reviews two items from her Trader Joe’s haul in “Fine Dining with Emma Dotson.” Listen using the link below!

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08/04/2022

What’s going on with Mississippi’s income tax?
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Check out this week’s episode to learn about what’s happening in the MS Capitol and how these cuts will affect Mississippians. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews “Death on the Nile” (2022) streaming now on HBO Max and “The Bubble” (2022) on Netflix. She also has a hot take about meringue on desserts, rates her hot teas of the week, and plant-based oatmeal raisin cookies in “Fine Dining with Emma Dotson.” Listen using the link below!

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31/03/2022

What’s it like to be one of the most involved students on campus?
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Ask Cameron Mayers! This week on the scene, we interview Cameron and dive into his involvement with the Student Association, Holmes Cultural Diversity Center, TheatreMSU, and NAACP at MSU. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she reviews “Turning Red” (2022) streaming now on Disney+, she has a hot take about celebrities doing voice acting, and she rates her hot teas of the week in our newest segment, “Fine Dining with Emma Dotson.”
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24/03/2022

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a pedestrian-friendly city?
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Sadly, Starkville isn’t there quite yet, but it's making changes toward a different future that you can learn more about in this week’s episode. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, we discuss what we watched, or for Heather, watched/read over spring break, and Emma gives a hot take about the reintroduction of movie intermissions. We also debut a new segment, “Fine Dining With Emma Dotson” to replace “The Ones That Got Away,” since Heather was just named the next editor in chief of The Reflector! Listen using the link below!
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17/03/2022

Took a hike this week for spring break, but we'll be back for y'all next Thursday! In the meantime, check out last week's episode "The Sexploitation Crisis" if you haven't already!

10/03/2022

Do you know who’s behind the screen?
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Sexploitation reports on MSU’s campus have increased recently. In this week’s episode, we break down what sexploitation is, and how to prevent it. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, we lighten to mood to talk about Little Debbie snacks, Emma debuts her Little Debbie rankings, and Emma reviews “Big Fish” (2003). Listen using the link below!

📸: Ivy Rose Ball for The Reflector
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05/03/2022

Ever wondered what it’s like to be MSU’s Student Body President?
Wonder no more! This week on the scene we welcomed guests current SBA President Garrett Smith and current VP/future President Kennedy Guest on the show to tell all. Listen to learn about the many benefits of the job, tough decisions that are made, and the massive amount of hard work that goes into making MSU a better place for all! Listen using the link below!

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26/02/2022

We had such a great time getting to host the family friendly selection of films at the Magnolia Film Festival. If you haven’t been already, check them out for their last night today at UEC movie theater in Starkville!

24/02/2022

We are happy to announce that we are the winners of the "oral stories" category at the 2022 Story State competition! Such an honor!
https://www.storystate.msstate.edu/competitions

Listen to our submission here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cWW4wYYoi3yB7CbkIUrUOqo27NK0CeqY/view

2022 Story State contest winners announced! Mississippi State senior Hannah Blankenship

24/02/2022

Did you know Ole Miss and Mississippi State didn’t have their first Black student until 1962 and 1965 respectively?
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This episode we dive into Mississippi history to discuss James Meredith, Richard Holmes, and both of their contributions to turn the tide for equal education in honor of Black History Month. In Emma’s Opinion Corner she argues about if hot dogs are considered tacos or not and reviews Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) this week on the scene! Listen using the link below!
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