Each semester, the OWL Radio TV Team provides members with the means to develop, pitch, and produce their own shows. As far as creative expression is concerned, the sky is the limit. The current lineup boasts four unique shows with a diverse selection of topics addressing the preferences of a variety of viewers.
Viewers that are looking for a bit of controversy with a touch of sass will enjoy “Let’s Talk,” a show hosted by Bianca High and Kashaela Dane.
When asked about the show, Dane, a senior communication major, said, “’Let’s Talk’ is fabulous. It’s entertaining, it’s fun, we give you everything about celebrities, and then we also talk about serious topics.”
Dane then explained how the show’s creative concept attempts to bring awareness and acceptance to potentially touchy issues.
The hosts’ personalities don’t disappoint, and they’ve figured out how to work their on-screen chemistry to the fullest.
Dane said, “I kind of look at us like this two-person, two-member version of TLC.”
“Let’s Talk” can be found on Twitter at @_NowLetsTalk.
Another show offered this season is “The HOOT,” a talk-show style program with four student hosts.
Ikomoni, a junior communication major and host of “The HOOT,” described the show as “Kennesaw’s version of ‘The Real.’”
“We just discuss whatever is in the media right now — entertainment, sports, global issues,” Ikomoni said. “Anything that is relatable to our generation and what is current today.”
“The HOOT” features guest performers, games, and an interactive format that allows audience members to engage with the hosts and offer feedback on topics being discussed.
“We really do want engagement from the students to be able to voice their opinions,” Ikomoni said. “This is a place for them to do that, so that is a really cool aspect about it.”
“The HOOT” is on Twitter at @TheHOOTTalks, and the hosts blog at thehoottalkshow.wordpress.com.
For those interested in living in the 21st century with a vintage touch, Molly Silverman’s “Vintage Trends” offers advice on how to do just that. The show explores past decades and the makeup and beauty trends that emerged from each era.
Silverman, a senior communication major, explained her show with a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor that peppers her episodes.
“If we could describe Vintage Trends makeup tutorials, it’s makeup tutorials for girls who suck at makeup, and who want to try vintage styles.” Silverman said.
Silverman, who is inspired by photographs of her grandparents and old movies, researches every decade that she covers on her show.
“Maybe I’m speaking for all the women who couldn’t speak, and that’s kind of empowering,” Silverman said. “You’re a walking billboard for what couldn’t be said. I think with it, it’s not just research of the time, it’s also understanding the people who lived in the time.”
Vintage Trends can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @VintageTrends.
Finally, for those looking for a laugh, OWL Radio TV presents “Campus Side Questions” with Terrence Eggleston, a senior communication major.
The show follows him as he walks around KSU asking students common knowledge trivia questions, and captures the hilarity that ensues.
“I try to do my shows based off whatever event is happening on campus,” Eggleston said. “I’ll have random Campus Side Questions, but I’ll also have themed episodes. Homecoming, we did a Campus Side Questions tailgate version, I asked students about football.”
Eggleston has the personality for the job, and said, “No one is really considered a stranger to me, and so I’m not afraid to go out and just talk to anybody and everybody about whatever.”
Eggleston can be found on Twitter at @DaEgg_Man, and encourages viewers to get involved with his show.
All shows on OWL Radio TV can be found on the OWL Radio YouTube channel. Content is updated weekly.
