Unseriously
In 'Unseriously,' host Holly Mackle interviews a range of interesting everyday people—'notable normals'—and asks them lighthearted, quirky questions. Listeners learn about guests' most-texted emojis, what they buy at Costco, and when they last had a dance party. It's a playful, upbeat podcast designed to bring a bit of fun and distraction to your day.
Episodes
PG Mini-Bonus: Glenna Marshall and Elizabeth Santelmann Teach Us About Emetophobia
Look, I don't know when you appreciate a trigger warning buuuuut for the purposes of anyone listening while driving or making sandwiches or driving through Chick-fil-A to pick up sandwiches...um: TRIGGER WARNING. You might want to just read a few lines of the show's transcript for this one before you decide to dive in.BUT, if you join us, prepare to gross-guffaw with Bible teachers Glenna
Kelly Yang Has a Complicated Relationship with Cheese
Listen, cheese is getting a lot of air time this show, but something tells us that author Kelly Yang's cheese-o-phobia is representative of such a small slice (ha ha) of the population that, OH WELL. Less holes in that argument than a slice of...It's middle grade author and podcaster Kelly Yang on Unseriously! She and Holly will talk about that time Kelly's Tiger Bomb ring got shut down b
The One About the Drill, with Rebekah Hannah and Michael Keller
Yes, they're only brother and sister in Christ but Holly felt like she was looking in the rearview mirror during much of this interview, making certain Bekah Hannah and Mike Keller weren't smacking each other upside the head across the bench seat. Come along for this crazy-hilarious road trip with Bekah and Mike as they realize they agree on just how many things they disagree on, not coun
Mini-Bonus: Spiritual Formation for Those Who Fall Asleep Reading Spiritual Formation, 3/3
It's the final week of the midweek 3-episode mini-series of Unseriously called Spiritual Formation for Those Who Fall Asleep Reading Spiritual Formation. Links below as promised. Hope you enjoy!A quick guide to annotating YouTube video - 2 minsThe Screwtape Letters, C.S. LewisMere Christianity, C.S. LewisKnowing God, J.I. PackerTelling the Truth, Frederick BuechnerHinds Feet on High Place
Replay: Collin Hansen Thinks the Internet Is a Fad
While Unseriously's on its two-week seasonal break it's a replay with yet another of our favorite male guests--this week it's the who-expected-him-to-be-as-funny-as-he-is, Collin Hansen.You know him as the top dog editor at The Gospel Coalition, the host of the beloved Gospelbound podcast, and the author of countless sources of faithful scholarship, commentary, and criticism...but have yo
Mini-Bonus: Spiritual Formation for Those Who Fall Asleep Reading Spiritual Formation, 2/3
It's week 2 of the surprise midweek 3-episode mini-series of Unseriously called Spiritual Formation for Those Who Fall Asleep Reading Spiritual Formation. Links below as promised. Hope you enjoy!The Valley of Vision, A Collection of Puritan Prayers & DevotionsIn Our Lives First, Meditations for Counselors, Diane LangbergA Praying Life, Paul MillerAdorning the Dark, Andrew PetersonForg
PG Replay: Jose Sarduy Is Here to Date Your Daughter
It's an Unseriously replay with the one, the only JOOOOOEY SAAAATURDAY...er...Jose Sarduy. While Unseriously's on it's quarterly two-week break, let's go back and visit two of our favorite male guests--up next week, one you might not have guessed was as funny as he is, and this week, one you could've guessed was a riot. It's comedian Jose Sarduy.*Fair Warning: Find Jose Sarduy's clean com
Mini-Bonus: Spiritual Formation for Those Who Fall Asleep Reading Spiritual Formation, 1/3
Welcome to a surprise midweek episode of Unseriously—and double bonus—it’s going to be a mini-series that will run for the next 2 weeks each Wednesday called Spiritual Formation for Those Who Fall Asleep Reading Spiritual Formation. Links below as promised. Hope you enjoy!The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness, Tim KellerNone Like Him, Jen WilkinGentle and Lowly, Dane OrtlundBright Hope for To
Mary Ryan Brown Hangs with the Terry Gross She Might See at a Buc-ee's
Put on your pantyhose and your Talbots 2-piece skirt suit and get ready to glow up for the Nerd Carnival--it's one of the Deep South's very own, bean connoisseur and Holly's brand new duo interpretation partner, comedian Mary Ryan Brown. Listen in and feel bad for guys actually named Greg as Mary Ryan and Holly delve into their oddball-similarities, including both a long-held affinity for
Get Serious: Amy Grimes
Amy Grimes is back on Unseriously! Holly and Amy had *so much fun* in Amy's first episode, Amy Grimes, Duchess of Chipmunk Hazzard, and you can find that one in season 2 of the show--but now it's time to welcome Amy back for a Get Serious edition.Get ready to be spurred, encouraged, and left speechless with awe of how God made us--plus pick up some practical tips from Amy as to how to dea
Hope Blanton and Chris Gordon Named Their Book After Hope
Put on the Cardi B., snap on your overalls, and lace up those combat boots--it's time for the ladies from At His Feet studies, Hope Blanton and Chris Gordon. (Did you know they named their new book after Hope?? Yeah, the publisher wouldn't let them call it Hope & Chris for the Anxious and Depressed...so weird, B&H.) Hope and Chris BRING IT in this episode, letting us all know we r
Get Serious: Mark Whitworth
It's a very special Get Serious episode with Holly's real life friend, Mark Whitworth. Mark served for 27 years in several capacities at the Southeastern Conference (or the SEC for those of you sportsy-folk), ultimately as associate commissioner. Through a series of events you've just got to hear him tell, he was recruited to Asbury University first as their Athletic Director, and now as
Ned Bustard Is Judging Your Music Taste
Pop that top on an ice cold Cherry Coke and get ready to break into the song "Safety Dance," it's one of Christendom's most recognizable artists, Ned Bustard. Listen in as Ned tells of his daughters co-opting superhero story lines, how he most easily catches shade from them, and all about how they both betray and disobey him. And oh yeah--you might take this episode as a fair warning befo
It's the PG Episode. Back to School Edit
Happy back to school! Listen, you are welcome to hold to all manner of emotions about this fact - exuberant joy all the way down to woeful lethargy. But you know what can help with ALL of the feels? A little PG Unseriously!In this episode we have absolute gems of stories from seven previous guests, and each is going to take us somewhere related to a story from way back when in their own s
Mini-Bonus: Book Recs for Each Other with Elizabeth Santelmann
"What! What! What!" It's a mini-bonus with the fabulous Elizabeth Santelmann of Sunshine in My Nest podcast! Aaaaand it's a fun one, as she and Holly give one another a book rec and discuss previous recs. Links to all the titles mentioned are listed below.Find Elizabeth on Instagram, @sunshineinmynest, and look for her brand new Bible study, Gently Tended, available soon.Books!The Many Li
Elizabeth Santelmann Blinks Twice
It's Unseriously's first ever return guest!! Come celebrate with us as author and host of the Sunshine in My Nest podcast, Elizabeth Santelmann, joins Holly for this HOOT of an episode. Listen in as Elizabeth gets a welfare checkup and discusses her son, the new Chick-fil-A brand ambassador. Find out what that dentist knew that Elizabeth didn't, what Holly knew that Elizabeth didn't (Well
Elizabeth Harwell Is Never Giving Those Books Back, Deanna
"Provisions have been made"--cover your mouth to catch the giggles from this delightful episode with author and essayist Elizabeth Harwell. Elizabeth is bound to make this awkward when she tells Deanna she is simply never giving back those books, but she is happy to pass Deanna a book on rocks and minerals. Perhaps non-radioactive spiders?Hope you enjoy this fun jaunt with Holly's real li
Emma C. Fox Can't Avoid the Near-Death Experience
It's a fun one with not one...not two...but three accidental near-death experiences with historical fantasy author Emma C. Fox. Listen in as Emma tells Holly about that time with the mushrooms, that time with the ski instructor, and that other time with the horse...and oh yeah, Emma would also like to publicly apologize to Megan's mom.Laura Lee Sims, you are a legend, and Debbie Bailey...
Mini-Bonus: The Magic of Sophie Blackall
This episode had lots of different titling possibilities, which made it clear that only one would suit. Settle in for the magic of Sophie Blackall as she discusses with Holly that moment you know when a book has been made for you, as well as working collaboratively with Kate DiCamillo. Oh yeah, and because this is Unseriously, they'll also discuss picking a favorite kid and how the most u
Sophie Blackall, Syndicated Columnist
Brace for magic--she's just as wonderful as you'd hoped she'd be--today on Unseriously it's 2-time Caldecott medalist, the author and illustrator Sophie Blackall. Sophie joins Holly to regale her with tales of that time she accidentally drew the Pentagon, how she dumped a guy over a mango, and yeah, no, yeah...all about that column. As Unseriously's first Australian-born guest, it's only
Mini-Bonus: Comfort Reads with Karen Swallow Prior
If you loved the episode with cultural theorist, author, and super-reader Karen Swallow Prior, then this little lagniappe is for you. Holly and Karen will talk comfort reads, multi-reading, Barbara Kingsolver and Neil Postman--dizzy yet? Pop yourself out of that reading slump with these 5 minutes of an Unserious nudge--time to read!Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam W
Karen Swallow Prior, Board-Certified Karen
Maybe you've heard her before, but have you ever heard her like this?? Join the fun as our favorite Karen kicks up those fancy shoes and puts the cool back in "Karen." She may be one of this country's most notoriously well-read, but did you know Dr. Karen Swallow Prior also gave that envelope to that guy? We'll hear about her days in organized crime, plus the devolution of one of her dog'
Replay: Kate Strickler, Proprietress of the Symphony Brownie
While Unseriously's on 2-week summer break it's another replay with yet another of our favorite Kates: why would we ever believe Symphony brownies to be the brain trust of anyone other than the lovely Kate Strickler of the Naptime Kitchen?! Of course she created them in her basement kitchen where she also happens to mass manufacture Symphony candy bars - spread the word.Kate's new bo
Mini-Bonus: About That Book List / Summertime Reads
Surprise! It's a mini-episode all about that book list from Instagram called Books I'd Hand to You in the Summertime. You can find the list here. Today I'll highlight four titles from that list, plus a fifth from the honorable mentions. All titles are linked below--hope you enjoy and happy reading!This Book Made Me Think of You, Libby PageSea Wife, Amity Gaige (note I reference the WRONG
Replay: Kate DiCamillo Is Going the Wrong Way
It's an Unseriously replay with our very own carnival queen, two-time Newbery medalist Kate DiCamillo, who joins Holly for a pinch-me-I'm-dreaming interview covering everything from Epcot Center to shredded wheat to inciting kids to troll Chris Van Dusen. There may be a quote-off.If you're friends with Holly in real life, she would like it noted that she arrived earlier than Kate to the i
Sarah Walton and Kristen Wetherell Can Offer You Plain Chicken and Sadness
If that jokes makes zero sense...no worries, because we will tap back to it at least 4 times during the course of this fun episode with Sarah Walton and Kristen Wetherell, co-authors of the new book, Jesus Will Meet You There. Kristen and Sarah will entertain Holly with their unconquerable Chicago accent, tell her all about their worst non-metaphorical messes, and teach us all how to updo
Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue Ring for Tea
Pour yourself the perfect cuppa and settle in for a laugh with two of our favorite Brits, Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue of the Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea podcast. Felicity, Sarah, and Holly will dig deep on all things skew-whiff as they define the limits of TV and weigh the merits of a larger freezer. But you better be right on time at 4:00 or you'll miss the secret DJ. Emma M. Lio
PG/Get Serious: Kara Jones
*Heads up, parents, this episode is NOT for the kiddos!Today's Get Serious is with licensed professional counselor, counseling supervisor, and certified sex therapy associate Kara Jones all about healthy sexual intimacy within the covenant of marriage. It's an episode to forward along to your soon-to-be-married friends or your moms group--Kara is a wealth of knowledge mixed with deep sinc
Matt Tavares, Mayor of Breakfast Town
Don't just honk from the driveway, come on up to the door for this special Memorial Day episode from author and illustrator Matt Tavares. Along with Jeff Gottesfeld, Matt has created two very special patriotic picture books, Honor Flight, and 21 Steps, that he and Holly will discuss, along with all the anticipated Unseriously silliness. Matt will tell Holly about putting his beloved famil
Carolyn Weber Skips to Her Loo
Don't let her interrupt you, but Carolyn Weber would like to talk Kardashians and moral ethics. Prepare to be charmed by author and esteemed* scholar Carolyn Weber. She and Holly will chat puns, fairy tales, and that streaker poem...not to mention how Carolyn really just wants to do a craft with you. Hear how TDH morphed into TBH, but don't dare judge either him, the Sludgy Pudgy Judgey,
Bonus Summer Reading Episode + Joy Luck Summer Details
Surprise! And happy summer! Just in time for summer reading it's a bonus Unseriously all about the summertime reads. We'll have a little something for everyone--easy summer rom-com recs from Sarah Armstrong, aka @simply.sarahendipity, some literary fiction recs from English teacher Nicole Conrad of @theturnedpage_bhm, and family-friendly read-aloud recs for all ages direct from Holly. PLU
Larry Bolden and Anisa Sumlar Are Grappling
Count out the syllables, it's Larry Bolden and Anisa Sumlar of the Wellspring Group up this week to talk about collaboration, community, and...learning?? It's a heart-level episode that bounces from the silly to the meaningful and back again--plus, gird up your loins for a couple of Holly's particular soap boxes. You can find resources for your church or small group study at Wellspring Gr
Harrison Scott Key Should've Held That Girl's Hand
Another bucket list checkmark for Unseriously--it's author, humorist, and girl dad Harrison Scott Key. This is a heartwarming one punctuated by the theater of the absurd that is the plane on which Harrison operates. Harrison and Holly will talk bicycles, New Kids, and giant tortoises, plus be sure to stick around for the B-roll where Harrison gives Holly a compliment...she thinks? Don't m
It's the PG Episode. Seasons 5 & 6
Oh-De-Lally, you're in for a good one. It's the PG episode featuring some unbelievable hijinks from Glenna Marshall, Bob Flayhart, Amanda Cleary Eastep, Lia Ross, and Annie B. Jones. Moonshine makes not one, but two appearances, as does William Faulkner and that pesky skunk...who maybe we should henceforth refer to as William Faulkner. These 5 guests had some super fun episodes, but my oh
Nicole Conrad Always Reads the Book
It's Joyce from Stranger Things!Nah...it's our favorite English teacher, Nicole Conrad. She may always read the book, but hear the stories of how she is not to be trusted with famous people. Holly and Nicole will talk memorable haircuts, that wedding video, and certifiable wimpiness while watching Alone, plus book club fun and trope mash-up requests...this is a funny one with the bookstag
Betsy Farquhar and Megan Saben Stayed at a Murder Hotel
Unseriously is BACK for season 6 in 2026 with 2 of the fabulous ladies who make up the team at Redeemed Reader, Betsy Farquhar and Megan Saben. In this episode find out which RR gal is a romcom unto herself, join along as we Barbara Kingsolver fangirl, and hear the story of the Murder Hotel. This episode could also be titled, "The One Where Holly Tries to Get Herself Hired at Redeemed Rea
Glenna Marshall Digs In
If you like your Bible teachers funny then don't miss this episode with the delightful Glenna Marshall. Come walk the ridgepole of the Barry family roof with Glenna and Holly, gasp at Glenna's unpopular opinions, see if you have the soup gene, and join Holly in demanding her group chat be renamed to honor the Puritan theologian Richard Sibbes.If you're Kate Albus, you're going to want to
Amanda Cleary Eastep, Snake Handler
It's author, editor at Moody Publishers, and all-around homestead-pioneer-frontier-woman Amanda Cleary Eastep in today's episode of Unseriously! Join Holly as she hears about Amanda doing battle with snakes on the side of the house and her own salty self while on Chicago mass transit. Holly and Amanda will talk kids and kids' books, writing friends, and modern day packhorse librarians. Am
Lia Ross Can Smell Your Laundry Detergent
It's bookstagrammer, host of the Bookish Talks with Lia podcast, and all-around fun gal Lia Ross up on this week's Unseriously! Lia and Holly will share a Jen Wilkin fangirl moment, make Lia promise she does not hate nonfiction, and find out all about the frankies. This episode is fun and all, but heads up you will *not* want to miss Lia's upcoming appearance in the PG episode. Consider t
Get Serious: Bob Flayhart
In this very special 2-part series with pastor Bob Flayhart, Unseriously premieres the latest addition to the podcast--occasional episodes called Get Serious. Where the PG episodes go off the rails, Get Serious episodes head in the opposite direction. In them, you'll hear beloved Unseriously guests talk about what's nearest and dearest to their hearts. For our first one, Holly and Bob Fla
Bob Flayhart Loves the Italics
In a very special 2-week Unseriously series it's founding and long-term pastor Bob Flayhart of Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. This first episode is what we're used to around here--pastors talking about how they're most likely to get arrested, grandkids calling out during church service, and avoiding the floof. Next week you can look for a little bit of fun and th
Annie B. Jones Dipped Out on the Family Group Chat
Look, Annie B. Jones is a terrible texter and a recent understander of muting a text conversation--so she totally didn't mean to announce to everyone that she was leaving the family. Join Holly as she and Annie talk pet words, the evolution of one of Isaac's nicknames *that we all have to ensure has an end point,* and how they're missing the days when everyone was just having fun on the i
Tyler Drouet Can Loan You Some Grippy Socks
They're in her car. She's just going to go run and grab them right quick...Join Tyler Drouet of @simplify_parenting and Holly as they discuss some hacks for snacks, how to talk to your kids when they get out of school, and how the best memories are when the parents are ALSO enjoying themselves. Here's the Double Ditto game Tyler references.Tyler Drouet holds her Masters and EDS in couns
It's the PG episode. Drop 4
There will be travel tips, unacknowledged allergies, international blunders, and those poor moms in the Disney movies...prepare yourself for the church lock-in that is this PG episode, chock-full of guys in full-time ministry. We'll hear from Unseriously's jingle genius Adam Wright, plus pastors and theologians Irwyn Ince, Collin Hansen, and Kelly Kapic. Michael Bird and Harrison Scott Ke
Chris Van Dusen and the Tropical Fruit Festival
Ayuh, it's a wicked good time with author, illustrator and beloved Maine resident Chris Van Dusen. He and Holly will talk all things Maine license plate, memorable sunburns, kid mobsters, and how his books make the world shine.Kate DiCamillo, Mac Barnett, Brian Flocca, Peter Sagal, and Bob Marley (nope, no that one--the comedian) will all make appearances.So will Chris' older brother, Mr.
Abby O'Dell and the 10 Pound Paint Plate
Seasoned smart gal and entrepreneurial dynamo Abby O'Dell joins Holly to celebrate Unseriously's FIRST BIRTHDAY! They'll keep her aura up talking "the monsters," that eternal Aldi paint plate, Olivia Dean, trusting your creative instincts, and reminding those you love not to hit people.You can find Abby's art on Etsy at Scripted by Abby or follow her on Instagram here. Holly hears she's a
Lauren Washer Makes Biscuits for Chris Pratt
Hide your quarters--Lauren Washer is on Unseriously.It's a late-night Waffle House run with mom of 6, wife of Chris Pratt, author, women's ministry director, and all-around delightful person, Lauren Washer. She and Holly will talk about that durn door, the Washer family's incredible Waffle House ordering skills, and uninhibited fandom of others. Lauren will offer deep wisdom on loving oth
Kelly Kapic Is Not a Lady
Our first weekly episode of Unseriously is such a treat--join Holly as she asks author and theology professor Dr. Kelly Kapic about keeping his students on their toes, hears how he (regularly) gets schooled by his brilliant wife, and expresses her gratitude for not making the subtitle of his new book, "Hey, Holly! This one's for you!" This is also the episode where Collin Hansen is going
It's the PG Christmas Episode.
Heads up parents: this one's NOT for little ears! In this special Christmas edition of Unseriously, Holly is joined by Kate Strickler of Naptime Kitchen, Abbey Wedgeworth, Caroline Saunders, Jose Sarduy, and Kate DiCamillo.Holly would like to thank her bug man, Eddie, for appearing in the promo video as Santa. Yes, Eddie obvs has a thriving Santa side hustle. Maybe one day he'll make a gu
I have the news. An Unseriously annoucement for 2026!
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Kate DiCamillo Is Going the Wrong Way
Holly's brother-in-law, Chase, has been called in on this one, folks. Princess Kate is in the building.Our carnival queen, two-time Newbery medalist Kate DiCamillo, joins Holly for a pinch-me-I'm-dreaming interview covering everything from Epcot Center to shredded wheat to inciting kids to troll Chris Van Dusen. There may be a quote-off. If you're friends with Holly in real life, she woul
Collin Hansen Thinks the Internet Is a Fad
You know him as the top dog editor at The Gospel Coalition, the host of the beloved Gospelbound podcast, and the author of countless sources of faithful scholarship, commentary, and criticism...but have you ever seen him as Rudy's stunt double? It's time to get Unseriously with Collin Hansen.Collin and Holly will discuss why Collin could not bring himself to move up the American Revolutio
Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz Are Sure to Drink Their Ovaltine
On this episode of Unseriously it's Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, the totally charming sisters behind the beloved Dwell Differently brand! Join Natalie, Vera, and Holly for tons of fun as they drink their chocolately Ovaltine and stand on some chairs to tell those BBHFL boys to step. it. up. Natalie and Vera are kindly offering a special promo code to listeners of Unseriously for a fre
Adam Wright's (Tony Hale) Mary
It's the man, the myth, the legend behind Unseriously's theme song: THE Adam Wright of Act of Congress and The Corner Room. Join Holly and Adam and see if you can keep a count on how many times Tony Hale makes an appearance. May the odds be ever in your favor.Hey, Tony, this is an official request for you to be a guest on Unseriously in 2026. Holly promises to keep Adam from delivering th
Irwyn Ince and the Great Muffin Caper
Remember that time Dr. Irwyn Ince, aka Pastor Earth Wind, dropped that five thousand dollar comic book edition in the muddy gutter? Yeah, he does too.Join Holly and Irwyn to sleuth out the guilty party in the Ince family muffin caper, discuss the age when children are to be trusted with embarrassing pictures of their parents (spoiler: never), and get all the tips on keeping those CrossFit
Lauren K. Denton for Qualified Captain
Laugh along with real life friends Holly and Laura, erm, Lauren as they discuss the perils of getting an oil change when LaLa's Selfie Machine pops up on the dash. Anna will make appearances. Also, Anna is notably better at parking the boat.Lauren is a two-time USA today bestselling author of southern women's fiction--clean, swoony books with likeable characters and beachy settings. Glory
It's the PG episode. Drop 3
If you're an FBI agent, police officer, or New York City neighborhood watch--you may want to avert your ears. For some reason, this season of Unseriously drew out all the illicit stories from our guests. It's not everyone, but there's a definite theme: crime. Hope you enjoy all this fun from Robin Preiss Glasser, Chris Ammen, Elizabeth Passarella, James Spann, and Jose Sarduy. See you in
James Spann Made Ashtrays for the Deacons
This season of Unseriously kicks off with the man, the myth, the legend: James Spann. A 30+ year public servant keeping Alabama safe in severe weather, this is a different sort of interview for Alabama's favorite meme-able weatherman. James brings his passion for gas station food and throws down the culinary gauntlet for some of Birmingham's bougie to try and top that one gas station in E
Elizabeth Passarella Is Not the Preferred Child
Swap your car for alternate side parking, pick up a Wendy's baked potato with chili, buckle up your thin patent leather belt and settle in for some nostalgic snickering with writer and funnywoman Elizabeth Passarella. Elizabeth and Holly will weigh the merits of nude nail polish, marvel at Anna Wintour's brilliance, and quote Almost Famous til they're sure everyone hears the train.Oh, and
Robin Preiss Glasser Will Mix You a Metaphor
The delightful Robin Preiss Glasser, illustrator of the Fancy Nancy series (among many, many other books), brings her joyful personality to Unseriously to talk about how she should win any Cher lookalike contest, hands down. In this episode, she and Holly will discuss disappointing her youngest fans by not actually BEING Fancy Nancy, their mutual love for ballet, and how some fans have ta
Joel Muddamalle Can Craft You the Perfect AIM Away Message
Since Joel Muddamalle wrote the book on humility, it's only right that his name should be misspelled on his new book, right?! (jk, they already fixed it...)Join Holly as she interviews Dr. Joel Muddamalle on his penchant for a tick check, swaps stories of academic mishaps, and high fives his wife for reminding Coach Muddamalle that what he says on a sideline is inextricably linked to his
Jill Phillips and Andy Gullahorn Will Never Forget Cape Girardeau
Don't miss this episode of Unseriously with the dynamic duo of Jill Phillips and Andy Gullahorn-Phillips. They'll share their expertise on parenting with humor, excellent podcast recs, and the widely under-appreciated ancient Norse mythological "gjallarhorn." (Totally a thing--I looked it up.)Andy and Jill will sweetly say their favorite things about each other, talk about the ongoing hig
Karina Yan Glaser Took the Dare
HEY UNCLE JAMIE! Karina Yan Glaser of the beloved Vanderbeekers series is on Unseriously to talk NYC sanitation department, plot holes, and the perfect Big Apple day. She'll tell Holly how Robert Caro's The Power Broker brought her and her husband together, how she accidentally became a marathoner, and about a new don't-miss show on Broadway.Karina is the author of the brand new book The
PG Bonus: Jose Sarduy Is Here to Date Your Daughter
It's the Summer Bonus PG Episode!*Fair Warning: Find Jose Sarduy's clean comedy specials with Dry Bar Comedy on YouTube here and here. Anywhere else is the wild, wild west...don't send me an email.My Covid lockdown habit was Dry Bar with a side of Tiger King (what was yours?) and that's where I was first introduced to the one, the only JOOOOOEY SAAAATURDAY...er...Jose Sarduy. Since then h
Kate Strickler, Proprietress of the Symphony Brownie
Why would we ever believe Symphony brownies to be the brain trust of anyone other than the lovely Kate Strickler of the Naptime Kitchen?! Of course she created them in her basement kitchen where she also happens to mass manufacture Symphony candy bars - spread the word.Kate's new book, I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen, And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy, releases in August, 2025,
Elizabeth Woodson Wants Us All to Stretch
It's a summer bonus episode with Elizabeth Woodson! Elizabeth is a Bible teacher, founder of The Woodson Institute, and host of the podcasts Starting Place and Culture Matters. Her latest study, Live Free, A Study of Galatians is out now.On this episode we'll talk church potlucks, sneaker fashion, that big ole slide at Trail Dust and - of course - discipleship.Wikipedia and my 9th grade h
Taylor Leonhardt Might Be Lost In the Sauce
Yep, she's just as funny as you'd hope she'd be. Join Holly for some humor and heart with singer/songwriter Taylor Leonhardt of her eponymous solo career, her duo act with Jess Ray called Mission House, and her all-star girl band Paper Horses with Leslie Jordan, Sandra McCracken, and Jess Ray. Taylor and Holly will discuss the proper spelling of unconventional roasted meats, Taylor's skil
Chris Ammen Is About to Get Kicked Out of the Group Chat
Happy summer! It's a Summer Bonus episode of Unseriously! Up today it's Chris Ammen, founder and publisher of Kaleidoscope Kids Bibles. In this episode Holly airs some last name beef, learns about the candy bomb, and hears a story about Chris crossing the line with The Law--as only a pastor could do. (Facepalm.)You can find Kaleidoscope on Instagram, and Chris' new book, Raising Disciples
It's the PG episode. Drop 2
Unseriously is back! And it's one for the ear buds, parents. In this PG episode it isn't so much the silliness that toed the line toward a PG rating, but more so it's grown-up talk about getting rid of "the talk," spoiling a picture book that your kids might like to experience for themselves, and processing one of our favorite Bible teacher's theological educational experiences. Four of s
Amy Gannett Is Not That Kind of Italian
Join in the fun as Amy and Holly talk American Girl dolls, mistaken identities, and mishaps at the DMV. There will be black eyes.You can find all things Amy and Tiny Theologians on Instagram @amycategannett and @tinytheologians, or online at https://www.tinytheologians.shop.Additional resources mentioned:Through the Wardrobe, How C.S. Lewis Created Narnia by Lina MaslowFinding Narnia, The
Daniel Nayeri Speaks the Ineffable
Fun Police: looking for a Persian man. Talks with his hands. Doesn't leave the house without Newbery medal. Enemies include Subway. Goes by the alias, "The Humble Rumble."Holly would like to take this opportunity to apologize to Jon Foreman and also clarify that she was far away from him... like... at least 30 yards. It should also be noted that Daniel's Jon Foreman story would be equally
Tara Sun Brings the Kickstand Leg Pop Energy
Tara Sun joins Holly to reminisce on their days folding sweaters working retail, and compare notes on their favorite card game.Tara and Holly reference the delightful Slugs & Bugs.Tara is a writer, podcaster, and mom of two boys. She is the author of Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God, a collaborator on Hey Friend: 31 Journaling Devoti
Sean Dietrich Calls Shotgun in the Labcorp Van
Warning: this episode is likely to make you hungry for cheese straws, pimento cheese, and rocking on the front porch swing with sweet tea in one hand and a lesser known Mark Twain novel in the other.Find all things Sean Dietrich at seandietrich.com, or follow Sean on Instagram.Brand new collections from Sean:I Have No Idea What I'm DoingandTomato Sandwiches Are Eaten Over the SinkIn this
Amy Grimes, Duchess of Chipmunk Hazzard
Amy Grimes is Thankful. Thankful she never saw a snake, thankful for the one See Wee doll, thankful for her Pop's foresight and insistence on responsible map distribution. Pull out your binoculars and peer over the knoll at Chipmunk Hazzard to keep an eye out for a second episode from Amy coming soon. In that delight of an Unseriously Gets Serious episode, Amy will speak at length on craf
Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michaelson Danced at Their Weddings
...but Holly isn't jealous or anything.In this episode we'll have some fun with Mary Flo and Megan of Birds & Bees, the online course that gives parents the tools and confidence they need to talk to their young kids about sex. This is the G-rated episode--keep an eye out for a more full discussion with Birds & Bees content when the PG episode drops. You can find all the real-deal
It's the PG episode. Drop 1
Heads up, parents of little ones, this is one for the ear buds. It's all the delightful PG-rated content from four of season 1's guests: Portia Collins, Elizabeth Santelmann, Abbey Wedgeworth, and Katherine Wolf. Hope you enjoy and don't forget to rate Unseriously on your favorite podcasting platform. See you soon for season 2!Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright
Abbey Wedgeworth Is in a Travel Chair
Settle in and buckle up--Abbey Wedgeworth is in the guest seat on this episode of Unseriously.Need more of Abbey's mix of hilarity and heart in your life? Find her online or follow her on Instagram. Abbey's board book series, Training Young Hearts, is the perfect gift for expectant parents or the youngest littles in your life.Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright,
Caroline Saunders and the Robot Ostriches
* This episode is lovingly dedicated to the Mexican restaurant owner Caroline creeps out on her town square.Need more Caroline Saunders in your life? Find her online or follow her on Instagram, @writercaroline. You can pick up her Bible study Come Home, Tracing God's Promise of Home Through Scripture, or her Kids in the Bible storybook here. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced
Portia Collins Is Fully Committed
When Unseriously was in the developmental stages, Holly told a funny friend about the concept. The friend immediately replied, "You have GOT to interview Portia Collins." After this episode, we think you'll see why.As promised, Portia's cornbread recipe is at the very bottom of these show notes.Portia's new Bible study, Finding Freedom In Christ: An 8-Week Study of Galatians is available
Elizabeth Santelmann Is on Truth Serum
What can we say? Unseriously brings out the best in people. But for Elizabeth Santelmann, guesting on a podcast episode might not even be required. Just hand her a gas station energy drink.
Don't miss Elizabeth's free Bible studies offered on her web site, sunshineinmynest.com, and interact with Elizabeth on Instagram, @sunshineinmynest.
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