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Unseriously

Holly Mackle 67 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

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

Ned Bustard Is Judging Your Music Taste
Ned Bustard Is Judging Your Music Taste Aug 17, 2026 00:34:48 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
It's the PG Episode. Back to School Edit Aug 10, 2026 00:28:44 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
Mini-Bonus: Book Recs for Each Other with Elizabeth Santelmann Aug 5, 2026 00:07:27 "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
Elizabeth Santelmann Blinks Twice Aug 3, 2026 00:38:26 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
Elizabeth Harwell Is Never Giving Those Books Back, Deanna Jul 27, 2026 00:37:32 "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
Emma C. Fox Can't Avoid the Near-Death Experience Jul 20, 2026 00:33:03 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
Mini-Bonus: The Magic of Sophie Blackall Jul 15, 2026 00:10:05 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
Sophie Blackall, Syndicated Columnist Jul 13, 2026 00:40:08 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
Mini-Bonus: Comfort Reads with Karen Swallow Prior Jul 8, 2026 00:05:31 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
Karen Swallow Prior, Board-Certified Karen Jul 6, 2026 00:35:32 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
Replay: Kate Strickler, Proprietress of the Symphony Brownie Jun 29, 2026 00:38:58 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
Mini-Bonus: About That Book List / Summertime Reads Jun 24, 2026 00:07:22 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

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