Unseriously

Unseriously

I'm Holly Mackle - join me as I ask quirky questions of notable normals. Maybe you've heard what your favorite creatives are working on, but it's outright fun to hear about their most-texted emoji, what they put in their Costco buggy, or the last time they had a dance party. Ready for a little levity in your earbuds? Welcome to Unseriously!

Episodes

May 27, 2025 36 mins

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 skill level at Bubble Spinner, and Mandy Moore's...

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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 at Home: Nurturing Your Kids Into Faithful ...

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April 28, 2025 31 mins

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 season 2's fabu...

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April 14, 2025 38 mins

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 Maslow

Finding Narnia, The Story of C.S. Lewis and His Brother by Caro...

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April 14, 2025 44 mins

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 creepy were it to tak...

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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 Devotions on Friendship, and host of the Truth Tal...

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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 Doing

and

Tomato Sandwiches Are Eaten Over the Sink


In this romp of an episode, Sean and...

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April 14, 2025 42 mins

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 craft, and you don't have to be a painter to app...

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...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 Birds & Bees content on their website, o...

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February 25, 2025 28 mins

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, founder of ⁠The Corner Room⁠, a ministry t...

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January 20, 2025 22 mins

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, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that...

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January 20, 2025 39 mins

* 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 by Adam Wright of the acoustic pop quartet ...

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January 20, 2025 43 mins

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 for pre-order, and of course you can catch h...

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January 20, 2025 22 mins

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.


Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright of the acousti...

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Which Bath & Body Works scent were YOU rockin' in the 90's?? Katherine may be single-handedly responsible for the resurgence of Prickly Pear.


Find Katherine, Jay, and all things Hope Heals at hopeheals.com, and on Instagram @hopeheals.


Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room. Don't miss their three volumes of Psalms for kids and families, and follow along on Instagram @cornerroom...

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January 20, 2025 37 mins

If you're a listener of the Journeywomen podcast then you already love Hunter Beless. Now find out which fictional characters she loves--some so much they may have to duel with Brooks one day soon.


Listen to the Journeywomen podcast, plus find all things Journeywomen Ministries at journeywomen.org.


Hunter references The Charles Simeon Trust workshops and you can find out more information at simeontrust.org.


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January 15, 2025 1 min

Join me, Holly Mackle, as I ask quirky questions of notable normals. Maybe you’ve heard what your favorite creatives are working on, but it's outright fun to hear about their most texted emoji, what they put in their Costco buggy, or the last time they had a dance party.

 

Parents, no fear – we’ll keep it G-rated unless otherwise noted. 

 

Unseriously seasons appear all at once for a binge-friendly listen. Subscribe now to catch t...

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