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 would like it noted that she arrived earlier than Kate to the interview, a fact which has now become one of the proudest moments of her life.The name you'll be shouting at this interview is BEN STEIN. Don't miss Sophie Blackall's Farmhouse for anyone in your life, not just littles, Amanda Cleary Eastep's Instagram is @book_leaves, and this is a Katherine Applegate book. Here's the Beverly Cleary nonfiction picture book they discuss.Read a Kate DiCamillo. Hug your people. Write back. Kate's magnificent title Because of Winn-Dixie celebrates 25 years in print this year, plus she's got a new addition to The Norendy Tales called Lost Evangeline, with Sophie Blackall illustrating.This is Holly's favorite Kate DiCamillo title, perfect to tuck into a stocking this year.Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. His latest Christmas project, Light Has Shone, is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 Revolution, plus his next career taking over the @birminghamburgers Instagram. But don't worry, we cut out the ten minute riff of them impersonating every Birmingham radio personality they could remember since 2006.If you're Rebecca McLaughlin, Skyler Flowers, Glenn Wishnew, Nadya Williams, Molly Worthen, or Sarah Irving-Stonebraker--you're going to want to listen to this episode. If you're Andrew Wilson...ah, maybe not so much.Collin has a brand new (free) weekly newsletter subscription, Unseen Things--well worth your time--and his latest books, The Gospel After Christendom and Where Is God in a World with So Much Evil?, both available from TGC.Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. His latest Christmas project, Light Has Shone, is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 free month of their Dwell membership subscription--visit their website and use code GETSERIOUS to learn more, sign up, and get serious about memorizing Scripture.Natalie and Vera are the authors of the Dwell Differently book, plus tons of Bible study resources, and the hearts behind the Dwell Differently podcast.Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. His latest Christmas project, Light Has Shone, is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 the invitation in person, though she can't promise to keep him from singing a little jingle about it.Adam and Holly will talk about the story behind that handknit smiling cigarette (thanks, Jess!), Adam's highly recognizable voice, their joint devotion to Theo of Golden, and of course, Tony Hale...one more time.You won't want to miss Adam's latest Christmas project, Light Has Shone, which is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music. Mackle family particular faves of Adam Wright songs:Nothing but the BloodCan I Get a WitnessOne Will BreakRevelation 22:20-21and if you're in a Christmasey mood: Here Comes the JoyMusic for Unseriously was indeed composed by Adam Wright of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization.Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 palms soft (spoiler: ACK).Irwyn is the author of The Beautiful Community: Unity, Diversity, and the Church at Its Best, and Hope Ain't a Hustle: Persevering by Faith in a Wearying World.Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. His latest Christmas project, Light Has Shone, is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 Road is Holly's favorite, but most people start with The Hideaway, especially because most people become a Lauren K. Denton completist.Find Lauren on Instagram, and sign up for her Substack on her website, laurenkdenton.com.Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. His latest Christmas project, Light Has Shone, is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 November for season 4!
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 Edwardsville off US 78. (Yes, you read that right.)He talks about his dedication to VBS, wisely teaches us not to miss the Adamsville Walmart, and tells us what will make his protective heart "go Butler County on you real quick."Basically, it's a priceless interview.You can find James on any television within 150 miles of an Alabama state line during a weather emergency, but during clear skies look for him on the brand new Alabama Weather Network, his collaborative netcast Weather Brains, or on his home station, ABC33/40.Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 Elizabeth will also give some wise words for writers or those who want to be.Find Elizabeth on Instagram or behind the paywall at The New York Times or New York Magazine, and don't miss her two laugh til you cry memoirs, Good Apple and It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway.Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 taken their affection for Fancy Nancy to epic...permanent...body art proportions. You can find Robin on Instagram, and be sure not to miss all the fun in honor of Nancy's 20th anniversary this year. The newest addition to the Fancy Nancy catalog from Robin and author Jane O'Connor, Besties for Eternity, is out now and be sure not to miss this episode of Unseriously, which did you know is a fancy way to say FUN?Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 witness. (psst...David Mackle: the refs can HEAR YOU.)Find Joel on Instagram or on his Substack, Humble Theology.Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 high five, and pretend they don't regularly discuss how much money David Mackle owes them.Andy's brand new album Winning Streak is now available wherever you stream, as is Jill's extensive catalog. Mackles recommend the songs "All the Good Things," "Teenagers," and "Weird People" as excellent places to start, plus their Christmas album is a constant during our holidays.Find Jill on Instagram, Andy on Instagram and Patreon, or at his web site, andygullahorn.com.Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli, and a super fun follow on Instagram. She's an author who really honors her fans with return mail, and the young fans living in your house can drop her a line atPO Box 1017New York, NY 10037.Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 he's managed to overturn the giggle box of my entire family and just about all of my friends, so it feels only right that he should be invited to Unseriously. I'd watch the Dry Bar specials with grown-up ears only first just to make sure you're good with them, but if they clear your content filters I can't wait to hear what lines your family latches on to.Ladies and gentlemen, Joey Saturday.You can keep up with Jose on his web site (including finding upcoming shows) or on his Instagram or Facebook. Heads up (per Jose) that tour dates at theaters and cruise ships are generally PG but bar or comedy club appearances where he's workshopping new stuff...not necessarily so much.Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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, and you can preorder here.On this episode, Kate and Holly had such fun talking favorite sauces, favorite Instagram follows, and unfavorite family vacations. Ina and Ree will make appearances. (OKAY but only in shout-outs.) So will @raisingcades10, @the_car_mom, and @brunchwithbabs.Recipes mentioned include:Tate's Dulce de Leche Icebox CakeRee Drummond's Malted Milk Chocolate Chip CookiesSymphony BrowniesNo Churn Ice CreamCreamy Chicken EnchiladasAnd, of course, ICD. Recipe below!Aunt Terri's Ice Cream Dessert, also known as ICDyou need:1 family size roll Pillsbury Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie dough, baked as cookies (crunchy but not burned)1 container Breyer's Natural Vanilla ice cream (the one with the visible vanilla beans)1 jar Smuckers caramel toppingSet the ice cream on the counter to partly melt while you bake the cookies to crispy but not burned. Once cookies are baked, crumble about 2/3 into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Drizzle about 2/3 of the jar of caramel sauce over the cookies, then scoop the entire container of melty ice cream over the caramely cookies. Spread this out smooth. Top with the rest of the crumbled cookies and drizzle with the remainder of the caramel sauce. Freeze for several hours--overnight is best. Before serving, set on counter for 5 minutes. Find Kate on Instagram, @naptimekitchen, Symphony bars at your favorite grocer, and the Strickler family anywhere other than Disneyworld.Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 history teacher would like to remind us all that the Battle of Hastings in 1066 resulted in the Norman conquest of England and the establishment of a new ruling dynasty--the same one that continues to this day.And I'd like to remind us all that we can find Elizabeth on Instagram, but note that her handle has changed since we recorded this episode. She's no longer @missjazzyliz but @elizabethwoodson. You won't want to miss her theological moments on the IG.Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 hair.Adele and Usher will both get shout-outs. Leigh Nash...we see you following us down the produce aisle.Oh yeah, there will also be lots of hope for the dark places.Find Taylor online or on Instagram, Mission house on their Instagram, and the correct spelling of CABANA in the introductory pages of the spelling bee handbook.
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 Followers of Jesus, from Harvest House Publishers.Holly has written two volumes for Kaleidoscope--Bright Star: The Story of Esther, also available on Yoto, and the latest, Kingdom Come: Ezra & Nehemiah.Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 fabulous guests will make an appearance: Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson from Birds & Bees, Daniel Nayeri, and Amy Gannett of Tiny Theologians. Hope you enjoy and will you tell a friend about Unseriously? When you spread the word it helps us book the guests you want to hear! See you soon for summer bonus episodes!Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.
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 Story of C.S. Lewis and His Brother by Caroline McAlister and Jessica LenanMusic for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram.Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.