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!
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Sep 28, 2026 · 51:20
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…
Sep 23, 2026 · 5:10
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…
Sep 21, 2026 · 46:24
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…
Sep 16, 2026 · 8:12
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…
Sep 14, 2026 · 50:39
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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 28:26
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…
Aug 31, 2026 · 36:38
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…
Aug 24, 2026 · 41:55
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…
Aug 17, 2026 · 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…
Aug 10, 2026 · 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…
Aug 5, 2026 · 7:27
"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…
Aug 3, 2026 · 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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 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…
Jul 20, 2026 · 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…
Jul 15, 2026 · 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…
Jul 13, 2026 · 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…
Jul 8, 2026 · 5:31
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,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 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…
Jun 24, 2026 · 7:22
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…
Jun 22, 2026 · 49:11
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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 41:11
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,…
Jun 8, 2026 · 53:48
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 .…
Jun 1, 2026 · 38:06
*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…
May 25, 2026 · 34:46
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…
May 18, 2026 · 39:56
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…
May 13, 2026 · 34:33
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…
May 11, 2026 · 35:58
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…
May 4, 2026 · 37:16
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…
Apr 27, 2026 · 34:02
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.…
Apr 20, 2026 · 41:00
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…
Apr 13, 2026 · 36:19
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…
Apr 6, 2026 · 37:20
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,…
Mar 16, 2026 · 44:03
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…
Mar 9, 2026 · 34:45
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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 35:58
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…
Feb 23, 2026 · 40:25
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…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:02:31
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…
Feb 9, 2026 · 31:09
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…
Feb 2, 2026 · 25:19
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…
Jan 26, 2026 · 44:10
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…
Jan 19, 2026 · 31:34
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…
Jan 12, 2026 · 46:26
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…
Jan 5, 2026 · 33:14
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…
Dec 8, 2025 · 30:28
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,…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:08
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Nov 3, 2025 · 50:43
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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 51:20
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,…
Nov 3, 2025 · 39:35
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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 37:33
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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 46:16
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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 37:20
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…
Sep 22, 2025 · 36:57
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…
Aug 18, 2025 · 42:13
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…
Aug 18, 2025 · 56:16
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…
Aug 18, 2025 · 35:23
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…
Aug 18, 2025 · 42:11
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…
Aug 18, 2025 · 53:10
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…
Aug 18, 2025 · 44:47
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…
Jul 28, 2025 · 46:24
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…
Jul 14, 2025 · 38:58
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…
Jun 16, 2025 · 26:46
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 .…
May 27, 2025 · 36:01
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…
May 5, 2025 · 40:04
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…
Apr 28, 2025 · 31:17
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…
Apr 14, 2025 · 38:13
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…
Apr 14, 2025 · 44:47
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…
Apr 14, 2025 · 40:33
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 &…
Apr 14, 2025 · 39:27
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…
Apr 14, 2025 · 42:23
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…
Apr 14, 2025 · 30:25
...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…
Feb 25, 2025 · 28:44
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,…
Jan 20, 2025 · 22:47
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…
Jan 20, 2025 · 39:37
* 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…
Jan 20, 2025 · 43:34
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…
Jan 20, 2025 · 22:47
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…
Jan 20, 2025 · 23:27
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…
Jan 20, 2025 · 37:39
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…
Jan 15, 2025 · 1:12
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…
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