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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!

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00:38:58

Replay: Kate Strickler, Proprietress of the Symphony...

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2026/06/29

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 book, I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen, And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy, released in August, 2025, and is

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00:07:22

Mini-Bonus: About That Book List / Summertime Reads

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2026/06/24

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 Emma M. Lion volume in this portion--I meant to say book 8! Ack--don't send the villagers for me--I only wish I

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00:49:11

Replay: Kate DiCamillo Is Going the Wrong Way

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2026/06/22

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 interview, a fact which has now become one of the proudest moments of her life.The name you'll be shouting at this

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00:41:11

Sarah Walton and Kristen Wetherell Can Offer You...

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2026/06/15

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 updone the downtown. They'll compare notes on being concert grannies, getting eyebrow tats, and how all the writing

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00:53:48

Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue Ring for Tea

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2026/06/08

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. Lion will make an appearance, as well as Kate Albus. Both will be praised for their writing...one will catch some

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00:38:06

PG/Get Serious: Kara Jones

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2026/06/01

*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 sincerity and compassion on a topic that has long-plagued believers in the modern church. After some silliness

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00:34:46

Matt Tavares, Mayor of Breakfast Town

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2026/05/25

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 family members into awkward scenarios, that time in Nebraska where he got shamed by Google maps, and doubling down on

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00:39:56

Carolyn Weber Skips to Her Loo

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2026/05/18

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, or the fact that Carolyn is probably wearing maternity pants right this minute.Carolyn's next book, Four

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00:34:33

Bonus Summer Reading Episode + Joy Luck Summer Details

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2026/05/13

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. PLUS: don't miss the invitation to The Joy Luck Summer--a no cost/no stakes invite to join all three of us in

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00:35:58

Larry Bolden and Anisa Sumlar Are Grappling

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2026/05/11

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 Group, or look for their book, Becoming Whole-Hearted, one of Holly's 5-star reads for 2026 so far, out now and

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00:37:16

Harrison Scott Key Should've Held That Girl's Hand

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2026/05/04

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 miss the ⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠ Instagram post for this episode so you can see that foot photo zoomed out to the

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00:34:02

It's the PG Episode. Seasons 5 & 6

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2026/04/27

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 my do they combine for an excellent PG romp. Hope you enjoy!Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by

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00:41:00

Nicole Conrad Always Reads the Book

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2026/04/20

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 bookstagrammer from @theturnedpage_bham. Holly would like to apologize for being especially laughy during this

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00:36:19

Betsy Farquhar and Megan Saben Stayed at a Murder Hotel

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2026/04/13

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 Reader."Redeemed Reader is dedicated to helping Christian parents and educators raise discerning readers

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00:37:20

Glenna Marshall Digs In

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2026/04/06

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 listen to this one. Glenna digs in for sure on this episode, but digs herself right out again

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00:44:03

Amanda Cleary Eastep, Snake Handler

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2026/03/16

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. Amanda is the author of the Tree Street Kids series from Moody publishers, just right for your early

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00:34:45

Lia Ross Can Smell Your Laundry Detergent

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2026/03/09

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 this episode your warm-up giggles so you won't pull a muscle when that comes out at the end of

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00:35:58

Get Serious: Bob Flayhart

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2026/03/02

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 Flayhart will talk pastoral transition, gospel waltz, and have a candid conversation about what's

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00:40:25

Bob Flayhart Loves the Italics

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2026/02/23

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 then the No. Holds. Barred. Bob as he answers some of Holly's more serious questions.Bob and Holly

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01:02:31

Annie B. Jones Dipped Out on the Family Group Chat

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2026/02/16

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 internet. Joe Burrow will make an appearance. So will Nicole Conrad, Charles Martin, Laura Tremaine,

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