Best Scott McKinnon Podcasts (2025)

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Hebrews 11:1-6 - Scott McKinnon 55:34

8d ago55:34

55:34

This is a message by Scott McKinnon from week 10 of our series Hebrews: Jesus is Greater. Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving loca…

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Karl Buechner and Jeremy Mueller, authors of “The Unraveling” (and Earth Crisis) 1:04:00

15h ago1:04:00

1:04:00

On this episode, we talk with The Unraveling co-authors Karl Buechner and Jeremy Mueller. Karl, best known as the voice of Earth Crisis, brings decades of perspective from a life deeply rooted in hardcore, while Jeremy offers the complementary lens that helped shape the book’s broader narrative. Together they dig into what it means to be taken seri…

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1:06:42

8m ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a lot of pictures on her phone. Amy hangs with the Wiser Than Me host and talks with her about being the LeBron James of TV, going to Paris with Ina Garten, and how long they would last on 'Alone.' Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Tony Hale and Julia Louis-Dreyfus Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berm…

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Hebrews 12:1–3 - Alex Stark 45:02

1d ago45:02

45:02

This is a message by Alex Stark from the final week of our series Hebrews: Jesus is Greater. Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving l…

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Graeme McKinnon from Home Front 1:11:20

8d ago1:11:20

1:11:20

This week on the show, we sit down with Graeme McKinnon, vocalist, songwriter, and driving force behind Canadian post-punk powerhouse Home Front. Before blending icy synths with punk grit, Graeme cut his teeth in the world of hardcore—shaped early on by the tough, street-level bite of Blitz and the chaotic, uniquely Canadian spirit of SNFU. Those b…

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Hayley Williams 1:11:05

3d ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Hayley Williams made sure she warmed up and warmed down for this podcast. Amy hangs with the singer and Paramore frontwoman and talks about hitting that high note on "All I Wanted," watching 'Gogglebox,' and her longest body part. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Doug Peck and Hayley Williams Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss…

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Dan Gump from Excessive Force & Life Sentence Records 1:11:37

15d ago1:11:37

1:11:37

In this episode, I talk with Dan Gump, founder of Life Sentence Records and vocalist of Excessive Force, about his unique path through hardcore. We get into his upbringing, discovering punk, and how serving in the Marine Corps shaped his perspective once he became part of the OC and Midwest hardcore scenes. Dan reflects on what it means to be a str…

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Ina Garten 1:10:49

10d ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Ina Garten knows never to show up to a podcast taping empty-handed. Amy hangs with the author and host of 'Be My Guest' and talks about whether or not Ina's husband, Jeffrey, is in the CIA, her favorite New Yorker cartoons, and how to make a store-bought Thanksgiving fabulous. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Julia Louis Dreyfus and Ina Garten Executive P…

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Hebrews 10:19-25 - Alex Stark 47:34

13d ago47:34

47:34

This is a message by Alex Stark from week 9 of our series Hebrews: Jesus is Greater. Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local chu…

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Scott Angelacos from Bloodlet and Hollow Leg 1:13:48

21d ago1:13:48

1:13:48

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Angelacos—the unmistakable voice behind Bloodlet, Hope & Suicide, and Hollow Leg—to dig into the history, mythology, and lived reality of one of Florida’s heaviest and most influential frontmen. Scott walks us through the early days of Bloodlet, the unique darkness that shaped their sound, and the gritty Flor…

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Ariana Grande 1:06:49

21d ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Ariana Grande has no problem with being 5-foot-2. Amy hangs with the 'Wicked' star and talks with her about game nights with her mom, her Eugene Levy impersonation, and getting work done in the bath. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Bowen Yang and Ariana Grande Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productio…

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Hebrews 9:11–28 - James Allen 40:24

25d ago40:24

40:24

This is a message by James Allen from week 8 of our series Hebrews: Jesus is Greater. Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local ch…

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Petey USA 1:07:35

29d ago1:07:35

1:07:35

New episode featuring Petey USA — the musician, comedian, and all-around creative dude known for blending vulnerable songwriting with offbeat humor and viral sketches. We talk about how collaboration has shaped his approach to both music and comedy, what it felt like to throw the first pitch at a Cubs game, and the balance between sincerity and abs…

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June Squibb 1:00:48

24d ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Don't ask June Squibb to do a Polish accent. Amy hangs with the actor and talks about living in New York in the 1950s, Squibb doing her light bulbs onstage, and dating in her 80s. See June Squibb on Broadway in 'Marjorie Prime,' opening December 8. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Will Forte and June Squibb Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, …

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Hebrews 5:12-6:12 - Alex Stark 57:15

27d ago57:15

57:15

This is a message by Alex Stark from week 7 of our series Hebrews: Jesus is Greater. Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local chu…

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Sebastian Maniscalco (Live) 1:16:08

28d ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Sebastian Maniscalco has a little more pepper in his hair these days. Amy hangs with the comedian for a live taping of 'Good Hang' and talks about Robert De Niro playing his dad in a movie, his bedtime cologne routine, and how he feels about shoeless households. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Pete Correale and Sebastian Maniscalco Executive Producers: B…

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Brett Burnham from Torn Apart 1:15:37

1M ago1:15:37

1:15:37

This week, we sit down with Brett Burnham, vocalist of Torn Apart and longtime tattoo artist, for a deep dive into the roots of Baltimore hardcore and the winding path that’s carried him from stages to tattoo shops. Torn Apart was one of the most intense and influential bands to come out of Baltimore 90s scene — a bridge between metalcore’s early c…

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Maya Hawke 53:01

1M ago53:01

53:01

Maya Hawke has a cup theory she'd like to sell you. Amy hangs with her fellow 'Inside Out 2' castmate and talks about what she learned from playing the character of Anxiety, taking the subway to find the right kind of cigarettes, and being afraid of harmonizing. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Willa Fitzgerald and Maya Hawke Executive Producers: Bill Sim…

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Hebrews 4:14–5:10 - Maddie Howe 50:09

1M ago50:09

50:09

This is a message by Maddie Howe from week 6 of our series Hebrews: Jesus is Greater. Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local ch…

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Bill Stevenson from Descendents 1:05:52

1M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Few drummers have shaped punk rock’s heartbeat like Bill Stevenson. From pounding the kit for Black Flag to defining melodic hardcore with the Descendents, Bill’s fingerprints are all over the sound and soul of modern punk. Now in his early 60s, he’s as sharp, funny, and relentless as ever — splitting time between drumming, producing at his legenda…

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Kate McKinnon 1:07:14

1M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Kate McKinnon is getting really into trim carpentry. Amy hangs with the 'SNL' alum and talks about Kate's desire to be in the woods, filling her time hole post-'SNL,' and the capitals of various countries. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Pr…

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Hebrews 4:1–11 - Alex Stark 51:10

1M ago51:10

51:10

This is a message by Alex Stark from week 5 of our series Hebrews: Jesus is Greater. Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local chu…

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Patrick Cozens from Restraining Order 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Cozens, frontman of Restraining Order, the Massachusetts/Connecticut hardcore band known for blending classic early ’80s energy with modern urgency. Patrick talks about growing up in the New England scene, how Restraining Order first came together, and the balance between being easygoing offstage and all-ou…

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Mariska Hargitay 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Mariska Hargitay never gets tired of a bit. Amy hangs with the 'Law and Order: SVU' star and talks about playing Cynthia Hooper on ‘ER,’ teasing Christopher Meloni, and seeing 'Hamilton' 27 times. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite P…

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Hebrews 3:1–19 - Tom Gibbs 35:40

2M ago35:40

35:40

This is a message by Tom Gibbs from week 4 of our series Hebrews: Jesus is Greater. Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local chur…

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Esden Stafne from Saturdays At Your Place 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

This episode features a conversation with Esden Stafne, bassist, vocalist, and founding member of saturdays at your place, the Michigan-based band whose blend of Midwest emo, pop sensibility, and raw sincerity has built a passionate following across DIY spaces and beyond. We dig into Esden’s life offstage—the quiet moments between tours, growing up…

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Aziz Ansari 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Aziz Ansari is still using his flip phone, even if he gets lost sometimes. Amy hangs with her former 'Parks and Rec' costar and talks about skipping the first grade, being the first person cast on 'Parks,' and making chicken 65 for Rashida Jones. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Rashida Jones and Aziz Ansari Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler,…

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Hebrews 2:14-17 - Alex Stark 43:09

2M ago43:09

43:09

This is a message by Alex Stark from week 3 of our series Hebrews: Jesus is Greater. Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local chu…

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Akil Godsey from End It 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Akil Godsey of End It joins the show for a conversation that’s equal parts reflection and release. Hailing from Baltimore, End It has built their reputation on unfiltered honesty and chaotic energy — a band that channels the city’s grit into hardcore that’s both feral and deeply human. Akil talks about the cycles of death, debauchery, and the stran…

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Rachel Dratch 1:20:19

2M ago1:20:19

1:20:19

By The Ringer

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Hebrews 1:5–14 - Michael Hands 57:08

2M ago57:08

57:08

This is a message by Michael Hands from week 2 of our series Hebrews: Jesus is Greater. Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local …

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Josh Newton from Shiner 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

In this episode, I sit down with Josh Newton, a musician whose fingerprints are all over some of the most compelling underground sounds of the past three decades. We trace his path from the fertile Kansas City scene of the ’90s, where Shiner carved out their space alongside the era’s noisy, angular bands, to his wild ride as a bassist in Every Time…

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Kristen Wiig 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Kristen Wiig is volunteering to make Metallica quieter. Amy hangs with her fellow 'SNL' alum and talks about a psychic telling her to move to LA, the on-boarding process at SNL, and feeling sad for inanimate objects. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Pape…

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Hebrews 1:1-4 - Alex Stark 39:46

2M ago39:46

39:46

This is a message by Alex Stark from week 1 of our series Hebrews: Jesus is Greater. Welcome to the Newlife podcast! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local chu…

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Tim McIlrath from Rise Against 1:15:31

3M ago1:15:31

1:15:31

HAPPY 13TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE SHOW. On this episode, we sit down with Tim McIlrath of Rise Against to dig into the band’s remarkable longevity and the intentional ways they’ve continued to challenge and inspire listeners over the years. Tim reflects on the band’s history—from their early days in Chicago’s punk and hardcore scene to becoming a globa…

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Regina Hall 1:10:37

2M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

The nunnery's loss of Regina Hall is our gain. Amy hangs with the actor and talks about the pains of getting a mammogram, watching 'Dateline' before going to bed, and working with Leonardo DiCaprio. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Andrew Rannells and Regina Hall Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Product…

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Generation Sunday - Zoe Brown 42:25

3M ago42:25

42:25

This is a message by Zoe Brown from our Generation Sunday service! We’re so glad that you could join us. Newlife is one family with many churches located in Brisbane, Coolangatta, Coomera, Moreton Bay, and Robina. We exist to see more people more like Jesus by planting and leading thriving local churches. Welcome to a very special episode celebrati…

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Harper Boyhtari from Greet Death 1:08:28

3M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

In this episode, Harper from Greet Death opens up about the deeper currents running through her life and music. She reflects on the impact Blink-182 had on her formative years, not just as a gateway into punk and alternative music, but as a band that showed how vulnerability and humor could coexist. We also explore how Greet Death has often been mi…

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