RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_49f77165-dd4f-442c-968d-67eef3934a7e -- Rendered At Wed, 20 May 2026 17:12:26 +0000 The Long Green Line Podcast https://redcircle.com/shows/the-long-green-line-podcast en-US All rights reserved. Conversations about running, coaching, and life. Matty Arnold In The Long Green Line Podcast, Director Matty Arnold follows up the subjects from the 2008 documentary, The Long Green Line. The podcast features interviews of former athletes inspired by the legendary Coach Joe Newton of York High School in Elmhurst Illinois, where winning 28 Illinois state cross-country titles in his 66 years of coaching was secondary to his greater purpose. Coach Joe Newton spent six decades living his purpose, teaching boys to how to become heart-centered men, using cross-country running as his platform to help change the world, by cultivating “truth, honor, loyalty and character” in his runners. Newton led runners across a spectrum of abilities, “everyone has something to contribute," reinforcing that, “it’s nice to be great, but far greater to be nice.” Enjoy rich discussions on conscious masculinity and cross country as a metaphor for life. More info @ www.longgreenlinemovie.com Theme Song Composed by Kyle J. Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com Hosted by Matty Arnold @_mattyarnold 49f77165-dd4f-442c-968d-67eef3934a7e In The Long Green Line Podcast, Director Matty Arnold follows up the subjects from the 2008 documentary, The Long Green Line. The podcast features interviews of former athletes inspired by the legendary Coach Joe Newton of York High School in Elmhurst Illinois, where winning 28 Illinois state cross-country titles in his 66 years of coaching was secondary to his greater purpose.

Coach Joe Newton spent six decades living his purpose, teaching boys to how to become heart-centered men, using cross-country running as his platform to help change the world, by cultivating “truth, honor, loyalty and character” in his runners. 

Newton led runners across a spectrum of abilities, “everyone has something to contribute," reinforcing that, “it’s nice to be great, but far greater to be nice.”

Enjoy rich discussions on conscious masculinity and cross country as a metaphor for life.


More info @ www.longgreenlinemovie.com

Theme Song Composed by Kyle J. Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com

Hosted by Matty Arnold @_mattyarnold


]]> episodic no Matty Arnold mattyarnold@gmail.com no full OK GO's Dan Konopka - a former student of Coach Newton OK GO's Dan Konopka - a former student of Coach Newton Matty Arnold In the Long Green Line podcast episode, Dan Konopka, the drummer for the Grammy award winning band OK GO, discussed his time as a student at York High School. Despite not being a part of the cross country team, Konopka was a student in Coach Newton's gym classes. Coach Newton would often send Konopka on errands in lieu of class and the drummer reminisces fondly about his time spent running errands for the coach. Konopka also talked about his band OK GO, which is known for their creative and visually stunning music videos that have amassed over 500 million views on YouTube, and their unique blend of pop, rock, and electronic elements. In this Long Green Line podcast episode, Dan Konopka, the drummer for the Grammy award winning band OK GO, discussed his time as a student at York High School. Despite not being a part of the cross country team, Konopka was a student in Coach Newton's gym classes.

Coach Newton would often send Konopka on errands in lieu of class and the drummer reminisces fondly about his time spent running errands for the coach.

Konopka also talked about his band OK GO, which is known for their creative and visually stunning music videos that have amassed over 500 million views on YouTube, and their unique blend of pop, rock, and electronic elements.

]]> <p>In this Long Green Line podcast episode, Dan Konopka, the drummer for the Grammy award winning band OK GO, discussed his time as a student at York High School. Despite not being a part of the cross country team, Konopka was a student in Coach Newton&#39;s gym classes.</p><p>Coach Newton would often send Konopka on errands in lieu of class and the drummer reminisces fondly about his time spent running errands for the coach.</p><p>Konopka also talked about his band OK GO, which is known for their creative and visually stunning music videos that have amassed over 500 million views on YouTube, and their unique blend of pop, rock, and electronic elements.</p> de0fa47d-e883-4f28-89f2-607f999f2919 https://www.longgreenlinemovie.com Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:32:12 +0000 3823 no full Kyle Dee - from the bands "the Frantic" and "MAKEOUT" Kyle Dee - from the bands "the Frantic" and "MAKEOUT" Matty Arnold The Long Green Line podcast welcomes musician Kyle Dee in an exclusive interview. Kyle, previously a member of the Chicago-based band THE FRANTIC, shares his journey from being a young touring band to his current band, MAKEOUT. He talks about the technology that helped him along the way, and how Coach Newton's messages have inspired him in his career. Kyle's song "Audio and Murder" was featured in the "Long Green Line" movie. The podcast is a must-listen for music fans and those interested in the behind-the-scenes of the music industry.

]]> <p>The Long Green Line podcast welcomes musician Kyle Dee in an exclusive interview. Kyle, previously a member of the Chicago-based band THE FRANTIC, shares his journey from being a young touring band to his current band, MAKEOUT. He talks about the technology that helped him along the way, and how Coach Newton&#39;s messages have inspired him in his career. Kyle&#39;s song &#34;Audio and Murder&#34; was featured in the &#34;Long Green Line&#34; movie. The podcast is a must-listen for music fans and those interested in the behind-the-scenes of the music industry.</p> 1d5df8bb-b0ba-4293-ad06-a56e85139929 http://www.longgreenlinemovie.com Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:10:00 +0000 1642 no full Coach Newton RAW Interview #4 - Winter 2004 Coach Newton RAW Interview #4 - Winter 2004 8 Matty Arnold In this episode, recorded in the Winter of 2004, Coach Newton discusses his FIRST year at YORK, He explains NTN and the Portland course, He talks about military service, especially how Vietnam impacted the team. Tells happy story of his father…going to every meet he was in. Please like, comment, and subscribe to this podcast to help us spread the word about this project. Check out our website at www.longgreenlinemovie.com for links to stream the film, purchase merchandise like shirts, hats, and DVDs, and to read more about each of these episodes. This podcast was produced by Greg Balza, with music by Kyle Wittlin, and it is hosted by Matty Arnold. In this episode, recorded in the Winter of 2004, Coach Newton discusses his FIRST year at YORK, He explains NTN and the Portland course, He talks about military service, especially how Vietnam impacted the team. Tells happy story of his father…going to every meet he was in.


Please like, comment, and subscribe to this podcast to help us spread the word about this project.


Check out our website at www.longgreenlinemovie.com for links to stream the film, purchase merchandise like shirts, hats, and DVDs, and to read more about each of these episodes.


This podcast was produced by Greg Balza, with music by Kyle Wittlin, and it is hosted by Matty Arnold.

]]> <p><span>In this episode, recorded in the Winter of 2004, Coach Newton discusses his FIRST year at YORK, He explains NTN and the Portland course, He talks about military service, especially how Vietnam impacted the team. Tells happy story of his father…going to every meet he was in.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Please like, comment, and subscribe to this podcast to help us spread the word about this project. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Check out our website at www.longgreenlinemovie.com for links to stream the film, purchase merchandise like shirts, hats, and DVDs, and to read more about each of these episodes. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>This podcast was produced by Greg Balza, with music by Kyle Wittlin, and it is hosted by Matty Arnold.</span></p> 8cf7ceb1-f7c6-479b-a05e-8e04d17a5364 https://the-long-green-line-running-shop.myshopify.com/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:46:10 +0000 2341 no full Coach Newton RAW Interview #3 Coach Newton RAW Interview #3 Matty Arnold RAW interview with Coach Joe Newton from :"The Long Green Line" Movie.

Recorded at Coach Newton's House in Arizona in summer 2005.

Coach Newton recounts his early days at York Community High School as new teacher and coach, and the growth of his work ethic. He also talks about the changing times over his 50 year career and how he has grown and changed with the times. Newton shares nostalgia for what he calls simpler times and discusses challenges facing student and new coaches in today's world.

Please like, comment, and subscribe to this podcast to help us spread the word about this project.

Check out our website at www.longgreenlinemovie.com for links to stream the film, purchase merchandise like shirts, hats, and DVDs, and to read more about each of these episodes.

This podcast was produced by Greg Balza, with music by Kyle Wittlin, and it is hosted by Matty Arnold.

]]> <p><span>RAW interview with Coach Joe Newton from :&#34;The Long Green Line&#34; Movie.</span></p><p><span>Recorded at Coach Newton&#39;s House in Arizona in summer 2005. </span></p><p><span>Coach Newton recounts his early days at York Community High School as new teacher and coach, and the growth of his work ethic. He also talks about the changing times over his 50 year career and how he has grown and changed with the times. Newton shares nostalgia for what he calls simpler times and discusses challenges facing student and new coaches in today&#39;s world.</span></p><p><span>Please like, comment, and subscribe to this podcast to help us spread the word about this project. </span></p><p><span>Check out our website at www.longgreenlinemovie.com for links to stream the film, purchase merchandise like shirts, hats, and DVDs, and to read more about each of these episodes. </span></p><p><span>This podcast was produced by Greg Balza, with music by Kyle Wittlin, and it is hosted by Matty Arnold.</span></p> e41297e2-296f-435d-a786-bacf29158817 http://www.longgreenlinemovie.com Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000 2429 no full Coach Newton's Second Interview RAW Coach Newton's Second Interview RAW 7 2 Matty Arnold This is the second raw (unedited) interview we conducted with Coach Newton. The interview took place in a hotel room in Irvine California, in this interview, Coach Newton shares his thoughts on the power of focus on the process, doing the work and let the outcomes speak for themselves. 

He doesnt focus on winning, winining is the result of regular, consitent hard work, with underlying values of loyalty and character. Additionally, Joe shares timeless words of wisdom regarding perserveerance, networks, relationships, perservereance and doing it now.

Check out our website at www.longgreenlinemovie.com for links to stream the film, purchase merchandise like shirts, hats, and DVDs, and to read more about each of these episodes. 

This podcast was produced by Greg Balza, with music by Kyle Wittlin, and as always I am your host Matty Arnold.

These podcast interviews are also shared on our YouTube channel.  www.youtube.com/longgreenline


]]> <p>This is the second raw (unedited) interview we conducted with Coach Newton. The interview took place in a hotel room in Irvine California, in this interview, Coach Newton shares his thoughts on the power of focus on the process, doing the work and let the outcomes speak for themselves. </p><p>He doesnt focus on winning, winining is the result of regular, consitent hard work, with underlying values of loyalty and character. Additionally, Joe shares timeless words of wisdom regarding perserveerance, networks, relationships, perservereance and doing it now.</p><p>Check out our website at <a href="http://www.longgreenlinemovie.com/" rel="nofollow">www.longgreenlinemovie.com</a> for links to stream the film, purchase merchandise like shirts, hats, and DVDs, and to read more about each of these episodes. </p><p>This podcast was produced by Greg Balza, with music by Kyle Wittlin, and as always I am your host Matty Arnold.</p><p>These podcast interviews are also shared on our YouTube channel.  www.youtube.com/longgreenline</p><p><br></p> f6adb5a0-08cf-4438-bfdf-8f7a18df49c2 http://www.longgreenlinemovie.com Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000 2525 no full Producer & Cinematographer: Brady Hallongren Producer & Cinematographer: Brady Hallongren 6 Matty Arnold Brotherhood shines through in this episode of The Long Green Line Podcast as Matty chats with long time friend and creative collaborator, Brady Hallongren, recounting their adventures and lessons in the making of The Long Green Line Documentary as an analog world was quickly transforming with new technology.


Matty and Brady were deeply moved by the experience of making this documentary with Coach Joe Newton, Coach Kern, and the dedicated cross country runners of York High School, and this episode has the feeling of a homecoming.


We hope you enjoy this episode and feel uplifted and inspired to pursue your own “Long Green Line,” whatever it may be.


Host: Matty Arnold

Associate Producer, Leela Vox

Theme Music By: Kyle Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com

More info@ www.longgreenlinemovie.com

]]> <p>Brotherhood shines through in this episode of The Long Green Line Podcast as Matty chats with long time friend and creative collaborator, Brady Hallongren, recounting their adventures and lessons in the making of The Long Green Line Documentary as an analog world was quickly transforming with new technology.</p><p><br></p><p>Matty and Brady were deeply moved by the experience of making this documentary with Coach Joe Newton, Coach Kern, and the dedicated cross country runners of York High School, and this episode has the feeling of a homecoming.</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy this episode and feel uplifted and inspired to pursue your own “Long Green Line,” whatever it may be.</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Matty Arnold</p><p>Associate Producer, Leela Vox</p><p>Theme Music By: Kyle Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com</p><p>More info@ www.longgreenlinemovie.com</p> 26740d35-1857-4b71-8e13-62f64972bbe0 http://www.longgreenlinemovie.com Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:39:06 +0000 6116 no full The Fishers: John and Peggy The Fishers: John and Peggy 4 Matty Arnold In this episode of the podcast Matty speaks with John Fisher and his mother Peggy about their time involved with York high school cross country, and Coach Joe Newton. John has become affectionately dubbed as the “heart of the film,“ for coining the phrase, “cross country is like life,” and for bringing his heart to motivational pep-talks inspired by his time influenced by Coaches Kern and Newton at York High School. John never let his journey with autism stop him from showing up on time, consistently, and giving his all to the team. His mom Peggy, shares about being the mom of two York Cross country boys, John and his older brother, Joe, who has become an inspiration in his own right as an example of humility, redemption and paying inspiration forward. Matty and Peggy Fisher also discuss how Coach Newton has impacted the lives of countless young men, and how his work might be received in today’s cancel culture world of smart phones and social media. Those from the Chicago area might find themselves a little homesick listening to this episode. In this episode of the podcast Matty speaks with John Fisher and his mother Peggy about their time involved with York high school cross country, and Coach Joe Newton.


John has become affectionately known as the “heart of the film,“ for coining the phrase, “cross country is like life,” and for bringing his heart to motivational pep-talks inspired by his time influenced by Coaches Kern and Newton at York High School. John never let his journey with autism stop him from showing up on time, consistently, and giving his all to the team.


His mom Peggy, shares about being the mom of two York Cross country boys, John and his older brother, Joe, who has become an inspiration in his own right as an example of humility, redemption and paying inspiration forward.


Matty and Peggy Fisher also discuss how Coach Newton has impacted the lives of countless young men, and how his work might be received in today’s cancel culture world of smart phones and social media.


Those from the Chicago area might find themselves a little homesick listening to this episode. 


Hosted and Produced by: Matty Arnold

Theme Song By: Kyle Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com

Associate Producer: Leela Vox

]]> <p>In this episode of the podcast Matty speaks with John Fisher and his mother Peggy about their time involved with York high school cross country, and Coach Joe Newton.</p><p><br></p><p>John has become affectionately known as the “heart of the film,“ for coining the phrase, “cross country is like life,” and for bringing his heart to motivational pep-talks inspired by his time influenced by Coaches Kern and Newton at York High School. John never let his journey with autism stop him from showing up on time, consistently, and giving his all to the team.</p><p><br></p><p>His mom Peggy, shares about being the mom of two York Cross country boys, John and his older brother, Joe, who has become an inspiration in his own right as an example of humility, redemption and paying inspiration forward.</p><p><br></p><p>Matty and Peggy Fisher also discuss how Coach Newton has impacted the lives of countless young men, and how his work might be received in today’s cancel culture world of smart phones and social media.</p><p><br></p><p>Those from the Chicago area might find themselves a little homesick listening to this episode. </p><p><br></p><p>Hosted and Produced by: Matty Arnold</p><p>Theme Song By: Kyle Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com</p><p>Associate Producer: Leela Vox</p> ef832845-c566-4d02-9684-a3dc06a531fb http://www.longgreenlinemovie.com Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:52:37 +0000 2330 no full Composer Kyle Wittlin Composer Kyle Wittlin 3 Matty Arnold Kyle Wittlin, the composer from the Long Green Line sits down with Matty Arnold to discuss their process in coming up with the sound palette of the documentary.

Kyle is a Grammy nominated music educator and multi-instrumentalist. He also composed the theme for this podcast.


Host: Matty Arnold

Associate Producer, Leela Vox

Theme Music By: Kyle Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com

More info@ www.longgreenlinemovie.com

]]> <p>Kyle Wittlin, the composer from the Long Green Line sits down with Matty Arnold to discuss their process in coming up with the sound palette of the documentary.</p><p>Kyle is a Grammy nominated music educator and multi-instrumentalist. He also composed the theme for this podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Matty Arnold</p><p>Associate Producer, Leela Vox</p><p>Theme Music By: Kyle Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com</p><p>More info@ www.longgreenlinemovie.com</p> 78b9cce3-b209-451c-8965-b5034f61ec02 http://www.longgreenlinemovie.com Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:32:23 +0000 4302 no full Coach Charlie Kern Coach Charlie Kern 2 1 Matty Arnold York High School's current head coach, Charlie Kern, stops by to talk about his life and career coaching alongside Coach Joe Newton.

Charlie talks about his high school career, as New York State Champion, his first meeting Coach Newton, his student teaching with Newton, and his life coaching at York.

He currently runs CK Running Camps. More info @: www.ckrunning.com

Host: Matty Arnold

Associate Producer, Leela Vox

Theme Music By:Kyle Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com

More info@ www.longgreenlinemovie.com

]]> <p>York High School&#39;s current head coach, Charlie Kern, stops by to talk about his life and career coaching alongside Coach Joe Newton.</p><p>Charlie talks about his high school career, as New York State Champion, his first meeting Coach Newton, his student teaching with Newton, and his life coaching at York.</p><p>He currently runs CK Running Camps. More info @: www.ckrunning.com</p><p>Host: Matty Arnold</p><p>Associate Producer, Leela Vox</p><p>Theme Music By:Kyle Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com</p><p>More info@ www.longgreenlinemovie.com</p> 02f9f990-ee79-422c-8c69-b3ff69623818 http://www.longgreenlinemovie.com Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:22:26 +0000 4259 no full The Dettman Twins The Dettman Twins 1 1 Matty Arnold The Dettman Twins: on coaching and life. Eric and Matt Dettman (Twin #1 & #2) sit down to reflect on their post high school running career, their current roles as head cross country coaches, and the lasting impact that Coach Joe Newton has had on their lives.

Hosted by Matty Arnold

Associate Producer: Leela Vox

Theme Music: Kyle Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com

]]> <p>Eric and Matt Dettman (Twin #1 &amp; #2) sit down to reflect on their post high school running career, their current roles as head cross country coaches, and the lasting impact that Coach Joe Newton has had on their lives.</p><p>Hosted by Matty Arnold</p><p>Associate Producer: Leela Vox</p><p>Theme Music: Kyle Wittlin www.kylewittlin.com</p> dd086580-9ff8-4f8e-b6cc-b73f7a7e064c http://www.longgreenlinemovie.com Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:15:11 +0000 4986 no bonus COACH NEWTON's first interview PART ONE COACH NEWTON's first interview PART ONE 5 1 Matty Arnold RAW Coach Newton Interview PART ONE The raw audio from Coach Newton's first interview for the Long Green Line movie, the documentary about his life and carrier seen through the lens of the 2005 York High School Cross Country season.

Coach Newton talks about his traditions, the secrets behind his success, TLC (tender loving care) and more.

The feature film, The Long Green Line can be streamed on all the major VOD platforms.

]]> <p>The raw audio from Coach Newton&#39;s first interview for the Long Green Line movie, the documentary about his life and carrier seen through the lens of the 2005 York High School Cross Country season.</p><p>Coach Newton talks about his traditions, the secrets behind his success, TLC (tender loving care) and more.</p><p>The feature film, The Long Green Line can be streamed on all the major VOD platforms.</p> a4053d01-39ed-4b83-a50d-f88f457be7a1 http://www.longgreenlinemovie.com Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:02:31 +0000 2025 no