Isle of Misfits podcast

By Nancy Carmichael

Calling all square pegs to leverage their inner weirdo and make the world a better place.... more

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The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.

Isle of Misfits podcast episodes:

August 14, 2026 The Replay of The Return Of Kyle Mann
Going back in the Misfit Archives to the year of our Lord 2024... to a very special episode with a very special return guest- none other than Kyle Mann, Editor of the Babylon Bee. How we got him on the Isle I will never be able to fully explain. But let's enjoy our good fortune I say!

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Kyle Mann, you heard me, not a cheap fake AI version but THE real life Editor in Chief of the Babylon Bee shocks us all by returning to the Isle after a 4 year hiatus. And so much has happened in those 4 years. For starters, he got WAY more famous from all that Babylon Bee satire stuff putting them on the map in a major way... he starred in an epic docudrama "January 6th: The Most Deadliest Day", and if that wasn't enough, he also (finally) read the book That Hideous Strength. We talk about all that... plus PNut the Squirrel. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn more about Wonder Woman 1984 than you ever wanted to know. This is one podcast that we do not recommend you miss, because you will do so at your own peril. But hey, it's up to you.

Trailer for January 6th: The Most Deadliest Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6HnqV6jzTU
Now that you've seen the trailer and you want more, stream the movie here: babylonbee.com
For more Misfit fun for everyone, visit us at isleofmisfits.com (you can even follow us, we'd love that!)
Oh yeah and I'm on Insta too: https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit/
For the love of PNut, visit:https://www.pnutsfreedomfarm.com/
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38min
July 31, 2026Jennie K. Drollinger and Second Chance Love
Who doesn’t want a second chance?
Put that hand down, cause I don’t believe you.
For the rest of you, we've got a special treat: Jennie K. Drollinger, winner of 2025 America’s Favorite Couple (with her husband Bryan) joins us to talk about her real life second chance story, as told in “As Sure as the Stars” a book she collaborated with award winning best selling author Tricia Goyer.

It's got all the fairy tale elements and nostalgia of your favorite 80's rom com (and we all know 80's movies are THE BEST)... Love... heartache... and an unlikely reunion... all set again the beautiful backdrop of the Alaskan bush... not to mention all the big hair, tubular fashion and stellar music (Def Leppard, anyone?).

GenXers Activate! Play along with Jennie and see how, like, totally awesome you do with our stellar Stupid Game: 80's Trivia Edition.

But most of all, like we said, this episode is about second chances, and how God writes better stories of redemption than we ever could... exceedingly and abundantly far above all we could ask or think (hey, that's in the Bible, I think!)

RESOURCES:
From the Stupid Game... check out this movie, another true story, about the game Tetris!

Find the book, listen to the Second Chance on Love podcast and connect with Jennie here: https://secondchanceonlove.com/

Oh, and don't you forget about... "Sure as the Stars" Official Book Soundtrack (Spotify Playlist): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BxDzmFwU3TDr1v88fiht8

Connect with co-author Tricia Goyer here: https://triciagoyer.com/
For more Misfit Fun for everyone, connect with us here: isleofmisfits.com

Slide into my Insta DM's here: https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit/

Most of all, join the movement of Square Pegs across the land to:
Own Your Awkward
Love Your Fellow Misfit
Seek Beauty and Truth Everywhere
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45min
July 17, 2026 Allen Arnold and the Creativity Glitch Part 2
In this second half of a compelling conversation with Allen Arnold on all things CREATIVE and GLITCHY, we take a deep dive into the topic of questions; that is, the importance of not being in a rush to get to the answers, but to spend time in the questions themselves... what happens when we skip over that process,... the relationship of intimacy to abundance... all this and more, all addressed in his wonderful new book "The Creativity Glitch".

Maybe you know a creative who's been glitching out and needs some encouragement? Or maybe you know someone who doesn't even know how innovative they are and needs a reminder? Either way, this is one of those episodes that'll hit (as the kids say) and inspire the Creative Misfit in your life!

RESOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp4CR2HcHLQ (Why Duran Duran? You'll have to listen to find out why)

Get the Creativity Glitch here:  https://www.withallen.com/books#creativity-glitch

Sign up for Allen's Daily Readings here:  https://www.withallen.com/sign-up

For more Misfit fun for everyone, check out https://isleofmisfits.com/

Be my Insta Friend!:  https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit/
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37min
July 10, 2026 Allen Arnold and the Creativity Glitch, Part 1
When it comes to GLITCHES in life, I think we can all relate, amIright?

But when it comes to CREATIVITY...well, that's another story.

Not everyone thinks of themselves as creative. But THAT is where they're wrong, and that's what Allen Arnold, (who has achieved Most Favored and Frequent Misfit Status) is here to talk with us about today on the Isle.
Creativity and Glitches.

In fact, he wrote a whole book about it, called The Creativity Glitch. And it's for everyone, because EVERYONE is wired to create. That's right, it's not just the artsy bohos wearing the weird clothes (though you know we love you). It's for you conservative polo shirt wearers as well. Cause the fact is, we are ALL created by our Creator to co-create, and make this world a better place. But he says it much better than me. That's why you should listen.

It's one of two parts, by the way... just because we want to give you a chance to ponder it all... and ponder you should.

You can also play along with this episode's Stupid Game, and compare your random answers to random topics with Allen's (he's got some good ones). In fact why not write us ([email protected]) with your favorite- we love random answers!

RESOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp4CR2HcHLQ (Why Duran Duran? You'll have to listen to find out why)

Get the Creativity Glitch here: https://www.withallen.com/books#creativity-glitch

Sign up for Allen's Daily Readings here: https://www.withallen.com/sign-up

For more Misfit fun for everyone, check out https://isleofmisfits.com/

Be my Insta Friend!: https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit/

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33min
June 26, 2026 Blast from the Misfit Past: Brant Hansen, on Owning Your Awkward
Can you believe we've been Owning Our Awkward on the Isle for almost 9 years???
And in all that time, we've never re-released an episode? What were we thinking?
Well, that ends today!

This summer, we're going to dig up some old episodes that are too good not to hear again... and we're kicking it off with author and nationally syndicated radio host Brant Hansen. He stopped by the Isle back in 2024 to talk about, oh lots of things. Things like owning our awkwardness (music to our Misfit ears). Getting FREE from being NEEDY (for approval... the key for creativity, btw). Getting FREE from PERFECTIONISM. Getting FREE to OFFER WHO YOU ARE. Lots of FREEDOM in this podcast! Oh, and if it's that not enough, I think you'll enjoy this episode's STUPID GAME: Cruise Edition We even touch on his passion and involvement with CURE.ORG, a Jesus shaped mission, literally healing kids around the world. Of course, we talk about his brand new book "Life is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance". Aaaaand, did you know he wrote another one called "Blessed are the Misfits"? I know. He is our people. Learn more/get in touch with Brant: branthansen.com Learn more about Cure International: cure.org. Visit us (and subscribe!) on the Isle: isleofmisfits.com Connect with me on Instagram: instagram.com/the_original_misfit
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39min
June 12, 2026Stasi Eldredge: Favorite Things, Q&A and a Ladder of Love
It's a good day when you can do a Q&A with Stasi Eldredge.
It gets even better when she shares some of her Favorite Things.
But when you get her to sing? Well it doesn't get any better than that.

This episode's got it ALL.

And as if that wasn't enough... wait, there's MORE!

She also gives us a little sneak preview of what's in her new book "The Ladder of Love", coming out this fall. You can pre-order it now!
Check it out here: https://wildatheart.org/the-ladder-of-love

From the conversation (SHOWNOTES):

Emmaus Road Story: Luke 24:13-28

A few of Stasi's fave "beach reads":
Theo of Golden, Allen Levi
Sarah's Key, Tatiana DeRosnay
The Lion Women of Tehran, Marjan Kamali
Lady Tan's Circle of Women, Lisa See

Songs currently on Stasi's playlist:
One Day, Harborside Music
I Still Choose You, Anna Golden
Have This Heart Again, Kingdom Culture Worship
So Be It, Tiffany Hudson
BONUS THROWBACK TO THE 90's -
What was on repeat on her Walkman/CD player back in the day?
DIVE, Steven Curtis Chapman
So there you have it, my Misfit Friends.
There's a lot going on in this podcast.
A lot of fun, a lot of wisdom and a lot of grace being shared.
Mainly from Stasi.
But I'm here for it.
And I think you should be, too!

For more Misfit fun, check out/subscribe IsleofMisfits.com

Oh yeah, and please be my Instafriend here! https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit
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46min
May 29, 2026 Eva Marie Everson and Miss Beth Bettencourt
It's not every day we go time traveling here on the Isle.
But today... just for you... we're going all the way back to the year 1962, with award winning author Eva Marie Everson, and her newest release "Miss Beth Bettencourt".
It's a story about an unexpected guest, and about breaking down walls of indifference... and unforgiveness.

All that, and a deep dive into all things 1962 with our Stupid Game. Take a look for yourself at her Pop Culture Playlist here. It's pret-ty impressive.

Check out Eva Marie's blog here

Visit us here for more great Misfit fun for everyone: isleofmisfits.com

Most of all, help us spread the word to all the square pegs of the land to:
Own Your Awkward
Love Your Fellow Misfit
Seek Beauty and Truth Everywhere

...more
38min
May 08, 2026 Katie Powner: Moms of all kinds and Birds on a Wire
Just in time for Mothers Day, award winning author Katie Powner joins us for an intimate conversation about mothers, children, showing up, and letting go.

Her latest release "Birds on a Wire", is about all of the above, and tells a story about two families and their connection through Foster Care to a baby named Providence. It's a subject with which she is pretty familiar, as Katie and her husband have been fostering for over 10 years.

There are moms of all kinds. And whoever you are, your life has been touched by motherhood.
So this conversation is for you!

Learn more about Katie and get her book "Birds on a Wire" here: https://www.katiepowner.com/

Subscribe here to get more great podcasts like these!

Visit us on the Isle of Misfits, for more great Misfit fun for everyone here: https://isleofmisfits.com/

Most of all, join us in the movement to encourage Square Pegs far and wide to Own Your Awkward, Love Your Fellow Misfit, and Seek Beauty and Truth Everywhere!

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36min
April 24, 2026 Lindsey Goff Viduchich wants to talk about YOUR AMAZING BRAIN
Let's talk about neurodiversity! Why not?

That's one of our core values, after all... "Owning our awkward", ie. embrace the fact that we are wired the way we are on purpose, for a purpose.

And that's what our delightful guest, Lindsey Goff Viduchich is here to talk about with us Misfits today.

Have you ever wondered "am I too much?"... or how about this one: "what's WRONG with me?"
Or maybe that's the memo you've gotten from the world. Ugh, sometimes the world can be tough.

Enter Lindsey. We've already established that she is just downright delightful (oh, and in case you are wondering, yes, she is related to Bob Goff - listen to find out how!) - and it just so happens that she has just written a delightful children's book, "The Amazing Brain Club" that tackles, and more importantly, reframes these questions about the way we view the way we're wired (and don't forget those other misfits out there, and the way we view them!).

It's a fun, inspirational and highly helpful conversation. Plus, we get to find out a little about Lindsey's amazing brain with our Stupid Game. Cause you know you want to know.

And, by the way, as is the case with most great children's books, this one's got a pret-ty powerful message for you grown ups who are still asking the above questions.

So... If you know any amazing brains you’d like to nominate for membership... and maybe that amazing brain is yours... you should definitely listen. And get the book!

Scripture referenced in today's episode: 1 Corinthians 12: 12-26

Feel free to give us a follow here, so you don't miss new episodes!
You can also catch us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit/

And of course, check out https://isleofmisfits.com/ for more Misfit Fun for everyone.

Most of all, join us in the movement to Own Your Awkward, Love Your Fellow Misfit and Seek Beauty and Truth Everywhere!

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31min
April 08, 2026 Dr. Michael Guillen and The Invisible Everywhere
Wonders never to cease to amaze us here on the Isle. Whether it's the vastness of the universe... the intricate complexities of the human brain... or perhaps most mindboggling - the very idea that we could snag a guest like Dr. Michael Guillen to come hang out with us Misfits... and multiple times at that?

As the kids say: MIND [[[BLOWN]]].

That's right, the award winning ABC News Science Editor, Harvard Physics instructor, best selling author and movie producer Dr. G is back, and this time we are talking about his brand new movie "The Invisible Everywhere" , premiering April 8th. Based on his best selling book "Believing Is Seeing" it tells the true story of Dr. G's journey as an "atheistic scientific monk" and his quest for truth. As in THE truth. Not his truth. Not mine. Not yours. But THE actual, universal, absolute TRUTH. It's loaded with stunning visuals and enough astonishing scientific evidence to keep your nerdiest friend delightfully occupied for the entirety of its 80 minute run time. And it's also cinematically groundbreaking in the sense that... actually, you can listen and find out!

Oh, and just in case you were wondering, Dr. G both plays and ACES the Stupid Game (as always). Cause that's just who he is.

Watch the movie here: The Invisible Everywhere. (scroll down and check out a plethora of other great resources!)

Follow Dr. G's substack here: https://substack.com/@michaelguillenphd

Read Dr. G's recent editorial about the Science of Heaven here: Is Heaven Real? Science May Reveal...
For more Misfit fun for everyone check us out at IsleofMisfits.com
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52min

FAQs about Isle of Misfits podcast:

How many episodes does Isle of Misfits podcast have?

The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.