The Long Green Line Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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