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The Long Green Line Podcast

By: Matty Arnold
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  • 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
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Episodes
  • OK GO's Dan Konopka - a former student of Coach Newton

    OK GO's Dan Konopka - a former student of Coach Newton
    Jan 23 2023

    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.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Kyle Dee - from the bands "the Frantic" and "MAKEOUT"

    Kyle Dee - from the bands "the Frantic" and "MAKEOUT"
    Jan 17 2023

    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.
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    27 mins
  • Coach Newton RAW Interview #4 - Winter 2004

    Coach Newton RAW Interview #4 - Winter 2004
    Nov 7 2022

    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.
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    39 mins

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