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The Fishers: John and Peggy

Episode 4 of the The Long Green Line Podcast podcast, hosted by Matty Arnold, titled "The Fishers: John and Peggy" was published on December 14, 2021 and runs 38 minutes.

December 14, 2021 ·38m · The Long Green Line Podcast

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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.

Episode Description

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

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