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A Pickle Home Companion

The Squids (Kevin, Jared, Pete & Brock)

A Pickle Home Companion is a heartfelt show featuring offbeat stories, unexpected interviews, conversations about music, and everyday life with “The Squids” (Kevin, Jared, Pete, & Brock) Each episode invites listeners into a space of reflection, curiosity, and connection—with a touch of humor and humanity. It"s a place for the creatively restless and quietly weird, blending heart, humor, and appreciation for things in life. Each episode is like sitting on a porch with good company and stranger

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All Episodes

02:12:15

51 - The Venn Diagram of Pocket Vinyl and...

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2025/05/02

This week The Squids listen to some voicemails and sit down for a conversation with Eric Stevenson of the multi-media band Pocket Vinyl. They touch on the history of the band, having a painter as a band member, puns, stickers, Lobster Fest, concerts at planetariums, get vulnerable, and have some really bizarre conversations. So basically just another fun day here in Lake Skabegon.Pocket Vinyl Bandcamp The Touring Test #pocketvinyl #squidkids #touringtest #podcastdrop

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02:22:47

50 - They Never Said You Had To Be Part Of Just One...

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2025/04/25

This week The Squids reach a podcasting milestone! They quickly recap their road trip to Pennsylvania to see Huntingtons & Ghoti Hook before checking some voicemails. Then they sit down for a very fun discussion with Jason Kirk, the author of the book Hell Is A World Without You, senior editor at The Athletic, co-host of the Shutdown Fullcast and Vacation Bible School Podcast.Jason Kirk #hellisaworldwithoutyou #jasonkirk #ShutdownFullcast

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02:10:13

49 - Bitch Do You Not Understand Podcasts? (With...

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2025/04/18

This week The Squids play a game of "Where is Brock?" and welcome Kylan Savage from Church Jams Now to what may be the most unhinged episode yet. They have lots of laughs, talk about rebranding the podcast, take a phone call on air, talk movie soundtracks, try and fail at naming a mysterious song, discover Broccoli Jesus, play some games, talk Copeland, spin the wheel of topics, and so much more.Kylan Savage on Twitter: @savagekylan Church Jams Now: @churchjamsnow (on all platforms)

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01:24:38

48 - Mumford And The Technicolor Dreamcoat

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2025/04/11

This week Brock is gallivanting across Washington, The Squids attempt math, discuss their respective historic neighborhoods, seltzers, Jared's new diet, a public service, new music releases, playing in traffic, fact check the Pickle & Boot Shoppe for old times sake, mall culture, and read off the names of their Patreon members.

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01:44:55

47 - This Isn't Milk In A Bag. This Is Gasoline (With...

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2025/04/04

The Squids prep for their road trip to Pennsylvania for the Huntingtons & Ghoti Hook show at Phantom Power by chatting with Mike Holt (Huntingtons). They tell band stories, talk TomFest, rental car adventures, finding a good work/life balance, pricey cassettes, touring Europe, invent a new March Madness bracket, going to concerts with parents, play a game, Pete's apology tour, and much more. Huntingtons: Bandcamp Phantom Power

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01:44:30

46 - A Bathtub of Evian (With Robert Gay)

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2025/03/28

This week The Squids continue their conversation with Robert Gay in a more traditional (for this show) episode. Jokes are made, references to previous episodes happen, and they chat about Robert's life in Nashville and New York, becoming involved in music at a young age, playing Furnace Fest, an obligatory stop in the MuteMath corner, they play a quick game, spin the Wheel of Topics, and go over some hotel do's and don'ts.RobertGayMusic.com Follow Robert of Social Media: @robertmgay Listen to

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01:11:35

45 - Rippin' Cigs & Throwing Strikes (With Robert Gay)

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2025/03/21

This week The Squids are joined by Squid Spouse Tammi and special guest Robert Gay as they tackle the voicemails that listeners have left as well as go on tangents of their own. They discuss their first mosh pit experiences, come up with ideas for new podcasts, discuss their favorite and least favorite CCM songs of the late 90s, parenting fails, and more.RobertGayMusic.com Follow Robert of Social Media: @robertmgay Listen to Robert Gay & The Alarms wherever you stream music!

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44 - This Is Bad For Your Health (Untold Stories 6)

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2025/03/14

In this week's episode we revisit Untold Stories from previous episodes. Topics include Jared's adventures in student teaching, making un-romantic holidays special, driving stories, and the Wheel Of Topics makes it's return leading to some embarrassing stories.

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01:39:53

43 - Is It A Tangent If You Never Get To The Main...

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2025/03/07

Happy Failure Puddle Friday! The Squids kick off this episode by having Missy & Sarah join for another exciting segment of "What's In Pete's Mail?". Then they welcome queer and trans author Pip Dolyn on to the podcast with open arms. They discuss a wide variety of topics like IKEA, Wegmans, Tim Tebow, D&D, and dive into the book making process, inspirations, and sending playlists as a love language.Pre-order The Dandelion & The Thistle The Dandelion & The Thistle playlists

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42 - Do Better Google (With Jeremy Alan Gould)

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2025/03/02

In today's Second Part Sunday episode, The Squids wrap up their conversation with Jeremy Alan Gould and dive into some voicemails. They discuss community appreciation, what got them into comedy as kids, and talk more about the 7 Nips of the Apocalypse episode of the Pickle & Boot Shoppe podcast.

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02:14:16

41 - You're So Vegan, You Probably Think This Podcast...

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2025/02/28

Jeremy Alan Gould (Rumors Are True Podcast) makes his triumphant return to Lake Skabegon! This week's topics include "Clipping", recognizing a listener in public, a fact check about The Prodigal Sign, games, and more. Then they are joined by Jason from Unoriginal Vinyl to talk about public speaking, the Tooth & Nail box set, and the ill advised Pickle & Boot Shoppe "7 Nips of the Apocalypse".The Rumors Are True podcast with Jeremy Alan Gould Unoriginal Vinyl on Instagram Unoriginal Vinyl

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02:07:07

40 - The Ultimate Participation Trophy (With Caleb...

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2025/02/21

This week The Squids welcome special guest Caleb The Spy from the Album Anniversary Podcast. They discuss Patreon, listen to voicemails, get distracted, talk Switchfoot, go off topic, Kevin talks about meeting a major league baseball player as a kid, and they eventually get back to answering the question. They play a round of games and their guest surprises them with a secret game that he had been playing.Album Anniversary Podcast on Patreon

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01:55:04

39 - Please Subscribe To Our Lonely Fans (With Joe...

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2025/02/14

It's Valentines Day! So The Squids check voicemails, talk Dad-core, recap the recent Five Iron Frenzy show. They invite Joe Yerke (Insyderz) & THE Heidi Emery for a lovely discussion with exciting topics like the anatomy of chickens, starting a podcast stage at Furnace Fest, overthinking answers, the benefits of hidden tracks and steak and cheese. Then they make Heidi choose the best love poem for Joe.Pickle & Boot Shoppe Diabolical Discussion

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02:39:22

38 - Punch Me In The Throat With Bubbles (With Jeff...

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2025/02/07

This week The Squids discuss the benefits of the Dad-core music scene, check some voicemail, and sit down with Jeff Bettger from the bands Ninety Pound Wuss, Suffering & The Hideous Thieves, DRYBNZ, and Raft of Dead Monkeys. They talk about life in the northwest, Furnace Fest, music, vegan punk bars, and what the future of Ninety Pound Wuss looks like. Ninety Pound Wuss: Facebook & Instagram DRYBNZ

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02:15:03

37 - The Squad Five Oh No Club (With Caleb Jackson)

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2025/01/31

This week The Squids welcome Caleb Jackson, the director, editor, and producer of the documentary Squad Five-O Is Here To Stay to town. They discuss being bad with names, Furnace Fest (naturally), Spring Break, Unoriginal Vinyl, finding new music, movies, play and some games. Kevin also continues pushing for Squad Five-O to return to Furnace Fest to record a live album play of Bombs Over Broadway.Caleb Jackson on Instagram

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36 - I Pissed Off The Band That Means The Most To Me...

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2025/01/26

In this episode, The Squids check some voicemails, a caller writes a theme song for the show, and then they continue with part two of their episode with Matt Kelly. They talk about "finding your people", the Reply All podcast, the peer pressure to evangelize as a kid, interviewing Five Iron Frenzy, and discuss Matt's goals for Five Iron February on the Christian Cringe podcast.Christian Cringe: (Apple podcasts) (Spotify) Weird Al-Gorithm Podcast One Hit Thunder: (Apple podcasts)

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02:06:18

35 - You Had Me At Raft Of Dead Monkeys (With Matt...

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2025/01/24

This week The Squids are joined by Matt Kelly from GeekscapeTV, One Hit Thunder, Weird Al-Gorithm, Christian Cringe, & more! They talk about his various podcasts, Christian music, Weird Ass Movie Night, DC Talk, ska music, lurking on message boards, play some games, and have a lot of laughs. Christian Cringe: (Apple podcasts) (Spotify) Weird Al-Gorithm Podcast One Hit Thunder: (Apple podcasts) (Spotify) GeekscapeTV on YouTube & Christian Cringe Exodus Playthrough #geekscapetv

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34 - Jefecito Is Always Up To No Good (With Jeff...

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2025/01/19

In this episode The Squids continue their conversation with Jeff Fortson of Squad Five-O. They talk about taking Brock Dittus to Furnace Fest, the mindset of A Pickle Home Companion. Jeff touches on what it was like trying to make teaching class online in the pandemic interesting as well as why Jaws is a Christmas movie in his house.Squad Five-O Is Here To Stay Documentary Squad Five-O Bandcamp Squad Five-O Spotify Squad Five-O Apple Music #squadfiveo #rifftrax

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02:25:57

33 - I Didn't Ask To Be The Fun Parent. (With Jeff...

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2025/01/17

This week The Squids talk about Brock's goal for 2025 and Non-Alcoholic beers. The Angry Roofer leaves another voice mail, and they welcome El Jefe, Jeff Fortson of Squad Five-O to town. They talk about his adventures as a teacher, a parent, prankster, and a dynamic front man as well as opinions on state flags. As usual there is the obligatory Furnace Fest reference as Jared recounts the time he and Jeff shared a moment in Birmingham together. Squad Five-O Is Here To Stay Documentary Squad Five-O

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50:34

32 - It's A Pyra-Squid Scheme (Untold Stories 5)

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2025/01/10

In this week's Untold Stories, The Squids talk about the band Apologetix, Brock and Jared discuss Derek Webb, Brock gets recognized in public (again), Pete is a good person, and more.#BrockDittus #DerekWebb

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