Podcast
A Pickle Home Companion
Hosted by The Squids (Kevin, Jared, Pete & Brock) · EN
Welcome to the calming shores of Lake Skabegon. Hosted by Kevin, Jared, Pete, & Brock aka The Squids, this unscripted show is a mix of nostalgia, storytelling, jokes, deep-dive conversations with musicians and other interesting folks. Grab a seat and join in on the fun.
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126 - Late News Breaking (With Jeff & John Fortson - Squad Five-O)
4d ago01:46:31Tap to summarizeIt's a Squad Five-O Sunday bonus episode! Jeff & John sit down to talk about the upcoming show in Savannah, GA while everyone tries Jared's patience by talking about Star Wars. Other topics include fashion tips with Jefe, shirt shopping, voicemail, Gasoline Heart, the Tooth & Nail News post, and why this is all Jared's fault. Get tickets to the final show Gasoline Heart Mark Lowry's Closet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →125 - 90% Filler, No Meat (Untold Stories 10)
6d ago00:54:39Tap to summarizeIn this week's compilation of untold stories discussions ensue regarding guilty pleasure bands, trivia, camels, Weird Al, Guitar Hero and Rock Band, the mewithoutYou smelly CD sale, and other nonsense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →124 - The Recurring W's Meeting Episode 12 (With Bret, Todd, & Valentine - The W's)
2w ago01:58:30Tap to summarizeThis week Bret, Todd, & Valentine of The W's join the The Squids in Lake Skabegon for an episode filled with laughter. Pete has a new bottle of Three Chord. There's listener voicemail, lots of Oregon talk, the challenge of naming all the drummers of The W's, Wikipedia Fact Check Corner, fluffernutters, Kevin shows why Jared normally runs the games, and other nonsense. APHC Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →123 - Telling A Story In Four Panels (With Elizabeth of The Touring Test & Pocket Vinyl)
3w ago00:50:10Tap to summarizeElizabeth Jancewicz stops by to talk about creating the Pilgrim the cat comics and the Kickstarter campaign along with Eric's Taskmaster birthday party, growing up with comics, Anniversary traditions, the Pocket Vinyl covers project, and more. Pilgrim: A Cat Comic Memoir Kickstarter The Touring Test Pocket Vinyl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →122 - Danger Is Their Middle Name (With Eric of Pocket Vinyl)
3w ago01:46:08Tap to summarizeEric from Pocket Vinyl returns for another off the rails conversation with The Squids. They discuss the upcoming AudioFeed festival, Eric's love of the band Bleach, weird challenges, a guest hosted trivia game, Australia, and finally talk about Pilgrim the cat & the Kickstarter to chronical her story. Pilgrim: A Cat Comic Memoir Kickstarter The Touring Test Pocket Vinyl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →121 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable (With Jared Colinger - The Enigmatic Foe)
4w ago01:16:09Tap to summarizeThis week Jared Colinger of The Enigmatic Foe stops by Lake Skabegon for a conversation about the origins of his music project, working with the Frank Lenz, singing at Ronnie Martin, Blockbuster, getting comfortable singing about personal things, and his new album Like An Ocean. The Enigmatic Foe Autopilot (Music Video) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →120 - How I Didn't Meet Your Mother (Voicemail Bonus)
Apr 1901:10:12Tap to summarizeIt's a jam-packed bonus episode of voicemails as The Squids hear what listeners have to say. Stories of choirs, mysterious bands, the less mysterious Herb Alpert, secret mission updates, household maintenace, stylistic changes in bands, and all sorts of nonsense. Call in at 985-28-SQUID! (985-287-7843) #voicemail #listenerquestions #nobodyreadsthesehashtags Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →119 - Shakespearean Malone (With Owen Thomas - The Elms)
Apr 1702:23:13Tap to summarizeThis week Brock, Pete, & guest Squid Scott Teece sit down with Owen Thomas of The Elms to talk about the vinyl box set, reunion shows, the value of interacting with fans, music after The Elms, starting Absorb., looking to the future, and more. The Elms Absorb. APHC Merch Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →118 - Happy Nowhere (With Peter Stuart of Dog's Eye View)
Apr 1001:33:47Tap to summarizeThis week Peter Stuart of the band Dog's Eye View and Jason from Unoriginal Vinyl join the show to discuss the 30th Anniversary Record Store Day 2026 vinyl release of the album "Happy Nowhere" as well as connecting to music, appreciating the vinyl format, writing songs, and more. Unoriginal Vinyl Record Store Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →117 - Nobody Called Us The Fun Uncles (With Cameron George)
Apr 301:40:32Tap to summarizeThis week The Squids celebrate the one year anniversary of Tooth & Nail News by chatting with Cameron George! They agonize over making a Top 5 Albums list, dive into how he was introduced to the label, talk bucket list bands, and more of the usual nonsense of Lake Skabegon including turning the tables on their guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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