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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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137 - Do You Have Time To Talk About Cruise Ships? (With Aaron Abrahamson Cote)
2d ago02:05:48Tap to summarizeDoes the Block Island Ferry stop in Lake Skabegon? This week The Squids chat with steel pan percussionist Aaron Cote. They talk about music, Rhode Island, cruise ships, his viral videos, and more. Instagram Cote Percussion Panoramic View Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →136 - Everybody Has A Story (With John Nissen III)
1w ago02:11:54Tap to summarizeThis week The Squids dive into memorable album covers and more with John Nissen III. They talk about buying albums based on the art, discovering the Christian music scene, shirt designs, Blenderhead, Don't Know, MxPx, the Tooth & Nail logo, TomFest, the Punk Rock Museum, art shows, the importance of personal connections, and more. John Nissen Design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →135 - But Does It Connect To My Bluetooth Speakers? (Untold Stories 12)
2w ago01:04:10Tap to summarizeThis week we dive into another stack of outtakes and untold stories from past episodes. Topics include hot sauce, ranking albums, the sad tale of the last beer in the fridge, Muppets, Record Store Guy, learning to drive, and more nonsense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →134 - I Feel I Created A Monster (With Dana Bollen)
3w ago02:08:32Tap to summarizeIt's been a busy week here in Lake Skabegon, so this week we present additional conversations from the marathon podcast session with the one and only Dana Fuggin' B of Two Week Notice and Live Free Or D.I.Y. podcast from March of 2025. Topics include Furnace Fest, Ten Yard Fight, cowbell playing, the stress of driving a truck, community in the music scene, Koyo, Hot Mulligan, a game, the new Piebald album, and more. Two Week Notice: Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Live Free Or D.I.Y. Wantlands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →133 - The Lifelong Dream Of Never Growing Up (With Ben Cissell - Audio Adrenaline)
Jun 2601:49:29Tap to summarizeThis week The Squids sit down for a conversation in the Big House in Lake Skabegon with Ben Cissell of Audio Adrenaline. They Get Down to all the important topics you want to hear about like car racing, movie premieres, Festival Con Dios, the legacy of Drum Machine (R.I.P.), Carman, enhanced CDs, first cars, and back by popular demand... Lawn maintenance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →132 - Five Iron Fans Are Called Podcasters (With Mason Mennenga)
Jun 1901:55:52Tap to summarizeThis week Jared, Pete, & Brock sit down with the internet's youth pastor Mason Mennenga. They discuss the culture of 90's Christian music, his podcast BlackSheep, collegiate athletics, trash TV, and the most important of all topics... lawn care. Mason Mennenga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →131 - The Pollening (Voicemail Episode)
Jun 1201:37:40Tap to summarizeIt's a super-sized voicemail episode this week! The Squids tackle their inbox and somehow manage to get through it all! Topics include resurrecting bands, games, transporting food safely, concert recaps, and so much more. Grab a snack and your favorite beverage and enjoy the ride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →130 - High Kick All The Way To The Grave (With Todd Fadel)
Jun 502:19:14Tap to summarizeThis week The Squids dive into the Northwest music scene with Todd Fadel. They talk about putting on shows, touring with Sappo, creating songs for a house church, the origins of Twin Sister, dabble in some TomFest talk, the Meow Meow, Agents of Future, teaching music, virtual reality, and get Todd's side of the infamous Milk Truck story. All this and more on A Pickle Home Companion! Todd Fadel's Videos For Picklers Todd Fadel's Squid Pro Quo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →129 - Kevin's Editing Hell (Untold Stories 11)
May 3100:23:28Tap to summarizeEnjoy some unreleased moments from an evening in May of 2025 that they irresponsibly podcasted three episodes. I guess this makes it four. Topics include the gathering of The Squids, a voicemail/promo for a show, and speedo stories. #SquadFiveO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →128 - I Will Kill The Worst Parts Of Myself (With Mitchell Layton - Pipe Bomb)
May 2901:30:48Tap to summarizeThis week The Squids and Mr. Kyle talk with Mitchell Layton of the band Pipe Bomb. They discuss becoming a content creator, the bands Church Girls and Plead The Widows Cause, writing and recording music for Pipe Bomb, the origin story of the band, play a game, music festivals, and more. Pipe Bomb (Bandcamp) Pipe Bomb (Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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