A Pickle Home Companion

Once upon a time there was a podcast called Joe and Reese's Pickle & Boot Shop. It was full of nonsense, laughter, tears, and somehow caused The Squids to start their own show. This week, the Lake Skabegon Town Council managed to "Parent Trap" the hosts of that defunct podcast and bring them back together again. It's an episode filled with voicemail, welding, goats, utility bills, Jimmy Stewart im...

This week author, musician, teacher, and all around great guy Craig Phillips joins the show. He and the Squids discuss the recent GenCon convention, music, working as a copy editor, Hokus Pick, his World of Caulendrin novels, Nifty-Music.com, play a trivia game, and more. World of Caulendrin Nifty-Music.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh & John from the Audio A to Z podcast join the gang to talk about podcast longevity statistics, listen to a voicemail, discuss future seasons of their podcast, chat about listening to entire discographies, upcoming concerts, leaving concerts early, local bands, and then surprise the hosts with a reverse Squid Game! All this and more! Audio A-Z Podcast (⁠Spotify⁠) (⁠Apple Podcasts⁠) Learn more...

Surprise Sunday mini-episode! Jared, Pete, & Brock look back at ideas for the podcast origins, discuss their past radio shows, Pete's rap career, another round of college prank stories, and more. Leave a voicemail at 985-28-SQUID (985-287-7843) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Squids hang out with Landon D. Mise of Showbread and chat about Kansas City, the legendary New Earth venue, Squad Five-O, how badly he wants to play keyboards in every band possible, MySpace, sharing memories of music with your kids, screen printing, Audio Adrenaline, Carman, a shocking vinyl discovery, laundry tips, and more! ⁠⁠Landon D. Mise⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Clampdown Screen Printing & Desi...

In today's voicemail episode, The Squids all wear the "Ethan Luck shirt" which makes for great visuals on an audio podcast. They also tackle messages from listeners on the Squid Line (985-28-SQUID) on a variety of topics including grilled cheese, mac & cheese, more condiment talk, more money making ideas, milk, bad live bands, break down a football schedule, a parking lot story, and more. Learn mo...

This week The Squids chat with author and retired booking agent Adam Voith. They discuss his new novel RIYL, talk about if it's fact or fiction, chat about Little Engines publishing, touring with the book, and more. Adam Voith Little Engines Publishing Roadside Monument Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Squids and guest host Jeremy Goss get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding the band Say What? Special guest Trent Dean chats about pushing the limits, the legacy of Mix Master Mighty White, the Atari Hotz Box, touring with Michael W. Smith, Bash-N-The-Code, his arch nemesis, Nuclear Fishin', clubbing in LA, life as a DJ, and a game night that leaves the hosts speechless. ⁠Bash-N-...

Lake Skabegon goes international with special guest Dave Rumsey from the band Earthsuit. They discuss music creation, New Orleans, Extreme Days, guitar making, movie facts, Festival Con Dios, and figure out whether everything in Australia is dangerous or not. All this and more on A Pickle Home Companion! Rumsey Guitars APHC Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Pete, Kevin, & guest host Scott Hatch (Burnt Toast Vinyl) sit down with F. Woods Stevens from Farquar Muckenfuss to chat about a number of things like playing weird music, meeting Joe from the Dead Milkmen, Philly, working on MST3K, his various music projects, The Monkees, getting kidnapped at Cornerstone, Vroom, Biff, and more. F. Woods & The Extra Senses Get Tickets to the show with Ji...

This week Josh Harvey & Jerrod Bettis of Doc Turbo stop by to talk about their new album "What's So Important". But first they spoil some movies, and discuss the theory of finding a reason to hang out, how they met, guest vocals, sneaking in references in the new album, their early influences, Huey Lewis, the generation gap, and come up with an idea for a new vinyl project. Doc Turbo (Facebook) (I...

In this week's bonus episode, The Squids work their way through their voicemail inbox and ponder things like "Which pants opera am I?" They also discuss phone numbers, sponsorships, music, condiments, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Squids sit down with Kevin Robinson of GVTH DVDDY to discuss touring, artwork, starting the project, Blue Giant, getting fired from a Christian bookstore, and more GVTH DVDDY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oops! It's all guests this week in Lake Skabegon! This has become an annual tradition here in Lake Skabegon. Joe Yerke (Insyderz) is joined by Matt & Rick (Hokus Pick), Davy (Bleach), and Nate Parrish for a conversation about tour pranks, awkward fan interactions, writers block, creative outlets, life on the road, AI vs Real Life, and the state of Christian music. Bleach Nate Parrish Camp Qwanoes...

The Squids, Megan, Sarah, & the Fortson twins finally recap most of their adventures the week of the final Squad Five-O show. From poor culinary choices to quality hangs, the trip was an adventure. They also listen to some voicemails from listeners that were left for Squad. #squadfiveo #gasolineheart #DistrictLive #MD2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is one of the O.G.s. The guys are joined by special guest host Micah Ortega (Five Iron Frenzy) as they talk with the godfather of Christian rap Soup The Chemist. They discuss sampling, Gene Eugene, SFC, KRS-One, making an impact on people, an encounter with a witch, Soup's autobiography along with the challenges of recording an audiobook, and much more. Soup's Linktree Five Iron...

Does 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

This 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 megaphon...

This 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

It'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 Pieba...

This 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 me...

This 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

It'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

This 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 V...

Enjoy 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