A Pickle Home Companion

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) (Sp...

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 S...

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...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hope you enjoyed the pre-episode 30 shenanigans! This week we talk mustaches and look back at college pranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays! This week The Squids try and unwind after a rough day at work. They talk about Christmas gifts they wanted as kids, try to pronounce Louisville, enjoy listeners voicemails, and a heated debate ensues. They ponder the nutritional value of large rodents, take a stab at solving marriage problems, and Kevin gets lost with all the "time out" and "time in" accidentally revealing the secr...

In this episode we take a deep dive into pulling pranks on unsuspecting podcasters (and listeners). Other topics discussed were Furnace Fest, Switchfoot (probably), grilled cheese, global warming, Cybertrucks, beefaroo, Casa Bonita, video games, and not taking show descriptions seriously. Harmless pranks are the best kind of pranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Squids welcome Adam Neubauer of Ghoti Hook to town. Lots of laughs are had as they discuss touring, unfortunate medicine side effects, the wonders of food on the road, tribute albums, play some games, and more.  Ghoti Hook: Merch BandCamp Facebook  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the long awaited Episode 28! Pete's in a waffle costume, so the rest of the gang also suit up. Reese Roper (Five Iron Frenzy/Pickle & Boot Shoppe/etc) unexpectedly joins the podcast. They discuss receiving possibly stolen music equipment, the DMV, Amy Grant, cover songs, Vinyl reissues, Switchfoot, and Reese's side projects Heartwrench & Guerilla Rodeo. Five Iron Frenzy Pickle & Boot Shoppe P...

This week The Squids work through several voicemails from anonymous callers and sit down for a conversation with Jason from Unoriginal Vinyl.  They discuss AR labels, Furnace Fest, how they choose their music, "bring your dad to school" events, Clown Core, MuteMath, and more! Unoriginal Vinyl on Instagram Unoriginal Vinyl on Facebook Unoriginal Vinyl on Discogs Call the Squid-Line at 985-28-SQUID...

In another exciting(?) episode of Untold Stories, The Squids receive a complaint but get distracted when they try to read a text message. They also discuss a variety of topics including bad hotels, lame tourist attractions, sightseeing in the dark, failing at foreign languages, fashion don'ts, and more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Squids welcome a new resident into town.  Jeremy Alan Gould of The Rumors Are True podcast joins the conversation as they talk about Furnace Fest, music, promoting shows, and more. Brock Dittus peppers Jeremy with ridiculous questions while on an airplane and they see if he can survive a round of The Rumors Are False. The Rumors Are True podcast with Jeremy Alan Gould   Learn more ab...

In a continuation of Episode 23, The Squids and their guest Todd Grassman see if ChatGPT knows who they are, briefly debate eggnog, talk covid symptoms, mistaken identities, Des Moines, Joe Yerke's adventures on a golf course, ska bands, and Megan winning a bottle of wine at Bingo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the legendary Brock Dittus comes up with a new revenue stream for the podcast, they perform some quick fact checks, and our intrepid reporter Missy checks in about the latest Five Iron Frenzy concert. Then surprise special guest Todd Grassman joins to talk ska, Star Trek, bicycling, and plays another round of Squid Games. #NotASkaTrekPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

In part two of a 6 hour session, The Squids and Josh talk coffee, motorcycles, and hobbies. The discuss people with similar names before talking classic CCM Hip-Hop and discovering new music in a pre-internet world.  They receive an epic voicemail and Kevin's Zoom crashes. Further discussions revolve around Talent Shows, Kangaroos, Branson/Brandston, and eventually decide to call it a night. (Exce...

This week The Squids talk nonsense and are joined by fellow Parking Lot Whiskey member Josh.  They get a message from a listener with a confused GPS, step into the MuteMath corner and talk about drinking in part one of a marathon 6 hour recording session. Don't worry, I edited it down. A lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Squids and Missy recap episode 145 of The Pickle & Boot Shoppe. They discuss future topics, patreon tiers, book clubs, Furnace Fest (what a shock!), Jared's trip to Michigan, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Squids and returning resident of Lake Skabegon Missy talk Locks of Love, listen to voicemails, and introduce the Wheel Of Topics. They discuss Insyderz-Con, Thanksgiving traditions, and play a new game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we look back at another batch of stories that were cut for time from previous episodes. The Squids talk drinks, air fresheners, tattoos, cameras at concerts, grocery stores, segues on segways, and try to figure out why Zoom hates Skillet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an exciting bit of news, The Squids invent a new form of podcasting (as far as they know).  They also discuss Michigan geography, a bit of Mute Math, do some math of their own, and discuss college, and at some point finally start the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a continuation of Episode 15, The Squids talk crocs, cat cafes, bathroom emergencies, TV box sets, and sing the praises of Del's Lemonade. Then more Switchfoot talk, Brock appeal, and once again ladies & gentlemen... more Furnace Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Squids return to their regularly scheduled chaos. They touch on episodes 142 & 143 of the Pickle & Boot Shoppe, listen to a voicemail, and try to figure out the opposite of a pickle back shot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Squids wrap up their lengthy recap of their Furnace Fest experience and talk about how it was more than just a tour date... It was more than just a song... But they certainly did sweat and sing together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Squids make their return home from Furnace Fest and talk about the experience. In this extra long episode, topics include parking lot hangs, bands, and of course the legend of Brock’s celebrity status. But wait! There’s more! Stay tuned for the next episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Squids present another collection of stories that were cut out of previous episodes that were too good to get rid of. We are an eco friendly podcast and use every part of the buffalo so to speak! (Except for the parts that we don't use.) Stories include a very lucrative opportunity, Jared shoots his shot, Mutemath, and another round of Guess The Sandwich! Learn more about your ad cho...