A Pickle Home Companion
Welcome to the unofficial after show of The Pickle & Boot Shoppe! Hosted by Kevin, Jared, Pete, & Brock aka The Squids. Conversations surrounding recent P&B episodes, the Diabolical Discussion facebook community, Christian music culture, and other nonsense.
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Episodes
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110 - Listen Listen, Love Love (With Leanor Ortega Till)
Friday, February 20, 2026
This week The Squids are joined by Anna Kipps, Mr. Kyle, and Charles as they chat with return guest Leanor Ortega Till (Five Iron Frenzy & The Fast Feeling). They chat about a number of topics like wishlist guests, Cornerstone Prom, upcoming Five Iron shows, Leanor's prison ministry, movie theater snacks, the Jeff The Girl origin story and more. Five Iron Frenzy Support Leanor's Prison Ministry The Fast Feeling APHC Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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109 - Snow Day (With Jason - Unoriginal Vinyl)
Sunday, February 15, 2026
The Squids were stuck inside the house during the snowstorm across the East coast and decided to record an impromptu bonus episode. Jason from Unoriginal Vinyl joined in on the fun as they discuss themed vinyl walls, Christian media projects, the Snow Day movie, Skyscraper Live event, the Yes theory, Uncle Pappy, The Dingees, and other projects. Unoriginal Vinyl on Instagram Unoriginal Vinyl on Facebook Unoriginal Vinyl on Discogs APHC Merch Shop Call the Squid-Line at 985-28-SQUID (985-287-7843) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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108 - It's In The Bible Stupid (With Erin Brockway Collins)
Friday, February 13, 2026
This week The Squids chat with Erin Brockway Collins about the Portland music scene in the 90s. Topics include Five O'Clock People, The Corral on Spin Cycle, TOM Fest, The Janitors, Twin Sister, Todd Fadal, Rich Mullins, The Clergy, being open and accepting grace, serving chili at a rock show, a game of 20 questions, and more. The Corral On Spin Cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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107 - Invest In Your Joy (With Joby Harris)
Friday, February 6, 2026
This week The Squids and Mr. Kyle listen to voicemail and have a fascinating conversation with Joby Harris of the band Crash Rickshaw. They talk technology, physical media, parents sharing music with kids, his band Crash Rickshaw, music festivals, Taters the Space Cat, NASA posters, Doritos commercials, and more! Joby Harris Taters The Space Cat "Bird of Prey" Doritos Commercial APHC Merch Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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106 - The Journalistic Mantle (With Andrew Gill)
Friday, January 30, 2026
This week The Squids listen to voicemail and browse the new APHC Dashery shop before being joined by Andrew Gill from The Rock That Doesn’t Roll podcast. They take a deep dive into working in public radio, nostalgia, music history, Andrew’s various podcasts, Theology Beer Camp, Cornerstone, Larry Norman’s tourism video, and more. The Rock That Doesn’t Roll Patreon The Rock That Doesn’t Roll Linktree APHC Merch Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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105 - Bad Music Happens To Good People (With Davy Baysinger)
Sunday, January 25, 2026
In a Second Part Sunday bonus episode the conversation continues with Davy Baysinger (Bleach). Topics include opening bands, graphic design for Relient K, weird merch, Philmore, Joy Electric, and Squad Five-O. Bleach Is Alive Bleach Discord AudioFeed Food For The Hungry Colony Bee Outfitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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104 - The Costco Hotdog of Apparel (With Davy Baysinger)
Friday, January 23, 2026
In this weeks jam packed discussion, Davy Baysinger (Bleach, Royal Empire Music) sits down to talk about reviving the band, hotel breakfasts, college, Audio Adrenaline, AI, the Bleach 30 tour, and the return of the Interlinc Chart game! Bleach Is Alive Bleach Discord AudioFeed Food For The Hungry Colony Bee Outfitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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103 - Oops! All Psalty! (With Katie Hampton)
Friday, January 16, 2026
This week Katie Hampton of the Christian Cringe & Napping Through Happy Hour podcasts joins the insanity in Lake Skabegon. The Squids waste no time and dive right into the chaos as they discuss experiencing CCM content, steamy Christian novels, Carman, Katie's podcasts, Rocky Paterra's classic "Let Jesus Be A Vegetable", play a game, and then Jared gets in a fight with AI Jesus. In other words, just another Failure Puddle Friday! Katie Hampton Instagram Christian Cringe Napping Through Happy Hour Internet Supreme Court Rocky Paterra - Let Jesus Be A Vegetable Learn more about your ad ...
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102 - You Gotta Hustle (With Matthew Schwartz)
Friday, January 9, 2026
This week Matthew Schwartz from the band Pacifico stops by Lake Skabegon for a discussion with The Squids filled with topics. They chat about his band, Moontraveling Podcast, Pacifirecords, working to support the music, the recent Poor Old Lu shows, expiration dates, electromagnetic storms, Lego, Star Trek, the creative process, a Squid game, a Reverse Squid game, and more. Pacifico Moontraveling Podcast Pacifirecords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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101 - Release The Bunton Cut (Voicemail Bonus)
Sunday, January 4, 2026
It's a backlog bonus episode of A Pickle Home Companion! Things have been hectic here in Lake Skabegon and The Squids decided to hop on for a quick clean up of their voicemail inbox. Thanks to everyone who called or texted 985-28-SQUID (985-287-7843)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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100 - John Oates Stole My Helicopter (With Ethan Luck)
Friday, January 2, 2026
It's the centennial episode of APHC! The Squids celebrate by bringing in Ethan Luck who has been in more bands than they have episodes*! They discuss a wide variety of topics including his new solo album, Max McNown, cover songs, Switchfoot, Guerilla Rodeo, unorthodox ideas to clean up leaves, spicy food, and so much more. *We aren't mathematicians, but this number feels right. Ethan Luck (Bandcamp) #EthanLuck #TheDingees #OCSupertones #DemonHunter #RelientK #MaxMcNown #ToothAndNailRecords #Switchfoot #GuerillaRodeo #Roper #SoManyHashtags Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
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99 - Jumanji Isn’t Paying The Bills (With Nate Parrish)
Friday, December 26, 2025
It's another exciting week in Lake Skabegon as The Squids welcome Nate Parrish to town. They discuss Nate's mysterious past before Kutless, toy collecting, life in Bakersfield, whatever the opposite of ska is, Shia LeBeouf, his new solo album, working with Josiah Prince from Disciple, song surgery, and are joined by a special surprise guest! Nate Parrish Buddy's Music Office Mad Lab Coffee #nateparrish #kutless #jumanji #madlabcoffee #buddysmusicoffice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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98 - This Is Pie Talk (With Joe Yerke)
Friday, December 19, 2025
It's the return of Joe Yerke (The Insyderz) to Lake Skabegon! In this weeks episode conversation flow as they dive in and talk about the recent Tim Tabor interview on A Pickle & Boot Shoppe, why Thanksgiving is the best holiday, fests (both Furnace and Possum), tea, the status of Joe's podcast, and a look at future hobbies for our hosts. The Pickle & Boot Shop Patreon The Insyderz (Bandcamp) https://www.facebook.com/groups/diabolicaldiscussion/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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97 - Petey Hutchy's Jug Band Christmas (With John Fortson)
Sunday, December 14, 2025
It's a Sunday Surprise! The Squids have an impromptu post-Ronnie Martin conversation with John Fortson. They talk about Joy Electric at TOM Fest, conversion vans, overdue rentals, holiday food, football, and College Station Texas. Squad Five-O Is Here To Stay Documentary Squad Five-O Bandcamp Squad Five-O Spotify Squad Five-O Apple Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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96 - The Closest Thing To Magic & Mystery (With Ronnie Martin)
Friday, December 12, 2025
The Christmas season has arrived in Lake Skabegon, and who better to have a conversation with than Ronnie Martin? They discuss Ronnie's solo records, working with Jeff Cloud, what Christmas was like growing up, Christmas candy, Advent, Christmas trees, listen to a voicemail, and more. Velvet Blue Music Ronnie Martin (Bandcamp) Ronnie Martin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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95 - We Need Better Results For Batman (Untold Stories 8)
Sunday, December 7, 2025
In todays untold stories pulled from the archives, we look back at some moments that were not included in past episodes as well as the origin story of the ongoing Carman joke. Topics also include voicemails, the Left Behind series, Dr. Pepper, getting sick in Georgia, a special delivery story, Jared working as a security guard, and for some reason this is seeming like a Willy Wonka podcast now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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94 - Amy Grant Vs. The Transformers (With Nathan Shumaker - Everdown)
Friday, December 5, 2025
This weeks blockbuster episode has it all! Voicemails! Sponsored content! Guilty pleasures! And The Squids are joined by Nathan Shumaker from Everdown, On Fire, & The Burning Paris. Discussions also include getting out of class creatively, proofreading mistakes, 8 tracks, recording Everdown's albums, the CCM Museum, and an unexpected trip to the Carman Corner. The Burning Paris Everdown The Charon Collective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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93 - The Willy Wonka Grandparent Bed (With Sean McCorkle - Morella's Forest)
Friday, November 28, 2025
This week The Squids jump right into the chaos with a discussion about Willy Wonka and homeschooling. Then Sean McCorkle from Morellas Forest stops by. Topics include Geoff Moore, touring beverage facilities, vinyl, dreaming up a documentary idea, the Morellas Forest Tribute album, and continues on after Sean leaves with some more nonsense. They take a stab at a fantasy band draft, listen to a voicemail, and get real in depth about the holidays. Morellas Forest Tribute Album A Sequence Of Echoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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92 - 1,000 Names Suggested (With Ed Carrigan & Matt Johnson - Blenderhead/Don't Know)
Friday, November 21, 2025
This week The Squids listen to voicemail and are joined by Ed Carrigan and Matt Johnson from the bands Blenderhead and Don’t Know (among many others). Conversations around a variety of their albums, record collecting, Damien Jurado, TOM Con, Thunder Fest, the legendary House of Funk, new bands, and more! Don’t Know Meekin Pop Matt Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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91 - Built On Vibes (With David Bunton - Hope Deferred / The Showdown)
Friday, November 14, 2025
This week The Squids listen to voicemails, talk about the future (or lack thereof) of the Pickle & Boot Shoppe, and are joined by Ert (Mob Boss) for a fun conversation with David Bunton of Hope Deferred & The Showdown. Topics include Relient K, Furnace Fest, Hall & Oates, Squad Five-O, whats currently in the music rotation, albums, vans, finding your vocal style, games, and David helps solve the mystery of Dr. Enuf. Hope Deferred The Showdown Squad Five-O Documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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90 - Fact Or Fiction (With Maverick Rae)
Friday, November 7, 2025
In this weeks episode The Squids try out a technological upgrade to their podcast experience with varying degrees of success, Kevin is still annoyed, and Thunder Fest friend Maverick Rae stops by. They discuss Rock For Autism, his band history, working at a Christian bookstore, first concerts, and the best way to get autographs from the artists you love. Rock For Autism (ARROAutism) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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89 - The Difference Between Quality & Enjoyment (With Eric McClanahan)
Friday, October 31, 2025
Happy Halloween! This week The Squids do a little taste testing and then welcome Eric McClanahan, the host of the CCM Twitter tournament to the show to listen to some voicemail and discuss rating ones music collection. They get into a little bit of Furnace Fest talk, discuss buying and selling music, as well as set up a potential future game episode. Meanwhile Kevin has strong feelings about things. Who knew? Eric on Twitter/X InEverglow CDs & More Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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88 - Post-Thunder Fest Wrap Up
Thursday, October 30, 2025
In the conclusion of the Thunder Fest Thursday series, The Squids tackle some voicemail and Pete talks about another wild connection with someone he met on the trip. Thunder Fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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87 - Old Guys In The Pit (With Eli Salazar)
Sunday, October 26, 2025
It's Second Part Sunday! The conversation with Eli Salazar continues with more collectible talk, merch pricing, blue mixing, touring with Showbread, & more. Get To The Chopper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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86 - Multiple Kinds Of Artistry (With Eli Salazar)
Friday, October 24, 2025
This week The Squids dive into some voicemails with their special guest Eli Salazar (Get To The Chopper) and someone has a beef with Jared. They discuss getting into music recording, interning with Masaki, working at Subway, touring with Roper, the joy of collectibles, his band Get To The Chopper, play games, and more. Get To The Chopper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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85 - Thunder Fest Day 2
Thursday, October 23, 2025
It's Thursday so it's time for the next episode recapping Thunder Fest! This episode kicks off as they explore breakfast options before heading to the festival. Next they recap the bands of the day, adventures later that evening, and of course Big Spanker talk. Thunder Fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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84 - Sonic Therapy (With Klank)
Friday, October 17, 2025
It’s another quiet week in Lake Skabegon. Brock recaps his adventures in Indianapolis, tales of stage diving mishaps, coffee with Ronnie Martin, and more. Then special guest Klank stops by with tales of Cornerstone festival, TOM Fest, working for the circus, the joy working for his church, industrial music, remote work, new music, TOM Con, jaywalking, and more. Bandcamp Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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83 - Thunder Fest Day 1
Thursday, October 16, 2025
It's part two of our Thunder Fest Thursday series! The Squids adventures in Portland continue as they look at the first day of the festival. Thunder Fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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82 - Exciting After The Fact (Untold Stories 7)
Friday, October 10, 2025
This week while The Squids recover from Furnace Fest we take a look back at some untold stories from past episodes. They discuss the mystery of who sent Jared a Christmas gift, more mall stories, annoying your coworkers with your music choices, high school jobs, Squid Line nonsense, and more! Call or text the Squid Line at 985-28-SQUID! (985-287-7843) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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81 - Pre-Thunder Fest Recap
Thursday, October 9, 2025
It's part one of our Thunder Fest Thursday episode! The Squids aimed to keep the full recap short, and as usual were long winded despite being completely exhausted. This episode looks at the day leading up to the festival, adventures in Portland, meeting up with listeners and online friends, and more. Thunder Fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
