A Pickle Home Companion
A Pickle Home Companion is a heartfelt show featuring offbeat stories, unexpected interviews, conversations about music, and everyday life with “The Squids” (Kevin, Jared, Pete, & Brock) Each episode invites listeners into a space of reflection, curiosity, and connection—with a touch of humor and humanity. It's a place for the creatively restless and quietly weird, blending heart, humor, and appreciation for things in life. Each episode is like sitting on a porch with good company and stranger conversation. Come for the storytelling, stay for the tangents. Whether you’re tuning in on a walk, a drive, or a slow morning, you’re welcome here. Call or text “The Squid Hotline” at 1-985-28-SQUID!
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Episodes
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73 - You Don't Get To The Peak Unless You Keep Going (With Josh Hagquist)
Friday, August 29, 2025
This week The Squids are joined by Josh Hagquist (The Beautiful Mistake) as they discuss the band Silage, Furnace Fest, reuniting The Beautiful Mistake, bagging peaks, the Barkley Marathon, working at a Christian bookstore, and more. Meanwhile the hosts make a plea to Adele. The Beautiful Mistake (Bandcamp) #thebeautifulmistake #lasportiva
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72 - The Juxtaposition Of Gratitude (With Masaki Liu)
Friday, August 22, 2025
APHC kicks off year two of the podcast with special guest Masaki Liu! Join us as he shares sounds and stories from his musical journeys. Topics include 5 Minute Walk, Dime Store Prophets, band retreats, Five Iron Frenzy, Mike Knott, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, live recording process, and so much more. One Way Studio
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71 - Thunder-Fest (With Carmen Thunder)
Sunday, August 17, 2025
In this special Sunday episode, the guys chat with Carmen Thunder the founder of Thunder-Fest (Sept. 13 & 14 Portland, OR). They chat about growing up in Seattle with the Tooth & Nail scene, photography, Thunder-Fest, 2004's "Not TomFest", Furnace Fest, and more. Thunder-Fest Thunder-Fest Instagram Thunder-Fest Facebook Thunder-Fest (Linktr.ee)
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70 - Oops! All Guests! (With Jeff & John Fortson, Justin Greiman, Josh Kemble)
Friday, August 15, 2025
It's Failure Puddle Friday and The Squids are nowhere to be found! As year one of the podcast comes to a close a super group of former guests take over and provide discussions on all the things you want to hear about but you just didn't know. Hard hitting topics like weather, Thunder-Fest, the Twilight movies, favorite numbers, ADHD, bridges, adventures while getting those steps in, childhood stories, Uno, hydration, and "The Golden Butt Shot". This episode is brought to you by the letter J. Thunder-Fest Squad Five-O Is Here To Stay Documentary Squad Five-O Bandcamp Squad Five-O Spotify Sq...
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69 - Something About A Coconut
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Happy Second Part Sunday! In today's episode Jared goes on a rant, they discuss taking road trips as kids, listen to voicemail, Pete talks about a list of dead people, and they read the names of the upper tier Patreon members.
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68 - Suspenders of Light (With Russ Smith & Rick Colhoun - Hokus Pick)
Friday, August 8, 2025
A Pickle Home Companion goes international! Russ Smith & Rick Colhoun from the band Hokus Pick join us with tales of Wikipedia entries, Petra, Steve Taylor, Rich Mullins, Keebler elves, alternate versions of I'm So Happy, and the world of Canadian delicacies. Camp Qwanoes
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67 - The Most Awkward Rock & Roll Moment (With Keith Andrew - Dryve)
Friday, August 1, 2025
This week Brock is on a bicycle! Keith Andrew, the drummer of the band Dryve stops by to tell stories about touring, his many band adventures, Jeff Buckley, Jan Hammer, Jewel, Lowen & Navarro, Lomapalooza, San Diego, and more! You'll also be shocked that someone other than Pete brings up Switchfoot first!
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66 - Everyone Loves A Hard Brock (With Andrew & John - Magnified Pod)
Friday, July 25, 2025
This week The Squids add another two podcast hosts into the mix as they welcome Andrew & John from Magnified Pod to the show. There's voicemail, Zoom talk, hot takes on pudding, candy, S'mores, Weird Al, candy, famous horse talk, voicemail, candy, discussions about MagPod, and a game.
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65 - I Hate Fictional Michigan (with Scott Teece - I Survived Youth Group In The 90s Podcast)
Friday, July 18, 2025
In a whirlwind of chaos, Scott Teece (I Survived Youth Group In The 90s Podcast) makes his return to Lake Skabegon. There's more topics than we care to list, but if you like nonsense about animals, secret shoppers, music video crushes, banks, Christian bookstores, athletes turned rappers, Blockbuster, and things like that... You're welcome?
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64 - Podcasting Is Partying (With Caleb Jackson)
Friday, July 11, 2025
This week Caleb Jackson returns to talk about Andrew W.K., MuteMath, the origins of Failure Puddle Friday, Savannah, podcast promoting, and more. Caleb Jackson on Instagram
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63 - Invisible Jesus & Lady Wisdom (With Frank Tate - SoulFest/5 Minute Walk Records)
Friday, July 4, 2025
This week The Squids welcome the founder of 5 Minute Walk Records Frank Tate to the show. They discuss his journey from running a dance club to managing bands to creating the label. They look at how his childhood formed his unique theology, his vision for SoulFest, Community, and ask the question "How do you love yourself?" They talk story about Costa Rica, Kenya, data-based praise, Switchfoot, and more. Come hang out with us at SoulFest in August! Read Frank's book Time Machines Work!
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62 - Why I Paint My Nails (With Derek Webb)
Friday, June 27, 2025
This week we welcome Derek Webb to the shores of Lake Skabegon to discuss his new album Survival Songs. Conversations include the album concept, the process of creating it, the importance of nail polish, vinyl, Rich Mullins, Cornerstone, and more! Derek Webb
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61 - The Superheroes I Care About (With Rocky Paterra)
Friday, June 20, 2025
This week The Squids welcome comedian/actor Rocky Paterra as they discuss a variety of topics like Amish Country, Sight & Sound, viral videos, VeggieTales, the grind to follow your dreams, recording a live episode, karaoke, and more! Kevin attempts to fill in for Brock by asking questions, but is interrupted. It's all the usual chaos and fun you've come to expect here on A Pickle Home Companion!
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60 - The Love Is In The Latency (With Leanor Ortega Till - Five Iron Frenzy)
Friday, June 13, 2025
It's an exciting week here in Lake Skabegon loaded with lady energy! The Squids are joined by Leanor from the bands Five Iron Frenzy and The Fast Feeling to talk about music, post office boxes, clothing, a podcast multiverse, Switchfoot, upcoming Five Iron shows, and more. Megan, Tammi, Missy, and Sarah all join in on the fun. Five Iron Frenzy The Fast Feeling Learn about Leanor's Prison Ministry
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59 - 50 Ways To Leave This Podcast
Sunday, June 8, 2025
This special guest filled episode was recorded at the end of Episode 50 after we wrapped things up with Jason. In true APHC fashion, chaos reigns. Jared discovers a soundboard, Pete was a celebrity at a Switchfoot show, they visit the MuteMath corner, Brock jumps in with Amish facts, Todd wanders the woods at night with a chainsaw, Scott keeps trying to leave and fails miserably. Caleb joins in, Kevin & Pete talk about "Record store guy", naturally there's Extreme Days and Carman nonsense. Somehow Power Team comes up, and Sarah joins in as they talk about introducing significant others to F...
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58 - This Is My Ticket Out Of Here (With Jon Dunn - Demon Hunter)
Friday, June 6, 2025
This week The Squids chat with fellow Tooth & Nail kid Jon Dunn. Jon talks about his time working in the mailroom at the label as well as becoming an A&R guy and legal rep for the label he loved. He tells stories about Weird Al, The Tooth & Nail Tour, Emery, mewithoutYou, his band Demon Hunter, his new job at Belief Agency. He also helps the hosts with their own vices in another exciting round of "Squid Games" (we are pretty sure nobody has taken that name yet). Demon Hunter Belief Agency
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57 - It's Ethical When You Steal Back Stolen Property (With Justin Greiman - Phimore)
Friday, May 30, 2025
This week special fill in Squid Josh Lollis fills in for Kevin. Jared talks about smoke detectors and the guys sing birthday songs to Joe. Justin Greiman from the band Philmore joins the show to talk about his days in the music business, signing with Five Minute Walk, finding things on eBay, the band The Ivy League, listens to voicemails, plays some games, and learns how much Brock likes corn. Greiman Photography Philmore (YouTube)
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56 - Pickle Everything. Just Try It. (With Josh Kemble - Dogwood)
Friday, May 23, 2025
Ahoy there Pickle Soldiers! This week Pete’s on a boat! The Squids listen to voicemail and are joined by the punk rock chef Josh Kemble (Dogwood & Saint Didacus). They talk Toledo, Furnace Fest, French tacos, FAMILY? Cast, pickles, and more! Dogwood Saint Didacus FAMILY? Cast
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55 - Sometimes Disgust and Respect Look Alike (With Jeff Fortson - Squad Five-O)
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Surprise! It's a bonus encore episode as we gear up for the Squad Five-O documentary release party/screening/concert! Pete goes on a rant, a surprise guest appears, they talk to-go cups, field trips, slang, and more! Squad Five-O Is Here To Stay Documentary Squad Five-O Bandcamp Squad Five-O Spotify Squad Five-O Apple Music #squadfiveo
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54 - Squid Five-O
Sunday, May 18, 2025
In today's bonus episode, The Squids kick it off with a very special voicemail before rolling into the start of the show. The Squids kill time waiting for their guest to arrive. They touch on live albums, Brock's odd copy of Extreme Days, Kevin tries to makes sense of a list of topics he wrote down 4 months ago, and Jared asks the robots about the podcast.
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53 - Live Free Or D.I.Y. (With Dana Bollen - Two Week Notice Podcast)
Friday, May 16, 2025
Jared and Kevin are joined by Adam from the band Wantlands for a fun conversation with Dana Fuggin' Bollen of the Two Week Notice podcast. You may have seen him grace the stage with Piebald where he rocks the cowbell, or perhaps slinging merch at a show with a number of bands. He is here to talk about his new project Live Free or D.I.Y. Great dude, great conversations. Two Week Notice: Spotify Apple Podcasts Instagram Live Free Or D.I.Y. Wantlands
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52 - Is Laughter The Right Response? (With Mobb Boss & Casting Shadows)
Friday, May 9, 2025
This week's episode is one we recorded a while back with members of the bands Mob Boss and Casting Shadows. They discuss what makes Furnace Fest such a memorable experience, music selections for Ert's paddleboard challenge, take a dip in the MuteMath corner, and Pete talks about his adventure at an Eisley show. #FurnaceFest
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51 - The Venn Diagram of Pocket Vinyl and Lobster-Fest (With Eric Stevenson)
Friday, May 2, 2025
This week The Squids listen to some voicemails and sit down for a conversation with Eric Stevenson of the multi-media band Pocket Vinyl. They touch on the history of the band, having a painter as a band member, puns, stickers, Lobster Fest, concerts at planetariums, get vulnerable, and have some really bizarre conversations. So basically just another fun day here in Lake Skabegon. Pocket Vinyl Bandcamp The Touring Test #pocketvinyl #squidkids #touringtest #podcastdrop
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50 - They Never Said You Had To Be Part Of Just One Cult (With Jason Kirk)
Friday, April 25, 2025
This week The Squids reach a podcasting milestone! They quickly recap their road trip to Pennsylvania to see Huntingtons & Ghoti Hook before checking some voicemails. Then they sit down for a very fun discussion with Jason Kirk, the author of the book Hell Is A World Without You, senior editor at The Athletic, co-host of the Shutdown Fullcast and Vacation Bible School Podcast. Jason Kirk #hellisaworldwithoutyou #jasonkirk #ShutdownFullcast
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49 - Bitch Do You Not Understand Podcasts? (With Kylan Savage)
Friday, April 18, 2025
This week The Squids play a game of "Where is Brock?" and welcome Kylan Savage from Church Jams Now to what may be the most unhinged episode yet. They have lots of laughs, talk about rebranding the podcast, take a phone call on air, talk movie soundtracks, try and fail at naming a mysterious song, discover Broccoli Jesus, play some games, talk Copeland, spin the wheel of topics, and so much more. Kylan Savage on Twitter: @savagekylan Church Jams Now: @churchjamsnow (on all platforms)
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48 - Mumford And The Technicolor Dreamcoat
Friday, April 11, 2025
This week Brock is gallivanting across Washington, The Squids attempt math, discuss their respective historic neighborhoods, seltzers, Jared's new diet, a public service, new music releases, playing in traffic, fact check the Pickle & Boot Shoppe for old times sake, mall culture, and read off the names of their Patreon members.
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47 - This Isn't Milk In A Bag. This Is Gasoline (With Mike Holt)
Friday, April 4, 2025
The Squids prep for their road trip to Pennsylvania for the Huntingtons & Ghoti Hook show at Phantom Power by chatting with Mike Holt (Huntingtons). They tell band stories, talk TomFest, rental car adventures, finding a good work/life balance, pricey cassettes, touring Europe, invent a new March Madness bracket, going to concerts with parents, play a game, Pete's apology tour, and much more. Huntingtons: Bandcamp Phantom Power
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46 - A Bathtub of Evian (With Robert Gay)
Friday, March 28, 2025
This week The Squids continue their conversation with Robert Gay in a more traditional (for this show) episode. Jokes are made, references to previous episodes happen, and they chat about Robert's life in Nashville and New York, becoming involved in music at a young age, playing Furnace Fest, an obligatory stop in the MuteMath corner, they play a quick game, spin the Wheel of Topics, and go over some hotel do's and don'ts. RobertGayMusic.com Follow Robert of Social Media: @robertmgay Listen to Robert Gay & The Alarms wherever you stream music! This episode of A Pickle Home Companion is dedi...
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45 - Rippin' Cigs & Throwing Strikes (With Robert Gay)
Friday, March 21, 2025
This week The Squids are joined by Squid Spouse Tammi and special guest Robert Gay as they tackle the voicemails that listeners have left as well as go on tangents of their own. They discuss their first mosh pit experiences, come up with ideas for new podcasts, discuss their favorite and least favorite CCM songs of the late 90s, parenting fails, and more. RobertGayMusic.com Follow Robert of Social Media: @robertmgay Listen to Robert Gay & The Alarms wherever you stream music!
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44 - This Is Bad For Your Health (Untold Stories 6)
Friday, March 14, 2025
In this week's episode we revisit Untold Stories from previous episodes. Topics include Jared's adventures in student teaching, making un-romantic holidays special, driving stories, and the Wheel Of Topics makes it's return leading to some embarrassing stories.
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