A Pickle Home Companion
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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Episodes
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132 - Five Iron Fans Are Called Podcasters (With Mason Mennenga)
Friday, June 19, 2026
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
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131 - The Pollening (Voicemail Episode)
Friday, June 12, 2026
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
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130 - High Kick All The Way To The Grave (With Todd Fadel)
Friday, June 5, 2026
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 Videos For Picklers Todd Fadel's Squid Pro Quo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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129 - Kevin's Editing Hell (Untold Stories 11)
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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
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128 - I Will Kill The Worst Parts Of Myself (With Mitchell Layton - Pipe Bomb)
Friday, May 29, 2026
This 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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127 - For The Listeners At Home (With Loyd Harp)
Friday, May 22, 2026
This week The Squids are joined by Loyd Harp for discussions around the upcoming Carman movie, Audiofeed, selling records, music, mayhem, and more. Audiofeed Call And Response Records APHC Merch Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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126 - Late News Breaking (With Jeff & John Fortson - Squad Five-O)
Sunday, May 17, 2026
It's a Squad Five-O Sunday bonus episode! Jeff & John sit down to talk about the upcoming show in Savannah, GA while everyone tries Jared's patience by talking about Star Wars. Other topics include fashion tips with Jefe, shirt shopping, voicemail, Gasoline Heart, the Tooth & Nail News post, and why this is all Jared's fault. Get tickets to the final show Gasoline Heart Mark Lowry's Closet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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125 - 90% Filler, No Meat (Untold Stories 10)
Friday, May 15, 2026
In this week's compilation of untold stories discussions ensue regarding guilty pleasure bands, trivia, camels, Weird Al, Guitar Hero and Rock Band, the mewithoutYou smelly CD sale, and other nonsense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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124 - The Recurring W's Meeting Episode 12 (With Bret, Todd, & Valentine - The W's)
Friday, May 8, 2026
This week Bret, Todd, & Valentine of The W's join the The Squids in Lake Skabegon for an episode filled with laughter. Pete has a new bottle of Three Chord. There's listener voicemail, lots of Oregon talk, the challenge of naming all the drummers of The W's, Wikipedia Fact Check Corner, fluffernutters, Kevin shows why Jared normally runs the games, and other nonsense. APHC Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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123 - Telling A Story In Four Panels (With Elizabeth of The Touring Test & Pocket Vinyl)
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Elizabeth Jancewicz stops by to talk about creating the Pilgrim the cat comics and the Kickstarter campaign along with Eric's Taskmaster birthday party, growing up with comics, Anniversary traditions, the Pocket Vinyl covers project, and more. Pilgrim: A Cat Comic Memoir Kickstarter The Touring Test Pocket Vinyl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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122 - Danger Is Their Middle Name (With Eric of Pocket Vinyl)
Friday, May 1, 2026
Eric from Pocket Vinyl returns for another off the rails conversation with The Squids. They discuss the upcoming AudioFeed festival, Eric's love of the band Bleach, weird challenges, a guest hosted trivia game, Australia, and finally talk about Pilgrim the cat & the Kickstarter to chronical her story. Pilgrim: A Cat Comic Memoir Kickstarter The Touring Test Pocket Vinyl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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121 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable (With Jared Colinger - The Enigmatic Foe)
Friday, April 24, 2026
This week Jared Colinger of The Enigmatic Foe stops by Lake Skabegon for a conversation about the origins of his music project, working with the Frank Lenz, singing at Ronnie Martin, Blockbuster, getting comfortable singing about personal things, and his new album Like An Ocean. The Enigmatic Foe Autopilot (Music Video) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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120 - How I Didn't Meet Your Mother (Voicemail Bonus)
Sunday, April 19, 2026
It's a jam-packed bonus episode of voicemails as The Squids hear what listeners have to say. Stories of choirs, mysterious bands, the less mysterious Herb Alpert, secret mission updates, household maintenace, stylistic changes in bands, and all sorts of nonsense. Call in at 985-28-SQUID! (985-287-7843) #voicemail #listenerquestions #nobodyreadsthesehashtags Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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119 - Shakespearean Malone (With Owen Thomas - The Elms)
Friday, April 17, 2026
This week Brock, Pete, & guest Squid Scott Teece sit down with Owen Thomas of The Elms to talk about the vinyl box set, reunion shows, the value of interacting with fans, music after The Elms, starting Absorb., looking to the future, and more. The Elms Absorb. APHC Merch Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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118 - Happy Nowhere (With Peter Stuart of Dog's Eye View)
Friday, April 10, 2026
This week Peter Stuart of the band Dog's Eye View and Jason from Unoriginal Vinyl join the show to discuss the 30th Anniversary Record Store Day 2026 vinyl release of the album "Happy Nowhere" as well as connecting to music, appreciating the vinyl format, writing songs, and more. Unoriginal Vinyl Record Store Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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117 - Nobody Called Us The Fun Uncles (With Cameron George)
Friday, April 3, 2026
This week The Squids celebrate the one year anniversary of Tooth & Nail News by chatting with Cameron George! They agonize over making a Top 5 Albums list, dive into how he was introduced to the label, talk bucket list bands, and more of the usual nonsense of Lake Skabegon including turning the tables on their guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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116 - It's Not That I Have No Empathy (Untold Stories 9)
Friday, March 27, 2026
It's been a busy week here in Lake Skabegon our home town. This week we take a look back at some untold stories from past episodes. Eric from Pocket Vinyl talks about vinyl collecting and teenagers. Dana Fuggin' B from Two Week Notice and Live Free or D.I.Y. podcasts talks about letting interviews flow naturally. Pocket Vinyl Two Week Notice Live Free or D.I.Y. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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115 - It's All About Connection (With Andy Atkins - A Plea For Purging)
Friday, March 20, 2026
This week The Squids listen to voicemail and are joined by Andy Atkins from A Plea For Purging and Bad Luck Burger Club. They talk about reunion shows, bringing a food truck to Furnace Fest, expanding the business, music videos, revisiting old songs, the challenge of writing new songs, ordering off-menu, service industry vices, and brainstorm ideas for the restaurant, and more! Bad Luck Burger Club A Plea For Purging Merch Honeytree Meadery APHC Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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114 - Armageddon Massive (With Ethan Luck & Jeff Holmes - The Dingees)
Friday, March 13, 2026
It's a celebration of The Dingees "Armageddon Massive" vinyl release in Lake Skabegon! Ethan Luck & Jeff Holmes stop by to discuss the remastered album on Unoriginal Vinyl. They talk about recording the album, rediscovering the original recordings years later, updating the artwork, and appreciating the effort that Unoriginal Vinyl puts into all their projects. Order your copy of Armageddon Massive APHC Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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113 - Snow Day Part 2 (With Maverick)
Sunday, March 8, 2026
It's part two of the Snow Day Sunday impromptu recording. The Squids pick up where they left off when Jason signed off and are joined by Maverick. Stories of Satellite Soul, Big Spankers, the Carman movie trailer, chip complaints, the CarmanBot, Geoff Moore, voicemail, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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112 - Making Sonic Spaces (With Jimmy Brougher)
Friday, March 6, 2026
This week Jared attempts to tell a story and the Squids are out-Carman’d by their guest Jimmy Brougher. They discuss why he wears white, his birthday party at Caffe Pacori, life in the Northwest music scene, discovering music, Theology Beer Camp, and more. Caffe Pacori Theology Beer Camp APHC Merch Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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111 - Defeat Capitalism With Capitalism (With Scott Hatch - Burnt Toast Vinyl)
Friday, February 27, 2026
This week The Squids are joined by Scott Hatch of Burnt Toast Vinyl. They chat about his record label, Farquar Muckenfuss, Purple Door festival, Danielson, Stryper, bourbon, letterpress, extreme album releases, the vinyl creation process, and more! Burnt Toast Vinyl APHC Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 ...
