Big Time Talker: Buckleigh Kernodle and the Rise of Pickle Nation

Join host Burke Allen live from the Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte, NC for a fun and heartwarming episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast. Today’s guest, author Buckleigh Kernodle, takes us inside the unexpected world of Pickle Nation—a thriving community of pickle lovers who helped turn her first children’s book, “I Would Love You Even If You Were a Pickle,” into an award-winning bestseller. Buckleigh shares the adorable moment with her son that sparked her entire pickle-themed book series, how her faith guided her into writing, and why her stories resonate with kids and adults alike. From pickle hats to graphic novels, she’s built a cottage industry she never saw coming. If you love heartwarming creativity, children’s books, and a good laugh, this episode is a big dill. New episodes every Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.