A Pickle Home Companion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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