Back Pocket - A Podcast by Jake and Dylan
by Jake Erickson and Dylan G.
Two men taking on the world, one pocket at a time.New episodes released every Tuesday.Reach out to the show by emailing us at [email protected] Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support
Episodes
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Episode 81: The end
Today is not a day for mourning, for long faces, for tears. No. Today is a day to celebrate a life that ended, a light that no longer shines for all to see with their eyes, but rather one that lives on in your memories. This is the end of Back Pocket, and the beginning of something more. No…
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Episode 80: The beginning of the end
Well folks, this is almost it, the second to last episode we will be releasing on Back Pocket, and boy do we not hold back! We talk moving, driving, committing to the bit, trivia, and even Michael Cera. Tune in next week for the grand finale, who knows what's gonna happen!
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Episode 79: Say it with me, velour tracksuits
Titles says it all really, suit up. Jake gives a tell all about this year's OSL (Outside Lands for those of you like Dylan who had some trouble with that acronym), and we get to hear about Dylan's nearly fatal cactus injury.
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Episode 78: The coolest guy in golf shoes
After a week off, we're back and better than ever. We get to hear about the rest of Jake's trip, and Dylan's fun but disappointing golf outing. If you can, reach out and tell him things will get better, it was just an off day :,)
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Episode 77: This routine will CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Howdy y'all. This week we check in with how the Euro-trip is going so far, all the way from Amsterdam. Tommy and Jake explore all the city has to offer, Dylan goes on hot boy walks with his sultry stache, you really don't want to miss this one.
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Episode 76: Dipshit, party of one your train is ready
Don't you hate it when people trying to help you actually end up messing up your life? Messing it up so hard that you're probably just gonna cancel the rest of the month long trip that you're on? Absolutely ruining your life in ways that not only can't be fixed, but are hard to even fathom how...
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Episode 75: Hostel roommates from Hell
We're back with a little update from the Summer 2023 Euro Trip, and boy are there things to update. Everything from terrible roommates to near death experiences, Jake and Darren saw it all. Meanwhile, Dylan reflects on finally discovering how to use tap-to-pay and the fact that life really do be...
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Episode 74: No place like Europe for the holidays
Imagine celebrating the 4th of July in the United States. Could NOT be Jake. He will be somewhere in Europe eating 4-5 sausages and enjoying a nice chocolate cigarette for dessert. His life is truly a movie. Meanwhile, this episode has it all. The pain of packing and going through a breakup. The...
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Episode 73: The return of Okay Sports
Friends of the show Harry and Darren make their long awaited return so we can discuss the making of their single they recently put out. The level of musical genius these two clearly have is off the charts. More like we interviewed Mozart and Beethoven ya know?
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Episode 72: Cut out soda. Got a WAG.
This week we have huge news. I don't want to spoil it but I think you'll be able to piece it together. Fine we'll tell you. Dylan is no longer a lone wolf, he has found his...girl wolf? Yeah let's go with that. Bottom line is the show is no longer WAG-less. Also Jake wore some pretty killer…
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Episode 71: Currents - Tame Impala (feat. Alec Turner)
After some technical difficulties we made this episode work! Alec comes on to talk about the psychedelic rock masterpiece that is Currents. One of our longer episodes but that's just because we had so much amazing music to discuss. Enjoy!
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Episode 70: The closed mouth smile defense of Alex Maloney
Alex makes his coveted return to the show to defend himself against to filleting he took several episodes back from Darren, Harry, and Charlie. What caused the closed mouth smile to become his go to in the first place? You'll have to listen and find out!
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Episode 69: MM...FOOD - MF DOOM (feat. Dylan)
Wait Dylan's the guest this week? But isn't he one of the hosts? WHAT'S GOING ON?? Don't worry silly, this is the first installment of The Albums That Made Us, a series where we give you all a look into some of the most important albums in our lives, and what better way to start than with some...
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Episode 68: Dibs on Brad Pitt
We call dibs and so does Samantha from Sex and the City. I mean let's be real. Ladies, have you seen him in Fight Club??? Anyways. On this episode we wish a very happy birthday to Dylan's mom, talk about fireworks and concerts, celebrate employment benefits, go gamer mode talking Hogwarts Legacy,...
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Episode 67: Acid Rap - Chance the Rapper (feat. Cooper Lienhart)
Music and friends. These truly are the best episodes. We know this because the listening numbers are always up on these :) On this edition we bring on friend of the show and Jake's former frat little, Cooper. He joins us to discuss the famous Chance the Rapper MIXTAPE titled, Acid Rap. You know...
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Episode 66: Candle lit convos
First ever dueling candle lit convo in this podcast's history. Many are aware that a singular candle typically gets lit during recording, but TWO whole candles?!? Let's be honest; that is probably a fire hazard. Nonetheless, we run a tight ship this week. Exactly 60 minutes on the dot while...
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Episode 65: Everyone loves the Venmo police
Dylan goes home, Jake makes a playlist. What will these two get into next! Go check out the playlist jakes_picks on Spotify for some good tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71gSKZd53VusFFRpFhIBOn?si=01d945f070884559
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Episode 64: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (feat. Pearu Pold)
We had one of the OG boys on the podcast for this episode, none other than Pearu Pold. We talked about growing up and discovering music together, as well as these guys from Australia who make cool music.
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Episode 63: No more lies
You read that right. We are done lying. Enough is enough. We promise that there will be a music episode with Pearu, it is just going to be next week. Sorry for the wait. On this episode you'll learn why ordering Bud Lights almost got Jake into a fight and hear about Dylan's warm welcome to the...
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Episode 62: He is rizzin
It's too hot in Arizona for Dylan and Jake needs to find new ways to fill his time on Monday and Thursday nights, everything is crumbling around us.
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Episode 61: Big meaty quads
We had a whole lot to catch up on after missing last week's episode. Jake nearly died skiing, Dylan went on a shopping spree, like I said lots to catch up on.
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Episode 60: Objectively cool ways to enter a party
We've all been there, you walk into a bumpin' party and want to make a good impression, but how do you do it? This is where we come in. We've come up with a list of sure fire openers that will make people say, "Who's this person? And why do I suddenly want to party with and seek approval from them?"
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Episode 59: Our most hungover episode yet
WE GOT OUR FIRST AD! After 58 episodes it finally happened, we have our first ad. So that being said, go check out Spotify for Podcasters if you want to start making your own podcast today!
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Episode 58: Goodbye 25
This week we have a good old fashioned catch up sesh. A real boys talk. Your classic gab fest.
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Episode 57: Our Artificially Intelligent friend, J.O.H.N.
THE FUTURE IS NOW. We're breaking the podcast mold with this one folks. We spoke with an A.I. program known by some as "J.O.H.N." He made for great conversation and plenty of laughs. It's pretty scary how good this stuff is getting. Really makes you wonder if we're even real, or if we've been AI...
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Episode 56: Blossom - Milky Chance (feat. Ethan Harlig)
This week on MWF, Ethan! We talk everything from the game he's making, to Milky Chance. Really nothing left to cover after that. Check out Ethan's game Square One at https://squareonegame.net/#/ to play a demo and sign up to be notified about future updates.
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Episode 55: Our first surprise guest?
The highly anticipated chat with our new friend, Elmer. Sadly though, Jake had some technical difficulties so Dylan took the reigns in this no holds barred, off the rails interview. This guy is into some interesting stuff.
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Episode 54: How To Be A Human Being - Glass Animals (feat. Sabrina Poei)
Famous Bay Area concert photographer Sabrina Poei came on this week to talk about this amazing album. Go give her a follow on instagram @sabrinapoei
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Episode 53: AIR FRYERS are SNEAKY GOATED??
Coming in hot and heavy this week. We talk air fryers, pancakes, boys trips, and so much more.
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Episode 52: Negging vs. Rizzing
First episode recorded in 2023! We're stoked to be back your ears.
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Episode 51: Last episode EVER... recorded in 2022
This shit is over. And by shit, we mean 2022. The show lives on and if this episode is any indication, then 2023 is looking bright! To ring in the new year we welcome on 3 good friends, Charlie, Harry, and Darren. It is worth noting that this episode might upset motorcyclists and any guys out…
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Episode 50: Arizona, the land of limitless possibilities
Holy shit we made it to 50! Thank you to everyone who has been supporting the show through all of this, we couldn't have made it here without you!
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Episode 49: A Moment Apart - Odesza (feat. Blake Ready)
Another music and friends episode! This time we talk some Odesza with our buddy, Blake. Fun fact: Blake is a twin and he studied abroad. I know what you are wondering. Where did he study and is he an identical twin? You will have to listen to find out.
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Episode 48: It's giving thanks
What did the turkey do during thanksgiving dinner? Gobbled up all his food haha
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Episode 47: I WISH I KNEW YOU WANTED ME (to stop)
We talk weddings, we talk limosines, we talk choking on a piece of tri tip, what don't we talk about?
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Episode 46: Rubber Soul - The Beatles (feat. Ace Muller)
Music and Friends is back! This week we bring on our good friend Ace (checkout his YouTube channel Ace's Case) and talk about one of the best Beatles record of all time, Rubber Soul. Not only was this the record that many say was a turning point in the band's music, but this episode is also…
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Episode 45: The Sober October Controversy
Friends of the show Armand and Jacob come on and talk about their INSANE sober October experience. Drinking may have been involved and might be why this is our longest episode to date.
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Episode 44: Poolsharks
Wanna know the best way to pick up chicks that you talk about pool with one night and then run into at a tailgate the next day? Because so does Dylan haha
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Episode 43: That's what's iiiinnnnn
We use this episode to pay tribute to some of San Diego's finest.
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Episode 42: Desert Daze Doozy w/ Zack and Darren
Desert Daze might have taken place over two weeks ago, but that doesn't mean we can't still recap the festival in all of its entirety. In order to do so we bring on not one, but two whole guests! Friends of the show, Zack and Darren, join us to recap all of the highlights of a beautiful weekend...
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Episode 41: Respectfully, do it squirt
The age old question, will it finally be answered?
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Episode 40: Jake's still alive
No grandpa of the year awards coming anytime soon for our boy George in Ohio. He nearly killed Jake. And for that reason, we do not like George. What we do like is all of our listeners out in Germany and all of the awesome 5-star reviews being left on Spotify. You all are truly the best <3 Please...
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Episode 39: Grateful Dead - Dead in the Back Pocket (feat. Jack Blyzinskyj)
We went international for this week's Music and Friends, all the way to London to talk with our dear friend Jack. He managed to get both of us to finally listen to Grateful Dead by making a one-of-a-kind playlist. These playlists are pretty insane I'm not gonna lie, might have to look into this...
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Episode 38: Sub in a tub
Imagine going to Jersey Mike's and getting a sub in a tub. You must suffer from Celiac disease and get a horrible reaction every time you consume gluten, huh? Because otherwise you are just killing any possible enjoyment of your sandwich. Think about it. You are choosing to eat lettuce, sliced…
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Episode 37: Is die life?
Our die loving friend Russell joins us this week with a mission, to convince us that beer die is not only the best drinking game, but the best sport ever.
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Episode 36: Back Pocket Road Tour
The Back Pocket Podcast has officially gone mobile! Jake hits the road on this episode and records from various abandoned parking lots in beautiful Bakersfield, CA. Make sure to kick back, grab a Cheribundi, and enjoy an episode of the pod that will be sure to reduce both inflammation AND…
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Episode 35: Study abroad or two
Why study abroad when you can study multiple... Fellas, amirite??? Go visit Portland, go to a wedding, and don't be afraid to support local artists.
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Episode 34: 1999 - Joey Bada$$ (feat. Jacob Schumacher)
On this episode with our special guest and friend Jacob we take it all the way back to the year 1999, the year that this MIXTAPE definitely totally came out.
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Episode 33: I feel for this bitch
Did this just become a Bachelorette podcast? Will Jake willingly watch the show again? Does anybody read these episode descriptions? Bachelor Nation, sound off in the comments! #TeamMeatball #TeamGabby #SimpRachel
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Episode 32: Tha Carter V - Lil Wayne (feat. Kierston Cannon)
This week on Music and Friends, Kierston finally makes it on the show! We listen to the final album in Lil Wayne's Carter series, Tha Carter V. There's laughter, there's heartbreak, there's too much to put in an episode description.
About this show
Two men taking on the world, one pocket at a time.New episodes released every Tuesday.Reach out to the show by emailing us at [email protected] Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support
Hosted by
Jake Erickson and Dylan G.
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