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!
Episodes
Episodes



Sunday Jun 08, 2025
59 - 50 Ways To Leave This Podcast
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 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 Five Iron Frenzy. It's utter nonsense, but it was a fun late night hang. It's "Episode 50 Too"!
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Friday Jun 06, 2025
58 - This Is My Ticket Out Of Here (With Jon Dunn - Demon Hunter)
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 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



Friday May 30, 2025
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 PhotographyPhilmore (YouTube)



Friday May 23, 2025
56 - Pickle Everything. Just Try It. (With Josh Kemble - Dogwood)
Friday May 23, 2025
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



Tuesday May 20, 2025
55 - Sometimes Disgust and Respect Look Alike (With Jeff Fortson - Squad Five-O)
Tuesday May 20, 2025
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



Sunday May 18, 2025
54 - Squid Five-O
Sunday May 18, 2025
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.



Friday May 16, 2025
53 - Live Free Or D.I.Y. (With Dana Bollen - Two Week Notice Podcast)
Friday May 16, 2025
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



Friday May 09, 2025
52 - Is Laughter The Right Response? (With Mobb Boss & Casting Shadows)
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 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