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!
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Episodes
Episodes
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
This week The Squids welcome the founder of 5 Minute Walk Records Frank Tate to the show. They discuss his journey from running a dance club to managing bands to creating the label. They look at how his childhood formed his unique theology, his vision for SoulFest, Community, and ask the question "How do you love yourself?" They talk story about Costa Rica, Kenya, data-based praise, Switchfoot, and more.
Come hang out with us at SoulFest in August!
Read Frank's book Time Machines Work!
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
This week we welcome Derek Webb to the shores of Lake Skabegon to discuss his new album Survival Songs. Conversations include the album concept, the process of creating it, the importance of nail polish, vinyl, Rich Mullins, Cornerstone, and more!
Derek Webb
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
This week The Squids welcome comedian/actor Rocky Paterra as they discuss a variety of topics like Amish Country, Sight & Sound, viral videos, VeggieTales, the grind to follow your dreams, recording a live episode, karaoke, and more! Kevin attempts to fill in for Brock by asking questions, but is interrupted. It's all the usual chaos and fun you've come to expect here on A Pickle Home Companion!
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
It's an exciting week here in Lake Skabegon loaded with lady energy! The Squids are joined by Leanor from the bands Five Iron Frenzy and The Fast Feeling to talk about music, post office boxes, clothing, a podcast multiverse, Switchfoot, upcoming Five Iron shows, and more. Megan, Tammi, Missy, and Sarah all join in on the fun.
Five Iron Frenzy The Fast Feeling
Learn about Leanor's Prison Ministry
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"!
Album Anniversary Podcast on Patreon
The Album Anniversary Podcast (Apple Podcasts)
The Album Anniversary Podcast (Spotify)I Survived Youth Group In The 90s Podcast (Apple Podcasts)
I Survived Youth Group In The 90s (Spotify)
Ska Trek Podcast (Apple Podcasts)
Ska Trek Podcast (Spotify)
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
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