Friday Jan 17, 2025
33 - I Didn't Ask To Be The Fun Parent. (With Jeff Fortson - Squad Five-O)
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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Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
In this week's Untold Stories, The Squids talk about the band Apologetix, Brock and Jared discuss Derek Webb, Brock gets recognized in public (again), Pete is a good person, and more.#BrockDittus #DerekWebb
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
We hope you enjoyed the pre-episode 30 shenanigans! This week we talk mustaches and look back at college pranks.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Happy Holidays! This week The Squids try and unwind after a rough day at work. They talk about Christmas gifts they wanted as kids, try to pronounce Louisville, enjoy listeners voicemails, and a heated debate ensues. They ponder the nutritional value of large rodents, take a stab at solving marriage problems, and Kevin gets lost with all the "time out" and "time in" accidentally revealing the secret of Brock Dittus.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
In this episode we take a deep dive into pulling pranks on unsuspecting podcasters (and listeners). Other topics discussed were Furnace Fest, Switchfoot (probably), grilled cheese, global warming, Cybertrucks, beefaroo, Casa Bonita, video games, and not taking show descriptions seriously. Harmless pranks are the best kind of pranks.
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
This week The Squids welcome Adam Neubauer of Ghoti Hook to town. Lots of laughs are had as they discuss touring, unfortunate medicine side effects, the wonders of food on the road, tribute albums, play some games, and more.
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Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
It's the long awaited Episode 28! Pete's in a waffle costume, so the rest of the gang also suit up. Reese Roper (Five Iron Frenzy/Pickle & Boot Shoppe/etc) unexpectedly joins the podcast. They discuss receiving possibly stolen music equipment, the DMV, Amy Grant, cover songs, Vinyl reissues, Switchfoot, and Reese's side projects Heartwrench & Guerilla Rodeo.
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Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
This week The Squids work through several voicemails from anonymous callers and sit down for a conversation with Jason from Unoriginal Vinyl. They discuss AR labels, Furnace Fest, how they choose their music, "bring your dad to school" events, Clown Core, MuteMath, and more!
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Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
In another exciting(?) episode of Untold Stories, The Squids receive a complaint but get distracted when they try to read a text message. They also discuss a variety of topics including bad hotels, lame tourist attractions, sightseeing in the dark, failing at foreign languages, fashion don'ts, and more.