It's Failure Puddle Friday and The Squids are nowhere to be found! As year one of the podcast comes to a close a super group of former guests take over and provide discussions on all the things you want to hear about but you just didn't know. Hard hitting topics like weather, Thunder-Fest, the Twilight movies, favorite numbers, ADHD, bridges, adventures while getting those steps in, childhood stories, Uno, hydration, and "The Golden Butt Shot".

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FAMILY? Cast

Happy Second Part Sunday! In today's episode Jared goes on a rant, they discuss taking road trips as kids, listen to voicemail, Pete talks about a list of dead people, and they read the names of the upper tier Patreon members.

A Pickle Home Companion goes international! Russ Smith & Rick Colhoun from the band Hokus Pick join us with tales of Wikipedia entries, Petra, Steve Taylor, Rich Mullins, Keebler elves, alternate versions of I'm So Happy, and the world of Canadian delicacies.

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This week Brock is on a bicycle! Keith Andrew, the drummer of the band Dryve stops by to tell stories about touring, his many band adventures, Jeff Buckley, Jan Hammer, Jewel, Lowen & Navarro, Lomapalooza, San Diego, and more! You'll also be shocked that someone other than Pete brings up Switchfoot first!

This week The Squids add another two podcast hosts into the mix as they welcome Andrew & John from Magnified Pod to the show. There's voicemail, Zoom talk, hot takes on pudding, candy, S'mores, Weird Al, candy, famous horse talk, voicemail, candy, discussions about MagPod, and a game.

In a whirlwind of chaos, Scott Teece (I Survived Youth Group In The 90s Podcast) makes his return to Lake Skabegon. There's more topics than we care to list, but if you like nonsense about animals, secret shoppers, music video crushes, banks, Christian bookstores, athletes turned rappers, Blockbuster, and things like that... You're welcome?

This week Caleb Jackson returns to talk about Andrew W.K., MuteMath, the origins of Failure Puddle Friday, Savannah, podcast promoting, and more.

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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!

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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!

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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!