The Christmas season has arrived in Lake Skabegon, and who better to have a conversation with than Ronnie Martin? They discuss Ronnie's solo records, working with Jeff Cloud, what Christmas was like growing up, Christmas candy, Advent, Christmas trees, listen to a voicemail, and more.

Velvet Blue Music

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Ronnie Martin

In todays untold stories pulled from the archives, we look back at some moments that were not included in past episodes as well as the origin story of the ongoing Carman joke. Topics also include voicemails, the Left Behind series, Dr. Pepper, getting sick in Georgia, a special delivery story, Jared working as a security guard, and for some reason this is seeming like a Willy Wonka podcast now.

This weeks blockbuster episode has it all! Voicemails! Sponsored content! Guilty pleasures! And The Squids are joined by Nathan Shumaker from Everdown, On Fire, & The Burning Paris. Discussions also include getting out of class creatively, proofreading mistakes, 8 tracks, recording Everdown's albums, the CCM Museum, and an unexpected trip to the Carman Corner.

The Burning Paris

Everdown

The Charon Collective

This week The Squids jump right into the chaos with a discussion about Willy Wonka and homeschooling. Then Sean McCorkle from Morellas Forest stops by. Topics include Geoff Moore, touring beverage facilities, vinyl, dreaming up a documentary idea, the Morellas Forest Tribute album, and continues on after Sean leaves with some more nonsense. They take a stab at a fantasy band draft, listen to a voicemail, and get real in depth about the holidays.

Morellas Forest Tribute Album

A Sequence Of Echoes

This week The Squids listen to voicemail and are joined by Ed Carrigan and Matt Johnson from the bands Blenderhead and Don’t Know (among many others). Conversations around a variety of their albums, record collecting, Damien Jurado, TOM Con, Thunder Fest, the legendary House of Funk, new bands, and more!

Don’t Know

Meekin Pop

Matt Johnson

This week The Squids listen to voicemails, talk about the future (or lack thereof) of the Pickle & Boot Shoppe, and are joined by Ert (Mob Boss) for a fun conversation with David Bunton of Hope Deferred & The Showdown.  Topics include Relient K, Furnace Fest, Hall & Oates, Squad Five-O, whats currently in the music rotation, albums, vans, finding your vocal style, games, and David helps solve the mystery of Dr. Enuf.

Hope Deferred

In this weeks episode The Squids try out a technological upgrade to their podcast experience with varying degrees of success, Kevin is still annoyed, and Thunder Fest friend Maverick Rae stops by. They discuss Rock For Autism, his band history, working at a Christian bookstore, first concerts, and the best way to get autographs from the artists you love.

Rock For Autism (ARROAutism)

Happy Halloween! This week The Squids do a little taste testing and then welcome Eric McClanahan, the host of the CCM Twitter tournament to the show to listen to some voicemail and discuss rating ones music collection. They get into a little bit of Furnace Fest talk, discuss buying and selling music, as well as set up a potential future game episode. Meanwhile Kevin has strong feelings about things. Who knew?

Eric on Twitter/X

InEverglow CDs & More Store

In the conclusion of the Thunder Fest Thursday series, The Squids tackle some voicemail and Pete talks about another wild connection with someone he met on the trip.

Thunder Fest

It's Second Part Sunday! The conversation with Eli Salazar continues with more collectible talk, merch pricing, blue mixing, touring with Showbread, & more.

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