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Welcome to the calming shores of Lake Skabegon. Hosted by Kevin, Jared, Pete, & Brock aka The Squids, this unscripted show is a mix of nostalgia, storytelling, jokes, deep-dive conversations with musicians and other interesting folks. Grab a seat and join in on the fun.

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This week we dive into another stack of outtakes and untold stories from past episodes. Topics include hot sauce, ranking albums, the sad tale of the last beer in the fridge, Muppets, Record Store Guy, learning to drive, and more nonsense.

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It's been a busy week here in Lake Skabegon, so this week we present additional conversations from the marathon podcast session with the one and only Dana Fuggin' B of Two Week Notice and Live Free Or D.I.Y. podcast from March of 2025. Topics include... more

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This week The Squids sit down for a conversation in the Big House in Lake Skabegon with Ben Cissell of Audio Adrenaline. They Get Down to all the important topics you want to hear about like car racing, movie premieres, Festival Con Dios, the legacy... more

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This week Jared, Pete, & Brock sit down with the internet's youth pastor Mason Mennenga. They discuss the culture of 90's Christian music, his podcast BlackSheep, collegiate athletics, trash TV, and the most important of all topics... lawn care.

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Recent Guests

Dana Fuggin Bollen
Guest discussing Furnace Fest history and cowbell anecdotes
Piebald/DIY music scene
Episode: 134 - I Feel I Created A Monster (With Dana Bollen)
Ben Cissell
Drummer from Audio Adrenaline
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Episode: 133 - The Lifelong Dream Of Never Growing Up (With Ben Cissell - Audio Adrenaline)
Mason Mennenga
The Internet's youth pastor, aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber
Self/Personal brand
Episode: 132 - Five Iron Fans Are Called Podcasters (With Mason Mennenga)
Todd Fadel
Musician and scene figure discussed in intro, known for Sappo, Twin Sister, and live music/venue work
Independent music scene in Portland, Oregon
Episode: 130 - High Kick All The Way To The Grave (With Todd Fadel)
Dick Broaddust
Friend who joined as a guest
Episode: 129 - Kevin's Editing Hell (Untold Stories 11)
Mitchell Layton
Writer and musician from Pipe Bomb
Pipe Bomb
Episode: 128 - I Will Kill The Worst Parts Of Myself (With Mitchell Layton - Pipe Bomb)
Loyd Harp
Pastor in Northern Iowa; core leadership on Audiofeed Festival; runs Call And Response Records
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Episode: 127 - For The Listeners At Home (With Loyd Harp)
John Fortson
Member of Squad Five-O, brother of Jeff Fortson
Squad Five-O
Episode: 126 - Late News Breaking (With Jeff & John Fortson - Squad Five-O)
Jeff Fortson
Member of Squad Five-O, brother of John Fortson
Squad Five-O
Episode: 126 - Late News Breaking (With Jeff & John Fortson - Squad Five-O)

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Wild Ride

    APHC is a fun listen every week. With its non scripted approach the conversations can take you anywhere. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

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    josh lollis
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Guest variety and casual vibe make it easy to binge.
Great for listeners who love deep-cut music history and vinyl lore.
Fun, unscripted banter keeps conversations lively.
The casual after-show atmosphere may suit light sponsor integrations.
Community-driven feel and frequent creator-focused topics are appealing for sponsors.

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130 - High Kick All The Way To The Grave (With Todd Fadel)
Q: How did you come to found or run venues like Meow Meow and X-Ray Cafe?
Todd explains that the driving force was creating spaces where people could be themselves without being pressed into a specific religious or promotional mold, focusing on venue-first philosophy and inclusivity.
128 - I Will Kill The Worst Parts Of Myself (With Mitchell Layton - Pipe Bomb)
Q: How does the band approach recording and production?
Mitchell explains DIY workflow using HX Stomp, home recording in his mom's basement, and bringing in a live drummer later to complete the tracks.
128 - I Will Kill The Worst Parts Of Myself (With Mitchell Layton - Pipe Bomb)
Q: What's your background and what led you to making heavy Pipe Bomb style music?
Mitchell describes growing up on Switchfoot and metalcore bands, then discovering Nails and Converge, which shaped Pipe Bomb's aggressive yet spiritually thoughtful approach.
124 - The Recurring W's Meeting Episode 12 (With Bret, Todd, & Valentine - The W's)
Q: How many drummers did you have and where are they now?
A rough count places the number around five or six, with various members moving in and out over the years.
122 - Danger Is Their Middle Name (With Eric of Pocket Vinyl)
Q: True or false: National Pickle Day is November 14th?
False; November 14th is National Pickle Day; the discussion confirms this.

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1. Dana Fuggin Bollen
2. Ben Cissell
3. Mason Mennenga
4. Todd Fadel
5. Dick Broaddust
6. Mitchell Layton
7. Loyd Harp
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