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Me Without You
Bleach
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Hell Is A World Without You
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Dryve
Portland Indie Music Scene
TOM Fest
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Unoriginal Vinyl
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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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Elizabeth Jancewicz stops by to talk about creating the Pilgrim the cat comics and the Kickstarter campaign along with Eric's Taskmaster birthday party, growing up with comics, Anniversary traditions, the Pocket Vinyl covers project, and more.

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Eric from Pocket Vinyl returns for another off the rails conversation with The Squids. They discuss the upcoming AudioFeed festival, Eric's love of the band Bleach, weird challenges, a guest hosted trivia game, Australia, and finally talk about Pilgr... more

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This week Jared Colinger of The Enigmatic Foe stops by Lake Skabegon for a conversation about the origins of his music project, working with the Frank Lenz, singing at Ronnie Martin, Blockbuster, getting comfortable singing about personal things, and... more

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It's a jam-packed bonus episode of voicemails as The Squids hear what listeners have to say. Stories of choirs, mysterious bands, the less mysterious Herb Alpert, secret mission updates, household maintenace, stylistic changes in bands, and all sort... more

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Recent Guests

Eric from Pocket Vinyl
Eric from Pocket Vinyl, creator/host with Elizabeth (The Touring Test), Kickstarter for Pilgrim
Pocket Vinyl
Episode: 122 - Danger Is Their Middle Name (With Eric of Pocket Vinyl)
Jared Colinger
Musician, The Enigmatic Foe
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Episode: 121 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable (With Jared Colinger - The Enigmatic Foe)
Tristan Taylor
Listener who called in with choir memory stories
Listener
Episode: 120 - How I Didn't Meet Your Mother (Voicemail Bonus)
Jeremy Goss
Listener who introduced a fan question about favorite outlier albums
Listener
Episode: 120 - How I Didn't Meet Your Mother (Voicemail Bonus)
Josh Lawless
Listener referenced for a question about Outlier albums
Listener
Episode: 120 - How I Didn't Meet Your Mother (Voicemail Bonus)
Owen Thomas
Musician, The Elms
The Elms
Episode: 119 - Shakespearean Malone (With Owen Thomas - The Elms)
Peter Stuart
Lead singer of Dog's Eye View, subject of the episode
Dog's Eye View
Episode: 118 - Happy Nowhere (With Peter Stuart of Dog's Eye View)
Jason Zymond
Connected the team with Peter Stuart, helped coordinate the vinyl project
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Episode: 118 - Happy Nowhere (With Peter Stuart of Dog's Eye View)
Cameron George
Host of Tooth & Nail News
Tooth & Nail News
Episode: 117 - Nobody Called Us The Fun Uncles (With Cameron George)

Hosts

Kevin
Host of A Pickle Home Companion; part of The Squids ensemble; frequently anchors show discussions and banter.
Jared
Co-host and core panelist; frequently engages in banter and interview-style segments.
Pete
Co-host; contributes to show-format, questions, and comedic pacing.
Brock
Co-host; active in developing show segments and facilitating conversations.

Reviews

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    josh lollis
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners likely appreciate the deep dives into indie labels and vinyl culture and the sense of community among hosts and guests.
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.
The show's casual vibe and banter make it easy to hang with friends while exploring music culture.

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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.
122 - Danger Is Their Middle Name (With Eric of Pocket Vinyl)
Q: Number one, did ancient Cleopatra claim that Pickles made her beautiful?
True, according to the trivia, though debatable in real history; the team debates it live in a playful, competitive format.
115 - It's All About Connection (With Andy Atkins - A Plea For Purging)
Q: How did the Bad Luck Burger Club start and evolve with Furnace Fest?
It began as a side project tied to the band and festival presence, grew through logistics challenges into a larger, beloved venture, and became a symbol of community and resilience that complements their music careers.
51 - The Venn Diagram of Pocket Vinyl and Lobster-Fest (With Eric Stevenson)
Q: Why do you hit your keyboard so hard?
It's partly a performance choice to entertain the crowd and bring energy to the stage; it also stems from a desire to express dynamic moments and connect with the audience beyond typical piano technique.
50 - They Never Said You Had To Be Part Of Just One Cult (With Jason Kirk)
Q: What was your experience with readers and reviews of the book?
The guests describe positive reception across different audiences and how fans identify with the characters.

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This show blends casual, spoiler-free conversations about Christian music culture, indie labels, and vinyl, with a strong emphasis on community and DIY storytelling. Episodes mix long-form interviews, nostalgic reminiscences, and behind-the-scenes banter among the hosts, often weaving in music history, festival lore, and crossovers with science, space, and pop culture. Notable is the rotating host dynamic and the willingness to chase tangents for humor, while still delivering genuine industry insights and personal anecdotes that resonate with music-makers, collectors, and fans alike.

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1. Eric from Pocket Vinyl
2. Jared Colinger
3. Tristan Taylor
4. Jeremy Goss
5. Josh Lawless
6. Owen Thomas
7. Peter Stuart
8. Jason Zymond

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