The Bitter Pickle Podcast
Social commentary from the point of view of two elder-statesmen. These statesmen are known by the monikers of "The Mentor" and "The Miscreant." What one may simply summarize as "dad-ranting," we prefer to call sarcastic banter tinged with scholarly wit and blue-collar grit. Basically, two middle-aged men griping about the world we live in...Enjoy!
Episodes
39 episodes
I Seen It
In this episode, the Miscreant and the Mentor scramble to record a podcast in the midst of family commitments and appointments so it's a little shorter than normal. However, it is still jam-packed with witty humor and hilarity. First, the...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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35:30
Rants, Social Detectives, and Conspiracy
In this episode, the Miscreant and the Mentor rant about the rage they have toward a variety of topics. They also discuss the social media detectives who can find a person's life history in seconds online at the mention of a name. T...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:03:02
Story Time 2
By fan request, this episode is personal and childhood funny stories from the Miscreant and the Mentor. Hilarity ensues as they discuss a funny story that happened to a colleague whose son started a shady school business. Next...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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56:16
"We" Did IT!
In this episode, the Miscreant and the Mentor are in super grumpy mode and attacking the use of the word "We" in various inappropriate scenarios. They also tackle the subject of pigeon-holing or type-casting as it applies to life. O...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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53:24
Dance Like Squidward
In this episode the boys discuss how everything in popular culture is hyped to the point of ridiculousness and the spectacle has taken precedent over substance and talent. Along those same lines, they discuss the protein obsession in society. &...
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57:39
Were We Wrong?
Welcome back, pickle heads! In today's episode, the Miscreant and the Mentor discuss the "Magic Eraser" behind the "good ole days." Could we be wrong about how good things used to be? They also question how we processed information in the...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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1:03:50
You Owe Me
In this episode, the Miscreant and the Mentor discuss the entitlement mentality in adults who feel the world and everyone in it owes them. After exploring this, they tackle the issue of being situationally aware (reading the room) and why...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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59:39
Screw Phil
In this episode, the Miscreant and Mentor go off the rails and off script as they condemn Phil for his shadow prediction (Groundhog Day) since they are recording the podcast during Snowmageddon 2026. They then explore the disaster that is...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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38:00
The Weather Hornswoggle and the Human Response
In this episode, The Miscreant and Mentor discuss how weather events are hyped, how that affects people, and the corporate exploitation of those same people. They next discuss the problem with strange bug infestations. Then comes the disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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50:36
Show Us the Money
In this episode, The Miscreant and The Mentor address the fact that Walmart now owes them money for promoting Spark delivery. Next, they discuss a change in education that would end grading and focus on a system of demonstrating competenc...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:02:09
Intersections, Enigmas, and Good Ole Days
Today's episode has the Miscreant and Mentor discussing oddities in intersections and the "deer-in-the-headlights look" some get in driving situations. They also apply that phenomenon to shopping traffic. Next, the guys discuss and rememb...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:12:10
Home on the Free Range
In this episode, the Mentor and Miscreant examine an overheard conversation for the errors in logic, blatant ignorance, and threats to society. The Mentor talks about the dating world. Next, the Mentor and Miscreant discuss free range beh...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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55:34
Have Yourself a Bitter Christmas
In this episode, the Miscreant and the Mentor rant about disingenuous Christmas wishes and how it's sometimes best to say only what you mean. Then they turn their sights onto Christmas shopping and the chicanery that follows. After this, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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44:33
Fighting Dirty and Chocolate Grapes
In this episode, The Mentor and Miscreant prepare for Christmas. Thankfully, a fan told the story of why Jeep owners collect ducks, so The Miscreant explains the cool story. Next, the boys express grief and prayers for families of r...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:02:39
Murderous Pasts?
In this episode of the podcast, both the Miscreant and Mentor tell stories of their questionable pasts. The Miscreant details how he sabotaged a fan to possibly injure a roommate. The Mentor discusses a revenge beating gone awry. &n...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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52:41
Not This Again
In this episode, the Mentor and Miscreant touch on the subject of ATM etiquette and the use of emergency flashers in fire lanes. Hilarity ensues when the Miscreant recalls a story from his college days of being chased over 118 miles by an...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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58:50
The Thanksgiving Farce
In this episode, The Mentor and The Miscreant discuss why Thanksgiving is based on a lie as well as why it is the fart-in-the-wind of holidays. They also explain what Thanksgiving is truly about and encourage everyone to be thankful for b...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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47:14
Be Like Billy Bob
In this episode, The Mentor and The Miscreant pay homage to Billy Bob with a heartfelt apology and a statement of respect for Billy Bob's wonderful and kind perspective on life. Hilarity ensues as The Miscreant recalls a close encounter w...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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58:30
Personal Space, Mouth-Breathers, and Fat Cakes
This episode is somewhat of a departure for The Miscreant and The Mentor. Starting off with a traditional joke, they transition into discussing the best movie/tv soundtracks and theme songs. From there, hilarity ensues as they discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:01:08
Full Beavers, Bees, and Butthole Surfers
Good Day, Pickleheads!!! This week The Miscreant and The Mentor discuss the government shut down, daylight savings time, and school accountability stupidities. Next, hilarity ensues as The Miscreant tells of frolicking in the woods, being...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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56:56
Happy Halloween, Trebek!!!
In this episode, The Mentor and The Miscreant renew their hatred of automatic headlights and bright LED bulbs. Next, they reminisce about the good ole days of peeing contests in the elementary school bathroom. Afterwards, the boys discuss prefe...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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59:00
Stumble Bums and Shufflers
Today's episode features several angry rants by both The Miscreant and The Mentor. The first involves the pet peeve of people who won't pick their feet up when they walk. The second involves the government shutdown. The third involv...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:00:36
Angry Again
In this episode, The Mentor and Miscreant share their hatred of artificial intelligence especially in relation to education. They also discuss the stupidity of the government shut-down and offer common sense solutions to political ignoran...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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59:42