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
32 episodes
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
Pitfalls and Pit Vipers
In this episode, the Mentor and Miscreant express their discontent about the state of the fashion trend of wearing sunglasses indoors. The boys also discuss the situational dangers of conforming to social norms. A brief rant e...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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50:55
Tastes Like Dirt
Welcome to "The Bitter Pickle Podcast!" Today's episode is a great one. The Mentor and Miscreant do some intense taste testing with a probiotic drink, an energy drink, and some intense dark chocolate. The Miscreant might puke or soi...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:06:47
1991
In this episode, the guys try to chew a piece of gum from original TOPPS baseball cards dating back to 1991. A close call is captured on air as The Mentor intervenes to save The Miscreant. The Mentor discusses changes observed in pe...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:01:19
Spicy Takes and Red Bulls
In today's episode, The Miscreant and The Mentor take fan suggestions and try drinking some popular Red Bull drinks. Enjoy as they give their honest reactions to the scandalous liquid death. Next, the boys discuss Sunday drivers, Ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:00:21
Aging Disgracefully
Join The Mentor and Miscreant as they discuss the perils of aging, the importance of time, and the growth of hair in unwanted places. This week’s game section includes a new game called blind ranking. Feel free to play along and let us know how...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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53:31
Driving Me Nuts
In this episode The Mentor and the Miscreant discuss local Appalachian colloquial language. The laughs ensue when they discuss ear buds as fashion accessories and sharing drinks as pestilence runs rampant at school. Finally, the show ends...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:06:10
Can You Hear Me Now?
Join the Miscreant and the Mentor as they discuss the controversy about cell phones and live concerts. Hilarity ensues when the miscreant tells a story about trying to get assaulted at a wresting match for fun. A new game follows a...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:11:20
What's Wrong with People?
Join the Miscreant and the Mentor in discussing the various gripes and complaints they have with people. It begins with a discussion on the color pallet that is the unflushed urinals at school. Also, they discuss the human tragedy is the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:06:06
Raging Rants and Raves
This episode hearkens back to our very first episode "Rage, Etiquette, and Decorum." We explore the magic and the human tragedy that is the self-checkout system. We also discuss the thrill of playing chicken with mobility scooters during a supe...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:11:40