In this near-end episode of Joe & Reese's Pickle & Boot Shop, the duo kicks off with five-second "ab" workouts and Reese's mustache cop perks before Joe recounts his trailblazing fight for roofing mustaches, tattoos, and beards (complete with a suspension and tattoo-removal orders). They roast bad Christmas movies like Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (but defend It's a Wonderful Life), dive into Reese's "band dad" phase and his kids' Five Iron Frenzy obsession, and ponder a last-gas...

In this near-final episode of Joe & Reese's Pickle & Boot Shop, the hosts lament unrecorded pre-show laughs and kids blasting Futurama before sharing "winged" desperation dinners: Reese's "night wad" nails the old food pyramid, while Joe's "turkey apples onions" skillet—later boosted with spuds—turned into a kid-requested birthday hit born from lean times. They rank podcasts, giving The Dollop's dark history lessons the edge over Stuff You Should Know's fact-heavy snoozes, and wonder ...

In this wheezing freebie homestretch episode of Joe & Reese's Pickle & Boot Shop, the duo slurps soup on-mic, spirals into a soup-stew-chili taxonomy war that ends with "Uncle Pete" meat smoothies for the jaw-wired-shut crowd, and debates Halloween costumes that'd get you fired from a nursing home. Reggie's ghostly foot-washing antics haunt the chat, while they roast their own half-assed show notes and pivot to ska nostalgia with Pietasters anthems that deserve a Spotify shuffle. As t...

Freebies - here's the news you've been dodging: this is the first non-paywalled episode where Joe and Reese drop the bomb—they're wrapping the podcast by January 1st (or possibly ghosting it at Thanksgiving, true to their history of abrupt exits). Patronizers heard it in the last bonus episode; the rest of you are just catching up. With holidays around the corner, let's be honest—these two are more likely to get lost in a Temu rabbit hole or a cartoon marathon than stick to a schedule. It's t...

In today’s episode of the Pickle & Boot Shop, Reese reflects on the realities of co-parenting and navigating teenage emotions, drawing from recent family challenges and a personal story of past anger that reshaped his approach to relationships. Joe shares highlights from his anniversary trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and his renewed love for his state. The conversation turns deep to cycles of frustration, strategies for guiding kids through emotional expression and boundaries, and the...

Yo, episode one-eighty-four, we back in the zone, Joe and Reese, faded stars, whinin’ on the phone. Talkin’ pickles, boots, gigs, they diss with a grin, Tyler Childers, Elvis C, pitchy, can’t win. Hare Krishnas droppin’ chants, these fools just smirk, Stage sound’s trash, man, they vibe don’t work. Joe’s got a roofin’ tale, too raw for the mic, Propofol gum dreams, yeah, they trippin’ on spite. Sarcasm drippin’, they flop, feelin’ low, Two has-beens spittin’ in this sad-ass show. Hope ya hate...

Strap in for Episode 183, where Joe and Reese stumble through technical gremlins like they're broadcasting from a haunted Radio Shack. The duo dives deep into the glamorous world of cat litter, with Joe scooping enough clumps to rival a kitty crime syndicate and Reese ready to launch his deck-defiling felines into orbit. They toss in wild tangents about swanky podcast swag bags stuffed with iPhones and rollerblades, plus a bizarre nod to hot dog-whiskey concoctions that nobody asked for. It's...

Episode 182 is basically a free community college biology class, only with more musket balls, jalapeño “meat donuts,” and crunchy socks. Joe and Reese debate whether Civil War gunfire can make babies, explain why shark eggs look like pure hatred, and identify the exact thigh-to-butt zone where human pheromones thrive. Along the way, Joe’s wrist injury forces him into full G.I. Joe mode while Reese dreams up a scholarship that’s worth less than the giant check it’s printed on. It’s science, st...

In episode 181 of Joe & Reese's Pickle & Boot Shop, Reese and Joe dive into their usual chaotic mix of grumpy rants along with a wild tale of a cat named Ugly Betty nearly hanging herself in a catio catastrophe. Joe shares his glamping adventure where a spider monkey in jeans and a hoodie steals the show, leaving everyone in awe. Reese geeks out over his Costco-fueled TV obsession and a teleprompting frenzy for his band, while teasing a mysterious concussion story saved for our Patron...

After a multi-week hiatus, episode 180 of Joe & Reese's Pickle & Boot Shop sees Joe and Reese storming back to recount the wild 1998 gig where Reese’s band, Five Iron Frenzy, played at Acquire the Fire, a spectacle so culty it snagged a mention in the Netflix special Shiny Happy People. They pocketed a "princely" $12,000 (split eight ways) to perform, spitting water and railing about Christians killing Indians while rocking a Weezer t-shirt turned inside out to dodge the event’s anti-...

In today’s bonus episode of Joe & Reese’s Pickle and Boot Shop, Joe shares his deep love for Jaws, only to declare the original novel a steamy pile of shark chum featuring affairs, mafia real estate schemes, and a plush-looking shark on the cover. Meanwhile, Reese returns from Detroit with tales of sketchy merch inspections, beef-heart chili, and peeing in a bathroom so terrifying it deserves its own horror film. The two compare coney dogs, Detroit-style pizza, and emotional breakdowns in...

Here is Part 2 of the iconic three-hour chat with Reese from Joe’s former podcast, The Average Jerks. In this episode, Joe and Reese dive even deeper into their '90s misadventures, trading gut-busting tales of nut-crushing injuries—like Reese’s childhood bee sting at soccer practice and Joe’s brutal wake-up call from his toddler daughter at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. From stolen bikes to nostalgic thrift store vinyl hauls, and a passionate debate about Marvel vs. DC superheroes, this remastered ...

Joe and Reese have been swamped these past couple weeks, so we’re diving deep into the archives to bring you a freshly remastered gem from Joe’s former podcast, The Average Jerks. This is Part 1 of their legendary three-hour conversation that ignited the spark for the Pickle & Boot Shop. Joe and Reese reminisce about their '90s ska band adventures, from sharing campsites at Cornerstone to navigating disastrous record label deals and the wild Christian music scene. Expect tales of an...

Buckle up for Episode 178 of Joe & Reese's Pickle & Boot Shop Podcast, where Joe sips a "nano-brewery" Coors Light, with it’s chocolatey notes and dreams of being a craft beer, while Reese confesses he’s never tasted booze or seen a concert, probably because he’s too busy not seeing colors. The duo dives into a gut-busting tangent about rubbing kitten buttholes and quadriplegic colons for science, because apparently that’s a thing, and Joe’s wife Heidi texts in to remind them they’re ...

In today's episode of Joe & Reese's Pickle & Boot Shop, the dynamic duo delivers a masterclass in wasting time, meandering through Reese’s grueling 32-hour trek from Oklahoma City, a tedious tale of airport delays, and a new Five Iron Frenzy setlist that apparently felt like an eternity. They dive into deep intellectual waters, debating the pronunciation of "Maltese Falcon" and whether foie gras is duck or goose liver—spoiler: they’re both wrong and right. Joe’s shock-jock antics and ...

In today's riveting episode of Joe & Reese's Pickle & Boot Shop, Joe regales us with the thrilling saga of his colonoscopy prep, complete with lemon-lime Gatorade-flavored "butt pee" and a sore behind from subpar toilet paper. Meanwhile, Reese chimes in with sage advice about Costco memberships and the joys of setting wasp nests ablaze. They also riff on rap names like "Chunky Taint" and lament the Christian music industry's existence, all while dodging wasps and planning to shove a G...

In today's episode, Joe confesses his long-standing dislike for Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, despite repeated attempts to enjoy them. The hosts then take a serious turn to address Contemporary Christian Music’s (CCM) “worst-kept secret” regarding Michael Tait, including his admission of drug and alcohol struggles, homosexuality, and claims of unwanted touching. It’s a candid discussion on the allegations against Michael Tait and the dark side of CCM. If you or someone you know has experienced...

In today's freebie episode, Joe and Reese gripe about Joe's hamstring injury, swoon over Brad the Cross-Eyed Cat, and geek out over the surprisingly brutal Predator Killer of Killers on Disney Plus. Reese schemes for a My Chemical Romance-style driver's license photo, while they dive into a chat about Metamucil’s lemonade flavor and the art of wiping. They also manage to compare their podcast to a bargain-basement fart joke, because why aim high? We hope you hate it. Patreon: www.patreon.com/...

In today's episode of the Pickle and Bootshop Podcast, Joe and Reese ramble about adopting a cross-eyed cat named Bradley, Joe’s heroic (and hamstring-destroying) sprint to save a kid, and their love-hate relationship with overly complicated video games like Starfield and Grand Theft Auto. They dive into cringe-worthy high school swim team hazing stories, including Tiger Balm misadventures, and read off patronizer names so crude they might make your grandma clutch her pearls. Tune in for a wi...

In episode 172 of Joe & Reese's Pickle and Boot Shop, Joe recounts his time in a Detroit break room ruled by a VCR possessed by Marked for Death, while Reese updates us on his eternal struggle with pantry paint. Joe also dives into tales of off-grid camping with dirt bikes, side-by-sides, and the kind of rugged discomfort that builds character—or at least sore knees. It's the usual mix of nostalgia, sadness, and poor life choices, delivered by your two favorite Christian ska singers who c...