The Bitter Pickle Podcast

Sun's Out Guns Out

In this episode, the Miscreant and Mentor discuss the issue of leadership and humility.  A normal topic of the show, the two discuss the proper way to admit one is wrong and diffuse a bad situation.  They also talk about the joys of enjoying the summers in Little Letcher County.  For the snacks today, they try Smoky Mountain Popcorn and several energy drinks.  One of the popcorn flavors had to be obtained by signing a waiver and showing that one is over age 18.  After trying, they understood perfectly well why.  Tune in because the Miscreant receives yet another blow to his aversion to ranch dressing.  Thanks for listening.

Diamonds and Love Language

In this episode The Miscreant and The Mentor discuss how adversity makes diamonds of us through pressure and creative solutions to problems. We discuss how technology, especially AI, has taken creativity and grit from people.  They then discuss the various love languages.  For the first time ever, they introduce two new love languages that they hope will be added to the literature on the subject. Next, there is a snack sampling. There are two types of chips, two gummy snacks, Japanese Oreos, and a Japanese cinnamon roll.  Finally there is a game where the guys look at the last meals of people on death row and either swipe left to immediately be executed, or swipe right and eat that meal. Thanks so much for listening.

Ruby Madness

In this episode, the Miscreant and Mentor discuss the hype around the hantavirus and its possible origins.  Is it conspiracy theory, lunacy, or plain idiocy? You decide.  Next, there is a discussion about complexity for complexity's sake.  People have a way of making simple things complicated to appear complex.  This discussion is an attempt to demonstrate understanding of that, but to also challenge it.  The snack section contains three varieties of potato chips in specialty flavors.  Will the Miscreant vomit on air?  It's highly possible.  Lastly, the game section is an attempt to stump and confuse the geriatric Mentor with riddles.  Play along, join in, and enjoy the madness.

I Don't Want to Know

In this special Friday episode, the boys discuss keyboard warriors who spread nonsense lacking context and content on social media.  They also discuss information overload and burnout.  Of course there are the usual mother jokes, catch phrases, and only fan references. This is a commentary only episode.  Full featured episodes return shortly.  Thanks so much for listening. We love you!!

Useless Debates

This week's episode finds the Miscreant and Mentor angry at being singled out on social media for the airing of grievances as they discuss the importance of social etiquette, decorum, and kindness.  Next they discuss the DMV and how badly regional offices are in Eastern Kentucky.  Finally, there is a section where they engage in useless debates on fan-provided topics.