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Two men taking on the world, one pocket at a time. New episodes released every Thursday. Reach out to the show by emailing us at slipyourhandinmybackpocket@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

Jake Erickson and Dylan Gargas


    • Aug 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 81: The end

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 71:35


    Today is not a day for mourning, for long faces, for tears. No. Today is a day to celebrate a life that ended, a light that no longer shines for all to see with their eyes, but rather one that lives on in your memories. This is the end of Back Pocket, and the beginning of something more. No longer is it bound to our physical plane by its corporeal form. Now it may spend its days in the great beyond, wherever that may be. So when you look back upon these episodes, reminiscing to a time when every Tuesday you had something to look forward to, a shimmer of hope in an otherwise dreary landscape, fret not. For it will always be with you, watching, waiting. Waiting for a time when it can creep back from amongst the shadows and take back the land that was owed to it since birth. A new world shall rise from the ashes, one where every pocket is your back pocket. Where everyday is Tuesday. But until that day, you must be strong. Not only for me, but for your mother, and the little ones. They need you now more than ever. I must leave you now, for I hear them approaching. I never did much in my life that I can be proud of, not until you came into this world. I can leave you now, knowing that you will carry on. Carry on our name, our legacy. So go forth into the world without fear, without shame, but rather with pride. For you are the child the prophecy foretold, the one to lead us back into the light and towards peace. Until that day comes, know that I love you, now and always. Didn't know where that was going when I started writing it, not bad. Bit of a fever dream though. Thank you to everyone who has listened to these past 80 episodes, you helped make this show what it was. Until next time, keep on keepin' on. -Love Jake and Dylan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 80: The beginning of the end

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 91:24


    Well folks, this is almost it, the second to last episode we will be releasing on Back Pocket, and boy do we not hold back! We talk moving, driving, committing to the bit, trivia, and even Michael Cera. Tune in next week for the grand finale, who knows what's gonna happen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 79: Say it with me, velour tracksuits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 54:41


    Titles says it all really, suit up. Jake gives a tell all about this year's OSL (Outside Lands for those of you like Dylan who had some trouble with that acronym), and we get to hear about Dylan's nearly fatal cactus injury. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 78: The coolest guy in golf shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 68:27


    After a week off, we're back and better than ever. We get to hear about the rest of Jake's trip, and Dylan's fun but disappointing golf outing. If you can, reach out and tell him things will get better, it was just an off day :,) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

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    Episode 77: This routine will CHANGE YOUR LIFE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 45:38


    Howdy y'all. This week we check in with how the Euro-trip is going so far, all the way from Amsterdam. Tommy and Jake explore all the city has to offer, Dylan goes on hot boy walks with his sultry stache, you really don't want to miss this one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 76: Dipshit, party of one your train is ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 60:18


    Don't you hate it when people trying to help you actually end up messing up your life? Messing it up so hard that you're probably just gonna cancel the rest of the month long trip that you're on? Absolutely ruining your life in ways that not only can't be fixed, but are hard to even fathom how someone could do such a revolting, gut-wrenching, awful act. One that will surely go down in the annals of human history as one of the worst things a human has ever done to another human? That's not exactly what happened to Jake in Barcelona but it's pretty damn close. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 75: Hostel roommates from Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 70:31


    We're back with a little update from the Summer 2023 Euro Trip, and boy are there things to update. Everything from terrible roommates to near death experiences, Jake and Darren saw it all. Meanwhile, Dylan reflects on finally discovering how to use tap-to-pay and the fact that life really do be happening all around us. Tune in for a scorcher this week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 74 - No place like Europe for the holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 46:07


    Imagine celebrating the 4th of July in the United States. Could NOT be Jake. He will be somewhere in Europe eating 4-5 sausages and enjoying a nice chocolate cigarette for dessert. His life is truly a movie. Meanwhile, this episode has it all. The pain of packing and going through a breakup. The joy of going away parties and having incredible friends. New licenses and registrations, house inspired playlists, and even an old FBZ mixtape that will be streaming everywhere very soon :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 73: The return of Okay Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 57:36


    Friends of the show Harry and Darren make their long awaited return so we can discuss the making of their single they recently put out. The level of musical genius these two clearly have is off the charts. More like we interviewed Mozart and Beethoven ya know? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 72: Cut out soda. Got a WAG.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 51:01


    This week we have huge news. I don't want to spoil it but I think you'll be able to piece it together. Fine we'll tell you. Dylan is no longer a lone wolf, he has found his...girl wolf? Yeah let's go with that. Bottom line is the show is no longer WAG-less. Also Jake wore some pretty killer shades, not that you can see them but it's definitely worth noting. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 71: Currents - Tame Impala (feat. Alec Turner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 89:02


    After some technical difficulties we made this episode work! Alec comes on to talk about the psychedelic rock masterpiece that is Currents. One of our longer episodes but that's just because we had so much amazing music to discuss. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 70: The closed mouth smile defense of Alex Maloney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 66:58


    Alex makes his coveted return to the show to defend himself against to filleting he took several episodes back from Darren, Harry, and Charlie. What caused the closed mouth smile to become his go to in the first place? You'll have to listen and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 69: MM...FOOD - MF DOOM (feat. Dylan)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 81:13


    Wait Dylan's the guest this week? But isn't he one of the hosts? WHAT'S GOING ON?? Don't worry silly, this is the first installment of The Albums That Made Us, a series where we give you all a look into some of the most important albums in our lives, and what better way to start than with some DOOM. This album has everything: raps, beats, bars, food, fun. Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 68: Dibs on Brad Pitt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 51:34


    We call dibs and so does Samantha from Sex and the City. I mean let's be real. Ladies, have you seen him in Fight Club??? Anyways. On this episode we wish a very happy birthday to Dylan's mom, talk about fireworks and concerts, celebrate employment benefits, go gamer mode talking Hogwarts Legacy, and even discuss a little bit of good ol' fashion bull riding. Needless to say, this is an action packed 50ish minutes that will make washing those dishes this week that much more enjoyable :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 67: Acid Rap - Chance the Rapper (feat. Cooper Lienhart)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 74:32


    Music and friends. These truly are the best episodes. We know this because the listening numbers are always up on these :) On this edition we bring on friend of the show and Jake's former frat little, Cooper. He joins us to discuss the famous Chance the Rapper MIXTAPE titled, Acid Rap. You know you've heard of this mixtape, so whether or not you have given it a listen before, check this episode out and see why it is one of Cooper's all time favorites. Plus, you will find out what Dylan was missing out on when he didn't get invites to any of the parties in high school. Jake was there though. He lived. #Juice #FavoriteSong #AcidRap --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 66: Candle lit convos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 60:00


    First ever dueling candle lit convo in this podcast's history. Many are aware that a singular candle typically gets lit during recording, but TWO whole candles?!? Let's be honest; that is probably a fire hazard. Nonetheless, we run a tight ship this week. Exactly 60 minutes on the dot while discussing topics as interesting as colds, coffee shops, guac at Chipotle, night club hierarchy, going viral, 2in1 hair products, and much more. Cool. Give this a listen and as always please sound off in the comments! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 65: Everyone loves the Venmo police

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 55:04


    Dylan goes home, Jake makes a playlist. What will these two get into next! Go check out the playlist jakes_picks on Spotify for some good tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71gSKZd53VusFFRpFhIBOn?si=01d945f070884559 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 64: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (feat. Pearu Pold)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 90:36


    We had one of the OG boys on the podcast for this episode, none other than Pearu Pold. We talked about growing up and discovering music together, as well as these guys from Australia who make cool music. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 63: No more lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 43:47


    You read that right. We are done lying. Enough is enough. We promise that there will be a music episode with Pearu, it is just going to be next week. Sorry for the wait. On this episode you'll learn why ordering Bud Lights almost got Jake into a fight and hear about Dylan's warm welcome to the world of twitter threads. Go team and remember to listen on Spotify! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 62: He is rizzin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 59:07


    It's too hot in Arizona for Dylan and Jake needs to find new ways to fill his time on Monday and Thursday nights, everything is crumbling around us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 61: Big meaty quads

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 60:21


    We had a whole lot to catch up on after missing last week's episode. Jake nearly died skiing, Dylan went on a shopping spree, like I said lots to catch up on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 60: Objectively cool ways to enter a party

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 52:45


    We've all been there, you walk into a bumpin' party and want to make a good impression, but how do you do it? This is where we come in. We've come up with a list of sure fire openers that will make people say, "Who's this person? And why do I suddenly want to party with and seek approval from them?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/back-pocket/support

    Episode 59: Our most hungover episode yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 42:40


    WE GOT OUR FIRST AD! After 58 episodes it finally happened, we have our first ad. So that being said, go check out Spotify for Podcasters if you want to start making your own podcast today! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 58: Goodbye 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 54:42


    This week we have a good old fashioned catch up sesh. A real boys talk. Your classic gab fest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 57: Our Artificially Intelligent friend, J.O.H.N.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 62:29


    THE FUTURE IS NOW. We're breaking the podcast mold with this one folks. We spoke with an A.I. program known by some as "J.O.H.N." He made for great conversation and plenty of laughs. It's pretty scary how good this stuff is getting. Really makes you wonder if we're even real, or if we've been AI this whole time... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 56: Blossom - Milky Chance (feat. Ethan Harlig)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 101:29


    This week on MWF, Ethan! We talk everything from the game he's making, to Milky Chance. Really nothing left to cover after that. Check out Ethan's game Square One at https://squareonegame.net/#/ to play a demo and sign up to be notified about future updates. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 55: Our first surprise guest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 58:38


    The highly anticipated chat with our new friend, Elmer. Sadly though, Jake had some technical difficulties so Dylan took the reigns in this no holds barred, off the rails interview. This guy is into some interesting stuff. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 54: How To Be A Human Being - Glass Animals (feat. Sabrina Poei)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 78:11


    Famous Bay Area concert photographer Sabrina Poei came on this week to talk about this amazing album. Go give her a follow on instagram @sabrinapoei --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 53: AIR FRYERS are SNEAKY GOATED??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 59:56


    Coming in hot and heavy this week. We talk air fryers, pancakes, boys trips, and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 52: Negging vs. Rizzing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 57:24


    First episode recorded in 2023! We're stoked to be back your ears. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 51: Last episode EVER... recorded in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 102:06


    This shit is over. And by shit, we mean 2022. The show lives on and if this episode is any indication, then 2023 is looking bright! To ring in the new year we welcome on 3 good friends, Charlie, Harry, and Darren. It is worth noting that this episode might upset motorcyclists and any guys out there that choose to only soft smile in photos. ALERT: This episode features the premiere of the song "Freak Show" by Okay Sports. Be sure to listen to this episode all the way through in order to hear this certified BOP at the closing of the show. Thanks!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 50: Arizona, the land of limitless possibilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 54:19


    Holy shit we made it to 50! Thank you to everyone who has been supporting the show through all of this, we couldn't have made it here without you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 49: A Moment Apart - Odesza (feat. Blake Ready)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 74:15


    Another music and friends episode! This time we talk some Odesza with our buddy, Blake. Fun fact: Blake is a twin and he studied abroad. I know what you are wondering. Where did he study and is he an identical twin? You will have to listen to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 48: It's giving thanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 63:42


    What did the turkey do during thanksgiving dinner? Gobbled up all his food haha --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 47: I WISH I KNEW YOU WANTED ME (to stop)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 58:11


    We talk weddings, we talk limosines, we talk choking on a piece of tri tip, what don't we talk about? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 46: Rubber Soul - The Beatles (feat. Ace Muller)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 74:25


    Music and Friends is back! This week we bring on our good friend Ace (checkout his YouTube channel Ace's Case) and talk about one of the best Beatles record of all time, Rubber Soul. Not only was this the record that many say was a turning point in the band's music, but this episode is also totally a turning point for the show as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 45 - The Sober October Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 121:38


    Friends of the show Armand and Jacob come on and talk about their INSANE sober October experience. Drinking may have been involved and might be why this is our longest episode to date. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 44 - Poolsharks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 58:04


    Wanna know the best way to pick up chicks that you talk about pool with one night and then run into at a tailgate the next day? Because so does Dylan haha --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 43 - P.E.e. Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 56:41


    We use this episode to pay tribute to some of San Diego's finest, and we get to learn about Dylan's risky behavior at work. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 42 - Desert Daze Doozy w/ Zack and Darren

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 84:10


    Desert Daze might have taken place over two weeks ago, but that doesn't mean we can't still recap the festival in all of its entirety. In order to do so we bring on not one, but two whole guests! Friends of the show, Zack and Darren, join us to recap all of the highlights of a beautiful weekend spent along the shores of Lake Perris. If you have ever found yourself questioning whether or not you should attend Desert Daze, consider this the episode for you. #DesertDaze #Festival #Perris #TameImpala #KingGizz #BeachHouse --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

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    Episode 41 - Respectfully, do it squirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 57:24


    The age old question, will it finally be answered? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 40 - Jake's still alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 56:23


    No grandpa of the year awards coming anytime soon for our boy George in Ohio. He nearly killed Jake. And for that reason, we do not like George. What we do like is all of our listeners out in Germany and all of the awesome 5-star reviews being left on Spotify. You all are truly the best

    Episode 39 - Grateful Dead - Dead in the Back Pocket (feat. Jack Blyzinskyj)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 78:01


    We went international for this week's Music and Friends, all the way to London to talk with our dear friend Jack. He managed to get both of us to finally listen to Grateful Dead by making a one-of-a-kind playlist. These playlists are pretty insane I'm not gonna lie, might have to look into this further I think they could be big. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 38 - Sub in a tub

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 58:51


    Imagine going to Jersey Mike's and getting a sub in a tub. You must suffer from Celiac disease and get a horrible reaction every time you consume gluten, huh? Because otherwise you are just killing any possible enjoyment of your sandwich. Think about it. You are choosing to eat lettuce, sliced deli meats, cheese, and veggies in a tub. No bread holding it all together. Just thinking about this now is making me sad. Anyways. Enjoy the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 37 - Is die life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 78:26


    Our die loving friend Russell joins us this week with a mission, to convince us that beer die is not only the best drinking game, but the best sport ever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 36 - Back Pocket Road Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 55:37


    The Back Pocket Podcast has officially gone mobile! Jake hits the road on this episode and records from various abandoned parking lots in beautiful Bakersfield, CA. Make sure to kick back, grab a Cheribundi, and enjoy an episode of the pod that will be sure to reduce both inflammation AND oxidative stress. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 35 - Study abroad or two

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 55:16


    Why study abroad when you can study multiple... Fellas, amirite??? Go visit Portland, go to a wedding, and don't be afraid to support local artists.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 34 - 1999 - Joey Bada$$ (feat. Jacob Schumacher)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 66:51


    On this episode with our special guest and friend Jacob we take it all the way back to the year 1999, the year that this MIXTAPE definitely totally came out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 33 - I feel for this bitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 57:13


    Did this just become a Bachelorette podcast?  Will Jake willingly watch the show again? Does anybody read these episode descriptions? Bachelor Nation, sound off in the comments! #TeamMeatball #TeamGabby #SimpRachel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 32 - Tha Carter V - Lil Wayne (feat. Kierston Cannon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 65:50


    This week on Music and Friends, Kierston finally makes it on the show! We listen to the final album in Lil Wayne's Carter series, Tha Carter V. There's laughter, there's heartbreak, there's too much to put in an episode description. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

    Episode 31 - Night at the Brixton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 49:18


    We get real ~bitchy~ on this weeks episode. No one is safe from our complaints. Where is your fucking manager I want to speak to them. No, yeah, I can wait. Your ass is so fired. Do you know who my father is? Yeah, you should be scared. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back-pocket/support

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