Grumble Goat
Welcome to Grumble Goat:
A comedic grumbling of mundane trivialities.
Mat Labotka and Veronique Hurley grumble through life's little pet peeves.
Do you hate gum? Have you ever thought about it? You probably hate gum without even realizing it. Follow Mat's absurd infuriation down the rabbit-hole into frustration, while Veronique's bouyant optimism keeps us afloat...
of the Grumble Goat.
Learn more about your hosts:
matlabotka.com & veroniquehurley.com
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 176
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Hating Taxes
There are few things as universally reviled in this world as the repugnant idea of taxes. The image of the tax-collector is that of a brutish thug, a member of the league of evil, sitting right bet…
00:16:43 |
Mon 04 Apr 2022
School Lunch
Guest grumbler: Mike Figs!
Humanity currently holds the deed to the Earth. The dinosaurs once held this privilege, which they won through might; but we apes hold it now by brain-power. Our mind…
00:16:40 |
Mon 28 Mar 2022
G.O.A.T. Awards!
Welcome to the first annual G.O.A.T. Awards! Awards season is upon us, and just like the Hollywood elite, the content creators at Grumble Goat also need constant positive reinforcement. Enjoy your…
00:19:54 |
Mon 21 Mar 2022
Grumbles
Humankind is set apart from the rest of the Kingdom of Animals. For instance, our thumbs are backward. But the essence of that divide is this: animals adapt to the environment in which they live, …
00:18:53 |
Mon 14 Mar 2022
The Apocalypse
The end is nigh. The Fourth Horseman, Conquest, has just reared his head in Russia, joining his brothers Pestilence, Famine, and Death. The long-prophesized curse of Climate Change that our modern…
00:16:15 |
Mon 07 Mar 2022
Calling Women Girl
Since time immemorial, humanity has looked to its elders for sage wisdom. Crows feet carry more respect than an Ivy League varsity jacket. Uncle Iroh was a short-sighted warmonger before he wizene…
00:16:49 |
Mon 28 Feb 2022
Roommates
A home is a sacred concept. A healthy mind requires a safe haven that we can call our own. The very idea of violating that space haunts us in the night. Is there a demon under the bed? A monster…
00:15:58 |
Mon 21 Feb 2022
Valentines Day
The digital age has changed the way humankind interacts with the world. The sun is a convenient light source, but no longer do we rise and rest with its rise and set. The need to care for livestoc…
00:16:01 |
Mon 14 Feb 2022
Being Away
There is, in humankind, an innate desire for exploration. We long to see what’s just over the horizon. We turn to the television to show us what Real Housewives might be doin in Miami. Instagram …
00:15:57 |
Mon 07 Feb 2022
Dibs – Chicago Style
Ownership is something that humankind takes very seriously. For real estate we have deeds. For vehicles we have titles. For goods we have receipts. But some things have no entity of origin other…
00:16:34 |
Mon 31 Jan 2022
Streaming Algorithms
Of the many types of conflict humanity faces, the supreme first-world conflict of the modern age is Man vs. Boredom. The late 20th Century saw many entertainment advances, like the Skip-It, the Sla…
00:15:58 |
Mon 24 Jan 2022
Fast Food Menus
In ages past, on a cold and drizzly night, weary travelers might have boarded their horses and themselves at a roadside tavern for the night. The room was simple and the fare left something to be d…
00:16:00 |
Mon 17 Jan 2022
New Year’s Eve
Humanity has always longed to peek into the future. Soothsayers and shamans have long bilked the laymen with promises of hazy glimpses into tomorrow. Today we have memes comforting us with vague n…
00:16:12 |
Mon 10 Jan 2022
Reruns: Christmas Music
Back by popular demand! Veronique wants to share her favorite episode this week! From last Winter:
The Winter Solstice approacheth. While the days grow shorter, we begin preparations for a long w…
00:15:44 |
Mon 27 Dec 2021
Mispronouncing Names
Evolution has blessed humankind with innumerable cheat-codes for domination over nature. Not least of which is the power of complex communication. We can have a distinct word for every specific th…
00:17:29 |
Mon 20 Dec 2021
French Fries
Guest grumbler: Gaby Labotka
Any cuisinier would tell you that the most crucial aspect of any dish is proper pairing. A filet mignon on an empty plate is as appetizing as a Luna bar. As with vi…
00:16:37 |
Mon 13 Dec 2021
Blowing Things Up
Guest Grumbler: Kevin Paley
In the post pandemic world we are experiencing worker shortages, soaring gas prices, and supply chain kinks which, together, invariably create the dreaded market force…
00:16:59 |
Mon 06 Dec 2021
Avocado Toast
Guest Grumbler: Darius Anthony Robinson
Society relies on ritual. Like putting a pine tree in our homes at the start of winter, certain rites come at specific times. To commemorate a proper rau…
00:17:00 |
Mon 29 Nov 2021
Thanks Giving
There is much in our world to be grateful for. Air travel, edible underwear, or online quizzes to tell us which Disney villain we are, for example. There is no Thank You card large enough to expre…
00:14:17 |
Mon 22 Nov 2021
Reruns: Pumpkin Spice
Back by popular demand! Veronique wants to share her favorite episode this week! From last Autumn:
All Hallow’s Eve is upon us. The darkness creeps in earlier and earlier. The trees have shed th…
00:17:15 |
Mon 15 Nov 2021
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