Grumble Goat
188 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago -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 buoyant optimism keeps us afloat… of the Grumble Goat.
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Unnecessary Touching
November 28, 2022 17:46 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBHumankind is a herd animal. We function best in groups. Thus, by instinct, we crave human connections. ‘Feeling’ may be […] The post Unnecessary Touching appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Cyber Monday
November 21, 2022 20:23 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBThe Earth revolves around the sun in a complacent rhythm. At no point in the history of the universe did […] The post Cyber Monday appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Sound Leveling
November 14, 2022 17:40 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBHumankind’s main advantage is our intelligence. We have conquered the Earth and unlocked the secret Physical Laws of the universe. […] The post Sound Leveling appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Bacon
November 07, 2022 16:48 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBThere is a savage side to the human race. There is a carnal obsession forged inside of us that overwhelms […] The post Bacon appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Trick or Treat
October 31, 2022 19:57 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBThe night is dark and full of terrors. A creaky floorboard in the middle of the night is enough to […] The post Trick or Treat appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Cell Phone Policies
October 24, 2022 15:29 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBLife on our planet is divided into two Kingdoms: Plants and Animals. Basic, simple, and fundamental. In much the same […] The post Cell Phone Policies appeared first on Mat Labotka.
The Tin Can
October 17, 2022 19:47 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBBonus Content! Grumbles happen in the moment. Once the engines of Grumbling have revved up, it’s hard to maintain a […] The post The Tin Can appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Vegging Out
October 10, 2022 19:33 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThe human body is the ultimate machine. Able to perform any number of tasks, move on its own, and think […] The post Vegging Out appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Mornings
October 03, 2022 17:03 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBDespite our advanced digital civilization, Humankind are still organic, natural beasts. We must eat and breathe, we must cut our […] The post Mornings appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Line Bunching
September 26, 2022 16:25 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBHumankind’s domination of the planet has created a population explosion. Unfortunately, the Earth only possesses limited resources. There’s a finite […] The post Line Bunching appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Box Liquid
September 19, 2022 16:52 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThe world is a messy place. Earth is a chaotic, teeming, moist stew of life, death, decay, and El Ninos. […] The post Box Liquid appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Commercials
September 05, 2022 20:43 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBAs humankind developed, our ancestors decided that different grunts could have different meanings. From language’s humble beginnings, it did not […] The post Commercials appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Slow Moving People
August 29, 2022 20:36 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBBehold! The future is now! Long has humankind dreamed of an age where labor could be performed by automaton. Fields […] The post Slow Moving People appeared first on Mat Labotka.
The Beach
August 22, 2022 15:41 - 14 minutes - 14 MBEons ago, somewhere along our long evolutionary line, a creature had sense enough to get out of the ocean. The […] The post The Beach appeared first on Mat Labotka.
People on Bicycles
August 15, 2022 17:04 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBLife is driven by rhythm. There are heartbeats, breaths, and circadian rhythms. And so, collectively, society has rhythms. Like an […] The post People on Bicycles appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Minions
August 08, 2022 21:42 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThe new term for ‘Mainstream Popularity,’ is ‘Going Viral.’ The national attention used to be captured by iconic trends that […] The post Minions appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Humidity
August 01, 2022 20:50 - 17 minutes - 16 MBAt some point along the evolutionary timeline, some creature had sense enough to get out of the water. A quick […] The post Humidity appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Memorization
July 25, 2022 17:41 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIf all the world is a stage, then it must be the abandoned studio floor of Whose Line is it […] The post Memorization appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Heels
July 11, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBGuest Grumbler: Christina Germaine Evolution may have created the intelligent mind and sinuous body that is humankind, but humankind has […] The post Heels appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Strangers Taking Pictures
July 04, 2022 16:55 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThe Digital Age has led to an explosion of photography. Since we all have our phones in our hand twenty-four […] The post Strangers Taking Pictures appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Reruns: Listening
June 27, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBWe don’t have a fresh Grumble this week, but it may be time to revisit the topic of ‘Listening.’ It […] The post Reruns: Listening appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Food Commentary
June 20, 2022 16:19 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBFood is life. Food is the very foundation of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Humans need food multiple times every single […] The post Food Commentary appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Nonsense Photographs
June 13, 2022 17:23 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBIn our fleeting mortality, humans have long dreamed of capturing a moment in time. The long, arduous evolution from cave-paintings […] The post Nonsense Photographs appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Happy Endings
June 06, 2022 19:04 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBCivilization is nothing more than a collection of stories. The encyclopedia is the running catalogue of tales that make up […] The post Happy Endings appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Birthdays
May 30, 2022 19:28 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAfter names, the most fundamental identity we have is age. Any news article, wanted poster, or Bumble match lists that […] The post Birthdays appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Reruns: Gift Giving
May 23, 2022 18:10 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBBack by popular demand! Veronique wants to share her favorite episode this week! In honor of Guest Grumbler, Spencer’s birthday, […] The post Reruns: Gift Giving appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Garbage by the Door
May 09, 2022 19:45 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBSince the advent of cave-painting, humankind has developed a taste for a well-kept home. From the chimney sweep to Marie […] The post Garbage by the Door appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Mascara
April 25, 2022 17:31 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBFrom the ancient days of humankind, we have captured the beauty of the world in the form of painting. From […] The post Mascara appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Reruns: 10,000 Steps
April 18, 2022 20:21 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBBack by popular demand! Veronique wants to share her favorite episode this week! Winner of the G.O.A.T. Award for Best […] The post Reruns: 10,000 Steps appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Honking
April 11, 2022 18:46 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBNo animal has mastered the use of sound like Humankind has. We invented language. We invented music. We didn’t invent […] The post Honking appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Hating Taxes
April 04, 2022 19:28 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThere are few things as universally reviled in this world as the repugnant idea of taxes. The image of the […] The post Hating Taxes appeared first on Mat Labotka.
School Lunch
March 28, 2022 20:15 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBGuest grumbler: Mike Figs! Humanity currently holds the deed to the Earth. The dinosaurs once held this privilege, which they […] The post School Lunch appeared first on Mat Labotka.
G.O.A.T. Awards!
March 21, 2022 18:41 - 19 minutes - 18.7 MBWelcome to the first annual G.O.A.T. Awards! Awards season is upon us, and just like the Hollywood elite, the content […] The post G.O.A.T. Awards! appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Grumbles
March 14, 2022 21:54 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBHumankind is set apart from the rest of the Kingdom of Animals. For instance, our thumbs are backward. But the […] The post Grumbles appeared first on Mat Labotka.
The Apocalypse
March 07, 2022 18:06 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThe end is nigh. The Fourth Horseman, Conquest, has just reared his head in Russia, joining his brothers Pestilence, Famine, […] The post The Apocalypse appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Calling Women Girl
February 28, 2022 19:44 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBSince time immemorial, humanity has looked to its elders for sage wisdom. Crows feet carry more respect than an Ivy […] The post Calling Women Girl appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Roommates
February 21, 2022 21:05 - 15 minutes - 15 MBA home is a sacred concept. A healthy mind requires a safe haven that we can call our own. The […] The post Roommates appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Valentines Day
February 14, 2022 20:59 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThe digital age has changed the way humankind interacts with the world. The sun is a convenient light source, but […] The post Valentines Day appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Being Away
February 07, 2022 21:40 - 15 minutes - 15 MBThere is, in humankind, an innate desire for exploration. We long to see what’s just over the horizon. We turn […] The post Being Away appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Dibs – Chicago Style
January 31, 2022 19:07 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBOwnership is something that humankind takes very seriously. For real estate we have deeds. For vehicles we have titles. For […] The post Dibs – Chicago Style appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Streaming Algorithms
January 24, 2022 19:37 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBOf the many types of conflict humanity faces, the supreme first-world conflict of the modern age is Man vs. Boredom. […] The post Streaming Algorithms appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Fast Food Menus
January 17, 2022 21:53 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn ages past, on a cold and drizzly night, weary travelers might have boarded their horses and themselves at a […] The post Fast Food Menus appeared first on Mat Labotka.
New Year’s Eve
January 10, 2022 21:43 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBHumanity has always longed to peek into the future. Soothsayers and shamans have long bilked the laymen with promises of […] The post New Year’s Eve appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Reruns: Christmas Music
December 27, 2021 20:41 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBBack by popular demand! Veronique wants to share her favorite episode this week! From last Winter: The Winter Solstice approacheth. […] The post Reruns: Christmas Music appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Mispronouncing Names
December 20, 2021 19:28 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBEvolution has blessed humankind with innumerable cheat-codes for domination over nature. Not least of which is the power of complex […] The post Mispronouncing Names appeared first on Mat Labotka.
French Fries
December 13, 2021 19:22 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBGuest grumbler: Gaby Labotka Any cuisinier would tell you that the most crucial aspect of any dish is proper pairing. […] The post French Fries appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Blowing Things Up
December 06, 2021 18:27 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBGuest Grumbler: Kevin Paley In the post pandemic world we are experiencing worker shortages, soaring gas prices, and supply chain […] The post Blowing Things Up appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Avocado Toast
November 29, 2021 18:59 - 17 minutes - 16 MBGuest Grumbler: Darius Anthony Robinson Society relies on ritual. Like putting a pine tree in our homes at the start […] The post Avocado Toast appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Thanks Giving
November 22, 2021 18:27 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThere is much in our world to be grateful for. Air travel, edible underwear, or online quizzes to tell us […] The post Thanks Giving appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Reruns: Pumpkin Spice
November 15, 2021 17:31 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBBack by popular demand! Veronique wants to share her favorite episode this week! From last Autumn: All Hallow’s Eve is […] The post Reruns: Pumpkin Spice appeared first on Mat Labotka.