Grumble Goat
188 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 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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Being Sick
November 08, 2021 18:35 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIt is the age of technology. Civilians have the ability to joyride into space. Warfare has evolved into isolated strikes […] The post Being Sick appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Grim Grumbling Ghosts
November 01, 2021 17:57 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MBThe days are growing shorter. The darkness encroaches as the weather grows chill. The veil to the nether seems more […] The post Grim Grumbling Ghosts appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Nuclear Power
October 25, 2021 16:42 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBEarth is more than a rock. Gaia, or Mother Nature, has gifted us with bountiful energy. The ocean currents rage […] The post Nuclear Power appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Malls
October 18, 2021 16:30 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBCivilizations develop around commerce. Communities begin with trade and bartering; but a city, a capital, a metropolis hatches from a […] The post Malls appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Awkward Commercials
October 11, 2021 19:21 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBGuest Grumbler: Emeka Nwafor Trading goods and services is a natural part of life. Crows and cats pay for food […] The post Awkward Commercials appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Rainy Day Dog Poop
October 04, 2021 16:51 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBIn our long history, humans have created many companions: Tamagotchi, Roomba, Zune, Shake Weight… but no artificial companion will ever […] The post Rainy Day Dog Poop appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Unwaxed Bowling Lanes
September 27, 2021 19:37 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBSince time immemorial, humankind has celebrated the athlete. There is a primal sense of combat in sport which allows us […] The post Unwaxed Bowling Lanes appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Motorcycles
September 20, 2021 16:19 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBGuest grumbler: Molly Densmore The dawn of civilization – the moment humanity ascended above all other animals as the one […] The post Motorcycles appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Online Recipes
September 13, 2021 17:30 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MBLife relies on certain elemental replenishments. There is Oxygen – tasteless, odorless, monotonous air. There is water – which we’ve […] The post Online Recipes appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Iced Cappuccino
September 06, 2021 18:01 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBGuest grumbler: Mary Elise Jones One of the most primal and eternal conflicts in the universe is the everlasting battle […] The post Iced Cappuccino appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Bicycle Laws
August 30, 2021 21:05 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBThe automobile has revolutionized human civilization in countless ways: drive-ins, drive-throughs, drive-ways, parking garages, walk-signals, etc. Cars far outnumber humans […] The post Bicycle Laws appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Toe Rings
August 23, 2021 17:02 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBGuest grumbler: Patricia McCarthy Through the long eons of life on this planet, evolution has sculpted the most efficient, perfect […] The post Toe Rings appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Measuring Things
August 16, 2021 22:05 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBGuest Grumbler: Corey Thompson Previous to the internet age, information sharing across the globe was logistically improbably. Ergo, as civilizations […] The post Measuring Things appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Subway Hate
August 09, 2021 19:14 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThe billions of cells that make up our bodies all require oxygen. Evolution has provided a streamlined solution to this […] The post Subway Hate appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Lengthy Podcasts
August 02, 2021 14:47 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThe internet has reversed the erstwhile stream of entertainment. Content used to flow down to the masses from elite studios; […] The post Lengthy Podcasts appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Organic Food
July 26, 2021 18:47 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBThe universe is a vast, empty vacuum of nothingness, dotted here and there with noxious gasses and dead rocks. Earth, […] The post Organic Food appeared first on Mat Labotka.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
July 19, 2021 19:33 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBOur lives are often based on routine. Easily, we slip into the schedule of work and sleep. But enrichment comes […] The post High Fructose Corn Syrup appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Gate Crowding
July 12, 2021 17:08 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBHumankind loves a crowd. We are a social animal. The ‘gatherer’ in ‘Hunter/Gatherer’ may often be mistaken for gathering of […] The post Gate Crowding appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Individualized Plans
June 14, 2021 13:30 - 14 minutes - 14 MBThe modern world that we’ve created is driven by algorithms. Every human is numbered at birth, every car has a […] The post Individualized Plans appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Umbrellas
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBIn the vast expanse of the universe, Life is seemingly unique to Earth. When we discover new planets, the very […] The post Umbrellas appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Paper Towels
June 01, 2021 00:03 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBAs the universe erodes into entropy, humankind instinctively tantrums against nature’s inevitable transition into chaos. We like order. Whether it’s […] The post Paper Towels appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Absolutes
May 24, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBGuest Grumbler: Michael Giansiracusa “Never has the world been more divided. Every single person is always at peak rage. The […] The post Absolutes appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Overhead Lighting
May 10, 2021 15:44 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBGuest grumbler: Hannah Karpenko In mankind’s eternal quest to bring light into the darkness, we have unlocked maddening varieties of […] The post Overhead Lighting appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Twelve Hour Clocks
May 03, 2021 17:54 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBGuest Grumbler: Allyson Boate Since the dawn of civilization, humanity has stared toward the heavens, calculating the movement of the […] The post Twelve Hour Clocks appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Oscar Films
April 26, 2021 17:58 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn a world – still reeling from the echoes of accusations of a rigged election – a shady entity of […] The post Oscar Films appeared first on Mat Labotka.
National Day Calendar
April 19, 2021 18:02 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBHumankind was not meant to toil away in a daily grind. We are a social animal, and while work is […] The post National Day Calendar appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Garnishes
April 12, 2021 16:39 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBGuest Grumbler: Kris Ortiz Water, while necessary for life to exist, is boring; but a bright splash of yellow and […] The post Garnishes appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Hair
April 05, 2021 17:14 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBGuest Grumbler: Kim Gant Our hair is precious. It’s our personality. It’s our identity. Every single day we fix our […] The post Hair appeared first on Mat Labotka.
A.I. Morality
March 29, 2021 15:37 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIt is the dawn of a new existential era for humankind. Technology heretofore existed to assist human tasks. Machines now […] The post A.I. Morality appeared first on Mat Labotka.
What Can I Bring
March 22, 2021 18:03 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBGuest grumbler: Bill Janisse Humankind is a social animal. From gathering around a fire to grandiose ballroom cotillions, socializing is […] The post What Can I Bring appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Phantom Drip
March 15, 2021 16:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBFrench press, pour-over, cold-brew, or nitro-draught? The search for the perfect cup of coffee is the modern day alchemy. But […] The post Phantom Drip appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Jeans in Bed
March 08, 2021 18:41 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBGuest Grumbler: Rocio Mendez Nightclothes come in a multitude of genres. As a child, pajamas are a comfy cosplay of […] The post Jeans in Bed appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Pronouncing February
March 01, 2021 18:04 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThere is no question on the linguistic abuses of the English language. The labyrinthian guidelines and the chaotic use of […] The post Pronouncing February appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Football Rules
February 22, 2021 18:07 - 16 minutes - 15 MBAmerica’s most ostentatious contribution to the art of sport; the gridiron of goliaths in our modern day coliseums that fight […] The post Football Rules appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Gift Giving
February 15, 2021 18:21 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBGuest grumbler: Spencer Hadel Generosity sometimes seems like a dwindling trait. The fast-paced, cynical world we inhabit would scoff off […] The post Gift Giving appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Butter Knives
February 08, 2021 17:51 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBA properly set table requires a daunting amount of silverware. Each tool in its proper place has a specific function […] The post Butter Knives appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Double Parking
February 01, 2021 17:36 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThere was a plague in this city before the Corona Virus. A biblical-sized plague with an infection rate of one-hundred […] The post Double Parking appeared first on Mat Labotka.
iPad Registers
January 25, 2021 17:37 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBTraditionally, transactions at stores and restaurants involve nothing more than communicating with a store representative. That employee then handles all […] The post iPad Registers appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Sport Utility Vehicles
January 18, 2021 17:26 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBPicture the American dream of the open road, the rugged outdoorsman traverses the high-desert of the wild west. The dawning […] The post Sport Utility Vehicles appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Peanut Butter Desserts
January 11, 2021 19:52 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBGuest Grumbler: Danae Ervin Peanut butter is a classic staple of American food stuffs. It is, to most of us, […] The post Peanut Butter Desserts appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Resolutions
January 04, 2021 18:15 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAs with the blind optimism of an impromptu, liquor-fueled, Las Vegas wedding, New Years Eve is a time to blurt […] The post Resolutions appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Blaming 2020
December 28, 2020 17:35 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBLike sand through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives… typically. But the days of 2020 were a […] The post Blaming 2020 appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Sponges
December 14, 2020 19:53 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBGuest Grumbler: Jonathan Zapata Some people argue that the modern consumer is too detached from food production, but what about […] The post Sponges appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Ketchup
December 07, 2020 17:59 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBHumanity, in its diversity, has created a vast menu of limitless cuisine. The intricacies of delicacies are as numerous and […] The post Ketchup appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Christmas Music
November 23, 2020 18:55 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBThe Winter Solstice approacheth. While the days grow shorter, we begin preparations for a long winter with everybody’s favorite, age-old, […] The post Christmas Music appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Door Handles
November 16, 2020 17:45 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBDoors have always captivated the human imagination. Portals to undiscovered locations, thresholds that block nefarious faeries, secret hideouts with secret […] The post Door Handles appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Grumble Blocking
November 02, 2020 18:33 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBCasual passing of judgement is fundamental to the human experience. Communication is not unique to Mankind; dolphins and bees, for […] The post Grumble Blocking appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Pumpkin Spice Lattes
October 26, 2020 16:37 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAll Hallow’s Eve is upon us. The darkness creeps in earlier and earlier. The trees have shed their leaves, leaving […] The post Pumpkin Spice Lattes appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Underwear
October 19, 2020 15:51 - 15 minutes - 14 MBGuest Grumbler: Virginia Rupert Some might wear their hearts on their sleeve, but all of us cover our unmentionable bits […] The post Underwear appeared first on Mat Labotka.
Cigarette Filters
October 12, 2020 17:21 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBCigarettes are cool..? All of our 70’s era heroes smoked. You what’s not cool? Safety gear. James Bond drinks martinis […] The post Cigarette Filters appeared first on Mat Labotka.