John Locke tells us that all men are endowed with certain natural rights, those of Life, Liberty, and Property. And we love Property. Whether from late night infomercials or antique shopping, we are all material girls. We surround ourselves with X-Boxes and Labubus and clothes; especially clothes. And when we venture out of our homes there is always the debate of what Property to bring – do I need a water bottle? An umbrella? My entire library of books? And then there comes a vacation, where we venture away for days or weeks. What am I going to feel like wearing eight days from now? How do I filter my possessions? Why should I suffer through not having all of my comforts just to experience another culture? Free yourself from your worldly chains with Mat and Veronique as we relive the immigrant experience of dragging everything we own across the Atlantic through the panicked anxiety of Overpacking!



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John Locke tells us that all men are endowed with certain natural rights, those of Life, Liberty, and Property. And we love Property. Whether from late night infomercials or antique shopping, we are all material girls. We surround ourselves with X-Boxes and Labubus and clothes; especially clothes. And when we venture out of our homes there is always the debate of what Property to bring – do I need a water bottle? An umbrella? My entire library of books? And then there comes a vacation, where we venture away for days or weeks. What am I going to feel like wearing eight days from now? How do I filter my possessions? Why should I suffer through not having all of my comforts just to experience another culture? Free yourself from your worldly chains with Mat and Veronique as we relive the immigrant experience of dragging everything we own across the Atlantic through the panicked anxiety of Overpacking! *Grumbles are specifically off-the-cuff, no research went into this grumble. _____________________________________ Support the show and become a Grumble Kid! Patreon.com/GrumbleGoat Join the adventure in Mat’s novel!!! Amazon | Audible _____________________________________ For more information or to share: GrumbleGoatPodcast.com Grumble Goat on Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Follow your hosts: Mat | Veronique The post Overpacking appeared first on Mat Labotka.

John Locke tells us that all men are endowed with certain natural rights, those of Life, Liberty, and Property. And we love Property. Whether from late night infomercials or antique shopping, we are all material girls. We surround ourselves with X-Boxes and Labubus and clothes; especially clothes. And when we venture out of our homes there is always the debate of what Property to bring – do I need a water bottle? An umbrella? My entire library of books? And then there comes a vacation, where we venture away for days or weeks. What am I going to feel like wearing eight days from now? How do I filter my possessions? Why should I suffer through not having all of my comforts just to experience another culture? Free yourself from your worldly chains with Mat and Veronique as we relive the immigrant experience of dragging everything we own across the Atlantic through the panicked anxiety of Overpacking!



*Grumbles are specifically off-the-cuff, no research went into this grumble.



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Support the show and become a Grumble Kid! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/GrumbleGoat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon.com/GrumbleGoat</a> Join the adventure in Mat’s novel!!! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mat-Labotka/e/B09QLFJ8GY" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/B09RPF73ZK/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-295958&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_295958_rh_us" rel="noopener noreferrer">Audible</a>



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Overpacking

Wanderlust is embedded into the human DNA. It is as much a part of us as thirst or hunger, and just as powerful a motivator. Humanity did not cross the Bering Strait because Asia ran out of space, we crossed because it was there. We spread across the world like a global pandemic, and now that we have airplanes, that pandemic has become airborne. Travelers traverse everywhere, and thus citizens of foreign lands need a place to put all these explorers. Just like airports have customs lines, and the Everglades has Alligator Alcatraz, popular cities have Tourist Traps. Some random, worthless artifact is given Can’t-Miss status and these groups flock to line-up and self-contain. But if your goal is to explore a new city, why waste time taking a selfie at the most photographed places in the world? Blend in with Mat and Veronique as we seek out new life and new civilizations by boldly going where everyone else already lined up for Tourist Stuff!



*Grumbles are specifically off-the-cuff, no research went into this grumble.



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Wanderlust is embedded into the human DNA. It is as much a part of us as thirst or hunger, and just as powerful a motivator. Humanity did not cross the Bering Strait because Asia ran out of space, we crossed because it was there. We spread across the world like a global pandemic, and now that we have airplanes, that pandemic has become airborne. Travelers traverse everywhere, and thus citizens of foreign lands need a place to put all these explorers. Just like airports have customs lines, and the Everglades has Alligator Alcatraz, popular cities have Tourist Traps. Some random, worthless artifact is given Can’t-Miss status and these groups flock to line-up and self-contain. But if your goal is to explore a new city, why waste time taking a selfie at the most photographed places in the world? Blend in with Mat and Veronique as we seek out new life and new civilizations by boldly going where everyone else already lined up for Tourist Stuff! *Grumbles are specifically off-the-cuff, no research went into this grumble. _____________________________________ Support the show and become a Grumble Kid! Patreon.com/GrumbleGoat Join the adventure in Mat’s novel!!! Amazon | Audible _____________________________________ For more information or to share: GrumbleGoatPodcast.com Grumble Goat on Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Follow your hosts: Mat | Veronique The post Tourist Stuff appeared first on Mat Labotka.

Wanderlust is embedded into the human DNA. It is as much a part of us as thirst or hunger, and just as powerful a motivator. Humanity did not cross the Bering Strait because Asia ran out of space, we crossed because it was there. We spread across the world like a global pandemic, and now that we have airplanes, that pandemic has become airborne. Travelers traverse everywhere, and thus citizens of foreign lands need a place to put all these explorers. Just like airports have customs lines, and the Everglades has Alligator Alcatraz, popular cities have Tourist Traps. Some random, worthless artifact is given Can’t-Miss status and these groups flock to line-up and self-contain. But if your goal is to explore a new city, why waste time taking a selfie at the most photographed places in the world? Blend in with Mat and Veronique as we seek out new life and new civilizations by boldly going where everyone else already lined up for Tourist Stuff!



*Grumbles are specifically off-the-cuff, no research went into this grumble.



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Support the show and become a Grumble Kid! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/GrumbleGoat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patreon.com/GrumbleGoat</a> Join the adventure in Mat’s novel!!! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mat-Labotka/e/B09QLFJ8GY" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/B09RPF73ZK/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-295958&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_295958_rh_us" rel="noopener noreferrer">Audible</a>



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Tourist Stuff

Humankind is set apart from the rest of the Kingdom of Animals.  For instance, our thumbs are backward.  But the […]
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Humankind is set apart from the rest of the Kingdom of Animals.&nbsp; For instance, our thumbs are backward.&nbsp; But the […]
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Grumbles

The end is nigh.  The Fourth Horseman, Conquest, has just reared his head in Russia, joining his brothers Pestilence, Famine, […]
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The end is nigh.&nbsp; The Fourth Horseman, Conquest, has just reared his head in Russia, joining his brothers Pestilence, Famine, […]
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The Apocalypse

Since time immemorial, humanity has looked to its elders for sage wisdom. Crows feet carry more respect than an Ivy […]
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Since time immemorial, humanity has looked to its elders for sage wisdom. Crows feet carry more respect than an Ivy […]
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Calling Women Girl

A home is a sacred concept. A healthy mind requires a safe haven that we can call our own. The […]
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A home is a sacred concept. A healthy mind requires a safe haven that we can call our own. The […]
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Roommates

The digital age has changed the way humankind interacts with the world. The sun is a convenient light source, but […]
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The digital age has changed the way humankind interacts with the world. The sun is a convenient light source, but […]
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Valentines Day

There is, in humankind, an innate desire for exploration. We long to see what’s just over the horizon. We turn […]
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There is, in humankind, an innate desire for exploration. We long to see what’s just over the horizon. We turn […]
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Being Away

Ownership is something that humankind takes very seriously. For real estate we have deeds. For vehicles we have titles. For […]
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Ownership is something that humankind takes very seriously. For real estate we have deeds. For vehicles we have titles. For […]
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Dibs – Chicago Style

Of the many types of conflict humanity faces, the supreme first-world conflict of the modern age is Man vs. Boredom. […]
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Of the many types of conflict humanity faces, the supreme first-world conflict of the modern age is Man vs. Boredom. […]
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Streaming Algorithms

In ages past, on a cold and drizzly night, weary travelers might have boarded their horses and themselves at a […]
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In ages past, on a cold and drizzly night, weary travelers might have boarded their horses and themselves at a […]
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Fast Food Menus

Humanity has always longed to peek into the future. Soothsayers and shamans have long bilked the laymen with promises of […]
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Humanity has always longed to peek into the future. Soothsayers and shamans have long bilked the laymen with promises of […]
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New Year’s Eve

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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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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