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

The exchange of money for goods and services is the cornerstone of civilization. Goods have value, and money has value; […]
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The exchange of money for goods and services is the cornerstone of civilization. Goods have value, and money has value; […] The post Tipping in Advance appeared first on Mat Labotka.

The exchange of money for goods and services is the cornerstone of civilization. Goods have value, and money has value; […]
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Tipping in Advance

Humanity has a natural inclination toward gossip. It’s an instinctive need that we’re constantly up to date on what’s happening. […]
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Humanity has a natural inclination toward gossip. It’s an instinctive need that we’re constantly up to date on what’s happening. […] The post The News appeared first on Mat Labotka.

Humanity has a natural inclination toward gossip. It’s an instinctive need that we’re constantly up to date on what’s happening. […]
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The News

Water is the element of Life. The origins of life on earth may be enshrouded in mystery, but that it […]
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Water is the element of Life. The origins of life on earth may be enshrouded in mystery, but that it […] The post Half-Full Beverages appeared first on Mat Labotka.

Water is the element of Life. The origins of life on earth may be enshrouded in mystery, but that it […]
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Half-Full Beverages

Since the dawn of Humankind, we have looked to the heavens for answers. The sun has always been our clock, […]
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Since the dawn of Humankind, we have looked to the heavens for answers. The sun has always been our clock, […] The post Leap Day appeared first on Mat Labotka.

Since the dawn of Humankind, we have looked to the heavens for answers. The sun has always been our clock, […]
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Leap Day

Life on Earth has evolved in a heartless, gladiatorial gauntlet of Survival of the Fittest. The eventual apex Champion of […]
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Life on Earth has evolved in a heartless, gladiatorial gauntlet of Survival of the Fittest. The eventual apex Champion of […] The post Pillows appeared first on Mat Labotka.

Life on Earth has evolved in a heartless, gladiatorial gauntlet of Survival of the Fittest. The eventual apex Champion of […]
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Pillows

This President’s Day, America comes together to celebrate – like every holiday – the things that matter most to our […]
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This President’s Day, America comes together to celebrate – like every holiday – the things that matter most to our […]
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Sales

The Plant Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom have always lived in a delicate, symbiotic peace. The animals kindly exhale carbon […]
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The Plant Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom have always lived in a delicate, symbiotic peace. The animals kindly exhale carbon […] The post Flowers appeared first on Mat Labotka.

The Plant Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom have always lived in a delicate, symbiotic peace. The animals kindly exhale carbon […]
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Flowers

Humanity is a duality.  ‘Humanity’ is defined by us, our species, humans, the animal that rose above all other beasts […]
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Humanity is a duality.&nbsp; ‘Humanity’ is defined by us, our species, humans, the animal that rose above all other beasts […]
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The Word ‘Just’

How privileged we have become, to love the snow. The pretty, white blanket has become a plaything to draw angels […]
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How privileged we have become, to love the snow. The pretty, white blanket has become a plaything to draw angels […] The post Snow appeared first on Mat Labotka.

How privileged we have become, to love the snow. The pretty, white blanket has become a plaything to draw angels […]
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Snow

As the long arc of the universe slowly degrades toward entropy, so too is the path of our humanly bodies […]
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As the long arc of the universe slowly degrades toward entropy, so too is the path of our humanly bodies […]
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Tension

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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