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- Ep# 23 Live at The Loch
Grab your favorite set of dice, print out some super fresh character sheets and join us on-location for this week's episode...LIVE at the Loch! Join Brooke and Sarah from the newest gaming establishment in the Duluth/Superior area, The Loch Cafe and Games. Have you been looking for a reason to get into Dungeons and Dragons? This is the episode for you. We fae-trap a few unsuspecting gamers (spoilers, we actually knew most of them before the episode...except Landon, who is an ABSOLUTE JOY, by the way) and convince them to share their harrowing tales of adventure, intrigue, and drama. We laugh, we cry, we are devasted by the story of Trinket the Wooden Octopus (RIP). And if you're thinking...hmmm, I'm actually not that into Dungeons & Dragons...FEAR NOT. Our nerdom knows no bounds. We talk video games, streaming, online gaming, Yu-gi-oh! (Sarah may or may not admit that she's a Yu-gi-oh! girlie), Magic the Gathering, World of Warcraft, and so much more.
Thank you to Jessica, Madison, Landon, Joel, and Walker for sharing your stories and spilling the piping hot gaming tea. You made this episode possible. Another HUGE THANK YOU to Matt and Erin Glesner (Sarah's bro and Sis-in-law), owners of The Loch Cafe and Games, for letting us record in your space and for always being tireless supporters of the pod from the beginning. We appreciate you so much!
You can keep up with Landon on Youtube Here and via his Twitch handle @ClearCODM
Also, Matt and Sarah both want to shout out our Mom. Ma...thank you for always believing in us so that we can continuously do all the weird stuff that we have consistently done since childhood. Those Godzilla movie marathons, walks in the forest, and encouragement of who we are shaped us. Thank you so so much.
Sarah would also like to shout out her other brother, Tom, who recently spent literal hours attempting to teach Sarah how to play Magic the Gathering after she willfully refused to learn how to play for over 25 years. You are incredibly patient.
You can support The Loch by following them on Instagram as @thelochcafeduluth and on Facebook or you can check out their website and you should ABSOLUTELY check out the Kickstarter for Matt, Tristan, and Cam's graphic novel MUD here . The Kickstarter for this first installment runs until November 11th, 2023!!
For all the gamer goblins out there that feel like they won't find their D&D party or their raid partners, keep the faith, we're out here. And no matter what happens...remember, goblins...STAY WEIRD!!!
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Theme music composed and performed by: John William Carlson1 hr 40 min - Ep# 22 It’s SAH-WIN not SAM-HANE
The veil is thinning, Goblins. You might feel it in the air, that crisp chill, the changing quality of the light. That means it's time for one of the most beloved and equally misunderstood celebrations of the year....SAMHAIN!!! Join Brooke and Sarah for a seasonally appropriate chat about the dangers of root vegetables, how to avoid pukkah poop, and the glorious ways that you can bring autumnal holiday traditions into your own home.
We can feel the turning of the Wheel and now is the time to gather your acorns, make those adorable spooky crafts you've let pile up, and prepare a delicious meal to honor your ancestors while you listen to the latest installment of...THE GOBLIN SQUAD!!!!
REMEMBER, GOBLINS: This first round of Goblin Scout Challenges that we offered needs to be sent to us via DM, email, post tags, etc by Halloween 2023 in order to qualify for your free Goblin Scout Badges. After Halloween, we will be changing the format of the scouts and the program offerings. Need a reminder of the challenges:
'For the Birds'Identify 10 different birds in your area
Tip, use the Merlin app (not sponsored) to help with identification
It can be hard to photograph birds in the wild, so if you're able to get the pics, that's awesome! But if you can't, don't worry, you can send us the Species name, date, and county location where you saw it. You can type up your list or take a pic of your list and send it to us!
'A Stone Called Steve Austin'
Find a Hagstone (aka Adderstone)
Usually found by water (seashore, lakeshore, dry river beds) - a Hagstone is any type of stone with a naturally occurring hole all the way through it.
Note - Hagstones are amazing protection amulets and can be worn on a string around your neck or carried in your pocket to ward against negative energy.
'Faer BnB'
Find a fae or haunted building or structure in the forest
- Okay goblins, safety notes need to happen first. Common sense applies with this challenge. Do not do anything illegal or dangerous while attempting to complete this challenge. This is meant to be fun and in no way terrifying or life threatening. All state and local laws apply. Do not trespass to complete this challenge or put yourself in harm's way. We have to say it, but the Goblin Squad is not liable for your decision making here. Be Goblins, Not Gremlins
To complete this challenge, find a stick structure, fairy ring, mossy hollow in a tree, driftwood shelter, or any other locale that could be occupied by either faeries or ghosts out in the forest and send us a pic. We are flexible on this one! So when in doubt, send us a DM.
'2 Craft, 2 Curious'
Use a foraged item in a recipe, craft, or work of art
Here are some ideas, but if you want MORE ideas, make sure to go back and listen to Episodes 11 and 12 for a foraging two parter: Make fried dandelions, a mushroom tincture, dry some flowers, make herb bundles, do some natural clothing dye, whatever your little foragey heart desires. And then tell us about it! Remember, again, safety first. Do not consume anything that you are not 100% certain is edible and safe for you to consume during the course of this challenge.
'Gobby Hobbies'
Which Sarah can never remember but will find the text for and add to these show notes later when she hasn't run out of time. OKAY LOVE YOU, GOBS!
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Theme music composed and performed by: John William Carlson
1 hr 4 min - Ep# 21 Sonia Ruins Everything (The Donkey Queen)
Want to run away to a tamarack bog, create a glorious farm, and surround yourself with donkeys, chickens, and sunflowers? Sonia Horowitz of Amanita Acres has done just that! Join The Goblin Squad on location as we interview Sonia and meet four of the dearest equines around. We get schooled on donkey intelligence, management, and why you absolutely want to avoid getting chomped by their human teeth. Amanita Acres has grown through the hard work and planning of Sonia and her family as they navigate life with livestock in pursuit of their dream farm. From flower growing to a future reindeer herd, Sonia will inspire you to work towards your goals. There is magic in action and this episode may give you the boost to take some mysteriously magical actions of your own. Cackle your way along with us and as always, you know what to do, Goblins…STAY WEIRD!
This episode is decided to L & S, you two are the actual original Goblin Scouts and we never stop telling people how lucky we are to have such amazing junior goblins supporting this podcast. Also...Poultry-geist 4 life.
Program notes:
Sarah mentions in the episode that she’s going to include info on the disease that sheep and goats can pass to cervids. (I’m not going to do that. HA! We will have to look it up together.)
Stay up to date with the happenings on Amanita Acres Here! Bonus: this is where the donkeys are! You can meet Sam, Frodo, Beorn, and Bud through the magic of the tim tams! Go!
GOBLIN SCOUT CHALLENGES: Remember, your chance to earn your first batch of goblin scout button badges only runs until Halloween (October 31st) 2023! Submit your entries to receive your button pack and some free stickers. Check out this POST for challenges.
GOBLIN EMAIL LIST: Sarah has utterly failed at getting the email list together in time for fall. No one is surprised (it’s cool, I’m writing this about myself, don’t get defensive, gobs. I know I’m a hot mess). SOOOOOOO…we really do have a Fall Bucket List for you! Email us [email protected] and say “Give me the Bucket List!!!” and we will send you a free PDF and add you to our mailing list. We will use the mailing list to issue challenges, send out reminders, announce new content, and maybe even share some real world events that you can attend to get your Goblin on! Woot! The PDF is available NOW so send us an email!
Join the Squad!
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Youtube: The Goblin Squad Podcast
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Email: [email protected]
Send an email to us today and we will add you to our list. It doesn’t have to be fancy…it can simply say “STAY WEIRD” We got you! ;-)
1 hr 36 min - Ep# 20 Urban Legends & Mandela Effects
We’ve all heard the rumors and whether we like it or not, we’ve all repeated them…
It’s URBAN LEGEND WEEK, Goblins! From hookhands to Halloween candy horrors, listen along as we cackle our way through a list of our favorite spooky (and not so spooky) tales from childhood.
Urban legends are the viral videos of the 80’s and 90’s. Before things could spread like wildfire over the sordid back alleys of the internet, they were spread on the school bus, during latchkey, at summer camp, and that’s right, Gobs, even by fax machine. At the time of recording, it is our year of the Gob 2023 and chain letters (what? We thought those died out years ago!) are once again making a comeback. This time, however, it’s in vertical video form and a new generation of youths are experiencing the joys of “Forward this to 5 friends or you will have bad luck for 5 years”. With the return of chain letter superstition, Brooke and Sarah felt like it was time to dust off some old favs and talk slumber party lore. Join us in this hilarious time capsule and see if any of these spooky legends influenced your childhood. You will be shocked by how many urban legends are actually inspired by real world events!
Grab a flashlight, turn off your dome light, and above all else, remember, Goblins….STAY WEIRD!
NEWS:
GOBLIN SCOUT CHALLENGES: Remember, your chance to earn your first batch of goblin scout button badges only runs until Halloween (October 31st) 2023! Submit your entries to receive your button pack and some free stickers. Check out this POST for challenges.
GOBLIN EMAIL LIST: Sarah has utterly failed at getting the email list together in time for fall. No one is surprised (it’s cool, I’m writing this about myself, don’t get defensive, gobs. I know I’m a hot mess). SOOOOOOO…we really do have a Fall Bucket List for you! Email us [email protected] and say “Give me the Bucket List!!!” and we will send you a free PDF and add you to our mailing list. We will use the mailing list to issue challenges, send out reminders, announce new content, and maybe even share some real-world events that you can attend to get your Goblin on! Woot! The PDF is available NOW so send us an email!
Join the Squad!
Instagram: @goblinsquadpodcast
Tiktok: @goblinsquadpodcast
Youtube: The Goblin Squad Podcast
Spotify: The Goblin Squad Podcast
Apple Podcast:The Goblin Squad Podcast
Email: [email protected]
Send an email to us today and we will add you to our list. It doesn’t have to be fancy…it can simply say “STAY WEIRD” We got you! ;-)
Theme music composed and performed by: John William Carlson
1 hr 41 min - Ep# 19 Brownies & The FaeHave you been noticing peculiar happenings around your home lately? Does your cat get spooked and stare off into the dark? Have your items gone missing only to pop back up in unusual places? Maybe you see something just there...out of the corner of your eye...can you see it?? Don't look directly or it will vanish in a flash! You may be experiencing the presence of a Brownie! Known by many names: Hobgoblins, Tomte, Nisse, Urisk, Domovoy; these beings are said to occupy the unused and in-between spaces in our homes and communities. Tales of these mostly benevolent creatures exist from cultures all over the world and in many cultures, they once were an integral part of daily life!In this week's episode, join Brooke and Sarah for our first ever potential Brownie encounter. We're not saying all the weird crap that has been going on in and around The Red Room is because of the Fae Folk, but we're not NOT saying it. All we know is that after a little offering and some household tidying, it's been a lot less mischief and way more magic around these parts lately. Learn what these hardworking hearth dwellers like around the home, a little bit of history on the possible origin of Brownie folklore, and a clear list of what to AVOID if you want to stay on the good side of the Fae Folk. We have it on good authority (Betty the cat...I mean, she has authority but its actual goodness is up for debate) that our offering and brownie effigy have done the trick. But you know that we aren't going to be taking it down any time soon. Better safe than sorry, especially when it comes to an easily offended hobgoblin. Sweep those hearths, dust those shelves, and above all else, Goblins, you know what to do...STAY WEIRD!Goodreads Episode Book ListJoin the Squad!Instagram: @goblinsquadpodcastTiktok: @goblinsquadpodcastYoutube: The Goblin Squad PodcastSpotify: The Goblin Squad PodcastApple Podcast:The Goblin Squad PodcastEmail: [email protected]Email List Coming Soon!Theme music composed and performed by: John William Carlson1 hr 8 min
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- Ep# 17 Spooky Season Prep (The Red Room is Haunted)This is not a drill, Goblins! Spooky season is just around the corner. It's time for one of our favorite celebrations of the Fall season: Mabon aka Witches' Thanksgiving. On September 23rd, we will celebrate the autumnal equinox, a day of 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness. This sabbat marks the change in energy flow from growth and unbridled summer energy into harvest, contemplation, change, and release.Join Brooke and Sarah as they discuss ways to celebrate Mabon and the beginning of the most beloved season...Spooky. There are tips, craft ideas, offerings, a meditation that you can adopt for your own ceremony and so much more! Now...while we had every intention of making this episode a soft, celebratory look into a cozy kitchen witch autumn, this one went off the rails almost IMMEDIATELY. Because let's be honest, are we witches? Yes. But we are GOBLIN witches, so light and love is really unhinged Al Pacino voices and constant swears. This one is a wild ride but hang in there because there's a lil something in it for you too.We are launching a Goblin Squad Mailing List! As of time of the episode going live, we are having some technical difficulties (what's new? When gathering trinkets, acorns, and bat wings to craft this digital communication, you gotta break a few eggs...or whatever goblin saying we're going with today.) These show notes will be updated along with the link to join our mailing list and receive your own FREE fall bucket list to fill out and complete your spooky szn activities!We love you, Goblins. As always, you know what to do...STAY WEIRD.P.S. DON'T FORGET to continue your Goblin Scout Challenges! When you have completed 3, send in the proof to us and you will receive your first THREE GS pins for free. But this opportunity only lasts until October 31st, 2023! No cap.Join the Squad!Instagram: @goblinsquadpodcastTiktok: @goblinsquadpodcastYoutube: The Goblin Squad PodcastSpotify: The Goblin Squad PodcastApple Podcast:The Goblin Squad PodcastEmail: [email protected]Email List Coming Soon!Theme music composed and performed by: John William Carlson1 hr 33 min
- Ep# 16 Gobby Hobbies (So, You Wanna be an Artist?)Making art... for many of us, it's the dream! Creating something from our own imagination or in cooperation with other goblins can be an incredibly joyful experience. But it's not always as magical and effortless as it may appear. Art block, imposter syndrome, haters, and more can get in the way of your ability to create and craft. Join The Goblin Squad as we discuss our own journey as artists and the struggles that we face on a daily basis as we attempt to get out of our own way and MAKE ART!On a serious note, Goblins, we are here for you. If you are struggling to find your footing or you feel like your work is no good, we are here to tell you, you're doing great. Really. We believe in you, 100%, without hesitation. There were times throughout both of our lives when things would have been a lot better if someone had extended a hand or a DM or whatever communication is (what is life, anyway??) to say "hey, you're okay. You're trying, you're getting up, you're doing the dang thing. It's still okay. Keep making stuff, keep showing up, keep ignoring the crap that other people say and find your goblins. Trust us, your people are out there".... SPOILERS! HERE WE ARE! If you are even reading these show notes, guess what, bud? You're a goblin. So welcome to the squad, friend. It's normal to think negative stuff about your work, it's normal to think you suck at making art, it's normal to think you should be farther along in your art career. Just because it's normal to have those thoughts, doesn't make it true. Listen to the episode, trust us on this one, okay? Because if you listen to this wacky podcast, there are a few things we want you to take away from this episode:1. If you need someone to look at your work or you need a signal boost...Hit us up!!2. Don't despair. For real.3. In the immortal words of Qveen Herby..." WE NEED YOUR ART!" You are the only you, in this form, in this time, with a completely unique perspective. Your voice is one of a kind. And if we've learned anything from recording this podcast, it's that the world always needs more Goblins.P.S. Olaf Ohman's ghost may or may not make a guest appearance in this episode...and gives the heebs and jeebs to both Brooke and Sarah.And another thing...Don't forget to enter those Goblin Scout Challenges once they're complete! For deets on the challenges and deadlines, follow us on the socials.As always and with so much love...Stay Weird, Goblins. Stay Weird.Join the Squad!Instagram: @goblinsquadpodcastTiktok: @goblinsquadpodcastYoutube: The Goblin Squad PodcastSpotify: The Goblin Squad PodcastApple Podcast:The Goblin Squad PodcastEmail: [email protected]Theme music composed and performed by: John William Carlson1 hr 51 min
- Ep# 15 Midwest Lake Monsters
As requested by you, The Goblins, here it is...THE LAKE MONSTER EP! We are covering four of our favorite aquatic anomalies from the good ol' Midwest. Does Sarah invent radically inaccurate lake dimensions? Maybe. Does it take an embarrassingly long amount of time for her to realize this completely ludicrous measurement? Yes, like a noticeable length of ignorance. But the bonkers measurements just keep coming as we discuss the Devil's Lake Monsters, South Bay Bessie, Hodag, Rocky, and The Beast of Busco. This is possibly one of our favorite episodes to date. Nothing inspires interest in a monster hunt like a lake cryptid sighting. From the iconic 1934 Loch Ness photo to modern movies featuring creatures from the deep, people remain fascinated by the possibility that something terrifying lives beneath the surface of dark waters...
But we didn't pick those monsters!
Listen along as Brooke & Sarah cackle their way through some of the most endearing lake monsters they could find and start a legit obsession with the beloved mascot of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. This episode has facts, it has absolute codswallop, it has Babe Ruth tall tales, and best of all, it has monsters that sound like they were made up by the most creative 1st grader ever.
A serious note from Sarah and Brooke:
Shout out and GIGANTIC THANK YOU to all of you for coming back and listening to our show. We are so grateful for each of you. This show has quickly become an absolutely essential creative endeavor for both of us and we can't believe anyone out there actually listens to us. We are both proud of The Goblin Squad and the authenticity of the community growing around this podcast. If you could do us a solid and boost the signal to get this podcast into the hands of more weirdos like us, that would be amazing. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your preferred pod platform, and if you have a minute, and could give us a review, that would be amazing. You are the best goblins ever!
OH YEAH, Don't forget about the Goblin Squad Button Challenges running until October 31, 2023 and the "Season One Original Flashsheet" Giveaway! Details for both on Instagram and Facebook, see the links below to follow along. Stay Weird!
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Theme music composed and performed by: John William Carlson
1 hr 24 min - Ep# 14.5 Summered Too Close to the Sun
Annnnnnnnnd we're back! After starting the summer off strong, we may have flown with our goblin wax wings a little too close to the heavens and came crashing back down to Earth. Literally. Don't worry, the Goblin Squad has recovered and is BACK! Join us for another in-between episode as we recap where the hell we've been and share a little more of what's to come in "Season 2" of your fav podcast ;-) Oh yeah, and another thing....
GOBLIN SCOUT CHALLENGES ARE HERE!!
You may remember in previous episodes we soft-launched "The Goblin Scouts" in which you, our fantastic moss-covered listeners, sent in images of you or your loved ones doing goblin activities or sharing your goblin hobbies. If you are listening to this episode and thinking to yourself, I have no idea what they are talking about...GO BACK and listen to the rest of season one. As promised in this week's episode, here is a list of the current Goblin Scout Challenges:
'For the Birds'
Identify 10 different birds in your area
- Tip, use the Merlin app (not sponsored) to help with identification
- It can be hard to photograph birds in the wild, so if you're able to get the pics, that's awesome! But if you can't, don't worry, you can send us the Species name, date, and county location where you saw it. You can type up your list or take a pic of your list and send it to us!
'A Stone Called Steve Austin'
Find a Hagstone (aka Adderstone)
- Usually found by water (seashore, lakeshore, dry river beds) - a Hagstone is any type of stone with a naturally occurring hole all the way through it.
- Note - Hagstones are amazing protection amulets and can be worn on a string around your neck or carried in your pocket to ward against negative energy.
'Faer BnB'
Find a fae or haunted building or structure in the forest
- Okay goblins, safety notes need to happen first. Common sense applies with this challenge. Do not do anything illegal or dangerous while attempting to complete this challenge. This is meant to be fun and in no way terrifying or life threatening. All state and local laws apply. Do not trespass to complete this challenge or put yourself in harm's way. We have to say it, but the Goblin Squad is not liable for your decision making here. Be Goblins, Not Gremlins.
- To complete this challenge, find a stick structure, fairy ring, mossy hollow in a tree, driftwood shelter, or any other locale that could be occupied by either faeries or ghosts out in the forest and send us a pic. We are flexible on this one! So when in doubt, send us a DM.
'2 Craft, 2 Curious'
Use a foraged item in a recipe, craft, or work of art
- Here are some ideas, but if you want MORE ideas, make sure to go back and listen to Episodes 11 and 12 for a foraging two parter: Make fried dandelions, a mushroom tincture, dry some flowers, make herb bundles, do some natural clothing dye, whatever your little foragey heart desires. And then tell us about it! Remember, again, safety first. Do not consume anything that you are not 100% certain is edible and safe for you to consume during the course of this challenge.
You can submit your completed challenges via DM on the socials or if that's not your thing, send us an email! [email protected]
COMPLETE ANY THREE of these challenges by October 31st, 2023 and we will send you your very own Goblin Scout Challenge pin three pack. After the challenge deadline, these free pins are going to be transfigured into some other goblin scout perk and will no longer be available via the challenge so get on it!
And until next time, Goblins, you know what to do....STAY WEIRD!
Love,
Brooke & Sarah
Join the Squad!Instagram: @goblinsquadpodcast
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Theme music composed and performed by: John William Carlson John, we love our theme music so much!
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About The Goblin Squad Podcast
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Every week, join goblins Sarah & Brooke as they 'peel back the moss' on everything from cryptids to Mt. Everest. They find the 'weird' in everything, and CELEBRATE it.