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The Goat American Novel

Think Bunnicula the Vampire Rabbit meets Babe the Pig, but it’s all goats. An all-ages barnyard gothic podcast from subversive family storyteller Hilde Festerling.
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S2 Episode 8: The Russian Revolution

In which Mama Chichi finds some of her kids, Sawyer loses one of his, the pigs take leave of their senses or perhaps find all their marbles for the first time in their lives, and the farm is visited by a mysterious stranger from Goatko Ono's past... Special thanks this week to the real FM, June Heggarty, and the channeled ghost of Thunder the Saanen billy goat.

Jul 07, 202548 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Season 2 Episode Seven: Clover's Big Night

In which Clover the boss sheep shows up, Queen to Queen, we learn about 19th century patent medicine, and there is a gruesome but satisfying resolution to a neighborhood pest problem.

Jun 19, 202543 minSeason 2Ep. 20

S2 Episode Six: I'm Still Not Sure How This Restraining Order Thing Works

In which the Sawyer continues his attempts to contain the nanny goats, who continue their attempt to find the bottom of a barrel of cherry brandy, And, FM deepens her acquaintance with her new vegan karaoke friends And, Grazzo pulls Layla back into the rainy night for yet another spooky supernatural mission.... into the Westerly barn. Come see our live show! June 07, 2pm, Village Books Fairhaven. It's an all-ages entertainment in the style of an old Radio play... Reserve your seat here!...

Jun 03, 202543 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Live Show and Interview and Knott, a Podcast

Announcing our first Live Podcast Show! at Village Books in Bellingham June 07, pm. A free entertainment for families in the style of an old time Radio play... Reserve your seats here! Also, this special episode contains our interview with friend-of-the-show Ben West, in which we get into the hows and whos and whys of The Goat American Novel. Also: Check out our story about dolls on Knott, A Podcast . Andrew Knott is a very funny, very honest writer who speaks the humbling truth about being a wr...

May 26, 20251 hrSeason 2Ep. 13

Episode 5: Chores for Ghosts

In which Grazzo is compelled- by the ghost to ghost hotline- to return to the earthly realm to do some very important farm chores. Thank you as always to our amazing cast, Ursula Buker Johnny Buker Gabriel Alden Caleb Alden, to the musicians of the electric unicorn studio session, and to you, the listener.

Apr 25, 202552 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2 Episode 4: You Will Contain the Goats

You Will Contain the Goats: In which everyone seems to be on an ill-fated mission, and we see how the kids up in the barn are faring after their battle with the tiger.

Mar 23, 202546 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2 Episode 3: Why Rams Great Till They Gotta Be Great?

In which the Milk and Wool Producing Society Convenes, Layla films the greatest Yousnap video of all time, and the wider world is lured into the drama unfolding in the four farms neighborhood.

Mar 01, 202546 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2 Episode Two: Eggplant Croquant

In which we catch up with the goats in the barn, and also check in at Millicent's house, where some goats may or may not be hidden in a blanket fort, and a man may or may not be screaming. ----- Thanks as always to Ursula Buker, Gabriel Alden, Caleb Alden, Johnny Buker, Erin Alden, Courtney Lyons, Amanda Laughtland aka Myra Grass, the musicians of the Electric Unicorn sessions, and the Steam Brass Band for their ongoing excellent contributions! Where to find me: The Goat American Novel website: ...

Feb 08, 202551 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2 Episode 1: Take the Dog Out for Her Exorcism

We're back! The nanny goats rally around a plan to recover their missing kids by performing an exorcism on the farm dog. But are great love poems really capable of releasing the demon inside the dog? Hilde's article on podcasting with her whole family About the music of the Goat American Novel Thanks as always to Ursula Buker, Gabriel Alden, Caleb Alden, Johnny Buker, Erin Alden, Courtney Lyons, the musicians of the Electric Unicorn sessions, and the Steam Brass Band for their ongoing excellent ...

Jan 24, 202553 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode 12: The Ascendance of Arcturix

In this Season Finale, the existing high caprine drama collides with the imagination and practical skills of a little brother on the move. Will all the rising action be wrapped up? No, listeners, we are still in the middle of our saga, but this double episode will settle some questions and hopefully, leave you in bleeting eagerness for Season Two. It's a long one! Double length, listen as you please at your own pace. Thanks for being our listeners. Thanks as always to Ursula Buker, Gabriel Alden...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: Everybody Loves Farmer Boy

In which some go totally Crackergoat, and some tell our Farmer Boy how they really feel. Featuring an epic showdown between Sawyer, champion of the underdog, and Scott, the guy who can't be fussed to pick the soul of the underdog out of the cracks in his $900 sneakers. Thanks as always to Ursula Buker, Gabriel Alden, Caleb Alden, Johnny Buker, Erin Alden, Courtney Lyons, the musicians of the Electric Unicorn sessions, and the Steam Brass Band for their ongoing excellent contributions! Where to f...

Jul 03, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: There's a Gate In The Floor

In which the dangers lurking in the barn begin to reveal themselves. And family dinner gets heated when the new neighbor drops by to borrow some hay. Thanks as always to Ursula Buker, Gabriel Alden, Caleb Alden, Johnny Buker, Erin Alden, Courtney Lyons, the musicians of the Electric Unicorn sessions, and the Steam Brass Band for their ongoing excellent contributions! Where to find me: The Goat American Novel website: https://goatamericannovel.podbean.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goa...

Jun 14, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9: Smash it, Silver. Smash it Good

In which an unlikely trio of young goats find an old, high, cracked window, and they smash it good. Goatko Ono shares her wisdom, and her wisdom is kinda gross. Thanks as always to Ursula Buker, Gabriel Alden, Caleb Alden, Johnny Buker, Erin Alden, Courtney Lyons, the musicians of the Electric Unicorn sessions, and the Steam Brass Band for their ongoing excellent contributions! Today's crashing smashing waves pounding sounds were made possible by Foley artists animationisac, sclolex, goldendiaph...

May 31, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Who, Exactly, Has Got The Power?

In which a meeting of the Milk and Wool Producing Animals Society collides with a daisy chain, and the yearlings' Demonic Possession theory collides with the awesome force of Squirrel Power. But who, really, has got the power? Thanks as always to Ursula Buker, Gabriel Alden, Caleb Alden, Johnny Buker, Erin Alden, Courtney Lyons, the musicians of the Electric Unicorn sessions, and the Steam Brass Band for their ongoing excellent contributions! Where to find me: The Goat American Novel website: ht...

May 17, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Sawyer Does the Chores. With Literature.

It's time for Sawyer to do the first round of morning chores. But will he be able to do it without striking terror and/or inciting revolution in the hearts of the animals? How will Zipnog cope with no regular supply of The Brown? And what is Goatina up to? Thanks as always to Ursula Buker, Gabriel Alden, Caleb Alden, Johnny Buker, Erin Alden, Courtney Lyons, the musicians of the Electric Unicorn sessions, and the Steam Brass Band for their ongoing excellent contributions! This week leaned heavil...

Mar 22, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Tings In Te Barn

In which ouija boards- one regular, one made out of an accursed farm sign- are consulted regarding the supernatural business on the farm. How many ghosts are in this episode? It's not an exact science, but Ruby One Horn is surely here, and at least one haunted cat.... Special thanks this episode to Cora Lyons Smoker, guest starring at the Baker's Daughter. Featured also this week is the foley soundwork of plingavator, kyle'scountry, Rutger Miller, Bevibevel design, and stevious, and Clifford Bro...

Mar 08, 20241 hrSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Roars, Thunderbutts, Rattling engines

As FM makes her last preparations to drive away and leave Pearl and Sawyer in charge, two of the kids break out in search of apples. Or is it prize-winning pumpkins? Or is it fear itself they'll wind up chasing? CW: There is one scary moment! We forgot to warn in the intro! Kids, Mangoat and Silver will be fine! We have a map of the farms and list of characters up! View the Map and Character Guide Here . Feel free to consult the character list freely (we confess, it's a story with a lot of chara...

Feb 24, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: The Corn Brings the Chickens, The Chickens Bring the Noise

In which FM reaches out to her neighbors- the familiar and the frightening, the sensible and the strange, for help with her animals while she takes The Seaside Cure. But first, a squirrel. We have a map of the farms and list of characters up! View the Map and Character Guide Here . Feel free to consult the character list freely (we confess, it's a story with a lot of characters) and, the map is designed to be colored or painted, please feel free to color the map and send us a picture of your wor...

Feb 09, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: The Ballad of Ruby One-Horn

In which the big sister yearling goats tell the kids a terrifying rural legend about the one-horned goat, and FM receives an unexpected visitor, crossing the borders in dreamland to deliver a message... Special thanks this week to Courtney Lyons for filling in! Follow us! Instagram for behind the scenes fun (and goat videos): https://www.instagram.com/goatamericannovel/ The Goat American Novel website, we'll have some fun resources coming there soon: https://goatamericannovel.podbean.com/ If you...

Jan 26, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: The Milk and Wool Producing Animals’ Neighborhood Society

In this episode, we meet the whole herd, and their neighbors, and we see the goats try- and mainly succeed- to boss all the other animals around. But do the goats, sheep, alpacas, or their respective humans, yet scent the danger wafting from the 100 year old barn? Where to find me: The Goat American Novel website: https://goatamericannovel.podbean.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goatamericannovel/ If you are liking this story, please consider supporting me through my ko-fi page: https:...

Jan 12, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: It Was Not Any Barn She Knew

The start of our journey, in which we meet the farmer and the four kids of the herd, and we listen in on their conversations, their wild goatly imaginings, their dreams... Discussed: Haunted Barns(?), Spiders are building things with their butts, and FM radio- an old time machine, invisible but all around you. Where to find me: The Goat American Novel website: https://goatamericannovel.podbean.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goatamericannovel/ Email us with questions and queries at goa...

Jan 12, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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