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Stardrop Tea
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Stardrop Tea is a Stardew Valley gossip podcast hosted by Shirley, where we chat about villager drama, overanalyze everyone’s choices, and wander into lore rabbit holes, farm shenanigans, and the occasional mystical tangent. This show is for cozy gamers, longtime players, and curious newcomers alike. Perfect to listen to while tending crops, "fishing", grinding in the mines, or slipping purple shorts into the soup iykyk.
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Life's too short for those walnuts (feat. Ellie)
2w ago01:32:14Tap to summarizeEp 2 of Season 2 is out and I got to chat with the lovely Ellie of Cosy Gaming Over 40! We're on opposite sides of the world, connected through the internet and lots of tea! <3 Had a great time discussing Stardew!Ellie writes Cosy Gaming Over 40 on Substack (go read it, seriously), does Lunch Hour Playthroughs on YouTube, and curates cosy picks over on Steam. In Stardew she's on Goose Farm with two dogs, four cats, and a horse named Totoro (shoutout to Studio Ghibli for the fuzzy bff!!)We got into playing Stardew (and gaming in general) as an older player, why perfection runs never actually end because there's always another save calling your name, and then chatted about some of our fave + creepy NPCs , her love of fishing and 1.7 wishlist.One of my fave quotes from this episode: "Life's too short for those walnuts, Shirley. It's too short." Correct. Iconic. No notes.Reminder - there’s no wrong way to play this game and gaming doesn’t need to be productive. May you do what brings you joy <3Editor's Note:As a complete aside I also want to highlight that my morning brain was oh so confidentially incorrect on a number of occasions, so much so that I had to edit back in to correct myself. Enjoy those fact checks! Tee Hee (˶>⩊<˶)Guest InfoSubstack: Cozy Gaming Over 40Insta: @cosygamingover40Resources:Game: Spirit of The NorthWiki: Perfection TrackerFizz - Stardew Valley Wiki (introduced in 1.6)Pam - Stardew Valley WikiLinus SpritesBait Maker - Stardew Valley WikiStardew Valley: Festival of Seasons Vinyl - Fangamer✨ Don't forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!Insta @StardropTea.podcastEmail: stardropteapodcast@gmail.comMerch: https://stardropteapodcast-shop.bigcartel.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StardropTea🍵 Host: Shirley! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3 Original Art by Brianne Burnell | Original Music by egward
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Stirring the Pot: Gus's Secret Identity
Jul 1300:55:00Tap to summarizeShow Notes:Welcome back to Stardrop Tea! Season Two is here, and things look a little different behind the mic. Shirley will be solo-hosting this season and also doing guest episodes. You can read more about that on Patreon. It’s been a minute since we last chatted, so we’re catching up on what’s been going on in the last few months, what I’ve been reading, some lovely listener emails and then diving straight into hot gossip. Does Gus have an alter ego? Does he actually hate Coleslaw or is this a red herring?Shoutout to Zee for sending in the theory that sparked this episode's deep dive!Books DiscussedLegendborn Series by Tracy DeonnOf Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara TrueloveResources & Links:Cheatcode DramaStardew Valley Perfection TrackerMenu Options for Show Advanced Crafting InformationGus WikiQueen of Sauce WikiReddit Post #1Reddit Post #2Reddit Post #3✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!Insta @StardropTea.podcastEmail: stardropteapodcast@gmail.comMerch: https://stardropteapodcast-shop.bigcartel.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StardropTeaOriginal Art by Brianne Burnell | Original Music by egwardHost: Shirley! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3
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Mailbag: ALL CAPS!
May 300:53:11Tap to summarizeGrab a lovely cup of tea and settle in for our final Mailbag ep of Season 1 💫Quick update: Stardrop Tea will be taking a short break this summer to get some much-needed rest and plan for Season 2. Send an email of what you'd like to hear in the future or if you're interested in being a guest!! And truly, thank you sooooooooooo much for your stories, theories, and questions. They have mean so much - thank you for being part of this community. Truly so grateful for all of you 💛Take good care and talk soon. <3Editor’s Notes:Skull Cavern Wiki Jumping down the shaft causes Health damage equal to 3x the number of floors skippedResources & Links:Rings WikiFairy Box Wiki✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!Insta @StardropTea.podcastEmail: stardropteapodcast@gmail.comMerch: https://stardropteapodcast-shop.bigcartel.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StardropTeaOriginal Art by Brianne Burnell | Original Music by egwardHosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3
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Mermaids, Krobus, and Clairvoyance (w/ Mandy)
Apr 1901:15:51Tap to summarizePour yourself a cup of tea or miso soup and come hang out with us as we chat with Mandy.We recorded this the week of the Stardew Valley 10 year anniversary, before the two new marriage candidates were announced. Don't miss the speculation :)Emily’s mom is heavily featured in this episode iykyk.Editor’s Notes:Not Emily’s mom also being a mermaid!Elliot and Willy might hang out?? https://www.reddit.com/r/StardewValley/comments/nzq17p/so_apparently_willy_doesnt_lie_about_where_he/According to the Haunted Chocolatier site we could game the game before 2030 but tbdThe Journal Scraps are the Sailor’s Journal… not the old mariner?? Who is the sailor?Resources & Links:Hilary's farmRandom Seed ExplanationDwarf & Krobus Cut SceneNight MarketOld Marinerhttps://www.hauntedchocolatier.net/✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!Insta @StardropTea.podcastEmail: stardropteapodcast@gmail.comMerch: https://stardropteapodcast-shop.bigcartel.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StardropTeaOriginal Art by Brianne Burnell | Original Music by egwardHosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3
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Mailbag: Good Grief! Stardew Time Loop Theory?!!
Apr 501:05:36Tap to summarizeShow Notes:Mailbaaag!! Shirley and Hilary read gossip from loyal listeners, updates about reaching perfection, interior design optical illusion secrets, and time loops!This episode was BONKERS!! The theories were out of this world! Thank you all so much for sharing your ideas with us, taking the time to write, and truly making us laugh hysterically. Being a part of this community brings so much joy to our lives and we’re forever grateful.Enjoy! <3Editor’s Notes:Keep the whimsy alive!Resources & Links Mini ObeliskCosy Gaming Over 40“Potato portrait”Extended Family QuestThe OthersMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenFerngill RepublicPantheon - TV Show✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!Insta @StardropTea.podcastEmail: stardropteapodcast@gmail.comMerch: https://stardropteapodcast-shop.bigcartel.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StardropTeaOriginal Art by Brianne Burnell | Original Music by egwardHosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3
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Emily & Haley Sister Lore
Mar 2200:53:20Tap to summarizeShow Notes:We’re finally heading down to the house at 2 Willow Lane to talk about Pelican Town’s most unlikely sisters: Haley and Emily! Are their parents really off traveling the world, or are they actually very close to home? Has the Wizard caused EVEN MORE problems? Does having green hair mean you’re related to other people who have green hair? Do you still have your childhood clothing, or have you gifted it as hand-me-downs? Was there a Voldemort reference in Stardew? (Spoiler: NO) Some of this is going to make sense!!!!Editor’s Notes:Marnie does not have a bow in her hair… those are bangs? (secret note 11)Resources & Links:Unhinged Reddit theory about Emily and Haley’s parentsPicture of Marnie looking younger and with a little girl who we all assumed is Jas, but it isn’t??Emily WikiHaley WikiHaley’s farm photoWhat is a niece?Youtube: Haley and Emily's Family Secret... || Stardew Valley 1.6 Lore and Theory✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!Insta @StardropTea.podcastEmail: stardropteapodcast@gmail.comMerch: https://stardropteapodcast-shop.bigcartel.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StardropTeaOriginal Art by Brianne Burnell | Original Music by egwardHosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <5
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The Clint of it all...
Mar 800:56:27Tap to summarizeShow Notes:We’ve heard the announcement and we have feelings. 🙃💐😈Merch!!!Editor’s Notes:Patreon Exclusive: Watch-along commentary on the 1.7 Romance Candidates announcement video by ConcernedApeTake me down to Goblin Village!!Farmhouse pro-trude-mentsWe canonically have at least one sibling or cousin??Mr. Qi’s name is pronounced “QWEE”???Hailey’s 14-Heart Event should get updated in 1.7We’re looking forward to seeing personal growth from Clint, I guess!!!!Emily Love-Triangle StrategyFor sure one new farm Layout… but maybe 2 New Farm Layouts??? Merch announcement!Resources & Links:My Favorite Murderhttps://stardewvalleywiki.com/Tom_Kha_Soup Stardew Valley retrospective + 1.7 Romanceable Characters AnnouncementHaleyWhy not to use the term “cakewalk” (CW: Racism)Clint✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!Insta @StardropTea.podcastEmail: stardropteapodcast@gmail.comMerch: https://stardropteapodcast-shop.bigcartel.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StardropTeaOriginal Art by Brianne Burnell | Original Music by egwardHosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3
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Two New Spouses?!
Feb 2201:21:09Tap to summarizeGrab your favorite mug and settle in! This week on Stardrop Tea, Hilary and Shirley are diving deep into the question: Who is finally getting a bouquet? 💐 With the massive 10-year anniversary update on the horizon, we’re speculating on which two NPCs are graduating from "just friends" to full-blown romance options. Is it finally time for the Wizard to find love beyond his tower? Can we finally marry Robin and give her the life she deserves? Does Marlon need someone to share his monster-slaying stories with? Or are we finally going to get a library date with Gunther?Editor’s Notes:Free masks: https://maskbloc.org/ Shirley’s mask pick: WellbeforeHilary’s mask pick: evolvetogetherResources & Links:SandyWizardMarlonSlime HutchAdventurer's GuildMarnieGunther✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!Insta @StardropTea.podcastEmail: stardropteapodcast@gmail.comMerch: https://stardropteapodcast-shop.bigcartel.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StardropTeaOriginal Art by Brianne Burnell | Original Music by egwardHosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3
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Gus, The Hometown Hero | Mini Ep
Feb 800:33:39Tap to summarizeHi Stardrops! This mini ep is all about community spaces in Pelican Town and obviously, we had to give flowers to Gus, our unproblematic king and saloon legend. We’re chatting about why Gus is lowkey a hometown hero, his dynamics with the NPCs, and why Valentine’s Day absolutely belongs at the saloon.Diamonds. Escargot. Fish tacos!!!Editor’s Notes:Talk about timing! We recorded this before Concerned Ape’s announcement of two NEW marriage candidates!!!!!!Resources & Links:SECRET GYM NO GIRLS ALLOWED???GusBouquetWillie and Gus made a crab dealValentine’s Day in Animal Crossing✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!Insta @StardropTea.podcastMerchPatreonEmail: stardropteapodcast@gmail.com🎨 Cover art by Brianne Burnell 🎵 Music by egwardHosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3
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Farming IRL & Virtually (w/ Maddie)
Jan 2501:18:22Tap to summarizePour yourself a cup of tea and come hang out with us as we chat with Maddie, an IRL farmer and a virtual one in Stardew Valley.We get into the real vs. virtual farming life, why Stardew NPCs feel way too real sometimes, and how decorating your farm is basically self-expression. There’s lore talk, community theories, future update wishlists, and lots of love for the little details that make this game so special.Naturally, we also hype up bees, nature, and the unmatched joy of a truly cozy game.🌷 Show us the bees!🐝 🌷 Show us the bees!🐝Resources & Links:Leo WikiSpa WikiHorse Flute WikiHoney WikiCarrot WikiTrinkets WikiSolid Gold Lewis StatueMegatherium - SlothGuest Instagram: @coldbrewandstardewGuest Substack:@coldbrewandstardew✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!Insta @StardropTea.podcastMerchPatreonEmail: stardropteapodcast@gmail.com🎨 Cover art by Brianne Burnell 🎵 Music by egwardHosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3
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