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| Life's too short for those walnuts (feat. Ellie) | 27 Jul 2026 | 01:32:14 | |
Ep 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 - thereās no wrong way to play this game and gaming doesnāt need to be productive. May you do what brings you joy <3 Editor'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 (Ė¶>ā©<Ė¶) Guest Info
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| Stirring the Pot: Gus's Secret Identity | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:55:00 | |
Show 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. Itās been a minute since we last chatted, so weāre catching up on whatās been going on in the last few months, what Iāve 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 Discussed Resources & Links:
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Original Art by ā ā ā ā Brianne Burnellā | Original Music by ā ā ā ā egwardā Host: Shirley! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3 | |||
| Mailbag: ALL CAPS! | 03 May 2026 | 00:53:11 | |
Grab a lovely cup of tea and settle in for our final Mailbag ep of Season 1 š« 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 š Take good care and talk soon. <3 Editorās Notes:
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| Mermaids, Krobus, and Clairvoyance (w/ Mandy) | 19 Apr 2026 | 01:15:51 | |
Pour 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 :) Emilyās mom is heavily featured in this episode iykyk. Editorās Notes:
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| Mailbag: Good Grief! Stardew Time Loop Theory?!! | 05 Apr 2026 | 01:05:36 | |
Show 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 weāre forever grateful.Enjoy! <3 Editorās Notes:
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| Emily & Haley Sister Lore | 22 Mar 2026 | 00:53:20 | |
Show Notes: Weāre finally heading down to the house at 2 Willow Lane to talk about Pelican Townās 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 youāre 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!!!! Editorās Notes:
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| The Clint of it all... | 08 Mar 2026 | 00:56:27 | |
Show Notes: Weāve heard the announcement and we have feelings. ššš Editorās Notes:
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| Two New Spouses?! | 22 Feb 2026 | 01:21:09 | |
Grab 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? š With the massive 10-year anniversary update on the horizon, weāre 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? Editorās Notes:
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| Gus, The Hometown Hero | Mini Ep | 08 Feb 2026 | 00:33:39 | |
Hi 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. Weāre chatting about why Gus is lowkey a hometown hero, his dynamics with the NPCs, and why Valentineās Day absolutely belongs at the saloon. Diamonds. Escargot. Fish tacos!!! Editorās Notes:
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šØ Cover art by ā ā ā ā ā ā Brianne Burnellā ā ā šµ Music by ā ā ā ā ā ā egwardā ā Hosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3 | |||
| Farming IRL & Virtually (w/ Maddie) | 25 Jan 2026 | 01:18:22 | |
Pour 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. Thereās 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. š· Show us the bees!š š· Show us the bees!š Resources & Links:
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šØ Cover art by ā ā ā ā ā ā Brianne Burnellā ā ā šµ Music by ā ā ā ā ā ā egwardā ā Hosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3 | |||
| Mailbag: Goodbye Q4, Hello Q1 | 11 Jan 2026 | 01:11:00 | |
Listen as Shirley and Hilary spill all the hot gossip that fans of the show have sent in! Weāre talking birthday divorces, secret statues, the disgusting reality of what happens when you use a staircase item inside of Lewisā house, the seedy underbelly of the beautiful Desert Oasis, illicit substances, evil milk, attempted murder in a secret location, the postmodern spirituality of Linus, how to water your crops even faster, and what the Wizard doing at the Luau (and doesnāt he know we can see him???). Resources & Links:
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| Tea Time in Pelican Town (w/ Be & Rudy) | 28 Dec 2025 | 01:13:13 | |
Pour yourself a cup of the tea you have and dislike the least then join us for a chat with friends of the show & Stardew Valley: Bešµ and Rudyšµ Hear us out: Harvey is "Dr. Bop" (except when it rains), the importance of having a farm goblin, and when is Goth Night at the Community Center?? š¦ Resources & Links: āØāØ Donāt forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!
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| Abigail Part 2: Mother-Daughter Conflict | 14 Dec 2025 | 00:55:00 | |
Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into the most speculated about young bachelorette in Stardew Valley: Abigail. āØ We're discussing the potential heart ache of mother/daughter relationships, and the cool refreshing taste and theoretical recipe for the cocktail that Gus made specially for Abigail: the dark purple refresher š¹ Resources & Links: āØ Donāt forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!
šØ Cover art by ā ā ā ā ā ā Brianne Burnellā ā ā šµ Music by ā ā ā ā ā ā egwardā ā Hosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3 | |||
| Abigail Part 1: Magic, Mayhem & Purple-Haired Mystery | 30 Nov 2025 | 01:34:34 | |
š¶ āI know all of your favorite thingsā¦ like chocolate cake and video* games, and making music in the rain when no one is aroundā¦ā š - Soccer Mommy Welcome to Part 1 of our deep dive into Pelican Townās most iconic mystery girl: Abigail the gamer, the swordswoman, the mineral enjoyer, the rain musician, and the ghost-curious queen herself. This episode is packed with heart events, graveyard confessions, spirit boards, seasonal routines, and enough laughter to fill up the Monster's Inc weekly quota. Editorās Notes:
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| Pelican Town Moments (w/ Faye) | 16 Nov 2025 | 00:47:25 | |
In this episode of Stardrop Tea, Shirley chats with Faye, a longtime gamer who loves Stardew Valley, about her journey through the game and how itās shaped her along the way. We dive into family dynamics, romance, friendships in Pelican Town, and the small moments that make the game feel surprisingly real. Editorās Notes: Resources & Links:
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| The Chart of Stardew Valley | 02 Nov 2025 | 00:57:06 | |
Just in time for ā Spirit's Eveā (irl) Hilary cast the astrological chart for the original release date of the game we all love: Stardew Valley š® What can we learn from the chart of Stardew Valley? What does it say about the residents of Pelican Town? What secrets about 1.7 or the upcoming 10th anniversary celebrations have been written in the stars? (Chart reading starts around 14:20) Chart cast for February 26 2016 in Seattle, Washington Editorās Notes:
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šØ Cover art by ā ā ā ā ā ā Brianne Burnellā ā ā šµ Music by ā ā ā ā ā ā egwardā ā Hosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3 | |||
| Sandy is Not Even Her Real Nameā¦ (w/ Mia Arias Tsang) | 12 Oct 2025 | 01:17:19 | |
What happens when cozy farming meets complicated feelings? In this episode, Shirley is joined by writer and zine-maker Mia Arias Tsang for a heartfelt, cozy, and sometimes spicy deep dive into the relationships of Stardew Valley. From the tension between Robin and Demetrius, Emily and Sandyās bond across the desert, and Mayor Lewis and Marnieās small-town secrets, weāre exploring how love, friendship, and identity show up in Pelican Town and what that says about us as players. Resources & Links:
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šØ Cover art by ā ā ā ā ā ā Brianne Burnellā ā ā šµ Music by ā ā ā ā ā ā egwardā ā Hosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3 | |||
| Mailbag, Mer-Eliott & Iridium Quality H0es | 29 Sep 2025 | 01:09:00 | |
Weāre opening up the mailbag once again to read listener letters and see patterns emerge. Gossip includes: maybe accidentally dating your cousin, acid rain, trashing Mayor Lewisā house, Pirate Grandpa, some surprising speculation about Penny and the Wizard, old people love, and why you shouldnāt sing Hotel California at karaoke šµ Make sure not to burn your lips on this boiling hot Stardrop Tea! ā¼ļø Editorās Notes:
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| 1.7 Speculation & Horsing Around | 14 Sep 2025 | 00:58:30 | |
ICYMI: Eric Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, poured out a full pot of steaming hot tea with the surprise announcement that weāre getting a 1.7 update!!! š Join Shirley and Hilary as they speculate on what might be included, when we might be blessed with this update, and what actually happens to our horses when they warp teleport. š“āØ Resources & Links: āØ Donāt forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!
šØ Cover art by ā ā ā ā ā ā Brianne Burnellā ā ā šµ Music by ā ā ā ā ā ā egwardā ā Hosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3 | |||
| Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons & Krobus Love (w/ Em) | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:41:52 | |
Tune in to this guest episode where Shirley and Em discuss the Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons & our favorite little guy, Krobus. Resources & Links: āØ Donāt forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!
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| Wizard Lore: Cursed Exes & Stardew Drama | 09 Aug 2025 | 01:02:45 | |
WIZARD LOVE TRIANGLE? WITCHāS CURSE? Andā¦ a secret Stardew Valley child?! Weāre uncovering the magical drama hiding in Pelican Town - from cursed exes to suspicious purple hair. Could the Wizardās mysterious child be Abigail? Jas? Or someone the valley least suspects? Editorās Notes:
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| Mailbag: Theories & Perfection? | 19 Jul 2025 | 01:05:55 | |
Weāre opening the mailbag and diving into listener emails and wild Stardew thoughts - thank you for sending them in! Along the way, we chat about Stardew Valley news, unhinged theories (mermaids??), and briefly spiral into casting The Muppets: Stardew Valley the Movie???... but mostly, weāre talking about what it means to chase perfection. From in-game goals to real-life pressure, we unpack how perfectionism shows up, how it messes with us, and whether itās even worth it. (Spoiler: probably not.) Content note: brief mention of ED around 44:20. š Resources:
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| Festival Frenzy: A Year in Pelican Town | 25 Jun 2025 | 01:18:35 | |
Weāre running through every Stardew Valley festival in seasonal order - from flower dances and SquidFest to haunted mazes and winter markets. Sharing our faves (and least faves), what to expect, friendship points, hidden details, and all the shenanigans happening behind the scenes. Itās your ultimate guide to the Valleyās social calendar - chaos, charm, and all. š Resources: ā Official Stardew Valley Wiki | Festivalsā āØ Donāt forget to rate, review, and send us your favorite festival moments!
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| Stardew Valley, The Movie (Part 2) | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:48:50 | |
š¬ Weāre back with Part 2 of our Stardew Valley movie dream cast on this weekās episode of Stardrop Tea! Weāre making some big casting choices - and for the first time, we actually agree on an actor. Can you guess who we both picked? āØ No plot talk this time, just vibes and casting chaos. Live action, animated, or something in between - we're building our dream Pelican Town, one actor at a time. Who would you cast in the Stardew Valley movie? Send us your picks: ā stardropteapodcast@gmail.comā ā ā Editor's Notes & Mentioned This Episode:
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| Stardew Valley, The Movie (Part 1) | 21 May 2025 | 01:08:32 | |
CW: Brief mention of alcoholism and suicide. We touch briefly on some heavier character backstories in this otherwise cozy episode. š¬ This week on Stardrop Tea, weāre chatting about a potential Stardew Valley movie. Animated or live action? Series or film? Who could play Clint? We get into storylines, casting, and why the Junimos deserve screen time. Also, Shirley tries to cast the entire What We Do in the Shadows crew. For everything. Editorās note: The farmer can be literally anyone, and that's magical. āØ Donāt forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!
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| Tin Foil Hat Edition | 12 Apr 2025 | 00:56:54 | |
šø Put on your tinfoil hats and buckle up. This week on Stardrop Tea, weāre diving headfirst into Pelican Townās shimmering conspiracy wormhole. From green rain to blue chickens, weāre asking: is it science, magicā¦ or something in between? šø Got theories of your own? We wanna hear 'em! Email us at ā stardropteapodcast@gmail.comā Stardew Valley Wiki: āØ Donāt forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!
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| The Speculation Starts Here | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:48:00 | |
Grandpa knows when you need a fresh start. We read his letter, unpack the farmhouse gift, and spill the tea on leaving our old lives behind for Stardew Valley. Welcome to Stardrop Tea! āØ Donāt forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!
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| Mayor Lewis and Marnie's Situationship | 23 Mar 2025 | 01:20:37 | |
Secrets, scandals, and a little purple underwear! Weāre spilling the tea on Pelican Town's top secret (that everyone totally knows). Mayor Lewisā mysterious habits, Marnieās complicated love life, and all the small-town drama in between. Join us for strange nighttime farm adventures, questionable decision-making, prismatic shards, cult merch ideas, and the movies that make us cry (yes, Studio Ghibli is involved) Editor's Notes: We do not support the AI tool mentioned in this ep. āØ Donāt forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!
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| Farm Life Diaries & Stardew Hot Takes (w/ Em) | 23 Mar 2025 | 01:01:00 | |
In this episode of Stardrop Tea, we welcome our very first guest for a cozy, chaotic round of Farm Life Diaries. We chat about evolving play styles, adorable inventory quirks, favorite mines and festivals, and the journey from ājust vibesā to lava katana mastery. Expect live wiki fact-checking, strong opinions about backpack fashion, and a surprisingly deep dive into coffee farming (spoiler: itās lucrative). We also spill some real Pelican Town gossip: Whoās dating? Who should be? And why are there so many missed connections and sad little notes from Marnie?! Plus, we discuss third spaces, surprise crushes, and suspiciously charged ābest friendā dynamics (Emily & Sandy, we see you). Editorās Note: With all these tippy-tappies and meowing cats in the background, consider yourself living the farm life. If you hear a cute dog or cat cameo, count yourself blessed! āØ Donāt forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!
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| Leah, Her Ex, and the Art of Moving On | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:56:34 | |
In this episode, we dig into the latest Stardew Valley updates, a few lingering game glitches, and why the game feels extra comforting when real life gets chaotic. The spotlight is on Leah - an independent artist trying to reclaim space for her work and her future. We unpack her creative journey, complicated ex, and what it means to find support and self-worth in a small town. Plus a little astrology talk, a haunted maze, and some suspiciously spooky Spiritās Eve vibes. āØ Donāt forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!
šØ Cover art by ā ā ā ā ā ā Brianne Burnellā ā ā šµ Music by ā ā ā ā ā ā egwardā ā Hosts: Shirley & Hilary! Thanks Farmers & Stardrops <3ā Editorās note: Incorrect giant crop info got tossed around! Oops! Youāll need a 3x3 grid and a bit of luck (just a 1% chance) to grow one. | |||