The Silly Goose Society

The Silly Goose Society
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A podcast for the delightfully curious and easily distracted. Kyle and Angi chat music, movies, cryptids, ghosts, weird history, and whatever derails them next. Half research, half chaos, all goose energy. 

  1. The Halo Universe Explained - Part 2

    3D AGO

    The Halo Universe Explained - Part 2

    A single word—Regret—kicks off a fast, funny, and surprisingly tender tour through Halo’s golden era. We jump into Halo 2’s New Mombasa chaos, chase a Scarab, and unpack why one slipspace jump inside a city reshapes the battlefield and sets the stage for ODST’s rain-soaked mystery. From there, we trace clues to a buried Forerunner juggernaut and connect the dots to the Ark, opening the door to one of gaming’s most satisfying third-act escalations. The heart of the story belongs to two voices: an unbreakable Spartan and a shamed elite. Playing as the Arbiter reframes the Covenant as a fractured faith where heresy is curiosity and loyalty gets weaponized. We dig into the Gravemind’s uneasy bargain, why High Charity’s fall still chills, and how Halo blends space opera with horror without losing its pulse. Yes, we celebrate the set pieces—the Scarab takedown, the Prophet of Regret beatdown, the legendary Warthog run—but we also sit with the moments that bruise: Miranda Keys’ sacrifice, Johnson’s last words, and Cortana’s lonely courage. We round it out with practical guidance and honest takes. Want the cleanest entry path on Game Pass? Start with Reach, then Combat Evolved, Halo 2, ODST, and Halo 3. You’ll see why the music cues are iconic, how skulls turn challenge into comedy, and why “Wake me when you need me” is the line that lingers. We also talk about the Bungie-to-343 handoff—what got richer, what got lost, and where the storytelling stumbled—without losing our love for what makes Halo timeless: big feelings, bigger vistas, and a world that rewards curiosity. Hit play, then tell a friend who still hums the monk chant. If this deep dive stirred your nostalgia or sparked your first run, subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more fans find the Silly Goose Society. What’s your all-time Halo moment? Send us a text Support the show Follow us on social media for more information and fun! Facebook: Click Here Instagram: Click Here TikTok: Click Here Visit Our Website: The Silly Goose Society to learn more about your hosts, our guests, and more. Please check out our support page as well. When you give, we will give you a special shout-out on the podcast! Remember - even if you share our podcast with one person, you are helping us and that's for free! GET FOCUSED - GET KRAKEN! Kraken Intense Focus - Legendary Supplements FOR 10% OFF ORDER USE CODE: KP7567 AS369

    1h 13m
  2. The Halo Universe Explained - Part 1

    JAN 28

    The Halo Universe Explained - Part 1

    A galactic superweapon that “saves” the universe by erasing it. A fallen world where a last stand buys one AI’s escape. And a faceless hero that lets anyone step into the armor. We go deep into Halo’s myth, mayhem, and meaning—why the lore slaps, why the gameplay still sings, and why Master Chief became more than a character. We start with the old bones of the universe: Precursors, Forerunners, and the accident that birthed the Flood. That context reframes the Halo Array as a terrible calculus, not a shiny relic. Then we jump to the human side: messy politics, a Spartan program built on stolen childhoods, and Reach as the beating heart of UNSC power. Inside that crisis, Dr. Halsey forges Cortana from her own mind, and the mission sharpens—get her out. From there, we crash into Combat Evolved’s ringworld mystery, meet a too-polite monitor, and face the moment when Cortana reveals the truth about the rings. The solution isn’t to wield the weapon; it’s to destroy it. Halo 2 dials everything up: Covenant theology, Arbiter shame, and the audacious “give the Covenant back their bomb” moment over Earth. We pair that with ODST’s nocturnal mood—rain, sax, neon—and a scavenger-hunt structure that lets smaller stories breathe. Along the way we ask why Halo still feels different from other shooters: clean combat loops, music that marks your memory, and a sandbox built for stories you tell with friends. Most of all, we sit with Master Chief’s blank visor as quiet representation—an avatar anyone can own—and the women across the series who are written as capable without the lecture. If Halo etched itself into your DNA, you’ll find the beats that made you stay: ringworld awe, Reach heartbreak, ODST calm, Halo 2 swagger. Hit play, then tell us your favorite mission, track, or moment. Follow, share with a fellow Spartan, and leave a review so Part Two finds you first. Send us a text Support the show Follow us on social media for more information and fun! Facebook: Click Here Instagram: Click Here TikTok: Click Here Visit Our Website: The Silly Goose Society to learn more about your hosts, our guests, and more. Please check out our support page as well. When you give, we will give you a special shout-out on the podcast! Remember - even if you share our podcast with one person, you are helping us and that's for free! GET FOCUSED - GET KRAKEN! Kraken Intense Focus - Legendary Supplements FOR 10% OFF ORDER USE CODE: KP7567 AS369

    1h 15m
  3. Wet Socks & Uncomfortable Icks

    JAN 21

    Wet Socks & Uncomfortable Icks

    What’s the one tiny thing that can ruin your whole day? We went hunting for the oddly specific icks that make us squirm, and the list got uncomfortably real. From the quiet dread of small talk to the sensory ambush of a wet sock or a damp sleeve, we unpack why certain moments feel so outsized—and why you can’t just shake them off with logic. Our conversation threads through raw, funny, and painfully honest territory. We talk about the words that make your face twist, the zero-glam truth of childbirth, and how compliments can feel like a trap when your brain doesn’t know where to put praise. The rules we secretly live by make an appearance too: sleeves must be rolled before dinner, you don’t eat a “meal” in the dark, and theater food somehow doesn’t count. It’s ridiculous, but it’s also how some of us keep chaos in check. Then the discomfort gets cinematic. Slasher gore? Fine. But a quick shiv at prison chow obliterates our composure. That tension becomes a theme: context can matter more than content. Confinement changes how our bodies read danger. Bugs in documentaries (and the hyper-detailed audio that lets you hear every rustle) push curiosity into revulsion. And yes, we hit the secondhand embarrassment greatest hits—family blowups you witness as a guest, first dates that go wildly off script, and the legendary shoebox story where privacy meets public humiliation. You’ll laugh with us and maybe cringe a little at your own list. If you’ve ever felt irrationally overwhelmed by a small thing, you’re in good company here. Hit play, share your strangest ick with us, and if this episode made you feel seen, subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps more curious weirdos find the show. Send us a text Support the show Follow us on social media for more information and fun! Facebook: Click Here Instagram: Click Here TikTok: Click Here Visit Our Website: The Silly Goose Society to learn more about your hosts, our guests, and more. Please check out our support page as well. When you give, we will give you a special shout-out on the podcast! Remember - even if you share our podcast with one person, you are helping us and that's for free! GET FOCUSED - GET KRAKEN! Kraken Intense Focus - Legendary Supplements FOR 10% OFF ORDER USE CODE: KP7567 AS369

    59 min
  4. Comfort Mode Engaged

    JAN 14

    Comfort Mode Engaged

    When the world feels loud and your energy is thin, small comforts can change the whole day. We lean into the cozy and the practical—from the weight of an electric blanket to the way a familiar score can reset a buzzing brain—and explore why some things never stop working. You’ll hear us map out our comfort toolkit: the bed setup that turns a sick day into a soft landing, the background shows that hum like good company, and the movies we’ve watched so many times we now love the tiny sound details more than the plot. We swap favorites without spoilers: Lord of the Rings as a sensory refuge, Star Wars: The Clone Wars growing up with its audience and sneaking real political echoes into a galaxy far away, and Secret Level’s punchy anthology storytelling that delivers complete satisfaction in under half an hour. We talk about the power of soundtracks and sound design, why music from our teen years locks us into focus, and how a Halo session paired with 2000s rock can feel like a time machine to a simpler state of mind. Comfort food gets its own spotlight: big pots of chili, baked mac and cheese with crispy edges, and humble buttered rice that hits harder than expected. We draw a clean line between comfort and nostalgia—one restores you now, the other reconnects you to a story—and we honor both, from family casseroles to late‑night microwave bowls. Then we get tactile: the joggers that carry a memory, the threadbare sleep shirt that guarantees sleep, and the oversized hoodie that lets you disappear into warmth. If you’re tired, under the weather, or just overwhelmed, this conversation is a soft place to land and a nudge to build your own list of reliable comforts. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a gentle reset, and leave a quick review to help more people find a little warmth when they need it most. Send us a text Support the show Follow us on social media for more information and fun! Facebook: Click Here Instagram: Click Here TikTok: Click Here Visit Our Website: The Silly Goose Society to learn more about your hosts, our guests, and more. Please check out our support page as well. When you give, we will give you a special shout-out on the podcast! Remember - even if you share our podcast with one person, you are helping us and that's for free! GET FOCUSED - GET KRAKEN! Kraken Intense Focus - Legendary Supplements FOR 10% OFF ORDER USE CODE: KP7567 AS369

    53 min
  5. Fathers & Family Stories

    JAN 7

    Fathers & Family Stories

    A powder keg of family stories, big laughs, and bigger questions lights up as our dads join the mic. We kick off with coal country grit and telecom tales from the early internet, then swerve into pure chaos: a dirty turkey baster, a grandpa with iron hands, and a bird launched into the yard like a myth in the making. From there, it’s prank warfare—X‑Lax brownies for serial lunch thieves—and a tour of shop-floor humor where “boats” and “bolts” become the kind of joke you repeat for years. The temperature changes when we test the edges of belief. Do you trust the moon landing or the myth? We weigh Kubrick rumors, starless photos, and lost transmissions against Cold War incentives, Soviet scrutiny, and the immensity of the Apollo workforce. Photography basics, historical context, and firsthand memories go head to head with suspicion and the thrill of a good story. Then we push further: aliens, secrecy, and whether movies quietly prep us for the unimaginable. It’s a ride through skepticism, science, and the psychology of why some narratives won’t let go. Nostalgia wraps it in warmth. One TV. Streetlights as curfew. Scouts with spine. The kind of childhood where you learned from tough mentors, got roasted with love, and came home with a story. We close with honest thanks—parents who did their best, kids who turned out alright, and the rare gift of laughing together about all of it. Hit play for a mix of moon myths, family lore, and the soft landing only a joke can provide. If this one made you smile or think, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—what’s your favorite family legend? Send us a text Support the show Follow us on social media for more information and fun! Facebook: Click Here Instagram: Click Here TikTok: Click Here Visit Our Website: The Silly Goose Society to learn more about your hosts, our guests, and more. Please check out our support page as well. When you give, we will give you a special shout-out on the podcast! Remember - even if you share our podcast with one person, you are helping us and that's for free! GET FOCUSED - GET KRAKEN! Kraken Intense Focus - Legendary Supplements FOR 10% OFF ORDER USE CODE: KP7567 AS369

    1 hr
  6. Gabby Gooses: Games & Gratitude

    12/31/2025

    Gabby Gooses: Games & Gratitude

    A party game goes sideways, and suddenly we’re crying laughing over “Cockney” turned “c**k knee” and “Filipino” misread as “flip a piano.” That spark of chaos opens a door to something bigger: how we label ourselves and our siblings, why DnD classes feel like personality tests with dice, and how the best stories invite us to play as we are. We trade tips for first-time players, talk about the unspoken pact to outsmart the DM, and celebrate the movie that actually got the Dungeons and Dragons tone right without smothering new fans. Audiobooks take center stage with Dungeon Crawler Carl, a series that feels like raid loot for your ears. We break down why it works for busy brains—sharp narration, crunchy stats, NPCs with bite—and how that structure mirrors the dopamine of tabletop sessions. From there we zoom out: Warcraft’s serious streak, the Minecraft movie’s easy charm, and why Henry Cavill’s Warhammer 40K passion might finally crack the code for adapting lore that’s deeper than most history syllabi. If you geek out about worldbuilding, this is your candy shop. Then we land in the real world with leathercraft: ounce weights, casing and hardening, and what ancient armorers likely did to keep fighters protected and moving. It’s oddly soothing to hear how stubborn materials become wearable history, and it connects back to the theme we keep returning to—craft, patience, and the joy of making something that lasts. We close with a candid talk about rough years, therapy, and choosing gratitude without pretending the pain wasn’t real. The data says people are listening from the other side of the globe. That still blows our minds, and it reminds us that a laugh shared between strangers is still a form of belonging. If this episode gave you a laugh, a nudge to try DnD, or a reason to be a little more grateful today, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review. Tell us your DnD class or where you’re listening from—we’re reading every note. Send us a text Support the show Follow us on social media for more information and fun! Facebook: Click Here Instagram: Click Here TikTok: Click Here Visit Our Website: The Silly Goose Society to learn more about your hosts, our guests, and more. Please check out our support page as well. When you give, we will give you a special shout-out on the podcast! Remember - even if you share our podcast with one person, you are helping us and that's for free! GET FOCUSED - GET KRAKEN! Kraken Intense Focus - Legendary Supplements FOR 10% OFF ORDER USE CODE: KP7567 AS369

    1 hr
  7. 'Twas the Night Before Gagglemas

    12/24/2025 · BONUS

    'Twas the Night Before Gagglemas

    What starts as a crisp holiday reading quickly spirals into a gleeful collision of meme lore, honking geese, and studio chaos. We set the scene with cozy lights, caffeine-fueled nerves, and a script we swear we’re going to stick to—then a sleigh made of memes crashes through the door, pulled by cryptids and pure nonsense. The result is a warm, ridiculous mashup of classic verse and modern internet folklore, where Bigfoot meets bad audio checks, and the ring light becomes an omen for every flub we pretend not to make. If this gave you a grin, tap follow, share it with a friend who loves unhinged holiday cheer, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find the flock. What line should we keep forever? Your pick might make the next gaggle reel. Send us a text Support the show Follow us on social media for more information and fun! Facebook: Click Here Instagram: Click Here TikTok: Click Here Visit Our Website: The Silly Goose Society to learn more about your hosts, our guests, and more. Please check out our support page as well. When you give, we will give you a special shout-out on the podcast! Remember - even if you share our podcast with one person, you are helping us and that's for free! GET FOCUSED - GET KRAKEN! Kraken Intense Focus - Legendary Supplements FOR 10% OFF ORDER USE CODE: KP7567 AS369

    12 min
  8. Yule Folklore

    12/24/2025

    Yule Folklore

    Winter didn’t always come wrapped in twinkle lights. We pull back the garland to meet the older spirits of the season—figures that enforced survival with iron noses, claws, chains, and consequences—and ask why these stories still stick to our bones when the power flickers and the wind goes mean. We start with Frau Perchta, the Alpine “winter auditor” who walks the Twelve Nights checking spinning, social rules, and respect for the old ways. Pass and you’re spared. Fail and the metaphor turns visceral: bellies opened, organs traded for straw and stones. From there we tumble into the Kallikantzaroi, Mediterranean goblins who spend the year sawing at the world tree, then abandon their post during Yule to foul food, snuff hearths, and scramble your house into chaos. The fixes are wonderfully small: keep the fire hot, hang a sieve to trap them in endless counting, burn the shoes you should’ve thrown out years ago. Iceland raises the cost with the Yule Cat, an enormous black predator who hunts the unproductive. New clothes mean you helped process wool; no clothes mark you as prey. It’s a harsh labor law written in fang, born from a place where winter isn’t a vibe, it’s a verdict. When the sky rips open, the Wild Hunt rides: Odin’s spectral cavalcade thundering through blizzards, a sound you don’t answer. Don’t whistle. Don’t stand at the crossroads. Don’t look up. Do a genuine good deed before Yule ends or accept a hard year stamped by omens. And then there’s Krampus, the horned anti-Santa with a single KPI: punishment. Chains, birch, baskets, and the eerie quiet of children who return different. We talk about how modern culture keeps trying to sand his edges and why the overexposure misses the point. These tales weren’t crafted to comfort—they organized communities around work, warmth, and watchfulness when winter could end everything. If you enjoy sharp folklore, dark humor, and stories that make holiday lights feel a little braver, press play. Share this with a friend who swears they’re “team cozy,” subscribe for more, and leave a review with the winter spirit you’d least want at your door. Send us a text Support the show Follow us on social media for more information and fun! Facebook: Click Here Instagram: Click Here TikTok: Click Here Visit Our Website: The Silly Goose Society to learn more about your hosts, our guests, and more. Please check out our support page as well. When you give, we will give you a special shout-out on the podcast! Remember - even if you share our podcast with one person, you are helping us and that's for free! GET FOCUSED - GET KRAKEN! Kraken Intense Focus - Legendary Supplements FOR 10% OFF ORDER USE CODE: KP7567 AS369

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A podcast for the delightfully curious and easily distracted. Kyle and Angi chat music, movies, cryptids, ghosts, weird history, and whatever derails them next. Half research, half chaos, all goose energy. 

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  • Creator
    The Silly Goose Society
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Silly Goose Society
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