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Stardrop Tea

Stardrop Tea is a Stardew Valley gossip podcast hosted by Shirley and Hilary, 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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All Episodes

65:36

Mailbag: Good Grief! Stardew Time Loop Theory?!!

Stardrop Tea ·

2026/04/05

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 we’re forever grateful.Enjoy! <3Editor’s Notes:Keep the whimsy alive!Resources

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53:20

Emily & Haley Sister Lore

Stardrop Tea ·

2026/03/22

Show 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

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56:27

The Clint of it all...

Stardrop Tea ·

2026/03/08

Show 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

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81:09

Two New Spouses?!

Stardrop Tea ·

2026/02/22

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? 💐 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

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33:39

Gus, The Hometown Hero | Mini Ep

Stardrop Tea ·

2026/02/08

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. 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:And yes… you heard that right! We’ve got stickers!!!Talk about timing! We recorded this before Concerned Ape’s announcement of two NEW marriage

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78:22

Farming IRL & Virtually (w/ Maddie)

Stardrop Tea ·

2026/01/25

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. 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.🌷

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71:00

Mailbag: Goodbye Q4, Hello Q1

Stardrop Tea ·

2026/01/11

Listen as Shirley and Hilary spill all the hot gossip that fans of the show have sent in! We’re talking birthday divorces, secret statues, the disgusting reality of what happens when you use a staircase item inside of Lewis’ 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 doesn’t he know we can see

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73:13

Tea Time in Pelican Town (w/ Be & Rudy)

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/12/28

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: Be🍵 and Rudy🍵 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?? 🦇Hosts: Shirley & HilaryCover Art:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Brianne Burnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Original Music:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠egward⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Links:⁠Harvey Wiki⁠⁠⁠Friends of the Table Podcast⁠✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send

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55:00

Abigail Part 2: Relationship Dynamics

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/12/14

Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into the most speculated about young bachelorette in Stardew Valley: Abigail. ✨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 🍹Hosts: Shirley & HilaryCover Art:⁠⁠ ⁠Brianne Burnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Original Music:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠egward⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Resources & Links:⁠Abigail Wiki⁠⁠Caroline's 6 Heart Event Video⁠✨ Don’t forget

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94:34

Abigail Part 1: Magic, Mayhem & Purple-Haired Mystery

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/11/30

🎶 “I know all of your favorite things… like chocolate cake and video* games, and making music in the rain when no one is around…” 💜 - Soccer MommyWelcome to Part 1 of our deep dive into Pelican Town’s 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

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47:25

Pelican Town Moments (w/ Faye)

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/11/16

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 it’s 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.Editor’s Notes:⁠Faye's Link Tree⁠Faye’s Pokemon Voice Actor InterviewResources & Links:⁠Abigail⁠, ⁠Pam⁠, ⁠Fishing⁠, ⁠Pets⁠Don’t forget to rate, review & send us your thoughts!Insta

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57:06

The Chart of Stardew Valley

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/11/02

Just in time for ⁠Spirit's Eve⁠ (irl) Hilary cast the astrological chart for the original release date of the game we all love: Stardew Valley 🔮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, WashingtonEditor’s Notes:“75.6 water” most commonly refers to the heat

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77:19

Sandy is Not Even Her Real Name…

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/10/12

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 Sandy’s bond across the desert, and Mayor Lewis and Marnie’s small-town secrets, we’re exploring how love, friendship, and identity show up in Pelican Town and what that says about us as players.Resources &

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69:00

Mailbag, Mer-Eliott & Iridium Quality H0es

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/09/29

We’re 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 Lewis’ house, Pirate Grandpa, some surprising speculation about Penny and the Wizard, old people love, and why you shouldn’t sing Hotel California at karaoke 🍵Make sure not to burn your lips on this boiling hot Stardrop Tea! ‼️ Editor’s Notes:Grandpa was not in the warEvery spouse gets an outside area… except for Krobus

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58:30

1.7 Speculation & Horsing Around

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/09/14

ICYMI: Eric Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, poured out a full pot of steaming hot tea with the surprise announcement that we’re getting a 1.7 update!!! 🎉 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. 🐴✨Resources & Links:⁠The Philadelphia Experiment⁠⁠1.7 Announcement from Concerned Ape⁠⁠1.6 Changelog⁠⁠Referenced 1.7 Speculation from a year ago⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Don’t

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41:52

Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/09/08

Tune in to this guest episode where Shirley and Em discuss the Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons & our favorite little guy, Krobus.Resources & Links:⁠https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Krobus⁠⁠https://www.stardewvalleyconcert.com/⁠✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your thoughts!Insta @StardropTea.podcastTiktok @stardrop.tea Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stardropteapodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠Patreon for deeper dives: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/StardropTea⁠⁠🎨 Cover art by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brianne Burnell⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Music by

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62:45

Wizard Lore

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/08/09

WIZARD LOVE TRIANGLE? WITCH’S CURSE? And… a secret Stardew Valley child?! We’re uncovering the magical drama hiding in Pelican Town - from cursed exes to suspicious purple hair. Could the Wizard’s mysterious child be Abigail? Jas? Or someone the valley least suspects?Editor’s Notes:Shirley was calling the Junimos “Juminos.” Oops.Abigail’s natural hair color is chestnut, not auburn.Resources & Links:⁠The Wizard’s SECRET Daughter || Stardew Valley Lore and Theory⁠⁠Meet the Wizard Quest⁠⁠The

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65:55

mailbag! & perfection?

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/07/19

We’re 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, we’re 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 it’s even worth it. (Spoiler: probably

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78:35

Farm, Fest, Repeat

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/06/25

We’re 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.It’s your ultimate guide to the Valley’s social calendar - chaos, charm, and all.📚 Resources: ⁠Official Stardew Valley Wiki | Festivals⁠✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and send us your favorite festival moments!Follow us

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48:50

Stardew Valley, The Movie (Part 2)

Stardrop Tea ·

2025/06/25

🎬 We’re back with Part 2 of our Stardew Valley movie dream cast on this week’s episode of Stardrop Tea! We’re making some big casting choices - and for the first time, we actually agree on an actor. Can you guess who we both picked? ✨ 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:

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