Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Cinnamon Bear 37-12-01 05 Wesley, the Wailing Whale

Date: December 7, 2025
Host: Harolds Old Time Radio

Overview

This episode continues the classic children’s holiday adventure, "The Cinnamon Bear." In this installment, Judy, Jimmy, and their magical companions are on a quest to recover their lost Silver Star for their Christmas tree. The action picks up as they face imminent danger from the Inca Boos, only to be rescued in the nick of time, which leads to an unexpected twist involving a polka-dot whale named Wesley.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Peril at the Immense Inkwell (2:08–7:40)

• The children and the Cinnamon Bear are captured by the Inca Boos and sentenced to be thrown into the "immense inkwell" as punishment for violating local laws.
• The group discovers that escape seems impossible, with the inkwell described as "a block across" and "over 3,000 thingamajigs deep" (2:53).
• The absurdity of Inca Boo bureaucracy provides comic relief, most notably when the execution is postponed because the royal executioner has the day off (“Executioners union local 33 and a third would be very much annoyed if we did.” – Assistant, 03:58).

2. Comedic Bureaucracy and Delay (3:58–8:19)

• King Blotto III’s frustration mounts as his officials bumble through protocol and ceremony.
• The execution is repeatedly delayed due to tradition and forgotten procedures:
  • “Why doesn't somebody do something?” – King Blotto III, 05:10
  • “I temporarily forgot how the ceremony begins.” – Assistant Executioner, 07:30

3. Crazy Quilt Dragon to the Rescue (9:20–12:13)

• As the ceremony finally gets underway, an interruption signals hope: Crazy Quilt the Dragon, along with scissor soldiers, bursts onto the scene to rescue the heroes.
• A battle ensues against the Inkaboo’s artillery, which are revealed to be giant fountain pens squirting ink (10:39).
• A break in the line allows the group to escape and dash for the Root Beer Ocean.

Notable Quote:

• “Garrah Adam boys, here comes the Inkaboo artillery.” – Crazy Quilt, 10:35

4. The Escape to Root Beer Ocean (12:00–13:19)

• Crazy Quilt offers everyone a ride on his back, saving Cinnamon Bear from certain doom in the ink (12:22).
• They narrowly escape as the Inkaboo army dissolves in the Root Beer Ocean, which is deadly to them.

Memorable Moment:

• “You crazy quilt, you’re a lifesaver.” – Cinnamon Bear, 12:25

5. The Return and Sudden Loss (13:06–13:33)

• The Silver Star is finally spotted floating in the Root Beer Ocean, seemingly within reach.
• A whimsical new obstacle appears: Wesley, the blue and white polka-dot whale, who swallows the Silver Star right in front of them.

Notable Quotes:

• “Isn’t that our Silver Star? … It’s floating on top of the Root Beer Ocean as nice as you please.” – Judy, 12:52
• “It’s a big whale. A blue and white polka dot whale.” – Cinnamon Bear, 13:11
• “He swallowed it right up.” – Judy, 13:19
• Narrator: “If it isn’t one thing, it’s another. This is certainly a pretty pickle for our young friends.” (13:33)

Memorable Moments & Quotes (with Timestamps)

• [03:55] “Begging your pardon, your majesty, but executioners union local 33 and a third would be very much annoyed if we did.” – Assistant
• [04:09] “What a way to run a kingdom! Here we have three very insulting people to execute and the executioner is taking a day off!” – King Blotto III
• [08:38] “One for the money, two for the show…” – King Blotto III
• [10:39] “Look, they’re big fountain pens.” – Judy
• [12:22] “You can all climb on my back and I’ll swim.” – Crazy Quilt
• [13:19] “And he came up right between us and our Silver Star. ... he swallowed it right up.” – Judy

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:08 – Recap and the group endangered by the Inca Boos
• 03:58 – Execution delayed by union bureaucracy
• 07:47 – Execution ceremony (with comical mix-ups)
• 09:23 – Rescue by Crazy Quilt and scissor soldiers
• 10:39 – Battle with Inkaboo artillery (fountain pens)
• 12:00 – Escape across the Root Beer Ocean
• 12:52 – Spotting the Silver Star
• 13:11-13:33 – Introduction of Wesley, the wailing whale, and the Silver Star’s loss

Summary

In this fast-moving and whimsical episode, Judy, Jimmy, and their friends narrowly escape doom through a mix of comic incompetence from the Inca Boo officials and timely intervention by Crazy Quilt and his scissor soldiers. Just as their luck appears to turn with the recovery of the Silver Star, the appearance of Wesley the polka-dot whale pulls them into a new and unexpected challenge, keeping listeners eager for the next chapter of their adventure.

For more classic radio adventures, stay tuned for the next episode of "The Cinnamon Bear."