Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Cinnamon Bear 37-12-09 12 Rhyming Rabbit
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Date: December 14, 2025

Main Theme

In this enchanting episode of the Cinnamon Bear series, Judy, Jimmy, Patty O’Cinnamon (the Cinnamon Bear), and Crazy Quilt chase after the elusive Silver Star, their holiday treasure, through the Magic Forest. The primary focus is on their encounter with the magical Rhyming Rabbit and their search for a way back to the Wintergreen Witch’s house to reclaim their star. The episode is filled with whimsical dialogue, clever rhymes, and a few comic mishaps, sticking true to classic radio adventure and fantasy.

Key Discussion Points & Story Developments

1. Recap and Setting the Stage

[01:53–02:29]

• The narrator reminds listeners of previous events: the protagonists entered the Magic Forest through the Wintergreen Witch's picture and dined with Fifo the Giant before continuing their quest for the Silver Star.
• Tension builds as they encounter mysterious flashing yellow eyes in the darkness, sparking fear of monsters or the witch.

2. Reunion with Crazy Quilt

[03:00–04:54]

• The group discovers the Crazy Quilt Dragon, seemingly dazed with wide-open eyes.
• Through a humorous exchange, Crazy Quilt is woken up, recounting his tale of following the group by swimming across to the Island of Obi, aided by swallowing "four barrels of corks."
• "I also hold medals for freestyle swimming. The Root Beer Crawl." – Crazy Quilt, [04:28]
• Crazy Quilt claims he was controlled by a strange voice, making him steal the Silver Star from a roly-poly policeman and deliver it to the witch under a trance.

3. The Truth about the Witch and the Star

[05:45–07:09]

• Crazy Quilt vividly describes the witch’s grotesque appearance, which unnerves Judy.
• The group realizes they must confront the witch to reclaim the Silver Star, despite their fears.
• "Ugly green, then purple, then blood red. And that nightmare of a face. Great rolling eyes, three fangs..." – Crazy Quilt describing the witch, [06:53]

4. Lost in the Magic Forest – A Chance Encounter

[07:27–08:36]

• Uncertain of the way back, the group wanders the forest.
• They meet the Rhyming Rabbit, who only speaks in rhymes due to having eaten a rhyming dictionary.
  • "I'm called the Rhyming Rabbit. Cause rhyming is my habit." – Rhyming Rabbit, [08:36]
  • "I ate a rhyming dictionary, which made me very literary." – Rhyming Rabbit, [08:48]
• Judy and Jimmy are delighted by his poetic speech.

5. Rhyming Rabbit’s Catches and Woodland Wisdom

[09:07–09:19]

• The rabbit playfully dodges their questions, responding with more rhymes but finally offers to guide them back.
• Their journey is interrupted by Jimmy’s desire for honey, spotting a beehive and ignoring warnings about the resident bumblebee.

6. Honey Hijinks and a Bumblebee’s Advice

[09:45–11:22]

• Jimmy attempts to snatch honey and is stung by a bumblebee.
• The bumblebee delivers a whimsical poem based on the saying "let the bumblebee be," warning of the dangers of provoking a bee.
  • "You should always let the bumblebee be. You'll never win his friendship, no siree." – Bumblebee, [10:30]
• The Rhyming Rabbit is also stung while laughing, prompting him to run away and leaving the group once again lost.

7. The Giant’s Whistle Mishap

[11:53–12:36]

• Patty remembers the whistle Fifo the giant gave them for emergencies.
• As Crazy Quilt tries to blow it, he accidentally swallows the whistle.
  • "Goodness. Jimmy, that's not loud enough for anyone to hear better. Let me try it. I'm good at wood instruments, you know. Played the tuba in college." – Crazy Quilt, [12:16]
• The episode ends on this comedic cliffhanger.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Crazy Quilt’s swimming boast:
  "Though, by the by, I was backstroke champion last year, you know. And I also hold medals for freestyle swimming. The Root Beer Crawl." [04:28]

• On the witch’s magic:
  "A voice kept repeating and repeating in my left ear. That's the blue and orange one, you know. Get the star. Come this way." – Crazy Quilt, [05:23]

• Rhyming Rabbit’s self-description:
  "I'm called the Rhyming Rabbit. Cause rhyming is my habit." [08:36]

• Bumblebee’s poetic warning:
  "You should always let the bumblebee be. You'll never win his friendship, no siree..." [10:30–11:21]

• Rhyming Rabbit’s wry lament:
  "Water, water. Pour on water. He got me where he hadn't oughter. Never trust a bumblebee. Cause he'll sting you like he stung me." – Rhyming Rabbit, [11:33]

• Crazy Quilt’s accidental snack:
  "He swallowed the whistle." – Patty, [12:38]

Important Timestamps

• [01:53] – Recap and setup by the narrator
• [03:00] – Discovery of Crazy Quilt in a heap
• [04:28] – Crazy Quilt recounts his aquatic adventure
• [05:45] – Crazy Quilt confesses to being under a spell
• [06:53] – Vivid description of the Wintergreen Witch
• [08:36] – Introduction of the Rhyming Rabbit
• [10:30] – Bumblebee’s advice in rhyme
• [12:36] – Crazy Quilt swallows the whistle (cliffhanger ending)

Tone & Style

The tone throughout is light-hearted, whimsical, and filled with classic radio fantasy humor. The characters banter back and forth, often in exaggerated or playful voices, with occasional moments of slapstick comedy and poetic fun.

Conclusion & Next Steps

The episode ends on a comedic note, with the essential "giant's whistle" now lost inside Crazy Quilt. With the group still stranded in the Magic Forest and without the guidance of the Rhyming Rabbit, the story leaves listeners eager for the next installment—will the gang ever get help and recover the Silver Star? Stay tuned!