Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Cinnamon Bear 37-12-13 15 Snapper Stick, the Crocodile
Date: December 17, 2025
Host: Harolds Old Time Radio

Episode Overview

This episode continues the whimsical adventure of Judy, Jimmy, and the Cinnamon Bear as they journey through Maybeland to restore their cherished Silver Star—an essential ornament for their Christmas tree. Picking up where the previous episode left off, the children receive magical guidance from Queen Melissa, gather helpful supplies, and encounter the eccentric Snapper Snick, the bathtub-dwelling crocodile, whose actions bring a new and unexpected challenge to their mission.

Key Discussion Points & Story Progression

1. Recap and the Quest’s Purpose

• The narrator (F) provides a recap, reminding listeners that Queen Melissa has promised to help restore the broken Silver Star—so long as Judy and Jimmy follow her instructions precisely ([02:09]).
  • Quote:
    “You mean you can fix it so our Silver Star will be all together again and won't be broken like it is now?” – Judy ([02:39], C)

2. Queen Melissa’s Instructions

• Queen Melissa (G) reassures the group that restoration is possible, but the instructions she provides are to be followed perfectly and can only be read in total darkness ([02:57]-[04:07]).
  • Quote:
    “...you can only read these instructions in total darkness.” – Queen Melissa ([04:03], G)
• Grand Wonky (A) is tasked with guiding them and offers a helpful but roundabout explanation of how to find “absolute darkness”—hinting at the Wishing Woods ([05:12]-[06:05]).

3. Setting Out for the Wishing Woods

• With a mysterious box in hand (gifted by Grand Wonky), the adventurers set out, their spirits buoyed by Melissa’s encouragement ([06:08]-[06:17]).
• Melissa’s kindness is further demonstrated through the magical picnic lunch in the box—a meal that replenishes itself every time it’s opened ([08:00]-[08:37]).
  • Quote:
    “My dear friends, I hope you will enjoy your picnic lunch in the Wishing Woods. When you have finished, tie up the box again. And the next time you are hungry, open it and you will find another lunch. Love, Melissa.” – Note from Melissa ([08:19], C reading)

4. The Encounter with Snapper Snick, the Crocodile

• Arriving in the Wishing Woods, the group finds a bathtub with Snapper Snick the Crocodile within ([09:10]-[09:28]).
• Snapper Snick (E) enthusiastically introduces himself as a bathtub singer and speaks of his aspirations as the “Bathtub Baritone" ([10:20]-[11:00]).
  • Quote:
    “The first bathtub singer to be heard on the air. What a sensation. The Bathtub Baritone Snapper Snicker. The Crooning Crocodile.” – Snapper Snick ([10:49], E)
• The children explain their mission and the mishap with their star, to which Snapper Snick responds with empathy—relating it to the time he “lost his voice” ([11:36]-[11:48]).

5. A Catastrophe: Swallowed Instructions

• As Snapper Snick examines the envelope with Melissa’s instructions, he absentmindedly swallows the magical directions ([12:25]-[12:47]).
  • Quote (comic and pivotal moment):
    “Hey, hey, don't do that.” – Judy ([12:42], C)
    “Our magic instructions. He swallowed them.” – Judy ([12:47], C)
• The narrator closes on a cliffhanger note, emphasizing the pattern of things (and instructions) being swallowed during this adventure ([13:03]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• “You mean you can fix it so our Silver Star will be all together again and won't be broken like it is now?” – Judy ([02:39], C)
• “Now, I've put the instructions inside this envelope, Jimmy, and you must follow them exactly.” – Queen Melissa ([03:28], G)
• “You can only read these instructions in total darkness.” – Queen Melissa ([04:03], G)
• “Pop along down the Marble staircase. And straight ahead. And. Dear, dear, dear. Almost forgot something. Here, this box is for you to take along with you.” – Grand Wonky ([06:08], A)
• “My dear friends, I hope you will enjoy your picnic lunch in the Wishing Woods. When you have finished, tie up the box again. And the next time you are hungry, open it and you will find another lunch. Love, Melissa.” – Note from Melissa ([08:19], C reading)
• “The first bathtub singer to be heard on the air. What a sensation. The Bathtub Baritone Snapper Snicker. The Crooning Crocodile.” – Snapper Snick ([10:49], E)
• “Hey, hey, don't do that.” “Our magic instructions. He swallowed them.” – Judy ([12:42] & [12:47], C)

Important Segment Timestamps

• [02:09] – Narrator’s recap and setup for the current quest
• [03:28] – Queen Melissa gives the magic instructions
• [04:03] – The magical requirement: reading in total darkness
• [06:08] – Gift of the magic lunch box
• [08:19] – Discovery of the everlasting picnic lunch
• [09:28] – Introduction of Snapper Snick, the crocodile
• [10:49] – Snapper Snick’s musical ambitions revealed
• [12:47] – Snapper Snick swallows the magic instructions
• [13:03] – Episode cliffhanger and narrator’s closing remark

Episode Tone and Style

The episode maintains a whimsical, witty, and light-hearted tone, full of playful banter and fantastical characters. The humor is gentle and situational—reflecting the childlike world and adventure spirit of the Cinnamon Bear series.

Conclusion

In this installment, Judy, Jimmy, Cinnamon Bear, and friends receive hope and magical assistance from Queen Melissa, only for a comedic and exasperating twist to befall their quest when the crocodile Snapper Snick accidentally swallows their essential instructions. The group is left in a new predicament, setting up suspense and curiosity for the next episode’s developments in the magical and unpredictable world of Maybeland.