Six Minutes Presents: Introducing The Left Arm Treasure Society

Podcast: Six Minutes
Host: Jess (GZM Shows)
Date: November 14, 2025
Episode: "Introducing: The Left Arm Treasure Society" (Pilot Presentation)

Episode Overview

In this special episode, Six Minutes introduces the new GZM family audio drama, The Left Arm Treasure Society. This mystery adventure follows Jonas Esposito, a boy who moves with his mother to his late grandfather’s house, only to uncover secret rooms, cryptic tapes, and clues leading to a decades-old, hidden treasure connected to a legendary baseball card collection.

The pilot episode is previewed in full, setting up a multigenerational story where the past and present collide, and where teamwork, puzzles, and a touch of superstition drive four young friends to seek “the treasure” left behind by their grandparents’ secret society.

Key Discussion Points & Narrative Highlights

1. Playful Introduction to the New Podcast (03:49–04:50)

• The episode opens mid-baseball joke between Jess (the host) and her co-hosts, previewing the fun, adventure, and “chutzpah” that awaits listeners.
• “If you like audio adventures about finding a hidden treasure, I think you’ll love our new GZM podcast, The Left Arm Treasure Society. It’s got action, it’s got intrigue, it’s got, I don’t know, chutzpah.” (A, 04:17)

2. Setting the Scene: A Legacy Begins (05:47–07:38)

• October 1965: Following the Dodgers’ World Series win, four young friends in Chicago (Sam, Abel, Mikey, Sarah) call themselves "The Left Arm Treasure Society" in honor of Sandy Koufax.
• The friends meet in a treehouse, bringing out their secret baseball card collection, forming a pact that if ever separated, the treasure would remain hidden and only be found if all four reunite.
• “My dad got a job back East. I’m leaving town.” (E, 07:38)
• “We hide the collection and make it real hard to find...each of us designs our own piece of the puzzle, and we don’t share it, not even with each other.” (E, 08:15)

3. Present Day: Enter Jonas and the Mystery of Grandpa Sam’s House (08:51–10:54)

• Jonas Esposito and his mother move into the dilapidated home of Grandpa Sam.
• They discover a photo, stuck windows, and a suspicious loose floorboard hiding a trap door.
• “You’re now officially the fourth generation Friedland to live here.” (C, 10:05)

4. The Secret Basement and Mysterious Maps (11:32–12:52)

• Jonas falls into a secret basement filled with boxes and maps—signs Grandpa Sam was searching for something substantial.
• His mother hints at Grandpa Sam’s secretive past as a police detective.

5. Baseball, New Friends, and Uncovering Grandfather’s Identity (13:04–18:20)

• Jonas gears up for travel baseball tryouts and meets Sophie, C.J., and Carter—potential new friends who recall “Sergeant Sam” (Grandpa Sam), the neighborhood’s mystery-solver.
• “He was always trying to solve mysteries. Like the kind of guy who’d show up in some park with a shovel...” (F, 18:24)

6. Discovery of Grandpa Sam’s Tape & The Society’s Pact (19:27–20:54)

• Jonas and his friends find and play an old tape, recorded by the original Left Arm Treasure Society in 1965, detailing their plan to protect the card collection.
• “We hide the collection, make it real hard to find...each of us designs our own piece of the puzzle...” (E, 20:21)
• The kids realize the treasure could be worth a fortune and that Sam spent his life searching for it.

7. Bar Mitzvah Lessons and Wisdom from Rabbi Dan (22:22–24:56)

• Jonas meets his Bar Mitzvah instructor, Rabbi Dan, who was also a minor league baseball player.
• The rabbi offers insight on the episode’s core theme:
  • “In Jewish learning, we believe that past, present, [and] future, they’re all happening at the same time, all the time.” (D, 24:04)
  • “The trick is to have your bat on the very spot where [past, present, future] come together.” (D, 24:50)

8. Clandestine Yard Adventure and the Treehouse Search (25:33–27:18)

• Jonas and friends sneak into Mrs. Cowshed’s backyard (the neighbor and Sam’s erstwhile nemesis) to look for remnants of the old treehouse.
• Despite being chased by her Rottweiler, they find an old home plate with “O A. Oak Park” inscribed underneath—a likely clue.

9. Treasure Hunt Escalates, and the Curse is Revealed (28:14–30:22)

• The gang heads to the baseball field, moves the current home plate, and uncovers a hidden box—echoing the original society’s jam-packed treasure hunt.
• A flashback reveals a “curse” was placed on anyone who seeks the treasure alone, deepening the sense of mystery, teamwork, and consequence.
  • “We, the Left Arm Treasure Society of 1965, do hereby curse anyone who might seek out this treasure without his or her fellow society members.” (E, 29:42)
  • “May they, too, be cursed. Forever.” (E & F, 30:16, 30:22)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Baseball & Adventure Tone:
  • “That’s right, you listen to this new GZM show and you’ll have a ball.” (A, 04:11)
• Generational Connection:
  • “You’re now officially the fourth generation Friedland to live here.” (C, 10:05)
• Past – Present Theme:
  • “Do you believe the past can be trying to tell us something?” (B, 23:49)
  • “For me, the past isn’t...well, past.” (D, 24:03)
  • “In Jewish learning, we believe that past, present, future, they’re all happening at the same time, all the time.” (D, 24:04)
• Teamwork and Curses:
  • “Each of us designs our own piece of the puzzle...means we can only find it when we’re all together again.” (E & B, 08:26–08:34)
  • “We the Left Arm Treasure Society of 1965 do hereby curse anyone who might seek out this treasure without his or her fellow society members...” (E, 29:42)
• Comedic Relief & Friendship Building:
  • “Guess that means we’re bonded now. Give me your phone.” (F, 15:54)
  • “We just call it pizza here.” (F, 17:46)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Preview & Host Introduction: 03:49–04:50
• 1965 Society Flashback: 05:47–08:34
• First Discovery in Grandpa’s House: 08:51–10:54
• Basement Secret Room Discovery: 11:32–12:52
• New Friends and Neighborhood Connections: 13:04–18:20
• Discovery of Tape & Original Pact: 19:27–20:54
• Rabbi Dan, Baseball & Bar Mitzvah: 22:22–24:56
• Clue Search & Treehouse: 25:33–27:18
• First “Treasure” Discovery & The Curse: 28:14–30:22

Conclusion & Next Steps

The Left Arm Treasure Society pilot sets up a vibrant, intergenerational mystery punctuated by baseball’s legacy, family secrets, and young adventurers striving to unlock the past. Listeners are left with the thrill of discovery—and the hint of a curse—urging them to continue the adventure on the Imagination Amplified feed, where episode two is already available.

"If you see a fish on a bicycle, you’re in the right place. And be sure to hit that follow button because we’re gonna have new episodes coming out weekly."
(A, 31:01)

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