Podcast Summary: Story Pirates
Episode: Buried Treasure: Sandwich Day/A Girl With Superpowers (S1E10)
Release Date: August 14, 2025
Introduction
In the tenth episode of the first season of the Story Pirates podcast, titled "Buried Treasure: Sandwich Day/A Girl With Superpowers," host Lee Overtree welcomes listeners back to the Buried Treasure segment. This episode revisits classic stories from the Story Pirates archives, featuring entertaining sketches, original songs, and engaging storytelling based on children's submissions. Lee introduces a unique element for this episode—a secret codename, revealing it as "Rachel in the Bucket thingy," setting the stage for the adventures to unfold.
Chore Time Skit
[00:01 - 03:56]
The episode kicks off with a lively chore time segment on the ship, where the Story Pirates spin a chore wheel to assign duties. Rachel Winitsky enthusiastically embraces her role, tasked with standing in the high bucket and using the "looky loo" to spot land. Her playful banter reflects her love for heights, although she later confesses a fear of them, adding a humorous twist to the skit.
Notable Quotes:
- Rachel Winitsky [02:21]: "I love the bucket, and I love the looky loo, and I love how high up it is."
- Rachel Winitsky [03:38]: "Story Pirate Rachel apparently loves heights so much that she's spending this entire episode up in a bucket."
First Story: Sandwich Day
[03:54 - 11:21]
The first story, "Sandwich Day," authored by fifth-grader Charlotte from Virginia, is introduced by Tony the Sandwich—a charismatic, man-sized sandwich character who sings about the holiday's sandwich-centric traditions. The narrative follows Liam, who dreads Sandwich Day as his sister Rachel wholeheartedly embraces it, turning every aspect of the day into a sandwich-themed event.
Throughout the story, Rachel's enthusiasm leads to chaotic yet humorous scenarios, including a sandwich-eating contest and an unexpected "sandwich day miracle" where sandwiches rain from the sky. The climax reveals that Liam's distress over Sandwich Day was merely a vivid dream, transforming his perspective by the episode's end.
Notable Quotes:
- Tony the Sandwich [04:01]: "There's only one rule on sandwich day is that you got to use sandwiches in every way."
- Rachel Winitsky [10:11]: "Ask your sandwich."
- Tony the Sandwich [10:24]: "You should be thankful for sandwiches. There's only one rule out. Sandwich day."
Second Story: A Girl With Superpowers
[18:36 - 23:06]
The second story, "A Girl With Superpowers," penned by second-grader Paisley from California, follows Shay, a young girl aspiring to be a superhero. Paisley's tale narrates Shay's quest to find something to defeat—a prerequisite to realizing her superhero dream. Her determination leads her to confront a formidable dragon, embodying both her fears and her courage.
Through imaginative dialogue and dynamic action sequences, Shay engages in a battle of wits and skills with the dragon, ultimately triumphing and affirming her superhero status. The story emphasizes themes of self-belief and overcoming obstacles, resonating with young listeners' aspirations.
Notable Quotes:
- Shay [20:47]: "I wanna be a superhero so badly. But I can't be one until I defeat something and save everyone in this town."
- Liam as Dragon [21:27]: "You will never defeat me. Cause, yes, I'm a dragon."
Author Interviews
[24:01 - 26:50]
After the stories, Lee Overtree engages in a heartfelt conversation with Paisley, the author of "A Girl With Superpowers." Paisley shares insights into her inspiration, mentioning her love for superheroes and her creative process. She discusses her character Shay's strengths and vulnerabilities, highlighting the influence of her school program "Roots of Empathy," where she learns about empathy by interacting with a real baby.
Paisley's enthusiasm and creativity shine through as she elaborates on the story's details, such as Shay's battles and personal growth. The interview underscores the podcast's commitment to fostering children's creativity and storytelling abilities.
Notable Quotes:
- Charlotte [25:15]: "A superhero that has all the powers."
- Charlotte [26:10]: "They live for one more day and then they die. And then we dunk them out."
Behind the Scenes and Technical Details
[26:50 - 29:04]
The episode concludes with behind-the-scenes acknowledgments, crediting the production team, voice actors, and contributors who bring the stories to life. Lee highlights the collaborative effort involved in creating engaging and imaginative content for listeners of all ages. Special thanks are extended to the authors, Charlotte and Paisley, encouraging more children to submit their stories for future episodes.
An advertisement segment follows, promoting Progressive Insurance and Shopify, seamlessly integrated into the storytelling experience without disrupting the episode's flow.
Closing Remarks
In his final words, Lee invites parents and children to contribute their stories, emphasizing the theme "Huge Problems" for upcoming submissions. He encourages listeners to rate and review the podcast, supporting the Story Pirates' mission to inspire creativity and laughter across generations.
Conclusion
Episode 10 of Story Pirates masterfully blends humor, creativity, and heartfelt storytelling, celebrating children's imagination through engaging narratives and interactive segments. With memorable characters like Tony the Sandwich and relatable protagonists like Shay, the podcast continues to enchant both young and adult listeners alike.