DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Thanksgiving Mixtape 2025

Summary

Story Pirates – DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Thanksgiving Mixtape 2025

Release Date: November 25, 2025
Host: DJ Squirm-a-Lot (with Lee and the Story Pirates crew)

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Episode Overview

This Thanksgiving-themed episode is a musical mixtape adventure, hosted by DJ Squirm-a-Lot (the world’s greatest DJ—who also happens to be a worm). Designed to entertain kids and families as they travel during Thanksgiving week, DJ Squirm-a-Lot attempts to enjoy a relaxing holiday trip to Miami, only to experience comically escalating travel woes. Interspersed with the ongoing comedic narrative are a collection of original songs and sketches, each inspired by stories written by imaginative young authors from around the world.

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Key Discussion Points & Episode Structure

1. Thanksgiving Travel: DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Miami Adventure

Starts: 01:42

• DJ Squirm-a-Lot introduces the mixtape, revealing he’s on a plane bound for a warm Miami Thanksgiving.

• The mood is set for a relaxing vacation… but immediate travel frustrations emerge, like endless takeoff delays and wacky flight crew antics.

• Recurring gags include a persistently cheerful flight attendant (revealed to be Lee from Story Pirates!) and absurd updates on the plane’s spot in line for takeoff.

  Notable Moment:

  • DJ Squirm-a-Lot: “We’re escaping the cold by going somewhere warm and sunny. Somewhere we can sit on the beach and lay by the pool and sip frozen dirt drinks. We’re going to Miami, baby fam.” (01:56)

2. Comedic Airplane Antics

Ongoing between segments, especially 03:14–07:09, 11:29–14:17

• Lee doubles as an overly-enthusiastic flight attendant, bursting into an original song over the intercom about flying on a plane.

• Frustrations escalate as flight delays get comically worse—at one point, the plane is “24th in line for takeoff.”

• DJ Squirm-a-Lot is incredulous about the airline running out of dirt for worms ("How is a worm airline out of dirt?” (06:28)).

• The absurdity peaks when the captain is revealed to be Peter, admitting, “That’s 178 planes ahead of us. Get cozy, we’re gonna be here awhile.” (07:28)

  Memorable Quote:

  • Lee (as flight attendant): “Gotta pay the bills somehow. And besides, I’m really good at being a flight attendant. Do you like my song?” (05:52)

3. Kid-Written Story Songs & Sketches

Each song is introduced by DJ Squirm-a-Lot, with brief story setups or transitions.

a. “Traffic: A Nightmare” by Jethro, 8, New York

Begins: 08:09

• A cleverly exaggerated song about being perpetually stuck in traffic, culminating in finally reaching an ice cream shop with “low quality ice cream” after a comedic measure of time.

  Memorable Lyric:

  • “It took 3,000 millennia… To get there. Plus two centuries, seven decades, five years…” (11:07)

b. “How Do You Scare a Mermaid?” by Lainey, 9, Wisconsin

Begins: 14:38

• A narrative rap about a character trying to scare a fearless mermaid, who proclaims the only thing she fears is when a story ends.

  Notable Exchange:

  • Mermaid: “Literally, the words ‘the end.’ And the only person that can say the words ‘the end’ is a narrator.” (16:47)

c. “Weird Sisters” by Evelia, 9, Missouri

Begins: 19:25

• A story-song about two sisters (and a new friend) who embrace their weirdness, speak in gibberish, and encourage others to embrace individuality.

  Notable Lyric:

  • “Weird sisters, oh yeah, we some weird sisters. We’re born from the same mister, weird sisters, two Californy drifters… and you can be weird too.” (20:56–21:46)

d. “Too Much Whipped Cream” by Jesse, 6, Texas

Begins: 24:39

• A whimsical song about piling whipped cream on a brownie until the whipped cream towers hit the sky, leading to a delightfully dramatic dessert disaster.

e. “The Left Side of Time” by Mira, 11, Tennessee

Begins: 30:03

• Imaginative, slightly surreal time travel song, with Emmett (time spelled backwards) guiding listeners through the “left side of time.”

  Quote:

  • “The opposite of the right side of time is not the wrong side of time. It’s the left side of time.” (30:14)

f. “The White Color Box” by Bhavna, 7, Ontario

Begins: 33:37

• A creative rescue story about animals who can’t open a mysterious white box until Monkey finally succeeds, sharing treats with all.

g. “The Ant Who Saved Her Colony” by Harper, 9, Washington

Begins: 36:23

• Liza the ant’s spelling prowess saves her colony from an ‘ant trap,’ spotlighting bravery and literacy.

h. “Millions of Stars” by Aditya, 5, Canada

Begins: 40:28

• A poetic finale describing the creation of the universe, the interconnectedness of stars and people, and the wonder of life.

  Quote:

  • “We are millions and millions of stars…” (Repeat chorus through end, 41:00+)

4. Comic Twist – Where Did the Plane Land?

23:54

• After finally falling asleep and dreaming of Miami, DJ Squirm-a-Lot is shocked to hear, “Passengers, welcome to Miami, Canada… current temperature is 27 degrees.” (23:58)

• Lee (as flight attendant) then mentions the plane’s next stop is “the other Miami—Miami, Alaska,” playing with geography for laughs.

  Notable Exchange:

  • DJ Squirm-a-Lot: “Excuse me. What?” (23:58)
  • Lee: “Where the current temperature is 27 degrees. Hope you brought your earmuffs.” (24:00)

5. Gratitude & Wrap-Up

39:09

• As his Thanksgiving plans go hilariously sideways (stuck in Canadian “Miami,” eating in an airport lounge), DJ Squirm-a-Lot expresses heartfelt thanks to listeners and encourages gratitude for loved ones, wherever they may celebrate.

  Quote:

  • “Whether it’s Miami, Florida, Miami, Canada, or Miami, Alaska, have a great one and be grateful for all of your loved ones.” (39:25)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• DJ Squirm-a-Lot:

  • “All we eat is dirt!” (06:36)
  • “Am I dreaming? This is heaven? I love it. I’m finally relaxed…” (14:08)

• Lee (as Flight Attendant):

  • “Do you like my song?” (06:00)
  • “As a representative of Worm Knighted Airlines, I must inform you that if you continue to speak to me like that, I will have to send this plane back to the gate.” (06:32)

• Narrator (final song):

  • “We are millions and millions of stars…” (40:55)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------|-------------| | DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Introduction & Travel Setup | 01:42 | | Flight Delays & In-Flight Song | 04:41–05:23 | | Lee & DJ Squirm-a-Lot Airplane Banter | 05:36–07:09 | | “Traffic: A Nightmare” Song | 08:09–11:29 | | “How Do You Scare a Mermaid?” Song | 14:38–17:05 | | “Weird Sisters” Song | 19:25–22:48 | | Flight lands in the wrong Miami | 23:54 | | “Too Much Whipped Cream” Song | 24:39–29:16 | | “Left Side of Time” Song | 30:03–32:50 | | “The White Color Box” Song | 33:37–36:23 | | “The Ant Who Saved Her Colony” Song | 36:23–39:09 | | DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s Thanksgiving Message | 39:09–39:40 | | “Millions of Stars” Finale Song | 40:28–end |

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Tone & Style

The episode remains lighthearted, zany, and imaginative throughout, blending slapstick comedy in the travel narrative with a deep respect and enthusiasm for kid-created stories and music. DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s narration is playful and energetic, with Lee adding a cheerful-yet-hapless foil. The overall effect is one of joyful chaos—equal parts traveling hijinks and celebration of young creativity.

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Summary for New Listeners

This mixtape episode is a patchwork of laughter, travel mishaps, and original songs, all centered around DJ Squirm-a-Lot’s ill-fated Thanksgiving flight and the magic of stories written by kids. You’ll meet quirky characters, encounter delays and misunderstandings, and hear tales that swing from silly to poetic. Whether you’re in an airport, on the road, or cozied up at home, this episode is an ode to creativity and the unexpected adventures the holidays can bring.

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Transcript

[Narrator]

Lemonade.

[Lee]

Hey, story pirates podcast listeners. Lee here. This week we got another great mixtape for you from DJ Squirmalot to help out with your Thanksgiving week travel. But first, grown ups, we need your help to finish season eight. As you may know, in return for your tax deductible donation, we are offering videos from podcast hosts and other cool perks, like improvised songs. For a limited time, you can get videos from me or Peter Nimini, Megan Rolo, Eric or Smitty. And surprise, only during Thanksgiving weekend, you can get a video from DJ Squirmalot. That's right, the world's most famous dj, who also happens to be a worm, will make a personalized video to whoever in your life is just dying for a video from DJ Squirmalot. It could be a holiday gift, a birthday gift, a just because gift. It's really exciting. DJ Squirmalot agreed to do this for us. His time's really limited, so you have to order by Monday after Thanksgiving. Quantity is limited. Go to storypirates.com support now to get your DJ Squirmalot video in case we sell out even earlier than Monday. And now, a Thanksgiving mixtape from DJ Squaremalot himself. Coming up right after a few more words for the grownups.

[DJ Squirmalot]

What up, squirmy wormies? It's your worm, DJ Squirm a lot. The world's greatest dj, who also happens to be a worm. And it's my favorite time of year, Thanksgiving. You know, normally for Thanksgiving, I have family over to the old homestead. We cook a big meal and enjoy each other's company. But this year, I've decided to do something different. I'm treating the whole Worm family to a trip. And we're not just going anywhere. Nope. We're escaping the cold by going somewhere warm and sunny. Somewhere we can sit on the beach and lay by the pool and sip frozen dirt drinks. We're going to Miami, baby fam. And that's why I'm coming to you today from a plane from row 37, seat B. That's right, I'm already in my seat, ready for takeoff. The rest of the fam is meeting me in Miami. So I'm just planning to put on my sunglasses, recline my seat all the way, and snooze all the way to Miami. Ah, talk about a relaxing Thanksgiving.

[Flight Attendant]

Hello, passengers, and welcome to one night at Airlines Flight 37 to Miami. We're so happy to have you aboard. Please sit back and relax as we prepare the cabin for takeoff.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Hmm, that flight attendant on the intercom sounds A little familiar? Could it be?

[Narrator]

Nah.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Come on, DJ Squirmalot, you really need to relax.

[Flight Attendant]

Attention, passengers, this is your flight attendant. We're currently sixth in line for takeoff, so please keep your seatbelts fastened.

[Narrator]

Thank you.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Six in line. That's a lot of planes in front of us. I hope we're not too delayed.

[Flight Attendant]

Attention, passengers. We are now 15th in line for takeoff.

[Narrator]

Sorry, 15th?

[DJ Squirmalot]

How did nine more planes get in front of us? Okay, just try to relax, DJ Squirmalot. This is the beginning of a relaxing vacation, and no one can take that away from you. Not even that flight attendant who sounds vaguely familiar.

[Flight Attendant]

Hello, passengers. We're sorry about the increased delay. To make it up to you, I've decided to sing a little song. This is one that I wrote myself. Here it goes.

[Lee]

Him.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Yeah.

[Narrator]

Oh, oh, oh, we're flying on a plane.

[Flight Attendant]

And I'm your flight attendant.

[Narrator]

Oh, oh, oh, oh, we're flying on a plane. Oh, oh, yeah, we're flying on a plane.

[DJ Squirmalot]

You have got to be kidding me.

[Narrator]

Oh, oh, yeah, we're flying on a.

[Flight Attendant]

Plane, flying on a plane, Flying on a plane, plane, plane, plane. Yeah, we're flying on a plane, plane, yeah, we're flying, flying on a plane, plane, plane. And that's it. That's the whole song. It's a work in progress. Anyway, just a little Update. We're now 24th in line for takeoff.

[Narrator]

What?

[Flight Attendant]

We apologize for the delay. I'll be coming through the cabin with some complimentary snacks and beverages for your enjoyment.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Well, that's something at least.

[Lee]

Excuse me, sir, would you like a beverage?

[DJ Squirmalot]

Me?

[Lee]

DJ Squirmalot? What are you doing here?

[DJ Squirmalot]

What are you doing here?

[Lee]

This is my job.

[DJ Squirmalot]

You're trying to tell me that when you're not making the Story Pirates podcast, you're a flight attendant on a worm airline?

[Lee]

Uh, yeah. Gotta pay the bills somehow. And besides, I'm really good at being a flight attendant. Do you like my song?

[DJ Squirmalot]

Your song?

[Lee]

Yeah, the song I just sang for everybody over the intercom. Did you like it?

[DJ Squirmalot]

Did I like it?

[Child Storyteller]

Yeah.

[Lee]

Did you?

[DJ Squirmalot]

I'll just have a bottle of water, please.

[Lee]

Oh, right, your beverage. Here you go.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Thank you, Lee. I'll have a snack, too. Do you have any dirt?

[Lee]

Ooh, sorry, we're all out of dirt.

[DJ Squirmalot]

How is a worm airline out of dirt?

[Lee]

Sir, I'm going to have to ask you to lower your voice.

[DJ Squirmalot]

All we eat is.

[Lee]

Sir, As a representative of Worm Knighted Airlines, I must inform you that if you continue to speak to me like that, I will have to send this plane back to the gate.

[DJ Squirmalot]

No, no, no, no, don't do that. Don't do that. I'm sorry. I'll keep it cool, calm and respectfully. Don't you worry about that.

[Lee]

Okay, thank you. Now I better get back to the front of the plane. Looks like we're close to taking off.

[Narrator]

Woohoo.

[DJ Squirmalot]

I mean woohoo.

[Lee]

See you later DJ Squaremalot.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Bye Lee. This flight is really something, but at least things can't get any worse.

[Flight Attendant]

Attention passengers, this is your captain Peter speaking.

[Narrator]

No.

[Flight Attendant]

But don't worry, we're in line for takeoff and there's only a few planes ahead of us. Let me count real quick. Okay, nevermind. That's 178 planes. Get cozy, we're gonna be here a while. Oh gosh, I got mail on the controls. Does anyone know how.

[DJ Squirmalot]

You know what, listeners, why don't we go ahead and hear today's first song while we wait from an 8 year old in New York named Jethro. Here's traffic a nightmare.

[Narrator]

2 centuries, 7 decades, 5 years, 3 seasons, 1 month, 2 weeks, 4 days, 9 hours, 52 minutes, 28 seconds and 627 milliseconds. 2 centuries, 7 decades, 5 Years, 3 Seasons, 1 month, 2 Weeks, 4 Days, 9 Hours, 52 Minutes, 28 seconds and 6 cents. 27 milliseconds. There were 2 kids who were stuck in traffic for what seemed like ever. They each got to order a pizza and eat the whole thing. That's two pizzas. They walked a mile, then a mile back, took a 25 hour nap. They brushed their teeth and trimmed their nails. But they barely moved at all. They were stuck for two centuries, seven decades, five years, three seasons, one month, two weeks, four days, nine hours, 52.

[Child Storyteller]

Minutes, 28 seconds and 627 million seconds.

[Narrator]

They were going to the ice cream shop. Ice cream shop ice cream shre. We modified our car to go 500 miles an hour. Then we drove back home to get the mail. It was almost 3,000 miles away. Then we came back to the traffic.

[Child Storyteller]

And finally reached a bend in the road.

[Narrator]

Thought it would be over, but whoa sir. Was still quite a ways to go. The traffic a nightmare. Seems like it never wasted time to go 2,575 miles after day. Turn that bed. Going to the ice cream shop. Ice cream shop, Ice cream shop.

[Child Singer]

And when they finally got there and.

[Narrator]

They order their ice cream, we turn your bites. But unfortunately it was low quality ice cream. And when the kids asked their dad why can't we go to A better store.

[Child Singer]

The dad said this was the closest to us, not including traffic, of course. And then he said, I think we gotta go home, kids. Daddy's tired.

[Narrator]

And it took 3,000 millennia. That's 3 million years. 3,000 millennia. 3,000 millennia and 2 milliseconds to get there. Plus 2 centuries, 7 decades, 5 years, 3 seasons, 1 month, 2 weeks, 4 days, 9 hours, 52 minutes, 20 seconds.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Welcome back to the Story Pirates Thanksgiving Mixtape 2025. I'm your host, DJ Scram the Line A Squirm Squirmin and I finally have some good news. Our plane took off. We're officially flying the friendly skies on our way to Miami. At last I can relax.

[Flight Attendant]

Attention passengers, this is your flight attendant speaking.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Here we go again.

[Flight Attendant]

I was so happy to hear such a positive response from all of you passengers about my song.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Excuse me?

[Flight Attendant]

In fact, I got such a positive response that I decided to sing it for you again.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Please. No.

[Narrator]

Please.

[Flight Attendant]

Flying on a plane, we're flying on a plane. It's a little different this time because I can't remember how it goes. Flying on a plane, we're flying on.

[Narrator]

A plane yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Flight Attendant]

Me, I be flight attendant and I sing songs on the intercom.

[Narrator]

Yeah.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Finally, it's over.

[Flight Attendant]

And that's the end of the first verse. Here's the second verse.

[Narrator]

Do do do do do yeah. Flying on a plane, I'm flying on a plane.

[Flight Attendant]

It's pretty similar to the first verse.

[Narrator]

Flying on a plane, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Yeah.

[DJ Squirmalot]

How long is this flight exactly?

[Flight Attendant]

And that's the end of the second verse. It's a short one. Now, before I get off this darned intercom and leave you all alone, I do have one more announcement to make. We have a certain celebrity on today's flight and I just wanted to give them a little shout out.

[Narrator]

You don't say.

[DJ Squirmalot]

I wonder who it could be.

[Flight Attendant]

It's the world's greatest dj. Who also happens to be a worm. DJ Squaremat. Give him a round of applause, everybody.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Huh? Me? Wha. I'm so flattered, Lee. Doesn't Lee know that a shout out over a plane's intercom is the greatest accomplishment a DJ could ever ask for? I've been waiting my whole life for this.

[Flight Attendant]

Thanks for flying with us, DJ Squirmalot. I really mean that. Now I'll be dimming the cabin lights so that you can all rest and relax for the rest of the flight.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Am I dreaming? This is heaven? I love it. I'm finally relaxed, which is the Perfect moment for all of you listeners to enjoy the next song on today's mixtape from Lainey, a nine year old in Wisconsin. He is. How do you scare a mermaid?

[Child Storyteller]

Today is the day I will scare a mermaid. Today is the day I will scare a mermaid away. To the place where the salt water sprays. I'm getting ready to scare a mermaid.

[Narrator]

Oh, hey.

[Child Storyteller]

I didn't see you there. Today I am off to find mermaids to scare. Today I'mma catch a mermaid unaware and give him a fright that'll give them gray hair. Over there where the salt water sprays. I gotta find out what makes mermaids afraid. See I'm a narrator so I get paid for keeping you readers a flippin that page.

[Narrator]

Wait.

[Child Storyteller]

I've reached the ocean. Now I can finally scare a mermaid. And when I'm done, I'll have all I need to make the most exciting story ever. Such a story you just can't put down. And I'll tell it sun up to sundown. Rich and famous, I'm well on my way. Cause today is the day I will scare a mermaid. Wait, how do I even get a mermaid to talk to me? I know I will ask nicely.

[Narrator]

Mermaid.

[Child Storyteller]

Show yourself, mermaid. Show yourself, mermaid.

[Narrator]

Show yourself.

[Child Storyteller]

All right, all right. Chill out. I know why you're here. I see it in your eyes. You came to scare me. But you shouldn't even try. There's not a thing that scares a mermaid. Here's why. Mermaids are awesome. Not even the dark.

[Narrator]

No.

[Child Storyteller]

Ever hear of nighttime? We don't have lights down here. What about Bigfoot? Bigfoot's my second cousin on my mother's side.

[Narrator]

Mmm.

[Child Storyteller]

Drowning? Is that a joke?

[Narrator]

Fine.

[Child Storyteller]

I'll tell you. There's one thing that I am really afraid of. And it's when a story ends. Ooh, it makes me shiver. The story's finished. I quiver head to liver. I cry near river when stories conclude. Cause it's a little bit scary. And a lot a bit rude. So today you won't scare this mermaid. Not today you won't scare this mermaid. Came all this way to wear the salt water sprays. But to make me afraid. You ain't got what it takes.

[Narrator]

No.

[Child Storyteller]

Today I'm gonna scare this mermaid. Yeah, today I'm gonna scare you.

[Narrator]

Mer.

[Child Storyteller]

I came all this way to wear the saltwater sprays. And you're gonna see that I got what it takes. Listen buddy, I'm only scared of the end of a story. Literally, the words. The end. And the only person that can say the words the end is a narrator.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Yeah.

[Child Storyteller]

A narrator. How did you know that?

[Narrator]

Well.

[Child Storyteller]

Cause I'm a narrator.

[Narrator]

No.

[Child Storyteller]

Yeah, for real. Here's my badge. Ah, it looks so cute. Like a little book mermaid.

[Narrator]

The end.

[Child Storyteller]

Oh, geez Louise. You scared the seashells out of me.

[DJ Squirmalot]

We'll be right back after a few words for the grownups.

[Lee]

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[Child Storyteller]

All right, kids, settle down.

[Narrator]

Settle down.

[Child Storyteller]

Today we have two new students and their sisters. Would you girls like to come up and introduce yourselves to the class?

[DJ Squirmalot]

Whatever.

[Child Storyteller]

That girl's my sister. And she's my sister. Her name is weird. And her name is Weirder. We are so wacky. We put our clothes on baggy words and we like taking turns talking, making up new words. Gibber, gibberish.

[Narrator]

Goo goo.

[Child Storyteller]

I Wishy washy swish cuckoo in a caval kiss. A ron a rosie no Coochie toochie toesy sah heptsive way Waffy woo waffy wag foo yegifu Weird sisters. Oh yeah. We some weird sisters. Weird sisters. We're born from the same Mr. Weird Sisters. To California drifters. Weird sisters. We're weird and that's okay.

[Lee]

Well that certainly was an introduction.

[Child Storyteller]

Didn't understand a word of it with all the gibberish.

[DJ Squirmalot]

That's the point.

[Child Storyteller]

You guys are a bunch of weirdos.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Thank you.

[Child Singer]

That wasn't a compliment.

[Flight Attendant]

I'm a bully.

[Child Storyteller]

You can't pick on us. Cause we're fabulous. Cause baby we don't care. We like the way we are. Cause we set the bar and. Cause girls like us are rare. Hey you over there with your hand in the air. Got a question you want to share? I'm Dooley and I want to be like you. But I guess I'm kind of scared. I want to be wacky and put my clothes on Backy words. I want to act absurd. Talking top with made up words.

[Narrator]

Okay.

[Child Storyteller]

But I'm so scared to be picked on if I act this way. Here's an idea. Why not stop caring what people say? Weird sisters oh yeah. We some weird sisters. Weird sisters. We're born from the same Mr. Weird Sisters. To Californy drifters. Weird sisters. We're weird and that's okay. We're weird sisters. And you can be weird too. Okay, take our advice. Do whatever you want to do. I will switch those pants around. We're back in front. All over town. No one can bring you down. You're weird and that's okay. This backward pants thing is pretty stylish.

[DJ Squirmalot]

We know.

[Child Storyteller]

And how about this? Ugh, I feel ridiculous. The only thing ridiculous is how good your gibberish is.

[Narrator]

Really? Yeah.

[Child Storyteller]

Weird sisters. Oh yeah. We some weird sisters. Weird sisters. We're born from the same mystery. Weird sisters. Two Californy drifters. We're three weirdos and you can be weird too.

[Child Singer]

Hey.

[Child Storyteller]

You three weirdos are so weird. This again. You gals ready? Let's do this. We do not care. Sorry, I'm still learning the, like, cool weird laugh. So do you guys want to, like, come over? My mom can make snacks. Or are snacks weird? Are they, like, cool weird? They don't have to. We don't have to. I. You know, I'm just so happy that I'm a part of this. Weird sisters.

[Narrator]

Weird sisters.

[Child Storyteller]

Goba Maybe mer. Weird sisters.

[Narrator]

Weird Sisters.

[Child Storyteller]

Weird sisters oh yeah, we some weird sisters Weird sisters We're born from the same Mr. Weird Sisters Californy Drifters we're three weirdos and you can be weird too.

[Flight Attendant]

Attention passengers, that last song was written by a 9 year old from Missouri named Evelia. And it's called Weird Sisters. Also, please fasten your seat belts. The captain has begun our initial descent into Miami and we'll be landing. Landing soon.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Huh? What's that? We're landing. I must have slept through the whole flight. This is great news. Time to enjoy a Thanksgiving for the ages. Sun, sand, surf. This is gonna be incredible. I'm so excited to be in Miami, Florida. And we've landed. Great job, Peter.

[Flight Attendant]

Passengers, welcome to Miami, Canada.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Excuse me. What?

[Flight Attendant]

Where the current temperature is 27 degrees. Hope you brought your earmuffs.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Oh no, I must have gotten on the wrong flight.

[Flight Attendant]

And if you're continuing on to the second leg of our journey, we'll be taking off soon for the other Miami.

[Narrator]

Here.

[DJ Squirmalot]

That was a clue.

[Flight Attendant]

Miami, Alaska.

[Narrator]

No.

[DJ Squirmalot]

My worm is. Well, I figure out how to get out of this mess. Why don't you check out the next track from a mixtape From Jesse, a 6 year old in Texas. He is Too Much Whipped Cream.

[Child Singer]

It all started with a brownie and after just one bite I knew it was yummy I knew it was goodness I knew it was right but then my parents yes my parents started whispering in my ear that the brownie required extra oomph to reach a higher tier but the brownie was fine the brownie was chocolatey and it needed nothing more so then why did my mom open wide the refrigerator door and she said it.

[Narrator]

Would be better with whipped cream so much better now More, maybe more maybe more whipped cream there's too much whipped cream Much too much whipped cream Too much whipped cream Too much whipped cream.

[Child Singer]

A tower grew atop my brownie Yes, a tower of whipped cream it burst right through my walls and roof I could hear my neighbor scream still the tower grew it climbed into the sky until it touched the clouds Birds and planes and zeppelins themselves Whipped cream bound.

[Flight Attendant]

Clear skies but we're gonna take a quick detour into this tower of whipped cream hold on.

[Child Singer]

Then my parents yes, my parents told.

[Lee]

Me this is quite enough But I.

[Child Singer]

Must admit I've developed a hunger for this stuff so I said it would be better with whipped cream so much better now More, maybe more, maybe more whipped cream there's too much whipped cream Much too much whipped cream Too much whipped cream Too much whipped cream.

[Narrator]

And.

[Child Singer]

The rain, the rain came down the rain came down and washed all the whip cream out the rain came down the rain came down and washed all the whip cream out. The rain came down and washed away all trace of candy or desserts Birds and planes all flew away Neighbors got back to work and then my parents yes, my parents and also me all went to bed we didn't speak about the the treat that messed with all our heads but in my dreams I saw the brownie there as when this all began When I awoke my parents told me When I slept I sang it would be better with whipped cream so much better. No more, maybe more, maybe more whipped cream Too much whipped cream. Much too much whipped cream Too much whipped cream. Too much whipped cream.

[Narrator]

Foreign.

[DJ Squirmalot]

Thanksgiving mixtape 2025 and I'm your host, dj squirmalad. Well, wormies, suffice to say that my plans didn't really pan out this year for Thanksgiving. Turns out I'm gonna have to have Thanksgiving dinner in an airport lounge with Lee and the rest of the airline crew. I guess there are worse things. I'm just grateful to all of you listeners for tuning in while I smash that space bar. And speaking of that, here's another song From Mira, an 11 year old in Tennessee, and it's called the Left side of Time.

[Child Singer]

Salutations all. I am Emmett, master of the fourth dimension. Sometimes people get unstuck in the temporal stream and can't find their way back. The problem is they think they need to be on the right side of time. But if you're lost, there are a few easy steps you can take. First is to remember that the opposite of the right side of time is not the wrong side of time. It's the left side of time. Dig through the left side of time Run through the palace of rhyme Seeing the sights and lighting the light Smelling the sea in the pile of dirt Wind on your way Pick up a blue shirt Fly with the eagles and fly with the stars Two miles north and you hit ma Left, left, left.

[Narrator]

Left left side of time.

[Child Singer]

Left, left, left left left.

[Narrator]

Left left side of time.

[Child Singer]

Left, left, left left left side of time Smell like a cowboy and head on west Singing the song of the challenger dress Go backwards and hit the palace of.

[Narrator]

That hole.

[Child Singer]

In the left side of.

[Narrator]

Town.

[Child Singer]

Left side to top tick tock Left, left, left side top tick Left, left, left side of time look through the palace of rhyme Left, left, left leg left side tick so remember lost in time Just follow these easy steps through the left side of time Once again I'M Emmett. That's. That's time spelled backwards.

[Narrator]

I thought.

[Child Singer]

I thought that was pretty clever. All right, I guess I'm gonna go. Goodbye. Or should I say hello?

[DJ Squirmalot]

Hey, squirmy wormies. It's cold here in Canada, but we've got more of my mixtape to warm you up. Right after a few words for the grown ups. Welcome back to Story Pirates Thanksgiving mixtape. I'm DJ Squirmadot, your host with the most. Let's keep the fun going with another tune from behind a seven year old in Ontario. Here's the white color box.

[Narrator]

I was painted on the rocks. I could not open the white colored box. I did what I had to. I made the rescue service call. Mr. Rabbit came by, he can't open the box. Rabbits are little nostril. Mr. Elephant came. He put his trunk in the box. He swallowed it whole and spit it back up. I was painted on the rocks. I could not open the white color box. I did what I had to. I made the rescue service call. Misses lion came by and she tried and she tried but all, all her nails broke. Kangaroo tried to jump but her feet hurt too much. She had had enough, she had enough. Finally monkey arrived and he opened the box and he painted lion's hand. He missed us. Kangaroo's legs. He gave purple carrots to rabbits and some broccoli to elephants. They all got up on elephants back. They heard the phone ring. No time to pack. Someone else had made the rescue service call. Someone else had made the rescue col.

[Child Storyteller]

There once was an ant named Liza who saved her colony. Liza was the best ant speller at Ant Academy.

[Narrator]

There once was an ant named Liza and she saved her colony.

[Child Storyteller]

Pay attention to her story of spelling bravery.

[Narrator]

I'll save her colony. I'm an ant and my name is Liza. I live in a star shaped hole.

[Child Storyteller]

In the wall of a human's house.

[Narrator]

She's an ant and her name is Liza. She lives in a star shaped hole in the wall of a human's house.

[Child Storyteller]

One day the humans put a square box on the counter where they eat.

[Narrator]

It smelled so sweet, so sweet, so sweet.

[Child Storyteller]

Any ant who saw the box would think it was treat So I checked it out.

[Narrator]

It looks so neat. She walked across the letters on the bot with her feet sounding them out as she went.

[Child Storyteller]

A N, T. But there was more.

[Narrator]

Spelling even though she's not a bee. And what letters did she see?

[Child Storyteller]

T, R, A P. Ant trap.

[Narrator]

Ant trap. Ant trap. Ant trap. Ant trap. Ant trap. Ant trap.

[Child Storyteller]

Eliza the ant ran back to her friends and she told them all be.

[Narrator]

Well, beware, beware, beware. The fox over there says this trap I know what it says because I love to read. I'm the top of the Snelling land that it can be. I'm Liza the Snelling and I save the colony. She saved her colony.

[Child Storyteller]

There once was an ant named Liza who saved her colony. Liza was the best ant speller at Ant Academy There once was an ant named Liza who saved her colony and this was Liza's story of spelling bravery. There once was an ant named Liza who saved her college Liza was the best ant speller yeah.

[Narrator]

Ant Academy There once was an ant named Liza and she saved her colony.

[Child Storyteller]

We hope that you enjoy our tale of spelling bravery. There once was an ant named Liza.

[Narrator]

I was saved for colony was the first ant speller Ant Academy There once.

[Child Storyteller]

A man named Liza Liza Satyr colony.

[Narrator]

Savor colony Hope that you enjoy our tale of spelling bravery.

[DJ Squirmalot]

There once was a man named Liza who saved her colony. Liza was the best skin seller at Ant Academy There once was a man named Liza and she saved her colony. We hope that you enjoyed our tale of smelly bravery. Welcome back to the story Pirates Thanksgiving Mixtape 2025 that was the ant who saved her colony by 9 year old Harper in Washington. And now, sadly, we've reached the final song of today's mixtape. But I want to wish all you wormies a happy Thanksgiving wherever you are. Whether it's Miami, Florida, Miami, Canada or Miami, Alaska, have a great one and be grateful for all of your loved ones. From Aditya, a five year old in Canada. Here's millions of stars.

[Narrator]

Before any planet becomes There was millions and millions of stars and each person was in it and the planets were made and the people started growing, growing, growing. Every day a new thing to know. They went from atoms to elements how to grow and from beyond the horizon the comets took flight Inside there was a knowing, knowing, knowing and then one day actually all the stars got into people's bodies and the people grow and grow into billions millions of stars Millions and millions of star Billions and millions of star Millions and millions of star. And then one day surely all the stars got into people's bodies and the people grow and grow and all the stars exploded. Oh, into millions and millions of stars Millions and millions of stars Billions and millions of stars. Then all the stars formed into atoms with the explode the people all pop down to earth and we lived our life. We lived our life we lived our life. We are millions and millions of star we are millions and millions of stars.