Expressions…Or Not!

Summary

Story Pirates Podcast Episode Summary: "Expressions…Or Not!"

Release Date: March 20, 2025
Host: Lee Overtree
Author: Retta
Podcast Title: Story Pirates
Episode Title: Expressions…Or Not!

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Introduction

In the "Expressions…Or Not!" episode of the award-winning Story Pirates podcast, host Lee Overtree introduces listeners to a whimsical exploration of common idiomatic expressions brought to life. The episode promises a blend of humor, creativity, and insightful discussions, making it a delightful experience for both kids and adults.

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Story Performance: "Expressions…Or Not!"

Overview

The central narrative, authored by 11-year-old Retta from Idaho, delves into a world where idiomatic expressions manifest literally, causing delightful chaos in the town of North South. The protagonist, Eugene, a new student eager to fit in, finds himself entangled in a series of mishaps as his attempts to use expressions result in their physical manifestations.

Key Plot Points

• Eugene's Arrival:
  [01:36] Retta: "Hi, I'm Retta. I'm 11 years old and I live in Idaho. This is my story. Expression or not."

• Classroom Chaos Begins:
  Eugene presents his book report on "Little Women," but his unconventional presentation leads to unexpected events. Expressions like "a piece of cake" and "monkey business" start materializing, introducing characters like Mortimer Monkey.

• Expressions Take Over:
  As Eugene navigates the town square, expressions like "raining cats and dogs," "birds of a feather flock together," and "bull in a china shop" come to life, creating humorous and chaotic scenarios.

• Family Involvement:
  Back at home, Eugene's family members also start experiencing the literal effects of expressions, culminating in a fantastical transformation of their household.

• Resolution:
  Realizing the unintended consequences of his actions, Eugene addresses the townspeople, embracing their differences and highlighting the uniqueness of North South. This acceptance restores normalcy, proving that diversity enriches the community.

Notable Quotes

• Eugene's Desperation:
  [04:37] Eugene: "My expressions, they're all coming true. How am I supposed to fit in with chaos following me everywhere I go?"

• Mortimer Monkey's Persistence:
  [00:56] Retta as Mortimer: "Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Or that was a piece of cake."

• Eugene's Realization:
  [08:15] Ms. McNally: "That's enough."
  [08:16] Shop Owner: "What do you all have to say for yourselves?"

• Eugene's Acceptance:
  [08:18] Goose Owner: "You've ruined our normal town."
  [09:08] Lee Overtree: "Hooray."
  [09:10] Eugene's Dad: "Eugene, I'm so proud of you."

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Author Interview: Retta on Expressions

After the story performance, host Lee Overtree engages in an insightful conversation with Retta about the nature and usage of expressions.

Defining Expressions

[09:31] Lee Overtree: "So, Retta, you wrote 'Expressions…Or Not!' Can you define what an expression is for someone who might not know?"
[09:34] Retta: "An expression is a saying that doesn't mean what you might think it means. For example, like raining cats and dogs. It doesn't mean it's actually raining cats and dogs. It means that it's raining really hard."

The Value of Expressions

[09:56] Lee Overtree: "If you had to make an argument for why we should use expressions, why not just be very clear and specific all the time?"
[10:12] Retta: "Because it kind of spices up the sentences. So rather than saying, 'that was super easy,' you could say, 'easy peasy, lemon squeezy,' or 'that was a piece of cake.' It gives a little more pop to it."

Evolution of Expressions

[10:26] Lee Overtree: "Another funny thing about expressions is that they kind of change over time. Like, sometimes there's an expression that feels like something old people say and when a young person hears that, they're like, what?"
[10:42] Retta: "Our class is doing this thing of like, etymology of words."
[10:50] Lee Overtree: "What does etymology mean for someone that doesn't know?"
[10:54] Retta: "Like, did you know that 'cute' used to mean intelligent? Yeah, but now it means pretty."
[11:01] Lee Overtree: "Could we make up some brand new expressions together right now?"
[11:05] Retta: "Yeah."
[11:12] Lee Overtree: "I was a hippo in the bathtub. I don't know what that means, but there you go. Feel free to use it."
[11:21] Retta: "I was going as fast as a five-wheeled bicycle."

Creative Process

[11:36] Lee Overtree: "Most expressions are figures of speech, like metaphors and similes."
[11:41] Retta: "Yeah. Your example was a metaphor, and mine was a simile because it uses 'as.'"
[11:57] Lee Overtree: "You are a wordsmith, Retta. I'm so excited about your story. Thank you so much for letting us perform it."

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Roll Call: Stories from Young Storytellers

The Roll Call segment features creative stories submitted by young listeners, showcasing the imaginative talents of children across the country.

1. "Ah, What is Happening?" by Liam (7 years old, California)

Liam presents a twist on the classic "it was all a dream" trope. His story involves a giant portal appearing in the sky, alien invasions, and a superhero's battle for humanity. Just as the conflict reaches its peak, everything disappears due to a power outage, revealing it was "a movie the whole time."

Lee Overtree: "That's a pretty ready-made ending for any story. Liam, excellent work, my friend."

2. "Georgie the Carrot's Amazing Adventure of Candy" by Isadora (6 years old, New Hampshire)

Isadora's story centers on Georgie the Carrot, who has an insatiable appetite for candy and other unusual items. From eating a fireplace filled with chocolate marshmallows to consuming fire and cinnamon rolls, Georgie's adventures span the globe. His gluttony leads to humorous consequences, like losing a tooth after devouring the world's marshmallows.

Lee Overtree: "I love all the details in your story. Excellent work, my friend."

3. "Sorry, Did You Hear Me Wrong?" by Thomas (9 years old, Washington)

Thomas crafts a repetitive and humorous narrative that builds upon a single joke. The story evolves from "I'm a banana" to increasingly absurd declarations like "I'm a two-headed explosive goo goo Gaga baby chicken banana," culminating in the character coming to life.

Lee Overtree: "Thomas, Utter genius. I'm gonna be thinking about that one for a long time."

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Closing Remarks

In the concluding segments, Lee Overtree wraps up the episode by acknowledging the contributions of the young storytellers and the creative team behind the scenes. A humorous post-episode conversation between Lee and the Shop Owner further emphasizes the theme of expressions coming alive, leaving listeners with a chuckle.

Final Thoughts

[19:28] Shop Owner: "Because if it did, it'd be a piece of cake."
[19:45] Lee Overtree: "Anyway, what are you up to the rest of the day? Me?"
[19:55] Shop Owner: "You know, just in case expressions start coming to life. Like a piece of cake."
[20:25] Narrator: "Darn it."

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Production Credits

The episode was produced by a dedicated team at Story Pirate Studios, with executive production by Lee Overtree and Benjamin Salka. The creative performances featured contributions from Ryan Chittupong, Langston Darby, Elana Fishbein, and others, ensuring a vibrant and engaging listening experience.

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Conclusion

"Expressions…Or Not!" masterfully intertwines humor, creativity, and educational elements to explore the whimsical consequences of taking idiomatic expressions literally. Through Eugene's adventures and Retta's insightful commentary, the episode underscores the importance of embracing individuality and the rich diversity of language. The engaging Roll Call segment further celebrates young creativity, making this episode a memorable addition to the Story Pirates repertoire.

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Listen to the full episode and explore more stories at storypirates.com/podcast.

Transcript

[Lee Overtree]

Hey there, Story Pirates podcast listeners. Lee, here, a penny for your thoughts. Have you ever cried over spilled milk while breaking the ice? Or have you cut corners on a piece of cake and just decided to call it a day because of a bad apple? Or have you ever beat around the bush once in a blue moon? Well, if you've ever done any of those things, you are going to like today's brand new story where common expressions come to life. Coming up after a few words for the grown.

[Ms. McNally]

I love storytelling.

[Retta]

I'm very different from everybody. Confusion is the step before curiosity.

[Eugene]

Okay, that's a really funny idea. We have to send that in.

[Retta]

Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Or that was a piece of cake.

[Mortimer Monkey]

I believe all the things in my story.

[Retta]

Human beings are just able to create the story pirates.

[Lee Overtree]

Welcome back to the Story Pirates podcast Expressions. We all use them sometimes. They're helpful and fun. But what if expressions started coming to life whenever we said them? Would that be fun or would it be weird? Find out in today's brand new story. Here's the author to introduce.

[Retta]

Hi, I'm Retta. I'm 11 years old and I live in Idaho. This is my story. Expression or not.

[Ms. McNally]

Settle down, class. It's time for our last book report presentation. Let's welcome our new student to the town of North South. Come on up, Eugene.

[Eugene]

Thanks, Ms. McNally. I'm Eugene. I just moved here from Idaho.

[Ms. McNally]

Eugene, welcome to North South. I know it can be hard to be new, but we're glad you're here.

[Eugene]

Oh, good. Cause I really wanna fit in.

[Ms. McNally]

I'm sure you will. Why don't you give us your book report?

[Eugene]

My presentation is on this book right here. Little Women. In the book, the women are little, but then they grow up. That's my book in a nutshell. My book is shrinking and now it's enclosed in a walnut shell.

[Ms. McNally]

What was that, Eugene? Here in north south, we do not shrink our books down and hide them in nutsh.

[Eugene]

Do that on purpose. Ms. McNally, I promise I'm not trying any monkey business.

[Ms. McNally]

Who could be at the classroom door? A monkey with a briefcase.

[Mortimer Monkey]

Hello there. I'm Mortimer Monkey. I'd like to speak with you about an exciting monkey business opportunity.

[Ms. McNally]

Not interested. Eugene, is this some kind of prank?

[Eugene]

I swear I'm not doing anything.

[Ms. McNally]

If this is your way of trying to fit in, it's not working.

[Eugene]

That's the end of class. Gotta run.

[Ms. McNally]

Wait. Young man, you're not going anywhere until you help me get this book out of this nutshell.

[Eugene]

Take A deep breath, Eugene. Those were just weird coincidences. I'll just spend a little time in the town square. Then everything will be bright as rain. Rain inside, and only on the right side of the hallway.

[Eugene's Dad]

Hey, who's raining? What storm is this? I just mopped.

[Eugene]

Oh, geez. To the town square. Made it to the town square. Look at all that hustle and bustle. This is a great place to not be noticed.

[Goose Owner]

Hello there, young fellow. Would you like to pet my pet goose?

[Eugene]

I would love to. Nice goose. Does it have any siblings? After all, birds of a feather flock together.

[Goose Owner]

Where did all these geese come from? I can't tell which one is mine. What did you do? Where are you, goose? Springsteen.

[Eugene]

I didn't do anything. Here, sir, let me help you. Get your ducks in a row.

[Goose Owner]

Now, there are ducks here, too, and they are remarkably organized. Young man, you've ruined my afternoon.

[Eugene]

Oh, no. I think my goose is cooked.

[Goose Owner]

Did you cook goose Springsteen?

[Eugene]

I. I gotta run.

[Eugene's Dad]

Run cook.

[Narrator]

My goo.

[Eugene]

My expressions, they're all coming true. How am I supposed to fit in with chaos following me everywhere I go? I can't seem to get this monkey off my back.

[Mortimer Monkey]

Hello there. I'm Mortimer Monkey. I'd like to speak with you about an exciting monkey business opportunity.

[Eugene]

Go away, monkey.

[Mortimer Monkey]

Okay, here's my card.

[Eugene]

I need a quiet place to think. Maybe this shop here.

[Shop Owner]

Well, hello there, young man. Welcome to the north south shop. Say, is something wrong?

[Eugene]

I just need a bobbit. I'm new in town and I'm just really feeling like a fish out of water right now.

[Shop Owner]

Uh, why is there a fish flopping on the floor in the middle of my store?

[Eugene]

Uh, I was hoping we wouldn't address the elephant in the room.

[Eugene's Dad]

Ha.

[Shop Owner]

There's an elephant in the room and.

[Eugene]

The fish is freaking it out.

[Shop Owner]

My precious china.

[Eugene]

This is worse than a bull in a china shop.

[Shop Owner]

Ah, now there's a bull.

[Eugene]

Why can't I stop using expression? I need to get out of here. I need to find mom and dad to home. Here I am at the front door. 0101 Drive. Surely this day can't get any worse. Mom, dad, I'm home.

[Ms. McNally]

Eugene. Home from school already?

[Shop Owner]

I guess time flies when you're having fun.

[Ms. McNally]

Oh, dear. Our clock just grew wings and is flying out the door.

[Eugene]

Mom, your expressions are coming true too.

[Ms. McNally]

I guess that would explain how the.

[Shop Owner]

Cat got out of its bag.

[Ms. McNally]

Cat, get back in that bag.

[Eugene's Dad]

Hey, Eugene.

[Eugene]

Dad.

[Eugene's Dad]

Home from school already? Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle.

[Eugene]

Hello.

[Mortimer Monkey]

Hello there, Uncle. It's Me, Mortimer. Monkey. I'd like to speak with you about an exciting monkey business opportunity.

[Eugene]

Not now, Mortimer.

[Eugene's Dad]

Well, that was rude.

[Eugene]

Mom, dad, for some reason, all of our expressions are coming true. And I think I made the town really upset. I just want to fit in.

[Eugene's Dad]

Now, calm down, Eugene. If you and I work together, I'm sure we can figure this out. After all, two heads are better than one. Ha ha. You said it, otherhead.

[Eugene]

Dad, you liter. Grow another head.

[Eugene's Dad]

Another head? That's. Does my mustache really look like that? I think we pull it off.

[Eugene]

Oh, no. The elephant followed me home. And the ducks and the geese, tired of town.

[Goose Owner]

There's the young whippersnapper who cooked my goose.

[Ms. McNally]

This book is still in a nutshell, Eugene.

[Eugene's Dad]

I'm gonna be mopping that hallway for days.

[Shop Owner]

My china shop is just. And this monkey won't stop trying to sell everyone cryptocurrency.

[Mortimer Monkey]

It really is an exciting monkey business opportunity.

[Eugene's Dad]

Eugene, what did you do?

[Eugene]

I was just trying to fit in. But the harder I tried, the worse things got.

[Ms. McNally]

It's okay, dear. Maybe we'll just move back to Idaho.

[Eugene's Dad]

We do love Boise. Quiet, Otherhead.

[Lee Overtree]

Sorry.

[Eugene]

This is all my fault. I'm not sure what to say to these people to make everything better, but I have to try something.

[Lee Overtree]

Wow.

[Eugene's Dad]

That's very mature of you, Eugene. Break a leg, son.

[Lee Overtree]

My leg.

[Eugene]

Daryl.

[Eugene's Dad]

Whoa. Time heals all wounds. Time heals all wounds, huh?

[Eugene]

It's all better now. Wait. If we can undo expressions with other expressions, that must mean.

[Ms. McNally]

That's enough.

[Shop Owner]

What do you all have to say for yourselves?

[Goose Owner]

You've ruined our normal town.

[Eugene]

Unless. Normal town? Listen, I know that we haven't exactly fit in since we got here, but who wants to live in a town where everyone is the same? And, yeah, along the way, someone might accidentally cook a goose or grow an extra head, but you know what they say.

[Ms. McNally]

Not another expression, please.

[Eugene]

All's well that ends well.

[Shop Owner]

Look, all the animals, they're gone.

[Goose Owner]

Except for my precious goose. Springsteen. He's uncooked.

[Ms. McNally]

And this copy of Little Women isn't in a nutshell anymore. You know what, Eugene? We are all different here in north south, which means you fit right in. Let's hear it for Eugene.

[Lee Overtree]

Hooray.

[Eugene's Dad]

Eugene, I'm so proud of you. I. I could just.

[Ms. McNally]

Aw.

[Eugene]

What's wrong, dad? Cat cut your tongue?

[Eugene's Dad]

That cat got my tongue. Mine, too.

[Eugene]

Let's make a long story short.

[Eugene's Dad]

The end.

[Shop Owner]

And now Lee speaks with the author.

[Lee Overtree]

So, Retta, you wrote Expressions or not?

[Retta]

Yeah.

[Lee Overtree]

Can you define what an expression Is for someone who might not know.

[Retta]

An expression is a saying that doesn't mean what you might think it means. For example, like raining cats and dogs. It doesn't mean it's actually raining cats and dogs. It means that it's raining really hard.

[Lee Overtree]

If you had to make an argument for why we should use expressions, why not just be very clear and specific all the time? Instead of saying it's raining cats and dogs, why not say it rained seven inches last night and always be very precise?

[Retta]

Because like, it kind of of like spices up the sentences. So like, rather than saying like, that was super easy, you could say like, easy peasy, lemon squeezy, or that was a piece of cake. It gives a little more pop to it.

[Lee Overtree]

You know, Another funny thing about expressions is that they kind of change over time. Like, sometimes there's an expression that feels like something old people say and when a young person hears that, they're like, what? Have you ever heard one like that?

[Retta]

Not really, but our class is doing this thing of like, etymology of words.

[Lee Overtree]

And what does etymology mean for someone that doesn't know?

[Retta]

Like, did you know that cute used to mean like intelligent?

[Lee Overtree]

No, I didn't know that.

[Retta]

Yeah, but now it means pretty, so.

[Lee Overtree]

It'S like the origin of the word.

[Retta]

Yeah.

[Lee Overtree]

Could we make up some brand new expressions together right now?

[Retta]

Yeah.

[Lee Overtree]

Okay. Why don't you pick a noun and then I'll make up an expression with it.

[Retta]

Um, hippo.

[Lee Overtree]

I was a hippo in the bathtub. I don't know what that means, but there you go. Feel free to use it. Okay, now I'm going to give you a noun and then can you come up with one?

[Retta]

Yep.

[Lee Overtree]

Okay. This noun is a five wheeled bicycle.

[Retta]

I was going as fast as a five wheeled bicycle.

[Lee Overtree]

That's amazing. We're also using metaphors and similes when we're using these expressions, right?

[Retta]

Yeah. Most expressions are figures of speech, like metaphors and similes.

[Lee Overtree]

Yeah. And I think mine was a metaphor. Right. Because I said I'm a hippo in a bathtub and yours was a simile. Why?

[Retta]

Because a simile is a metaphor that compares two things using like or as.

[Lee Overtree]

Amazing. You are a wordsmith, Retta. I'm so excited about your story. Thank you so much for letting us perform it.

[Retta]

Thank you.

[Lee Overtree]

Thank you, Retta. Have a great night.

[Retta]

You too, Lee. Bye.

[Lee Overtree]

Bye.

[Retta]

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

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[Ms. McNally]

Aren'T adventurers supposed to have a specific purpose? What are you doing on this quest? Just meeting strangers? Yep. My purpose is to have no purpose, though I sort of find purpose as I go.

[Lee Overtree]

My basket. It's missing.

[Ms. McNally]

I have tried many means of defense, but none have yet proven successful.

[Shop Owner]

I just wish someone would succeed in getting that darn sword.

[Goose Owner]

I am under attack by this ruffian.

[Eugene]

I want to be big and strong and fight evil. I have hope that if you show up at her door, she might listen.

[Lee Overtree]

Want to help me? Yell at them with your sword in a threatening manner.

[Ms. McNally]

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[Lee Overtree]

And now it's time for Story Pirates Roll Call. Send us your story.

[Ms. McNally]

Send us your story.

[Lee Overtree]

We read them all.

[Ms. McNally]

We read them all.

[Lee Overtree]

We love the mindful story Pirate Roll Call. First up from seven year old Liam in California. We have a brand new story called Ah, what is Happening? Have you ever heard one of those stories that ends with it all being a dream? You know there's like kooky things happening in the story and then at the very end they're like, and then they woke up because it was all a dream. Well, this story by Liam has an interesting spin on that concept. Here I'm just gonna read it for you. Ahem. One day this happened. A giant portal appeared in the sky and an alien ship came out. Plus a bunch of monsters too. Then they tried to take over the world. Only one superhero stood up and fought the battle for humanity. It wasn't looking good for super mega awesome guy, but then everything disappeared because the power went out. It was a movie the whole time. The end. So there you have it. That's a pretty ready made ending for any story. Liam. Excellent work, my friend. Next up, from six year old Isadora in New Hampshire, we have a story called Georgie the Carrot's amazing Adventure of candy. Now, I know what you're thinking. It's true, we have had a lot of stories here at Story Pirates about eating candy. But despite the title, Isadora's story is about so much more than eating candy. The main carrot in the story named Georgie the carrot actually eats way more things than just candy. For example, Georgie eats a fireplace that has chocolate filled marshmallows in it. And then he eats fire. And then he ate a cinnamon roll. And then he loves. So he did eat a lot of candy, but not just a small amount. He ate candy all over the world from the state of Georgia all the way to China. And then he burps and decides to eat every single marshmallow in the world. And the next morning he loses a tooth. Isadora, I love all the details in your story. Excellent work, my friend. And finally, from nine year old Thomas in Washington, we have a story called Sorry, did you hear me wrong? And I love this story because it does something that I love, which is take a single joke and repeat it over and over and over again. Here it is. Ahem. I'm a banana. Sorry, did you hear me wrong? I'm a chicken banana. Sorry, did you hear me wrong? I'm a baby chicken banana. Sorry, did you hear me wrong? I'm a goo goo ga ga baby chicken banana. Sorry, did you hear me wrong? I'm an explosive goo goo gaga baby chicken banana. Sorry, did you hear me wrong? I'm a two headed explosive goo goo Gaga baby chicken banana. Sorry, did you hear me wrong? I'm alive. The end. Thomas Utter genius. I'm gonna be thinking about that one for a long time. To read all of today's roll call stories, just head to storypirates.com podcast. And now it's time for you to write us a story. Grownups can submit [e-mail] and remember, we respond to every single story we receive.

[Ms. McNally]

That was roll call.

[Lee Overtree]

That'S it for today's episode. Thanks for listening. And a big thanks to today's author, Retta. We'll be back next week with another episode. Until then, stay creative and and stay kind.

[Shop Owner]

Bye.

[Lee Overtree]

The Story Pirates podcast is a production of Story Pirate Studios, executive produced by Lee Overtree and Benjamin Salka. This episode was produced by Sam Baer, Peter McNerney, Andrew Miller and Lee Overtree. Recording sound design and mixing by Sam Baer at the Relic Room in New York City. Theme song by Bobby Lord. Roll Call theme by Andrew Barbado. Musical scoring by Eric Erson and Jack Mitchell. Our head writers are Rachel Winitsky and David Sidorov. Expressions or not was adapted by Andrew Miller. Production coordination by Denisa Wartenbee. Episode artwork by Camilla Franklin. This episode features performances by Ryan Chittupong, Langston Darby, Elana Fishbein, Sherry Lane, Peter McNerney, Megan O'Neill, Lee Overtree, Peter Russo, Julia Schroeder, and Steve White. Hey, Peter.

[Shop Owner]

Hey, Lee.

[Lee Overtree]

So funny how all the expressions in today's story came to life, huh?

[Shop Owner]

Yeah.

[Lee Overtree]

Makes you almost wish it could happen like that in real life. It sure does.

[Shop Owner]

Because if it did, it'd be a piece of cake.

[Lee Overtree]

Anyway, what are you up to the rest of the day? Me?

[Shop Owner]

Nothing. In fact, it'll probably just be a piece of cake.

[Lee Overtree]

Peter, why do you keep saying piece of cake?

[Shop Owner]

You know, just in case expressions start coming to life. Like a piece of cake.

[Lee Overtree]

You aren't even using the expression correctly.

[Shop Owner]

Yes, I am. It's easy. Like a piece of cake.

[Lee Overtree]

All right, that time you actually did use it correctly.

[Shop Owner]

Thank you. Boy, I sure would like to eat a piece of cake.

[Lee Overtree]

It's never going to work, Peter. You can stop now.

[Shop Owner]

Okay, fine. Piece of cake.

[Narrator]

Darn it.