The Birth of the Bagel Geologist

Summary

Story Pirates Podcast: "The Birth of the Bagel Geologist"

Release Date: March 31, 2025
Host: Story Pirates
Episode Title: The Birth of the Bagel Geologist

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Introduction

In this special bonus episode of the award-winning Story Pirates Podcast, listeners are treated to a unique collaboration between the hosts, Lee and Peter, and hundreds of imaginative children from the Story Pirates Creator Club. Together, they crafted an engaging and whimsical story titled "The Birth of the Bagel Geologist", brimming with delightful elements like donuts, bagels, capybaras, unicorns, the planet Mars, and axolotls. This episode not only showcases the creativity of young minds but also emphasizes the power of collective storytelling.

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Collaborative Storytelling Session

Lee, the host, opens the episode by expressing his excitement about the collaborative effort:
“...hundreds of kids from around the world came together with myself and Peter to write this story.” [00:01]

He highlights the interactive nature of the Story Pirates Creator Club, where children contribute to writing stories that are then brought to life through performances featuring sketch comedy and original songs. Lee also mentions an upcoming Zoom session in April, inviting more children to join and contribute to future stories.

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Performance of "The Birth of the Bagel Geologist"

The heart of the episode is the performance of "The Birth of the Bagel Geologist", a fantastical tale set on Mars, centered around Jeremy, a donut geologist, and his quirky adventures.

Characters Introduced:

• Jeremy: A mustachioed spider and donut geologist addicted to his phone.
• Maya: Jeremy's wife, a wild wacky robot, expressing concern over Jeremy's distractions.
• Kira: Head of the unicorn caregivers and narrator of the story.
• Robot Spider Children: Evolved capybaras transformed into robot spiders.

Plot Overview:

1. Jeremy's Quest:
   Jeremy spends his days digging in Martian caves in search of ancient donuts like the Boston Cream Crystal and the mystical squid flavored donut. His obsession, however, leads to comical mishaps.

   “I just dig like this.” — Jeremy [03:59]

2. Distractions and Consequences:
   Despite finding valuable donuts, Jeremy's constant distraction with his phone causes problems, including inadvertently eating a fabled jade donut meant for the museum.

   “Oh, shoot. I got distracted by looking at my phone again.” — Jeremy [04:12]

3. Capybara Invasion:
   The hotel Jeremy and Maya reside in faces an invasion of capybaras flooding through air vents, leading to chaos. Jeremy's attempt to handle the situation with a freeze ray and taco sauce backfires, resulting in the capybaras evolving into robot spiders.

   “I'm being brought into this corner. Oh, No, I can't turn it off. I've gotta get frozen by. Ugh.” — Jeremy [06:05]

4. A Prophecy Unveiled:
   Kira reveals that Jeremy is destined to save the hotel by embarking on a quest to find the magical axolotl, fulfilling an ancient prophecy to manage the capybara-turned-robot spider population.

   “The prophecy says that one day, Jeremy, father of the spiders, will return to go on a great quest to save us all from this hotel's chronic lack of space by seeking out the magical axolotl.” — Kira [07:57]

5. Jeremy's Transformation:
   Initially reluctant, Jeremy consents to the quest, leading him to the mystical donut cave where he confronts his past habits—constantly eating the rare donuts. Through this journey, he learns valuable lessons about presence and mindfulness.

   “Bagels are better.” — Lee [09:42]

6. Resolution and Family Unity:
   Embracing his new understanding, Jeremy decides to move out of the cramped hotel to provide space for his robot spider children and rekindles his relationship with Maya, highlighting the importance of family and being present.

   “I love you.” — Jeremy [10:49]

Notable Quotes:

• Lee: “Bagels are better.” [09:42]
  This succinct piece of advice serves as Jeremy's epiphany, symbolizing a shift from fleeting distractions (donuts) to meaningful sustenance (bagels).

• Jeremy: “Bagels are better than donuts. You mean like how being present is better than looking at my phone? Because phones, like donuts, only offer passing fulfillment, whereas being present with a loved one is much like a bagel, a heartier meal. Is that what you meant? Magical axolotl?” [10:13]
  Jeremy connects the metaphor to real-life behavior, emphasizing the value of presence over digital distractions.

• Maya: “Oh, Jeremy, I'm so proud of you.” [10:17]
  This affirmation underscores the episode's theme of personal growth and the strengthening of familial bonds.

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Themes and Insights

"The Birth of the Bagel Geologist" weaves together humor, adventure, and meaningful life lessons. The primary themes include:

• Mindfulness and Presence:
  Jeremy's journey from being glued to his phone to valuing real interactions highlights the importance of being present and engaged in one's surroundings.

• Responsibility and Growth:
  Accepting the prophecy and taking action to resolve the capybara invasion reflects personal growth and the acceptance of responsibility.

• Family and Community:
  The resolution emphasizes the significance of family support and community collaboration in overcoming challenges.

• Creativity and Collaboration:
  The episode showcases the power of collective creativity, bringing together diverse ideas from children worldwide to create an engaging narrative.

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Conclusion

This bonus episode of Story Pirates not only entertains with its imaginative story and lively performances but also imparts valuable lessons on mindfulness, responsibility, and the importance of familial bonds. By involving children in the storytelling process, the podcast fosters creativity and highlights the unique perspectives that young minds contribute to enriching narratives.

Listeners are encouraged to participate in future Creator Club sessions, continuing the tradition of collaborative storytelling that the Story Pirates Podcast champions.

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Transcript

[Lee]

Hey, Story Pirates podcast listeners. Lee here today we have a very special bonus episode for you featuring another brand new story written by the Story Pirates Creator Club. That's right, hundreds of kids from around the world came together with myself and Peter to write this story. And it features everything you need, including donuts, bagels, capybaras, unicorns, the planet Mars and Axolotl and more. And it's coming up right after a few words for the grownups. Hey, grown ups. Today's episode is brought to you by DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse on Netflix. With a little magic in a daily dollhouse delivery, Gabby's Dollhouse leads kids room to room through a fantastical dollhouse. With mini worlds, irresistible kiddie characters, and delightfully quirky adventures, it's the ultimate in dollhouse wish fulfillment. Shrinking down and playing inside your own magical dollhouse world. So, grown ups, check out the new season of DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse right now on Netflix. And don't miss the new Gabby's Dollhouse playset from Spin Master called the Kitty Care Ear. Perfect Playroom. My daughter loves it. And thanks to DreamWorks for supporting the show.

[Jeremy]

Wow.

[Lee]

I love storytelling.

[Maya]

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

[Lee]

Okay, that's a really funny idea. We have to send that in. I just get some joy when I.

[Jeremy]

Hear other people giggling.

[Maya]

I believe all the things in my story. Human beings are just able to create the story pirates.

[Lee]

Okay, everybody, here's what's up. As you may know, every once in a while we invite the entire Creator club to join me and Peter on a Zoom to write a story together. And hundreds of kids from around the world showed up like I said. And together we wrote an incredible story about a hotel on Mars that contains some of the most surprising and bizarre creatures you could ever imagine. And today you are going to hear a performance of that story. And P.S. grown Ups, we're doing this thing again on Zoom with me and Peter in April. And it's not too late to get your kids involved. We're going to write a brand new story together and then adapt it for the podcast, just like in today's episode. Information on how to join us is in the episode description for today's episode. So grown ups, check it out and join us. And without further ado, we now present to you a story by the Story Pirates Creator Club. Here's the birth of the Bagel Geologist.

[Kira]

Donuts here on Mars. They're all around us. But where do they come from? Usually from a store. But what about ancient donuts. The kind that can only be found here, far beneath the Martian surface. To find those, you'll need a donut geologist like Jeremy here. The mustachioed spider.

[Jeremy]

Huh? What? Oh, sorry. I was just looking at my phone. Sheesh. I am addicted to this thing.

[Kira]

Jeremy, tell us, what's it like being a donut geologist?

[Jeremy]

Oh, it's great. I spent all day in this cave digging, hoping to find a priceless ancient donut. Such as the Boston Cream Crystal, the rainbow metallic donut, or the one I've been searching for the longest, the mystical squid flavored donut.

[Kira]

And can you show us how it's done?

[Jeremy]

Yeah, sure. I just dig like this.

[Kira]

You found one. And if I'm not mistaken, that's the fabled jade donut of.

[Lee]

What are you doing?

[Kira]

You're eating it.

[Jeremy]

Oh, shoot. I got distracted by looking at my phone again.

[Kira]

Does this happen often?

[Jeremy]

Pretty much every time.

[Maya]

Jeremy, why didn't you tell me you were going to be on Martian TV tonight?

[Jeremy]

Huh?

[Maya]

Stop looking at your phone.

[Jeremy]

Oh, sorry.

[Maya]

That phone is a real problem. Sometimes I think you love technology too much.

[Jeremy]

Of course I do. That's why I married you. My wild wacky robot.

[Maya]

Ever since we moved to the 38th floor of this hotel.

[Jeremy]

Hotel Martian Madness.

[Maya]

I know what it's called. You've dreamed of donating rare donuts to that museum for ants on the top floor.

[Jeremy]

The 39th and a third floor.

[Maya]

But that museum sits empty because you keep eating all the rare donuts.

[Jeremy]

Oh, Maya, my wild wacky robot. You're right. Starting now, I won't be distracted by. Huh? Do you hear that? What? A capybara just fell out of our ceiling air vent. I am so sorry. As you know, it's so crowded with capybaras on the 39th floor that we sometimes get squeezed into the air vents and fall down here to the 38th floor. We are all too aware. And again, I am so sorry. I'll just be on my way. I've had it up to here with those giant rodents flooding into our apartment.

[Maya]

Where are you going?

[Jeremy]

To the 39th floor. I'll be right back. Here I am. Now to give those capybaras a piece of my mind. What? There are thousands of capybaras up here. There's only one way to deal with this. With my freeze ray and. And taco sauce.

[Lee]

Everyone, look. He's got taco sauce.

[Jeremy]

And my freeze ray.

[Lee]

He's freezing up.

[Jeremy]

Oh, boy. I did not sit this through. I'm being brought into this corner. Oh, No, I can't turn it off. I've gotta get frozen by. Ugh.

[Kira]

And in that moment, Jeremy froze, as did his mind. But on the outside, time marched on. Things changed, evolved, multiplied. Until finally, one day, Jeremy awoke.

[Jeremy]

Huh? What's going on?

[Kira]

It's okay, Jeremy. You've been asleep.

[Jeremy]

I had the wildest dream.

[Kira]

You're safe and sound now, back on the good old 10 millionth floor.

[Jeremy]

10 millionth floor? Who are you? What's going on?

[Kira]

I'm Kira, head of the unicorn caregivers. And this is is my daycare.

[Jeremy]

When I went to sleep, There were only 39 and a third floors in this hotel. What happened?

[Kira]

I'll give you the short version. Centuries ago, you sprayed all those capybara with taco sauce and then froze them, which started a rapid evolution that turned the capybaras into robot spiders dripping with taco sauce that all loved to wear capybara masks. They multiplied so quickly that we needed to build more floors to house them. Oh, and also, they always stayed babies. For some reason, because of this hotel, Martian madness brought in the greatest caregivers in the universe. Unicorns.

[Jeremy]

Well, this can't be true.

[Kira]

See for yourself. And open the door to the hallway.

[Jeremy]

I will. Hello.

[Lee]

We are baby robot spiders with capybara masks. Will you play with us? No.

[Kira]

As you can see, we need your help, Jeremy.

[Jeremy]

Why do you need my help?

[Kira]

The prophecy says that one day, Jeremy, father of the spiders, will return to go on a great quest to save us all from this hotel's chronic lack of space by seeking out the magical axolotl.

[Jeremy]

Okay. Nope, I'm out. I just want to go back to my apartment and have a peaceful night.

[Maya]

You mean look at your phone all evening? Maya, you said you'd be right back. That was hundreds of years ago. But I waited. I did that for you. Now you must do this for me.

[Jeremy]

Okay, fine. Where do I find this magical axolotl?

[Kira]

You will find him in the basement.

[Jeremy]

Oh, I'll just take the elevator down. 10 million floors. I'll be right back. That was not quick. This is no basement.

[Lee]

It's a mystical donut cave.

[Jeremy]

Magical axolotl at your service. This cave is full of the rarest ancient donuts I've ever seen.

[Lee]

You mean like this one?

[Jeremy]

The mystical squid flavored donut? Don't eat it. I've been looking for that almost as long as the Boston Cream Crystal.

[Lee]

You mean this one?

[Narrator]

Yes.

[Jeremy]

Oh, thank. Thank goodness. Om nom nom. No. Stop eating them.

[Lee]

What about this one?

[Jeremy]

The J donut of Doom.

[Kira]

Om nom nom no. Or this one.

[Jeremy]

The epic godly extra hyper donut. Om nom nom nom nom, nom, nom nom no. If you keep eating them, then there won't be any level in the museum. I get it now. You're doing what I used to do.

[Lee]

You have finally learned your lesson. And now that you're listening, I shall give you some magical advice.

[Jeremy]

Please share with me your wisdom.

[Lee]

Here it is. Bagels are better.

[Jeremy]

I see.

[Lee]

Also, hot dogs are not a sandwich.

[Jeremy]

Okay, let's put a pin in the hot dog thing. But bagels are better than donuts. You mean like how being present is better than looking at my phone? Because phones, like donuts, only offer passing fulfillment, whereas being present with a loved one is much like a bagel, a heartier meal. Is that what you meant? Magical axolotl?

[Lee]

Uh, sure.

[Maya]

Oh, Jeremy, I'm so proud of you.

[Jeremy]

Maya. I get it now. Let's move out of that hotel and live down here where there's room for us and all of our terrifying robot spider children.

[Maya]

Are they our children?

[Jeremy]

Honestly, I don't know. But what do you say, my darling robot wife?

[Maya]

I say get in here, robot spider children.

[Lee]

We love you, father.

[Jeremy]

Wow, they really are terrifying.

[Maya]

Yes, I love them, too.

[Jeremy]

And I love you.

[Maya]

Bring it in, big guy.

[Jeremy]

Too hard. Robot hug.

[Maya]

What can I say? I'm wild and wacky.

[Jeremy]

Wow. This is weird.

[Maya]

The end.

[Lee]

We'll be right back after a few.

[Jeremy]

Words for the grown ups.

[Lee]

Hey, grown ups. Today's episode is brought to you by DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse on Netflix. With a little magic and a daily dollhouse delivery, Gabby's Dollhouse leads kids room to room through a fantastical dollhouse. With mini worlds, irresistible kiddie characters, and delightfully quirky adventures, it's the ultimate in dollhouse wish fulfillment. Shrinking down and playing inside your own magical dollhouse world. I love Gabby's Dollhouse because having a growth mindset is at the core of episodes and encourages children to have flexible thinking so they can learn from mistakes and solve problems. Also, who could deny characters with names like Marty the Party Cat, Pandy Paws, Cakey, and DJ Catnip? I for sure can't deny them. Could you? I dare you to see? You can't. So, grown ups, check out the new season of DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse right now on Netflix. And don't miss the new Gabby's Dollhouse playset from Spin Master called the Kitty Care Ear. Perfect Playroom. My daughter loves it. And thanks to DreamWorks for supporting the show.

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[Lee]

That'S it for today's bonus episode, Grown Ups. Don't forget to check the show notes for today's episode to find out how your kids can join us for our next Create a Story session in April. We'll be back later this week with another new episode. Until then, stay creative and stay kind.