The Exploding Pig and the Snarky Calculator: A Suspenseful and Saucy Saga

Summary

Podcast Summary: "The Exploding Pig and the Snarky Calculator: A Suspenseful and Saucy Saga"

Release Date: July 10, 2025

Introduction

In this special bonus episode of the award-winning Story Pirates podcast, host Lee Overtree and co-host Peter McNerney unveil a unique detective story titled "The Exploding Pig and the Snarky Calculator." This episode showcases the collaborative creativity of over a hundred kids from the Story Pirates Creator Club, transforming their imaginative narratives into engaging sketch comedy and songs. Beyond the captivating main story, the episode also features the beloved Roll Call segment, where stories written by young listeners are read and discussed.

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The Story: "The Exploding Pig and the Snarky Calculator"

The centerpiece of this episode is an original detective tale featuring George, a broken calculator turned private eye, and Mona Lisa, an exploding pig with a passion for music.

• Setting the Scene:

  • [03:08] Austin Sanders introduces the noir-esque setting: “It was a dark and stormy night at the office of me, George the Broken Calculator Private eye.”
  • George, despite being broken, remains determined to solve mysteries, highlighting his resilience: “[...] even a broken calculator is right twice a day.”

• The Mystery Unfolds:

  • [04:20] Peter McNerney as Mona Lisa, seeks George's help: “Someone took a speck of my ice cream out of the container at my house while I was performing a concert.”
  • Mona Lisa's unique personality is evident through her quirky ice cream flavors and extravagant home: “[...] the 24 Karat Cheese House,” adorned with “millions of red diamonds.”

• Investigation and Plot Twists:

  • George uncovers clues, such as a spoon with a speck of neon pink ice cream: “[07:13]” which leads to the unexpected revelation.
  • The narrative takes a romantic turn when Mona Lisa confesses her feelings: “[07:47] Peter McNerney: That I have a crush on you,” culminating in a heartfelt proposal set to a "montage song."

• Climactic Conclusion:

  • [10:26] The story wraps up humorously with Mona Lisa’s explosive nature: “Is she exploding into thousands of adorable piglets?”

Notable Quotes

• Austin Sanders as George:

  • “[03:08] It was a dark and stormy night at the office of me, George the Broken Calculator Private eye.”
  • “[07:33] And it looks like the fingerprints belong to you.”

• Peter McNerney as Mona Lisa:

  • “[04:20] Someone took a speck of my ice cream out of the container at my house while I was performing a concert.”
  • “[08:21] Let's get to know each other in a montage song that I just wrote about us and all the things that we're about to do together.”

Behind the Scenes: Story Creation

Lee Overtree provides insight into the collaborative storytelling process:

• [02:02] “Every once in a while we invite all our Creator Club members to join me and Peter on a Zoom to write a story.”
• The collective creativity of over a hundred kids is instrumental in crafting such imaginative tales, emphasizing the podcast's mission to inspire young storytellers.

Kid's Stories: Roll Call

Following the main story, the episode transitions to the popular Roll Call segment, celebrating stories crafted by young listeners.

1. "Potato Monsters Have Jobs" by Julius (7 years old):

   • Lee introduces the story: “[...] they can be firefighters, rabbis, and more, but that's a bad thing because they turn into potato monsters.”
   • Discussion highlights the blend of humor and creativity, noting its terrifying yet funny elements.

2. "The Cat Who Thought It Was a Dog" by Alexandra (6 years old):

   • A tale of Mittens, a cat grappling with his identity, questioning whether he is truly a cat or a dog.
   • The hosts delve into themes of self-identity and the quest for validation, reflecting on how children perceive and articulate complex emotions.

3. "Watermelon Cheese" by Rufus (8 years old):

   • A humorous and confusing narrative that plays with the concept of an unreliable narrator.
   • The discussion praises the story's creativity and the child's adventurous approach to storytelling.

Conclusion

This bonus episode of Story Pirates masterfully blends original storytelling with interactive segments that celebrate young imaginations. By transforming children's stories into dynamic performances, the podcast not only entertains but also empowers the next generation of writers and creatives. Listeners are encouraged to participate by submitting their own stories, fostering a vibrant community of young storytellers.

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Key Takeaways:

• Collaborative Creativity: The episode exemplifies the power of collective imagination, with contributions from over a hundred young writers shaping a unique detective story.

• Engagement with Young Audiences: Through segments like Roll Call, Story Pirates actively involves its young listeners, providing a platform for their voices and stories.

• Theme Exploration: The narratives explore themes such as identity, resilience, and creativity, resonating with both children and adult listeners.

Final Thoughts

"The Exploding Pig and the Snarky Calculator: A Suspenseful and Saucy Saga" stands as a testament to Story Pirates' commitment to nurturing creativity and storytelling among children. By blending humor, mystery, and heartfelt moments, the podcast continues to deliver content that is both entertaining and inspiring for audiences of all ages.

Transcript

[Lee Overtree]

Hey, story pirates podcast listeners. Lee, here today we have a very special bonus episode for you featuring another brand new story that was written by not one, not two, but over a hundred different kids in our creator club. This time it's a detective story. Can you solve the mystery before George the snarky Calculator does? Find out Right after a few words for the grownups. Hey, grown ups. Today's episode is sponsored by Smurfs, the new movie about the smurfs in theaters July 18th. Yeah, the little blue Smurfs. It's the perfect family movie for the summer if you like comedy, music, adventure and Rihanna. Yep, Rihanna is in it, along with an all star cast of actors that I love, including my faves, Amy Sedaris and Alex Winter. And Kurt Russell. Yes, and did I mention Rihanna? Yeah, she plays Smurfette. And there's new Rihanna music in the movie too. Best of all, I love that Smurfs focuses on themes of friendship, teamwork, finding yourself, and being kind to each other. Basically, there's something for everyone in this film. So starting July 18, make sure you smurf your way to Smurfs in theaters. You'll be glad you smurfed.

[Peter McNerney]

I love storytelling. I'm very different from everybody. Confusion is the step before curiosity. Okay, that's a really funny idea. We have to send that in. I just get some joy when I hear other people giggling. I believe all the things in my story. Human beings are just able to create the Zoey Pirates.

[Lee Overtree]

Okay, everybody, here's what's up. As you know, every once in a while we invite all our Creator club members to join me and Peter on a zoom to write a story. Together, over a hundred different kids from all over the world showed up, and together we wrote an incredible detective story about a snarky calculator and an exploding pig.

[Peter McNerney]

And.

[Lee Overtree]

And I'm pretty much 100% certain that you are not going to be able to predict how it ends. And P.S. grownups, we're doing this whole thing again on a zoom with me and Peter in July. 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 now, without further ado, we present to you a story by the Story Pirates Creator Club, the Exploding Pig and the Snarky Calculator. A suspenseful and saucy Saga.

[Austin Sanders]

It was a dark and stormy night at the office of me, George the Broken Calculator Private eye. But being broken hasn't slowed me down. It's like I always say, even a broken calculator is right twice a day. And yes, I know that doesn't make sense. Anyway, dark and stormy night. I was just sitting down to a cup of matcha tea to calm my nerves. Business is slow, George. If a new client doesn't walk through the door soon, you might have to close up and go back to. Oh, thank goodness. Watch out. Doors unlocked.

[Peter McNerney]

Are you George the Broken Calculator?

[Austin Sanders]

Depends on who's asking.

[Peter McNerney]

Oh, sorry. I'm Mona Lisa. Mona Lisa, the Exploding Pig.

[Austin Sanders]

Mona Lisa, the Exploding Pig. But you're the most famous singer in the world. I have all your albums. Pig Girls Don't Cry. Oink. I did it again. 1980s swine.

[Lee Overtree]

I'm a huge fan.

[Austin Sanders]

I mean, can I help you?

[Peter McNerney]

Are you a detective?

[Austin Sanders]

Yes, of course. Do you have a mystery?

[Peter McNerney]

I do. Someone took a speck of my ice cream out of the container at my house while I was performing a concert.

[Austin Sanders]

Was there some something special about this ice cream?

[Peter McNerney]

Yes, it was neon pink.

[Lee Overtree]

Hmm.

[Austin Sanders]

Didn't seem like much of a case to me. But I was desperate, so I said yes.

[Peter McNerney]

What do you say, Detective?

[Austin Sanders]

It doesn't seem like much of a case to me, but I'm desperate, so I say yes. Sorry, I didn't mean to say most of that out loud.

[Peter McNerney]

I see.

[Austin Sanders]

Let's go to the scene of the crime. As we pulled up to Mona Lisa's pig shaped mansion, I couldn't help but notice that it was covered in what looked like millions of red diamonds. Too many diamonds if you ask me. I wondered, were they stolen?

[Peter McNerney]

If you're wondering if they were stolen, don't worry, they're unstolen.

[Austin Sanders]

Glad to hear it.

[Peter McNerney]

The name of my house is the 24 Karat Cheese House.

[Austin Sanders]

Yes, it's the biggest house in Dallas, Texas. I know all about it because I.

[Lee Overtree]

Was a huge fan. Because I'm a huge fan.

[Austin Sanders]

Shoot. Did I say that out loud?

[Peter McNerney]

You did.

[Austin Sanders]

Let's pretend I didn't.

[Peter McNerney]

Okay.

[Austin Sanders]

Why don't you show me where the ice cream was taken?

[Peter McNerney]

It's right this way. Down this hallway. Full of 25,000, of course.

[Austin Sanders]

Wait, what did you say? 25,000 cats?

[Peter McNerney]

Yes. See, they don't like calculators.

[Austin Sanders]

Then maybe we should go a different way.

[Peter McNerney]

This is the only way.

[Austin Sanders]

Okay. So I followed her through the mob of cats. Excuse me, did I want To. No, that's far too many cats. But what Mona Lisa didn't know is that I would follow her to the ends of the earth. I really was her biggest fan.

[Lee Overtree]

But I didn't want to come across.

[Austin Sanders]

As some weirdo broken calculator detective. So I had to play it cool.

[Peter McNerney]

We're here. That wasn't so bad, was it?

[Austin Sanders]

It wasn't.

[Lee Overtree]

It was.

[Austin Sanders]

Now tell me, what is this place?

[Peter McNerney]

This is my secret ice cream collection room. It's full of the rarest and most special flavors of ice cream.

[Austin Sanders]

It was then that I understood she was so upset about the ice cream. The room was full of freezers filled to the brim with valuable ice creams. I guess she wasn't a big weirdy after all. Oh, I'm sorry. That was out loud. I heard it that time.

[Peter McNerney]

I'm just glad you're taking this seriously because this was a very real crime. And the only reason I asked you to come here.

[Austin Sanders]

Of course. Now if you'll just. Who's this?

[Peter McNerney]

That's my Soda Can Dog. His name is Soda Can Dog.

[Austin Sanders]

Hello there, Soda Can Dog. Who's a good boy? Whoa. Just then the dog jumped and knocked a carton of vanilla ice cream off the counter.

[Peter McNerney]

I'm so sorry about Soda Can Dog. I don't know what's gotten into him.

[Austin Sanders]

I might. This spoon just fell out of that vanilla ice cream.

[Peter McNerney]

Nothing strange about that. Why don't you look over here where the neon pink ice cream was stolen?

[Austin Sanders]

Because this spoon has a clue.

[Peter McNerney]

A clue?

[Austin Sanders]

It has a speck of neon pink ice cream on it. I think the culprit ate some pink ice cre to stash the spoon in the vanilla.

[Peter McNerney]

Looks like they got away with it. Shoot.

[Austin Sanders]

Not so fast. I'm going to dust the spoon for fingerprints.

[Peter McNerney]

Can you do that?

[Austin Sanders]

Can I, Mona Lisa? I already have.

[Peter McNerney]

Wow, you're good.

[Austin Sanders]

And it looks like the fingerprints belong to you.

[Peter McNerney]

Me?

[Austin Sanders]

You stole ice cream from yourself? What's the meaning of this?

[Peter McNerney]

Oh, Detective George. Don't make me say it.

[Austin Sanders]

Don't make you say what?

[Peter McNerney]

That I have a crush on you.

[Heather Woodward]

What?

[Austin Sanders]

I did not see that coming. You have a crush on me?

[Peter McNerney]

I've been following your career for years. I even wrote my biggest hit, unbreak My Calculator, about you.

[Austin Sanders]

That song always did speak to me.

[Peter McNerney]

So what do you say? Should we get married and be together forever?

[Heather Woodward]

Whoa.

[Austin Sanders]

Don't get me wrong, Mona Lisa. I'm your biggest fan. But let's think about this. Being together forever feels like a boo. A big first step.

[Peter McNerney]

You're right, of course. Just like you are about all the crimes you solve. Let's get to know each other in a montage song that I just wrote about us and all the things that we're about to do together.

[Austin Sanders]

You had me at montage song. Let's go.

[Peter McNerney]

We'll get some juice at the Juice Hut. Then we'll play on the baby swings. We'll sing together and then we'll walk. Watch romantic comedies all day. We'll take a tour of planet Saturn. Then we'll go on a boat that's a roller coaster. Go in a swimming pool for dogs and send each other notes. Then we'll comb each other's amazing hair. And finally, we'll go BASE jumping.

[Heather Woodward]

Wow.

[Austin Sanders]

We really did do all those things.

[Peter McNerney]

BASE jumping was my favorite part.

[Austin Sanders]

I liked the swimming pool for dogs.

[Peter McNerney]

Remember our 10 year trip to Saturn?

[Lee Overtree]

Yeah.

[Austin Sanders]

Space travel is no joke.

[Peter McNerney]

So now that we've gotten to know each other, what do you think? Will you marry me? Do we add up?

[Austin Sanders]

This old broken calculator might only be right twice a day.

[Peter McNerney]

I still don't understand that.

[Austin Sanders]

But I'm pretty sure that it's one of those two times when I say yes.

[Peter McNerney]

Oh, George, I'm so happy it makes sense. Makes me want to sing again.

[Austin Sanders]

Please do.

[Peter McNerney]

I love a detective. His name is George, and I can't wait to marry him. I also can't wait to eat a banana and then put it on the ground. I also want to eat a pickle, but probably not the same time as the banana. We should get a cat named Talia.

[Austin Sanders]

But wait, before we get married or adopt a cat, I need to ask you one thing. I've been wondering for years.

[Peter McNerney]

What is it?

[Austin Sanders]

Why is it they call you an exploding pig?

[Peter McNerney]

It's because when I get really, really, really, really hippie, I explode.

[Austin Sanders]

Oh, my goodness, Mona Lisa. Is she exploding into thousands of adorable piglets?

[Peter McNerney]

Will you be our papa?

[Lee Overtree]

Uh, sure.

[Peter McNerney]

Yay.

[Austin Sanders]

Boy, I did not see that coming. I really didn't.

[Peter McNerney]

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

[Lee Overtree]

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[Lee Overtree]

And now it's time for Story Pirates Roll Call.

[Austin Sanders]

Story Pirate Roll Call.

[Lee Overtree]

Welcome back to Story Pirates Roll Call where we read stories written by kids and discuss them. All the beautiful things, all the terrifying things, all the wonderful things, the inspiring things, all the things kids have to say through their narratives. Peter, I'd like to read today's first story.

[Heather Woodward]

I would like to listen to it.

[Lee Overtree]

All right. By seven year old Julius from the District of Columbia, here is a story called Potato Monsters have jobs. Thank goodness Potatoes have jobs. You see, that's why I bring you this story. They can be firefighters, rabbis, and more, but that's a bad thing because they turn into potato monsters.

[Peter McNerney]

Whoa.

[Lee Overtree]

The end.

[Heather Woodward]

Wow. This is a real tone change at.

[Lee Overtree]

The very end, honestly, and I don't say this lightly. I think this is one of the most terrifying stories we've ever received. Julia's fantastic story. It's terrifying, but also incredibly funny and creative. All right, Peter, let's move on to our next story. Would you do the honors?

[Heather Woodward]

Yes. This next story comes to us from a 6 year old from Massachusetts named Alexandra. And this story is called the Cat who Thought it was a Dog. One day there was a cat named Mittens, but he thought he was a dog. So one day he told his owner that he was a dog. Then the owner said, no, you are a cat, not a dog. But Mitten said, but I look like a dog. The owner said, but you think you are a dog, but you are not actually a dog. Mitten said, how do you know I am a cat? Owner said, well, you have sharp claws, Mittens. Some dogs have sharp claws. Well then why do you purr and hiss like a cat? Because I'm a dog that purrs and hisses. Then go to this location, I have a map. And the old lady will tell you if you are a dog or a cat. Okay, I will. I will set off to find the old lady and she will tell me that I am a dog. But you will have to cross rivers, lakes and sandy beaches. Okay, bye. I am going. Then he has to go through the pond first, actually. Then he goes through the lake. Then he has to go through the sandy beach. Then he approaches the house of the old lady. Then the old lady says, hello, I can tell if you are a cat or a dog. Is that what you are here for? Yes. Then the old lady says, you are a cat. Mitten says, okay, I want to be a cat now. And then the cat makes its way home. Then he wants to go to his friend, the dog who thought he was a cat. And the dog, Biscuit said, hello, I'm a cat.

[Lee Overtree]

And.

[Heather Woodward]

And Mitten said, no, you're a dog. The end.

[Lee Overtree]

And it starts all over again.

[Heather Woodward]

Brandon. Dicka dicka ding ding dinga dicka dong.

[Lee Overtree]

Wow. This story took me on a journey.

[Heather Woodward]

It sure. Literally.

[Lee Overtree]

Cause I really thought it was about identity at first. Like, you know, self determination, being able to be who you feel you are inside.

[Heather Woodward]

Yes.

[Lee Overtree]

But it really feels like it was just a mistake.

[Heather Woodward]

Yeah, it was like I really just need verification.

[Lee Overtree]

Yeah, the cat was just genuinely confused.

[Heather Woodward]

You know, this is like when a parent tells a fact to their kid and the kid just doesn't want it to be true.

[Lee Overtree]

Yeah.

[Heather Woodward]

And it's like I'm gonna say no, mostly just because you're my dad and I don't trust you. But then any old stranger goes, no, that's true. And they go, oh, I believe it now.

[Lee Overtree]

Okay. Does that happen to you a lot?

[Heather Woodward]

Can you tell?

[Lee Overtree]

So here's my question is why is this lady, this old lady have so much Authority.

[Heather Woodward]

She's a person who greets people by saying hello. I can tell you if you are a cat or a dog. Is that what you're here for? There's a clearly a backstory there.

[Lee Overtree]

Yeah.

[Heather Woodward]

That we don't know about.

[Lee Overtree]

She's very powerful.

[Heather Woodward]

It's happening enough in this world that there's a person whose job it is.

[Lee Overtree]

That's right. And that the owner has a map on hand.

[Heather Woodward]

Oh, yeah, Yeah.

[Lee Overtree]

I mean, we don't know. This could. This conversation, this disagreement between the owner and Mittens could have been going on for a very long time. Maybe the owner did some research, got the map.

[Heather Woodward]

Yeah.

[Lee Overtree]

Alexandra, beautiful story. Thank you so much for sending it in to us. All right, we have one more here. I will read it.

[Heather Woodward]

Great.

[Lee Overtree]

From 8 year old Rufus in the United Kingdom comes a story called watermelon cheese. Have you heard of watermelon cheese? What is watermelon cheese? Oh, I know what it is. It's the thing that pumps your blood. Wait, no, that's not right. It's the book written by Charles Dickens. Wait, no, that's not right. It's. It's me.

[Heather Woodward]

Lee. I'm not confident that is what it is.

[Lee Overtree]

Well, the author, whoever the narrator is, you don't know. They could be watermelon cheese.

[Heather Woodward]

Yeah. They don't seem like they really did their research before they started telling the story. An unreliable narrator, as we know, story parts, loves, and he's already just like, here to be an authority. Have you heard of watermelon cheese? And then realizes. I didn't think beyond that question.

[Lee Overtree]

Yeah.

[Heather Woodward]

What is watermelon cheese? Oh, is this a commercial? Have you heard of watermelon cheese? What is watermelon cheese? I know what it is. It's a thing that pumps your blood. Wait, no, that's not right. It's the book by Charles Dickens. No, wait, that's not right.

[Lee Overtree]

It's me.

[Heather Woodward]

If you want me, call now. 555-555-5555. Watermelon Cheese 5.

[Lee Overtree]

That was an amazing cold read.

[Heather Woodward]

Thank you.

[Lee Overtree]

But I do think it's rich for you to call this narrator, someone who has not done their research when they quite literally reference Charles Dickens. On the Origin of Species. This narrator has done their research.

[Heather Woodward]

I'm sorry, do you mean Charles Darwin, who here has not done their research?

[Lee Overtree]

No. Talented City, Great Expectations.

[Heather Woodward]

I read Great Expectations in sixth grade.

[Lee Overtree]

That is a weird, weird book.

[Heather Woodward]

You know, I was in Great Expectations. You want to know a fun fact?

[Lee Overtree]

Were you, Mrs. Marvelous?

[Heather Woodward]

No, I was in.

[Lee Overtree]

Is that her Name? I.

[Heather Woodward]

Miss Havisham. Miss Marvelous.

[Lee Overtree]

Yeah.

[Heather Woodward]

No, I was in Great Expectations in high school. I played Herbert Pocket, the best friend. But you know who played the narrator in this play? Megan o'. Neil.

[Austin Sanders]

What?

[Lee Overtree]

Yes, Megan from the Story Buyers podcast.

[Heather Woodward]

We met when we were 17 years old and we were in Great Expectations together. And our. Our favorite thing was that somebody, the character forgot to enter because he was backstage with his costume off playing the bass just by himself. And so it was his bass, or just found one, I don't know. But Pip was out on stage alone and the guy didn't. And so Megan as the narrator, suddenly, without fail, just went. So Pip sat and thought, and he thought some more. And I saw this and I go, improv's happening. And I jumped out and I go, hello, Pip. I'm sorry, but there was a rather singular looking gentleman walking around outside. Perhaps you know him. He goes, yes, maybe I shall fetch him. And I remember those lines. Cause I improvised.

[Lee Overtree]

Did you really say singular?

[Heather Woodward]

I already said there's a rather singular fellow outside.

[Lee Overtree]

That is my favorite story you've ever told.

[Heather Woodward]

But Meghan and I saved it.

[Lee Overtree]

Well, Megan saved it.

[Heather Woodward]

We were.

[Lee Overtree]

You supported me?

[Heather Woodward]

Yes, we.

[Lee Overtree]

And we could have kept going without you.

[Heather Woodward]

We were a team ever since.

[Lee Overtree]

Wow.

[Heather Woodward]

Have been.

[Lee Overtree]

She's. She's got a craft, that one.

[Heather Woodward]

Oh yeah.

[Lee Overtree]

Her entire character is based upon it.

[Heather Woodward]

Uh huh.

[Lee Overtree]

Well, that story was amazing.

[Heather Woodward]

Yes.

[Lee Overtree]

Yours and Rufus's. Thank you so much, Rufus, for sending us watermelon cheese. That's it for Roll Call. And remember, you can watch an even longer version of Roll Call on the Story Pirates YouTube page with help from your grownups. And now it's time for you to write us a story. Because summertime is a great time to write stories, grownups can submit [e-mail] and remember, we respond to every single story we receive.

[Austin Sanders]

That was Roll Call.

[Lee Overtree]

That's it for today's bonus episode. Grownups, don't forget to check out the show notes for today's episode to find out how your kids can join us for our next Create a Story session later in July. We'll be back next week with more new stories. Until then, stay creative and stay kind.

[Peter McNerney]

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 Barbados. Musical scoring by Jack Mitchell Adapted by Peter McNerney and featuring performances by Austin Sanders and Heather Woodward. Episode artwork by Camilla Franklin. Oh, look, it's a pig. Aw, you're so cute, little pig. Wait, you're not one of those pigs like the one in today's story, right? You're not gonna explode into a million little piglets?

[Austin Sanders]

Will you be our papa?

[Lee Overtree]

Well, guess I'm a pig dad now.

[Peter McNerney]

Y. What?