Story Pirates Podcast – “The Stinky Cheese”

Date: October 9, 2025
Host(s): Lee (A), Story Pirates Cast
Story Author: Eleanor, age 10, Nova Scotia

Episode Overview

This episode of the award-winning Story Pirates Podcast centers on “The Stinky Cheese,” a wildly comedic and imaginative story written by 10-year-old Eleanor from Nova Scotia. True to Story Pirates form, the cast transforms Eleanor’s wacky tale into an uproarious radio play, packed with larger-than-life characters, musical numbers, and a host of attempts to defeat a magical, ever-returning, stinky blue cheese. The episode celebrates creativity, embraces silly storytelling, and relishes the joyful absurdity that only kids can dream up.

Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

1. Introduction & Theme Setup

[01:35]

• Lee humorously acknowledges the show’s previous cheese stories, admitting that this particularly “stinky and cheesy” submission was impossible to resist.
  • “But sometimes a story comes across your desk that is so stinky and so cheesy that it cannot be denied.” – Lee (A), [01:35]
• Eleanor, the young author, introduces herself and her story, “The Stinky Cheese.”

2. A Normal Day Turns Stinky

[02:18-02:56]

• The protagonist comes home to find an overpowering stench.
• Suspects the usual culprit: the “open sewer line in the living room,” but it turns out to be cheese in the kitchen.
  • “Wait a minute. Something isn’t normal at all. In fact, I’d say it’s downright abnormal. It stinks in here.” – Narration (C), [02:22]

3. Discovery: The Magical, Unstoppable Cheese

[02:56-03:11]

• The cheese cycles through types (Gruyere, Feta, Blue Cheese)—but always remains “stinky blue cheese.”
• Attempting to throw it away is futile; the cheese magically returns.
  • “The cheese is back on the counter. It came back. The stinky blue cheese is magic.” – Narration (C), [03:04]
• Father’s return only multiplies the problem as the cheese infects his clothing.

4. Family Attempts and Escalates the Situation

[03:15-05:01]

• Dad demonstrates a comical inability to rid himself of the cheese.
  • “It came out of our window and landed in my pocket. I tried to throw it out… Nothing. Those were my two ideas.” – Dad (E), [03:50]
• Mom quickly diagnoses the situation: “magic stinky blue cheese.”
• Attempts to:
  • Throw in trash – failed
  • Toss out window – failed
  • Call emergency services – dialed for cheese!

5. Calling Emergency Services: The Cheese Crisis Response

[05:01-06:25]

• Police, fire department, ambulance all respond, each using different (useless) methods:
  • Firefighters spray it with water – cheese moves, splits, worsens the smell.
  • Police read the cheese its “cheese rights” and accidentally slice it in half.
    • “You have the right to remain Cheese. Any stinkiness can and will be held against you.” – Police Officer (G), [06:10]
  • Paramedics attempt medical intervention—cheese is unresponsive, bandaged, but stinks worse.
  • All depart, unable to defeat the stink.

6. Finding a True Solution: The Cheese Unstinkers

[07:08-08:13]

• A TV commercial introduces the “Cheese Unstinkers,” specialists in magical cheese problems.
  • “We’re the cheese unstinkers and we’ll unstinky on cheese uncheese. Who you gonna call? Us.” – Cheese Unstinkers Ad (B), [07:24]
• Cheese Unstinkers swiftly arrive and pronounce: there’s only one cure—eat the cheese.
  • “Well, you’re not gonna like it, but there’s only one way to get rid of cheese this stinky. You gotta eat the cheese.” – Cheese Unstinker (E), [07:52]
• With reluctance, the protagonist eats the cheese—revealing it’s actually delicious!

7. Classic Story Pirates Ending

[08:13-08:32]

• The Cheese Unstinkers present a hefty bill (“That’ll be $10,000”), prompting the family to flee rather than pay.
• The episode ends with trademark Story Pirates zaniness and a wink to the audience.
  • “Everybody run. Hey, get back here!” – Dad (E), [08:30]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Emergency Stinky Magic Pocket Blue Cheese!” – Repeated running gag by various characters (D/B), [04:54], [05:46], [06:22], [06:54]
• “Is it magical stinky blue cheese?” – (B), [07:20]
• Cheese being read its “cheese rights”:
  • “You have the right to remain Cheese. Any stinkiness can and will be held against you.” – Police Officer (G), [06:10]
• Triumphant taste test:
  • “It’s pretty tasty. Bandaged, deep and sticky. Your emergency Stinky Magic Pocket blowchase.” – (D/C), [08:13], [12:02]
• Comic parent exasperation:
  • “Well, I’m out of ideas. Might as well turn on the TV.” – Mom (F), [07:04]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:35] – Lee introduces the premise, admits to breaking his “no more cheese stories” promise.
• [02:07] – Eleanor introduces her story.
• [02:18-03:11] – Narrator discovers the magical, stinky blue cheese.
• [03:19-04:09] – Dad enters, the cheese multiplies.
• [04:13-04:47] – Calling Mom for help.
• [05:01-06:25] – Escalation: fire, police, ambulance each try (and fail) to defeat the cheese.
• [07:08-07:39] – Cheese Unstinkers TV ad appears, setting up the solution.
• [07:52-08:13] – Solution: “You gotta eat the cheese.”
• [08:20-08:32] – Cheese Unstinkers demand a $10,000 fee, family flees.
• [12:02] – Tagline callback in outro: “It’s pretty tasty. Bandaged, deep and sticky. Your emergency Stinky Magic Pocket Blue Cheese.”

Episode Tone & Style

The energy is zany and delightfully absurd, with a style that playfully embraces both slapstick and clever wordplay. The entire cast ham it up—delivering a mix of exasperated parent voices, melodramatic emergency responders, and a straight-faced, steadfastly magical cheese. The repetition of the “Emergency Stinky Magic Pocket Blue Cheese” line grows more hilarious with each round. Ultimately, the tone is inclusive and imaginative, celebrating that the wildest, weirdest kid ideas are not only valid, but the very heart of storytelling.

Final Thoughts

“The Stinky Cheese” perfectly captures what makes Story Pirates so beloved—a child’s distinct voice at the center, surrounded by top-notch comedic storytelling, musical fun, and a joyful disregard for logic. The creative problem-solving (eventually, just eating the cheese) and affectionate send-up of grown-up responses make it a treat for listeners of all ages.

Main takeaway: Sometimes, the silliest problems (and stories) just need the silliest solutions!