The Werewolf in Missouri/Stinky Sock Versus Banana Peel (feat. Chloe Troast)

Summary

Story Pirates Episode Summary: "The Werewolf in Missouri/Stinky Sock Versus Banana Peel (feat. Chloe Troast)"

Release Date: January 9, 2025
Host: Lee Overtree
Special Guest: Chloe Trost
Featured Stories:

1. The Werewolf in Missouri by Jack
2. Stinky Sock Versus Banana Peel by Olivia

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1. Introduction and Special Guest Appearance

The episode kicks off with Lee Overtree warmly welcoming listeners and teasing the special guest for the day, comedian and actor Chloe Trost. Alongside Chloe, the Story Pirates prepare to present two brand-new stories submitted by young authors Jack and Olivia. Early in the episode, Peter Tholomew introduces a humorous scenario involving his quirky mother, setting a lighthearted tone for the show.

Notable Quote:
[00:01] Lee Overtree: "What's she going to be like, I wonder? Kooky. Hungry? Kooky. I guess we'll have to keep listening to find out."

2. The Arrival of Peter's Mom

Peter Tholomew brings an engaging subplot as his mother arrives unexpectedly. This segment is filled with comedic interactions where Peter attempts to navigate the situation by keeping up appearances, leading to funny deceptions about his professional life.

Key Highlights:

• Peter's mother, Sue, finds Peter's embellished credentials questionable.
• Comedic tension builds as Peter tries to maintain his lies, claiming to be both a doctor and a lawyer.
• The segment culminates in a heartfelt reconciliation where Peter admits the truth, and his mother expresses unconditional love.

Notable Quotes:
[09:16] Peter's Mom: "Oh, Peter Tholomew, I have to say, I'm extremely upset that you would feel like you had to lie to us when you know I love you no matter."
[16:37] Peter's Mom: "What about law school? We saw you try a case and lose."
[17:21] Peter's Mom: "When it comes to you, darling, I just want you to be rich in happiness."

3. Story 1: "The Werewolf in Missouri" by Jack

Author Introduction:
Jack, a nine-year-old from Wisconsin, presents his imaginative tale about a werewolf named Jackson on a quest to see the iconic St. Louis Arch.

Story Highlights:

• Character Development: Chloe Trost voices Jackson, the werewolf, portraying him as a gentle creature with a unique purpose.
• Setting: The story vividly describes Jackson's journey across America to reach St. Louis, emphasizing the majestic Gateway Arch.
• Humorous Elements: The werewolf interacts humorously with Peter's mother, leading to amusing dialogues and situations.
• Moral: The narrative underscores the importance of understanding and friendship, highlighting that Jackson's journey is driven by a desire to connect rather than cause fear.

Notable Quotes:
[03:18] Lee Overtree: "Listeners, you know about werewolves, right? People that turn into wolves sometimes."
[06:20] Chloe Trost (as Jackson): "Cause you're aware it deserves and you've got a dream deep down in your eyes."
[07:37] Judge P: "You may be seated. Whoa, it really stinks in here today."

4. Intermission: Advertisement Skipped

Between the two main stories, the podcast features an advertisement segment promoting Shopify. As per the summary guidelines, this section is omitted to maintain focus on the core content.

5. Story 2: "Stinky Sock Versus Banana Peel" by Olivia

Author Introduction:
Olivia, a ten-year-old from New Jersey, shares a hilarious story that pits two unlikely characters, Stinky Sock and Banana Peel, against each other in a battle of odors.

Story Highlights:

• Characters:
  • Stinky Sock: A literal stinky sock proud of its odor.
  • Banana Peel: A banana peel that believes it surpasses Stinky Sock in stink.
• Conflict: The duo engages in a humorous debate and public election to determine who is the smelliest.
• Comedy: The story is filled with witty banter and absurd scenarios, such as debating with dirty dishes and porta potties.
• Resolution: Despite the competitive start, Stinky Sock and Banana Peel realize the value of their friendship over being the smelliest.

Notable Quotes:
[19:21] Sue (Stinky Sock): "Ask not what your country can smell for you, but how smelly you can be for your country."
[22:31] Judge P: "Stinky Sock, Banana Peel. The voters have spoken and the results are. A tie."
[25:02] Chloe Trost (Banana Peel): "What's important is that when we're with each other, we make everyone in the room boom, gag and wretch."

6. Roll Call: Student Stories

Following the main stories, the Story Pirates engage in a lively Roll Call segment where they showcase brief, creative submissions from young listeners. Highlights include:

• Isaac's "The Salami Wave"
  A whimsical story about a cruise ship encountering a literal wave made of salami, sparking imaginative debates about the nature of the salami.

• Orion's "Cars"
  Featuring an octopus with a beard, Orion's story ignites the hosts' imaginations about aquatic creatures and their unexpected features.

• Alice's "The Tree that Never Existed Because It Was a Bush"
  A poetic narrative about a tree's comical mishaps, highlighting simplicity and creativity.

Notable Quotes:
[28:00] Lee Overtree: "How about stinky cheese? Now you name something stinkier."
[28:00] Olivia: "Blue stinky cheese that has been sitting in a desert for over 5,000 million years."

7. Author Interview: Olivia

Lee interviews Olivia, the author of "Stinky Sock Versus Banana Peel," delving into her inspiration and creative process.

Discussion Points:

• Inspiration: Olivia shares how boredom during a car ride led her to observe her brother's stinky feet, inspiring the creation of Stinky Sock and Banana Peel.
• Creative Process: She discusses transforming everyday annoyances into fun, imaginative stories.
• Life Lessons: Olivia reflects on resolving sibling conflicts by turning arguments into cooperative games, emphasizing maturity and positive problem-solving.

Notable Quotes:
[25:43] Olivia: "I was bored, so I smelled my brother's stinky feet. So then I just started naming stinky things that my brother likes."
[26:24] Olivia: "Mature basically means to be independent and, like, do things on your own."

8. Conclusion and Listener Engagement

The episode wraps up with Lee encouraging listeners to submit their own stories and offering suggestions for story ideas, such as using photographs as creative prompts. The hosts express gratitude to the young authors and reiterate the importance of creativity and kindness.

Notable Quote:
[28:37] Olivia: "Yeah, it's been a fun time with you too."

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Overall Highlights:

• Humor and Heart: The episode masterfully balances humor with heartfelt moments, particularly through Peter's interactions with his mother and the underlying themes of friendship in both stories.
• Engaging Storytelling: Both main stories showcase the imaginative prowess of young authors, brought to life by talented performers, including the special guest Chloe Trost.
• Interactive Segments: The Roll Call and Author Interview segments foster a sense of community and inspire young listeners to engage creatively.
• Memorable Quotes: The inclusion of notable quotes with timestamps adds depth and provides listeners with standout moments from the episode.

For More Information:
To listen to this episode or explore other Story Pirates content, visit storypirates.com.

Transcript

[Lee Overtree]

Hey, Story Pirates podcast listeners. Lee here. On today's episode, the Story Pirates get a visit from Peter's mom. What's she going to be like, I wonder? Kooky. Hungry? Kooky. I guess we'll have to keep listening to find out. We've also got a great special guest for you. The incredible comedian and actor Chloe Trost. And of course, two brand new stories. Grown ups. Remember, you can access the ad free version of the show by visiting storypirates.com creatorclub or by subscribing right in Apple Podcasts. Two brand new stories and Peter's mom. Coming up right after a few words for the grown ups.

[Peter Tholomew]

And that's when I realized that Manny was literally a mannequin.

[Lee Overtree]

Oh, Peter, you're so funny and fun and weird.

[Peter Tholomew]

Oh, that's my phone ringing. Let me just put down my hula hoops and my bowl of pudding and my very silly hat, my castanets, and answer. Hello. Yes. Yes. No. Yes. No. No. Uh huh. Uh huh. Okay. Okay. Yes. Okay. No. Okay.

[Chloe Trost]

Sure.

[Peter Tholomew]

Okay. Okay. Goodbye.

[Peter's Mom]

Peter, who was that?

[Peter Tholomew]

That was my mother.

[Lee Overtree]

Wait, why are we all screaming? We don't even know your mom.

[Peter's Mom]

And why did she call?

[Peter Tholomew]

Because she's. She's coming to visit.

[Lee Overtree]

Wait again, we don't know her. Peter, is it good or bad that your mom is coming to visit?

[Peter Tholomew]

Let's just say it. A situation.

[Jack]

I love storytelling.

[Olivia]

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 was bored, so I smelled my brother's stinky feet. I believe all the things in my story. Human beings are just able to create the story Pirates.

[Lee Overtree]

Welcome back to the Story Pirates Podcast.

[Peter Tholomew]

Everyone, where we take stories written by.

[Sue]

Kids and turn them into sketch comedy and songs.

[Peter Tholomew]

This can go over here. And this one here. Okay, this looks good at this table. Peter, what are you doing? I'm just making sure everything is perfect for Mother.

[Peter's Mom]

And to do that, you have to rearrange all the furniture on the ship.

[Peter Tholomew]

Mother is very particular about furniture.

[Lee Overtree]

And why did you take down all the art and put up different.

[Peter Tholomew]

Yeah, where are all my framed headshots? Mother is very particular about art.

[Sue]

And why are you scrubbing the floor with a toothbrush?

[Peter's Mom]

Let me guess. Mother is very particular about floors.

[Peter Tholomew]

What? No, this is just something I do when I'm really nervous.

[Lee Overtree]

Maybe we should do a story.

[Peter Tholomew]

Good idea.

[Lee Overtree]

Okay, listeners, you know about werewolves, right? People that turn into wolves sometimes. And of course, we all know about the kinds of Places werewolves typically show up in in stories like dark forests or haunted mansions or St. Louis, Missouri. Well, at least they show up in St. Louis in this first story coming right up, here's the author to introduce it.

[Olivia]

Hi, I'm Jack. I'm nine years old and I live in Wisconsin. And this is my story. Werewolf in Missouri.

[Chloe Trost]

I'm a werewolf. He's a werewolf. I'm a werewolf. Where's that werewolf? I'm a werewolf. He's a werewolf.

[Peter Tholomew]

Where?

[Chloe Trost]

I'm in Missouri. I'm a werewolf. He's a werewolf. I'm a werewolf.

[Lee Overtree]

Where's that werewolf?

[Sue]

I'm a werewolf.

[Chloe Trost]

He's a werewolf.

[Lee Overtree]

Where? He's in Missouri.

[Chloe Trost]

Name is Jackson, that's a fact. Sun and on full moons I go for Luna lupine. But I'm not your normal lichen throw. Cause I got different likes and hope you'll understand me more in time. Never cared for fighting. Never cared for fighting. Never cared for growling or howling at the moon. To the other world I can't relate. So I travel to the show Me state. Well, just listen to my tune. See, I climbed the highest mountains. I even climbed a tree once but slipped Ouch. I braved all America to get to St. Louis. And I'll tell you the purpose of my trip. I'm gonna tell you right now. I'm gonna tell you. So this is a library. What?

[Peter Tholomew]

This is the St. Louis Public Library.

[Chloe Trost]

Oh.

[Peter Tholomew]

You know what?

[Peter's Mom]

I'm sorry.

[Peter Tholomew]

You're clearly having a blast. And just go ahead.

[Peter's Mom]

What's this dream of yours?

[Chloe Trost]

Thank you so much.

[Jack]

I want to see the St. Louis Arch. Ouch. 630ft tall arch. Shaking the gateway Arch. Arch.

[Peter's Mom]

Oh, you're aware.

[Chloe Trost]

I'm aware.

[Jack]

In Missouri.

[Chloe Trost]

In Missouri.

[Jack]

And you've got a dream deep down in your eye you're aware. You're aware. And you want to see the St. Louis Arch.

[Peter's Mom]

Okay, your energy makes a little more sense now. It is a very exciting arch.

[Peter Tholomew]

I can tell you how to get there.

[Peter's Mom]

But you know what? Let me show you.

[Chloe Trost]

Library.

[Judge P]

I'm going on break.

[Peter's Mom]

Werewolf.

[Lee Overtree]

Follow me.

[Peter's Mom]

Take a left on Olive Street.

[Peter Tholomew]

Then a right on 13th.

[Peter's Mom]

Neat. And then guess what? A left on Chestnut.

[Jack]

It's a tour. It's a tour.

[Judge P]

Past the Sculpture garden we walk.

[Jack]

And then past the Cardinals ballpark, we cross Route 44. Now, Jackson, let me tell you, you've journeyed long. You've journeyed hope so far. But it'll be worth Smile for that big wolf smile when you finally see that arch. That arch. Cause you're aware it deserves and you've got a dream deep down in your eyes Aware, I swear I hear it is a St. Louis AR. It's beautiful.

[Chloe Trost]

I think that I've just got to.

[Jack]

Is she not a werewolf?

[Peter's Mom]

Howling under the arch?

[Jack]

Yes. It looks like fun. Let's all do it. St. Louis Awoo. I'm a werewolf in the sun and I had a dream deep down in the high werewolf but don't worry cause I gotta see the St. Louis Werewolf in Missouri And I had a green beat down in my hearty eye I don't werewolf but don't worry cause I got my seat of shade through his arch.

[Chloe Trost]

Thank you so much.

[Peter Tholomew]

Wait, sorry.

[Lee Overtree]

What's your name, by the way?

[Jack]

The librarian's name was.

[Peter's Mom]

Oh, I'm Sue.

[Jack]

Sue.

[Lee Overtree]

Beautiful.

[Peter's Mom]

Beautiful. Strange. So entertaining.

[Peter Tholomew]

Wow, Peter. Looking sharp. Is that a tuxedo? It certainly is. Now, as you all know, my mother is arriving any second and I just have a few ground rules. One, while she's here, please call me by my full name.

[Peter's Mom]

Peter isn't your full name?

[Peter Tholomew]

No, Peter is short for Peter Tholomew. Also, I may have told my mother a few small lies. What kind of lies? Well, I may have told her that I was a doctor. A doctor? Yes, and a lawyer.

[Peter's Mom]

And your mother believes this?

[Lee Overtree]

Has she met you?

[Peter Tholomew]

Just go with it, okay? Wouldn't it be better to just tell your mom the truth? No. Definitely no. Can you all just do this for me, please?

[Lee Overtree]

Yes, yes. Okay. Whatever you need. We'll lie to your mom for you. When does she get here?

[Peter Tholomew]

Now. Hello, mug.

[Peter's Mom]

You wouldn't believe the day I had. The airport was too cold, the plane was too hot, the flight attendants were all out of pretzels, the pilot seemed to enjoy turbulence. The book I brought was too short, but the movie I watched was too long. And don't even get me started on the hot air balloon I had to take to get to the middle of the ocean.

[Peter Tholomew]

Mother, it is so marvelous to see you.

[Peter's Mom]

And you too, Peter Tholomew. These must be your colleagues.

[Peter Tholomew]

Yes, my esteemed colleagues. The Story Pirates.

[Chloe Trost]

Hello.

[Peter's Mom]

Charmed.

[Peter Tholomew]

Here, Mother, please rest your feet. Have a seat right here on this chair.

[Peter's Mom]

Oh, Is this an 18th century mahogany Tiefenhauser chair?

[Peter Tholomew]

Actually, Rachel May. Why, yes, it is. In fact, all of the chairs on the ship are Tiefenhauser.

[Peter's Mom]

18Th century, of course, because, you know, the quality went way down in the 19th century. Way, way down.

[Lee Overtree]

We think that's funny.

[Peter's Mom]

I know that it must be so nice for all of you to have Peter Tholomew around?

[Lee Overtree]

Of course it is. We love Peter. Uh, Peter Tholomew. He's a great friend.

[Peter's Mom]

I mean, to have a doctor and a lawyer on staff. How helpful. Yes, right. That's why we like having Peter around. Oh, I'd love to hear some of your favorite stories about Peter Tholomew. One at a time now.

[Peter Tholomew]

Oh, of course you would. Um, one time he helped me put a band aid on my foot. And this is why I trained in long form improv. He's very fancy too.

[Lee Overtree]

He always keeps his pinky up when he's eating his snacks.

[Peter's Mom]

Snacks?

[Lee Overtree]

I meant his past hors d'oeuvres.

[Peter's Mom]

That sounds like my Peter Tholomew. He's always been so passionate about catering. And he's always saying, I object. That's my boy. Now wait a second. Peter Tholomew, I don't see your diplomas hanging anywhere. Surely you'd have one in every room.

[Peter Tholomew]

Oh, no. I mean, here they are.

[Peter's Mom]

That's a cereal box. What's going on?

[Peter Tholomew]

No, it's not. It's a diploma. See? Look closer here.

[Jack]

Ouch.

[Peter's Mom]

Oh, no, not that. I seem to have gotten a paper cut on your diploma. Oh, ow, ow, ow, ow. Peter, can you take a look at the paper cut I got from your diploma? I'd love your expert opinion, you know, as a doctor.

[Peter Tholomew]

Yeah, Peter, can you take a look as a doctor?

[Olivia]

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

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[Peter's Mom]

Aren'T adventurers supposed to have a specific purpose?

[Narrator]

What are you doing on this quest?

[Peter's Mom]

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.

[Peter's Mom]

I have tried many means of defense.

[Judge P]

But none have yet proven successful.

[Peter's Mom]

I just wish someone would succeed in.

[Chloe Trost]

Getting that darn sword.

[Sue]

I am under attack by this ruffian.

[Peter's Mom]

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? Help me. Yell at them with your sword in a threatening manner.

[Peter's Mom]

Side Questing is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. It follows Ryan, an adventurer who's willing to help just about anyone out as long as they're not being asked to deal with that scary wizard everyone keeps talking about. Subscribe today on your favorite podcast app. Peter, can you take a look at the paper cut I got from your diploma? I'd love your expert opinion as a doctor.

[Peter Tholomew]

Yeah, Peter, as a doctor.

[Peter's Mom]

So how does it look? Is it okay? I need this finger for pointing at vases in department stores and saying, I'll take that one.

[Peter Tholomew]

I. Well, I don't exactly.

[Peter's Mom]

Go on, Peter, give your mother your professional medical opinion. Peter Tholomew, why are you sweating so profusely? No one should perspire like that unless they're in the midst of a chest door remaining. Is there something wrong? Do you need a doctor? Oh, who? Doctors. The doctor.

[Peter Tholomew]

Okay, fine. I'm not a doctor. I can't tell you if your finger is okay because I'm not a doctor. Although, to be honest, it looks fine. It's a paper cut. I should have just said that. But still, I'm not a doctor.

[Peter's Mom]

You're not?

[Peter Tholomew]

No, I'm a story pirate. I take stories written by kids and turn them into sketch comedy and songs.

[Peter's Mom]

So you're a lawyer who takes stories written by kids and turns them into sketch comedy and songs.

[Peter Tholomew]

I'm not a lawyer either, but. But I'm also not an engineer, an astronaut, molecular biologist, nor the originator of the phrase, that's a spicy meatball.

[Peter's Mom]

Peter Tholomew, I have to say, I'm extremely upset that you would feel like you had to lie to us when you know I love you no matter.

[Peter Tholomew]

What, but I don't I'm sorry. What? You do.

[Peter's Mom]

Of course I love you no matter what. You're my precious baby. Itty bitty little Peter Tholomew.

[Peter Tholomew]

Oh, also, I like to be called Peter now. Or at least for the last 27 years.

[Peter's Mom]

Pete er. What a strange nickname. But, you know, it suits you. Oh, I'm just so confused is all. You pretended to be in medical school for six years. You told us all kinds of stories about your classes and your patients. I mean, the one who slept for seven years. That was a funny one. We went to your graduation, of all things.

[Peter Tholomew]

Yes, that was hard to pull off, but it was totally fake.

[Peter's Mom]

What about law school? We saw you try a case and lose.

[Peter Tholomew]

But still, that one actually was real. But a terrible idea.

[Peter's Mom]

Why would you lie to me all these years?

[Peter Tholomew]

Because, Mother, you're so smart and articulate and particular. And I wanted to impress you. My mama.

[Peter's Mom]

Oh, Pete Er, it's true. I am particular. I like my clothing starched, I like my room 68 degrees, and I like my dogs poodled. When it comes to you, darling, I just want you to be rich in happiness.

[Peter Tholomew]

Aw, thanks, Mom.

[Peter's Mom]

But please call me Montholomew.

[Peter Tholomew]

Yes, of course. Should we do another story?

[Sue]

Yeah.

[Lee Overtree]

And here to introduce it is the author.

[Olivia]

Hi, my name is Olivia. I'm 10 years old, and I live in New Jersey. And this is my story. Stinky Sock versus Banana Peel.

[Sue]

Ah, another beautiful day here in Smellyville. Gee whiz, I am one stinky Sock. But I guess that's because I am literally a stinky sock. Boy, nobody is smellier than me. I wonder who that is.

[Chloe Trost]

Hey, Stinky Sock.

[Sue]

It's my best friend, Banana Peel. Come, sit. So, how is life?

[Chloe Trost]

Life is great. And I just got a banana mobile.

[Sue]

Whoa. Very nice.

[Chloe Trost]

Yeah, I've already stunk it up pretty good. The mechanic says it's the smelliest car he's ever smelled.

[Sue]

Want to come inside for some super stinky snacks?

[Chloe Trost]

You bet I do. Geez, it smells really bad in here.

[Sue]

Why, thank you. I haven't emptied the cat litter in three months. Here, have some old Limburger cheese. It's been sitting out for days.

[Chloe Trost]

Super smelly.

[Lee Overtree]

Thanks.

[Sue]

That's moldy.

[Chloe Trost]

Look at us. Stinky Sock and Banana Peel. The two smelliest pals in town. Hanging out, stinking up the room together. Doesn't get much better than this.

[Sue]

Hey, I got a new video game called Stinky Sock is the Smelliest.

[Chloe Trost]

You wanna play a game called Stinky Sock is the Smelliest? Okay. I bet you made that game up.

[Sue]

Well, okay, I made it up. But I am smellier.

[Chloe Trost]

I'm sorry, what?

[Sue]

I was just saying that, yeah, we're super smelly together, but as individuals, I'm clearly smellier.

[Chloe Trost]

Hold up just a sec. Stinky Sock, you're my friend and all, and I think you smell pretty bad. But everyone knows that I am smellier.

[Sue]

No way. I'm smellier.

[Chloe Trost]

Oh, yeah? Well, I am smellier.

[Sue]

Er, that's not even a word.

[Chloe Trost]

Is still is not is. Do is not.

[Sue]

I am the smelliest. Ask anyone.

[Chloe Trost]

Fine. Let's ask your roommate. Dirty dishes. Hey, dirty dishes. Who's smellier, me or stinky Zack? Hmm, I'm gonna have to go with stinky sock. See, he's your roommate. Of course he's gotta say you're smellier. Let's ask someone outside there across the street.

[Sue]

Hey, porta potty, who's smellier, me or banana peel?

[Peter Tholomew]

Uh, I guess I'd say banana peel.

[Sue]

Hey, you over there. Tub of mayonnaise left out in the sun. Who's smellier, me or banana peel?

[Chloe Trost]

You both stink. Leave me alone.

[Peter's Mom]

I'm sunbathing.

[Olivia]

Bleh.

[Chloe Trost]

How are we gonna figure out who's the smelliest?

[Sue]

There's only one way. A public vote.

[Chloe Trost]

Fine.

[Sue]

Fine.

[Chloe Trost]

Fine.

[Sue]

Fine.

[Chloe Trost]

Fine.

[Peter Tholomew]

Welcome to the smelly election and to the one and only debate between stinky sock and banana peel Here at the town dump. I'm the moderator. An unidentifiable slab of fish, possibly mackerel, cooking in the office kitchen microwave. Excuse me, stinky sock, what message do you have for the voters?

[Sue]

Ask not what your country can smell for you, but how smelly you can be for your country.

[Peter Tholomew]

Inspiring banana peel.

[Chloe Trost]

This election is one small sniff for smells and one giant breath through the nose for smelly kind.

[Peter Tholomew]

This is gonna be one stinky election. Let the voting begin.

[Peter's Mom]

Good afternoon, smellyville. This is a sidewalk trash can during a garbage strike. Reporting live for national putrid radio, it's the last day of voting for what has been one of the smelliest elections in recent history. I'm here asking voters who they think is smellier, Stinky sock or banana peel? Excuse me, miss rotten egg, for whom are you voting?

[Peter Tholomew]

Well, I know stinky sock has been putting in a lot of time piled up with sweaty gym clothes, but banana peel is really more my type of stink.

[Peter's Mom]

And you, Mr. Poopy Diaper, how will you vote?

[Peter Tholomew]

But I work with stinky sock. I know stinky sock. I'm friends with stinky sock, and banana peel is no Stinky Sock. I'm team Stinky Sock all the way. Excuse me.

[Peter's Mom]

Well, there you have it. A divided election. We go now to a barnyard compost pile where Stinky Sock and Banana Peel await the results.

[Peter Tholomew]

Stinky Sock, Banana Peel. The voters have spoken and the results are. A tie.

[Sue]

A tie. Something smells fishy.

[Chloe Trost]

Whoops, that's probably me. A half eaten can of sardines left in the back seat of a hot car.

[Sue]

No, I mean, this vote can't be right. I'm clearly smellier than Banana Peel.

[Chloe Trost]

No, I'm clearly smellier than Stinky Sock.

[Sue]

I demand a recount.

[Chloe Trost]

How about we go see Judge P?

[Sue]

Well, I guess I can agree with that. I'll see you in court.

[Chloe Trost]

Fine.

[Sue]

Fine.

[Chloe Trost]

Fine.

[Sue]

Fine.

[Chloe Trost]

Fine. All rise for the honorable Judge P.

[Judge P]

You may be seated. Whoa, it really stinks in here today. Bailiff, do you smell that?

[Peter Tholomew]

Oh, yes, you, Honor.

[Chloe Trost]

Super smelly.

[Judge P]

Hello, gentlemen. So what is your problem?

[Chloe Trost]

Pinky Sock told me that he is the smelliest.

[Peter's Mom]

Enough.

[Judge P]

One at a time. How about you guys do rock, paper, scissors Shoot to decide who goes first?

[Sue]

Okay.

[Chloe Trost]

Rock, paper, scissors, scissors, shoot.

[Peter Tholomew]

Shoot.

[Chloe Trost]

Yay.

[Peter Tholomew]

I win.

[Judge P]

Banana Peel, you go first.

[Chloe Trost]

Thank you, your honor. So Stinky Sock told me that he was stinkier than me. But I am stinkier. And it made me so mad and sad. I rest my case.

[Judge P]

Okay then. Now Stinky stock.

[Sue]

Well, Banana Peel told me that he is stinkier, but I am stinkier. And that made me devastated.

[Judge P]

Okay, okay, calm down. Give me a couple minutes to decide.

[Peter Tholomew]

Five minutes later.

[Judge P]

Okay, it was a hard decision, but with my complicated math, I figured it out. So, Banana Peel, you are stinky. And Stinky Sock, you are also stinky. I'm afraid to say it, boys, but I hereby find you both guilty.

[Lee Overtree]

Whaaaat?

[Judge P]

Of being bad friends.

[Sue]

Huh?

[Judge P]

Stinky Sock, Banana Peel, as individuals, you both stink a lot. And I mean. Oh, I mean a lot in your own unique ways. But together, your smell is the most malodorous, putrid stench anyone has ever imagined. Don't you see what a great team you are?

[Sue]

He's right, Banana Peel. I don't care who's smellier. If we weren't friends, I'd be devastated.

[Chloe Trost]

Same here, Stinky Sock. What's important is that when we're with each other, we make everyone in the room boom, gag and wretch. Bring it in, buddy. Hooray. Let's have a stinky party and invite all our stinky friends.

[Peter Tholomew]

Did someone say Mr. Poopy Diaper?

[Chloe Trost]

Oh, no.

[Peter Tholomew]

Oh, excuse Me.

[Peter's Mom]

Woof.

[Sue]

The end.

[Peter Tholomew]

And now Lis speaks with the author.

[Lee Overtree]

So you wrote Stinky Sock versus Banana Peel, right?

[Olivia]

Yeah.

[Lee Overtree]

Can you tell me how you came up with the idea for that story?

[Olivia]

I was driving to Connecticut. That's where my grandparents live. And I was bored, so I tried to find something to do in the car. So I smelled my brother's stinky feet. So then I just started naming stinky things that my brother likes. And I came up with a stinky sock and a banana peel because he likes bananas. And then I started to make a story out of it.

[Lee Overtree]

Have you ever tried to eat something that smelled weird and been surprised that you liked it?

[Olivia]

Like, oh, I think it was yesterday. I had squash soup. I really cannot stand squash. But I tried it. It didn't smell good, but I tried it, and it was actually pretty good.

[Lee Overtree]

So I love that in your story, stinky sock and banana peel are sort of arguing over who's smellier, which is funny to me, because they're arguing something that no one would want to be.

[Olivia]

Yeah, I was, like, kind of thinking how sometimes me and my brother fight, but we fight over silly things.

[Lee Overtree]

And do you and your brother ever have, like, a friendly competition as opposed to, like, a little silly fight?

[Olivia]

Sometimes we have, like, a fight over something small, and then automatically I just try to think of something to make it into something fun. So then let's say we're fighting over a basketball. Then I say, peter, why don't we share it by doing this? Why don't you take a turn? Then I take a turn. Or we do a fun game together, then it works, and we get along and we both have a good time.

[Lee Overtree]

That's pretty good older sister behavior, if I do say so myself.

[Olivia]

Yeah. Even though we do have some fights, since I'm turning 10 in two days, I'm trying to act more mature.

[Lee Overtree]

Can you say for anyone that doesn't know, what does it mean to be acting more mature?

[Olivia]

Mature basically means to be independent and, like, do things on your own.

[Lee Overtree]

All right, so let's end on something a little bit less mature. Let's talk more about things that are stinky.

[Olivia]

Okay.

[Lee Overtree]

I would like to have a little friendly competition here where we try to out stink each other. So I'll name something stinky, and then you have to name something stinkier.

[Olivia]

Okay?

[Lee Overtree]

Okay. The stinky thing that I'm gonna start with is. How about stinky cheese? Now you name something stinkier.

[Olivia]

Blue stinky cheese that has been sitting in a desert for over 5,000 million years.

[Lee Overtree]

Wow. I think you did it, Olivia. You won the competition. Congratulations.

[Olivia]

I'm the champion.

[Lee Overtree]

You're the champion. And your prize is I'm going to mail you stinky cheese to your house every day for the rest of your life.

[Olivia]

Okay, I'm just gonna give it to my brother.

[Lee Overtree]

Olivia, it has been so fun to talk to you about maturity, smelly things, and your story.

[Olivia]

Yeah, it's been a fun time with you too.

[Lee Overtree]

All right, bye. Bye.

[Olivia]

Bye.

[Lee Overtree]

And now it's time for story Pirates Roll call.

[Jack]

Send us your story. Send us your story.

[Chloe Trost]

We read them all.

[Jack]

We read them all.

[Chloe Trost]

You know, we love a mindful story. Pirate roll call.

[Lee Overtree]

First up by seven year old Isaac. In Indiana we have a story called the Salami Wave. And this story's about a cruise ship that's out on the ocean and gets hit by a salami wave. But my question is, is this salami wave like a solid salami or is it liquid salami? You know what I mean? Cause it feels like a solid salami. Hitting a cruise ship would definitely do more damage than a liquid salami. Although maybe not, because then that liquid salami, it would slosh into your shoes and then you'd have to empty out your shoes from all the liquid salami. You know what? I've said liquid salami way too many times already. Isaac. Incredible story, my friend. Next up from Orion, a six year old in Pennsylvania. We have cars.

[Chloe Trost]

Go.

[Lee Overtree]

And my favorite character in this story is an octopus with a beard. That's right, you heard me correctly. Orion has dreamt up an octopus with a beard. Now, I know that beards rule and I know that octopi are incredibly smart, but I had never considered the ability of an octopus to grow a beard. What would that even look like? Octopi are swimming around all the time and so they're wet and they have like a, you know, like a slick octopus skin. So how does a beard work with that? And I don't think octopuses have any other hair on their body. So how do they even get the ability to grow a beard? I don't know. But Orion, you have set my imagination on fire. And yeah, yes, I did call them octopi and octopuses. I don't know which is correct, but I like to use both just to be sure. Orion, thank you for sending us your story. And finally, from four year old Alice in Iowa, we have a story called the Tree that Never Existed Because It Was a bush. And this one's short, so I'm just gonna read the whole thing. Ahem, a tree went to a river and as accidentally fell in and fell apart. And then someone put him back together and then he fell apart again. And that's it. Beautiful. It's. That's poetry. Alice, I love your story. Thank you so much for sending it in. To read all of today's Roll Call stories, just head to storypirates.com that was roll call. And now it's time for you to write us a story. If you don't know where to start, here's one idea. Take a picture, you know, a photo of something normal and everyday, and then make up a story of what you imagine could be happening in the picture. Kind of like this from Olivia, the author of Stinky Sock versus Banana Peel. So, Olivia, can you describe your picture for me?

[Olivia]

The photo is of my dog Harley.

[Lee Overtree]

Okay, great. A dog Harley. Harley the dog. Now what's your idea for what could be happening in the photo?

[Olivia]

Secretly, he is a Velcro beard for Santa. And in case he falls off, he presses his nose and a parachute shoots.

[Lee Overtree]

Out of his back.

[Olivia]

And then Santa grows back a new disguise while Harley comes back to my house. And then Santa is now like a beach dude.

[Lee Overtree]

You see, listeners, sometimes writing a story is about finding an image that inspires you. Grownups can submit stories and if you want the photos that Inspired them, at storypirates.com and remember, we respond to every single story we receive. That's it for today's episode. Thanks for listening and a big thanks to today's authors, Jack, Jack and Olivia. We'll be back next week with another episode. Until then, stay creative and stay kind. 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 Jack Mitchell. Our head writers are Rachel Winitsky and David Sidorov. Contributing writers are Peter McNerney, Megan O'Neill, Lee Overtree, Alexis Simpson and Steve White. Production coordination by Denisa Wartenbee. Episode artwork by Camilla Franklin. Special guest Chloe Trojan. This episode features performances by Eric Austin, Andrew Barbado, Woody Fu, Tara Halpern, Kristen Henley, Gabby Hornick, April Lavalle, Martha Marion, Peter McNerney, Joshua Nassar, Emily Olcott, Megan O'Neill, Lee Overtree, Rachel Winitsky, Harry Wood, Nimini Ware and Brandon Zelman. The Werewolf in Missouri was written and produced by Eric Erskine with vocal direction by Jack Mitchell.

[Peter's Mom]

Well, that was fun. I'm off, everyone. I've got to buy new vases for every room.

[Peter Tholomew]

Bye, Mom. Fallomere.

[Lee Overtree]

Bye, Peter's mom.

[Peter's Mom]

I'm getting a call. Oh, Peter, it's your father.

[Chloe Trost]

Hello.

[Peter's Mom]

I'm just leaving. I had a delightful time. Oh, yes, of course. Love you too. Ta ta. Father sends his love.

[Peter Tholomew]

Bye.