293. Willow asks: What if it rained anvils? (w/ Michael Brown)
Aug 21, 2023
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Petey the Pirate works for a struggling blacksmith with a tiny anvil. Their white lies lead to anvil mishaps and a new fashion trend. Lessons include exaggeration, repairing possessions, and reusing them. Special guest Michael Brown shares the importance of libraries and digital book access.
Exaggeration is often harmless, but little lies can stack up quickly.
Repairing and reusing possessions keeps them from becoming forever trash!
Deep dives
Anvils Raining from the Sky
In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the question of 'What if it rained anvils?' The hosts discuss the potential dangers of anvils falling from the sky and how it would impact daily life. They imagine people using umbrellas to shield themselves from falling anvils, drawing inspiration from Looney Tunes cartoons. Although the hosts admit to never having seen an anvil in person, they speculate on the few occasions when they might encounter anvils, such as at a Renaissance fair or in a blacksmith's shop.
PD the Pirate and Mr. Master Smith
The podcast introduces characters named PD the Pirate and Mr. Master Smith, who are portrayed as working together in a blacksmith shop. PD the Pirate is interviewed for a job as an apprentice blacksmith, and despite their lack of experience, they are both excited to work together. They soon find themselves faced with a customer's request to fix a crown rather than creating a new one, leading them to start specializing in crown repair. They discover the concept of helmets and invent a new line of headwear that integrates storytelling with their craft. Their unique approach to business leads to a surge in popularity and success for their smithy.
From Lies to Success
The hosts explore the theme of honesty and lies in the podcast episode. The characters in the story initially resort to lying to appease their customers, which results in a curse attracting falling anvils. However, the characters learn from their mistake and decide to focus on telling fun, imaginative stories rather than lies. They find that their approach revolutionizes headwear and brings them great success as smithies and storytellers. The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of honesty and the positive consequences it can bring.
Petey the Pirate starts working for Mr. Smith (Michael Brown), a struggling blacksmith with a tiny anvil. When King Customer asks them to fix his crown, their white lies lead to anvil-related mishaps and a new fashion trend.
Lessons include: Exaggeration is often harmless, but little lies can stack up quickly; repairing and reusing possessions keeps them from becoming forever trash!
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Special guest Michael Brown and host Mr. Eric train at “World’s Greatest Improv School.” Learn about their online classes for grownups at: www.wgimprovschool.com