December 1, 2025 • 11 mins
Billy, a silly boy with a wild imagination, discovers there’s more than just a brain in his
noggin. When he slips on Principal Poligrip’s magical goggles, he’s transported into a mega
playroom—home to a curious little sneazle living in his head! Join Billy as he learns to
wrangle this quizzical critter and unlock what it really means to be Billy the Brilliant.
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Speaker 1 (00:04):
Cancil to paper sketching you art on this page. What
kind of journey will this draw and bring to life?
Speaker 2 (00:18):
Today?
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Another adventure waits for you a ro scout and Layla.
My comment wong to. It's imagination time and Curiosity cold.
Curiosity came. It's a magical place. Come troup, Welcome to
(00:47):
Adventures of Curiosity.
Speaker 3 (00:50):
Cal Hello, oh, and welcome back to season three of
Adventures of Curiosity Cove. It's meet Ella the Curious and
whether you're joining us for the first time or coming
back for more adventures, I'm so thrilled to have you here.
(01:13):
This season, we'll dive into brand new adventures from my treehouse.
Think cozy bean bags, fluffy pillows, and of course my
favorite stuffy row right by my side.
Speaker 4 (01:25):
It's peaceful, almost like my mom.
Speaker 3 (01:27):
Just used her relaxing dream spread, perfect for story time.
Speaker 4 (01:32):
So what are we waiting for?
Speaker 3 (01:33):
Let's dive in Billy the Brilliant Part three.
Speaker 5 (01:39):
Billy felt like he'd been launched through a wormhole made
of glitter and cinnamon. Suddenly he was no longer in
the office. He stood on what looked like an alien
planet made entirely of jellybean colored gears, disco lights and
glowing wires that arched across the sky like roller coasters,
but the place was trashed. In front of him was
(02:00):
a massive glass panel, probably the main viewing screen of
his brain's mission control, and slumped up against it was
the Sneezele, a sleep standing up. His cheek was smushed
up against the glass, where cheeto dust and melted chocolate
streaked like abstract dart. His fur was matted, his sneakers
(02:20):
were untied and mismatched, and he was drolling slightly. Billy
didn't laugh. He stepped closer, concerned. On the wall hung
a proud framed portrait labeled Billy the Brilliant, but someone
had drawn on it with crayons. The Sneezel now sported
a curly mustache, spiral eye, and a tongue lolling out
(02:42):
like a dizzy lizard. Buttons smoked, screams fizzled, A tangle
of wires dangled dangerously from a ceiling vent. A confetti
canyon had misfired into a bucket of slime. Billy knocked
on the glass. The Sneezele stirred.
Speaker 3 (03:01):
Did somebody order a banana trampoline with cheese?
Speaker 5 (03:07):
He hiccuped, then muttered.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
Tell the pigeons to stop seeing.
Speaker 5 (03:12):
Billy gently took off the goggles. He blinked. Principal Pe
was watching him with that knowing look. Yep, Billy said,
he's not okay. I'm gonna have to take your advice,
but I'm not happy about it. Neither was I. My
doctor said I was this close to diabetes, had to
(03:34):
change my whole game. But now I eat for me
and my sneezele and life feels better every single day.
What's diabetes something you don't have to worry about? Because
I'm giving you the secret early. Now get out of
my office. Billy there, Oh geez, sorry doing the act again?
Speaker 2 (03:54):
Drama?
Speaker 5 (03:55):
You know? Yeah? Right? Well I should hang my head
while I walk, I guess yes, but also keep your
head high. You're a bright kid, Billy. You've got the
world at your fingertips. Consider yourself lucky to learn this now,
not when you're a failing math or sitting in a
doctor's office wondering what went wrong. Yeah, I get the point, thanks,
(04:16):
Principal P. Should I tell my friends if you want
them to be as sharp as you. Some might think
you're crazy, but remember crazy's good as long as it's
good crazy. The next morning, Billy stood in front of
his breakfast like it was a science experiment. Eggs, sliced avocado,
a little spinach on toast, and a small dish of
(04:37):
Chucko crunchy os for after He hesitated, then he ate
the eggs first. At school, things were different. He felt calmer, focused.
He raised his hand after the question. He remembered his homework.
Missus Wattsguard even gave him a gold star without the
(04:57):
usual sigh. By lunch time, he could practically feel his
sneezle doing backflips. In a quiet moment. During recess, Principal
p passed by, winked, and handed him something wrapped in
a cloth napkin. Inside was the headset. Billy slid it
on duck behind a tree and bush. Mission control was spotless,
(05:22):
buttons sparkled, machines hummed, and the Sneezele, he was wearing
a lab coat and sunglasses, DJing while solving math problems
on a chalkboard. Captain the Sneezel.
Speaker 3 (05:35):
Saluted today's fuel exquisit. Let me take you on a tour.
Speaker 5 (05:40):
The Sneezele led him through the inner world of his mind,
a jungle gym of genius, control panels labeled for memory, imagination, empathy,
a playroom with trampolines everywhere, a sticky wall, an animal
sanctuary filled with the wildest, weirdest facts about every creature
on land and sea. A deep reflection room with a
(06:01):
bean bag the size of a car where you could
leap on to thought bubbles and ride them to who
knows where. Billy and the Sneezele laughed, played, bounced, and
explored for what felt like over an hour. Then they
both flopped onto a cloud and stared up at the sky,
a brilliant blue canvas dotted with giant, puffy clouds. They
(06:24):
started pointing out shapes, culling out animals they saw in
the sky. Then, almost without thinking, Billy turned to the
Sneezel and asked, never wonder what it's all for.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Hmm you mean life?
Speaker 5 (06:37):
Billy nodded. I think it's for play, to enjoy ourselves
and take in all the beauty life has to offer.
The Sneezel thought about that, then Billy jilted straight up.
Oh my gosh, I've been here forever. I gotta get
back to school.
Speaker 3 (07:00):
Time works different here out there, it just looks like
you were daydreaming. I'm sure a few of your friends
tried to get your attention, but you're probably right.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
It's time.
Speaker 3 (07:10):
Let's do this again soon. It gives us both peace
power and a recharge.
Speaker 5 (07:16):
Billy popped off the goggles and ran back to class.
That week, Billy was on fire. He answered questions, led
group projects, help Marcus with his spelling. But the next Monday,
after a long weekend, Billy woke up early for school
and couldn't help himself. He grabbed a chocolate croissant for breakfast.
(07:39):
By math class, the fog rolled in his head drooped
missus Wassgaard. He asked, can I go see Principal P.
A few minutes later, he knocked, using their secret code,
And as soon as he stepped into the office, I
messed up, Principal P. I scarfed on a chocolate cross
saw before breakfast, and now I can't get my sneezel
(08:00):
to work. Truck and croissant? Did you bring me one?
I'm serious, Principal P. I'm supposed to lead a school
project today and my brain's totally fried. Principal P smiled,
You're not broken, Billy just foggy. You want to check
on your sneezel. Billy nodded and slipped on the goggles.
Inside the sneezel was staring blankly into the void. His
(08:23):
eyes were spirals. He was slumped over, totally twilight zoned.
Billy sprang into action. He handed him to water, helped
him up, got him to stretch. Then he demonstrated a
few deep breaths to get the oxygen flowing. The sneezel blinked.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
Oh, that helped, thanks, Captain.
Speaker 5 (08:45):
Billy smiled, we'll eat better at lunch. By science class,
they were back on track, and Billy led the group
project to the finish line like a pro. Billy isn't perfect.
He still slips up, but from that day forward he
understood protein, veggies, healthy fats, fruit, first party, later, real food, fuels,
(09:11):
real focus, and his sneezle. Billy fed him like the
brilliant partner he was, because when you fuel your brain right,
anything as possible brilliant.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
I am just like the brilliant Billy.
Speaker 5 (09:25):
You wh.
Speaker 3 (09:29):
What us story, sneezles and mega playrooms, all the beautiful
worlds living inside our heads.
Speaker 4 (09:39):
I think I finally found a name for mine.
Speaker 3 (09:42):
I hope you enjoyed our podcast story as much as
I did today.
Speaker 4 (09:45):
Boy was I come feed and cozy and all tuned in.
If you loved what you listened.
Speaker 3 (09:50):
To, please leave us a five star review, but only
if you really mean it. We love hearing your feedback.
It helps us grow so we can continue to bring
stories to you. In all our curious listeners, you never
know you might even get a shout out from me
here in the Cove. I'd like to give a shout
out to Brooks, Aristotle, and Langston. I heard your big
(10:13):
fans of Ella the Curious, and I'm a big fan
of you guys.
Speaker 4 (10:17):
Thanks for listening.
Speaker 3 (10:19):
All right, I need a snack, so I'm headed back home.
Until next time. Friends, we never say goodbye. It's always
see you later. Adventures of Curiosity Cove was created by
Tika Sumter and Nicholas Muscarella. Written by Nicholas James Muscarella.
Adventures of Curiosity Coves theme song was written and composed
(10:42):
by Matty Limb and sung by Laura Saraphine. Engineered by
Robert Altchuller, sound effects by Command Creative Studios. Ella the
Curious is an original story series created by Tika sumter.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
At Curiosity Come, Curiosity Came.
Speaker 4 (11:05):
Gets a magical place.
Speaker 2 (11:07):
Come roup, Welcome.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
To aventures of Curiosity cal
Speaker 2 (11:24):
This is a Fort Sumter production
Cancil to paper sketching you art on this page. What
kind of journey will this draw and bring to life?
Speaker 2 (00:18):
Today?
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Another adventure waits for you a ro scout and Layla.
My comment wong to. It's imagination time and Curiosity cold.
Curiosity came. It's a magical place. Come troup, Welcome to
(00:47):
Adventures of Curiosity.
Speaker 3 (00:50):
Cal Hello, oh, and welcome back to season three of
Adventures of Curiosity Cove. It's meet Ella the Curious and
whether you're joining us for the first time or coming
back for more adventures, I'm so thrilled to have you here.
(01:13):
This season, we'll dive into brand new adventures from my treehouse.
Think cozy bean bags, fluffy pillows, and of course my
favorite stuffy row right by my side.
Speaker 4 (01:25):
It's peaceful, almost like my mom.
Speaker 3 (01:27):
Just used her relaxing dream spread, perfect for story time.
Speaker 4 (01:32):
So what are we waiting for?
Speaker 3 (01:33):
Let's dive in Billy the Brilliant Part three.
Speaker 5 (01:39):
Billy felt like he'd been launched through a wormhole made
of glitter and cinnamon. Suddenly he was no longer in
the office. He stood on what looked like an alien
planet made entirely of jellybean colored gears, disco lights and
glowing wires that arched across the sky like roller coasters,
but the place was trashed. In front of him was
(02:00):
a massive glass panel, probably the main viewing screen of
his brain's mission control, and slumped up against it was
the Sneezele, a sleep standing up. His cheek was smushed
up against the glass, where cheeto dust and melted chocolate
streaked like abstract dart. His fur was matted, his sneakers
(02:20):
were untied and mismatched, and he was drolling slightly. Billy
didn't laugh. He stepped closer, concerned. On the wall hung
a proud framed portrait labeled Billy the Brilliant, but someone
had drawn on it with crayons. The Sneezel now sported
a curly mustache, spiral eye, and a tongue lolling out
(02:42):
like a dizzy lizard. Buttons smoked, screams fizzled, A tangle
of wires dangled dangerously from a ceiling vent. A confetti
canyon had misfired into a bucket of slime. Billy knocked
on the glass. The Sneezele stirred.
Speaker 3 (03:01):
Did somebody order a banana trampoline with cheese?
Speaker 5 (03:07):
He hiccuped, then muttered.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
Tell the pigeons to stop seeing.
Speaker 5 (03:12):
Billy gently took off the goggles. He blinked. Principal Pe
was watching him with that knowing look. Yep, Billy said,
he's not okay. I'm gonna have to take your advice,
but I'm not happy about it. Neither was I. My
doctor said I was this close to diabetes, had to
(03:34):
change my whole game. But now I eat for me
and my sneezele and life feels better every single day.
What's diabetes something you don't have to worry about? Because
I'm giving you the secret early. Now get out of
my office. Billy there, Oh geez, sorry doing the act again?
Speaker 2 (03:54):
Drama?
Speaker 5 (03:55):
You know? Yeah? Right? Well I should hang my head
while I walk, I guess yes, but also keep your
head high. You're a bright kid, Billy. You've got the
world at your fingertips. Consider yourself lucky to learn this now,
not when you're a failing math or sitting in a
doctor's office wondering what went wrong. Yeah, I get the point, thanks,
(04:16):
Principal P. Should I tell my friends if you want
them to be as sharp as you. Some might think
you're crazy, but remember crazy's good as long as it's
good crazy. The next morning, Billy stood in front of
his breakfast like it was a science experiment. Eggs, sliced avocado,
a little spinach on toast, and a small dish of
(04:37):
Chucko crunchy os for after He hesitated, then he ate
the eggs first. At school, things were different. He felt calmer, focused.
He raised his hand after the question. He remembered his homework.
Missus Wattsguard even gave him a gold star without the
(04:57):
usual sigh. By lunch time, he could practically feel his
sneezle doing backflips. In a quiet moment. During recess, Principal
p passed by, winked, and handed him something wrapped in
a cloth napkin. Inside was the headset. Billy slid it
on duck behind a tree and bush. Mission control was spotless,
(05:22):
buttons sparkled, machines hummed, and the Sneezele, he was wearing
a lab coat and sunglasses, DJing while solving math problems
on a chalkboard. Captain the Sneezel.
Speaker 3 (05:35):
Saluted today's fuel exquisit. Let me take you on a tour.
Speaker 5 (05:40):
The Sneezele led him through the inner world of his mind,
a jungle gym of genius, control panels labeled for memory, imagination, empathy,
a playroom with trampolines everywhere, a sticky wall, an animal
sanctuary filled with the wildest, weirdest facts about every creature
on land and sea. A deep reflection room with a
(06:01):
bean bag the size of a car where you could
leap on to thought bubbles and ride them to who
knows where. Billy and the Sneezele laughed, played, bounced, and
explored for what felt like over an hour. Then they
both flopped onto a cloud and stared up at the sky,
a brilliant blue canvas dotted with giant, puffy clouds. They
(06:24):
started pointing out shapes, culling out animals they saw in
the sky. Then, almost without thinking, Billy turned to the
Sneezel and asked, never wonder what it's all for.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Hmm you mean life?
Speaker 5 (06:37):
Billy nodded. I think it's for play, to enjoy ourselves
and take in all the beauty life has to offer.
The Sneezel thought about that, then Billy jilted straight up.
Oh my gosh, I've been here forever. I gotta get
back to school.
Speaker 3 (07:00):
Time works different here out there, it just looks like
you were daydreaming. I'm sure a few of your friends
tried to get your attention, but you're probably right.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
It's time.
Speaker 3 (07:10):
Let's do this again soon. It gives us both peace
power and a recharge.
Speaker 5 (07:16):
Billy popped off the goggles and ran back to class.
That week, Billy was on fire. He answered questions, led
group projects, help Marcus with his spelling. But the next Monday,
after a long weekend, Billy woke up early for school
and couldn't help himself. He grabbed a chocolate croissant for breakfast.
(07:39):
By math class, the fog rolled in his head drooped
missus Wassgaard. He asked, can I go see Principal P.
A few minutes later, he knocked, using their secret code,
And as soon as he stepped into the office, I
messed up, Principal P. I scarfed on a chocolate cross
saw before breakfast, and now I can't get my sneezel
(08:00):
to work. Truck and croissant? Did you bring me one?
I'm serious, Principal P. I'm supposed to lead a school
project today and my brain's totally fried. Principal P smiled,
You're not broken, Billy just foggy. You want to check
on your sneezel. Billy nodded and slipped on the goggles.
Inside the sneezel was staring blankly into the void. His
(08:23):
eyes were spirals. He was slumped over, totally twilight zoned.
Billy sprang into action. He handed him to water, helped
him up, got him to stretch. Then he demonstrated a
few deep breaths to get the oxygen flowing. The sneezel blinked.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
Oh, that helped, thanks, Captain.
Speaker 5 (08:45):
Billy smiled, we'll eat better at lunch. By science class,
they were back on track, and Billy led the group
project to the finish line like a pro. Billy isn't perfect.
He still slips up, but from that day forward he
understood protein, veggies, healthy fats, fruit, first party, later, real food, fuels,
(09:11):
real focus, and his sneezle. Billy fed him like the
brilliant partner he was, because when you fuel your brain right,
anything as possible brilliant.
Speaker 2 (09:21):
I am just like the brilliant Billy.
Speaker 5 (09:25):
You wh.
Speaker 3 (09:29):
What us story, sneezles and mega playrooms, all the beautiful
worlds living inside our heads.
Speaker 4 (09:39):
I think I finally found a name for mine.
Speaker 3 (09:42):
I hope you enjoyed our podcast story as much as
I did today.
Speaker 4 (09:45):
Boy was I come feed and cozy and all tuned in.
If you loved what you listened.
Speaker 3 (09:50):
To, please leave us a five star review, but only
if you really mean it. We love hearing your feedback.
It helps us grow so we can continue to bring
stories to you. In all our curious listeners, you never
know you might even get a shout out from me
here in the Cove. I'd like to give a shout
out to Brooks, Aristotle, and Langston. I heard your big
(10:13):
fans of Ella the Curious, and I'm a big fan
of you guys.
Speaker 4 (10:17):
Thanks for listening.
Speaker 3 (10:19):
All right, I need a snack, so I'm headed back home.
Until next time. Friends, we never say goodbye. It's always
see you later. Adventures of Curiosity Cove was created by
Tika Sumter and Nicholas Muscarella. Written by Nicholas James Muscarella.
Adventures of Curiosity Coves theme song was written and composed
(10:42):
by Matty Limb and sung by Laura Saraphine. Engineered by
Robert Altchuller, sound effects by Command Creative Studios. Ella the
Curious is an original story series created by Tika sumter.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
At Curiosity Come, Curiosity Came.
Speaker 4 (11:05):
Gets a magical place.
Speaker 2 (11:07):
Come roup, Welcome.
Speaker 1 (11:10):
To aventures of Curiosity cal
Speaker 2 (11:24):
This is a Fort Sumter production
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