WEBVTT - Under The Sea

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<v Speaker 1>You're listening to a MoMA Mia podcast.

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<v Speaker 2>Mama Mia acknowledges the traditional owners of land and waters

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<v Speaker 2>that this podcast is recorded on. Hello to all our

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<v Speaker 2>little builders and their grown ups. Welcome to how to

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<v Speaker 2>Build a Universe, where stories Build worlds. I'm Jenuer. I'm

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<v Speaker 2>a parent, educator and mom de four boys, and my

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<v Speaker 2>co host is well, hang on, my co host is

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<v Speaker 2>all dripping wet.

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<v Speaker 1>Tom, Why are you SACHERA? Yeah, I'm sopping wet.

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<v Speaker 3>Hello there, Jen, pardon my part whose I was just

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<v Speaker 3>having a swimming race with some seahorses, but I accidentally

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<v Speaker 3>got stuck in my wet suit. I'm still trying to

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<v Speaker 3>pull it down. Can you just yank this bit off me?

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<v Speaker 1>All right? All right, hold on, let me try that hurt.

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<v Speaker 3>But now I'm already actually speaking of underwater friends. I'm

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<v Speaker 3>so excited about today's episode because we're all going on

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<v Speaker 3>an incredible underwater adventure together. Yep, We're diving deep beneath

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<v Speaker 3>the waves where some amazing sea creatures are waiting to

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<v Speaker 3>meet us. So grab your imaginary snorkel and flippers because

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<v Speaker 3>this is going to be one splashing good time.

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<v Speaker 2>This is exciting. I'll keep some seaweed sandwiches ready for

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<v Speaker 2>when you surf.

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<v Speaker 1>Thank you.

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<v Speaker 2>You know what's absolutely amazing about the underwater worlds. Every

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<v Speaker 2>single creature down there is completely unique, and that's what

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<v Speaker 2>makes the ocean so wonderful. We've got round, puffy puffer

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<v Speaker 2>fish swimming next to big, long, stretchy eels, and they're

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<v Speaker 2>all perfect, exactly as they are. We want our kids

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<v Speaker 2>to be kind and compassionate. We want our kids to

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<v Speaker 2>be inclusive to all people. We also want our kids

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<v Speaker 2>to be happy and accepting of their own appearance. One

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<v Speaker 2>of the ways to help kids accept difference in themselves

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<v Speaker 2>and others is to make conversations about difference a part

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<v Speaker 2>of daily life. Play is a beautiful way to explore this,

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<v Speaker 2>and I think today's episode is a lovely building ground

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<v Speaker 2>to develop an ongoing conversation about difference. Fish are incredible

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<v Speaker 2>creatures with complex mental, emotional, and behavioralb blis. We can

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<v Speaker 2>talk about the unique colors and shapes of fish. Next

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<v Speaker 2>time we're faced with a question from our inquisitive preschooler

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<v Speaker 2>about why that person looks different, we can use the

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<v Speaker 2>metaphor of the ocean to help explain differences in humans.

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<v Speaker 1>Okay, now, take in a deep breath.

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<v Speaker 3>Let's fill those lungs up with air because we're about

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<v Speaker 3>to dive under in.

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<v Speaker 1>And out. I'll see you right after this. Here we go,

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<v Speaker 1>A hoy there, a little sea adventurer.

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<v Speaker 3>Sorry, for some reason, I put on a pirate voice

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<v Speaker 3>when I'm near water.

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<v Speaker 1>Let's try that again. A hoy there, my little adventurer.

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<v Speaker 3>Today we're going on a mystical journey under the sea.

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<v Speaker 3>Are you ready to explore the amazing underwater world?

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<v Speaker 1>Great? Right now, we're standing on a boat, but.

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<v Speaker 3>We're about to enter part of the ocean known as

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<v Speaker 3>Harmony Reef. It's home to sea creatures of all shapes

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<v Speaker 3>and sizes, so who knows.

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<v Speaker 1>We could meet a turtle.

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<v Speaker 3>Down there, or even a shark who we'll see part First,

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<v Speaker 3>let's practice our underwater swimming.

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<v Speaker 1>Reach both your arms right out in front of you, kind.

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<v Speaker 3>Of like you're trying to fly home on Reaching your

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<v Speaker 3>hands out, then pull them.

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<v Speaker 1>Through the water to help you glide. That's it. Let's

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<v Speaker 1>go once more for good measure.

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<v Speaker 3>I know my body can feel a bit tight if

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<v Speaker 3>I don't warm up.

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<v Speaker 1>Properly, I'd say, mum or Dad's does too? Again? Reach

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<v Speaker 1>your arms out. That's it and push the water aside.

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<v Speaker 1>Well done.

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<v Speaker 3>Now can you make a glog glob glob sound like

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<v Speaker 3>we're making bubbles.

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<v Speaker 1>Let's give it a go. I'll do it with you.

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<v Speaker 1>Hang on, blah blah blah.

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<v Speaker 3>Can you try it with me? Mom and dad, you

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<v Speaker 3>two give me your best bubbles? Okay, good bubbles.

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<v Speaker 1>I think we're ready. Let's dive in. I'll count us

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<v Speaker 1>in together. Front. Three. Here we go, three two one jump.

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<v Speaker 3>Alrighty, we're underwater and lucky. With your scuba mask on,

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<v Speaker 3>you can breathe down here.

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<v Speaker 1>Look around, my little diver. Isn't this beautiful?

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<v Speaker 3>Oh my, look at this magnificent coral reef.

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<v Speaker 1>It's like an underwater rainbow.

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<v Speaker 3>These corals are purple, yellow, blue, and even orange, soft

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<v Speaker 3>and squishy. Put your hand out to touch the coral

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<v Speaker 3>as we swim past.

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<v Speaker 1>That's it. Have a feel of the squishy coral.

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<v Speaker 3>The fish here are amazing too, just like us. Every

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<v Speaker 3>fish is unique and special in their own way.

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<v Speaker 1>Wait, do you hear that? Let's lean in a bit.

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<v Speaker 1>Do you hear that beautiful sound?

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<v Speaker 3>Let's swim over and see who's making that marvelous music. Oh,

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<v Speaker 3>look over there, it's Cora the wise old clam. She's

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<v Speaker 3>polishing her musical shells. Let's say hello, wave to Cora.

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<v Speaker 1>Everyone.

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<v Speaker 4>Oh, hello there, my little ones. What are delights to

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<v Speaker 4>have visitors today?

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<v Speaker 1>Of all days, I'm just preparing my shells for the

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<v Speaker 1>under What a parade? Oh?

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<v Speaker 3>Yes, the Sea Symphony Parade, Just the most wonderful celebration

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<v Speaker 3>under the sea. Once a year, all the sea creatures

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<v Speaker 3>come together to create beautiful music and colorful displays.

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<v Speaker 1>Cora, can we join in? Of course, my DearS.

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<v Speaker 4>In fact, I need some help gathering all my performer friends,

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<v Speaker 4>and I'm having a bit of a problem. My music

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<v Speaker 4>just doesn't feel right without my special bass Drumshell, it's

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<v Speaker 4>what gives our symphony that deep rumbling sound.

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<v Speaker 1>It's like the ocean's heartbeat, isn't it?

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<v Speaker 3>Cora?

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<v Speaker 1>What does this sound like? Boom boom, boom boom, just

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<v Speaker 1>like that?

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<v Speaker 4>Wow, Cora, I was sure I left it right here,

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<v Speaker 4>but now it's nowhere to be found. Would you keep

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<v Speaker 4>an ear out for it as we swim deeper to

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<v Speaker 4>gather the other performers.

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<v Speaker 1>It would make all the difference for our parade. What

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<v Speaker 1>do you say, my little friend? Shall we help? Cora?

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<v Speaker 1>Find her bass drumshell to get this party started. Let's

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<v Speaker 1>do it. Thank you Cora.

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<v Speaker 3>Okay, friends, let's swim deeper into the ocean. Let's kicking

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<v Speaker 3>behind you. Try not to kick mumble dad machines though.

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<v Speaker 1>Let's give it a go. That's it, excellent kicking, and

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<v Speaker 1>we're on our way. Oh here's something else. Can you

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<v Speaker 1>hear that?

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<v Speaker 3>Wow? We look ahead. It's Echo the blogal whale. Let's

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<v Speaker 3>get his attention. Can you make it sound like a whale.

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<v Speaker 3>I've got a pretty good grasp.

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<v Speaker 1>On whale language, so i'll go first.

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<v Speaker 3>Yeah, all right, let's hear your whale now. Okay, I

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<v Speaker 3>think he understood.

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<v Speaker 1>Hellos, small friends, Welcome to my rehearsal space.

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<v Speaker 3>Hello Echo, we're helping Cora gather everyone for the Symphony

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<v Speaker 3>of the Sea parade.

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<v Speaker 1>Oh, the parade. I've been practicing my sin. Echo. That

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<v Speaker 1>was stunning.

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<v Speaker 3>Your voice feels like a big, warm hug from the ocean.

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<v Speaker 3>Will you join us at Cora soon for the parade? Oh?

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<v Speaker 1>I'm so excited. I'll be right bed. Thanks Echo.

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<v Speaker 3>Let's keep swimming, friends. This time we gotta go a

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<v Speaker 3>little deeper. Can you swim with me like you're a

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<v Speaker 3>fish gliding along, gliding down into the dark ocean.

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<v Speaker 1>I'm not scared.

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<v Speaker 3>Getting cold down here. Give yourself a big hunk to

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<v Speaker 3>stay warm. Oh look, there's a tiny light glowing in

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<v Speaker 3>the darkness. It Spark the angler fish. She may be small,

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<v Speaker 3>but her light is bright and mighty.

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<v Speaker 5>Now, hello, Spark, Hello explorers. Don't be afraid of the dark.

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<v Speaker 5>That's where my light shines brightest.

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<v Speaker 1>That's so important, Spark. I couldn't see a thing down

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<v Speaker 1>here until your light bobbed up.

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<v Speaker 3>Now, Spark, we're gathering friends for the Sea Symphony parade.

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<v Speaker 1>Would you be interested?

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<v Speaker 5>Oh, perfect timing. I'm practicing my parade route. I'll be

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<v Speaker 5>leading everyone through the darker parts of the ocean. My

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<v Speaker 5>light helps others find their.

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<v Speaker 1>Way, and we're grateful for that.

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<v Speaker 5>Everyone has their special gift. I may be small, but

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<v Speaker 5>my light makes a big difference.

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<v Speaker 1>That's right.

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<v Speaker 3>Will you meet us at Cora's parade. We're actually scheduled

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<v Speaker 3>on very so I.

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<v Speaker 1>Wouldn't miss it.

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<v Speaker 5>I'll bring my brightest glow.

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<v Speaker 1>Great, Spark. What a wonderful collection of underwater creatures we have.

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<v Speaker 3>I can see some puffer fish warm, some dolphins too,

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<v Speaker 3>And if I'm not mistaken. That's Cora's bass. You hear

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<v Speaker 3>it just in time for the parade to begin.

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<v Speaker 1>Are you ready? Echo, spark you good?

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<v Speaker 5>I'm ready.

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<v Speaker 1>Okay, hit it, Cora, Here we go. What season?

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<v Speaker 6>That's another song we like to play down here, Okay,

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<v Speaker 6>take two.

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<v Speaker 1>The sea. I feel so good and so some some

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<v Speaker 1>can right, that's me.

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<v Speaker 4>We can't together in harm for the under.

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<v Speaker 3>Sing Funny were friends and you can be down.

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<v Speaker 1>I feel so good, and so you're singing very quickly,

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<v Speaker 1>you know.

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<v Speaker 3>I loved how all the animals in our underwater parade

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<v Speaker 3>today came together like a big orchestra. In an orchestra,

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<v Speaker 3>each instrument is different in its shape and size, is

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<v Speaker 3>shiny or coarse, and they all make different sounds. But

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<v Speaker 3>when they joined together, well, that music is just magic,

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<v Speaker 3>and it's a bit like us humans. We all have

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<v Speaker 3>different voices, but when we join together in harmony, that's

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<v Speaker 3>when we really make waves.

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<v Speaker 2>I love today's story, Tom, and I loved the idea

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<v Speaker 2>of using that metaphor of the ocean to really explain

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<v Speaker 2>different fishing creatures. I loved how all the fish had

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<v Speaker 2>different ability is and different roles to play as we

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<v Speaker 2>explored under the sea. Parents can even use this metaphor

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<v Speaker 2>next time your child notices difference in others or themselves,

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<v Speaker 2>just light the fish under the ocean. We are all different.

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<v Speaker 2>Being different is really actually our superpower. Whether you're as

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<v Speaker 2>spotty as an octopus, as smooth as a dolphin, or

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<v Speaker 2>as squiggly as a cqucumber, you're absolutely amazing just the

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<v Speaker 2>way you are.

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<v Speaker 1>Yep. Time to dry yourselves off now and head to

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<v Speaker 1>the shore. But oh boy, do.

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<v Speaker 3>I have something wild to tell you about Next week.

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<v Speaker 3>We're swapping our flippers for hiking boots because we're heading

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<v Speaker 3>into the jungle. There might be a few surprises in

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<v Speaker 3>their hiding behind the jungle leaves as well.

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<v Speaker 2>I can't wait until then. Remember, stories build universes.

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<v Speaker 3>And your imagination is always ready for an adventure.

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<v Speaker 1>See you next time, builders.

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<v Speaker 2>Bye.

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<v Speaker 3>The executive producer of How to Build a Universe is

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<v Speaker 3>Courtney Amenhauser, who also played Spark the Fish. The voice

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<v Speaker 3>of Cora is Jessica Bravewait and Echo the Whale was

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<v Speaker 3>played by Tiana and Isaac's Daddy, with story writing and

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<v Speaker 3>sound designed by me Tom Lyon. Thanks for listening to

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<v Speaker 3>today's episode of How to Build a universe.

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