Before we get to the show, if you want to listen ad-free, go to gzmshows.com slash subscribers. That's gzmshows.com slash subscribers. There are kids in this world who are different. Special. They look like us and they act like us. But they are not us. Whatever. Here we are. You're back at your first day after being sick. Like, super normal, average, everyday kid. We can handle that, right? Totally. Super normal.
Low profiles. We got this. See you after last period. Normal. Normal. Wrong way, Mr. Anders. That's my homeroom, Mr. Spellman. No time for homeroom when Principal Palais is waiting for you. Right this way. But I didn't do anything. I wouldn't argue, Cyrus. She's waiting. So much for a low profile.
Finally, Cyrus Anders. Late for school? No, I... I believe you know Casey Dupree. Principal Palais, why am I... We share an interest in Instagram photography. Instagram? Oh, jeez, Brinley. Is that why we're here? Because she started this whole mess. Cyrus, stop talking and listen to our principal. Right. I'm glad you two share an interest because you'll be spending a lot of time together. We will.
In detention. No, genius. We're geniuses. They want us to represent Whittier Middle School at the Alaskan STEM competition in a few weeks. Us? Together? I mean... I'm sorry, how did we get picked? I picked you, of course. You two are our best and brightest science, tech, and math students. Schools from all over the state are competing. This could decide the rest of our lives. And I get to... I mean, I have to, I mean, get, have to work with you. Is that a problem? Yes. No, I mean, no problem.
Don't have a problem. We're gonna solve problems stem problems fun. Um great So next steps will include a family interview for each of the participants in the local paper. And Cyrus, I hope your sister meant it when she said she was cleaning up her act. Don't want the family looking bad on her account. Holiday? Wait, the whole family will be interviewed? But it's just a science fair. Just a science fair?
a list of big cheeses who will be there. World-renowned physicists, engineers, government leaders. Government. And they will all want to talk to you. Of course, the press will cover it. It's quite an honor to be chosen, Cyrus. I think you'd be happier. I'm sorry, Casey, Principal Palais, but I don't think I can participate. Did he? Oh, no, no, no, no, no!
The Freddy's was that! What was... Did you follow me? Ow! Casey! If you drop the competition, I'm stuck with either nose-picking Natalie or that kid that talks about PlayStation leaderboards all day. Or worst of all, Brynn Lee! I'm sorry, Casey. I can't. I have another commitment, then. Oh, then. Right. Let me check my calendar. By then, you mean whenever it is because you never learn the date. I just... I don't think my, um... I don't think my family will want to be in the spotlight right now.
You're throwing away the possibility of a full college scholarship or an internship at Whittier Corporation because you're afraid of what your family will think? There's lame and then there's extra Cyrus. What did you say? I said there's name and then there's... No, I meant about Whittier. You'd know if you hadn't run off like a roach. If we win, we could get a scholarship or an internship at Whittier, one of the top... I'm in. No, I'm still mad. I think... Wait.
What just happened? I've become really interested in the work Whittier Corporation has been doing. Has done over the years. My family will deal. Let's win this thing. Okay, then. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful partnership. Um, my dad loves that movie. And I don't think that's the line. What line? What movie? I... never mind. You're weird. Brilliant, but weird. Yeah, okay, let's do this.
And then I recited all of the presidents and their vice presidents in reverse order, and my teacher was totally blown away. That's great, Bertie. Well done, sweetheart. Holiday? Cyrus? Don't you think what Birdie did was impressive? Huh? Oh, yeah. Cool, Birdie. Can someone pass the chicken? What's up, you two? You guys seem a little out of it. What's your first day back at school a bit much, Holiday?
Principal Pillay didn't call us. No, no. Uh, yeah, nothing happened today. It was boring, even. Well, what do you know? A boring day in middle school. This totally normal life we're planning on living might just work. Well, that's us. Totally normal. Yep. Totally. Hey, I'm Ryan Shanahan, and I play Badger in six minutes. For more great adventures, go to gzmshows.com. Shh. It's starting. GZM Shows. Imagination. Amplify.