Iggy Icecube, SmartRot character art: Translucent rounded aqua ice cube with frosty white corners, tiny orange earmuffs and navy feet.
✦ New cast · Round 2

Iggy Icecube

Translucent rounded aqua ice cube with frosty white corners, tiny orange earmuffs and navy feet.

TeachesMaking a waiting promise realistic
EpisodeThe Soon Problem
LengthAbout 30 seconds
Catchphrase“Say the next clear step!”

More episodes.

5 new episodes starring Iggy Icecube, plus 7 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.

making a waiting promise realisticOne Second Is Not RealIggy says "one second" to Pash again and again, then learns to say a real next step.With Iggy Icecube, Pash Fruit · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Iggy works on a puzzle. Pash bounces beside him.
    Pash: Play with me? Please? Iggy: One second.
  2. 6-16s Lots and lots of seconds pass. Pash droops.
    Pash: Iggy, that was a lot of seconds.
  3. 16-25s Iggy looks up.
    Iggy: You are right. When I finish these three pieces, I will play. Count with me?
  4. 25-30s Pash counts the three pieces with him. The finished puzzle is a picture of a fruit bowl. They play so hard Iggy's earmuffs bounce off.
    Iggy: Say the next clear step!

“Say the next clear step!”

making a goodbye planPostcard PlanSuki is going on a long trip, and Iggy feels sad, so they make a goodbye plan together.With Iggy Icecube, Suki Suitcase · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Suki rolls up with her handle up.
    Suki: I am going to visit my grandma for a long time.
  2. 6-16s Iggy's corners droop.
    Iggy: I will miss you. I feel sad.
  3. 16-25s Suki nods.
    Suki: Me too. Let's make a plan. I send pictures. You send drawings.
  4. 25-30s Iggy draws a snowman wearing his earmuffs and tucks it into Suki's pocket. Suki rolls away, wheels waving. Iggy waves back.
    Suki: Goodbye can include a plan!

“Goodbye can include a plan!”

trying something new without pressureSnow Is SquishyIggy shows Mitts the snow, and Mitts explores it slowly, at his own pace.With Iggy Icecube, Mitts Mallow · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Snow outside. Iggy slides happily.
    Iggy: Come play in the snow, Mitts! It is the best!
  2. 6-16s Mitts looks at the cold white stuff.
    Mitts: It looks strange. I am not sure.
  3. 16-25s Iggy does not push.
    Iggy: You can touch it, or not. Your choice. Mitts: I will touch one bit.
  4. 25-30s Mitts pokes the snow with his thumb. Then the whole mitt. Then he builds a tiny snow mitten. Iggy grins.
    Mitts: Curiosity can take its time!

“Curiosity can take its time!”

waiting through an unknown outcomeThe Big RollIggy wants to know what number Dodie will land on, and learns to wait and see.With Iggy Icecube, Dodie Dice · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s A board game. Dodie tumbles through the air.
    Iggy: Is it a six? It has to be a six!
  2. 6-16s Dodie keeps tumbling. Iggy shivers.
    Iggy: I can not stand not knowing! Land already!
  3. 16-25s Dodie lands on two.
    Iggy: Two? Oh. Okay. Dodie: You never know until you wait.
  4. 25-30s Iggy moves two spaces and lands on a slide square. He slides all the way to the front. He laughs.
    Dodie: Wait for what happens!

“Wait for what happens!”

recovering from an awkward momentThe Wrong WaveIggy waves back at someone who was waving at someone else, and Ruby helps him laugh it off.With Iggy Icecube, Ruby Ruffleberry, Kiki Kite · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Across the park, Kiki waves. Iggy waves back big.
    Iggy: Hi, Kiki! Hi! Over here! Hiiii!
  2. 6-16s Kiki was waving at someone behind him. Iggy freezes.
    Iggy: Oh no. That was so awkward. I want to hide.
  3. 16-25s Ruby shrugs her leafy crown.
    Ruby: That happens to me too. An awkward moment can pass.
  4. 25-30s Iggy waves at a tree. Ruby waves at a cloud. Soon everyone waves at everything. A bird waves back.
    Ruby: An awkward moment can pass!

“An awkward moment can pass!”

Guest appearances

checking readiness before startingReady, Set... Wait!Turbo wants to start the race before anyone is ready, and Pipkin helps everyone check first.With Turbo Turtlebug, Iggy Icecube, Pipkin Peanut · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Turbo crouches at the start line; Iggy is still fixing his earmuffs.
    Turbo: Three-two-one-GO! Wait, why is nobody going?
  2. 6-16s Pipkin Peanut holds up a shell.
    Pipkin: Ready first, then begin! Is everybody ready?
  3. 16-25s Iggy finishes his earmuffs and gives a thumbs up.
    Iggy: Ready now! Turbo: Okay. Slow count. Three... two... one...
  4. 25-30s They all race; Iggy slides on his own frosty trail and they all finish in a giggly tie.
    All: Ready first, then begin! Iggy: Slippery tie!

“Ready first, then begin!”

correcting an accidental mix-upMixed-Up MittensPercy puts on mittens that don't fit, and Tilda helps him check, then switch to his own pair.With Tilda Tapemeasure, Percy Pretzel, Iggy Icecube · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Percy struggles to pull on tiny mittens.
    Percy: Ugh, my mittens shrank! My fingers are squished!
  2. 6-16s Tilda measures one with her tape.
    Tilda: Check the fit first. These are tiny. Are they yours?
  3. 16-25s Percy looks at the name tag.
    Percy: Oops! These are Iggy's. Check, then switch!
  4. 25-30s Percy finds his big sky-blue mittens; Iggy pops in and his tiny mittens fit him perfectly, earmuffs too.
    Percy: Check, then switch! Tilda: Check the fit first!

“Check, then switch!”

correcting how someone says your nameNot Cherry, CheriIggy keeps calling Cheri the wrong name, and Cheri kindly helps him say it right.With Cheri Cherries, Iggy Icecube · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Iggy waves to Cheri.
    Iggy: Hi, Cherry! Want to build a snowman?
  2. 6-16s Cheri smiles and gently corrects.
    Cheri: It's Cheri, like share-ee. Your name deserves care!
  3. 16-25s Iggy tries again slowly.
    Iggy: Oops, sorry! Share-ee. Cheri! Got it, Cheri!
  4. 25-30s Iggy writes her name in frost on the window; it melts into a cherry shape, and Cheri giggles.
    Cheri: Thanks for trying! Your name deserves care! Iggy: Frosty cherry!

“Your name deserves care!”

making a waiting promise realisticSnack Can WaitChedda wants a snack before dinner, and Iggy helps her make a clear wait plan.With Chedda Cheery, Iggy Icecube · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Chedda stands at the fridge.
    Chedda: I want a snack! Now, now, now!
  2. 6-16s Iggy waddles over.
    Iggy: Is it a want or a need? Say the next clear step. Dinner in ten minutes?
  3. 16-25s Chedda nods and sets a timer.
    Chedda: Ten minutes. A want can wait!
  4. 25-30s The timer dings; Chedda gets a cracker, and Iggy slides by wearing a tiny napkin bib.
    Iggy: Say the next clear step! Chedda: Cracker time!

“A want can wait!”

finding a spot that works for bothToo Cold, Too SunnyIggy needs shade and Candie loves the sunny window, so they swap seats to make both comfy.With Candie Stub, Iggy Icecube · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Iggy drips a little in the sunny spot. Candie shivers in the shade.
    Iggy: I am melting. / Candie: I am freezing.
  2. 6-16s Candie spots the problem.
    Candie: Two needs can share a room. Want to swap? I get your sunny seat.
  3. 16-25s They switch seats.
    Iggy: Shade. Ahh. / Candie: Sun. Ahh. / Iggy: No more drips!
  4. 25-30s Both sigh happily. Iggy's earmuffs fall off and land on Candie, who wears them proudly.
    Iggy: They suit you! / Candie: Swap success! / Iggy: Cozy cube!

“Two needs can share a room!”

making a realistic waiting promiseThree Puzzle PiecesSkipper says he will play in one second, then makes a promise he can actually keep.With Skipper Skiff, Iggy Icecube · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Iggy waits by the toy box. Skipper is busy with a puzzle.
    Iggy: Play now? Skipper: One second!
  2. 6-16s One second passes. Then lots more. Iggy starts melting a little.
    Iggy: That was a long second.
  3. 16-25s Skipper looks up.
    Skipper: Sorry. Real plan: three more pieces, then I play. Iggy: Say the next clear step!
  4. 25-30s Skipper does three pieces. Iggy places the very last one himself.
    Skipper: Promise kept! Say it. Plan it! Iggy: Yes!

“Say it. Plan it.”

making a promise you can keepCloudy Night PlanTully promises to show Iggy Saturn, but clouds roll in, so they make a realistic next step.With Tully Telescope, Iggy Icecube · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Night. Clouds cover the sky. Tully is excited anyway.
    Tully Telescope: Tonight I'll show you Saturn! / Iggy Icecube: It's cloudy, though.
  2. 6-16s Iggy taps his earmuffs, thinking.
    Iggy Icecube: Maybe say the next clear step? / Tully Telescope: Next clear night, we look.
  3. 16-25s Inside, Tully practices focusing on a ringed lamp.
    Tully Telescope: Tonight: practice on the lamp! / Iggy Icecube: Blurry... clear!
  4. 25-30s Through the eyepiece, the lampshade looks just like Saturn's rings. Iggy gasps.
    Iggy Icecube: The lamp has rings? / Tully Telescope: Today's part still counts!

“Say the next clear step!”

choosing again after a letdownNo More BerryThe berry flavor is all gone, so Dottie feels the aww and then picks something new.With Dottie Domino, Iggy Icecube · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Snack stand. Dottie skips up. Iggy stands behind the cooler, holding an empty berry tub.
    Dottie Domino: Berry, please! / Iggy Icecube: Sorry, berry is all gone.
  2. 6-16s Dottie's shoulders sink.
    Dottie Domino: Aww. Berry is my favorite. / Iggy Icecube: We have lemon or mint.
  3. 16-25s Dottie thinks, tapping her freckle spot.
    Dottie Domino: Okay. I will try lemon, please. / Iggy Icecube: One lemon, coming up!
  4. 25-30s She licks it. So sour! All her spots slide to one side of her face, then pop back. Iggy laughs.
    Dottie Domino: Zingy! But good! Aww first. Next next!

“Aww first. Next next!”

waiting for something to be readyFreezer CountBopbin wants his juice pop right now, and Iggy gives him a clear next step for waiting.With Bopbin, Iggy Icecube · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Kitchen. Bopbin bounces in front of the freezer.
    Bopbin: Is it frozen? Is it frozen now?
  2. 6-16s Iggy holds up a small timer.
    Iggy Icecube: Not yet. When this beeps, it is ready. / Bopbin: Okay. Wait mode.
  3. 16-25s Bopbin wiggles his springy teal legs, side to side, counting.
    Bopbin: Wait, wiggle. Wait, wiggle.
  4. 25-30s Beep! He opens the freezer. The pop is shaped like a spool with a little bowtie.
    Bopbin: It is me! Wait, wiggle, here I am!

“Wait, wiggle, here I am!”