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What If World - Stories for Kids

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Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media

What if a dragon lived in my closet? What if there were a never-ending bowl of ice cream? Pirates, fairies, wizards, robots, and friends help Mr. Eric tell stories inspired by kids’ questions. What If World’s progressive stories will keep kids laughing while fostering curiosity, imagination, and resilience. Grownups, it's easy to share your kids' questions! Respond to our What If prompts on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, leave a voicemail at 205-605-WHAT, or email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com.

#424

335. Magic Land #2: Alabaster Minus One

Alabaster Zero and Cramma Olm are stuck inside a tiny bubble, along with Cthunkle, who isn’t much help… Lessons include: It’s never too late to start practicing kindness; we can’t change the past, but our choices shape the future! [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

27 MINS

27:41

18 Nov 2024

#423

334. Magic Land # 1: What if a mini ghost town was on top of a coffee shop?

334. Magic Land Part 1: What if a mini ghost town was on top of a coffee shop? The villains Wardrobe and Cramma Olm have taken over the world, but they don’t know what to do next. Lessons include: Our choices affect the world daily; power doesn’t bring happiness. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

11 Nov 2024

27 MINS

27:26

11 Nov 2024

#422

185. President-Elect Part 2: The Hat Trick (Remastered)

Fair Elise and Alabaster Zero confront the villain challenging What If World’s election results! Lessons include: There is no such thing as absolute power; if enough people work together, no villain can defeat them. This remastered episode first aired on November 16th, 2020. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) . Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer, [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

04 Nov 2024

19 MINS

19:12

04 Nov 2024

#421

184. Izzy asks: What if your hat was full of spiderwebs? (Remastered)

Poppa Loo’s News announces the next president, but then a mystery case of spider-web hats overtakes the people of What If World! Can Alabaster and Fair Elise get to the bottom of their latest case? Lessons include: Relationships grow and change as we do; wanting something doesn’t mean you are entitled to it. This remastered episode first aired on November 9th, 2020. Grownups in the US, our next election is Tuesday, November 5th. Visit [vote.gov] (http://vote.gov) and make your voting plan today! [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

30 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:34

30 Oct 2024

#420

333. Rory asks: What if pancakes were at a party and they fell?

Fred the Dog and Miss Karen join the fun as a pancake party turns to monster mayhem! Lessons include: We build resilience when we keep trying; syrup-drinking contests are only for pancake people. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

28 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:32

28 Oct 2024

#419

332. Nia asks: What if all the people turned bad?

When the wizard, Abacus, orders a magic staff from Cramazon, he gets more than he bargained for. Lessons include: Visualizing a positive outcome can turn nervousness into excitement; choices define you, not how other people see you. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

21 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:44

21 Oct 2024

#418

331. Cryptid Kids #4: Escape the Haunted Hotel!

When Scribno the Doodleknight, Imara the Dragon Detective, and Penny the Pastapus try to escape the Monster Machine, they end up in a strange new world! Lessons include: When others are in need, a helper tries to make a difference. This story is part of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327, 328, & 330 Cryptid Kids #1 to #3, if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or episodes 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

30 MINS

30:18

14 Oct 2024

#417

330. Cryptid Kids #3: What if a banana became a supervillain?

What do a banana and a Monster Machine have in common? Your questions and our dice rolls will help us find out. Also, Mr. Eric finally says the word you’ve asked him to speak for years! Lessons include: Big problems require a lot of thought and teamwork to solve; we should talk about our bodies literally and ask our grownups questions if we’re confused. This story is part of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327 & 328, Cryptid Kids #1 & #2, if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or episodes 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

28 MINS

28:54

07 Oct 2024

#416

223. Petey the Pumpkin #2: What if a dog was a dentist? (Remastered)

It's a bonus drop to finish our remastered two-part Halloween Special! Mamma Jamma meets her new dentist, and a surprise special guest gets transformed again and again! Lessons include: listening to the dentist can help us avoid uncomfortable future visits; big or small, everyone is afraid of something This remastered story first aired on November 1st, 2021. Supporters of What If World will get a bonus episode this week! [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:08

02 Oct 2024

#415

222. Petey the Pumpkin #1: What if we are school buses’ breakfast? (Remastered)

We’ve got two short, Halloween-themed stories to share today. Will Zach and Zizi face their fears together? Lessons include: Most things aren’t all that scary once we learn more about them; we may never feel fully ready to face our fears, and sometimes we have to take a little leap when it’s safe to do so This remastered story first aired on October 15th, 2021. Supporters of What If World will get a bonus episode this week! [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

26 MINS

26:24

30 Sep 2024

#414

329. Gracie asks: What if you could turn into TV characters?

Detective Alabaster Zero and Fair Elise reunite to track down the villain known as Wardrobe. Is Wardrobe responsible for all the fancy new costumes, or is everyone just exploring their style? We'll need your What If Questions to find out! Lessons include: Playing as someone else won’t change who you are; style is what you like for you! Listen to episode 314. Elliot asks: What if everything had a mustache? (Freddy Booboo Bear Part 1) and episode 317. Juma asks: What if trains didn’t stop? (Freddy Booboo Bear Part 2) to find out more about Wardrobe! [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

23 Sep 2024

26 MINS

26:41

23 Sep 2024

#413

328. The Cryptid Kids #2: The Monster Machine

Scribno the Doodleknight, Penny Pasta, and Amara the Ocean Dragon return for another Guilds and Goblins mystery! Where are all the bug monsters coming from, and how will the Cryptid Kids stop them? Lessons include: All creatures deserve kindness, even creepy ones. This story is part two of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your What-If questions! Start with episode 327 if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or episodes 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via Patreon, email: [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram: [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) , or snail mail: What If World (or Mr. Eric) P.O. Box 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) created our character art, and our episode art is by our producer, [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) created our podcast art, and [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) wrote our theme song. ... Read more

16 Sep 2024

30 MINS

30:19

16 Sep 2024

#412

327. The Cryptid Kids # 1: Guilds & Goblins Returns!

A new G&G campaign begins! Can a Doodlknight, a Pasta Chef, and a young Ocean Dragon solve the mystery of the haunted golf course? Lessons include: Grownups can be slow learners; cities need more parks and fewer golf courses. This story is the first part of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your What-If questions! This is a great place to start if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or episodes 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via Patreon, email: [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram: [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) , or snail mail: What If World (or Mr. Eric) P.O. Box 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 Eric and [ Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) created our character art, and our episode art is by our producer, [ Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) created our podcast art, and [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) wrote our theme song. ... Read more

09 Sep 2024

32 MINS

32:21

09 Sep 2024

#411

326. What the If? An Intro to What If World

The ultimate primer for new and returning fans! Cthunkle hosts a Blarbecue and everyone’s invited! This story includes paper dragons, donuts, and everyone’s favorite long-tongued dog. Lessons include: It’s never too late to try something new; no one is a know-it-all on day one (or ever, really!) Start What If World on any episode, or find a collection of great stories with our curated playlists on Spotify: [whatifworldpodcast.com/playlists] (http://whatifworldpodcast.com/playlists) [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

02 Sep 2024

26 MINS

26:55

02 Sep 2024

#410

162. Dennis asks: What if Fred the Dog bought the What-If-Mobile?

When Mr. Eric goes missing, Ms. Karen and Fred tell the story. Can they handle all the questions blasted out by the What-If-Mobile? Lessons: It’s wonderful to give, but giving everything we’ve got will not leave us enough to stay happy and healthy. The story originally aired on April 27th, 2020. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

26 Aug 2024

24 MINS

24:50

26 Aug 2024

#409

325. Gus asks: What if robots turned into jungle gyms? (Raditude Meditation)

Randall Radbot becomes a jungle gym, which might bum out some robots. Randall teaches us how to change our programming with a Raditude check! Lessons: Mindfulness helps us hear our negative thoughts without judgment; we can build self-esteem by fueling ourselves with more positive thoughts [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

19 Aug 2024

19 MINS

19:33

19 Aug 2024

#408

324. Inside the Clown Museum: Inside Cthunkle

We learn about Cthunkle’s world-dominating tendencies, the weird clown museum in his belly, and how he spends his downtime. Plus, big What If World news is revealed! Lessons: Kindness takes courage; You already know a hero, and you’ve probably been one, too. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

12 Aug 2024

25 MINS

25:05

12 Aug 2024

#407

323. Odysseus asks: What inspired Cthunkle to be evil?

Mr. Eric visits the Cthoffee Shop to sample some new flavors and learn more about Cthunkle’s mysterious origins. Lessons include: You are enough, and you don’t need to listen to anyone who tells you otherwise; everyone has different tastes and ideas, which makes our world fascinating. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

05 Aug 2024

24 MINS

24:12

05 Aug 2024

#406

322. Alice asks: What if a robot became evil when you turned it on?

What do magical mistake potions, evil robots, and Baby Recap have in common? They’re all a big part of today’s story! Lessons include: Accept your past mistakes; remember what kindness feels like, and you’ll be more kind. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

29 Jul 2024

28 MINS

28:31

29 Jul 2024

#405

SME #15: Cotton Candy Handshake

It's three-guests-in-one this month as Candy the Kid and both Butterscotch Boots join Mr. Eric and Miss Lynn to try their best to answer confectionery trivia! Stump Mr. Eric is a supporter-only show where Miss Lynn uses your What Ifs, trivia questions, and challenges to confound Mr. Eric and your favorite What If World characters. Share some trivia, ask interview questions, or give us the weirdest challenge you can dream up. Improv games, riddles, singing contests, you name it! Want more Stump Mr. Eric, plus kids podcasts for the whole family ad-free? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

28 MINS

28:17

24 Jul 2024

#404

173. The Wholympics!

We’re taking a break from What If World’s regularly scheduled disaster to replay one of our favorite episodes in preparation for the Olympics! Mamma Jamma and Poppa Loo are announcing for the Wholympics, an undersea tournament of champions! We’re also checking in on some of our aquatic friends from episode 45. Lessons include: traditions aren’t limitations; persistence is more impressive than perfection, and more achievable, too! This episode originally aired on August 10th, 2020. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

22 Jul 2024

25 MINS

25:48

22 Jul 2024

#403

321. Mia asks: What if Abacus got really good at magic?

In last week’s story (Spoiler Alert!), everyone got turned into robots at the end. Now Mr. Eric, Cthunkle, and Mamma Jamma must save the world by freeing everyone from Abacus’s mind control spell! Lessons include: If we always seek distraction, we will never grow; our feelings remind us who we are. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ [here] (https://starglow.supportingcast.fm/) . Learn more about Starglow Media [here] (https://www.starglowmedia.com/) . Follow Starglow on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/starglow.media/) and [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@starglow-media) Eric and [ Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

15 Jul 2024

23 MINS

23:26

15 Jul 2024

#402

320. What If Debate 2024!

The Final seven candidates debate who should lead What If World into the future! Can your questions help us figure it out? Lessons include: True leaders learn from listening to others; it takes courage to admit you don’t know something. [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via email at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) , or snail mail: What If World (or Mr. Eric) P.O. Box 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 Eric and [ Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

08 Jul 2024

21 MINS

21:42

08 Jul 2024

#401

319. Jason asks: What if a yo-yo had superpowers?

Alabaster Zero is lost in the World Pool! How will he ever find the mysterious villain known as Wardrobe? Maybe with a little help from his magic yo-yo… Lessons include: Curiosity can help you find your way; fear and anxiety can make you feel like you don’t have any choices. [Join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/whatifworld) for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! [patreon.com/whatifworld] (https://www.patreon.com/whatifworld) [Subscribe] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) to What If World wherever you listen: [link.chtbl.com/whatifworld] (https://link.chtbl.com/whatifworld) . Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via email at [whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com] (mailto:whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com) , voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram [@whatifworldpodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/whatifworldpodcast) , or snail mail: What If World (or Mr. Eric) P.O. Box 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 Eric and [ ] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) [Karen O'Keeffe] (http://karenokeeffe.com/) make What If World. Our character art is by [ ] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) [Ana Stretcu] (https://www.anawiththekey.com/) , and our episode art is by [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Lynn Hickernell] (https://misslynn.com/) . A big thanks to our producer [ ] (https://misslynn.com/) [Miss Lynn] (https://misslynn.com/) . Our podcast art is by [ ] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) [Jason O’Keefe] (https://www.jasonokeefecreaturecreator.com/) , and our theme song is by [ ] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) [Craig Martinson] (https://www.craigmartinson.biz/) . ... Read more

01 Jul 2024

22 MINS

22:34

01 Jul 2024

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