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What If World - Stories for Kids

Eric O"Keeffe / Starglow Media

Join Mr. Eric for imaginative stories sparked by kids" questions, fostering curiosity and resilience. Grownups, share your kids" What-If Questions, and we may use them in a story! Call our voicemail at 205-605-WHAT or email hello@whatifworldpodcast.com.

kids & family stories for kids

All Episodes

15:35

Arabella asks: What if Fred was in charge? (Time...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/12/19

Mr. Eric has left from at home for the holidays (with Ginger and a sitter and a bunch of treats). What choice does Fred have but to create a Time Vortex that swallows up all of What If World? Lessons include: Give you pets some extra love on the holidays, as it can be a really tough time for them; Love doesn’t go away when we can’t see each other. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld See

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14:41

Theo asks: What if Cthunkle covered the town in ice...

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2022/12/12

Our Freditation was such a hit that we're back this week with a Squiditation led by Cthunkle. We're focusing on gratitude over the holidays... and we will be grateful if we don't all get frozen under Cthunkle's ice cream avalanche! Lessons include: gratitude, mindfulness, body positivity, owning mistakes, forgiveness, appreciation for astronomy! Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld See

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20:45

Cecilia asks: What if cats could knit socks?

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2022/12/05

When Heyna the Hyena tries out to play Pawccer in the Whirling Cup, all the dog and cat players can’t figure out what team to put her on. Will she get to play, or will she use her magical knitting powers to sabotage her favorite game? Lessons include: We can all grow through inclusivity; Attacking others in anger will never help matters, no matter how justified your anger may be. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and

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23:11

Margot asks: What if Davey Jones’s Locker held a...

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2022/11/28

Eddie joins us as Davey Jones, the Sea Monkey King of the Pirates. He and Petey are on a journey to find Petey’s long lost brother, Jack Parrot. They’ll encounter Scalebeard as well as a dragon’s hoard of magic lunchboxes. Lessons include: There is enough for everyone if we all work to share it; we all need quality time together, as well as quality time alone! Eddie Gamarra is the executive producer of the new Netflix film, Wendell & Wild! It’s a beautiful, funny, weird, heartfelt, and sometimes

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14:32

Silas asks: What if people sneezed pickles?

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2022/11/21

Alabaster Zero has his very first day off. Can he solve the mystery of R&R? Lessons: We all need a balance of work and leisure in our lives; Try not to confuse EASY with FUN, there are many different ways to enjoy your free time, and variety is important! This episode first aired May 5th, 2018. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld See great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at

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21:14

Teddy asks & answers: What if there was a wizard...

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2022/11/14

Glurmph the Inventor (played by Teddy) gets a visit from Zachimedes, who is on a quest to find a hidden city. Watch out for magic sheep, giant dragonflies, and unpredictable inventions on this new G&G adventure. Lessons include: Sharing knowledge can help us discover new ideas; anyone who can imagine can be an inventor. This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The dice rolls are all real

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18:40

Olivia asks: What if princesses slept in the air?...

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2022/11/07

What a joyous day! Fred the Dog has had puppies… don’t ask us how. Fred guides us through a relaxing Freditation, meant to help us (and his flying puppies) get to sleep or take on the rest of the day from a more mindful place. Lessons include: Body Awareness, Body Positivity, Relaxation, Mindfulness Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Our character artwork is by Ana Stretcu with graphic

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14:49

Lydia asks & answers: What if you had to drive to...

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2022/10/31

Shoebert the Tree needs help getting to Karate class, but she gets distracted by a big Halloween party. Can Fred the Dog, Fair Elise, and Sprite Alright help her when none of them have their flying powers? Lessons include: Quitting after a bad day can be tempting, but reassessing after a good day can help you figure out how you really feel. This episode is brought to you by KiwiCo! Enjoy fun, affordable, and educational activities for kids of all ages shipped straight to you every month. Get your

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19:08

Dacey asks: What if cats lived in outer space

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/10/24

Mike Rylander joins us, playing a whole slew of characters in a space odyssey you won’t soon forget… and keep an eye out for FREDZORB THE DESTROYER. Lessons: All people deserve to be treated equally; dogs and cats CAN get along ;) This episode first aired October 14th, 2019. Find out more about our special guest, Mike Rylander, actor, improviser, narrator, and dad: mikerylander.com Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered,

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20:03

Adrian asks: What if someone had every superhero power?

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2022/10/17

The Mazked Azenger arrives, and she’s ready to solve all of What If World’s problems in a flash… but why does it seem like What If World is having more problems than usual? Lessons include: Solving small problems is important, even if it’s not always exciting; If we learn to empower each other, nobody needs to feel powerless. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld This story was pitched

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23:55

Elliana asks: What if bananas take over the world?...

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2022/10/10

Ghostly bananas are littered across What If World, and no one can get anywhere without slipping over and over and over! Our guest, Elise Parisian, plays paranormal detective Incognita, and must help Fair Elise solve the mystery… Lessons include: Experts can help us with their specialized knowledge and understanding; we can’t all enjoy the same foods, but we won’t know until we try them! Elise Parisian is an artist, therapist, and host of Unspookable. Unspookable is a family friendly look at the

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21:25

Griffin asks: What if a mouse ate a very very very...

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2022/10/03

The storybooks are missing, but JFKat and Poppa Loo still have their stories to tell. Can they bring back imagination, or will they get distracted by pranks? Lessons include: Think carefully before playing tricks on your friends; even grownups having trouble communicating with each other sometimes, but patience and understanding goes a long way. This episode is brought to you by KiwiCo! Enjoy fun, affordable, and educational activities for kids of all ages shipped straight to you every month. Get

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18:12

Madi asks: What if we didn’t have any good...

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2022/09/26

The Jammaloo family wants to play G&G, but somebody has laminated all of their storybooks shut and they can’t come up with any adventure ideas! Can they figure out what happened to the books or come up with new stories themselves? Lessons include: There is more to discover than we’ll ever have time to learn; even without books and screens, we can still tell stories together. This episode is brought to you by KiwiCo! Enjoy fun, affordable, and educational activities for kids of all ages shipped

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20:51

McKenna asks: What if pianos could move and talk?

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2022/09/19

Zizi is back to school, and has officially achieved the status of “Big Kid.” Will she and Benocerous be able to handle Music class? Hopefully one of them knows how to speak piano… Lessons include: it may be hard to say what you mean, but keep trying to make your good intentions known; understanding others takes effort, but it can help you make friends and resolve disagreements. This episode originally aired September 17th, 2018. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a

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22:23

Isadora asks: What if stores could get up and walk...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/09/12

Our guest, actor, writer, and improviser Kevin Swanstrom helps Mr. Eric tell a totally improvised story. Will Buckaroo’s Everything Store have a successful first day, or will they have to literally chase down customers on their extra long legs? Lessons include: If you only ever give things away, you’ll have nothing left before you know it! A good helper knows they can’t do it all alone. Grownups, you can check out our guest Kevin Swanstrom on IMDB to see what he’s been up to. Join our Patreon for

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17:40

Kate asks: What if it rained music and butterflies?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/09/05

Scully the Squid and Rola Rabbit get invited to a Back-to-School Dance! Can an underwater creature enjoy a land-lubber dance? Maybe if DJ Abacus picks out the right tunes… Lessons include: Dances and loud music can make some people uncomfortable; being accommodating means paying attention to other people’s needs. This episode is brought to you by Caraway. They design non-toxic ceramic-coated home goods that have raised the standards of what you cook and bake with. Discover Caraway cookware and

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25:45

Pearson asks: What if a ferret ate a cookie in an...

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2022/08/29

Obsidian the Cat and Ferrivarius the Ferret are musicians who can’t get along. Maybe it’s because they both have such villainous voices. Can a shared love of cookies finally get these two rascals to see eye-to-eye? This episode originally aired February 27th, 2017. This episode is brought to you by KiwiCo! Enjoy fun, affordable, and educational activities for kids of all ages shipped straight to you every month. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code WHATIF at

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20:49

Rose asks: What if Mr. Eric got eaten by a Venus Fly...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/08/22

Our young guest this week is Kesler Talbot, one of the stars of the new Netflix series, Lost Ollie. Can he help Fred narrate this story, or will he have to intervene in order to save Mr. Eric? Lessons include: The less control we have, the more stress we feel; a little treat can help with sudden stress, but we've got to enjoy all things in moderation Missing: one stuffed rabbit named Ollie with a heart of gold and taste for adventure. Lost Ollie finds his way home to Netflix on August

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22:45

Alex asks: What if a dog tooth became a house?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/08/15

Make way for a true Monarch among butterflies as she tries to find a home for her great big family to live in the city. Can Peter the Realtor help? Lessons include: getting older means new freedoms and new responsibilities; growing cities need shared green spaces; frisbee golf is a great alternative to golf if want to play a challenging game at a city park This episode is sponsored by Outschool. Enroll in a fun, flexible learning experience with over 140K online classes and camps for every kid and

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22:01

Seif asks: What if cat hairballs turned into lion...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/08/08

How does JFKat end up leading a team of giant hairballs to the Little League championships? Presumably, it involves lots of naps… Lessons include: winning without work doesn’t help us grow; healthy competition can teach resilience and cooperation This episode is sponsored in part by Caraway. They design non-toxic ceramic-coated home goods that have raised the standards of what you cook and bake with. Discover Caraway cookware and bakeware. Visit Carawayhome.com/WHATIF or use the code WHATIF at

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