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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

16:26

Mary Had a Little Yes And (Dorktales Storytime #51)

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/08/01

We're so happy to be bringing you a story that Mr. Eric told along with our friend Jonathan Cormur on his podcast, Dorktales Storytime. Normally, we replay an old favorite once a month, so I hope you all enjoy this rare treat! Dorktales Storytime, hosted by voice actor Jonathan Cormur, is a podcast featuring slightly wacky and very geeky retellings of classic fairy tales with social-emotional lessons and the untold stories about the hidden heroes of history. This episode is brought to you by

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17:45

Abacus’s Day Off

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/07/25

With the Observatorium closed for the summer, Abacus wants nothing more than to get out into his garden. Of course, sugar rain, cake clouds, and time traveling heroes aren’t going to make it easy on him. Lessons include: We all need time to tend our own gardens (AKA take care of ourselves); a good friend will respect your boundaries. 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 Abacus artwork

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22:23

Brie, Kyla, & Hayden ask: What if cats sneezed out...

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2022/07/18

JFKat wants to make a comic strip, so naturally he goes to the home of comic artist Porter Mason. Porter is a wonderful artist, improviser, and parent, but will he be able to handle JFKat’s bunny-branded allergies? Lessons include: creativity comes in many forms; group projects take a lot of teamwork and listening (and sometimes a lot of messes). Check out Porter Mason at rooniecomics.com for kid-friendly comic strips and great coloring pages! The Roonie the Rabbit comic is beautiful and

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18:10

Maya asks: What if dogs lived in hairbrush trees?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/07/11

Zach and Zizi find a rare hair brush pine, and they set out to find the fabled cloud dogs who are said to live at the top. Will they make it to the top? Can they stay safe climbing one of the tallest trees in What If World? We’ll see! Lessons include: When working toward a goal, it’s okay to reassess as you go. Ask yourself (1.) if it’s important, (2.) if it’s achievable, and (3.) how you feel about it. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your

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21:39

Carter asks: What if people lived on the sun?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/07/04

Have you ever wanted to know what the “P” in Abacus P. Grumbler stands for? You can finally find out in this week’s magical outer-space adventure! Lessons include: It’s okay for boys to be pretty and like pretty things; your family will always lovely you, even if the shape of that family changes. 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

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23:36

Elijah asks: What if “The Beatles” were actual beetles?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/06/27

Pixicato sneaks out to a concert using a newly discovered magic, but then everything starts going wrong. Can she get her magic under control, or will she put her new bug friends in danger? Lessons include: Your grownups always want to hear about your life, mistakes and all; trust can be built (and rebuilt!) as long as both sides put in the work. 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

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17:51

An Interview with Pipey-O

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/06/20

What happens when your favorite sewer wizard gets his magic wrench wand chewed on by Fred the Dog? Why don’t we ask him! Wizards, pirates, and dragon-turtle-dogs come along for the ride in this story told through your interview questions. Lessons include: it takes time and effort to discover our purpose in life; sometimes we need to give criticism a rest and just be there for our loved ones. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question

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16:52

Elliot asks: What if flowers grew in play-dough?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/06/13

Fred the Dog is shooting his new reality show, “inFredible!”, and special guest Chamomile, the famous giant sculptor, is the show’s first guest. Will fanboy Abacus P. Grumbler let her focus on her art, or will his magic make more trouble for everyone? Lessons include: Fighting to stay awake almost always makes for bigger problems down the road; you’ve got to be your own biggest advocate sometimes, or others may not realize they’re ignoring your needs. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a

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22:34

Stacey asks: What if tigers lost their stripes?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/06/06

We’re sure as sherbert that you’ll love this fairy-TAIL, involving a tricky fox, a grumpy tiger, and Zach and Zizi trying out a few fledgling spells. Lessons include: Some people are creatures of habits, but that doesn’t mean you have to be; you should always consider safety and feelings before playing tricks on your friends 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

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22:12

G&G 15: Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Space Chicken?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/05/30

It’s the final challenge of our latest adventure, and the team must face a magical maze, a giant space chicken, and an uppity cupcake at the same time! Can they save the Big Bad Wolf, or will they be too busy saving themselves? Lessons include: no one else gets to tell you your value; labels of “good” and “bad” can be misleading and harmful, we all have to do our best to make good choices and learn from our mistakes Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of

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22:12

Guilds & Goblins 14: What if cupcakes were alive?

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2022/05/23

The team finds itself in the clutches of the Big Bad Wolf, but there is more to them than meets the eye. Is the Wolf as bad as the cupcake people say? The team will have to investigate a magical maze in order to find out!Lessons include: Just because someone says or writes something about us, doesn’t make it true; positive self-talk can help us feel better and believe in ourselves. 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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19:52

Guilds & Goblins 13: What if there was a giant space...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/05/16

The G&G crew is back! This time, Mr. Eric is acting as GM and Zizi is playing a new character, Turtock the Turtle Timekeeper! Will our adventurers finally meet the mysterious Underlows? Or will they be distracted by a giant space chicken? 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 producer, Miss Lynn, has a pair of live concerts coming up: Saturday, May 21st, in Knoxville, TN, and Tuesday,

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20:13

The Pirate, the Penguin, and the Pickle

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/05/09

Bob the Pickle Penguin has one every pickle-eating contest What If World has ever had. Can Potty the Pirate defeat the bobbing inflatable pickle-absorbing balloon penguin in a pickle-eating contest? Lessons include: Enjoying what you do is more important than being the best at it; try to pay attention when other people seem frustrated, maybe they need help or are having trouble communicating. This episode is brought to you by KiwiCo! Enjoy fun, affordable, and educational activities for kids of

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23:11

Ezra asks: What if you took a vacation in a...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/05/02

Fred the Dog, JFKat, and Abacus P. Grumbler fly to Why-Why-E to enjoy a vacation. But there own crabbiness gets in the way of them having fun. Lessons include: sometimes we need to endure something unpleasant to get to do something we really enjoy; when we let out our emotions in a healthy way, they’ll eventually pass or change, and that’s okay, too. Stay tuned at the end of the episode to hear Miss Lynn’s song, “Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty” from her album “Something New.” This song helped inspire

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14:38

Joss asks: What if all my friends teamed up to save...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/04/25

Our Earth Day special is tying up some loose ends from a story long ago, which ended with the sun getting stolen! Too bad most of What If World is SOLAR POWERED… but maybe that’s the least of their troubles. Can Petrina, Abacus, JFKat, and Mr. Mouser get the sun back from the clutches of the not-so-dreaded Phoenix Taco?! Lessons include: renewable energy is plentiful enough to power a whole world; if you have a caring elder or grandparent in your life, they are deserving of your respect and

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17:32

Seth asks: What if there were 54 JFKats?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/04/18

Harrigo’s singing gets the attention of some of What If World’s more musical characters, but working (or singing) together in harmony is harder than it looks (or sounds)! Lessons include: Group activities can be fun and inclusive if we’re not always trying to run the show; plastic glitter is a microplastic but there are lots of nature-safe biodegradable glitter options out there. 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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16:52

Surya asks: What if coffee made you tired instead of...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/04/11

Professor Xiao, a powerful panda wizard, has come to teach a class on undoing magical mistakes… so of course, a few mistakes have to happen first! Lessons include: not even adults are immune to the effects of peer pressure; people with dietary restrictions appreciate when you are sensitive to their needs This episode is brought to you by KiwiCo! Enjoy fun, high-quality, educational activities for kids of all ages shipped straight to you every month. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping

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21:19

Anti-Fools’ Ray!

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/04/04

When Alabaster Zero and all of What If World get struck by the Anti-Fool’s Ray, things start to get very… normal… It might be the detectives only chance to accomplish an otherwise impossible mission. Lessons include: families take many shapes, but should always include people who love, value, and respect you; we cannot force other people to change, but that does not mean they get to treat us poorly! Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your

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20:10

Harper asks: What if houses were made of blueberry...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/03/28

A story for the origins! Go back to a time before Zack was even born, when Mamma Jamma, Papa Loo, and Zizi rented their first house. Sure the house is a blueberry muffin, but surely no one will try to eat it, right? Lessons include: quick fixes and violent solutions just lead to more problems; real change takes time, effort, and an open mind. This episode originally aired July 30th, 2018. Have you checked out are friends’ podcast, Who Smarted? Their show is fun and educational, teaching history

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15:27

Malcolm asks: What if my cat, Dr. Jack Murphy PhD,...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2022/03/21

Mr. Eric succumbs to Ghostcatsination! Fortunately, Jojo Fluffy Cat, Fred the Dog, and Dr. Jack Murphy PhD, cat therapist, are there to help! Lessons include: Taking a break from screens and devices is important for kids and grown-ups alike; we all need to accept help from our friends and family sometimes. 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 JFKat artwork is by Ana Stretcu with

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