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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

23:31

357. Cathleen asks: What if toothbrushes made pencils...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/06/16

The Toothbrush people used their magical bristles to make the Pencil people invisible. Plus, Fred the Dog starts looking for his new home.Lessons include: Treating your neighbor with kindness can help you learn and grow; you are the boss of your body. Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hello@whatifworldpodcast.com. Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here

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24:47

183. Zero Hour: The Hidden Holiday

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/06/09

Alabaster Zero and Fair Elise share the first episode of their detective show, which was inspired by a listener's question!Lessons include: we can make the best of the holidays, even when they change; our big feelings are the most important to share. We are replaying this classic story from October 26th, 2020. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. Supporters will get a brand new episode of Stump Mr. Eric on Wednesday! Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids

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18:14

356. Dear Prudence, the Giant Sheepdog

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/06/02

Fred the Dog teams up with Prudence to save a herd of sheep from an evil wizard and cat duo!Lessons include: This fully improvised episode offers tips on telling off-the-cuff stories with your friends and family. Please Subscribe and show your Support! New supporters can listen to every episode of Stump Mr. Eric, with a new one released monthly. Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hello@whatifworldpodcast.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram

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36:09

355. Cryptid Kids #10: Worlds Collide

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/05/26

The Cryptid Kids must track down Cthunkle before he can steal the magical power of an entire world. Lessons include: Being all-powerful would take all the surprises out of life; when playing make-believe, we all get to add to the story. This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided die (or d20), help us tell the story, along with your questions

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30:20

354. Cryptid Kids #9: The Taco Portal Puzzle

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/05/19

In Whentendo, the land of video games, the Cryptid Kids must track down Cthunkle and face a horde of disgruntled monsters. But what is the Colossal squidopus after this time? Lessons include: Making a small pact with yourself is more fun and less pressure than setting a huge goal; rushing through a game defeats the purpose of play! Subscribe and show your Support! Supporters listen ad-free, and get over 30 bonus episodes and counting! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at

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22:00

353. Meditation: What if Petey shared his secret?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/05/12

In Petey the Pirate's acceptance meditation, we will ride on an interstellar unicorn to visit Planet Perfect, cause a major traffic jam in New What City, and help Petey accept his true self.Lessons include: Seeing yourself and your problems from a distance can be very relaxing; sharing our authentic selves is more important than trying to please others. Subscribe and show your Support! Supporters listen ad-free, and get over 30 bonus episodes and counting! Grownups, help your kids share

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28:11

53. What If: the Musical! (w/ Chris Kerrigan)

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/05/05

In What If World's first mini-musical, Mama Jamma, Poppa Loo, Zack and Zizi get sent off into three different fairytales, courtesy of Jenkins, the trickster fairy. Can they learn their lessons and find their way back to each other?Lessons include: If you have something important to say, don't let yourself be silenced; be careful and use common sense in unfamiliar settings; rudeness seldom gets results. A very special thanks to Chris Kerrigan, who wrote the musical numbers for this very special

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21:07

352. Juan asks: What if Fred became an Influencer?...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/04/28

Fred meets Jonathan Mangum, host of “Let’s Make a Deal,” and they become famous by inventing Coffee Soup. Everything’s going great until Cthunkle tries to take over!Lessons include: You don’t have to be what people expect you to be; we should take time to consider what we want to share online and how we share it. Jonathan Mangum is cohost of a new comedy podcast for grown-ups called Wayne Brady’s What If with Jonathan Mangum. We had a blast exploring your What Ifs together in this very special

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27:15

351. Freaky Fredday Part 2: The Freddy-Headed Horsey Cat

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/04/21

Fred the Cat and JFDog have swapped places. Now they fear a two-headed mushroom monster will destroy the Observatorium before it can be rebuilt. Lessons include: Home is where your family is; just because someone is different, it doesn’t mean they’re dangerous. Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hello@whatifworldpodcast.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast Want more kids podcasts for the whole family

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21:27

350. Freaky Fredday

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/04/14

The What If Question that’s been asked more than any other finally gets answered! Your favorite dog and cat characters switch places in the first episode of this two-part story. Lessons include: Everyone deserves a home; it takes imagination to see from someone else’s perspective; it’s important to always clean up our messes, especially out in nature! Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hello@whatifworldpodcast.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT

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18:30

153. Liv asks: What if clocks were bananas and...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/04/07

Today, we learn about Mr. Eric as he travels back in time. Can he stop the Time Monkey, or will he get stuck in his past?Lessons include: Our past helps shape who we are today, even the parts that aren’t so great; new challenges are always scary, but they can help us learn about ourselves. This remastered classic first aired on February 17th, 2020. Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hello@whatifworldpodcast.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT

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31:17

349. Layton asks: What if bedrooms could clean...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/03/31

After saving a hundred video game worlds, Pipey-O just wants to sit down and play some video games. Too bad his room is a mess! Can he get some help from the Million-Hand-Headed Hydra?Lessons include: Everyone needs to relax sometimes, but not all activities are as relaxing as they seem; describe a video game out loud to find its real value. Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hello@whatifworldpodcast.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on

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24:41

348. Snowy White and the Seven Dogs

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/03/24

When the Magic Mirror tells Snowy the cat that there’s only kind of beauty, Fred the Dog has to set the record straight!Lessons include: Beauty isn’t just what we see, it’s what we feel, what we do, and what we take the time to notice. Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hello@whatifworldpodcast.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to

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22:04

347. Emma asks: What if kids rule the world?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/03/17

Pixicato becomes What If World’s president on the same day she gets her new braces! Can she weather all these changes and still make time to help her friends? Lessons include: Big problems can’t be fixed in a day; big changes take time to get used to; liking yourself and leaning on your loved ones can help you face any challenge. Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hello@whatifworldpodcast.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram

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22:28

116. James asks: What if Fred licked the Internet?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/03/10

Fred and Pipey-O team up to rebuild the What House… after Fred chewed the whole house to pieces! Will an Internet What House be able to replace the real thing? Lessons include: Video games cannot replace the real world; if your current approach to a project isn’t working, it might be time to try something else. This remastered classic has new effects and a more balanced sound. The original aired on March 18th, 2019. Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas

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20:14

346. Owen asks: What if Abacus quit teaching magic?...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/03/03

The Observatorium has fallen, and Abacus is stuck as Abybot, the giant robot. Can Fair Elise help him get unstuck from his feelings and rediscover his magic?Themes include: sharing feelings, mindfulness, coping with anxiety Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hello@whatifworldpodcast.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+

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28:17

345. Cryptid Kids #8: Spilling the Tea

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/02/24

The Cryptid Kids rush to solve the Handra’s riddle as the Observatorium crumbles, and with it, their magic elevator home!Lessons include: Trying new things and visiting new places can help us find ourselves; everyone deserves a chance to explore and grow. This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided die (or d20), help us tell the story, along with

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24:25

344. Cryptid Kids #7: What if the Hand Hydra was...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/02/17

The kids discover the Hydra’s weakness! Will they use it to defeat the creature or help it find what it seeks? Lessons include: Big problems take teamwork to solve; taking a break helps us face our challenges with fresh eyes. This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided die (or d20), help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with

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26:36

40. Naomi asks: What if candy were good for you?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/02/10

Whendiana and the Learninator are back to face another time-traveling candy crisis!Lessons include: It takes a variety of food to help us feel our best; the effort we put into the things we care about makes us remarkable and unique. This remastered classic has new sound effects and music. The original aired on July 24th, 2017. Please Subscribe and show your Support! A brand-new episode of our supporter-only show, Stump Mr. Eric, comes out Wednesday. Grownups, help your kids share questions &

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22:10

343. Lincoln asks: What if the Learninator was...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/02/03

We meet the Learninator’s whole family and discover the secrets of time travel. Get ready for lots of lasers and chrome!Lessons include: family celebrates who you are, not who they want you to be; imagine the future you want, then start taking steps to make it happen! Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast Want more kids podcasts for the whole

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