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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

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17:22

410. Gavin asks: What if Fred could turn anything...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/10/05

When Fred wakes up in a stick-free meadow, he’ll do anything in his power to find something to chew.Lessons include: Taking responsibility for our mistakes; listening to other people’s body boundaries (even when you’re a make believe dog). This is the audio-only version of a YouTube video shot in front of a green screen for a kid-friendly, low-stimulation, no AI video. Grownups, you can find it via this link or by searching on YouTube Kids for What If World. Note: While chewing on a big sturdy

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27:32

409. Jackson asks: What if I turned into Godzilla and...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/09/28

On his first day of school, Jackson (played by Hamish Steele) gets turned into a giant monster! Will he crash through Mystak City or get sent to outer space?Lessons include: Everyone needs an outlet for their big feelings; taking a little break in a big moment just takes a little imagination. We are celebrating the release of Go-Man vs. the Star Dragon, the second in an amazing graphic novel series for kids featuring giant monsters, robots, super heroes, and more! These stories are funny,

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30:16

SME #3: Banana Detective

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/09/24

Alabaster Zero and Randall Radbot help Miss Lynn stump Mr. Eric!Support the show to get every episode of Stump Mr. Eric and all our stories, ad-free: whatifworldpodcast.com/support Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason

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17:13

154. Alice asks: What if Mr. Eric wasn't real?...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/09/21

Poppa Loo’s News reports from a speeding train where people are turning into elements from the periodic tables! Can he and Mamma Jamma find Mr. Eric and help us get What If World back on track? Lessons include: Researching a problem can help you fix it; keep thinking and observing to stay safe in a tense situation. This episode has been remastered with new FX, cleaned up vocals, and new post-story activities! It originally aired on March 2nd, 2020. Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show,

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22:35

408. Nate asks: What if a chair broke with snakes...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/09/14

Fred and Abacus visit the Getty Museum, and see a chair that keeps making them think about snakes! What will happen when they take special guest Zoe Goldman to What If World where special guest Zoe Goldman teaches us aboutThemes include: Artistic skills take a long time to master and art takes a long time to make! Hear Mr. Eric on season two of If Objects Could Talk, the Getty Museum’s first podcast for kids, produced by our guest, Zoe Goldman. In each episode, a different work of art takes you

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23:03

407. Niamh asks: What if flamingos were fortune tellers?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/09/07

Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards!How do you tell a story when the narrator has gone missing? Detectives Fair Elise and Alabaster Zero are on the case, with a little help from an eccentric flamingo. Themes include: Knowing when a friend needs you to step in; not getting stuck in your mistakes; being wary of quick fixes. Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow

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18:59

406. Evil Wizard Radio

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/08/31

Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards!Cthunkle is the host and DJ of Evil Wizard Radio, but will his new show be as evil as he hopes? Themes include: Meeting small cruelties with big kindness; handling the unexpected Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or

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25:59

SME #2: A Stumper for All Seasons

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/08/27

Support the show to get every episode of Stump Mr. Eric and all our stories, ad-free: whatifworldpodcast.com/support JFKat and Mr. Business show up tonothelp Mr. Eric at all—big surprise. Share trivia, ask interview questions, or give us the weirdest challenge you can dream up. Improv games, riddles, singing contests, you name it! Email Stumpers to lynn@whatifworldpodcast.com with your grownup's permission. Please use "Stump" in the subject line and share the answers to your trivia questions. Let

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24:27

36. Malakhi asks: What if Paw Patrol were big and...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/08/24

Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! JFKat has gone missing! Can Fred the Dog lead the Fur Force and rescue his friend? Maybe with some big help from some little knights. Themes include: everyone is afraid sometimes; learning helps us face our fears This remastered episode originally played on June 26th, 2017. It has new FX, more polished sound, and a handy review at the end. Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here

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25:44

405. Pietown #3: What if frogs invaded with magic?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/08/17

Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards!A flying gorilla, a young junkodile, and an unreliable wizard must save New What City from a frog invasion! Themes include: Language is magic; understanding unfamiliar people. Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or

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25:13

404. Pietown #2: What if trumpet fish could play the...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/08/07

If a fish trumpets the loudest, does that make it right? Let’s find out as we explore New What City and try to find out why everyone is turning into pie!Themes include: Everyone has different strengths, being loud doesn’t make you right Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a

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21:56

403. Ilana asks: What if anyone on the sidewalk...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/08/03

Meet Zorilla Gorilla, Zebra Fitzgerald, and the Great Catsby in a New What City adventure that lets us see What If World’s biggest city in a new light. Themes include: Making new friends, looking out for tricky behavior, moving to a new home, grown-ups handling their big feelings, weird is wonderful. Support the show, get our Yoto Card, or Subscribe at whatifworld.fun We referenced the great article Teacher Your Child About Safe Strangers & Tricky People while working on this story and when

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18:53

402. John asks: What if a dog and a detective went...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/07/27

Talking Bears and mumbling Bearries are just some of the strange creatures Fred the Dog and Alabaster Zero will encounter on their camping trip. Mr. Eric and Miss Lynn fully improvise this story, inspired by your questions, and offer some pointers along the way.Lessons include: When telling a story with a friend, it helps to talk to them about your ideas before you start. Subscribe, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to

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19:55

401. Amanda asks: What if you interviewed Miss Karen?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/07/20

Detective Alabaster Zero will solve the mystery of how Miss Karen helped create What If World. Will he get to the bottom of her villainous plot against cereal? Lessons include: We’ve got to be bad at something before we get to be sort of okay at it; it can be very fulfilling to figure out something on your own. Subscribe, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow

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21:55

142. What if numbers were made out of tangerines?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/07/13

Dracomax has a new friend who hasn’t discovered her true dragon name yet. Can Dracomax help her figure out who she is? Lessons: We don’t have to be who we’re told to be; Being mean may get you noticed, but it won’t make you happy. This story has been remastered with new effects, cleaned up sound, and a takeaway practice at the end. Subscribe, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow

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29:08

400. Rollygobs #3: The Starshard

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/07/06

A classic dungeon crawl takes Iggy, Scuggy, and Claude through Fun Gus’s Mush Room as they try to save the city of STEAMhold. Lessons include: Kindness comes back to you in unexpected ways; there is always another problem for a hero to help with. This week, we play G&G with Molly Murphy as Claud the Leafbat Sidekick, Jonathan Cormur as Ignis Draconius the Fire Sorcerer, and Scuggy Woodrot, the Armadillo Magineer. Molly Murphy is the head writer for Dorktales Storytime Podcast, and you can reach

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28:33

399. Rollygobs #2: The Skyspire

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/06/29

Our heroes face gargoyles and magic plants as they attempt to climb the tallest tower in the city! Can Ignis the Fire Sorcerer, Scuggy the Armadillo Magineer, Claude the Leafbat Sidekick, and the painted superhero known as Knight Wing reach the top in one piece? Lessons include: Listening and creative thinking are more effective than fighting. This week, we play G&G with actor and tutor Dante Belletti, the voice actor behind Dorktales Storytime Podcast, Jonathan Cormur, and the head writer for

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30:04

398. Rollygobs #1: The Frozen Portal

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/06/22

Can Ignis the Fire Sorcerer, Scuggy the Armadillo Magineer, Claude the Leafbat Sidekick, and the painted superhero known as Knight Wing rescue the unicorns from the frozen portal? Lessons include: When rivals work together, they can do amazing things; everyone has different specialties, even if they share similar interests! This week, we play G&G with three players: actor and tutor Dante Belletti, the lead voice actor for the Dorktales Storytime Podcast, Jonathan Cormur, and the head writer for

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20:09

SME #43: Crumb Storm

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/06/18

Mr. Eric reveals the species of his kids, Alabaster Zero has to go back to school with Mr. Balloony Pants, and JFKat breaks stuff (as usual)! This is a teaser of the full episode of Stump Mr. Eric, featuring a trivia question only Mr. Eric can answer, and a fully-improvised story! What If World producer Miss Lynn is heading back out on the road with a series of concerts in June! Will she be near you? Check her tour dates and find out! Please Subscribe and show your Support! Supporters can listen

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16:03

140. What if LEGOs came to life in a cooking class?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2026/06/15

Abacus P. Grumbler gets to host his own cooking show this week, and the whole Jamma-Loo Family will learn the great secrets of cooking magic… That is, if they can keep Zach’s Ninjagoos under control. Lessons include: It’s fun to forget ourselves while playing, but we still need to remember our friends’ feelings; throwing an egg in its shell is painful! This episode has been remastered with new effects, post-story reflection, and smoother sound throughout. The original story aired on October 21st,

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