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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

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372. Evelyn asks: What if Halloween was canceled?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/10/27

Cthunkle and the evil book known as the Fictionary are here to cancel Halloween! Can Zach and Zizi stop them?Lessons include: There are many ways to trick-or-treat or have costumed fun with your neighbors on Halloween; just because it’s written in a book doesn’t make it accurate! Please Subscribe and show your 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 Share

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24:29

371. Callie asks: What if there was a school at night...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/10/20

Pixicato and Alabaster Zero head to the Cleocastle to attend Monster School. Trouble is, the school is half sunk!Lessons include: We expand our idea of normal by meeting new people and asking questions; being a good leader takes a lot of listening. Please Subscribe and show your 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 Share questions with a grownup's help via

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18:58

SME #35: Mr. Mouser & the Maple Bee

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/10/16

A bee and a flower go searching the dark forest for something sweet. Later, Mr. Mouser helps Cthunkle find the elusive jumping coffee bean!Please Subscribe and show your Support! Supporters can listen to every episode of Stump Mr. Eric, along with all our other stories, ad-free. 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 hello@whatifworldpodcast.com with your grownup's

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20:20

120. Felicity asks: What if my lunch lady was an...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/10/13

Zach and Zizi are on a mission to feed the sky a healthy meal. But can they save the world and still get back to school in time for Pizza Day?Lessons include: big changes don’t happen overnight, but using your voice can help get things started; junk food makes us feel like junk and healthy food makes us feel healthy, who’da thunk? This remastered episode originally aired on April 22nd, 2019. Please Subscribe and show your Support! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups,

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28:23

370. Time Climb

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/10/06

Our 10th season kicks off with an epic adventure that reveals a little of Whendiana Joan’s mysterious past. Also, there’s mac n’ cheese and dinosaurs! Lessons include: There are many different ways to overcome a challenge; the future may be uncertain, but we can still be confident in ourselves. Please Subscribe and show your 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

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25:47

369. Alison asks: What if cheetahs were the fastest...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/09/29

Fast Alice, the fastest cheetah in the universe, adopts a baby tree-dog. As the dog grows up and Alice grows old, she finds that she isn’t so fast anymore.Lessons include: Growing old is just a part of growing up; what we say to ourselves can become true; we only stop growing when we stop trying. Please Subscribe and show your 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

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21:55

368. Carden asks: What if Fred the Dog got put in a...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/09/22

Fred the Dog looks for a new home, with help from an accident-prone realtor named Basil the Basset, played by Miss Lynn. Lessons include: Watching other people suffer won’t make you feel better; finding a new home can take time and patience. 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. Follow

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24:42

194. Carson asks: What if a dog dug a hole and...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/09/15

It’s Fair Elise’s first official day as President of What If World, and everybody wants her to use her magic to help them right away. Meanwhile, Fred’s off somewhere digging a very deep hole...Lessons include: Everyone needs to take a break sometimes; no one person can do it all, we’ve got to work together to truly improve our world. This remastered episode originally aired on February 1st, 2021. It’s got better sound balance throughout and new discussion questions at the end! Please Subscribe

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28:17

367. CK #13: Enter the Eggtrix

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/09/08

Our adventurers find themselves atop a massive Eggship flying in the sky. But is the ship trying to save people, or trap them forever?Lessons include: When we work together, we can face the truth, endure discomfort, and make the world safer for everyone. 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, help us tell the story, along with your

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21:19

366. CK #12: Raggor Ruin and the Secret City

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/09/01

On their way to save Scribno, our adventurers are stopped by Raggor Ruin, a monstrous behemoth made of Fast Fashion Clothing. Can they escape his fibrous clutches and complete their mission? Lessons include: To help save our planet, we can all buy fewer clothes; big feelings need to be shared before they overwhelm us. 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

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21:14

365. CK #11: What if Scribno fell into a bottomless pit?

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/08/25

When their friend Scribno goes missing, the Cryptid Kids will have to search all of Berend to find him. Zach makes his GM debut, and Zizi returns as a Player!Lessons include: When we try to ignore our feelings, they tend to sneak out anyway. 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, help us tell the story, along with your questions. Listen to

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27:38

364. Ryan asks: What if a weird antidote turned you...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/08/18

Shark and Bot, the famous kids’ comic book characters, visit What If World along with their creator, Brian Yanish. Of course, Brian quickly gets turned into a shark-man by Abacus P. Grumbler…Lessons include: Art takes practice, but that’s part of the fun! This week, we’re joined by Brian Yanish. His graphic novel series for kids, Shark and Bot, has delighted Mr. Eric’s family for years, and we couldn’t be more excited about this team-up. He’s also got a new kid’s picture book out, Sweet and

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19:32

186. Ava asks: What if Mr. Eric had an evil twin...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/08/11

Myster E tries to answer every question in a single story! Fred might have to come out of retirement for this one.Lessons include: You’re never stuck as long as you keep asking questions; adding strange details to a story is fun, but too many of them can make your story confusing! This remastered episode originally aired on 10/29/2020. Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hello@whatifworldpodcast.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428),

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27:25

363. Eli asks: What if Alabaster Zero learned he was...

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/08/04

What do a stampede of lions, a white birch stick, an animatronic Fred the Dog, and a spooky castle have in common? It’s up to you to find out, with a bit of help from Alabaster Zero! Lessons include: We can’t solve every mystery on our own, and fortunately, we don’t have to; A good detective asks questions before making assumptions. 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

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34:32

362. Three Short(ish) Stories!

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/07/28

Listen to three stories from our monthly supporter-only show, Stump Mr. Eric. These stories are fully improvised by Mr. Eric and inspired by your What If Questions.Lessons include: We must speak up for ourselves and others when we see something wrong. 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

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19:32

361. Zora and Nora vs. the Math Monsters

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/07/21

The forest monsters, Scushroom and Crabimedes, need your help in this fully improvised story. Just remember, math and magic don’t mix! Lessons include: When you make up a story with a friend, treat every detail as a gift. 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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17:49

66. An Interview with Abacus

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/07/14

Find out more about Abacus P. Grumbler and see if Mr Eric can survive his magic!Lessons include: Titles and objects don’t make you what you are, thinking outside the box can get unexpected results. This remastered episode has higher quality and better-balanced sound with new sound effects. It originally aired on February 26th, 2018. 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

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22:57

360. Adopt-A-Fred Part 3: Beige New World

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/07/07

Can Zizi and Abacus take on Dancy Pantsy alone? And who will Fred the Dog end up living with? It’s the exciting conclusion of our three-part special! Lessons include: Understanding the past helps us build a better future; be brave enough to disagree when it's essential! 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

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24:35

359. Adopt-A-Fred Part 2: Khaki Attacky

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/06/30

It’s Molamo’s turn to tell a story (or two). Can he and Abacus P. Grumbler the wizard learn to face their problems? Also, a pair of pants has taken over the world.Lessons include: We need to face our problems to grow; not everyone will like your art, but how you feel about it matters most. Looking for a fun, screen-free way to keep kids engaged this summer? ☀️ Join the Summer Listening Challenge—a collaboration between 8 trusted kids’ podcasts (including us)!⁣ 🎧 Listen to 2 episodes from each

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25:40

358. Adopt-A-Fred

What If World - Stories for Kids ·

2025/06/23

Molamo the lava monster, the Jammaloo family, and a special guest compete to see who Fred the Dog will live with!Lessons include: When adopting a pet, we have to consider what’s best for it; even when we can’t save the whole world, we can still try to make a difference. 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

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