412. Farting Lobster, Burping Crab: Part 2
What happens when a lobster, a crab, a wizard, a detective, and a Junkodile each try to save the day all on their own? Hopefully a lesson about teamwork…
Lessons include: A true helper isn’t concerned with getting glory or showing off.
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411. Farting Lobster, Burping Crab: Part 1
When Derek the lobster and Kiwa the crab find out that New What City needs their help, they leave their sewer home and set out on a magical—and sometimes gassy—adventure.
Lessons include: Working together doesn’t always mean doing the same thing; we never need to make a big deal about farts and burps. It’s just a body doing what comes naturally.
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410. Gavin asks: What if Fred could turn anything into sticks?
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 stick can be fun for a dog, don’t let them consume the pieces. And don’t let them chew on Oak, which is not considered pet-safe.
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409. Jackson asks: What if I turned into Godzilla and destroyed the city? (w/ Hamish Steele)
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, heartfelt, and action packed. Our kids love them and we hope yours will too. Pick up both Go-Man graphic novels wherever you get your books, and find out more at: hamishsteele.co.uk
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154. Alice asks: What if Mr. Eric wasn't real? (Updated!)
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.
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408. Nate asks: What if a chair broke with snakes inside? (w/Zoe Goldman)
Fred and Abacus visit the Getty Museum, and see a chair that keeps making them think about snakes! Special guest Zoe Goldman shows us that there's no cutting corners with art, even if you have magic.
Themes include: Artistic skills take a long time to master and art takes a long time to make!
Armchair, circa 1790
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 on an imaginative journey through its history from the object's perspective!
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407. Niamh asks: What if flamingos were fortune tellers?
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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.
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406. Evil Wizard Radio
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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
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JFKat and Mr. Business show up to not help Mr. Eric at all—big surprise.
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36. Malakhi asks: What if Paw Patrol were big and knights were small?
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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.
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405. Pietown #3: What if frogs invaded with magic?
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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.
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404. Pietown #2: What if trumpet fish could play the trumpet?
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
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403. Ilana asks: What if anyone on the sidewalk turned to pie? (Part 1)
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.
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We referenced the great article Teacher Your Child About Safe Strangers & Tricky People while working on this story and when talking with our kids about safe grown-ups and tricky behavior. Hopefully it helps you, too!
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402. John asks: What if a dog and a detective went camping?
Talking Bears, mumbling Bearries, and fedora-wearing Worms are some of the friends Fred and Alabaster make 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.
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401. Amanda asks: What if you interviewed Miss Karen?
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.
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142. What if numbers were made out of tangerines?
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.
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400. Rollygobs #3: The Starshard
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 them for all your writing needs at: mkmurphycreative@gmail.com
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Dante Belletti tutors middle and high school students on Zoom for test prep and academic support. Grown-ups can email danteabelletti@gmail.com to learn more!
This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins adventure, where What If World 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! Part 1 & 2 of this series are episodes 398-399. Look for G&G or Cryptid Kids episodes if you want to hear more.
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399. Rollygobs #2: The Skyspire
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 Dorktales, Molly Murphy!
Molly Murphy is the head writer for Dorktales, and you can reach them for all your writing needs at: mkmurphycreative@gmail.com
Jonathan Cormur is a professional voice actor and you can hear many of his amazing voices on the Dorktales Storytime Podcast: jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast
Dante Belletti tutors middle and high school students on Zoom for test prep and academic support. Grown-ups can email danteabelletti@gmail.com to learn more!
This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins adventure, where What If World 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! Part 1 of this series was episode 398. Look for G&G or Cryptid Kids episodes if you want to hear more.
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398. Rollygobs #1: The Frozen Portal
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 Dorktales, Molly Murphy!
Dante Belletti tutors middle and high school students on Zoom for test prep and academic support. Grown-ups can email danteabelletti@gmail.com to learn more!
Jonathan Cormur is a professional voice actor and you can hear many of his amazing voices on the Dorktales Storytime Podcast: jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast
Molly Murphy is the head writer for Dorktales and you can reach them for all your writing needs at: mkmurphycreative@gmail.com
This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins adventure, where What If World 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! Look for G&G or Cryptid Kids episodes if you want to hear more.
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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 O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.
140. What if LEGOs came to life in a cooking class?
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, 2019.
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