What If World

a story podcast for kids

 

What If World is a storytelling podcast for kids. Each week, Mr. Eric takes a "what if?" question from a friend and spins it into a story just for you!

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372. Evelyn asks: What if Halloween was canceled? 

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!

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What If World (or Mr. Eric)

P.O. Box 4905

Panorama City, CA 91412

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.

371. Callie asks: What if there was a school at night where you learn about monsters?

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.

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What If World (or Mr. Eric)

P.O. Box 4905

Panorama City, CA 91412

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.

370. Time Climb

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.

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What If World (or Mr. Eric)

P.O. Box 4905

Panorama City, CA 91412

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.

369. Alison asks: What if cheetahs were the fastest in the air and the water?

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.

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What If World (or Mr. Eric)

P.O. Box 4905

Panorama City, CA 91412

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.

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368. Carden asks: What if Fred the Dog got put in a cone? (w/ Miss Lynn)

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.

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Eric andKaren O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer isMiss Lynn. Character art byAna Stretcu, episode art byLynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

364. Ryan asks: What if a weird antidote turned you into a shark? (w/Brian Yanish)

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!

Shark and Bot, by Brian Yanish

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 Sour

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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.

363. Eli asks: What if Alabaster Zero learned he was in a podcast?

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.

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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 andKaren O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer isMiss Lynn. Character art byAna Stretcu, episode art byLynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

362. Three Short(ish) Stories!

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 (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast

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 O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

361. Zora and Nora vs. the Math Monsters

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 @whatifworldpodcast

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 O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

66. An Interview with Abacus

Miss Karen and Mr Eric are moving this week, and we’ve made a very special episode to share with you all! 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 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+ 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 O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.