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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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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397. Pandabeard vs. Mr. Eric vs. Krakthuncle (Part 2)
Krakthuncle returns with an appetite and Petrina is snoozing on duty. Can the red panda pirates win the day with their cuddly might?
Lessons include: Doing the work of the house together is a chance to connect with your family; getting caught up on chores makes for uninterrupted creative time!
This episode was written by writer/actor, and good friend of Mr. Eric’s, Kevin Swanstrom! Check him out for all your writing/acting needs at kevinswanstrom.com
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396. Henry asks: What if everyone grew beards? (Part 1)
Petrina the Pirate takes over the story and Mr. Eric has to face the Red Panda Pirates!
Lessons include: We each need to help out with the work of the home; we cannot cuddle others without their consent. 2
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395. Fred & the Peanut Butter Beast (with Andy Griffiths)
In the latest episode of their madcap cooking show, inFredible, Fred gets turned into Peanut Butter and chased by the Peanut Butter Beast! We are joined by Andy Griffiths, author of the hilarious You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast, illustrated by Bill Hope.
Lessons include: Table manners help you enjoy your meal safely and mindfully; if a device is unnecessary, set it aside while you eat.
Australian Children's Laureate Andy Griffiths is our special guest this week. His latest book is a fully illustrated adventure for kids 6-10, called You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast! We read the first two books with Thing 1 and Thing 2 and all had a lot of laughs. Find it at your favorite bookstore and please share any What Ifs it inspires!
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394. Rory asks: What if Fred the Dog turned into a door with a face?
In our first Rory-Fred-Doory-Story, we take a trip to What If World’s favorite theme restaurant, Chunky Choosers. They play the claw game, build plastic block monsters, and meet JFKat for a French Toast Party!
Lessons include: Hard games are more rewarding than easy ones; you can travel anywhere with your imagination
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!
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174. What if a pirate and a detective went on a mission together?
Alabaster Zero is tricked by Petrina the Pirate into going on a mission with Petey. Can they get Petrina’s secret envelope to safety?
Lessons include: Making a new friend takes patience and a positive attitude; money can’t buy everything, but we all must have enough to stay healthy and happy!
This remastered episode has new FX and smoother sound throughout. The original aired August 17th, 2020.
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393. Thiago asks: What if shoes could walk by themselves?
Everyone’s favorite vampiric comic, Cackula, leads a meditation this week, focusing on kindness. But if you ask him, it’s a “Deaditation,” and he may or may not possess a pair of shoes…
Lessons include: We owe ourselves kindness; we can look back to understand our failures and focus on our wins.
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392. Cluckerdile’s Revenge! (with John Patrick Green)
The InvestiGators, Mango & Brash, visit What If World when their comic creator, John Patrick Green, goes missing! Can the gators find the captured comic, or will their non-canonical half-chicken half-crocodile nemesis defeat them once and for all?
“Weather or Not” Coming June 2026
Lessons include: Art can bring out the good in all of us; revenge is never necessary.
You can find the InvestiGators graphic novel series for kids at your local bookstore. Visit InvestiGatorsbooks.com to learn more about the series, which includes four audiobook adaptations! You can also follow the author and illustrator at johnpatrickgreen.com. Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and check out our Yoto Cards!
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391. Sonali asks: What if Fred became an international pop star?
How does a job at the Post Office turn Fred the Dog and JFKat into pop stars? Listen and find out!
Lessons include: We need to eat a variety of foods to stay healthy and happy; we can reduce plastic waste by looking for biodegradable alternatives.
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390. Claire asks: What if bug bites were from invisible unicorns?
We meet baby Dracomax and Abacus and see a What If World Home Invention show as everyone in What If World tries to figure out the Invisibility Crisis!
Lessons include: Our kind little choices every day make the world a better place; in dragon language, apologize means “Give Pizza”
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389. Felix asks: What if the world is an apple being eaten by a space giant?
The crew of the Squidship Squiggler must save the planet of Applonia from a hungry moon! Or is it the other way around?
Lessons include: All kinds of life are precious; with compromise and cooperation, all creatures can learn to live in peace.
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387. Lucian asks: What if Alabaster Zero became a flower farmer?
Alabaster is forced into a very long vacation and reveals a secret superpower!
Lessons: We don’t have to be who people expect us to be; taking a break can help us see in a new light
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386. Emma asks: What if Fred found a ball that could make him teleport? (w/ Kevin Del Aguila)
Join us for a Tuna Tune with special guest Kevin Del Aguila, bookwriter and lyricist for the amazing Dog Man: The Musical and Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical! Adventure across What If World and beyond as Fred & JFK finally find a home!
Lessons include: Travel can be tiring, but it’s a great way to make new discoveries and connections!
Find out when Dog Man: The Musical, Cat Kid: The Musical, and the Click Clack Moo musical are touring near you at twusa.org.
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385. Evie asks: What if there was a chicken who was also a knight?
Grab your Buggy Board and head to the beach with us! Can Hudson the chicken knight solve the mystery of the missing beach bug? Only with your help!
Lessons include: Leave shells and rocks on the beach; Every creature deserves a home! 2
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17. Jacob asks: What if cars could fly?
Come to Jalopo’s workshop and meet Pintopio, a flying car who wants to be a real baseball player! Will he succeed? Poppa Loo doesn’t seem to think so, but when has he ever been right about anything?
Lessons: Our world becomes more amazing the more inclusive we make it; we can all find a way to enjoy movement.
This remastered episode features new effects, music, and a freshened audio mix! It originally aired on February 16th, 2016.
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384. Denim asks: What if Fred became a math wizard?
Fred the Dog, JFKat, and Dancey Pantsy have been looking for a home since last summer. Now they’re going to get help from their local library!
Lessons: This is an exercise in improv, with a grown-up and kid working together and agreeing with each other to bring you an amazing adventure!
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383. Callie asks: What if you met a T-Rex in the future?
Cthunkle, Thomas the T-Rex, and a Ghost Spinosaurus show up in this very special episode, featuring Callie as our guest.
Lessons: This is an exercise in improv, with a grown-up and kid working together and agreeing with each other to bring you an amazing adventure!
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