Eric O'Keefe 8/30/26 Eric O'Keefe 8/30/26

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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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.

Eric O'Keefe 5/18/26 Eric O'Keefe 5/18/26

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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Eric O'Keefe 5/4/26 Eric O'Keefe 5/4/26

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?

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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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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160. What if Story Pirates came into What If World?

Uh-oh, Cthunkle has captured the Story Pirates’ Lee Overtree! Will Lee be able to help Cthunkle with his reading, or will the storyteller be stuck in Cthunkle’s slimy lair forever?

Lessons: read what interests you, just don’t forget to try new things now and then; reading is not a competition, so take your time, be kind to yourself, and enjoy!

This remastered episode first aired on April 13th, 2020.

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Eric O'Keefe 12/24/25 Eric O'Keefe 12/24/25

190. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 2)

Cthunkle left off with the impulsive ghost of Ifmas Present. Will the wicked Squidopus learn the error of his ways, or will he be defeated by a sludge monster?

Lessons include: Being kind can feel like a sacrifice, but a very rewarding one; unfairness may not always be punished, but it rarely brings true happiness.

This remastered classic originally aired on December 28th, 2020.

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Eric O'Keefe 12/22/25 Eric O'Keefe 12/22/25

189. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 1)

Cthunkle’s getting a surprise birthday present, a story where he’s actually taken over What If World! Of course, ruling the world may not be so fun when Cthunkle finds himself haunted by moralizing spirits...

Lessons include: Great wealth and power doesn’t bring great happiness; we don’t need to wait for the holidays to be kind to each other.

This remastered classic originally aired on December 21st, 2020.

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Eric O'Keefe 12/15/25 Eric O'Keefe 12/15/25

378. CK #16: Scumhive and Villainy

It’s the final showdown: two squids, three kids, and a whole lot of slime! Can the Cryptid Kids save the pirate city of Scumhive and get back to their own timeline?

Lessons include: Resilience is important, but so is knowing when to ask for help!

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 episodes 327-328, 330-331, 341-342, 344-345, 354-355, 365-367, & 376-377, Cryptid Kids #1 to #15, to start from the beginning!

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Eric O'Keefe 12/8/25 Eric O'Keefe 12/8/25

377. CK #15: A Tale of Two Squiddies

Cthunkle faces the Bone Kraken on the Slime Sea while the Cryptid Kids try to figure out how to save the pirate city of Scumhive!

Lessons include: When you trust someone, you can rely on them even when they’re far away.

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 episodes 327-328, 330-331, 341-342, 344-345, 354-355, 365-367, & 376, Cryptid Kids #1 to #14, to start from the beginning!

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Eric O'Keefe 10/27/25 Eric O'Keefe 10/27/25

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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Eric O'Keefe 10/20/25 Eric O'Keefe 10/20/25

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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Eric O'Keefe 5/26/25 Eric O'Keefe 5/26/25

355. Cryptid Kids #10: Worlds Collide

The Cryptid Kids must track down Cthunkle before he can steal the magical power of an entire world.

Lessons include: Being all-powerful would take all the surprises out of life; when playing make-believe, we all get to add to the story.

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 (or d20), help us tell the story, along with your questions. Listen to episodes 327, 328, 330, 331, 341, 342, 344, 345, & 354, Cryptid Kids #1 to #9, to start from the beginning!

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Eric O'Keefe 5/19/25 Eric O'Keefe 5/19/25

354. Cryptid Kids #9: The Taco Portal Puzzle

In Whentendo, the land of video games, the Cryptid Kids must track down Cthunkle and face a horde of disgruntled monsters. But what is the Colossal squidopus after this time?

Lessons include: Making a small pact with yourself is more fun and less pressure than setting a huge goal; rushing through a game defeats the purpose of play!

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Eric O'Keefe 4/28/25 Eric O'Keefe 4/28/25

352. Juan asks: What if Fred became an Influencer? (w/ Jonathan Mangum)

Fred meets Jonathan Mangum, host of “Let’s Make a Deal,” and they become famous by inventing Coffee Soup. Everything’s going great until Cthunkle tries to take over!

Lessons include: You don’t have to be what people expect you to be; we should consider what to share online and how to share it.

Jonathan Mangum is cohost of a new comedy podcast for grown-ups called Wayne Brady’s What If with Jonathan Mangum. We had a blast exploring your What Ifs together in this very special guest episode!

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Eric O'Keefe 1/13/25 Eric O'Keefe 1/13/25

178. Big Trouble for Little Freddy (Remastered)

Fred the Dog runs out of sticks, and desperate times call for desperate antics! What will become of our President?

Lessons include: Not all attention is good for you; there’s more to being a leader than getting your way.

This remastered episode first aired on September 14th, 2020.

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207. Beatrice asks: What if What If World had a potluck? (Remastered)

Petey the Party Planner Pirate puts on a potluck party, and there are a few surprises in store… also, a lot of candy casseroles. Then, unsurprisingly, the world gets taken over.

Lessons include: Everyone needs help sometimes, and it’s okay to ask; setting a good example feels terrific, but others won't always follow your lead.

This remastered story first aired on June 7th, 2021.

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Eric O'Keefe 11/18/24 Eric O'Keefe 11/18/24

335. Magic Land #2: Alabaster Minus One

Alabaster Zero and Cramma Olm are stuck inside a tiny bubble, along with Cthunkle, who isn’t much help…

Lessons include: It’s never too late to start practicing kindness; we can’t change the past, but our choices shape the future!

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Eric O'Keefe 11/11/24 Eric O'Keefe 11/11/24

334. Magic Land # 1: What if a mini ghost town was on top of a coffee shop?

The villains Wardrobe and Cramma Olm have taken over the world, but they don’t know what to do next.

Lessons include: Our choices affect the world daily; power doesn’t bring happiness.

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Eric O'Keefe 11/4/24 Eric O'Keefe 11/4/24

185. President-Elect Part 2: The Hat Trick

Fair Elise and Alabaster Zero confront the villain challenging What If World’s election results!

Lessons include: There is no such thing as absolute power; if enough people work together, no villain can defeat them

This remastered episode first aired on November 16th, 2020.

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