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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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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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247. An Interview with Pipey-O!

What happens when your favorite sewer wizard gets his magic wrench wand chewed on by Fred the Dog? Why don’t we ask him! Wizards, pirates, and dragon-turtle-dogs come along for the ride in this story told through your interview questions.

Lessons include: It takes time and effort to discover our purpose in life; sometimes we need to give criticism a rest and just be there for our loved ones.

This remastered episode has new sound effects and higher quality audio. It first aired on June 20th, 2022.

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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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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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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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53. What If: the Musical! (w/ Chris Kerrigan)

In What If World's first mini-musical, Mama Jamma, Poppa Loo, Zack and Zizi get sent off into three different fairytales, courtesy of Jenkins, the trickster fairy. Can they learn their lessons and find their way back to each other?

Lessons include: If you have something important to say, don't let yourself be silenced; be careful and use common sense in unfamiliar settings; rudeness seldom gets results.

A very special thanks to Chris Kerrigan, who wrote the musical numbers for this very special episode. He writes music for grown-ups as Compassion Fatigue, and you can hear him on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen.

This remastered classic first aired on November 13th, 2017.

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349. Layton asks: What if bedrooms could clean themselves?

After saving a hundred video game worlds, Pipey-O just wants to sit down and play some video games. Too bad his room is a mess! Can he get some help from the Million-Hand-Headed Hydra?

Lessons include: Everyone needs to relax sometimes, but not all activities are as relaxing as they seem; describe a video game out loud to find its real value.

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348. Snowy White and the Seven Dogs

When the Magic Mirror tells Snowy the cat that there’s only kind of beauty, Fred the Dog has to set the record straight!

Lessons include: Beauty isn’t just what we see, it’s what we feel, what we do, and what we take the time to notice.

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347. Emma asks: What if kids rule the world?

Pixicato becomes What If World’s president on the same day she gets her new braces! Can she weather all these changes and still make time to help her friends?

Lessons include: Big problems can’t be fixed in a day; big changes take time to get used to; liking yourself and leaning on your loved ones can help you face any challenge.

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116. James asks: What if Fred licked the Internet?

Fred and Pipey-O team up to rebuild the What House… after Fred chewed the whole house to pieces! Will an Internet What House be able to replace the real thing?

Lessons include: Video games cannot replace the real world; if your current approach to a project isn’t working, it might be time to try something else.

This remastered classic has new effects and a more balanced sound. The original aired on March 18th, 2019.

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346. Owen asks: What if Abacus quit teaching magic? (A Magical Meditation)

The Observatorium has fallen, and Abacus is stuck as Abybot, the giant robot. Can Fair Elise help him get unstuck from his feelings and rediscover his magic?

Themes include: sharing feelings, mindfulness, coping with anxiety

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345. Cryptid Kids #8: Spilling the Tea

The Cryptid Kids rush to solve the Handra’s riddle as the Observatorium crumbles, and with it, their magic elevator home!

Lessons include: Trying new things and visiting new places can help us find ourselves; everyone deserves a chance to explore and grow.

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! Start with episodes 327, 328, 330, 331, 341, 342, & 344 Cryptid Kids #1 to #7, to get caught up!

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343. Lincoln asks: What if the Learninator was interviewed?

We meet the Learninator’s whole family and discover the secrets of time travel. Get ready for lots of lasers and chrome!

Lessons include: family celebrates who you are, not who they want you to be; imagine the future you want, then start taking steps to make it happen!

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342. Cryptid Kids #6: In a Pinch

The Million-Hand-Headed-Hydra is pinching away the Observatorium, and even parts of What If World. It's time for the Cryptid Kids to call in some backup!

Lessons include: failure is part of every big challenge; mistakes provide information that can lead us to new ideas.

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! Start with episodes 327, 328, 330, 331, & 341, Cryptid Kids #1 to #5, if you’ve never heard a G&G story.

Here are our four favorite would-you-rather questions. Ask your players these questions before playing G&G, and you’ll know what surprises will please them. For younger kids, ask one question per game. For older kids, ask follow-up questions to help you generate ideas! After every four or five games, ask again and customize the questions or change their order to suit your players better.

Would you rather:

Explore strange places or meet funny characters?

Find a rare treasure or learn a new power?

Solve tricky puzzles or face spooky creatures?

Train a sidekick or build an invention?

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341. Cryptid Kids #5: What if G&G and What If World mixed together?

The Observatorium is fading away, and monsters are invading WIW from G&G. Can the Cryptid Kids help Abacus P. Grumbler save his school?

Lessons include: Sharing ideas makes play more exciting; with effort and imagination, we can ensure there’s enough for everyone.

This story is part of a new 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! Start with episodes 327, 328, 330, & 331 Cryptid Kids #1 to #4, if you’ve never heard a G&G story.

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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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340. Lucia asks: What If Pirates Hunted for Vegetables?

Petey the Pirate allies with the Broccoli-headed swashbuckler Brock O’Lander, but will Petey enjoy hunting for vegetables?

Lessons include: It’s good to try new things, but you can’t force people to like something they don’t; people like what they like.

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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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339. Saffron asks: What if you got stuck in Dungeons & Dungeons? (w/ Tessa Flannery)

Dracomax and his pen pal, Nessie (voiced by Tessa Flannery), turn into figurines to save Fred the Dog from the dangerous game Dungeons & Dungeons!

Lessons include: If all you do is show off, you may miss your chance to connect with a new friend; with patience and creativity, you can change any game to be more inclusive.

You can hear Tessa voice more wonderful characters on Girl Tales! Enjoy Girl Tales wherever you listen to podcasts or check out their website: girltalespodcast.com

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338. Colin asks: What if Dracomax got stuck in the 4th dimension? (Courage Meditation)

He’s done it now. The most enormous dragon in What If World got stuck inside time itself! Can he calm his fears with mindfulness and get himself unstuck?

Lessons include: Consider your fear with kindness, courage, and curiosity; courage takes practice!

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