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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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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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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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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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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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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380. Reigan asks: What if everyone had only one feeling?
Fred the Dog and JFKat take a trip down the Whyway to a little town called Brainbow, where everyone only feels one feeling! Also, they’re all zombies!
Lessons include: Every feeling is important; we can experience our feelings and keep going!
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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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374. Zoronoak and the Sword of If
The greatest pirate swordmaster in What If World wishes to face the greatest challenge he can find, but no one seems to want to spar with him.
Lessons include: kids can learn to take risks with guidance; in a peaceful world, we’ll still have a need for exercise, expression, and healthy competition.
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211. Snail Mail Stories
Fair Elise and Petey the Press Secretey hold are holding a press conference to answer some of your snail mail questions. Will things devolve into utter chaos as the questions pile up? Almost definitely ;)
Lessons include: Thinking of conflict as Good vs. Bad can keep you from understanding both sides; 500 cans is too much tuna...
This remastered episode originally aired on July 12th, 2021. It’s got new sound effects, better balanced audio, and reflection questions at the end!
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373. Desmond asks: What if Fred drove an RV to Australia?
Fred is up to his old tricks, or should we say licks? Then, we meet Dessie, the banjo-playing koala!
Lesson: This fully improvised episode is meant to get your kids excited about telling stories with friends and family, mistakes and all!
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120. Felicity asks: What if my lunch lady was an octopus?
Zach and Zizi are on a mission to feed the sky a healthy meal. But can they save the world and still get back to school in time for Pizza Day?
Lessons include: big changes don’t happen overnight, but using your voice can help get things started; junk food makes us feel like junk and healthy food makes us feel healthy, who’da thunk?
This remastered episode originally aired on April 22nd, 2019.
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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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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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186. Ava asks: What if Mr. Eric had an evil twin brother?
Myster E tries to answer every question in a single story! Fred might have to come out of retirement for this one.
Lessons include: You’re never stuck as long as you keep asking questions; adding strange details to a story is fun, but too many of them can make your story confusing!
This remastered episode originally aired on 10/29/2020.
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357. Cathleen asks: What if toothbrushes made pencils disappear?
The Toothbrush people used their magical bristles to make the Pencil people invisible. Plus, Fred the Dog starts looking for his new home.
Lessons include: Treating your neighbor with kindness can help you learn and grow; you are the boss of your body.
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