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: as Jordan Peterson once said, “Children should be allowed to do dangerous things carefully”; 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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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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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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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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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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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Kevin Swanstrom wrote this episode. Our producer isMiss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

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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