95. Enoki asks: What if JFKat could control everything?
When JFKat controls everything, even the story itself, will he finally realize that napping 19 hours a day might not be the best way to run a world? Maybe Abacus and Rainokhi the Rainbow can help him take the hint.
Lessons include: absolute power isn’t fun; sometimes, being responsible means admitting that you need help.
This remastered episode originally aired on September 24th, 2018.
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308. River asks: What if paintings could read minds? (w/ Lauren Chaitoff)
Fair Elsie needs a break from her presidential duties, so she visits one of What If World’s most magical museums, the Unnatural Gallery. Can Madame Selah (voiced by Lauren Chaitoff), help Fair Elise relax even after all the art comes to life?
Lessons include: How we breathe can affect how we feel; accepting our feelings is a lifelong practice, and we all need help sometimes.
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127. Zoe asks: What if Fred the Dog didn't like sticks?
What would happen if you stopped enjoying your favorite pastime? For Fred, that pastime is… or was… eating sticks. Can he handle losing his life’s simplest joy?
Lessons include: Your favorite pastime can become a bad habit if you don’t try other things; indulging on occasion is okay!
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306. But Why If World (with Jane Lindholm)
We’re teaming up with But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids to answer some of your questions with both science and imagination. Jane Lindholm, Mr. Eric, and Smartsy Fartsy will learn about food, dinosaurs, and astronomy!
Lessons include: Imagination is the beginning of science; discovery can help us grow and question what we know!
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147. Ramona asks: What if Santaphant got sick?
When Santaphant the Wooly Mammoth gets sick, Fred and JFKat have to save Ifmas with a bit of help from a flying megalodon.
Lessons: Learning about other people’s holidays gives us even more to appreciate; You shouldn’t eat candy you find in the forest!
This remastered episode originally aired December 23rd, 2019.
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7. Kylie asks: What if cats ruled the world?
Can you believe JFKat, Fred the Dog, and Mr. Mouser were all introduced in the same story? Find out what happens when Jojo Fluffy Kat gets put in charge. Now, with improved audio quality!
Lessons include: If we want to make the world a better place, we’ve got to make it better for everyone!
This episode originally aired on November 7th, 2016. It has been rebalanced and edited to improve sound quality.
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G&G 23: What if every time I sneezed, someone disappeared?
People across Berend are mysteriously disappearing, and Swansong must recruit her old friends to help. We’ll meet Alabama Hera, the Cyclops Gum Slinger (yes, GUM!), and Malodor, the Crab-Shark Smelladin. Can they use the powers of bubble gum and smelly stuff to save the day?
Lessons include: There’s usually a way to simplify a game so that everyone can play; de-escalating can help keep yourself and others safe
This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Listen to all G&G episodes: 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279.
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97. The Presidential Debate!
The final 6 presidential candidates will have to answer your questions if they want to get the job! Unfortunately, Mr. Eric’s never run a debate before… how bad could it be?
Lessons include: Whether you’re a president, or a tiny talking mouse, your ideas and efforts can make a big difference; Everyone needs help sometimes, and leaders need the most help!
This remastered episode originally aired on 10/15/2018.
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124. Jack asks: What if all of What If World had identical twins?
When Fred catches a “glowed” (think an especially shiny cold), he starts duplicating everyone in What If World with his magical sneezes!
Lessons include: helping others out can leave them with more time and energy to play with you; taking advantage of others' care is not very caring
This episode originally aired on May 20th, 2019.
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44. Tallulah asks: What if cats could turn into vampires?
Have you ever heard the tale of the “Guy Who Cried Vampire”? Well, neither has hard-nosed detective Alabaster Zero. Can he and Fair Elise get to the bottom of this vampire mystery? And what's the deal with that cat?
Lessons include: a dream come true may not be all you imagined, and your brain is better at solving mysteries than your gut.
This remastered episode originally aired on August 28th, 2017.
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146. Eddie asks: What if you could get your wants before your needs? (w/ Craig Martinston)
“With your powers combined… with TIGERS!!!” Craig Martinson, creator of the What If World theme, is our special guest this week, and helps us introduce the Tigermon Universe ;)
Lesson: All the awesome adventures in the world won’t be very enjoyable if your basic needs aren’t met; creativity is something we can all enjoy at any age!
This episode first aired December 16th, 2019.Subscribe at whatifworld.fun and check out our Yoto Cards!
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61. What if Abacus and JFKat switched minds?
Two of your favorite characters team up this week… or at least they would if they could learn to get along. After a classic magic milkshake mix-up, the kitty president and hapless wizard will have to learn to listen if they ever want to change back.
Lessons include: you shouldn’t have to mistreat one friend in order to make another happy; good listening doesn’t mean tuning the rest of the world out.
This episode originally aired January 22, 2018.
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188. What How World: Tell Your Own Story!
Mr. Eric gets a little help from Alabaster, Abacus, and Cleocatra as he runs you through a story activity. This is a great activity to try with friends and even grownups!
Lessons include: Learn how to start your own make believe scenes from a simple suggestion; you’ll have more fun imagining with friends when you work to accept each other’s ideas
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37. What if cats are rocket ships and you could turn into a polka dot?
Trying to beat the heat, Sniff the Cat and his friends decide it would be much cooler to play their big annual baseball game in outer space. But how do you fit a stadium full of fans on a rocket ship the size of a cat?
This episode originally aired July 7th, 2017.
Lessons include: a quick fix is seldom the best fix, stick together when traveling, “beating the heat” also means thinking about global warming.
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161. What if Alabaster Zero got interviewed by Mr. Eric and JFKat?
It’s the interview(s) you’ve all been waiting for! Alabaster dishes on his past, JFKat interrupts (a lot), Mr. Eric starts to lose it, and that’s all before our special guest arrives!
Alabaster Zero by Ana Stretcu
Lessons: we all want to be taken seriously sometimes, but that shouldn’t mean we always have to act serious; it’s okay to have more than one “favorite,” or even different things you love in different moments!
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155. What if clouds were made out of cotton candy?
Barbara Bot teams up with Cleocatra to save our president from the clutches of the chocolate monsters. Could today be the day when magic comes back to What If World?
by Ana Stretcu
Lessons include: When there are too many problems to consider all at once, try just focusing on one at a time; Our minds are incredibly powerful, and can make falsehoods appear to be true!
If you haven’t heard episodes 138. What if barbies were real and they lived with evil robots?, and 149. What if magic didn't exist?, this story may be a bit more confusing than usual ;)
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147. Santa got sick and Kiddoclaus had to deliver Christmas?
When Santaphant the Wooly Mammoth gets sick, Fred and JFKat have to save Ifmas with a little help from a flying megalodon.
Lessons: Learning about others people’s holidays gives us even more to appreciate; You shouldn’t eat candy you find in the forest ;)
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146. What if lunchboxes could talk to food? (w/ Craig Martinson)
“With your powers combined… with TIGERS!!!” Craig Martinson, creator of the What If World theme, is our special guest this week, and helps us introduce the Tigermon Universe ;)
Lesson: All the awesome adventures in the world won’t be very enjoyable if your basic needs aren’t met; creativity is something we can all enjoy at any age!
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143. What if people sneezed pickles?
Alabaster Zero has his very first day off. Can he solve the mystery of R&R?
Lessons: We all need a balance of work and leisure in our lives; Try not to confuse EASY with FUN, there are many different ways to enjoy your free time, and variety is important!
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139. What if cats lived in outer space and space dogs chased space cats?
Mike Rylander joins us, playing a whole slew of characters in a space odyssey you won’t soon forget… and keep an eye out for FREDZORB THE DESTROYER.
Lessons: All people deserve to be treated equally; dogs and cats CAN get along ;)
Find out more about our special guest, Mike Rylander, actor, improviser, narrator, dad, and cool dude :)
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