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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45. Lucy asks: What if a mermaid found a beautiful treasure?
Meet Meriah Caring, a mermaid who sets out to find a beautiful treasure during the storm of the century. But what happens when you find a treasure and no one else thinks it's beautiful?
Lessons include: the greatest treasures aren't things, they're people; beauty isn't hard to find if you keep an open mind.
This remastered classic first aired on September 5th, 2017.
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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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122. Winnie asks: What if board games could play themselves?
Winnie Winnie Worm Worm and Leo Riggelo go all the way to Lost Wegas in search of a place where they can play games without being judged.
Lessons include: toys and games don’t have to be designated for girls and boys; playing with new and different kids is an enriching experience for you and for them
This episode originally aired May 6th, 2019.
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58. Shark Wars: Part 2
This week, we return to a time when the Uni Order sought to quell the Refishtance once and for all. Get ready for another round of bad puns as Mr. Eric takes on one of his favorite subjects: Shark Wars.
Lessons include: Peace without freedom isn’t all that peaceful; our differences are important and with them we can make each other stronger.
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This episode originally aired 1/1/2018.
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60. What if dinosaurs and chickens could turn into anything?
Meet Whyla and Guyceratops, two shapechangers that Whendiana meets in the same place… only in two very different times. Can Whendi solve their problems? Can the Learninator overcome his fear of chickens? Can you guess the tricky twist?
Lessons include: You don’t have to pretend to be someone else, it’s important to venture outside of our small communities and learn about different people
This episode originally aired January 15th, 2018.
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What If World is made by Eric O’Keeffe with help from Karen O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from audioblocks.com. This episode's Whendiana artwork is by Ana Stretcu.
173. The Wholympics!
Mamma Jamma and Poppa Loo are announcing the Wholympics, an undersea tournament of champions! Every competitor can wear a mask or even a disguise, so this story may have a surprise or two...
We’re also checking in on some of our aquatic friends from way back in episode 45.
Lessons include: traditions aren’t limitations; persistence is more impressive than perfection, and more achievable, too!
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82. What if ninja turtles could fly and birds could cry?
Uh-oh, Cthunkle is back on What If World! Meanwhile, Charlotte Songbird starts feeling less special when she finds out that everyone she meets can fly. Upset, she finds her way to a place where no one deals with their emotions. Could it be another one of Cthunkle’s evil schemes?
This episode originally aired June 24th, 2018.
Lessons include: constantly comparing yourself to others can make anyone unhappy; no amount of super-powers can teach you to deal with your own emotions.
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137. What if the lion and the elephant met up to get spaghetti?
M. Dorsett, author of The Lion and the Elephant, comes on to read her short story and then give it a What If World ending! Can the Lion, the Elephant, and the Queen learn to get along?
Lessons: Learning to get along with different kinds of people can make you happier and more open-minded!
To learn more about The Lion and the Elephant, go to chibur.info/books. Use the promo code wiw10 to get 10% off and to get your copy signed by the author, M. Dorsett!
This episode first aired September 23, 2019.
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What If World is made by Eric O’Keeffe with help from Karen Marshall O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from audioblocks.com. This week’s artwork by August Lewis, illustrator of The Lion and the Elephant.
166. What if trees go to school? (Alternia: Part 4)
Pixicato and Albatross Zero are off to meet Harriknow, the most knowledgeable being in Alternia. But Harriknow and his Intreenet aren’t as helpful as you might think.
Lessons include: Right or wrong, if you feed an idea, it will grow; every good learner needs to be part detective; new experiences and connections are needed to bring new understanding
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150. What if imagination was good?
Alabaster Zero, Fred the Frog, and Abacus P. Grumbler are stuck in a swamp next to an erupting volcano. Can they save the people of the swamp even without magic?
Lessons include: with imagination and hard work, we can accomplish almost anything; sometimes we all need to be willing to accept help from others.
The dangers in our imaginary swamp were inspired by the disastrous bushfires in Australia, as well as the Taal Volcano ash eruption in the Philippines. For our 150th episode we’re encouraging you to look out at What Is World and, if you have the means and the time, find some way to help. Even if you’re listening to this story in 2030, you can make a difference in the world with your engagement and support. The Australian Red Cross or the Philippine Red Cross could be a great place to start in 2020 (our media present).
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The full questions that helped inspire this story were:
From our patron, Silas: What if Fred licked the volcano away and turned it into a little frog wand and turned Alabaster Zero, Abacus, and himself back into their regular selves?
From Elle: I like horses, and what if Fred the Dog convinced Alabaster Zero that imagination is good and then Alabaster Zero called on Dracomax to fill the pond with water and put out the volcano with his breath and save the day?
From Ellis: What if cowboys helped Fred, Alabaster, and Abacus and had magic blasters that restored very small amounts magic, and used magic lassos could cast spells and rode on unicorns?
149. What if magic didn’t exist?
When Abacus P. Grumbler, Fred the Dog, and Alabaster Zero get turned into frogs, it’s really no big deal… until magic ceases to exist! Can they learn to get by as frogs in a world without magic?
Lessons include: When you dismiss other people’s concerns, you can land yourself in hot water… or a lava swamp; even when we feel out of control, we can still make our own choices.
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This episode was part of the Kids Listen New Year’s Sweeps. You can check out great New Year’s themed episodes by our friends Story Spectacular, April Eight, and The Good Word's Podcast.
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What If World is made by Eric O’Keeffe with help from Karen Marshall O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from audioblocks.com. This episodes artwork was made with images by OCAL and Felicity.
137. What if the lion and the elephant met up to get spaghetti? (w/M. Dorsett)
M. Dorsett, author of The Lion and the Elephant, comes on to read her short story and then give it a What If World ending! Can the Lion, the Elephant, and the Queen learn to get along?
Lessons: Learning to get along with different kinds of people can make you happier and more open-minded!
To learn more about The Lion and the Elephant, go to chibur.info/books. Use the promo code wiw10 to get 10% off, to help support What If World, and to get your copy signed by the author, M. Dorsett!
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134. What if Fred got a disease that made anyone he touched travel back in time? (w/Leilany Figueroa)
This week, Leilany Figueroa of the podcast Timestorm joins Alabaster Zero as his new Gumshoe in training. Can they find Fred the Dog, or will they stay lost in time forever?
Lessons: We’re all bad at things we’ve never tried before, but we can get better with practice; you’re never too old to learn something new.
Leilany is the co-star of Timestorm, a sci-fi audio drama for kids 8-12. If you enjoy her wonderful performance on this show, please check the series and tell them Mr. Eric sent you ;)
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132. What if mountains could turn into backpacks?
In the town of Zombria, all the undead hide their emotions except for Brainless, whose emotions pop off as often as his head! Can he and his frenemy Paulageist learn how to express themselves in a healthy way?
Lessons include: Hiding our emotions doesn’t make them go away; remembering our feelings, even the unhappy ones, can help us understand others.
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130. What if trees fell and another one grew back right away?
Mamma Jamma is feeling bored by her job and Harrigo is worried when old trees start getting replaced by new ones. Can they help each other handle some big changes?
Tom Cloud & The Flying Mr. Slime
by William and Sean of Australia
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Lessons include: It’s important to acknowledge big changes in your life so you can learn how to deal with them; the only constant… is chocolate ;)
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75. What if leaves called big armies to fight dragons?
When Dracomax doesn’t get his rest, his dragon breath goes haywire. Will he take a nap and have some soup, or will What If World end again? This episode originally aired May 7th, 2018.
Lessons include: there’s nothing “tough” about hiding your feelings, being honest about your emotions takes real bravery!
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123. What if eagles wear glasses and eated too much meat? (w/ Mick Sullivan)
Mick Sullivan, host of the popular kids history show The Past and the Curious, helps us tell a totally fictitious tale inspired by actual history… or at least historical speculation. All aboard the Ice Cream Train for a delightful frozen treat!
Lessons include: enjoy your favorite things in moderation; hasty fixes can lead to more problems
If you enjoyed Mick Sullivan’s guest appearance, find out more about his new book, The Meathshower, and his history podcast for kids, The Past and the Curious.
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What If World is made by Eric O’Keeffe with help from Karen Marshall O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from audioblocks.com. Our artwork today is the cover of Mick's book.
122. What if worms wore pajamas and played with toys?
Winnie Winnie Worm Worm and Leo Riggelo go all the way to Lost Wegas in search of a place where they can play games without being judged.
Lessons include: toys and games don’t have to be designated for girls and boys; playing with new and different kids is an enriching experience for you and for them
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120. What if my lunch lady was an octopus and the sky had a mouth?
This Earth Day, 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?
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