397. Pandabeard vs. Mr. Eric vs. Krakthuncle (Part 2)
Krakthuncle returns with an appetite and Petrina is snoozing on duty. Can the red panda pirates win the day with their cuddly might?
Lessons include: Doing the work of the house together is a chance to connect with your family; getting caught up on chores makes for uninterrupted creative time!
This episode was written by writer/actor, and good friend of Mr. Eric’s, Kevin Swanstrom! Check him out for all your writing/acting needs at kevinswanstrom.com
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396. Henry asks: What if everyone grew beards? (Part 1)
Petrina the Pirate takes over the story and Mr. Eric has to face the Red Panda Pirates!
Lessons include: We each need to help out with the work of the home; we cannot cuddle others without their consent. 2
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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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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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223. Petey the Pumpkin #2: What if a dog was a dentist?
It's a bonus drop to finish our remastered two-part Halloween Special! Mamma Jamma meets her new dentist, and a surprise special guest gets transformed again and again!
Lessons include: listening to the dentist can help us avoid uncomfortable future visits; big or small, everyone is afraid of something
This remastered story first aired on November 1st, 2021. Supporters of What If World will get a bonus episode this week!
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222. Petey the Pumpkin #1: What if we are school buses’ breakfast?
We’ve got two short, Halloween-themed stories to share today. Will Zach and Zizi face their fears together?
Lessons include: Most things aren’t all that scary once we learn more about them; we may never feel fully ready to face our fears, and sometimes we have to take a little leap when it’s safe to do so
This remastered story first aired on October 25th, 2021. Supporters of What If World will get a bonus episode this week!
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329. Gracie asks: What if you could turn into TV characters?
Detective Alabaster Zero and Fair Elise reunite to track down the villain known as Wardrobe. Is Wardrobe responsible for all the fancy new costumes, or is everyone just exploring their style? We'll need your What If Questions to find out!
Lessons include: Playing as someone else won’t change who you are; style is what you like for you!
Listen to episode 314. Elliot asks: What if everything had a mustache? (Freddy Booboo Bear Part 1) and episode 317. Juma asks: What if trains didn’t stop? (Freddy Booboo Bear Part 2) to find out more about Wardrobe!
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320. What If Debate 2024!
The Final seven candidates debate who should lead What If World into the future! Can your questions help us figure it out?
Lessons include: True leaders learn from listening to others; it takes courage to admit you don’t know something.
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293. Willow asks: What if it rained anvils? (w/ Michael Brown)
Petey the Pirate starts working for Mr. Smith (Michael Brown), a struggling blacksmith with a tiny anvil. When King Customer asks them to fix his crown, their white lies lead to anvil-related mishaps and a new fashion trend.
Lessons include: Exaggeration is often harmless, but little lies can stack up quickly; repairing and reusing possessions keeps them from becoming forever trash!
Special guest Michael Brown and host Mr. Eric train at “World’s Greatest Improv School.” Learn about their online classes for grownups at: www.wgimprovschool.com
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SME #6: Boston Cream Pirate
Petey the Pirate, Randall Radbot, and Cthunkle help Miss Lynn and Mr. Eric gets stumped over and over, thanks to your great questions.
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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.
264. Margot asks: What if Davey Jones’s Locker held a parrot? (w/ Eddie Gamarra)
Eddie joins us as Davey Jones, the Sea Monkey King of the Pirates. He and Petey are on a journey to find Petey’s long lost brother, Jack Parrot. They’ll encounter Scalebeard as well as a dragon’s hoard of magic lunchboxes.
Lessons include: There is enough for everyone if we all work to share it; we all need quality time together, as well as quality time alone!
Eddie Gamarra is the executive producer of the new Netflix film, Wendell & Wild! It’s a beautiful, funny, weird, heartfelt, and sometimes scary stop-motion film. Eddie has been involved in a number of Middle-School aged book-adaptations, and the lessons in Wendell & Wild will be best enjoyed and processed by tweens, teens, and adults.
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253. Alex asks: What if a dog tooth became a house?
Make way for a true Monarch among butterflies as she tries to find a home for her great big family to live in the city. Can Peter the Realtor help?
Lessons include: getting older means new freedoms and new responsibilities; growing cities need shared green spaces; frisbee golf is a great alternative to golf if want to play a challenging game at a city park
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232. What if it started raining elephants?
Everyone’s stuck inside ever since elephants started falling from the sky. Can Abacus save the day with an online magic class? It could happen!
Lessons include: Are emotions can feel like too much, especially when we don’t deal with them one at a time; what seems like magic to us is usually the result of a lot of hard work.
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223. What if a dog was a dentist? (Petey the Pumpkin Part 2)
In the final installment of our two part Halloween Special, Mamma Jamma meets her new dentist, and a surprise special guest gets transformed again and again and again!
Lessons include: listening to the dentist can help us avoid uncomfortable future visits; big or small, everyone is afraid of something
Artwork by Jason O’Keefe
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222. What if we are school buses’ breakfast? (Petey the Pumpkin Part 1)
We’ve got two short, Halloween-themed stories to share today. Will Zach and Zizi face their fears together?
Thanks to our patron Tobin S., whose Pumpkin Pirate Painting helped inspire our story!
Lessons include: Most things aren’t all that scary once we learn more about them; we may never feel fully ready to face our fears, and sometimes we have to take a little leap when it’s safe to do so
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220. Why can’t we throw pepper in the air to make clouds sneeze?
Now that What If World has been tied back together with space vines, it has stopped raining. But don’t worry, Alabaster Zero, Mamma Jamma, and Petey the Pirate are on the case… Well, maybe you should worry a little...
Lessons include: Shared green spaces are incredibly important; connection and accommodation can help make us better neighbors
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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
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...
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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
207. What if all of What If World had a potluck?
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 the world gets taken over, obviously.
Lessons include: It’s okay to ask for help sometimes; setting a good example can feel pretty great even if it doesn’t always inspire others to do the same.
This episode is sponsored by Bobby Wonder, a podcast for kids from the Emmy Award winning team. Join the fun, expand your imagination, and learn how to talk to ducks! Learn more at gokidgo.com and find Bobby Wonder wherever you listen to podcasts.
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