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!
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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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174. What if a pirate and a detective went on a mission together?
Alabaster Zero is tricked by Petrina the Pirate into going on a mission with Petey. Can they get Petrina’s secret envelope to safety?
Lessons include: Making a new friend takes patience and a positive attitude; money can’t buy everything, but we all must have enough to stay healthy and happy!
This remastered episode has new FX and smoother sound throughout. The original aired August 17th, 2020.
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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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160. What if Story Pirates came into What If World?
Uh-oh, Cthunkle has captured the Story Pirates’ Lee Overtree! Will Lee be able to help Cthunkle with his reading, or will the storyteller be stuck in Cthunkle’s slimy lair forever?
Lessons: read what interests you, just don’t forget to try new things now and then; reading is not a competition, so take your time, be kind to yourself, and enjoy!
This remastered episode first aired on April 13th, 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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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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285. Sonny asks: What if snakes and wizards were friends?
Abacus’s new snake friend teaches him how to be more decisive. But can Abacus teach the snake the power of doubt?
Lessons: Finding joy can take a lot of trial and error; practice being decisive when the stakes are low; it’s healthy to examine and share your doubts, especially before a big decision
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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.
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237. What if my cat, Dr. Jack Murphy PhD, had to tell the story?
Mr. Eric succumbs to Ghostcatsination! Fortunately, Jojo Fluffy Cat, Fred the Dog, and Dr. Jack Murphy PhD, cat therapist, are there to help!
Lessons include: Taking a break from screens and devices is important for kids and grown-ups alike; we all need to accept help from our friends and family sometimes.
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198. What if Mr. Eric interviewed Petey the Pirate?
All Mr. Eric wants is to have a simple interview. One where he doesn’t end up being eaten… Good luck to him!
Lessons include: beauty takes many forms; most things we feel embarrassed about are pretty normal and easy for other people to understand
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174. What if a pirate and a detective went on a mission together?
Alabaster Zero is tricked by Petrina the Pirate into going on a mission with Petey. Can they get Petrina’s secret envelope to safety?
Lessons include: Making a new friend takes patience and a positive attitude; money can’t buy everything, but it’s important that we all have enough to stay healthy and happy!
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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. The week’s art is by Ana Stretcu, with graphic design by Karen O’Keeffe.
167. What if unicorns turn invisible when they get mad? (Alternia: Part 5)
You won’t want to miss the exciting conclusion of our Alternia saga! Plus, unicorns ;)
Lessons: When people are feeling overlooked and unfairly treated, it’s important to listen to them; a fearsome lie can divide us, so we’ve got to always look out for the truth.
This episode touches on themes of injustice and prejudice, and we wanted to provide a few handy links for parents who want to find out more, or make a donation:
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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 art is by Lauren Tierney.
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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160. What if Story Pirates came into What If World?
Uh-oh, Cthunkle has captured the Story Pirates’ Lee Overtree! Will Lee be able to help Cthunkle with his reading, or will the storyteller be stuck in Cthunkle’s slimy lair forever?
Lessons: read what interests you, just don’t forget to try new things now and then; reading is not a competition, so take your time, be kind to yourself, and enjoy!
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154. What if Mr. Eric wasn't real?
Poppa Loo’s News reports from a speeding train where people are turning into elements from the periodic tables! Can he and Mamma Jamma find Mr. Eric and help us get What If World back on track?
Lessons include: Researching a problem can help you take the right steps to fix it; in a serious situation, it’s important to keep thinking and observing in order to stay safe.
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128. What if villagers got treasures when they made mistakes?
Zizi and Zach are back! This time, they’re trying to find a place to test out their magical powers. Where better than the Village of Mistake? Wait, I meant where worse? Gosh, we may be making more mistakes than usual this week...
Lessons include: It’s important to make mistakes so that you can learn from them; there are some things that aren’t safe to practice without professional adult supervision.
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