Eric O'Keefe 12/24/25 Eric O'Keefe 12/24/25

190. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 2)

Cthunkle left off with the impulsive ghost of Ifmas Present. Will the wicked Squidopus learn the error of his ways, or will he be defeated by a sludge monster?

Lessons include: Being kind can feel like a sacrifice, but a very rewarding one; unfairness may not always be punished, but it rarely brings true happiness.

This remastered classic originally aired on December 28th, 2020.

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Eric O'Keefe 12/22/25 Eric O'Keefe 12/22/25

189. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 1)

Cthunkle’s getting a surprise birthday present, a story where he’s actually taken over What If World! Of course, ruling the world may not be so fun when Cthunkle finds himself haunted by moralizing spirits...

Lessons include: Great wealth and power doesn’t bring great happiness; we don’t need to wait for the holidays to be kind to each other.

This remastered classic originally aired on December 21st, 2020.

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Eric O'Keefe 1/29/24 Eric O'Keefe 1/29/24

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.

This week’s guest is the fantastic yoga instructor for kids, Lauren Chaitoff. Order her new book, 108 Awesome Yoga Poses For Kids, by going to yogibeans.com/book

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Eric O'Keefe 1/8/24 Eric O'Keefe 1/8/24

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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Eric O'Keefe 1/1/24 Eric O'Keefe 1/1/24

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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Eric O'Keefe 12/18/23 Eric O'Keefe 12/18/23

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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Eric O'Keefe 9/4/23 Eric O'Keefe 9/4/23

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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Eric O'Keefe 8/28/23 Eric O'Keefe 8/28/23

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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Eric O'Keefe 5/1/23 Eric O'Keefe 5/1/23

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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Eric O'Keefe 1/30/23 Eric O'Keefe 1/30/23

157. Bruno asks: What if dinosaurs were alive today?

The episode is a fun story-telling activity, and there’s even a What If Story tossed in as a demonstration.

Lessons include: we are all capable of telling each other fun stories; even the greatest treasure in the world can’t replace all of life’s simple joys.

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Eric O'Keefe 3/29/21 Eric O'Keefe 3/29/21

67. What if puppies had laser eyes and could fly?

Remember when all you wanted was a flying laser puppy and your mom said “You’ll blow our roof off!” Let’s see if the old adage is true.

Lessons include: parents may seem unfair, but they’ll do anything to protect us; lasers are better off left to make believe

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Eric O'Keefe 12/28/20 Eric O'Keefe 12/28/20

190. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 2)

Cthunkle left off with the impulsive ghost of Ifmas Present. Will the wicked Squidopus learn the error of his ways, or will he defeated by a sludge monster?

Lessons include: Being kind and fair can feel like a sacrifice, but it’s a very rewarding one; being unfair may not always get you punished, but it rarely brings you true happiness.

Today, we’re sponsored in part by Faraway, a new short story collection from Amazon Original Stories. Five retold fairy tales—for adults—that take the happily-ever-after in daring new directions. The Faraway collection is available in audio and eBook format and Amazon Prime members listen and read for free. Download now at amazon.com/farawaystories

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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 week's Cthunkle artwork is by Ana Stretcu, with some Ifmas flair by Karen O'Keeffe.

Eric O'Keefe 12/21/20 Eric O'Keefe 12/21/20

189. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 1)

Lessons include: Great wealth and power doesn’t bring great happiness; we don’t need to wait for the holidays to be kind to each other.

I’m honored to be sponsored by BetterHelp. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health! As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/whatifworld.

We’re sponsored in part by Faraway, a new short story collection from Amazon Original Stories. Five retold fairy tales—for adults—that take the happily-ever-after in daring new directions. The Faraway collection is available in audio and eBook format and Amazon Prime members listen and read for free. Download now at amazon.com/farawaystories

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Eric O'Keefe 11/23/20 Eric O'Keefe 11/23/20

186. What if Mr. Eric had an evil twin brother?

Myster E makes his debut and tries to answer every question in a single story! Fred might have to come out of retirement for this one.

Lessons include: You’re never stuck as long as you keep asking questions; adding strange details to a story is fun, but too many of them can make your story confusing!

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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 artwork was put together using images from OCAL.

Eric O'Keefe 11/2/20 Eric O'Keefe 11/2/20

16. What if dogs never grew (Remastered)

If you've ever owned a puppy, you've asked yourself this question: what if dogs never grew? When the young Howdy Pooch meets a senior dog at the park and learns about growing up, he decides to dig his way to No No Land and stay a puppy forever!

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Eric O'Keefe 10/5/20 Eric O'Keefe 10/5/20

180. What if every closet had a skeleton in it?

It’s time to get back in the spooky spirit, as the Jamaloo Family finds a skeleton in their closet… again! Something slightly stranger than usual is going on in What If World!

Lessons include: part of being “thoughtful” is thinking about how your actions may affect others; when a big life choice isn’t bringing you joy, it’s important to talk it out!

This episode is sponsored in part by Hank the Cowdog, a new podcast for kids starring Matthew McConaughey as the voice of Hank, the self-proclaimed head of security on his Texas cattle ranch. Check it out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!

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Eric O'Keefe 9/14/20 Eric O'Keefe 9/14/20

178. Big Trouble for Little Freddy

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;

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Eric O'Keefe 9/7/20 Eric O'Keefe 9/7/20

177. What if a dragon got stuck in time? (w/ Deepti & Josh)

Josh from the podcast Josh Ke Saath visits What If World along with his mother, Deepti, and their mischievous friend, Boogerman! Can they help Dracomax get free from a magical clocktower?

Lessons include: Being honest with others can help you feel better about yourself; Time keeps moving forward, and that makes life interesting and every day special.

We had a ton of fun with Deepti and Josh from Josh Ke Saath today. If you want to hear more of their stories and improve your command of Hindi while you’re at it, check out their show!

Eric O'Keefe 7/13/20 Eric O'Keefe 7/13/20

170. What if dinos lived in a dog’s mouth?

We’re back to What If World for real, this week, and there’s a new baby in town! Recap?! Can Abacus survive babysitting this omnipotent narrator baby long enough for Fred to get his teeth checked?

Lessons include: looking after a younger sibling, cousin, or friend is a big responsibility, and can be a rewarding experience; good dental hygiene is important for preventing the appearance of dinosaurs ;)

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Eric O'Keefe 5/25/20 Eric O'Keefe 5/25/20

165. What if there were an evil monster named Kammy? (Alternia: Part 3)

We’re going to find out where Fred the Dog ended up in Alternia, but first, we’ve got to meet Kammy, the ruler of this world! Is she the unfairest of them all?

Lessons include: The world isn’t simply good people and bad, we can be reinvented every day through our actions!

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