Eric O'Keefe 6/15/26 Eric O'Keefe 6/15/26

140. What if LEGOs came to life in a cooking class?

Abacus P. Grumbler gets to host his own cooking show this week, and the whole Jamma-Loo Family will learn the great secrets of cooking magic… That is, if they can keep Zach’s Ninjagoos under control.

Lessons include: It’s fun to forget ourselves while playing, but we still need to remember our friends’ feelings; throwing an egg in its shell is painful!

This episode has been remastered with new effects, post-story reflection, and smoother sound throughout. The original story aired on October 21st, 2019.

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Eric O'Keefe 3/23/26 Eric O'Keefe 3/23/26

388. Dude, Where’s My Broom? (Cryptid Kids #17)

Abacus P. Grumbler runs the adventure today, as the Cryptid Kids track down clues at a magical college full of snakes, goblins, and SUSPECTS!

Lessons include: This G&G adventure shows you how to run a simple, fun TTRPG mystery for kids.

⁠Mystery Snacks⁠, a family-focused TTRPG sourcebook, is available for pre-order! Get "Dude, Where’s My Broom” and seven other easy-to-run adventures for kids at ⁠mystery-snacks.backerkit.com⁠. A huge thanks to our friend Steph C. of ⁠TTRPGkids.com⁠ for letting us use their adventure to inspire this story!

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Eric O'Keefe 12/15/25 Eric O'Keefe 12/15/25

378. CK #16: Scumhive and Villainy

It’s the final showdown: two squids, three kids, and a whole lot of slime! Can the Cryptid Kids save the pirate city of Scumhive and get back to their own timeline?

Lessons include: Resilience is important, but so is knowing when to ask for help!

This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided die, help us tell the story, along with your questions. Listen to episodes 327-328, 330-331, 341-342, 344-345, 354-355, 365-367, & 376-377, Cryptid Kids #1 to #15, to start from the beginning!

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Eric O'Keefe 12/8/25 Eric O'Keefe 12/8/25

377. CK #15: A Tale of Two Squiddies

Cthunkle faces the Bone Kraken on the Slime Sea while the Cryptid Kids try to figure out how to save the pirate city of Scumhive!

Lessons include: When you trust someone, you can rely on them even when they’re far away.

This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided die, help us tell the story, along with your questions. Listen to episodes 327-328, 330-331, 341-342, 344-345, 354-355, 365-367, & 376, Cryptid Kids #1 to #14, to start from the beginning!

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Eric O'Keefe 12/1/25 Eric O'Keefe 12/1/25

376. CK #14: What if Cthunkle ruled the universe?

After a time travel mishap, the Cryptid Kids find themselves in the pirate city of Scumhive, only each of them arrive at a different time! Plus, they all seem to think Cthunkle is their ruler…

Lessons include: We should use our power to help others; slowing down can help you avoid mistakes.

This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided die, help us tell the story, along with your questions. Listen to episodes 327-328, 330-331, 341-342, 344-345, 354-355, & 365-367, Cryptid Kids #1 to #13, to start from the beginning!

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Eric O'Keefe 10/13/25 Eric O'Keefe 10/13/25

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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Eric O'Keefe 7/7/25 Eric O'Keefe 7/7/25

360. Adopt-A-Fred Part 3: Beige New World

Can Zizi and Abacus take on Dancy Pantsy alone? And who will Fred the Dog end up living with? It’s the exciting conclusion of our three-part special!

Lessons include: Understanding the past helps us build a better future; be brave enough to disagree when it's essential!

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Eric O'Keefe 6/30/25 Eric O'Keefe 6/30/25

359. Adopt-A-Fred Part 2: Khaki Attacky

It’s Molamo’s turn to tell a story (or two). Can he and Abacus P. Grumbler the wizard learn to face their problems? Also, a pair of pants has taken over the world.

Lessons include: We need to face our problems to grow; not everyone will like your art, but how you feel about it matters most.

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Eric O'Keefe 6/23/25 Eric O'Keefe 6/23/25

358. Adopt-A-Fred

Molamo the lava monster, the Jammaloo family, and a special guest compete to see who Fred the Dog will live with!

Lessons include: When adopting a pet, we have to consider what’s best for it; even when we can’t save the whole world, we can still try to make a difference.

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

53. What If: the Musical! (w/ Chris Kerrigan)

In What If World's first mini-musical, Mama Jamma, Poppa Loo, Zack and Zizi get sent off into three different fairytales, courtesy of Jenkins, the trickster fairy. Can they learn their lessons and find their way back to each other?

Lessons include: If you have something important to say, don't let yourself be silenced; be careful and use common sense in unfamiliar settings; rudeness seldom gets results.

A very special thanks to Chris Kerrigan, who wrote the musical numbers for this very special episode. He writes music for grown-ups as Compassion Fatigue, and you can hear him on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen.

This remastered classic first aired on November 13th, 2017.

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Eric O'Keefe 10/14/24 Eric O'Keefe 10/14/24

331. Cryptid Kids #4: Escape the Haunted Hotel!

When Scribno the Doodleknight, Imara the Dragon Detective, and Penny the Pastapus try to escape the Monster Machine, they end up in a strange new world!

Lessons include: When others are in need, a helper tries to make a difference.

This story is part of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327, 328, & 330 Cryptid Kids #1 to #3, if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or 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 10/7/24 Eric O'Keefe 10/7/24

330. Cryptid Kids #3: What if a banana became a supervillain?

What do a banana and a Monster Machine have in common? Your questions and our dice rolls will help us find out. Also, Mr. Eric finally says the word you’ve asked him to speak for years!

Lessons include: Big problems require a lot of thought and teamwork to solve; we should talk about our bodies literally and ask our grownups questions if we’re confused.

This story is part of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327 & 328, Cryptid Kids #1 & #2, if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or 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 10/2/24 Eric O'Keefe 10/2/24

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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Eric O'Keefe 9/30/24 Eric O'Keefe 9/30/24

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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Eric O'Keefe 9/16/24 Eric O'Keefe 9/16/24

328. Cryptid Kids #2: The Monster Machine

Scribno the Doodleknight, Penny Pasta, and Amara the Ocean Dragon return for another Guilds and Goblins mystery! Where are all the bug monsters coming from, and how will the Cryptid Kids stop them?

Lessons include: All creatures deserve kindness, even creepy ones;

This story is part two of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your What-If questions! Start with episode 327 if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or 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 9/9/24 Eric O'Keefe 9/9/24

327. Cryptid Kids # 1: Guilds & Goblins Returns!

A new G&G campaign begins! Can a Doodlknight, a Pasta Chef, and a young Ocean Dragon solve the mystery of the haunted golf course?

Lessons include: Grownups can be slow learners; cities need more parks and fewer golf courses.

This story is the first part of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your What-If questions! This is a great place to start if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or 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 11/20/23 Eric O'Keefe 11/20/23

113. Anika asks: What if you interviewed the Jammaloos?

Mamma Jamma, Poppa Loo, Zach, and Zizi are all coming to the studio to answer some of your pressing questions. When every family member shines, Poppa Loo starts to feel left out...

Lessons include: Everyone in the family has something to contribute; a little moment can be as special as a grand adventure.

This remastered episode originally aired on February 18th, 2019.

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Eric O'Keefe 10/9/23 Eric O'Keefe 10/9/23

298. Meditation: What if you could play crayons like piano keys?

Not every kid (or grownup) can sit still for a meditation, and that’s okay! Zach leads us in mindfulness practice today, and it’s okay to draw, wiggle, tidy, or walk. Just keep a look out for your space!

Lessons include: Accepting and celebrating ourselves can help us see how amazing others are; our bodies are wise, and we can learn a lot by listening.

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Eric O'Keefe 6/26/23 Eric O'Keefe 6/26/23

62. Benjamin asks: What if paper airplanes stayed in the air forever?

The Observatorium gets a new student, Parsha Parchment-Paper, from the esteemed school of Wentbridge! She’s unhappy with her new, underfunded school and lets Abacus know it. Will the wizard’s paper airplane lesson win her over, or will it nearly destroy the school… again…

Lessons include: you can only make new friends if you give them a chance, and where you’re from doesn’t make you better or worse than anyone else.

This episode first aired on May 5th, 2018.

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Eric O'Keefe 3/27/23 Eric O'Keefe 3/27/23

278. G&G #22: The Way Home

Zach and Zizi finally find the portal home, but first, they have to get passed the Underlows. Can Scully and Cthunkle arrive in time to help?

Lessons include: grownups make mistakes, too; you don’t have to wait until you’re a grownup to try to make a difference.

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 275-278.

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