101. What if Cthunkle did his show, “What Is World”?
Cthunkle hosts this unusual episode. Could this be the end of What If World? Not if the next president and their new cabinet have anything to do with it!
Cthunkle, by Ana Stretcu
Lessons include: Handling disappointment is a really important skill for kids and grown-ups to practice; it’s important to make your voice heard, even if you don’t get your way.
This episode originally aired November 19th, 2018.
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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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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.
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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148. What if dragons can’t fly?
Dracomax wakes up one morning to discover that half of each wing has somehow disappeared! Can Lola rabbit help him find answers in the enchanted forest?
“Sticky” the giant gecko, by our patron, Esha!
Lessons include: Most things don’t come back when they’re used up, so we’ve all get to try to reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible; imagining how others might be affected by your decisions can help you make better choices.
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79. What if unicorns turned to rocks when they’re shy? (w/ Greg Webb)
Emmatrice Widdle Pony Unistony has been shyly hiding as a stone in the woods until Fairien the Fairy Alien (voiced by Greg Webb of Purple Rocket Podcast) comes to take over the worl – ahem – make a new friend. Can Fairien be a good friend and respect Emma’s shyness, or will he forget the whole thing and conquer What If World?
Lessons include: safety is about learning the smartest way to try something new; fun can be big and loud or little and quiet, you should try a bit of both; make sure you always respect your friends’ boundaries
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147. Santa got sick and Kiddoclaus had to deliver Christmas?
When Santaphant the Wooly Mammoth gets sick, Fred and JFKat have to save Ifmas with a little help from a flying megalodon.
Lessons: Learning about others people’s holidays gives us even more to appreciate; You shouldn’t eat candy you find in the forest ;)
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146. What if lunchboxes could talk to food? (w/ Craig Martinson)
“With your powers combined… with TIGERS!!!” Craig Martinson, creator of the What If World theme, is our special guest this week, and helps us introduce the Tigermon Universe ;)
Lesson: All the awesome adventures in the world won’t be very enjoyable if your basic needs aren’t met; creativity is something we can all enjoy at any age!
This episode is sponsored by The Purple Rocket Podcast! My friend, Greg Webb, is a wonderful storyteller and he’s offering a guaranteed Shout Out on his show when you Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts by the end of January 2020. Just leave your first name and where you’re from as part of your review! Enjoy :)
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145. What if Fred had a pokemon?
When a giant snow dragon crashes the holiday school party, everyone is trying to blame everyone else for unleashing the beast! Can you pick out the grains of truth from this collection of tall tales?
Lessons: We are not required to hug others, there are many perfectly friendly ways to say hello; The truth can be hard to figure out sometimes, because one event recalled from a new perspective can sound very different!
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72. What if jellybeans worked at a grocery store?
Meet Mr. Bean and his daughter Julie Bean, who run a little grocery store that brings out the silly in people. But when Jesύs Ironhands the Fire Lion (a character invented by patron Teddy) brings his own brand of “humor” to the store, things start to heat up!
Lessons include: humor should feel like a friendly trick, not a personal attack; if you don’t know how to joke with a new friend, joking about yourself first can help break the ice.
This episode originally aired April 18th, 2018.
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144. What if mermaids turn into robots?
Are you ready to meet shape-changing superhero mermaid/robot twins Harponic and Ethantricity? Charlie White of the podcast Just Us Weirdos helps us tell today’s story.
Lessons: The water’s always bluer in someone else’s sea; Super powers can’t make you super, but your efforts can!
If you want to hear more strange and wonderful superhero stories, check out Charlie White’s podcast, Just Us Weirdos!
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143. What if people sneezed pickles?
Alabaster Zero has his very first day off. Can he solve the mystery of R&R?
Lessons: We all need a balance of work and leisure in our lives; Try not to confuse EASY with FUN, there are many different ways to enjoy your free time, and variety is important!
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142. What if numbers were made out of tangerines?
Dracomax has a new friend named just Draco, because she hasn’t discovered her true dragon name yet. Can Dracomax help her figure out who she is?
Lessons: We don’t have to be who we’re told to be; Being mean may get you noticed, but it won’t make you happy.
This episode is brought to you by The Creeping Hour, a horror anthology series recommended for kids 8-12. Time to creep out!
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19. What if we stopped having birthdays?
Buster Biz-Business gets more than he bargained when he wishes for everyone to stop having birthdays. Everyone keeps getting older, but they still treat he and his sister Babs like babies. Randall Radbot returns as their chilled out babysitter. He's over four hundred years old, so humans of all ages look about the same to him.
This episode originally aired February 20th, 2017.
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141. What if a witch turned a hamster into a unicorn? (w/ Sarah Zwinklis)
Sarah Zwinklis is our special guest for this Halloween special, playing a witch who takes care of a rather troublesome hamster.
Lessons: Growing up isn’t just about being big! It takes time to learn all the things we need to go out into the world.
This episode is brought to you by The Creeping Hour, a horror anthology series recommended for kids 8-12. Time to creep out!
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140. What if ninjago 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: 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!
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139. What if cats lived in outer space and space dogs chased space cats?
Mike Rylander joins us, playing a whole slew of characters in a space odyssey you won’t soon forget… and keep an eye out for FREDZORB THE DESTROYER.
Lessons: All people deserve to be treated equally; dogs and cats CAN get along ;)
Find out more about our special guest, Mike Rylander, actor, improviser, narrator, dad, and cool dude :)
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51. What if monsters were real? (Halloween: Part 2)
Petey the Pirate & Whendiana Joan finally get their turn to tell a story this week in the conclusion of our Halloween Special from 2017!
Lessons include: sharing, patience, and teamwork get better results than show-boating; just because someone looks different doesn't mean they are bad
This episode is brought to you by The Creeping Hour, a horror anthology series recommended for kids 8-12. Time to creep out!
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138. What if barbies were real and they lived with evil robots? (Naughtibots: Part 1)
In our season 3 finale, we meet Barbara Bot, Evilicus Max, King of the Naughtibots, and Queen Nice of the Chocolate Monsters… but pay close attention, because names can be deceiving.
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Lessons: Yes and no are powerful words, and we all have a lot to learn in order to make safe and smart decisions; Saying nice things doesn’t mean you get to ignore other people’s feelings.
This week, we did an ad-swap with fellow Kids Listen member Girl Tales. It’s a lovely, thoughtful, hilarious show, and well worth a listen!
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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 OCAL.
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!
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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.
136. What if there was an Escape Room in What If World? (w/Karl Harpur)
Kid Town’s greatest villain is on loan this week, and Professor Nasty will stop at nothing to take all the magic out of What If World! Karl Harpur of The Dastardly Deeds of Professor Nasty helps tell a story of daring escapes and talking bones!
Lessons: Being careful doesn’t mean avoiding the things we love; a good friend can help face your fears and find your confidence!
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Website: ProfessorNasty.com
Instagram: @professornastypodcast
Facebook: @professornasty
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