382. Edith asks: What if a unicorn ate a pegasus on the moon? (Part 2)
Hernosity and Pixicato must save the world from a plot so ridiculous and convoluted that it just might work!
Lessons: Technology can be amazing when we learn to use it in healthy, sustainable ways.
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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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381. Roxy asks: What if unicorns were somehow the villains? (Part 1)
It’s Honing Day at the Stables, and Hernosity the Unicorn is keeping a secret from the other magical horses. Also, there’s a giant hole all the way through What If World!
Lessons include: You don’t need anyone else to tell you what your magic is; there are many ways to be a helper.
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380. Reigan asks: What if everyone had only one feeling?
Fred the Dog and JFKat take a trip down the Whyway to a little town called Brainbow, where everyone only feels one feeling! Also, they’re all zombies!
Lessons include: Every feeling is important; we can experience our feelings and keep going!
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379. Addy asks: What if everything was dessert?
Whendi, Ana, and Dr. Joan are back, searching for the best foods in Europe. Unfortunately, the Learninator also appears to have lost his manners! In this listener-submitted story, Nayara answers Addy’s question with an incredible original story.
Lessons include: Keep it kind when sharing feedback; every part of the world has their own great food!
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375. Talbot asks: What if a polar bear did the Tour de France?
Fair Elise has to ride with phoenixes and polar bears in the Tour de France, only she doesn’t know how to ride a bike! Can JFKat and Miss Lynn help her learn?
Lessons include: Sports can be as inclusive as we want them to be; communication is an important part of every friendship.
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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: as Jordan Peterson once said, “Children should be allowed to do dangerous things carefully”; 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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373. Desmond asks: What if Fred drove an RV to Australia?
Fred is up to his old tricks, or should we say licks? Then, we meet Dessie, the banjo-playing koala!
Lesson: This fully improvised episode is meant to get your kids excited about telling stories with friends and family, mistakes and all!
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372. Evelyn asks: What if Halloween was canceled?
Cthunkle and the evil book known as the Fictionary are here to cancel Halloween! Can Zach and Zizi stop them?
Lessons include: There are many ways to trick-or-treat or have costumed fun with your neighbors on Halloween; just because it’s written in a book doesn’t make it accurate!
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371. Callie asks: What if there was a school at night where you learn about monsters?
Pixicato and Alabaster Zero head to the Cleocastle to attend Monster School. Trouble is, the school is half sunk!
Lessons include: We expand our idea of normal by meeting new people and asking questions; being a good leader takes a lot of listening.
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370. Time Climb
Our 10th season kicks off with an epic adventure that reveals a little of Whendiana Joan’s mysterious past. Also, there’s mac n’ cheese and dinosaurs!
Lessons include: There are many different ways to overcome a challenge; the future may be uncertain, but we can still be confident in ourselves.
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369. Alison asks: What if cheetahs were the fastest in the air and the water?
Fast Alice, the fastest cheetah in the universe, adopts a baby tree-dog. As the dog grows up and Alice grows old, she finds that she isn’t so fast anymore.
Lessons include: Growing old is just a part of growing up; what we say to ourselves can become true; we only stop growing when we stop trying.
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368. Carden asks: What if Fred the Dog got put in a cone? (w/ Miss Lynn)
Fred the Dog looks for a new home, with help from an accident-prone realtor named Basil the Basset, played by Miss Lynn.
Lessons include: Watching other people suffer won’t make you feel better; finding a new home can take time and patience.
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364. Ryan asks: What if a weird antidote turned you into a shark? (w/Brian Yanish)
Shark and Bot, the famous kids’ comic book characters, visit What If World along with their creator, Brian Yanish. Of course, Brian quickly gets turned into a shark-man by Abacus P. Grumbler…
Lessons include: Art takes practice, but that’s part of the fun!
Shark and Bot, by Brian Yanish
This week, we’re joined by Brian Yanish. His graphic novel series for kids, Shark and Bot, has delighted Mr. Eric’s family for years, and we couldn’t be more excited about this team-up. He’s also got a new kid’s picture book out, Sweet and Sour. Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards!
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363. Eli asks: What if Alabaster Zero learned he was in a podcast?
What do a stampede of lions, a white birch stick, an animatronic Fred the Dog, and a spooky castle have in common? It’s up to you to find out, with a bit of help from Alabaster Zero!
Lessons include: We can’t solve every mystery on our own, and fortunately, we don’t have to; A good detective asks questions before making assumptions.
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362. Three Short(ish) Stories!
Listen to three stories from our monthly supporter-only show, Stump Mr. Eric. These stories are fully improvised by Mr. Eric and inspired by your What If Questions.
Lessons include: We must speak up for ourselves and others when we see something wrong.
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361. Zora and Nora vs. the Math Monsters
The forest monsters, Scushroom and Crabimedes, need your help in this fully improvised story. Just remember, math and magic don’t mix!
Lessons include: When you make up a story with a friend, treat every detail as a gift.
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66. An Interview with Abacus
Miss Karen and Mr Eric are moving this week, and we’ve made a very special episode to share with you all! Find out more about Abacus P. Grumbler and see if Mr Eric can survive his magic!
Lessons include: Titles and objects don’t make you what you are, thinking outside the box can get unexpected results
This remastered episode has higher-quality, better-balanced sound with new sound effects. It originally aired on February 26th, 2018.
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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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