Eric O'Keefe 8/10/20 Eric O'Keefe 8/10/20

173. The Wholympics!

Mamma Jamma and Poppa Loo are announcing the Wholympics, an undersea tournament of champions! Every competitor can wear a mask or even a disguise, so this story may have a surprise or two...

We’re also checking in on some of our aquatic friends from way back in episode 45.

Lessons include: traditions aren’t limitations; persistence is more impressive than perfection, and more achievable, too!

Fresh new Merch available at the Imaginarium! Featuring artwork from Ana Stretcu: whatifworld.threadless.com

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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 is by Karen O’Keeffe.

Eric O'Keefe 8/3/20 Eric O'Keefe 8/3/20

37. What if cats are rocket ships and you could turn into a polka dot?

Trying to beat the heat, Sniff the Cat and his friends decide it would be much cooler to play their big annual baseball game in outer space. But how do you fit a stadium full of fans on a rocket ship the size of a cat?

This episode originally aired July 7th, 2017.

Lessons include: a quick fix is seldom the best fix, stick together when traveling, “beating the heat” also means thinking about global warming.

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Eric O'Keefe 7/27/20 Eric O'Keefe 7/27/20

172. What if the “What if” was a secret? (Recap Recap: Part 3)

It’s all come down to this! Recap’s secrets will be revealed as we take one last trip back in time to Abacus P. Grumbler’s childhood.

Lessons include: grown ups can be just as bad at communicating as kids sometimes; if your friend or sibling gives you a serious warning, it’s probably time to listen!

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

171. What if beds ate pickles? (Recap Recap: Part 2)

Can Recap truly be Abacus’ brother? Can beds really eat pickles? Sounds like we’ve got a lot to chew on this week.

This story reintroduces Abacus’ parents, who are no longer married. If you want to learn a little bit more about his family, make sure to check out 129. What if Abacus' parents came to visit and he accidentally turned them both into tomatoes?

Lessons include: We have lots of feelings when there is a big change in our family, and it’s healthy to talk about those feelings; taking responsibility for our actions is part of growing up.

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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 7/6/20 Eric O'Keefe 7/6/20

169. What if squids squirted out jello instead of ink?

In our first ever fanfiction story, we learn about Squid Appreciation Day and Abacus’s favorite food. Thanks a million to Mya, who wrote this story to answer her little brother Gavin’s “What if” question.

Lessons include: There’s no need to wait for someone else to tell your story! You’ve got all the tools you need to imagine a great one, already.

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Eric O'Keefe 6/29/20 Eric O'Keefe 6/29/20

82. What if ninja turtles could fly and birds could cry?

Uh-oh, Cthunkle is back on What If World! Meanwhile, Charlotte Songbird starts feeling less special when she finds out that everyone she meets can fly. Upset, she finds her way to a place where no one deals with their emotions. Could it be another one of Cthunkle’s evil schemes?

This episode originally aired June 24th, 2018.

Lessons include: constantly comparing yourself to others can make anyone unhappy; no amount of super-powers can teach you to deal with your own emotions.

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Eric O'Keefe 6/22/20 Eric O'Keefe 6/22/20

168. What if hats talked to ants? (w/ Melly Victor)

Melly Victor, host and creator of the podcast Stoopkid Stories, helps Mr. Eric tell a story featuring Princess Tia, a character from the Stoopkid universe. Can Tia help the ants make their queen feel better?

Lessons: Small, thoughtful acts are often more helpful than grand gestures; Grownups need help too, sometimes

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If you enjoy this story, you should check out Stoopkid Stories, which just finished its first season.

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Eric O'Keefe 6/15/20 Eric O'Keefe 6/15/20

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:

How to Raise Anti-Racist Kids: 20 resources for parents

Embrace Race: Hubs for discovering diverse children’s books

Donate to support racial justice: Split a donation between 70+ community bail funds, mutual aid funds, and racial justice organizers

Donate to Campaign Zero: Help end police violence in America

Donate to The Conscious Kid: Anti-Racist Children’s Books Education Fund

Eric O'Keefe 6/8/20 Eric O'Keefe 6/8/20

137. What if the lion and the elephant met up to get spaghetti?

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?

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Lessons: Learning to get along with different kinds of people can make you happier and more open-minded!

To learn more about The Lion and the Elephant, go to chibur.info/books. Use the promo code wiw10 to get 10% off and to get your copy signed by the author, M. Dorsett!

This episode first aired September 23, 2019.

We’ve added a few resources for to our linktree, to help us grownups start (and continue) having healthy conversations with our kids about race: https://linktr.ee/whatifworld

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.

Eric O'Keefe 6/1/20 Eric O'Keefe 6/1/20

166. What if trees go to school? (Alternia: Part 4)

Pixicato and Albatross Zero are off to meet Harriknow, the most knowledgeable being in Alternia. But Harriknow and his Intreenet aren’t as helpful as you might think.

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Lessons include: Right or wrong, if you feed an idea, it will grow; every good learner needs to be part detective; new experiences and connections are needed to bring new understanding

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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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Eric O'Keefe 5/18/20 Eric O'Keefe 5/18/20

Surfin Shout Outs!

Randall Radbot hosts this week, and we feature an original song inspired by our fans. Mr. Eric has put out about three months of new episodes, so he thought he’d give himself a little break. Turns out, making a song is a whole lot of work, too!

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Eric O'Keefe 5/11/20 Eric O'Keefe 5/11/20

164. What if Alabaster Zero got fired? (Alternia: Part 2)

While Pixicato searches for Fred the Dog in the land of Alternia, we meet Albatross Zero, a would-be detective who gets paired with a mischievous partner.

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Lessons: Unfairness can spread unseen, unless we learn to look for it; treating yourself and others well is one of the best ways to restore hope in difficult times.

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Eric O'Keefe 5/4/20 Eric O'Keefe 5/4/20

163. What if Pixicato went on a secret mission to find Fred the Dog? (Alternia: Part 1)

We’re really in a mess this week. Will Pixicato be able to find Fred the Dog, or is this just the beginning of a great adventure in the land of… Alternia?

Lessons: Optimism is a wonderful thing, as long as we do not ignore the problems around us.

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Eric O'Keefe 4/27/20 Eric O'Keefe 4/27/20

162. What if Fred the Dog bought the What-If-Mobile?

When Mr. Eric goes missing, Ms. Karen and Fred end up telling the story. Can they handle all the questions blasted out by the What-If-Mobile?

Lessons: It’s wonderful to be giving, but giving everything we’ve got won’t leave us enough to stay happy and healthy.

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Eric O'Keefe 4/20/20 Eric O'Keefe 4/20/20

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!

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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Eric O'Keefe 4/13/20 Eric O'Keefe 4/13/20

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!

Check out Story Pirates for more great stories, and join their free Creator’s Club for exclusive content updated daily for you and your kids to enjoy.

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Eric O'Keefe 4/6/20 Eric O'Keefe 4/6/20

159. What if there was such a thing as magic shoes? (w/ Scott Cranfield)

Author Scott Cranfield brings the Wise Bear to What If World. Can he help Bob the Blob find his confidence, or will it take a pair of magic shoes to make the difference?

Lessons include: When seen in a new light, a challenge can turn into an opportunity; confidence is always inside you, but it takes practice to learn how to find it

Scott asked us to give a discount offer to our listeners. We’re not making any profit off of this, just trying to help another artist whose release has been affected in these times.

Go to WiseBearStories.com
Click ‘add to basket’ followed by ‘view basket’
Type ‘whatifworld’ into the coupon code and click apply. The product will be reduced by 33%.
Click proceed to checkout

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Eric O'Keefe 3/30/20 Eric O'Keefe 3/30/20

158. What if everyone wore the same color clothes? (w/ Niki Smith)

Author and illustrator Niki Smith helps Mr. Eric tell a story where a Purple & Green striped horse has to save her school and friend from Ragged the Dragon.

Lessons include: Wearing different colors helps us express ourselves; no one is “supposed” to be mean or nice, but we can always choose to treat other people well.

Check out Niki Smith’s “The Deep and Dark Blue.” You can get your copy at Bookshop to support your local bookstore, or on Amazon.

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