241. What if you took a vacation in a sandcastle?
Fred the Dog, JFKat, and Abacus P. Grumbler fly to Why-Why-E to enjoy a vacation. But there own crabbiness gets in the way of them having fun.
Lessons include: sometimeswe need to endure something unpleasant to get to do something we really enjoy; when we let out our emotions in a healthy way, they’ll eventually pass or change, and that’s okay, too.
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240. What if a robot, a tree, and an opera singer started a band?
Harrigo’s singing gets the attention of some of What If World’s more musical characters, but working (or singing) together in harmony is harder than it looks (or sounds)!
Lessons include: Group activities can be fun and inclusive if we’re not always trying to run the show; plastic glitter is a microplastic but there are lots of nature-safe biodegradable glitter options out there.
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239. What if coffee made you tired instead of awake?
Professor Xiao, a powerful panda wizard, has come to teach a class on undoing magical mistakes… so of course, a few mistakes have to happen first!
Lessons include: not even adults are immune to the effects of peer pressure; people with dietary restrictions appreciate when you are sensitive to their needs
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238. Anti-Fools’ Ray!
When Alabaster Zero and all of What If World get struck by the Anti-Fool’s Ray, things start to get very… normal… It might be the detectives only chance to accomplish an otherwise impossible mission.
Lessons include: families take many shapes, but should always include people who love, value, and respect you; we cannot force other people to change, but that does not mean they get to treat us poorly!
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237. What if my cat, Dr. Jack Murphy PhD, had to tell the story?
Mr. Eric succumbs to Ghostcatsination! Fortunately, Jojo Fluffy Cat, Fred the Dog, and Dr. Jack Murphy PhD, cat therapist, are there to help!
Lessons include: Taking a break from screens and devices is important for kids and grown-ups alike; we all need to accept help from our friends and family sometimes.
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236. What if Cthunkle teamed up with a psychic cobra?
When Cthunkle and Fred are searching for the perfect Ain’t Bad Tricks Day gift, magical snakes start appearing and making it much more difficult.
Lessons include: Gifts should reflect your friend’s interests and passions, not just your own; give gifts for the joy of it, not to get something in return
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235. What if you got captured by Ninja Trolls?
It’s the 605th annual Troll Roll Troll Bowl, and non-trolls are being allowed to play for the first time! And by allowed, we mean forced…
Lessons include: With a little creativity, we can modify a game or sport so that all our friends are able to play safe and have fun.
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4. What if robots could turn into dragons?
Let’s take a trip back in time to the origins of Randall Radbot and Dracomax as we answer the age old question: "What if robots could turn into dragons?"
Lessons include: It’s important to ask for help when you need it.
This story has been fully remastered, with improved sound quality and effects. The original episode aired October 17th, 2016.
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234. What if Mr. Eric interviewed Harrigo the Tree?
This interview has everything: a Grandma full of caramel, a litigious spider, a ska band made of wind, and the chocolate-loving tree who brings them all together.
Lessons include: The forest, and all communities, are happiest and healthiest when we all look out for each other.
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233. What if Fred the Dog fell in love?
Fred the Dog has his very first crush, but he’s got a lot to learn about how to express his feelings. Can Fair Elise, JFKat, and Cleocatra help him find his way?
Lessons include: Even friends and family need space some time; if someone wants to be left alone, we should respect their wishes; sometimes our feelings can be much louder than our thoughts, and it’s important to take time to listen to both.
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232. What if it started raining elephants?
Everyone’s stuck inside ever since elephants started falling from the sky. Can Abacus save the day with an online magic class? It could happen!
Lessons include: Are emotions can feel like too much, especially when we don’t deal with them one at a time; what seems like magic to us is usually the result of a lot of hard work.
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231. Storyport #2: What if a donut had abs and liked to work out?
Fair Elise made a magical spreadsheet to help Fred and Abacus be more organized with her time travel. Unfortunately, it used up the last of her magic, and now they’re trapped in the past. Can Recap help them navigate their way through the flashbacks and back to the present?
Lessons include: it’s never too late for the truth; love yourself for who you are, not someone else’s picture of you
This full-length, original story, has four short clips from episodes 170, 92, and a patron only episode from January of 2018.
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230. Storyport #1: What if Abacus turned into an abacus?
Fred the Dog chooses the wrong wand to chew on, and, long story short, Abacus, Fair Elise, and Fred end up on an adventure into their own pasts!
Lessons include: everyone makes mistakes, but lying about them can lead to more mistakes pretty quickly!
This full-length, original story, has three short clips from episodes 124, 178, and 208, in case you want to enjoy a few blasts from the past.
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229. What if we could turn off gravity? (w/ Prabal Saxena)
We are joined by planetary scientist and NASA astronomer Prabal Saxena, who helps Cthunkle learn about gravity and the amazing James Webb Space Telescope, which launched on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2021.
Our special guest, Prabal Saxena!
Lessons include: science and discovery can take time, and we can’t let frustration and impatience allow us to make bad decisions; there are many paths to our goals, and some of those paths may lead us in new and exciting directions!
You can learn more about the James Webb Space Telescope by visiting jwst.nasa.gov and find out more about our amazing guest, Prabal Saxena, at prabalsaxena.com. You can watch the launch video right here.
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57. What if toys could read your mind?
Merry Ifmas and Happy Holidays! Scully the Squid has had a tough year and isn’t really sure what he wants, so Santaphant gives him a telepathic toy to help figure it out. Will Scully learn to speak his mind?
Lessons include: bottling up your emotions doesn’t gets good results, “boy” and “girl” toys have more in common than you think
This remastered episode originally aired December 18th, 2017.
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228. Dracoverse #2: What if everything started turning into LEGO?
Last week, Randall Radbot jumped into the Dracoverse, an alternate universe he’d accidentally imagined where dragons rule the world. Can he help Mamma Jamma, Poppa Moo, Abacus, and Dracomax, or will he get stuck inside his own imagination?!
Episode art by Ana Stretcu, with graphic design by Karen O’Keeffe
Lessons include: We’ve got to own our mistakes and work at being better; it doesn’t take a beard to be magical; there are safe and healthy ways to express our anger.
You’ll want to listen to 227. What if robots didn’t exist? (Dracoverse Part 1) to hear the whole story.
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227. Dracoverse #1: What if robots didn’t exist?
Long ago, Randall Radbot got his heart broken when he asked Mamma Jamma out to a school dance. Instead of dealing with his disappointment, Randall imagines an alternate universe where robots don’t exist!
Art by Ana Stretcu, Graphic Design by Karen O’Keeffe
Lessons include: We don’t have to share all of our painful memories, but we still have to learn to live with them; having a crush on someone doesn’t mean they will have a crush on you.
We’ll learn about Randall’s lost memories, see more of Mr. Beard, and share more adventures in the Dracoverse in the next story!
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226. What if paper dolls came to life and put on a show?
JFKat is recovering in the Whospital, and Fred the Dog and Alabaster Zero come for a visit. Will Jojo keep making unsafe choices, or will they find a way to play together responsibly?
Lessons include: It’s important to put safety before silly; it can be hard to speak up to our friends, but good friends usually listen
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225. What if Tuna interviewed Mr. Eric?
Tuna the Invisible Dog asks Mr. Eric some hard hitting questions… about tuna fish.
Lessons include: Imagination can feel real and help us experience new things; talking to others also takes a lot of listening.
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224. What if dragons breathed sprinkles? (w/ Jonathan Cormur)
All-star adventurer and wizard, Igneous Draconius (played by Jonathan Cormur) is a guest lecturer at the Observatorium this week, and Abacus starts to feel jealous…
Dorktales Storytime Podcast, narrated by Jonathan Cormur
Lessons include: It’s impossible to have everyone like you, but it’s always possible to find people who like you for just who you are; competition can help us challenge ourselves, and it’s important to remember that failing is part of growing.
Our guest, Jonathan Cormur, hosts Dorktales Storytime Podcast. Enjoy his great show for kids! You can also find him on social, @jonincharacter and @dorktalesstorytime on Instagram, and @dorktalesstory on Twitter.
Also, here’s a slew of resources related to autism. A huge thanks to Jodi Murphy and Kat R for compiling and sharing all of this!
Geek Club Books, an autism nonprofit to tell the stories of autism through the autistic lens
Videos (for both kids and adults)
Amazing Things Happen - good video for Neurotypical children to understand autism
Same Kind of Different Book - explaining to a child with Autism
Float - a Pixar short film about the filmmaker's experience as a father of a son with autism
Ask an Autistic - What is Autism - for adults
Autism Superpowers - kids sharing their superpower/sparkles
Fast Facts About Autism For Kids - kids sharing what autism is like for them
Autism Explained for Kids - Sesame Puppet explaining
Understanding Autism - explaining ASD for kids in school who have a classmate with ASD
Grownup Booklist:
Uniquely Human (also a podcast) - to help parents and adults
The Child with Special Needs (on floor time)
Engaging Autism (on floor time)
Beyond Behaviors
Autism and Gender (academic)
Worlds of Autism (academic)
War on Autism (information about ABA)
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