384. Denim asks: What if Fred became a math wizard?
Fred the Dog, JFKat, and Dancey Pantsy have been looking for a home since last summer. Now they’re going to get help from their local library!
Lessons: This is an exercise in improv, with a grown-up and kid working together and agreeing with each other to bring you an amazing adventure!
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383. Callie asks: What if you met a T-Rex in the future?
Cthunkle, Thomas the T-Rex, and a Ghost Spinosaurus show up in this very special episode, featuring Callie as our guest.
Lessons: This is an exercise in improv, with a grown-up and kid working together and agreeing with each other to bring you an amazing adventure!
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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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190. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 2)
Cthunkle left off with the impulsive ghost of Ifmas Present. Will the wicked Squidopus learn the error of his ways, or will he be defeated by a sludge monster?
Lessons include: Being kind can feel like a sacrifice, but a very rewarding one; unfairness may not always be punished, but it rarely brings true happiness.
This remastered classic originally aired on December 28th, 2020.
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189. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 1)
Cthunkle’s getting a surprise birthday present, a story where he’s actually taken over What If World! Of course, ruling the world may not be so fun when Cthunkle finds himself haunted by moralizing spirits...
Lessons include: Great wealth and power doesn’t bring great happiness; we don’t need to wait for the holidays to be kind to each other.
This remastered classic originally aired on December 21st, 2020.
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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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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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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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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: kids can learn to take risks with guidance; in a peaceful world, we’ll still have a need for exercise, expression, and healthy competition.
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SME #36: What’s My Line?
A magical mishap makes Fred’s tongue stretch across the world! Later, Zach makes up a monster.
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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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SME #35: Mr. Mouser & the Maple Bee
A bee and a flower go searching the dark forest for something sweet. Later, Mr. Mouser helps Cthunkle find the elusive jumping coffee bean!
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