What If World - Stories for Kids

Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
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Oct 23, 2023 • 24min

6. Ryan asks: What if it rained candy? (Remastered)

In this newly remastered Halloween Special, Candy the Kid - a cowboy made of candy, naturally - joins us to talk about his love of eating candy... and why that isn't creepy in What If World!Lessons include: We deserve tasty sometimes foods, like candy, and delicious nourishing always foods, like stew; clean drinking water is a right for everyone.This remastered episode first aired on October 31st, 2016.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:What If World (or Mr. Eric)P.O. Box 4905Panorama City, CA 91412Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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Oct 16, 2023 • 23min

299. Naia asks: What if pirates fought a giant chipmunk? (Halloween Special)

Petey, Petrina, Potty, and Pauly the Pirate are on the hunt for Titi the Chipmunster. But is Titi dangerous, or is that just what everyone says?Lessons include: Not everyone on the internet is an expert; no matter your past mistakes, you can make good decisions today. Join our Patreon for a special version of this meditation, ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:What If World (or Mr. Eric)P.O. Box 4905Panorama City, CA 91412Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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Oct 9, 2023 • 15min

298. Abe asks: What if you could play crayons like piano keys? (Meditation)

Explore the possibility of playing crayons like a piano, embrace the present moment through mindfulness and creative activities, find joy in acceptance, connect with oneself without judgment, and discover a treasured musical instrument called 'crayano'. Exclusive ad-free and bonus versions of the meditation available on Patreon.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 18min

Bonus: M.C. Detective Agency - Chapter 2 - The Periodic Table of Ice Cream

In chapter two of our audio drama, Poppi and Ray meet Thomas Edison and learn about the Periodic Table. Ray also discovers a love of calcium. Can the kids help the Radium Girls in time? We’ll find next month in the exciting conclusion.  The M.C. Detective Agency is a comic book series written by Colleen Kelley, Ph.D., as part of Kids Chemical Solutions. It has helped kids get an early introduction to chemistry and master material taught at the college level. The four-part comic book series, along with activity packets and sample lesson plans, are available at kidschemicalsolutions.com Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld.  What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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Oct 2, 2023 • 24min

297. The Picnic Panic (w/ Meg Lewis)

Duri, a ghost with allergies, needs JFKat and Fred the Dog to help her face her fear of heights. Meg Lewis from the kid’s podcast, Storypillar, helps us tell the story!Lessons include: When our feelings are too big, it’s not a time for questions and lessons; talking out our fears with a trusted person can help them feel more manageableStorypillar (Ages 4-7) is a podcast for kids and their grownups. Sneak (an enthusiastic caterpillar), Bean (an introverted butterfly), and Meg (a human) tackle sticky situations, explore stories from all over the world, and pick up advice from listeners. Check it out at www.storypillar.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions & submissions with your grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:What If World (or Mr. Eric)P.O. Box 4905Panorama City, CA 91412What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 18min

7. Kylie asks: What if cats ruled the world? (Remastered)

Can you believe JFKat, Fred the Dog, and Mr. Mouser were all introduced in the same story? Find out what happens when Jojo Fluffy Kat gets put in charge. Now, with improved audio quality!Lessons include: If we want to make the world a better place, we’ve got to make it better for everyone! This episode originally aired November 7th, 2016. It has been rebalanced and edited to improve sound quality.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions & submissions with your grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:What If World (or Mr. Eric)P.O. Box 4905Panorama City, CA 91412What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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Sep 18, 2023 • 22min

296. G&G 25: What if dogs had opposable thumbs?

Our adventurers discover the source of the sneezing mystery; exploring tunnels with cereal and solving riddles; encountering stone elephants with a clue about sneezed babies; arriving in Dog Obelisk, a futuristic city for dogs with a giant diamond-headed projection.
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Sep 11, 2023 • 25min

295. G&G 24: The Riddle Rocks

Searching for their next clue, Alabama, Malador, and Swansong discover a mysterious cave full of puzzles and traps. Lessons include: Getting things wrong is a great way to learn; sharing our frustrations can make them easier to move past.Join our Patreon for G&G intro rules, ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldThis story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Start at 294 to get caught up on the latest adventure. Past G&G episodes include: 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279.Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. The Riddles for episodes 295-296 are from: weareteachers.comWhat If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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Sep 7, 2023 • 19min

Bonus: M.C. Detective Agency - Chapter 1 - You Can Fondue It!

Mr. Eric has been hard at work adapting a comic book for kids into an audio drama! Join Poppi and Ray as they learn about chemistry and travel through time to help solve a molecular mystery. The M.C. Detective Agency is a comic book series written by Colleen Kelley, Ph.D., as part of Kids Chemical Solutions. It has helped kids get an early introduction to chemistry and master material taught at the college level. The four-part comic book series, along with activity packets and sample lesson plans, are available at kidschemicalsolutions.com Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld.  What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com
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Sep 4, 2023 • 24min

294. G&G 23: What if every time I sneezed, someone disappeared?

People across Berend are mysteriously disappearing and Swansong recruits her friends to save the day. They encounter Alabama Hera, the Cyclops Gum Slinger, and Malodor, the Crab-Shark Smelladin. Lessons include simplifying games for everyone and de-escalation. The podcast is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries where characters play a tabletop RPG. The hosts discuss parenting and personal growth, and the characters investigate the mystery of the disappearing people

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