
What If World - Stories for Kids
Join Mr. Eric for imaginative stories sparked by kids' questions, fostering curiosity and resilience.Grownups, share your kids' What-If Questions, and we may use them in a story! Call our voicemail at 205-605-WHAT or email hello@whatifworldpodcast.com.
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Feb 27, 2023 • 23min
122. Winnie asks: What if board games could play themselves?
Winnie Winnie Worm Worm and Leo Riggelo go all the way to Lost Wegas in search of a place where they can play games without being judged.Lessons include: toys and games don’t have to be designated for girls and boys; playing with new and different kids is an enriching experience for you and for themThis episode originally aired May 6th, 2019.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldOur character art is by Ana Stretcu and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, 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. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

Feb 20, 2023 • 23min
274. Adella asks: What if Fred went to Iceland and his tongue kept getting stuck on the ice?
Fred the Dog is on a mission to find everyone who got lost on What Is World after the Time Vortex. Can he learn to accept the help he needs, or will he just keep licking ice and getting stuck?Lessons include: it’s okay to accept help; kids are not responsible for their grownups’ feelingsJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldOur character art is by Ana Stretcu and the graphic design for our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions or artwork with a grownup's help via twitter @whatifworldpod, fb & insta @whatifworldpodcast, email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, 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. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

Feb 13, 2023 • 23min
273. David asks: What if Candy the Kid and his Butterscotch Boots were trapped on Mars?
When Candy the Kid’s parents ask him to stop his wandering ways and work for them, he runs away, but he ends up trapped on Mars!Lessons include: It can be hard to say how we feel, but your loved ones will always listen; connection and curiosity guide us through conflict better than isolation and punishment.This episode refers to the Time Vortex, a strange phenomenon that displaced many characters in What If World. You can listen to this story as a stand alone, but to hear more about the Time Vortex, you can listen to episodes 267, 268, and 272 first.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSee great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions or artwork with a grownup's help via twitter @whatifworldpod, fb & insta @whatifworldpodcast, email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, 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. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

Feb 6, 2023 • 29min
272. Peter asks: What if grownups wore diapers and kids wore underwear? (w/ Mick Sullivan)
Mick Sullivan visits What If World—or should we say, Cthunkle Land? Can Mick endure the many strange rides of the cephalopod-themed amusement park, all while wearing a diaper…Lessons include: Originality isn’t about doing something entirely new, it’s about working your own passion and identity into the things you create.This week, we’re celebrating I See Lincoln's Underpants, a wonderfully fun and informative history book from Mick Sullivan, host of the acclaimed history podcast The Past and the Curious. Learn about some of history's most intriguing figures, and how underpants played a role in their stories. Buy it on Amazon today!Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe 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.

Jan 30, 2023 • 20min
157. Bruno asks: What if dinosaurs were alive today?
The episode is a fun story-telling activity, and there’s even a What If Story tossed in as a demonstration.Lessons include: we are all capable of telling each other fun stories; even the greatest treasure in the world can’t replace all of life’s simple joys.If you want some questions to use as story prompts, try our What If Question Generator!This episode first aired March 23rd, 2020.Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSee great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions or artwork with a grownup's help via twitter @whatifworldpod, fb & insta @whatifworldpodcast, email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, 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. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

Jan 23, 2023 • 31min
271. Alex & Anastasia ask: What if Cthunkle had an identity crisis? (G&G 18)
Swansong, Lowlandra, and Sir Loth of Hoth take on the Dessert Desert and the Cinnamon Citadel on their journey to save Zach, Zizi, and Scully the Squid.Lessons include: Grownups can’t protect their kids from everything; creative problem solving is always preferable to using force.This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. Listen to all previous G&G episodes: 176, 181, 182, 191, 192, 193, 199, 199 ½, 214, 215, 216, 217, 243, 244, 245, 263 & 270.Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions or artwork with a grownup's help via email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com 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. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Our character artwork is by Ana Stretcu with graphic design by Miss Lynn.

Jan 16, 2023 • 31min
270. Porter asks: What if you got trapped in Guilds & Goblins? (G&G 17)
Poppa Loo, Mamma Jamma, and Lola Rabbit are on a mission to save their friends and family from a strange game with unfamiliar rules. Can they learn to work together?Lessons include: When playing a new game, try to respect the tone and learn the rules; violence makes more problems than it solves.Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSee great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions or artwork with a grownup's help via twitter @whatifworldpod, fb & insta @whatifworldpodcast, email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, 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. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

Jan 9, 2023 • 22min
269. Cal asks: What if all the dragons, dinosaurs, spiders and snakes had a big party? (w/ Miss Karen)
After the Time Vortex, everything was supposed to go back to normal. Or maybe all the monsters were supposed to end up having a party at Mr. Eric and Miss Karen’s house…Lessons include: Having guests and being a guest can both be challenging; checking in and sharing feelings is especially important when our routine is disruptedJoin our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSee great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions or artwork with a grownup's help via twitter @whatifworldpod, fb & insta @whatifworldpodcast, email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, 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. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

Jan 2, 2023 • 23min
146. Eddie asks: What if you could get your wants before your needs? (w/ Craig Martinston)
“With your powers combined… with TIGERS!!!” Craig Martinson, creator of the What If World theme, is our special guest this week, and helps us introduce the Tigermon Universe ;)Lesson: All the awesome adventures in the world won’t be very enjoyable if your basic needs aren’t met; creativity is something we can all enjoy at any age!This episode first aired December 16th, 2019.Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSee great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions or artwork with a grownup's help via twitter @whatifworldpod, fb & insta @whatifworldpodcast, email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, 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. A big thanks to our associate producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

Dec 26, 2022 • 22min
268. Vivian asks: What if Fred rode a unicorn across the world? (Time Vortex Part 2)
Fred needs to save the world (from his own actions), but Dracomax has lost his magic! Stay tuned for a surprise ending. We’ll need your What If Questions to find out what happens next.Lessons include: Love, safety, and quality time together are priceless gifts; Daydreaming can lead to creative solutions and original ideas!Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSee great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.comSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions or artwork with a grownup's help via twitter @whatifworldpod, fb & insta @whatifworldpodcast, email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, 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. A big thanks to our associate producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.