
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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Dec 16, 2024 • 25min
338. Colin asks: What if Dracomax got stuck in the 4th dimension? (Courage Meditation)
He’s done it now. The most enormous dragon in What If World got stuck inside time itself! Can he calm his fears with mindfulness and get himself unstuck?Lessons include: Consider your fear with kindness, courage, and curiosity; courage takes practice!Please Subscribe and show your Support!Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcastWant more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTubeEric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

Dec 9, 2024 • 25min
337. Aarohan asks: What if robots had emotions? (w/ Dagmara Sitek)
Our guest Dagmara voices Arrowbot, a young robot taking her first art class. Can she figure out how to share her feelings through art, or will she need help from Articus P. Thumbler?Lessons include: Art can help us express and understand our feelings; You are an artist if you keep practicing, no matter your ability level.Go to couragetales.com to learn more about “Cam Creates a Hero” and other great children’s books by Dagmara Sitek!Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTubeEric 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.

Dec 2, 2024 • 21min
90. Liliana asks: What if swim class was in the trees? (Remastered)
Larra Legend gets introduced in this ode to Avatar (the show, not the movie). Can the Princess of Penguins and the Princess of Pixies save a knight from the Princess of Pincers? Can Sir Squiggles learn to be grateful for their help?Lessons include: Everyone deserves respect; admit when you need help, and be grateful when you receive it.This remastered classic first aired on August 20th, 2018. Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcastWant more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTubeEric 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.

Nov 25, 2024 • 26min
336. Good Words World (w/ Miss Lynn)
Smartsy Fartsy takes us on a tour of Good Words World, where language comes to life. We learn about Idioms, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Euphemisms as we answer four of your What If Questions!Lessons include: There are countless ways to play with language; Be direct when you want to be understood.Head to misslynn.com to learn more about the Good Words podcast and Miss Lynn’s fantastic music!Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcastWant more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTubeEric 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.

Nov 18, 2024 • 28min
335. Magic Land #2: Alabaster Minus One
Alabaster Zero and Cramma Olm are stuck inside a tiny bubble, along with Cthunkle, who isn’t much help…Lessons include: It’s never too late to start practicing kindness; we can’t change the past, but our choices shape the future!Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcastWant more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTubeEric 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.

Nov 11, 2024 • 27min
334. Magic Land # 1: What if a mini ghost town was on top of a coffee shop?
334. Magic Land Part 1: What if a mini ghost town was on top of a coffee shop?The villains Wardrobe and Cramma Olm have taken over the world, but they don’t know what to do next.Lessons include: Our choices affect the world daily; power doesn’t bring happiness.Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcastWant more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTubeEric 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.

Nov 4, 2024 • 19min
185. President-Elect Part 2: The Hat Trick (Remastered)
Fair Elise and Alabaster Zero confront the villain challenging What If World’s election results!Lessons include: There is no such thing as absolute power; if enough people work together, no villain can defeat them.This remastered episode first aired on November 16th, 2020.Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcastWant more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube.Eric 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.

Oct 30, 2024 • 25min
184. Izzy asks: What if your hat was full of spiderwebs? (Remastered)
Poppa Loo’s News announces the next president, but then a mystery case of spider-web hats overtakes the people of What If World! Can Alabaster and Fair Elise get to the bottom of their latest case?Lessons include: Relationships grow and change as we do; wanting something doesn’t mean you are entitled to it.This remastered episode first aired on November 9th, 2020.Grownups in the US, our next election is Tuesday, November 5th. Visit vote.gov and make your voting plan today!Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTubeEric 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.

Oct 28, 2024 • 25min
333. Rory asks: What if pancakes were at a party and they fell?
Fred the Dog and Miss Karen join the fun as a pancake party turns to monster mayhem!Lessons include: We build resilience when we keep trying; syrup-drinking contests are only for pancake people.Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcastWant more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTubeEric 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.

Oct 21, 2024 • 28min
332. Nia asks: What if all the people turned bad?
When the wizard, Abacus, orders a magic staff from Cramazon, he gets more than he bargained for.Lessons include: Visualizing a positive outcome can turn nervousness into excitement; choices define you, not how other people see you.Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcastWant more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTubeEric 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.
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