What If World - Stories for Kids

The ultimate primer for new and returning fans! Cthunkle hosts a Blarbecue and everyone’s invited! This story includes paper dragons, donuts, and everyone’s favorite long-tongued dog. Lessons include: It’s never too late to try something new; no one is a know-it-all on day one (or ever, really!) Start What If World on any episode, or find a collection of great stories with our curated playlists on Spotify: whatifworldpodcast.com/playlists 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 @whatifworldpodcast 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 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.

When Mr. Eric goes missing, Ms. Karen and Fred tell the story. Can they handle all the questions blasted out by the What-If-Mobile? Lessons: It’s wonderful to give, but giving everything we’ve got will not leave us enough to stay happy and healthy. The story originally aired on April 27th, 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 @whatifworldpodcast 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 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.

Randall Radbot becomes a jungle gym, which might bum out some robots. Randall teaches us how to change our programming with a Raditude check!  Lessons: Mindfulness helps us hear our negative thoughts without judgment; we can build self-esteem by fueling ourselves with more positive thoughts 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 @whatifworldpodcast 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 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.

We learn about Cthunkle’s world-dominating tendencies, the weird clown museum in his belly, and how he spends his downtime. Plus, big What If World news is revealed! Lessons: Kindness takes courage; You already know a hero, and you’ve probably been one, too. 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 @whatifworldpodcast 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 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.

Mr. Eric visits the Cthoffee Shop to sample some new flavors and learn more about Cthunkle’s mysterious origins. Lessons include: You are enough, and you don’t need to listen to anyone who tells you otherwise; everyone has different tastes and ideas, which makes our world fascinating. 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 @whatifworldpodcast 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 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.

What do magical mistake potions, evil robots, and Baby Recap have in common? They’re all a big part of today’s story!  Lessons include: Accept your past mistakes; remember what kindness feels like, and you’ll be more kind. 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 @whatifworldpodcast 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 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.

It's three-guests-in-one this month as Candy the Kid and both Butterscotch Boots join Mr. Eric and Miss Lynn to try their best to answer confectionery trivia! Stump Mr. Eric is a supporter-only show where Miss Lynn uses your What Ifs, trivia questions, and challenges to confound Mr. Eric and your favorite What If World characters. Share some trivia, ask interview questions, or give us the weirdest challenge you can dream up. Improv games, riddles, singing contests, you name it! Want more Stump Mr. Eric, plus kids podcasts for the whole family ad-free? 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.

We’re taking a break from What If World’s regularly scheduled disaster to replay one of our favorite episodes in preparation for the Olympics! Mamma Jamma and Poppa Loo are announcing for the Wholympics, an undersea tournament of champions! We’re also checking in on some of our aquatic friends from episode 45. Lessons include: traditions aren’t limitations; persistence is more impressive than perfection, and more achievable, too! This episode originally aired on August 10th, 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 @whatifworldpodcast 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 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.

In last week’s story (Spoiler Alert!), everyone got turned into robots at the end. Now Mr. Eric, Cthunkle, and Mamma Jamma must save the world by freeing everyone from Abacus’s mind control spell! Lessons include: If we always seek distraction, we will never grow; our feelings remind us who we are. 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 @whatifworldpodcast 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 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.

The Final seven candidates debate who should lead What If World into the future! Can your questions help us figure it out?  Lessons include: True leaders learn from listening to others; it takes courage to admit you don’t know something. Subscribe 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 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 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.

Alabaster Zero is lost in the World Pool! How will he ever find the mysterious villain known as Wardrobe? Maybe with a little help from his magic yo-yo… Lessons include: Curiosity can help you find your way; fear and anxiety can make you feel like you don’t have any choices. Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Subscribe 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 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 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.

Meet Meriah Caring, a mermaid who sets out to find a beautiful treasure during the storm of the century. But what happens when you find a treasure and no one else thinks it's beautiful? Lessons include: the greatest treasures aren't things, they're people; beauty isn't hard to find if you keep an open mind.  This remastered classic first aired on September 5th, 2017. Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld.  Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Ana Stretcu created our character art, and our episode art is by our producer, Lynn Hickernell. Jason O’Keefe created our podcast art, and Craig Martinson wrote our theme song.

Join us for File 4: The Case of the Vanishing Van Gogh, and help Poppi and Ray by learning about polyatomic ions. It’s gonna rock! The M.C. Detective Agency is a comic book series written by Colleen Kelley, Ph.D., as part of Kids Chemical Solutions. These comics give kids a fun introduction to chemistry concepts taught at the college level. The four-part comic book series, along with activity packets and sample lesson plans, are available at kidschemicalsolutions.com Click here for your free Periodic Table with Ions, and Granny Eve’s Polyatomic Recipes!  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.

Kristen Kim, co-host of Culture Kids Podcast plays Luna, a caterpillar who dreams of one day reaching the moon. She will learn lessons from an owl, a wolf, and her monarch butterfly siblings along the way. Lessons include: If you pursue your dreams, you will find people who share them; our differences are beautiful and important. Culture Kids Podcast is hosted by Kristen Kim and her son Asher. They explore a new theme each week, providing children a sense of adventure and a deeper understanding of different cultures. They have several episodes related to the moon: Moonlight Magic: Mid-Autumn Adventures, Spring Festival: Exploring LNY Celebrations in China (Part 1 and Part 2), and Embracing Tet Traditions: A Vibrant Lunar New Year Celebration in Vietnam! Find all this and more at: culturekidsmedia.com Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld.  Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Ana Stretcu created our character art, and our episode art is by our producer, Lynn Hickernell. Jason O’Keefe created our podcast art, and Craig Martinson wrote our theme song. Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

Alabaster Zero and Mustachery Inc. must find the monster of the week and recover the Mona Pizza! Listen to episode, 314, “Elliot asks: What if everyone had a mustache?” to hear Alabaster’s first adventure in the Freddy Booboo Bear universe. Lessons include: Examine your fears logically and be willing to step out of your comfort zone. Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Subscribe 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 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Ana Stretcu created our character art, and our episode art is by our producer, Lynn Hickernell. Jason O’Keefe created our podcast art, and Craig Martinson wrote our theme song. Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

Sneakers, why’d it have to be sneakers? Whendiana Joan is back to solve the mystery of Howswell’s lost alien and its sneaker-powered Snowship. Will the people of Howswell accept their newest resident, or will this snow alien lead the town to disaster? Tune in and find out! Lessons include: When we accommodate each other, we help our community grow. This remastered episode first aired on March 20th, 2017. Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Subscribe 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 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Ana Stretcu created our character art, and our episode art is by our producer, Lynn Hickernell. Jason O’Keefe created our podcast art, and Craig Martinson wrote our theme song. Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

Poppi and Ray finally find the treasure and meet the pirates. Can their knowledge of ions and ionic compounds save the day, or will Chlorine Clive take the treasure and rule the seven seas? The M.C. Detective Agency is a comic book series written by Colleen Kelley, Ph.D., as part of Kids Chemical Solutions. These comics help 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 Click here for their free Periodic Table with Ions! It’s also got some of Ray’s Rules to help you solve the case. You can also check out Chemistry Colleen on YouTube. 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

It’s the final showdown between Malador, Swansong, Scullen, and the Hundred-Headed Hydrant. Our adventurers must help the Idea Tree grow by feeding it warmth and hope. Can new ideas thaw out the fear that has frozen the world of Berend? Lessons include: We must take turns being leaders and listeners; we need all your big ideas to make the world better. 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. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your What-If questions! Listen to 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315 to get caught up on the current campaign. Past G&G episodes include 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279. Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Subscribe 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 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Ana Stretcu created our character art, and our episode art is by our producer, Lynn Hickernell. Jason O’Keefe created our podcast art, and Craig Martinson wrote our theme song. Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

Skullen Bones, Swansong, and Malador must get the Idea Tree to MacRuffin Tower. The only thing standing between them and the fate of the world is a city’s worth of robots and high-tech defenses! Lessons include: Fear can make people resist new ideas; even when we do our best, some things are still out of our control. 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. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your What-If questions! Listen to 294-296, 302-304, 307, and 310-311 to get caught up on the current campaign. Past G&G episodes include 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279. Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Subscribe 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 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 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. Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

Marsha and Marshall Mallow have finally gotten marshmallow-eating outlawed, but New What City is still a long way from Candy Equality. Can the Mallows win over the masses, or will everyone be too distracted by their cute voices? Also, there's a Griffin! Lessons include: Every voice matters; if someone is being treated unfairly, it’s up to you to speak out.  The remastered classic first aired on August 14th, 2017. Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Subscribe 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 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 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. Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com