

What If World - Stories for Kids
Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
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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Mar 30, 2026 • 24min
389. Felix asks: What if the world is an apple being eaten by a space giant?
The crew of the Squidship Squiggler must save the planet of Applonia from a hungry moon! Or is it the other way around?
Lessons include: All kinds of life are precious; with compromise and cooperation, all creatures can learn to live in peace.
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Eric 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.

Mar 23, 2026 • 29min
388. Dude, Where’s My Broom? (Cryptid Kids #17)
Abacus P. Grumbler runs the adventure today, as the Cryptid Kids track down clues at a magical college full of snakes, goblins, and SUSPECTS!
Lessons include: This G&G adventure shows you how to run a simple, fun TTRPG mystery for kids.
Mystery Snacks, a family-focused TTRPG sourcebook, is available for pre-order! Get "Dude, Where’s My Broom” and seven other easy-to-run adventures for kids at mystery-snacks.backerkit.com. A huge thanks to our friend Steph C. of TTRPGkids.com for letting us use their adventure to inspire this story!
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Share questions with a grownup's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)
Eric 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.

Mar 19, 2026 • 22min
SME #40: Septuple Axel
Miss Lynn and Fred show off their ice-skating routine to celebrate the Winter Olympics, and Cthunkle shows Mr. Eric how to limber up!
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Share trivia, ask interview questions, or give us the weirdest challenge you can dream up. Improv games, riddles, singing contests, you name it! Email Stumpers to hello@whatifworldpodcast.com with your grownup's permission. Please use "Stump" in the subject line and share the answers to your trivia questions.
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 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.

Mar 16, 2026 • 20min
151. What if holidays flew onto Mount Everest?
Dracomax is sick, but he’s determined to wait until the next holiday to feel better. Trouble is, the holidays have disappeared! JFKat and Patty Pan head off to find the missing days, while Abacus and Lola Rabbit stay behind to help Dracomax feel better.
Lessons: We don’t need to wait for the holidays to make us feel better; big feelings are not something to ignore or feel ashamed of
This story has been remastered with new FX, smoother vocals, and better-balanced music. It originally aired on February 3rd, 2020.
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Share questions with a grownup's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)
Eric 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.

Mar 9, 2026 • 23min
387. Lucian asks: What if Alabaster Zero became a flower farmer?
Alabaster is forced into a very long vacation and reveals a secret superpower!
Lessons: We don’t have to be who people expect us to be; taking a break can help us see in a new light
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Share questions with a grownup's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)
Eric 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.

Mar 2, 2026 • 22min
386. Emma asks: What if Fred found a ball that could make him teleport? (w/ Kevin Del Aguila)
Join us for a Tuna Tune with special guest Kevin Del Aguila, bookwriter and lyricist for the amazing Dog Man: The Musical and Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical! Adventure across What If World and beyond as Fred & JFK finally find a home!
Lessons include: Travel can be tiring, but it’s a great way to make new discoveries and connections!
Find out when Dog Man: The Musical, Cat Kid: The Musical, and the Click Clack Moo musical are touring near you at twusa.org.
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Eric 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.

Feb 23, 2026 • 18min
385. Evie asks: What if there was a chicken who was also a knight?
Grab your Buggy Board and join us at the beach! Can Hudson the chicken knight solve the mystery of the missing beach bug? Only with your help!
Lessons include: Leave shells and rocks on the beach; Every creature deserves a home! 2
We’re selling merch to raise money for the ACLU. Check out our shop for a limited time!
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Share questions with a grownup's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)
Eric 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.

Feb 16, 2026 • 21min
17. Jacob asks: What if cars could fly?
Come to Jalopo’s workshop and meet Pintopio, a flying car who wants to be a real baseball player! Will he succeed? Poppa Loo doesn’t seem to think so, but when has he ever been right about anything?
Lessons: Our world becomes more amazing the more inclusive we make it; we can all find a way to enjoy movement.
This remastered episode features new effects, music, and a freshened audio mix! It originally aired on February 16th, 2016.
We’re selling one-of-a-kind merch collections to raise money for the ACLU. Half of the proceeds go to them, and shipping is included in the price! Check out our shop for a limited time!
Subscribe, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards!
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
Share questions with a grownup's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)
Eric 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.

Feb 9, 2026 • 20min
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!
his week, we’re teaming up with TTRPGKids to tell you about Mystery Snacks, a collection of easy-to-use all-ages TTRPG mysteries funding right now on BackerKit.
This game features drop-in scenarios that serve up cozy, silly, and twisty whodunit vibes to your table.
Follow the campaign here: tinyurl.com/MystrySnks1
Subscribe, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards!
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
Share questions with a grownup's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)
Eric 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.

Feb 2, 2026 • 18min
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!
We’re selling one of a kind merch collections to raise money for the ACLU. Half of the proceeds go to them, and shipping is included in the price! Check out our shop for a limited time!
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
Share questions with a grownup's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)
Eric 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.


