

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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Jul 8, 2024 • 20min
320. What If Debate 2024!
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 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.

Jul 1, 2024 • 21min
319. Jason asks: What if a yo-yo had superpowers?
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/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.

Jun 24, 2024 • 25min
45. Lucy asks: What if a mermaid found a beautiful treasure? (Remastered)
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/whatifworldSubscribe 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.

Jun 17, 2024 • 20min
M.C. Detective Agency - Chapter 9 - Chemistry Is Yummy
Join the M.C. Detective Agency in a fun chemistry-themed adventure as they solve the Case of the Vanishing Van Gogh. Learn about polyatomic ions, enjoy Granny Eve's Chemistry Soup Experiment, and embark on an exciting adventure to save a disappearing painting at a rock concert.

Jun 10, 2024 • 23min
318. Alivia asks: What if butterflies could fly to the moon? (w/ Kristen Kim)
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.comJoin 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. 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

Jun 3, 2024 • 26min
317. Juma asks: What if trains didn’t stop? (Freddy Booboo Bear Part 2)
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/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. 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

May 27, 2024 • 25min
23. Emma asks: What if it snowed even in summer? (Remastered)
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/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. 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

May 20, 2024 • 23min
M.C. Detective Agency - Chapter 8 - It’s Ion Town
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.comClick 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

May 13, 2024 • 24min
316. G&G 33: The Idea Tree
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/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. 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

May 6, 2024 • 24min
315. G&G 32: What if crabs got psychic powers?
Listen to a thrilling adventure where characters embark on a quest to deliver an idea seed and navigate through a magical world with unique abilities. Join the exciting narrative as they escape through a cityscape, facing drones and a towering robot. Witness teamwork and collaboration in the conclusion of the adventure, along with shoutouts to young fans and a Patreon promotion.


