What If World - Stories for Kids

Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
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May 29, 2023 • 22min

81. Olivia asks: What if Alabaster Zero got sent to What Is World?

When a stray spell from a frustrated fairy flings Alabaster into the real world, he’ll have to finally take responsibility for his own actions! Will he learn to take his job seriously, or will he be stuck at Mr. Eric’s house forever?Lessons include: thinking you’re good at something isn’t enough, you have to keep working hard in order to improve; when your goofy antics bother your friends, it’s time to give them a restThis episode originally aired June 18th, 2018.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. Catch Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PMChapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.Our 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.comWhat If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Our character artist is Ana Stretcu, and our episode artwork is by Lynn Hickernell. 
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May 22, 2023 • 21min

284. Zila asks: What if your dance teacher was a dog?

JFKat wants to take a Yoga class but ends up in a dance class taught by Fred the Dog. Can he overcome his embarrassment and learn to love dancing?Lessons include: As a wise woman named Amy Poehler once said, “If you can dance and be free and not embarrassed, you can rule the world.”; Embarrassment fades quickly when we learn to embrace our individuality and mistakes.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. Catch Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PMChapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.Our 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.comWhat If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Our character artist is Ana Stretcu, and our episode artwork is by Lynn Hickernell. 
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May 15, 2023 • 24min

283. Sazzy asks: What if kittens played the glockenspiel? (Lost Lynn Part 2)

When super fans Mamma Jamma and Glockenspiel meet Miss Lynn, their favorite musical artist, work slows to a halt at the Bakeroofactory. And strange things happen each time they play her songs…Lessons include: Helping others sometimes means letting them go their own way; what seems commonplace to you may seem extraordinary to others, and vice versa! Miss Lynn has three live concerts coming up:Miss Lynn on WDVX Kidstuff, Listen on their website at https://wdvx.com/listen/Miss Lynn at the Children's Festival of Reading, Sat, May 20 (Exact times TBA)World's Fair Park, World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916Knoxville Public Library's Children's Festival of Reading! Miss Lynn will be in the music tent. Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PMChapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.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. What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Our character artist is Ana Stretcu, and our episode artwork is by Lynn Hickernell. The Miss Lynn illustration is by John Haney.
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May 8, 2023 • 19min

282. Stump Miss Lynn! (Lost Lynn Part 1)

Miss Lynn gets trapped in What If World and has to answer Cthunkles’ trivia questions to escape. Of course, being Cthunkle, some questions are nearly impossible to answer!Lessons include: Good trivia should feel like a challenge but not an impossible one; we all feel left out sometimes and sharing those feelings can help us move on or get involved.Miss Lynn has three live concerts coming up:Miss Lynn on WDVX Kidstuff, Sat, May 13 @ 10:00 AM (EDT, UTC-04)Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902Miss Lynn on WDVX Kidstuff! See her perform live at the Knoxville Visitor Center or listen on the radio at https://wdvx.com/listen/Miss Lynn at the Children's Festival of Reading, Sat, May 20 (Exact times TBA)World's Fair Park, World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916Knoxville Public Library's Children's Festival of Reading! Miss Lynn will be in the music tent. Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PMChapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.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. What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Our character artist is Ana Stretcu, and our episode artwork is by Lynn Hickernell. The Miss Lynn illustration is by John Haney.
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May 1, 2023 • 17min

124. Jack asks: What if all of What If World had identical twins?

When Fred catches a “glowed” (think an especially shiny cold), he starts duplicating everyone in What If World with his magical sneezes!Lessons include: helping others out can leave them with more time and energy to play with you; taking advantage of others' care is not very caringThis episode originally aired on May 20th, 2019.Please take our short survey to help the show and earn a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card: surveymonkey.com/r/whatifworldJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldOur character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @whatifworldpodcast.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.
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Apr 24, 2023 • 21min

281. Levi asks: What if stovepipe hats had stoves on top?

Can the wizard, Professor Abacus P. Grumbler, really go a whole day without using magic? Maybe, if he goes shopping at the Monster Market!Lessons include: You can always find a way to help, though it might involve stepping outside of your comfort zone; when a resource is scarce, we’ve got to do our best to share it.Please take our short survey to help the show and earn a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card: surveymonkey.com/r/whatifworldJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldOur character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @whatifworldpodcast.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.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 22min

280. Elsa asks: What if it got so cold that everything grew fur?

Pixicato is bored of studying magic, so she takes a break with her friend Snurtle, the snow turtle. But when they get trapped in a Minotaur’s Labyrinth, will her magic be enough to save them?Lessons include: Every new skill you practice can help you find your path; as Pablo Picasso once said, you must “learn the rules like a pro so that you can break them like an artist.”Please take our short survey to help the show and earn a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card: surveymonkey.com/r/whatifworldJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldOur character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @whatifworldpodcast.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.
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Apr 10, 2023 • 20min

279. Desmond asks: What if a cat and a dog started a cooking show?

Welcome to another episode of inFredible! This time, Fred joins JFKat to cook all your favorite foods that start with P! Unless, of course, they come alive…Lessons include: Taking a break from plans and worries may help you discover a solution; sharing a meal with loved ones is a great way to reconnectPlease take our short survey to help the show and earn a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card: surveymonkey.com/r/whatifworldJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldOur character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @whatifworldpodcast.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.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 20min

44. Tallulah asks: What if cats could turn into vampires?

Have you ever heard the tale of the “Guy Who Cried Vampire”? Well, neither has hard-nosed detective Alabaster Zero. Can he and Fair Elise get to the bottom of this vampire mystery? And what's the deal with that cat?Lessons include: a dream come true may not be all you imagined, and your brain is better at solving mysteries than your gut.This remastered episode originally aired on August 28th, 2017.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, 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 at 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.
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Mar 27, 2023 • 22min

278. The Way Home (Guilds & Goblins #22)

Zach and Zizi finally find the portal home, but first, they have to get passed the Underlows. Can Scully and Cthunkle arrive in time to help?Lessons include: grownups make mistakes, too; you don’t have to wait until you’re a grownup to try to make a difference.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 dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Listen to all G&G episodes: 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-278.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, 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! hatifworld.threadless.comSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @whatifworldpodcastWhat 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.

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