What If World - Stories for Kids

By: Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
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  • What if a dragon lived in my closet? What if there were a never-ending bowl of ice cream? Pirates, fairies, wizards, robots, and friends help Mr. Eric tell stories inspired by kids’ questions. What If World’s progressive stories will keep kids laughing while fostering curiosity, imagination, and resilience. Grownups, it's easy to share your kids' questions! Respond to our What If prompts on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, leave a voicemail at 205-605-WHAT, or email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com.
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  • 328. The Cryptid Kids #2: The Monster Machine

    328. The Cryptid Kids #2: The Monster Machine
    Sep 16 2024
    Scribno the Doodleknight, Penny Pasta, and Amara the Ocean Dragon return for another Guilds and Goblins mystery! Where are all the bug monsters coming from, and how will the Cryptid Kids stop them? Lessons include: All creatures deserve kindness, even creepy ones. This story is part two of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your What-If questions! Start with episode 327 if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or episodes 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via Patreon, email: whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, voicemail: 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.
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    30 mins
  • 327. The Cryptid Kids # 1: Guilds & Goblins Returns!

    327. The Cryptid Kids # 1: Guilds & Goblins Returns!
    Sep 9 2024
    A new G&G campaign begins! Can a Doodlknight, a Pasta Chef, and a young Ocean Dragon solve the mystery of the haunted golf course? Lessons include: Grownups can be slow learners; cities need more parks and fewer golf courses. This story is the first part of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your What-If questions! This is a great place to start if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or episodes 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via Patreon, email: whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, voicemail: 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.
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    32 mins
  • 326. What the If? An Intro to What If World

    326. What the If? An Intro to What If World
    Sep 2 2024
    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.
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Hello what if world

Hello I’m 9 and I love what if world my what if question is what if a 10 headed dog came to what if world and my brothers what if question is what if Hogwarts came to what if world. My favorite character is Fred the dog because he is so cute 🥰🥰🥰 My name is Bianca.

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I love it so much!!

I is the best I love it!!!!!!😁😁😁😀😀😄😃
it's great . this is the best episode.

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My name is Abby, and I love What if World

This podcast is amazing, it's full of wacko mayhem that just makes me crack up. My What if question is, what if fair Elise changed Zizi into a fairy? I look forward to a new episode each week.

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Please answer my question

Hi my name is Abby I am 11 my what if Question is what if if cat stole abucus p grumpler’s wand and brought my cats in to what if world (my cat tiger is black and fluffy my mancoon is named Felix he is orange

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I love what if world it's like my favorite podcast

I literally love what if world what if world like my favorite podcast I listened to when I go to sleep I listen to when I play sky I listen to when I play roblox I listen to it when I play genshin impact well I can't listen to when I playing roblox or genshin impact But I do listen to all the time my little Sis likes it So for your next what if world podcast Can you do What if Doughnuts got revenge on people. pls do it 😥

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Love it

I rate it it 5 stars because I love it Im so happy when there is episode and it is sooooooo good

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hello Mr Eric and all of What If World.

my name is Benny I am ten years old. my what if question is what if the identevil twins came back to lock up the originals. my favorite characters are Fred The Dog and JFCat. I Like Wings Of Fire. bye. love the show!!

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PLEASE ANSWER

Hi! My name is Charis (pronounced Care iss) and my What If question is "What if Fred went on a vacation with the Jammaloos'?" Thank you! Love your show!

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Hi I love your podcast! Please notice me!!

Hi my name is Leslin,I’m 9 years old.I love ballet and drawing.
I have been listening to What if world for 3 years.
My what if question is: what if JF cat and Fred the dog switched minds?
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