341. Cryptid Kids #5: What if G&G and What If World mixed together?

The Observatorium is fading away, and monsters are invading WIW from G&G. Can the Cryptid Kids help Abacus P. Grumbler save his school? 

Lessons include: Sharing ideas makes play more exciting; with effort and imagination, we can ensure there’s enough for everyone.

This story is part of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided die (or d20), help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327, 328, 330, & 331 Cryptid Kids #1 to #4, if you’ve never heard a G&G story.

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Kevin Swanstrom wrote this episode. 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.

178. Big Trouble for Little Freddy (Remastered)

Fred the Dog runs out of sticks, and desperate times call for desperate antics! What will become of our President?

Lessons include: Not all attention is good for you; there’s more to being a leader than getting your way.

This remastered episode first aired on September 14th, 2020.

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Kevin Swanstrom wrote this episode. Our producer isMiss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

207. Beatrice asks: What if What If World had a potluck? (Remastered)

Petey the Party Planner Pirate puts on a potluck party, and there are a few surprises in store… also, a lot of candy casseroles. Then, unsurprisingly, the world gets taken over.

Lessons include: Everyone needs help sometimes, and it’s okay to ask; setting a good example feels terrific, but others won't always follow your lead.

This remastered story first aired on June 7th, 2021.

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337. Aarohan asks: What if robots had emotions? (w/ Dagmara Sitek)

Our guest Dagmara voices Arrowbot, a young robot taking her first art class. Can she figure out how to share her feelings through art, or will she need help from Articus P. Thumbler?

Lessons include: Art can help us express and understand our feelings; You are an artist if you keep practicing, no matter your ability level.

Go to couragetales.com to learn more about “Cam Creates a Hero” and other great children’s books by Dagmara Sitek!

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Eric andKaren O'Keeffe make What If World. Our character art is byAna Stretcu, and our episode art is byLynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producerMiss Lynn. Our podcast art is byJason O’Keefe, and our theme song is byCraig Martinson.

332. Nia asks: What if all the people turned bad?

When the wizard, Abacus, orders a magic staff from Cramazon, he gets more than he bargained for.

Lessons include: Visualizing a positive outcome can turn nervousness into excitement; choices define you, not how other people see you.

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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.

222. Petey the Pumpkin #1: What if we are school buses’ breakfast? (Remastered)

We’ve got two short, Halloween-themed stories to share today. Will Zach and Zizi face their fears together?

Lessons include: Most things aren’t all that scary once we learn more about them; we may never feel fully ready to face our fears, and sometimes we have to take a little leap when it’s safe to do so

This remastered story first aired on October 25th, 2021. Supporters of What If World will get a bonus episode this week!

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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.

326. What the If? An Intro to What If World

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

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Eric andKaren O'Keeffe make What If World. Our character art is byAna Stretcu, and our episode art is byLynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producerMiss Lynn. Our podcast art is byJason O’Keefe, and our theme song is byCraig Martinson.

322. Alice asks: What if a robot became evil when you turned it on?

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.

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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.

321. Mia asks: What if Abacus got really good at magic?

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.

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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.

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.

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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.