129. What if you turned your parents into tomatoes?

Have you ever wanted to know what the “P” in Abacus P. Grumbler stands for? You can finally find out in this week’s magical outer-space adventure!

Lessons include: It’s okay for boys to be pretty and like pretty things; your family will always lovely you, even if the shape of that family changes. 

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This story originally aired on 7/18/2019.

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our associate producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. This week’s artwork was adapted from images off of clker - free clipart.

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201. What if a cat and a wizard were best friends? (w/ Mary & Tanveer)

When one best friend wants some space from another, is that okay? San Antonio based comedians Mary Picarazzi and Tanveer Arora will help us figure it out!

When one best friend wants some space from another, is that okay? San Antonio based comedians Mary Picarazzi and Tanveer Arora will help us figure it out! Lessons include: everyone needs a little space sometimes; it's great to be encouraging of your friends and their artwork.

Mary & Tanveer’s interview podcast for Grownups, available wherever you listen and on YouTube!

Lessons include: everyone needs a little space sometimes; it’s great to be encouraging of your friends and their artwork.

Mary Picarazzi and Tanveer Arora are late night comedians and friends to Mr. Eric. They have an interview podcast for grownups called Nobody Meet Somebody, where they have interviewed Eric and other great guests. It’s available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen! They also have a late night comedy show for adults every Friday at 10pm in San Antonio at the Blind Tiger Comedy Club. You can follow them on Instagram @tanveerarora @mapicarazzi @nobodymeetsomebody and @blindtigercomedy. 

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from audioblocks.com. This episode features editing and sound design by Dessiree McFarland.

190. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 2)

Cthunkle left off with the impulsive ghost of Ifmas Present. Will the wicked Squidopus learn the error of his ways, or will he defeated by a sludge monster?

Cthunkle left off with the impulsive ghost of Ifmas Present. Will the wicked Squidopus learn the error of his ways, or will he defeated by a sludge monster? Lessons include: Being kind and fair can feel like a sacrifice, but it's a very rewarding one; being unfair may not always get you punished, but it rarely brings you true happiness.

Lessons include: Being kind and fair can feel like a sacrifice, but it’s a very rewarding one; being unfair may not always get you punished, but it rarely brings you true happiness. 

Today, we’re sponsored in part by Faraway, a new short story collection from Amazon Original Stories. Five retold fairy tales—for adults—that take the happily-ever-after in daring new directions. The Faraway collection is available in audio and eBook format and Amazon Prime members listen and read for free. Download now at amazon.com/farawaystories

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What If World is made by Eric O’Keeffe with help from Karen O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from audioblocks.com. This week's Cthunkle artwork is by Ana Stretcu, with some Ifmas flair by Karen O'Keeffe.

189. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 1)

Cthunkle’s getting a surprise birthday present, a story where he’s actually taken over What If World! Of course, ruling the world may not be so fun when Cthunkle finds himself haunted by moralizing spirits...

Cthunkle's getting a surprise birthday present, a story where he's actually taken over What If World! Of course, ruling the world may not be so fun when Cthunkle finds himself haunted by moralizing spirits... Lessons include: Great wealth and power doesn't bring great happiness; we don't need to wait for the holidays to be kind to each other.

Lessons include: Great wealth and power doesn’t bring great happiness; we don’t need to wait for the holidays to be kind to each other.

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We’re sponsored in part by Faraway, a new short story collection from Amazon Original Stories. Five retold fairy tales—for adults—that take the happily-ever-after in daring new directions. The Faraway collection is available in audio and eBook format and Amazon Prime members listen and read for free. Download now at amazon.com/farawaystories

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What If World is made by Eric O’Keeffe with help from Karen O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from audioblocks.com. This week's Cthunkle artwork is by Ana Stretcu, with some Ifmas flair by Karen O'Keeffe.

129. What if Abacus' parents came to visit and he turned them both into tomatoes?

Have you ever wanted to know what the “P” in Abacus P. Grumbler stands for? You can finally find out in this week’s magical outer-space adventure!

Have you ever wanted to know what the "P" in Abacus P. Grumbler stands for? You can finally find out in this week's magical outer-space adventure! Lessons include: It's okay for boys to be pretty and like pretty things; your family will always lovely you, even if the shape of that family changes.

Lessons include: It’s okay for boys to be pretty and like pretty things; your family will always lovely you, even if the shape of that family changes. 

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What If World is made by Eric O’Keeffe with help from Karen Marshall O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from audioblocks.com. This week’s artwork was adapted from images off of clker - free clipart.