223. Petey the Pumpkin #2: What if a dog was a dentist? (Remastered)

It's a bonus drop to finish our remastered two-part Halloween Special! Mamma Jamma meets her new dentist, and a surprise special guest gets transformed again and again!

Lessons include: listening to the dentist can help us avoid uncomfortable future visits; big or small, everyone is afraid of something

This remastered story first aired on November 1st, 2021. Supporters of What If World will get a bonus episode this week!

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42. Lucia asks: What if eating marshmallows was against the law? (Remastered)

Marsha and Marshall Mallow have finally gotten marshmallow-eating outlawed, but New What City is still a long way from Candy Equality. Can the Mallows win over the masses, or will everyone be too distracted by their cute voices? Also, there's a Griffin!

Lessons include: Every voice matters; if someone is being treated unfairly, it’s up to you to speak out. 

The remastered classic first aired on August 14th, 2017.

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309. Eleanor asks: What if Fred the Dog and JFKat turned into superheroes?

Welcome to Tin City, where Robotongue meets a confused Catman who claims to be someone called JFKat. The Worldpool has brought us to a new universe this week, but you’ll hear some familiar friends.

Lessons include: if everyone stood up for kindness and justice, we wouldn’t need superheroes; meeting someone new can challenge your old ideas. 

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97. The Presidential Debate! (Remastered)

The final 6 presidential candidates will have to answer your questions if they want to get the job! Unfortunately, Mr. Eric’s never run a debate before… how bad could it be? 

Lessons include: Whether you’re a president, or a tiny talking mouse, your ideas and efforts can make a big difference; Everyone needs help sometimes, and leaders need the most help! 

This episode originally aired 10/15/2018.

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260. Adrian asks: What if someone had every superhero power?

The Mazked Azenger arrives, and she’s ready to solve all of What If World’s problems in a flash… but why does it seem like What If World is having more problems than usual?

Lessons include: Solving small problems is important, even if it’s not always exciting; If we learn to empower each other, nobody needs to feel powerless.

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This story was pitched and outlined by our friend Molly Murphy, a writer for the Dorktales Storytime Podcast.

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258. Griffin asks: What if a mouse ate a very very very spicy donut? (Story Search Part 2)

The storybooks are missing, but JFKat and Poppa Loo still have their stories to tell. Can they bring back imagination, or will they get distracted by pranks?

Lessons include: Think carefully before playing tricks on your friends; even grownups having trouble communicating with each other sometimes, but patience and understanding goes a long way.

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73. What if all my friends teamed up to save the sun?

Our Earth Day special is tying up some loose ends from a story long ago, which ended with the sun getting stolen! Too bad most of What If World is SOLAR POWERED… but maybe that’s the least of their troubles. Can Petrina, Abacus, JFKat, and Mr. Mouser get the sun back from the clutches of the not-so-dreaded Phoenix Taco?!

Lessons include: renewable energy is plentiful enough to power a whole world; if you have a caring elder or grandparent in your life, they are deserving of your respect and gratitude.

This episode originally aired April 23rd, 2018.

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230. What if Abacus turned into an abacus? (Storyport Part 1)

Fred the Dog chooses the wrong wand to chew on, and, long story short, Abacus, Fair Elise, and Fred end up on an adventure into their own pasts! 

Lessons include: everyone makes mistakes, but lying about them can lead to more mistakes pretty quickly! 

This full-length, original story, has three short clips from episodes 124, 178, and 208, in case you want to enjoy a few blasts from the past.

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223. What if a dog was a dentist? (Petey the Pumpkin Part 2)

In the final installment of our two part Halloween Special, Mamma Jamma meets her new dentist, and a surprise special guest gets transformed again and again and again!

Lessons include: listening to the dentist can help us avoid uncomfortable future visits; big or small, everyone is afraid of something

Artwork by Jason O’Keefe

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211. Snail Mail Stories

Fair Elise and Petey the Press Secretey hold are holding a press conference to answer some of your snail mail questions. Will things devolve into utter chaos as the questions pile up? Almost definitely ;)

Lessons include: Thinking of conflict as Good vs. Bad can keep you from understanding both sides; 500 cans is too much tuna...

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