182. A Ballerdino Halloweeno (Guilds & Goblins #3)

The Whatventurers (thanks Sam E. for the name suggestions) are back to save their friends from a strange song that seems to be luring them into the mist!

The Whatventurers (thanks Sam E. for the name suggestions) are back to save their friends from a strange song that seems to be luring them into the mist! Lessons include: failure can be part of the fun, especially when you're playing a game with friends; taking time to feel sad can be very healing, and get you ready to feel happy and/or goofy again before you know it.

Scullen Bones designed by Karen O’Keeffe on heroforge.com

Lessons include: failure can be part of the fun, especially when you’re playing a game with friends; taking time to feel sad can be very healing, and get you ready to feel happy and/or goofy again before you know it.

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181. What if ballerinas met with dinosaurs? (Guilds & Goblins #2)

Zachimedes, Lowlandra, and Scullen Bones are back, trying to free their people from the accursed Trumpet of Travel. But when an enchanted caterwaul draws the players into a spooky mist, they’re going to need all their wits to survive! May the dice be with them!

Zachimedes, Lowlandra, and Scullen Bones are back, trying to free their people from the accursed Trumpet of Travel. But when an enchanted caterwaul draws the players into a spooky mist, they're going to need all their wits to survive! May the dice be with them!

Lessons include: playing the blame game can often distract your from the real problem; it’s okay to give friends and family a little space when they’re processing big feelings.

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161. What if Alabaster Zero got interviewed by Mr. Eric and JFKat?

It’s the interview(s) you’ve all been waiting for! Alabaster dishes on his past, JFKat interrupts (a lot), Mr. Eric starts to lose it, and that’s all before our special guest arrives!

It's the interview(s) you've all been waiting for! Alabaster dishes on his past, JFKat interrupts (a lot), Mr. Eric starts to lose it, and that's all before our special guest arrives! Lessons: we all want to be taken seriously sometimes, but that shouldn't mean we always have to act serious; it's okay to have more than one "favorite," or even different things you love in different moments!

Alabaster Zero by Ana Stretcu

Lessons: we all want to be taken seriously sometimes, but that shouldn’t mean we always have to act serious; it’s okay to have more than one “favorite,” or even different things you love in different moments!

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51. What if monsters were real? (Halloween: Part 2)

Petey the Pirate & Whendiana Joan finally get their turn to tell a story this week in the conclusion of our Halloween Special from 2017!

Petey the Pirate & Whendiana Joan finally get their turn to tell a story this week in the conclusion of our Halloween Special from 2017! Lessons include: sharing, patience, and teamwork get better results than show-boating; just because someone looks different doesn't mean they are bad This episode is brought to you by The Creeping Hour, a horror anthology series recommended for kids 8-12.

Lessons include: sharing, patience, and teamwork get better results than show-boating; just because someone looks different doesn't mean they are bad

This episode is brought to you by The Creeping Hour, a horror anthology series recommended for kids 8-12. Time to creep out!

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128. What if villagers got treasures when they made mistakes?

Zizi and Zach are back! This time, they’re trying to find a place to test out their magical powers. Where better than the Village of Mistake? Wait, I meant where worse? Gosh, we may be making more mistakes than usual this week...

Zizi and Zach are back! This time, they're trying to find a place to test out their magical powers. Where better than the Village of Mistake? Wait, I meant where worse? Gosh, we may be making more mistakes than usual this week...

Lessons include: It’s important to make mistakes so that you can learn from them; there are some things that aren’t safe to practice without professional adult supervision. 

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64. What if pictures turned into movies when you looked at them?

It’s Movietines Day and Alabaster Zero didn’t get a single card from his friends, not that the hard-nosed cop wanted mushy cards... At any rate, he’s determined to solve the mystery of the missing cards with his partner Fair Elise. Can you figure out the twist?

It's Movietines Day and Alabaster Zero didn't get a single card from his friends, not that the hard-nosed cop wanted mushy cards... At any rate, he's determined to solve the mystery of the missing cards with his partner Fair Elise. Can you figure out the twist?

Lessons include: you should tell your friends and family how you feel about them, and maybe show them with a nice gesture now and then!

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102. What if I was a unicorn and Fred the Dog found my fairy garden?

Fred has to figure out the secret to making a dog house fly, or else he’ll be late to his own inauguration! Fortunately a shapeshifting Finn Again and a generous Miracorn are there to help.

Fred has to figure out the secret to making a dog house fly, or else he'll be late to his own inauguration! Fortunately a shapeshifting Finn Again and a generous Miracorn are there to help. Lessons include: It's important to think hard when making big decisions (and to not let the small decisions slow you down).

Lessons include: It’s important to think hard when making big decisions (and to not let the small decisions slow you down).

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54. What if ninjas and pirates starting fighting over which chair they wanted to sit in?

Pirates and ninjas and robots, oh my! Mr. Eric tackles two questions this week, as Ninja Girlden and Petey the Pirate meet for the first time. They’re both so anxious about making a good impression that they end up arguing over a chair!

Pirates and ninjas and robots, oh my! Mr. Eric tackles two questions this week, as Ninja Girlden and Petey the Pirate meet for the first time. They're both so anxious about making a good impression that they end up arguing over a chair!

Lessons include: First impressions are tough, but giving someone a second chance is easy; being possessive can get in the way of fun and play

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