331. Cryptid Kids #4: Escape the Haunted Hotel!

When Scribno the Doodleknight, Imara the Dragon Detective, and Penny the Pastapus try to escape the Monster Machine, they end up in a strange new world!

Lessons include: When others are in need, a helper tries to make a difference.

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 help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327, 328, & 330 Cryptid Kids #1 to #3, 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.

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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.

330. Cryptid Kids #3: What if a banana became a supervillain?

What do a banana and a Monster Machine have in common? Your questions and our dice rolls will help us find out. Also, Mr. Eric finally says the word you’ve asked him to speak for years!

Lessons include: Big problems require a lot of thought and teamwork to solve; we should talk about our bodies literally and ask our grownups questions if we’re confused.

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 help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327 & 328, Cryptid Kids #1 & #2, 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.

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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.

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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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.

329. Gracie asks: What if you could turn into TV characters?

Detective Alabaster Zero and Fair Elise reunite to track down the villain known as Wardrobe. Is Wardrobe responsible for all the fancy new costumes, or is everyone just exploring their style? We'll need your What If Questions to find out!

Lessons include: Playing as someone else won’t change who you are; style is what you like for you!

Listen to episode 314. Elliot asks: What if everything had a mustache? (Freddy Booboo Bear Part 1) and episode 317. Juma asks: What if trains didn’t stop? (Freddy Booboo Bear Part 2) to find out more about Wardrobe! 

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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.

328. The Cryptid Kids #2: The Monster Machine

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.

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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.

327. The Cryptid Kids # 1: Guilds & Goblins Returns!

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.

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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.

173. The Wholympics!

We’re taking a break from What If World’s regularly scheduled disaster to replay one of our favorite episodes in preparation for the Olympics! Mamma Jamma and Poppa Loo are announcing for the Wholympics, an undersea tournament of champions! We’re also checking in on some of our aquatic friends from episode 45.

Lessons include: traditions aren’t limitations; persistence is more impressive than perfection, and more achievable, too!

This episode originally aired on August 10th, 2020.

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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.

113. Anika asks: What if you interviewed the Jammaloos? (Remastered)

Mamma Jamma, Poppa Loo, Zach, and Zizi are all coming to the studio to answer some of your pressing questions. When every family member shines, Poppa Loo starts to feel left out...

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Lessons include: Everyone in the family has something to contribute; a little moment can be as special as a grand adventure.

This episode originally aired on February 18th, 2019.

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271. Alex & Anastasia ask: What if Cthunkle had an identity crisis? (G&G 18)

Swansong, Lowlandra, and Sir Loth of Hoth take on the Dessert Desert and the Cinnamon Citadel on their journey to save Zach, Zizi, and Scully the Squid.

Lessons include: Grownups can’t protect their kids from everything; creative problem solving is always preferable to using force.

This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. Listen to all previous G&G episodes:  176, 181, 182, 191, 192, 193, 199, 199 ½, 214, 215, 216, 217, 243, 244, 245, 263 & 270.

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