402. John asks: What if a dog and a detective went camping?
Talking Bears, mumbling Bearries, and fedora-wearing Worms are some of the friends Fred and Alabaster make on their camping trip. Mr. Eric and Miss Lynn fully improvise this story, inspired by your questions, and offer some pointers along the way.
Lessons include: When telling a story with a friend, it helps to talk to them about your ideas before you start.
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401. Amanda asks: What if you interviewed Miss Karen?
Detective Alabaster Zero will solve the mystery of how Miss Karen helped create What If World. Will he get to the bottom of her villainous plot against cereal?
Lessons include: We’ve got to be bad at something before we get to be sort of okay at it; it can be very fulfilling to figure out something on your own.
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343. Lincoln asks: What if the Learninator was interviewed?
We meet the Learninator’s whole family and discover the secrets of time travel. Get ready for lots of lasers and chrome!
Lessons include: family celebrates who you are, not who they want you to be; imagine the future you want, then start taking steps to make it happen!
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324. Inside the Clown Museum: Inside Cthunkle
We learn about Cthunkle’s world-dominating tendencies, the weird clown museum in his belly, and how he spends his downtime. Plus, big What If World news is revealed!
Lessons: Kindness takes courage; You already know a hero, and you’ve probably been one, too.
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323. Odysseus asks: What inspired Cthunkle to be evil?
Mr. Eric visits the Cthoffee Shop to sample some new flavors and learn more about Cthunkle’s mysterious origins.
Lessons include: You are enough, and you don’t need to listen to anyone who tells you otherwise; everyone has different tastes and ideas, which makes our world fascinating.
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113. Anika asks: What if you interviewed the Jammaloos?
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...
Lessons include: Everyone in the family has something to contribute; a little moment can be as special as a grand adventure.
This remastered episode originally aired on February 18th, 2019.
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234. What if Mr. Eric interviewed Harrigo the Tree?
This interview has everything: a Grandma full of caramel, a litigious spider, a ska band made of wind, and the chocolate-loving tree who brings them all together.
Lessons include: The forest, and all communities, are happiest and healthiest when we all look out for each other.
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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!
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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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 episode’s Alabaster Zero artwork was created by Ana Stretcu.
101. What if Cthunkle did his show, “What Is World”?
Cthunkle hosts this unusual episode. Could this be the end of What If World? Not if the next president and their new cabinet have anything to do with it!
Cthunkle, by Ana Stretcu
Lessons include: Handling disappointment is a really important skill for kids and grown-ups to practice; it’s important to make your voice heard, even if you don’t get your way.
This episode originally aired November 19th, 2018.
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101. What if Cthunkle did his show, “What Is World,” and interviewed Mr. Eric?
Cthunkle hosts this unusual episode. Could this be the end of What If World? Not if the next president and their new cabinet have anything to do with it!
Lessons include: Handling disappointment is a really important skill for kids and grown-ups to practice; it’s important to make your voice heard, even if you don’t get your way.
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