344. Cryptid Kids #7: What if the Hand Hydra was allergic to tea?

The kids discover the Hydra’s weakness! Will they use it to defeat the creature or help it find what it seeks?

Lessons include: Big problems take teamwork to solve; taking a break helps us face our challenges with fresh eyes.

This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided die (or d20), help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327, 328, 330, 331, 341, & 342 Cryptid Kids #1 to #6, to get caught up! 

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Eric andKaren O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer isMiss Lynn. Character art byAna Stretcu, episode art byLynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

40. Naomi asks: What if candy were good for you?

Whendiana and the Learninator are back to face another time-traveling candy crisis!

Lessons include: It takes a variety of food to help us feel our best; the effort we put into the things we care about makes us remarkable and unique.

This remastered classic has new sound effects and music. The original aired on July 24th, 2017.

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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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342. Cryptid Kids #6: In a Pinch

The Million-Hand-Headed-Hydra is pinching away the Observatorium, and even parts of What If World. It's time for the Cryptid Kids to call in some backup!

Lessons include: failure is part of every big challenge; mistakes provide information that can lead us to new ideas.

This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided die (or d20), help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327, 328, 330, 331, & 341, Cryptid Kids #1 to #5, if you’ve never heard a G&G story. 

Here are our four favorite would-you-rather questions. Ask your players these questions before playing G&G, and you’ll know what surprises will please them. For younger kids, ask one question per game. For older kids, ask follow-up questions to help you generate ideas! After every four or five games, ask again and customize the questions or change their order to suit your players better.

Would you rather:

Explore strange places or meet funny characters?

Find a rare treasure or learn a new power?

Solve tricky puzzles or face spooky creatures?

Train a sidekick or build an invention?

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Kevin Swanstrom wrote this episode. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

341. Cryptid Kids #5: What if G&G and What If World mixed together?

The Observatorium is fading away, and monsters are invading WIW from G&G. Can the Cryptid Kids help Abacus P. Grumbler save his school? 

Lessons include: Sharing ideas makes play more exciting; with effort and imagination, we can ensure there’s enough for everyone.

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, usually with a 20-sided die (or d20), help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327, 328, 330, & 331 Cryptid Kids #1 to #4, if you’ve never heard a G&G story.

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Kevin Swanstrom wrote this episode. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

178. Big Trouble for Little Freddy (Remastered)

Fred the Dog runs out of sticks, and desperate times call for desperate antics! What will become of our President?

Lessons include: Not all attention is good for you; there’s more to being a leader than getting your way.

This remastered episode first aired on September 14th, 2020.

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340. Lucia asks: What If Pirates Hunted for Vegetables?

Petey the Pirate allies with the Broccoli-headed swashbuckler Brock O’Lander, but will Petey enjoy hunting for vegetables?

Lessons include: It’s good to try new things, but you can’t force people to like something they don’t; people like what they like.

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Kevin Swanstrom wrote this episode. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

207. Beatrice asks: What if What If World had a potluck? (Remastered)

Petey the Party Planner Pirate puts on a potluck party, and there are a few surprises in store… also, a lot of candy casseroles. Then, unsurprisingly, the world gets taken over.

Lessons include: Everyone needs help sometimes, and it’s okay to ask; setting a good example feels terrific, but others won't always follow your lead.

This remastered story first aired on June 7th, 2021.

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339. Saffron asks: What if you got stuck in Dungeons & Dungeons? (w/ Tessa Flannery)

Dracomax and his pen pal, Nessie (voiced by Tessa Flannery), turn into figurines to save Fred the Dog from the dangerous game Dungeons & Dungeons! 

Lessons include:  If all you do is show off, you may miss your chance to connect with a new friend; with patience and creativity, you can change any game to be more inclusive.

You can hear Tessa voice more wonderful characters on Girl Tales! Enjoy Girl Tales wherever you listen to podcasts or check out their website: girltalespodcast.com

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Anna Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

338. Colin asks: What if Dracomax got stuck in the 4th dimension? (Courage Meditation)

He’s done it now. The most enormous dragon in What If World got stuck inside time itself! Can he calm his fears with mindfulness and get himself unstuck?

Lessons include: Consider your fear with kindness, courage, and curiosity; courage takes practice!

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Anna Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.