175. What if a girl and a bear were twin sisters?

When twin sisters start growing apart, can a strange curse help them work together again?

Lessons include: it’s important to speak your mind to your friends and family; voicing negative thoughts over and over again can make anyone start to believe them; trying voicing your positive thoughts more often!

When twin sisters start growing apart, can a strange curse help them work together again? Lessons include: it's important to speak your mind to your friends and family; voicing negative thoughts over and over again can make anyone start to believe them; trying voicing your positive thoughts more often!

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174. What if a pirate and a detective went on a mission together?

Alabaster Zero is tricked by Petrina the Pirate into going on a mission with Petey. Can they get Petrina’s secret envelope to safety?

Alabaster Zero is tricked by Petrina the Pirate into going on a mission with Petey. Can they get Petrina's secret envelope to safety? Lessons include: Making a new friend takes patience and a positive attitude; money can't buy everything, but it's important that we all have enough to stay healthy and happy!

Lessons include: Making a new friend takes patience and a positive attitude; money can’t buy everything, but it’s important that we all have enough to stay healthy and happy!

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173. The Wholympics!

Mamma Jamma and Poppa Loo are announcing the Wholympics, an undersea tournament of champions! Every competitor can wear a mask or even a disguise, so this story may have a surprise or two...

Mamma Jamma and Poppa Loo are announcing the Wholympics, an undersea tournament of champions! Every competitor can wear a mask or even a disguise, so this story may have a surprise or two... We're also checking in on some of our aquatic friends from way back in episode 45.

We’re also checking in on some of our aquatic friends from way back in episode 45.

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

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37. What if cats are rocket ships and you could turn into a polka dot?

Trying to beat the heat, Sniff the Cat and his friends decide it would be much cooler to play their big annual baseball game in outer space. But how do you fit a stadium full of fans on a rocket ship the size of a cat? 

Trying to beat the heat, Sniff the Cat and his friends decide it would be much cooler to play their big annual baseball game in outer space. But how do you fit a stadium full of fans on a rocket ship the size of a cat? This story originally aired July 7th, 2017.

This episode originally aired July 7th, 2017.

Lessons include: a quick fix is seldom the best fix, stick together when traveling, “beating the heat” also means thinking about global warming.

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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 week’s Dame Dot artwork is by Jason O’Keefe.

172. What if the “What if” was a secret? (Recap Recap: Part 3)

It’s all come down to this! Recap’s secrets will be revealed as we take one last trip back in time to Abacus P. Grumbler’s childhood.

It's all come down to this! Recap's secrets will be revealed as we take one last trip back in time to Abacus P. Grumbler's childhood. Lessons include: grown ups can be just as bad at communicating as kids sometimes; if your friend or sibling gives you a serious warning, it's probably time to listen!

Lessons include: grown ups can be just as bad at communicating as kids sometimes; if your friend or sibling gives you a serious warning, it’s probably time to listen!

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171. What if beds ate pickles? (Recap Recap: Part 2)

Can Recap truly be Abacus’ brother? Can beds really eat pickles? Sounds like we’ve got a lot to chew on this week.

Can Recap truly be Abacus' brother? Can beds really eat pickles? Sounds like we've got a lot to chew on this week. This story reintroduces Abacus' parents, who are no longer married. If you want to learn a little bit more about his family, make sure to check out 129.

This story reintroduces Abacus’ parents, who are no longer married. If you want to learn a little bit more about his family, make sure to check out 129. What if Abacus' parents came to visit and he accidentally turned them both into tomatoes? 

Lessons include: We have lots of feelings when there is a big change in our family, and it’s healthy to talk about those feelings; taking responsibility for our actions is part of growing up.

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170. What if dinos lived in a dog’s mouth?

We’re back to What If World for real, this week, and there’s a new baby in town! Recap?! Can Abacus survive babysitting this omnipotent narrator baby long enough for Fred to get his teeth checked? 

We're back to What If World for real, this week, and there's a new baby in town! Recap?! Can Abacus survive babysitting this omnipotent narrator baby long enough for Fred to get his teeth checked?

Lessons include: looking after a younger sibling, cousin, or friend is a big responsibility, and can be a rewarding experience; good dental hygiene is important for preventing the appearance of dinosaurs ;)

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169. What if squids squirted out jello instead of ink?

In our first ever fanfiction story, we learn about Squid Appreciation Day and Abacus’s favorite food. Thanks a million to Mya, who wrote this story to answer her little brother Gavin’s “What if” question.

In our first ever fanfiction story, we learn about Squid Appreciation Day and Abacus's favorite food. Thanks a million to Mya, who wrote this story to answer her little brother Gavin's "What if" question. Lessons include: There's no need to wait for someone else to tell your story!

Lessons include: There’s no need to wait for someone else to tell your story! You’ve got all the tools you need to imagine a great one, already.

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82. What if ninja turtles could fly and birds could cry?

Uh-oh, Cthunkle is back on What If World! Meanwhile, Charlotte Songbird starts feeling less special when she finds out that everyone she meets can fly. Upset, she finds her way to a place where no one deals with their emotions. Could it be another one of Cthunkle’s evil schemes?

Uh-oh, Cthunkle is back on What If World! Meanwhile, Charlotte Songbird starts feeling less special when she finds out that everyone she meets can fly. Upset, she finds her way to a place where no one deals with their emotions. Could it be another one of Cthunkle's evil schemes?

This episode originally aired June 24th, 2018.

Lessons include: constantly comparing yourself to others can make anyone unhappy; no amount of super-powers can teach you to deal with your own emotions.

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168. What if hats talked to ants? (w/ Melly Victor)

Melly Victor, host and creator of the podcast Stoopkid Stories, helps Mr. Eric tell a story featuring Princess Tia, a character from the Stoopkid universe. Can Tia help the ants make their queen feel better?

Melly Victor, host and creator of the podcast Stoopkid Stories, helps Mr. Eric tell a story featuring Princess Tia, a character from the Stoopkid universe. Can Tia help the ants make their queen feel better? Lessons: Small, thoughtful acts are often more helpful than grand gestures; Grownups need help too, sometimes Thanks to Little Passports for sponsoring this week's episode.

Lessons: Small, thoughtful acts are often more helpful than grand gestures; Grownups need help too, sometimes

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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 art is from Stoopkid Stories.