What If World

a story podcast for kids

 

What If World is a storytelling podcast for kids. Each week, Mr. Eric takes a "what if?" question from a friend and spins it into a story just for you!

41. What if I had a carnival at my house?

Cthunkle is back and trying to invade the real world via a carnival at Drew’s house. But can a What If World story even happen on What IS World? Find out for yourself!

Cthunkle is back and trying to invade the real world via a carnival at Drew's house. But can a What If World story even happen on What IS World? Find out for yourself! Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a better chance of having your question answered, and more!

Been eyeing a t-shirt? Trying to figure out what will make your kid's birthday extra special this year? Check out the What If World threadless store!

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By kulayan3d on DeviantArt

We're a free podcast! Please help us out if you can:

  • Visit our Patreon page - become a member at just $2 a month and get access to special What If World stories and live streams. Other rewards include swag, one-on-one Google Hangouts with Mr. Eric (just like Teddy's in today's episode!), episode workbooks and more!

  • Buy a t-shirt, mug, beach towel or a bunch of other fun What If World items at our Threadless store!

  • Share What If World with a friend who loves stories.

  • Call 205-605-WHAT with a What If Question, an interview question for one of WiW’s many characters, or a comment on one of our past stories.

  • Share your What If World art on Facebook, on Twitter @whatifworldpod, or by Email!

40. What if candy was good for you?

Remember when Whendiana Joan became a trio of time traveling sisters in order to save the world from a never ending bowl of ice cream? Well, it's a thing that happened, and now Dr. Joan, Miss Whendy, and Ana are back to face another candy crisis!

Remember when Whendiana Joan became a trio of time traveling sisters in order to save the world from a never ending bowl of ice cream? Well, it's a thing that happened, and now Dr. Joan, Miss Whendy, and Ana are back to face another candy crisis!

Like our show? We like doing it for you! There are a bunch of ways you can support What If World and help us ensure that we can continue to tell awesome stories:

  • Visit our Patreon page - become a member at just $2 a month and get access to special What If World stories and live streams. Other rewards include swag, one-on-one Google Hangouts with Mr. Eric (just like Teddy's in today's episode!), episode workbooks and more!

  • Buy a t-shirt, mug, beach towel or a bunch of other fun What If World items at our Threadless store!

  • Share What If World with a friend who loves stories.

  • Call 205-605-WHAT with a What If Question, an interview question for one of WiW’s many characters, or a comment on one of our past stories.

  • Share your What If World art on Facebook, on Twitter @whatifworldpod, or by Email!

39. What if ninjas could turn into animals? (w/ Teddy)

On his first day of Ninjagarten, Teddy thinks he’s already the best ninja ever, but he’s got a lot to learn before he can turn into an animal like his teacher, Good Climber.

On his first day of Ninjagarten, Teddy thinks he's already the best ninja ever, but he's got a lot to learn before he can turn into an animal like his teacher, Good Climber.

Lessons include: it takes time and effort to master a skill, imagination can help you sympathize with others, some learning needs to happen independently

Like our show? We like doing it for you! There are a bunch of ways you can support What If World and help us ensure that we can continue to tell awesome stories:

  • Visit our Patreon page - become a member at just $2 a month and get access to special What If World stories and live streams. Other rewards include swag, one-on-one Google Hangouts with Mr. Eric (just like Teddy's in today's episode!), episode workbooks and more!

  • Buy a t-shirt, mug, beach towel or a bunch of other fun What If World items at our Threadless store!

  • Write a review of What If World on Apple Podcasts.

  • Share What If World with a friend who loves stories.

  • Call 205-605-WHAT with a What If Question, an interview question for one of WiW’s many characters, or a comment on one of our past stories.

  • Share your What If World art on Facebook, on Twitter @whatifworldpod, or by Email!

Picture by Emil Nyström

Picture by Emil Nyström

38. What if werewolves and unicorns were real and everyone had a unicorn as a pet?

It's Zack and Zizi's turn to hit the road as they ride their new unicorn pets all the way to Wizarding School. With Abacus P. Grumbled as headmaster, what could possibly go wrong?

It's Zack and Zizi's turn to hit the road as they ride their new unicorn pets all the way to Wizarding School. With Abacus P. Grumbled as headmaster, what could possibly go wrong?

Lessons include: unorthodox problem solving can be fun, keeping a pet is a lot of work, giving a little means a lot (especially if you do it regularly)

Like our show? We like doing it for you! There are a bunch of ways you can support What If World and help us ensure that we can continue to tell awesome stories:

  • Visit our Patreon page - become a member at just $2 a month and get access to special What If World stories and live streams. Other rewards include free swag, one-on-one Google Hangouts with Mr. Eric, free worksheets and more!

  • Buy a t-shirt, mug, beach towel or a bunch of other fun What If World items at our Threadless store!

  • Write a review of What If World on Apple Podcasts.

  • Share What If World with a friend who loves stories.

  • Call 205-605-WHAT with a What If Question, an interview question for one of WiW’s many characters, or a comment on one of our past stories.

  • Share your What If World art on Facebook, on Twitter @whatifworldpod, or by Email!

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

Each member of the Kids Listen community is theming an episode around summer travel this July! Check out more summer travel podcasts at the Kids Listen app to discover your new favoirte show!

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?  

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

Like our show? We like doing it for you! There are a bunch of ways you can support What If World and help us ensure that we can continue to tell awesome stories:

  • Visit our Patreon page - become a member at just $2 a month and get access to special What If World stories and live streams. Other rewards include free swag, one-on-one Google Hangouts with Mr. Eric, free worksheets and more!

  • Write a review of What If World on Apple Podcasts.

  • Share What If World with a friend who loves stories.

  • Call 205-605-WHAT with a What If Question, an interview question for one of WiW’s many characters, or a comment on one of our past stories.

  • Share your What If World art on Facebook, on Twitter @whatifworldpod, or by Email!

Plus, check out our Threadless store where you can buy a t-shirtmugbeach towel or a bunch of other fun What If World items!

Want more content about cats flying??? Check out this awesome Story Pirates video from 2007!

36. What if paw patrol were big and knights were small? (Where is JFKat: Part 2)

JFKat has been missing for ten whole episodes! Can Fred the Pug lead the Fur Force to the rescue? Maybe if he gets some big help from some little knights.

JFKat has been missing for ten whole episodes! Can Fred the Pug lead the Fur Force to the rescue? Maybe if he gets some big help from some little knights.

Lessons include: face your fears by learning more about them, immigration can be challenging, even grown ups are often afraid

(And once you've listened don't forget to check out below the episode for links to our brand new Patreon page and Threadless store!)

Like our show? We like doing it for you! There are a bunch of ways you can support What If World and help us ensure that we can continue to tell awesome stories:

  • Visit our Patreon page - become a member at just $2 a month and get access to special What If World stories and live streams. Other rewards include free swag, one-on-one Google Hangouts with Mr. Eric, free worksheets and more!

  • Buy a t-shirt, mug, beach towel or a bunch of other fun What If World items at our Threadless store!

  • Write a review of What If World on Apple Podcasts.

  • Share What If World with a friend who loves stories.

  • Call 205-605-WHAT with a What If Question, an interview question for one of WiW’s many characters, or a comment on one of our past stories.

  • Share your What If World art on Facebook, on Twitter @whatifworldpod, or by Email!

35. What if humans found an alien spaceship and what if houses built themselves?

Zack and Zizi investigate a strange new house in their local park, only to learn that it's some kind of thinking spaceship! When space-houses start springing up everywhere, the kids need to call an old friend for help: Peter the Realtor (aka Petey the Pirate).  

Zack and Zizi investigate a strange new house in their local park, only to learn that it's some kind of thinking spaceship! When space-houses start springing up everywhere, the kids need to call an old friend for help: Peter the Realtor (aka Petey the Pirate).

Lessons include: always let your parents know where you're headed, think about the environment when building, be smart and careful when meeting new people and places

Please help What If World grow!

  • Write a review on Apple Podcasts, share with a friend who loves stories.

  • Call 205-605-WHAT with a What If Question, an interview question for one of WiW’s many characters, or a comment on one of our past stories.

  • Share your What If World art on Facebook, @whatifworldpod, or by Email!

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By timkir on DeviantArt

34. What if I could jump through my tv and jump into minecraft world?

When Pixiecato gets her very first video game, her parents forget to buy her a console to play it on! The young fairy uses her magic to jump into an unfamiliar world, but will she ever be able to jump back out?

When Pixicato gets her very first video game, her parents forget to buy her a console to play it on! The young fairy uses her magic to jump into an unfamiliar world, but will she ever be able to jump back out?

Lessons include: try not to get stuck on your screen, make sure to spend quality time with your friends and family, learning a new skill takes patience and curiosity

Please help What If World grow!

  • Write a review on Apple Podcasts, share with a friend who loves stories.

  • Call 205-605-WHAT with a What If Question, an interview question for one of WiW’s many characters, or a comment on one of our past stories.

  • Share your What If World art on Facebook, @whatifworldpod, or by Email!

33. What if snakes had feathers and birds had scales? (with Karen Marshall)

It’s our very first Guest Story! Miss Karen (WiW’s editor/producer) and Mr. Eric team up to tell a story about fashion, acceptance… and dragons? When birds and snakes trade feathers and scales, the now cuddly snakes turn into New What City’s hottest new wardrobe accessory. Can the scaly birds save their feathery friends? Let’s find out!

It's our very first Guest Story! Ms. Karen (WiW's editor/producer) and Mr. Eric team up to tell a story about fashion, acceptance... and dragons? When birds and snakes trade feathers and scales, the now cuddly snakes turn into New What City's hottest new wardrobe accessory.

Lessons include: embrace who you are on the inside, don't take credit for other people's work, fashion trends don’t have to be cruel, try to learn about other cultures wherever you go

Please help What If World grow!

  • Write a review on Apple Podcasts, share with a friend who loves stories.

  • Call 205-605-WHAT with a What If Question, an interview question for one of WiW’s many characters, or a comment on one of our past stories.

  • Share your What If World art on Facebook, @whatifworldpod, or by Email!

32. What if sharks had legs? (Shark Wars: Part 1)

In Mr. Eric’s undersea ode to Star Wars, Luka Seawalker must master the Dorse if he ever wants to bring down the Shellactic Empire and the dreaded Shark-Gator. Get ready for 18 minutes of totally natural puns, impressions, and undersea space noises.

In Mr. Eric's undersea ode to Star Wars, Luka Seawalker must master the Dorse if he ever wants to bring down the Shellactic Empire and the dreaded Shark-Gator. Get ready for 18 minutes of totally natural puns, impressions, and undersea space noises.

Lessons include: all creatures have rights, fighting does not solve problems, everyone learns at their own pace.

Please help What If World grow!

  • write a review on Apple Podcasts, share with a friend who loves stories

  • call 205-605-WHAT with a What If Question, an interview question for one of WiW’s many characters, or a comment on one of our past stories.

  • share your What If World art on Facebook, @whatifworldpod, or by Email!

Just for funsies. :)