212. What if a mermaid wanted to fly? (w/ Miss Lynn)

Miss Lynn helps Mr. Eric tell a tall tale, featuring a mermaid inventor, a lonely detective, a dog and a cat on a boat, a colossal whale, and, of course, snake lifeguards!

Lessons include: pursuing your goals may help you discover a new dream, as long as you keep an open mind.

A huge thanks to the podcast Coin Trick for sponsoring today’s show!

This episode is sponsored in part by the podcast Coin Trick, a stories podcast for kids celebrating Indigenous American culture and featuring the voice talents of Michael Horse and original music by Shelly Morninsong. Head to cointrick.net to learn more and subscribe to Coin Trick wherever you listen to podcasts!

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. This episode features editing and sound design by Dessiree McFarland.

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84. What if your pets got sent to What If World?

Lots of characters to meet this week, as Ginger the Loyal and Otis the Aloofest visit What If World and meet Hungry Bungry! Can the misplaced pets get back to What Is World, or will the Oopstone trap them forever?!

Lessons include: good rules are made by people who understand their mistakes, and want to keep you from having to repeat them; pollution is a problem we can only solve together!

This episode originally aired July 9th, 2018.

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

211. Snail Mail Stories

Fair Elise and Petey the Press Secretey hold are holding a press conference to answer some of your snail mail questions. Will things devolve into utter chaos as the questions pile up? Almost definitely ;)

Lessons include: Thinking of conflict as Good vs. Bad can keep you from understanding both sides; 500 cans is too much tuna...

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

210. What if a city sank in squid ink? (Cthoffee Shop Plot Part 2)

Find out the origin story of Scully the Squid and his Uncle Cthunkle, with special appearances by Alabaster Zero and Squiderella!

Lessons include: even grownups can have growing up to do; just because a kid gets older, it doesn’t mean they have to give up on all the things they used to enjoy.

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. This episode features editing and sound design by Dessiree McFarland.

209. What if Cthunkle opened a coffee shop? (Cthoffee Shop Plot Part 1)

When Cthunkle opens a seemingly harmless coffee shop, Alabaster Zero is certain there’s an evil plot behind it. There certainly is more to the story, and we’ll have to dive into Cthunkle’s past to hear the full story.

Lessons include: if you think a friend is making strange choices, it may be time to learn more about them; a person has to really want to change for it to ever happen

This episode is sponsored by Bobby Wonder, a podcast from an Emmy Award winning team. Join the fun, expand your imagination, and learn how to talk to ducks!

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. This episode features editing and sound design by Dessiree McFarland.

43. What if a wizard turned me into a lion?

When Charlie, Carson, and Farmer Cobb lend a hand to the hapless wizard, Abacus P. Grumbler, he promises them each a magical gift in return. But the old sorcerer can rarely get one spell right, let alone three!

Lessons include: how to show kindness to those in need, and to accept changes (even challenging ones)

This episode originally aired 8/21/2017.

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

208. What if you got sucked into a town but there was nobody there?

Can Fred the Dog find friends happiness in a town without any people? Maybe, if he can find some sticks…

Lessons include: happiness doesn’t look the same for every person, and that’s a good thing; it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself, but it can make you feel really good!

This episode is sponsored by Bobby Wonder, a podcast from an Emmy Award winning team. Join the fun, expand your imagination, and learn how to talk to ducks!

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. This episode features editing and sound design by Dessiree McFarland. Our episode features Fred the Dog as imagined by Ana Stretcu, with graphic design by Karen O’Keeffe.

207. What if all of What If World had a potluck?

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 the world gets taken over, obviously. 

Lessons include: It’s okay to ask for help sometimes; setting a good example can feel pretty great even if it doesn’t always inspire others to do the same.

This episode is sponsored by Bobby Wonder, a podcast for kids from the Emmy Award winning team. Join the fun, expand your imagination, and learn how to talk to ducks! Learn more at gokidgo.com and find Bobby Wonder wherever you listen to podcasts.

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

206. A Dracomax Q&A (on Cool Facts About Animals)

By popular request, we’re finally bringing you an interview with Dracomax! And it gets better, because this interview was conducted BY KIDS! Specifically, the amazing hosts of Cool Facts About Animals.

Lessons include: we all have a little dragon inside us, and it’s important to let it out in safe and constructive ways!

Check out the podcast Cool Facts About Animals to enjoy more of their antics and insightful questions. You can even support them on Patreon!

This episode is sponsored by Bobby Wonder, a podcast from an Emmy Award winning team. Join the fun, expand your imagination, and learn how to talk to ducks!

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. This episode features editing and sound design by Dessiree McFarland.

92. What if donuts came to life?

The hardest part of making a donut might be picking out its toppings. Why not let the donut pick for itself? Existential crisis, that’s why ;)

Lessons include: You may change your appearance, but people are going to have a hard time liking you until you like yourself; finding your path is difficult for everyone, but it’s okay to accept help along the way.

This episode originally aired September 3rd, 2018.

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to Miss Lynn, helper in What If World and lover of doughnuts. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.