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!

12. Chloe asks: What if there was a neverending bowl of ice cream? (Remastered)

Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Like too much ice cream, too many wizards, or too many time-traveling robots? Let’s find out together and enjoy greatly improved audio quality on this remastered episode.

Lessons include: Talking about our mistakes can help prevent even bigger complications; everyone can learn if they take the time to listen.

This episode originally aired on December 12th, 2016.

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What If World (or Mr. Eric)

P.O. Box 4905

Panorama City, CA 91412

Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com

What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
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290. Eleanor & Luna ask: What if everyone dressed in only candy?

Santaphants gives the elves an early Neighbor Day gift, and they all end up stuck together! Can Whitlynn the Reindeer save the day, or will she need help from Whodolph and Fred?

Lessons include: We can offer to help a neighbor who is struggling, but if we insist on helping, it can make them feel belittled; We don’t need to wait for a holiday to celebrate and support each other.

This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh, America’s #1 Meal Kit. Visit hellofresh.com/whatif50 and use the code whatif50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!

Episodes and Resources for Disability Pride Month!

This episode is part of Kid Listen’s Disability Pride Month celebration. Follow this link for Episodes and Resources: medium.com/kidslisten/kids-podcast-episodes-and-resources-for-disability-pride-month-c9ac3a1f9e0c

Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld

Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com or leave a voicemail question at 205-605-WHAT in the US.

Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com

What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
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289. Elliot asks: What if you rode a rocket ship to the moon and crashed into a wizard?

Abacus P. Grumbler gets fired, and he’s feeling low. He’s got to work on his relationship with food. Fortunately, Hungry Bungry is there to teach him how to Bunger His Hunger!

Lessons include: Mindful eating will help us enjoy our food and listen to our bodies; positive self-talk is important in building confidence (and overcoming food guilt).

Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld

Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:

What If World (or Mr. Eric)

P.O. Box 4905

Panorama City, CA 91412

Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com

What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

288. Sal asks: What If What If World came inside my bedroom?

Imagine adventuring with Fred the Dog without ever getting out of bed! Mr. Eric and Whendiana Joan will come along for the ride on a bicycle made for two (sometimes three). 

Lessons include: The world can be unfair, but we can still choose to be fair to each other; changing your past would change who you are and could alter many other lives!

Thank you to our sponsor Kids’ Chemical Solutions and their chemistry comic book series filled with colorful characters and exciting storylines. Order now at www.kidschemicalsolutions.com

Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld

Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:

What If World (or Mr. Eric)

P.O. Box 4905

Panorama City, CA 91412

Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com

What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

SME #6: Boston Cream Pirate

Petey the Pirate, Randall Radbot, and Cthunkle help Miss Lynn and Mr. Eric gets stumped over and over, thanks to your great questions.

Part trivia podcast, part interview show, Stump Mr. Eric lets you ask us all kinds of questions. Tell us some trivia you know, or ask a question for Mr. Eric, Miss Lynn, or a What If World character of your choice. We try something new every month, so give us a challenge for one of our segments. Speaking in rhymes or questions? Improv games? Riddles? You name it, and (with any luck) we'll try it!

We need your questions! With your grownup's permission, supporters can send Stumper questions and ideas to whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com. Use the word "Stump" or "Stumper" in the subject line, please. 

Make sure to share the answers, too, so we can all learn together. And as always, let's keep it kind!

Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld

Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:

What If World (or Mr. Eric)

P.O. Box 4905

Panorama City, CA 91412

Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com

What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

62. Benjamin asks: What if paper airplanes stayed in the air forever?

The Observatorium gets a new student, Parsha Parchment-Paper, from the esteemed school of Wentbridge! She’s unhappy with her new, underfunded school and lets Abacus know it. Will the wizard’s paper airplane lesson win her over, or will it nearly destroy the school… again…

Lessons include: you can only make new friends if you give them a chance, and where you’re from doesn’t make you better or worse than anyone else.

This episode first aired on May 5th, 2018.

Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld

Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:

What If World (or Mr. Eric)

P.O. Box 4905

Panorama City, CA 91412

Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com

What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

287. CJ asks: What if everything that rhymed was true? (Kids Listen Summer Sampler 2023)

Q-Rex is too nervous to admit that he doesn’t know how to swim, but maybe he can rhyme around it! This episode is part of the Kids Listen Summer Sampler 2023. Stay tuned to hear great mini-episodes from What If World and nine other great podcasts for kids.

Lessons include: There are no shortcuts to learning a new skill; practice can be fun even when you fail.

Thank you to our sponsor, Kids’ Chemical Solutions, and their chemistry comic book series filled with colorful characters and exciting storylines. Order now at www.kidschemicalsolutions.com

Learn more about Kids Listen at https://www.kidslisten.org/

Girl Tales: http://www.girltalespodcast.com

Book Club for Kids: http://www.bookclubforkids.org

Like You: http://www.likeyoupodcast.com

Power Dog Adventures: https://www.powerdogadventures.com/

Unspookable: http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com

Stoopkid Stories: https://stoopkidstories.com/

Peace Out: http://www.peaceoutpodcast.com

Dorktales Storytime Podcast: http://dorktalesstorytime.com

Fina Mendoza Mysteries: http://finamendozamysteries.com

Kids Listen audio transitions by Dan Saks of http://www.noodleloafshow.com

KL Summer Sampler 2023 produced by Lynn Hickernell of http://goodwordspodcast.com

Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld

Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld

Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell

What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

286. Maksim asks: What if trains were alive? (ZZZizitation)

In this courage meditation, Zizi rides the Dream Engine, passing by her anxieties about grades, embarrassment, and the environment, then letting them go on her way to sleep.

Lessons include: Self-care makes it easier and more rewarding to care for others; other people’s judgment cannot change our inherent worth; our mistakes help us grow when we acknowledge them.

Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld

Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld

Catch Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PM

Chapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.

Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com

What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Lullaby version of the What If World theme by Gustavo Vieira.
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285. Sonny asks: What if snakes and wizards were friends?

Abacus’s new snake friend teaches him how to be more decisive. But can Abacus teach the snake the power of doubt?

Lessons: Finding joy can take a lot of trial and error; practice being decisive when the stakes are low; it’s healthy to examine and share your doubts, especially before a big decision

Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld

Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld

Catch Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PM

Chapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.

Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com

What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Our character artist is Ana Stretcu, and our episode artwork is by Lynn Hickernell
Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

81. Olivia asks: What if Alabaster Zero got sent to What Is World?

When a stray spell from a frustrated fairy flings Alabaster into the real world, he’ll have to finally take responsibility for his own actions! Will he learn to take his job seriously, or will he be stuck at Mr. Eric’s house forever?

Lessons include: thinking you’re good at something isn’t enough, you have to keep working hard in order to improve; when your goofy antics bother your friends, it’s time to give them a rest

This episode originally aired June 18th, 2018.

Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld

Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld

Catch Miss Lynn at the Chapin Memorial Library, Wed, Jun 21 @ 2:30 PM

Chapin Memorial Library, 400 - 14th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Sing, dance, and laugh when Miss Lynn returns to the Chapin Library in Myrtle Beach, SC! For ages 3-10.

Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com

What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. Our podcast artwork is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson. Our character artist is Ana Stretcu, and our episode artwork is by Lynn Hickernell
Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com