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127. Zoe asks: What if Fred the Dog didn't like sticks?

What would happen if you stopped enjoying your favorite pastime? For Fred, that pastime is… or was… eating sticks. Can he handle losing his life’s simplest joy?

Lessons include: Your favorite pastime can become a bad habit if you don’t try other things; indulging on occasion is okay!

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. 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.

Eric O'Keefe 1/1/24 Eric O'Keefe 1/1/24

306. But Why If World (with Jane Lindholm)

We’re teaming up with But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids to answer some of your questions with both science and imagination. Jane Lindholm, Mr. Eric, and Smartsy Fartsy will learn about food, dinosaurs, and astronomy!

Lessons include: Imagination is the beginning of science; discovery can help us grow and question what we know!

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Eric O'Keefe 12/25/23 Eric O'Keefe 12/25/23

305. Malcolm asks: What if What If World had a pool party?

Mr. Eric meets up with Fred, Whendiana, Abacus, and others to relax by the pool and answer several new questions that have already been answered!

Lessons: When we experience a story again, we may find whole new insights (and issues!)

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Eric O'Keefe 12/18/23 Eric O'Keefe 12/18/23

147. Ramona asks: What if Santaphant got sick?

When Santaphant the Wooly Mammoth gets sick, Fred and JFKat have to save Ifmas with a bit of help from a flying megalodon.

Lessons: Learning about other people’s holidays gives us even more to appreciate; You shouldn’t eat candy you find in the forest!

This remastered episode originally aired December 23rd, 2019.

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Eric O'Keefe 12/11/23 Eric O'Keefe 12/11/23

304. G&G #28: What if Godzilla was real?

Our heroes finally reach the frozen moon and find out what happened to the rest of their world.

Lessons include: Safety for all starts with a welcoming and inclusive world.

This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Listen to 294-296 and 302-303 to get caught up on the current campaign. Past G&G episodes include 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, 275-279, 294-296, and 302-303.

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Eric O'Keefe 12/4/23 Eric O'Keefe 12/4/23

303. G&G #27: What if snow got on the moon?

Scullen joins our adventurers, trapped in the Founder’s Museum facing off against giant statues. They must save themselves before they can save the city and the world!

Lessons include: Being trapped doesn’t count as safety; when facing a lot of resistance, it’s time to take a step back and see the bigger picture.

This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Listen to 294-296 and 302 to get caught up on the current campaign. Past G&G episodes include 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, 275-279, 294-296, and 302.

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Eric O'Keefe 11/27/23 Eric O'Keefe 11/27/23

302. G&G #26: What if you could plant ideas

Malador, Alabama Hera, and Swansong find themselves in Dogopolis, a city of the future. The dog people of this sci-fi city are afraid of our heroes and quickly sound the alarm!

Lessons include: Sticking together is always a good idea in an unfamiliar place; investigating your fear can help you make better decisions.

This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Start with 294-296 to get caught up on the latest campaign. Past G&G episodes include 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, 275-279, and 294-296.

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Eric O'Keefe 11/20/23 Eric O'Keefe 11/20/23

113. Anika asks: What if you interviewed the Jammaloos?

Mamma Jamma, Poppa Loo, Zach, and Zizi are all coming to the studio to answer some of your pressing questions. When every family member shines, Poppa Loo starts to feel left out...

Lessons include: Everyone in the family has something to contribute; a little moment can be as special as a grand adventure.

This remastered episode originally aired on February 18th, 2019.

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Eric O'Keefe 11/13/23 Eric O'Keefe 11/13/23

M.C. Detective Agency - Chapter 3 - The Famous Flip Flop

It’s the exciting conclusion of File 1: The Case of the Deadly Dials! In chapter three of our ongoing comic book adaptation, Poppi and Ray finally meet the Radium girls and expose the truth about their working conditions. Also, Ray reveals his great invention as we learn more about the Periodic Table of Elements!

The M.C. Detective Agency is a comic book series written by Colleen Kelley, Ph.D., as part of Kids Chemical Solutions. It has helped kids get an early introduction to chemistry and master material taught at the college level. The four-part comic book series, along with activity packets and sample lesson plans, are available at kidschemicalsolutions.com

Their Periodic Table of Elements is free via this Google Drive Link.

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Eric O'Keefe 11/6/23 Eric O'Keefe 11/6/23

301. Shawn asks: What if there was a donut dimension? (You Know Why: Part 2)

It’s our 301st episode, and Cthunkle’s in charge, as everyone else ended up in a donut dimension! Let’s see how these donuts party! Featuring guest stars Stoopkid Stories, Dorktales Storytime, The Past and the Curious, Storypillar, and Kesler Talbot!

Lessons include: If you’re hiding hurt feelings from a friend or loved one, they will worsen; we don’t have to keep hurtful people in our lives.

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Eric O'Keefe 10/30/23 Eric O'Keefe 10/30/23

300. Owen asks: What if everyone had a party but Cthunkle wasn’t invited? (you know why)

It’s our 300th episode, and we celebrate with Stoopkid Stories, Dorktales Storytime, The Past and the Curious, Storypillar, and Kesler Talbot! Cthunkle may not be invited, but you sure are!

Lessons include: It hurts to hold onto a grudge; it’s okay to take a little break during a party!Subscribe at whatifworld.fun and check out our Yoto Cards!

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Eric O'Keefe 10/23/23 Eric O'Keefe 10/23/23

6. Ryan asks: What if it rained candy?

In this newly remastered Halloween Special, Candy the Kid - a cowboy made of candy, naturally - joins us to talk about his love of eating candy... and why that isn't creepy in What If World!

Lessons include: We deserve tasty sometimes foods, like candy, and delicious nourishing always foods, like stew; clean drinking water is a right for everyone.

This remastered episode first aired on October 31st, 2016.

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Eric O'Keefe 10/16/23 Eric O'Keefe 10/16/23

299. Naia asks: What if pirates fought a giant chipmunk?

In our Halloween Special, Petey, Petrina, Potty, and Pauly the Pirate are on the hunt for Titi the Chipmunster. But is Titi dangerous, or is that just what everyone says?

Lessons include: Not everyone on the internet is an expert; no matter your past mistakes, you can make good decisions today.

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Eric O'Keefe 10/9/23 Eric O'Keefe 10/9/23

298. Meditation: What if you could play crayons like piano keys?

Not every kid (or grownup) can sit still for a meditation, and that’s okay! Zach leads us in mindfulness practice today, and it’s okay to draw, wiggle, tidy, or walk. Just keep a look out for your space!

Lessons include: Accepting and celebrating ourselves can help us see how amazing others are; our bodies are wise, and we can learn a lot by listening.

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Eric O'Keefe 10/5/23 Eric O'Keefe 10/5/23

M.C. Detective Agency: Chapter 2 - The Periodic Table of Ice Cream

In chapter two of our audio drama, Poppi and Ray meet Thomas Edison and learn about the Periodic Table. Ray also discovers a love of calcium. Can the kids help the Radium Girls in time? We’ll find next month in the exciting conclusion.

Their free Periodic Table of Elements is available for free via this Google Drive Link.

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Eric O'Keefe 10/2/23 Eric O'Keefe 10/2/23

297. The Picnic Panic (w/ Meg Lewis)

Duri, a ghost with allergies, needs JFKat and Fred the Dog to help her face her fear of heights. Meg Lewis from the kid’s podcast, Storypillar, helps us tell the story!

Lessons include: When our feelings are too big, it’s not a time for questions and lessons; talking out our fears with a trusted person can help them feel more manageable

Storypillar (Ages 4-7) is a podcast for kids and their grownups. Sneak (an enthusiastic caterpillar), Bean (an introverted butterfly), and Meg (a human) tackle sticky situations, explore stories from all over the world, and pick up advice from listeners. Check it out at www.storypillar.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Eric O'Keefe 9/25/23 Eric O'Keefe 9/25/23

7. Kylie asks: What if cats ruled the world?

Can you believe JFKat, Fred the Dog, and Mr. Mouser were all introduced in the same story? Find out what happens when Jojo Fluffy Kat gets put in charge. Now, with improved audio quality!

Lessons include: If we want to make the world a better place, we’ve got to make it better for everyone!

This episode originally aired on November 7th, 2016. It has been rebalanced and edited to improve sound quality.

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Eric O'Keefe 9/18/23 Eric O'Keefe 9/18/23

296. G&G 25: What if dogs had opposable thumbs?

Our adventurers finally discover what’s been sneezing people away, but it’s not what they expected. Can they find the missing people, or will they end up lost, too?

Lessons include: We should deal with our problems as soon as we can; in games and life, failure can lead to new adventures!

This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Start at 294 to get caught up on the latest adventure. Past G&G episodes include 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279.

The Riddles for episodes 295-296 are from: weareteachers.com

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Eric O'Keefe 9/11/23 Eric O'Keefe 9/11/23

295. G&G 24: The Riddle Rocks

Searching for their next clue, Alabama, Malador, and Swansong discover a mysterious cave full of puzzles and traps.

Lessons include: Getting things wrong is a great way to learn; sharing our frustrations can make them easier to move past.

This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Start at 294 to get caught up on the latest adventure. Past G&G episodes include 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279.

The Riddles for episodes 295-296 are from: weareteachers.com

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Eric O'Keefe 9/7/23 Eric O'Keefe 9/7/23

M.C. Detective Agency: Chapter 1 - You Can Fondue It!

Mr. Eric has been hard at work adapting a comic book for kids into an audio drama! Join Poppi and Ray as they learn about chemistry and travel through time to help solve a molecular mystery.

The M.C. Detective Agency is a comic book series written by Colleen Kelley, Ph.D., as part of Kids Chemical Solutions. It has helped kids get an early introduction to chemistry and master material taught at the college level. The four-part comic book series, along with activity packets and sample lesson plans, are available at kidschemicalsolutions.comSubscribe at whatifworld.fun and check out our Yoto Cards!

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