What if a dragon lived in my closet? What if there were a never-ending bowl of ice cream? Pirates, fairies, wizards, robots, and friends help Mr. Eric tell stories inspired by kids’ questions. What If World’s progressive stories will keep kids laughing while fostering curiosity, imagination, and resilience. Listen Ad-Free: patreon.com/whatifworld Call in a What-If Question to 205-605-WHAT or email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com!
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episode 118: Aria asks: What if monsters were made of carpet? (Remastered)
Cthunkle, Squiderella, and Scully think they must scare chickens to get eggs from them. Could there be a better way? Find out in this extra whacky April Fools’ story.
Lessons include: Kindness and cooperation can be much more effective than being loud and scary; messing with technology you don’t understand can be dangerous.
This remastered story originally aired on April 1st, 2019...
episode 309: Eleanor asks: What if Fred the Dog and JFKat turned into superheroes?
Welcome to Tin City, where Robotongue meets a confused Catman who claims to be someone called JFKat. The Worldpool has brought us to a new universe this week, but you’ll hear some familiar friends.
Lessons include: if everyone stood up for kindness and justice, we wouldn’t need superheroes; meeting someone new can challenge your old ideas.
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episode 308: River asks: What if paintings could read minds? (w/ Lauren Chaitoff)
Fair Elsie needs a break from her presidential duties, so she visits one of What If World’s most magical museums, the Unnatural Gallery. Can Madame Selah (voiced by Lauren Chaitoff), help Fair Elise relax even after all the art comes to life?
Lessons include: How we breathe can affect how we feel; accepting our feelings is a lifelong practice, and we all need help sometimes.
This week’s guest is the fantastic yoga instructor for kids, Lauren Chaitoff...
episode 4: M.C. Detective Agency - Chapter 4 - Don’t Try This At Home
It’s the beginning of File 2: The Case of the Missing (Atomic) Model. In chapter four of our ongoing comic book adaptation, Poppi and Ray travel back in time to meet Albert Einstein and start learning about what an atom truly is. Can you help them along the way?
The M.C. Detective Agency is a comic book series written by Colleen Kelley, Ph.D., as part of Kids Chemical Solutions...
episode 307: Rosalie asks: What if the sky was falling? (G&G 29)
On Mons Icelus, the adventurers face off against Dogzilla on their quest to locate the Idea Tree. They better find it quick, because the sky is falling!
Lessons include: An idea grows when it’s shared; We all need connection, hope, and joy to be our best selves.
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...
episode 127: Zoe asks: What if Fred the Dog didn't like sticks? (Remastered)
What would happen if you stopped enjoying your favorite pastime? For Fred, that pastime is… or was… eating sticks. Can he handle losing 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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episode 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...
episode 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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episode 147: Ramona asks: What if Santaphant got sick? (Remastered)
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...
episode 304: Dennis asks: What if Godzilla was real? (GG 28)
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...