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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 6 hours 28 minutes
episode 139: Dacey asks: What if cats lived in outer space
Mike Rylander joins us, playing a whole slew of characters in a space odyssey you won’t soon forget… and keep an eye out for FREDZORB THE DESTROYER.
Lessons: All people deserve to be treated equally; dogs and cats CAN get along ;)
This episode first aired October 14th, 2019.
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episode 143: Silas asks: What if people sneezed pickles?
Alabaster Zero has his very first day off. Can he solve the mystery of R&R?
Lessons: We all need a balance of work and leisure in our lives; Try not to confuse EASY with FUN, there are many different ways to enjoy your free time, and variety is important!
This episode first aired May 5th, 2018.
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episode 146: Eddie asks: What if you could get your wants before your needs? (w/ Craig Martinston)
“With your powers combined… with TIGERS!!!” Craig Martinson, creator of the What If World theme, is our special guest this week, and helps us introduce the Tigermon Universe ;)
Lesson: All the awesome adventures in the world won’t be very enjoyable if your basic needs aren’t met; creativity is something we can all enjoy at any age!
This episode first aired December 16th, 2019...
episode 157: Bruno asks: What if dinosaurs were alive today?
The episode is a fun story-telling activity, and there’s even a What If Story tossed in as a demonstration.
Lessons include: we are all capable of telling each other fun stories; even the greatest treasure in the world can’t replace all of life’s simple joys.
If you want some questions to use as story prompts, try our What If Question Generator!
This episode first aired March 23rd, 2020...
episode 259: Elliana asks: What if bananas take over the world? (w/ Elise Parisian)
Ghostly bananas are littered across What If World, and no one can get anywhere without slipping over and over and over! Our guest, Elise Parisian, plays paranormal detective Incognita, and must help Fair Elise solve the mystery…
Lessons include: Experts can help us with their specialized knowledge and understanding; we can’t all enjoy the same foods, but we won’t know until we try them!
Elise Parisian is an artist, therapist, and host of Unspookable...
episode 260: Adrian asks: What if someone had every superhero power?
The Mazked Azenger arrives, and she’s ready to solve all of What If World’s problems in a flash… but why does it seem like What If World is having more problems than usual?
Lessons include: Solving small problems is important, even if it’s not always exciting;
If we learn to empower each other, nobody needs to feel powerless...
episode 261: Lydia asks & answers: What if you had to drive to Hallowfornia?
Shoebert the Tree needs help getting to Karate class, but she gets distracted by a big Halloween party. Can Fred the Dog, Fair Elise, and Sprite Alright help her when none of them have their flying powers?
Lessons include: Quitting after a bad day can be tempting, but reassessing after a good day can help you figure out how you really feel...
episode 262: Olivia asks: What if princesses slept in the air? (Meditation)
What a joyous day! Fred the Dog has had puppies… don’t ask us how. Fred guides us through a relaxing Freditation, meant to help us (and his flying puppies) get to sleep or take on the rest of the day from a more mindful place.
Lessons include: Body Awareness, Body Positivity, Relaxation, Mindfulness
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episode 263: Teddy asks & answers: What if there was a wizard city? (G&G 16)
Glurmph the Inventor (played by Teddy) gets a visit from Zachimedes, who is on a quest to find a hidden city. Watch out for magic sheep, giant dragonflies, and unpredictable inventions on this new G&G adventure.
Lessons include: Sharing knowledge can help us discover new ideas; anyone who can imagine can be an inventor...
episode 264: Margot asks: What if Davey Jones’s Locker held a parrot? (w/ Eddie Gamarra)
Eddie joins us as Davey Jones, the Sea Monkey King of the Pirates. He and Petey are on a journey to find Petey’s long lost brother, Jack Parrot. They’ll encounter Scalebeard as well as a dragon’s hoard of magic lunchboxes...