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 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
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episode 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...
episode 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...
episode 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)...
episode 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)...
episode 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.
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episode 291: Ezra asks: What if a Starbucks opened next to the Cthoffee Shop? (w/ Ezra & Moe Poplar)
It’s Cthunkle’s biggest little rival yet, Farluck the Bunny! Has the squidopus grown enough to make up with his old friend, or will this be the end of the Cthoffee Shop?!
Lessons include: It’s never too late to start practicing kindness; Seeking amends is a healthier practice than seeking revenge.
This episode features Ezra and Moe Poplar, co-creators of the BunnAmigos podcast...
episode 292: Etta asks: What if you could walk on the underside of bridges?
Erana Frudge is a beloved bridge made of fudge, and she asks a tiny toll for crossing. But she slowly falls apart when people learn a secret way to cross without paying.
Lessons include: We all need to contribute a little to take care of what’s important to our communities; When the feeling of missing others is shared, it becomes normal and healthy communal behavior...
episode 293: Willow asks: What if it rained anvils? (w/ Michael Brown)
Petey the Pirate starts working for Mr. Smith (Michael Brown), a struggling blacksmith with a tiny anvil. When King Customer asks them to fix his crown, their white lies lead to anvil-related mishaps and a new fashion trend...
episode 294: G&G 23: What if every time I sneezed, someone disappeared?
People across Berend are mysteriously disappearing, and Swansong must recruit her old friends to help. We’ll meet Alabama Hera, the Cyclops Gum Slinger (yes, GUM!), and Malodor, the Crab-Shark Smelladin...