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What If World - Stories for Kids

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589 episodes
Language
English
Date created
2016/10/11
Latest episode
2026/11/09
Average duration
24 min.
Release period
6 days

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Join Mr. Eric for imaginative stories sparked by kids' questions, fostering curiosity and resilience. Grownups, share your kids' What-If Questions, and we may use them in a story! Call our voicemail at 205-605-WHAT or email [email protected].

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Meditation: What if anyone who went near a cat fell asleep?
2026/11/09
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! JFKat leads a Meowitation teaching us about kindness as we relax together. Fred, Sprite Alright, and the Learninator come searching for the magically sleepy kitty, then end up falling asleep, too. Lessons include: Kindness is a seed you can plant anywhere you go; we’ve got to remember to be kind to ourselves, too. Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: [email protected] or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428) 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.
Maple asks: What if Fred went back in time to the Titanic? (w/ Mick Sullivan)
2026/11/02
Mick Sullivan, host of the history podcast for kids, The Past & the Curious, helps Fred travel back in time to 1984 to stop a ship full of delicious sticks from sinking!  Lessons include: You can’t change the past, but you can learn a lot from it; we have a responsibility to stand up against unjust rules… and to follow the ones that make sense (like don’t mess with time travel!).  Kickstart Mick’s history book for kids, “Tails: The Most Interesting Animals In History” and get your copy when it’s released. Here’s the link! Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: [email protected] or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428) 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.
SME #4: Hooray for Mistakes!
2026/10/29
Squarebot and Randall Radbot give this episode a big beep-boost!  Please Subscribe and show your Support! Supporters can listen to complete episodes of Stump Mr. Eric, as well as all of our past stories, ad-free! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube 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.
SME #46: Rainbow Apples
2026/10/29
Please Subscribe and show your Support! Supporters can listen to complete episodes of Stump Mr. Eric, as well as all of our past stories, ad-free! Two new segments this month! Will Mr. Eric be able to fill in the blanks of listener questions in 90 seconds? And what will happen when Fred experiences the Pancake Turner? Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube 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.
Will & Sean ask: What if Fred had a Pokemon?
2026/10/26
When a giant snow dragon crashes the holiday school party, everyone is trying to blame everyone else for unleashing the beast! Can you pick out the grains of truth from this collection of tall tales? Lessons include: We are not required to hug others, there are many perfectly friendly ways to say hello; The truth can be hard to figure out sometimes, because one event recalled from a new perspective can sound very different!  This remastered episode has new sound effects, improved audio, and a post-show reflection. The original version aired on December 9th, 2019. Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: [email protected] or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428) 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.
Farting Lobster, Burping Crab: Part 2
2026/10/19
What happens when a lobster, a crab, a wizard, a detective, and a Junkodile each try to save the day all on their own? Hopefully a lesson about teamwork… Lessons include: A true helper isn’t concerned with getting glory or showing off. Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: [email protected] or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428) 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.
Farting Lobster, Burping Crab: Part 1
2026/10/12
When Derek the lobster and Kiwa the crab find out that New What City needs their help, they leave their sewer home and set out on a magical—and sometimes gassy—adventure. Lessons include: Working together doesn’t always mean doing the same thing; we never need to make a big deal about farts and burps. It’s just a body doing what comes naturally. Get our Yoto Cards! We’ve got a Best Of Collection, our first Guilds & Goblins campaign, and a collection of Meditations. Which episode do you think should be in our next collection? Share questions, art, & ideas with a grown-up's help via Patreon, email: [email protected], voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428), or Instagram: @whatifworldpodcast 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.
Gavin asks: What if Fred could turn anything into sticks?
2026/10/05
When Fred wakes up in a stick-free meadow, he’ll do anything in his power to find something to chew. Lessons include: Taking responsibility for our mistakes; listening to other people’s body boundaries (even when you’re a make believe dog). This is the audio-only version of a YouTube video shot in front of a green screen for a kid-friendly, low-stimulation, no AI video. Grownups, you can find it via this link or by searching on YouTube Kids for What If World. Note: While chewing on a big sturdy stick can be fun for a dog, don’t let them consume the pieces. And don’t let them chew on Oak, which is not considered pet-safe. Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: [email protected] or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428) 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.
Jackson asks: What if I turned into Godzilla and destroyed the city? (w/ Hamish Steele)
2026/09/28
On his first day of school, Jackson (played by Hamish Steele) gets turned into a giant monster! Will he crash through Mystak City or get sent to outer space? Lessons include: Everyone needs an outlet for their big feelings; taking a little break in a big moment just takes a little imagination. We are celebrating the release of Go-Man vs. the Star Dragon, the second in an amazing graphic novel series for kids featuring giant monsters, robots, super heroes, and more! These stories are funny, heartfelt, and action packed. Our kids love them and we hope yours will too. Pick up both Go-Man graphic novels wherever you get your books, and find out more at: hamishsteele.co.uk Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: [email protected] or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428) 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.
SME #3: Banana Detective
2026/09/24
Alabaster Zero and Randall Radbot help Miss Lynn stump Mr. Eric!  Support the show to get every episode of Stump Mr. Eric and all our stories, ad-free: whatifworldpodcast.com/support Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube 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.
SME #45 Space Madness
2026/09/24
Fair Elise and Spring Alright host a morning-type talk show, but is it actually morning in a galaxy far, far away? Then Dracomax squeezes into the studio to answer some extremely stumpy trivia questions. Share trivia, ask interview questions, or give us the weirdest challenge you can dream up. Improv games, riddles, singing contests, you name it! Email Stumpers to [email protected] with your grownup's permission. Please use "Stump" in the subject line and share the answers to your trivia questions. Or comment on this episode with your Stumpers (and answers, if needed)! 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.
Alice asks: What if Mr. Eric wasn't real? (Updated!)
2026/09/21
Poppa Loo’s News reports from a speeding train where people are turning into elements from the periodic tables! Can he and Mamma Jamma find Mr. Eric and help us get What If World back on track? Lessons include: Researching a problem can help you fix it; keep thinking and observing to stay safe in a tense situation. This episode has been remastered with new FX, cleaned up vocals, and new post-story activities! It originally aired on March 2nd, 2020. Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: [email protected] or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428) 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.
Nate asks: What if a chair broke with snakes inside? (w/Zoe Goldman)
2026/09/14
Fred and Abacus visit the Getty Museum, and see a chair that keeps making them think about snakes! Special guest Zoe Goldman shows us that there's no cutting corner with art, even if you have magic. Themes include: Artistic skills take a long time to master and art takes a long time to make! Hear Mr. Eric on season two of If Objects Could Talk, the Getty Museum’s first podcast for kids, produced by our guest, Zoe Goldman. In each episode, a different work of art takes you on an imaginative journey through its history from the object's perspective! Check out If Objects Could Talk⁠ wherever you listen to podcasts! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: [email protected] or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428) 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.
Niamh asks: What if flamingos were fortune tellers?
2026/09/07
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! How do you tell a story when the narrator has gone missing? Detectives Fair Elise and Alabaster Zero are on the case, with a little help from an eccentric flamingo. Themes include: Knowing when a friend needs you to step in; not getting stuck in your mistakes; being wary of quick fixes. Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: [email protected] or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428) 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.
Evil Wizard Radio
2026/08/31
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Cthunkle is the host and DJ of Evil Wizard Radio, but will his new show be as evil as he hopes? Themes include: Meeting small cruelties with big kindness; handling the unexpected Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: [email protected] or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428) 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.

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4.5 out of 5
6242 reviews
★★★★★
🍄🪼wren❤️skz🌱🔪 2026/11/09
Yay wonderous show
Eric’s voice sounds like Eric Nam a bit Quite imaginative
★★★☆☆
Abracadabrador 2026/11/08
Lorum ipsum
What if the world exploded Ps what’s the difference between what if world and what is world And also what if you didn’t edit out any mistakes in one ...
★★★★★
Mesmart16 2026/11/01
What if question!
What if kuthuncl ate Mr.Arik so Fred would have to host what if world
★★★★★
StOrY LoVeR83 :)🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 2026/10/30
Just a comment
You should try to make a G&G board game if that’s not what you were talking about in SME 46
★★★★★
Log@n 2048 2026/10/28
I Have a Question
What if everything turned into cheese during a heatwave? I love your show!! Logan
★★★★★
Almost 9 2026/10/20
Love the show
What if abucas p crumbler and alabaster zero switch bodies
★★★★★
ur local podcast lover 2026/10/20
My favorite podcast
I love this podcast! it helps me fall asleep because I think to much. Ive been listening to you for years and it’s gotten me through really hard times...
★★★★★
I am SKYBORN!🐦‍⬛🐦‍🔥 2026/10/19
Yo,gimme some!*and a song!*
I love this pod it’s really great for kids and adults alike. I just listen to the “Farting lobster and Burping Crab:2 And I love the ending! FART...
★★★★★
12 year old kids review 2026/10/19
Love it also what if questions
I have a what if for G&G what if link from zelda the version from totk (tears of the kingdom) was teaching the chataters. The name for link is Zonk an...
★★★★★
bob football1 2026/10/04
5 Star
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