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What If World - Stories for Kids
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 hello@whatifworldpodcast.com.
Episodes
What If World - Stories for Kids373. Desmond asks: What if Fred drove an RV to Australia?
Fred is up to his old tricks, or should we say licks? Then, we meet Dessie, the banjo-playing koala! Lesson: This fully improvised episode is meant to get your…
What If World - Stories for Kids372. Evelyn asks: What if Halloween was canceled?
Cthunkle and the evil book known as the Fictionary are here to cancel Halloween! Can Zach and Zizi stop them? Lessons include: There are many ways to…
What If World - Stories for Kids371. Callie asks: What if there was a school at night where you learn about monsters?
Pixicato and Alabaster Zero head to the Cleocastle to attend Monster School. Trouble is, the school is half sunk! Lessons include: We expand our idea of normal…
What If World - Stories for KidsSME #35: Mr. Mouser & the Maple Bee
A bee and a flower go searching the dark forest for something sweet. Later, Mr. Mouser helps Cthunkle find the elusive jumping coffee bean! Subscribe at…
What If World - Stories for Kids120. Felicity asks: What if my lunch lady was an octopus?
Zach and Zizi are on a mission to feed the sky a healthy meal. But can they save the world and still get back to school in time for Pizza Day? Lessons include…
What If World - Stories for Kids370. Time Climb
Our 10th season kicks off with an epic adventure that reveals a little of Whendiana Joan’s mysterious past. Also, there’s mac n’ cheese and dinosaurs! Lessons…
What If World - Stories for Kids369. Alison asks: What if cheetahs were the fastest in the air and the water?
Fast Alice, the fastest cheetah in the universe, adopts a baby tree-dog. As the dog grows up and Alice grows old, she finds that she isn’t so fast anymore…
What If World - Stories for Kids368. Carden asks: What if Fred the Dog got put in a cone? (w/ Miss Lynn)
Fred the Dog looks for a new home, with help from an accident-prone realtor named Basil the Basset, played by Miss Lynn. Lessons include: Watching other people…
What If World - Stories for Kids194. Carson asks: What if a dog dug a hole and everything fell in?
It’s Fair Elise’s first official day as President of What If World, and everybody wants her to use her magic to help them right away. Meanwhile, Fred’s off…
What If World - Stories for Kids367. CK #13: Enter the Eggtrix
Our adventurers find themselves atop a massive Eggship flying in the sky. But is the ship trying to save people, or trap them forever? Lessons include: When we…
What If World - Stories for Kids366. CK #12: Raggor Ruin and the Secret City
On their way to save Scribno, our adventurers are stopped by Raggor Ruin, a monstrous behemoth made of Fast Fashion Clothing. Can they escape his fibrous…
What If World - Stories for Kids365. CK #11: What if Scribno fell into a bottomless pit?
When their friend Scribno goes missing, the Cryptid Kids will have to search all of Berend to find him. Zach makes his GM debut, and Zizi returns as a Player!…
What If World - Stories for Kids364. Ryan asks: What if a weird antidote turned you into a shark? (w/Brian Yanish)
Shark and Bot, the famous kids’ comic book characters, visit What If World along with their creator, Brian Yanish. Of course, Brian quickly gets turned into a…
What If World - Stories for Kids186. Ava asks: What if Mr. Eric had an evil twin brother?
Myster E tries to answer every question in a single story! Fred might have to come out of retirement for this one. Lessons include: You’re never stuck as long…
What If World - Stories for Kids363. Eli asks: What if Alabaster Zero learned he was in a podcast?
What do a stampede of lions, a white birch stick, an animatronic Fred the Dog, and a spooky castle have in common? It’s up to you to find out, with a bit of…
What If World - Stories for Kids362. Three Short(ish) Stories!
Listen to three stories from our monthly supporter-only show, Stump Mr. Eric. These stories are fully improvised by Mr. Eric and inspired by your What If…
What If World - Stories for Kids361. Zora and Nora vs. the Math Monsters
The forest monsters, Scushroom and Crabimedes, need your help in this fully improvised story. Just remember, math and magic don’t mix! Lessons include: When…
What If World - Stories for Kids66. An Interview with Abacus
Find out more about Abacus P. Grumbler and see if Mr Eric can survive his magic! Lessons include: Titles and objects don’t make you what you are, thinking…
What If World - Stories for Kids360. Adopt-A-Fred Part 3: Beige New World
Can Zizi and Abacus take on Dancy Pantsy alone? And who will Fred the Dog end up living with? It’s the exciting conclusion of our three-part special! Lessons…
What If World - Stories for Kids359. Adopt-A-Fred Part 2: Khaki Attacky
It’s Molamo’s turn to tell a story (or two). Can he and Abacus P. Grumbler the wizard learn to face their problems? Also, a pair of pants has taken over the…
What If World - Stories for Kids358. Adopt-A-Fred
Molamo the lava monster, the Jammaloo family, and a special guest compete to see who Fred the Dog will live with! Lessons include: When adopting a pet, we have…
What If World - Stories for Kids357. Cathleen asks: What if toothbrushes made pencils disappear?
The Toothbrush people used their magical bristles to make the Pencil people invisible. Plus, Fred the Dog starts looking for his new home. Lessons include…
What If World - Stories for Kids183. Zero Hour: The Hidden Holiday
Alabaster Zero and Fair Elise share the first episode of their detective show, which was inspired by a listener's question! Lessons include: we can make the…
What If World - Stories for Kids356. Dear Prudence, the Giant Sheepdog
Fred the Dog teams up with Prudence to save a herd of sheep from an evil wizard and cat duo! Lessons include: This fully improvised episode offers tips on…
What If World - Stories for Kids355. Cryptid Kids #10: Worlds Collide
The Cryptid Kids must track down Cthunkle before he can steal the magical power of an entire world. Lessons include: Being all-powerful would take all the…
What If World - Stories for Kids354. Cryptid Kids #9: The Taco Portal Puzzle
In Whentendo, the land of video games, the Cryptid Kids must track down Cthunkle and face a horde of disgruntled monsters. But what is the Colossal squidopus…
What If World - Stories for Kids353. Meditation: What if Petey shared his secret?
In Petey the Pirate's acceptance meditation, we will ride on an interstellar unicorn to visit Planet Perfect, cause a major traffic jam in New What City, and…
What If World - Stories for Kids53. What If: the Musical! (w/ Chris Kerrigan)
In What If World's first mini-musical, Mama Jamma, Poppa Loo, Zack and Zizi get sent off into three different fairytales, courtesy of Jenkins, the trickster…
What If World - Stories for Kids352. Juan asks: What if Fred became an Influencer? (w/ Jonathan Magnum)
Fred meets Jonathan Mangum, host of “Let’s Make a Deal,” and they become famous by inventing Coffee Soup. Everything’s going great until Cthunkle tries to take…
What If World - Stories for Kids351. Freaky Fredday Part 2: The Freddy-Headed Horsey Cat
Fred the Cat and JFDog have swapped places. Now they fear a two-headed mushroom monster will destroy the Observatorium before it can be rebuilt. Lessons…
What If World - Stories for Kids350. Freaky Fredday
The What If Question that’s been asked more than any other finally gets answered! Your favorite dog and cat characters switch places in the first episode of…
What If World - Stories for Kids153. Liv asks: What if clocks were bananas and monkeys ate time?
Today, we learn about Mr. Eric as he travels back in time. Can he stop the Time Monkey, or will he get stuck in his past? Lessons include: Our past helps shape…
What If World - Stories for Kids349. Layton asks: What if bedrooms could clean themselves?
After saving a hundred video game worlds, Pipey-O just wants to sit down and play some video games. Too bad his room is a mess! Can he get some help from the…
What If World - Stories for Kids348. Snowy White and the Seven Dogs
When the Magic Mirror tells Snowy the cat that there’s only kind of beauty, Fred the Dog has to set the record straight! Lessons include: Beauty isn’t just…
What If World - Stories for Kids347. Emma asks: What if kids rule the world?
Pixicato becomes What If World’s president on the same day she gets her new braces! Can she weather all these changes and still make time to help her friends?…
What If World - Stories for Kids116. James asks: What if Fred licked the Internet?
Fred and Pipey-O team up to rebuild the What House… after Fred chewed the whole house to pieces! Will an Internet What House be able to replace the real thing?…
What If World - Stories for Kids346. Owen asks: What if Abacus quit teaching magic? (A Magical Meditation)
The Observatorium has fallen, and Abacus is stuck as Abybot, the giant robot. Can Fair Elise help him get unstuck from his feelings and rediscover his magic?…
What If World - Stories for Kids345. Cryptid Kids #8: Spilling the Tea
The Cryptid Kids rush to solve the Handra’s riddle as the Observatorium crumbles, and with it, their magic elevator home! Lessons include: Trying new things…
What If World - Stories for Kids344. Cryptid Kids #7: What if the Hand Hydra was allergic to tea?
The kids discover the Hydra’s weakness! Will they use it to defeat the creature or help it find what it seeks? Lessons include: Big problems take teamwork to…
What If World - Stories for Kids40. Naomi asks: What if candy were good for you?
Whendiana and the Learninator are back to face another time-traveling candy crisis! Lessons include: It takes a variety of food to help us feel our best; the…
What If World - Stories for Kids343. Lincoln asks: What if the Learninator was interviewed?
We meet the Learninator’s whole family and discover the secrets of time travel. Get ready for lots of lasers and chrome! Lessons include: family celebrates who…
What If World - Stories for Kids342. Cryptid Kids #6: In a Pinch
The Million-Hand-Headed-Hydra is pinching away the Observatorium, and even parts of What If World. It's time for the Cryptid Kids to call in some backup!…
What If World - Stories for Kids341. Cryptid Kids #5: What if G&G and What If World mixed together?
The Observatorium is fading away, and monsters are invading WIW from G&G. Can the Cryptid Kids help Abacus P. Grumbler save his school? Lessons include…
What If World - Stories for Kids178. Big Trouble for Little Freddy (Remastered)
Fred the Dog runs out of sticks, and desperate times call for desperate antics! What will become of our President? Lessons include: Not all attention is good…
What If World - Stories for Kids340. Lucia asks: What If Pirates Hunted for Vegetables?
Petey the Pirate allies with the Broccoli-headed swashbuckler known as Brock O’Lander, but will Petey enjoy hunting for vegetables? Lessons include: It’s good…
What If World - Stories for KidsStump Mr. Eric: Four Short Stories
As a gift to all our listeners, we’re releasing a special episode of Stump Mr. Eric featuring our new short story segment. Fred the Dog, the Learninator, Fair…
What If World - Stories for Kids207. Beatrice asks: What if What If World had a potluck?
Petey the Party Planner Pirate puts on a potluck party, and there are a few surprises in store… also, a lot of candy casseroles. Then, unsurprisingly, the…
What If World - Stories for Kids339. Saffron asks: What if you got stuck in Dungeons & Dungeons? (w/ Tessa Flannery)
Dracomax and his pen pal, Nessie (voiced by Tessa Flannery), turn into figurines to save Fred the Dog from the dangerous game Dungeons & Dungeons! Lessons…
What If World - Stories for Kids338. Colin asks: What if Dracomax got stuck in the 4th dimension? (Courage Meditation)
He’s done it now. The most enormous dragon in What If World got stuck inside time itself! Can he calm his fears with mindfulness and get himself unstuck?…
What If World - Stories for Kids337. Aarohan asks: What if robots had emotions? (w/ Dagmara Sitek)
Our guest Dagmara voices Arrowbot, a young robot taking her first art class. Can she figure out how to share her feelings through art, or will she need help…
What If World - Stories for Kids90. Liliana asks: What if swim class was in the trees?
Larra Legend gets introduced in this ode to Avatar (the show, not the movie). Can the Princess of Penguins and the Princess of Pixies save a knight from the…
What If World - Stories for Kids336. Good Words World (w/ Miss Lynn)
Smartsy Fartsy takes us on a tour of Good Words World, where language comes to life. We learn about Idioms, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Euphemisms as we answer…
What If World - Stories for Kids335. Magic Land #2: Alabaster Minus One
Alabaster Zero and Cramma Olm are stuck inside a tiny bubble, along with Cthunkle, who isn’t much help… Lessons include: It’s never too late to start…
What If World - Stories for Kids334. Magic Land # 1: What if a mini ghost town was on top of a coffee shop?
The villains Wardrobe and Cramma Olm have taken over the world, but they don’t know what to do next. Lessons include: Our choices affect the world daily; power…
What If World - Stories for Kids185. President-Elect Part 2: The Hat Trick
Fair Elise and Alabaster Zero confront the villain challenging What If World’s election results! Lessons include: There is no such thing as absolute power; if…
What If World - Stories for Kids184. Izzy asks: What if your hat was full of spiderwebs? (Remastered)
Poppa Loo’s News announces the next president, but then a mystery case of spider-web hats overtakes the people of What If World! Can Alabaster and Fair Elise…
What If World - Stories for Kids333. Rory asks: What if pancakes were at a party and they fell?
Fred the Dog and Miss Karen join the fun as a pancake party turns to monster mayhem! Lessons include: We build resilience when we keep trying; syrup-drinking…
What If World - Stories for Kids332. Nia asks: What if all the people turned bad?
When the wizard, Abacus, orders a magic staff from Cramazon, he gets more than he bargained for. Lessons include: Visualizing a positive outcome can turn…
What If World - Stories for Kids331. Cryptid Kids #4: Escape the Haunted Hotel!
When Scribno the Doodleknight, Imara the Dragon Detective, and Penny the Pastapus try to escape the Monster Machine, they end up in a strange new world!…
What If World - Stories for Kids330. Cryptid Kids #3: What if a banana became a supervillain?
What do a banana and a Monster Machine have in common? Your questions and our dice rolls will help us find out. Also, Mr. Eric finally says the word you’ve…