What If World - Stories for Kids

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What If World - Stories for Kids

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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. Grownups, it's easy to share your kids' questions! Respond to our What If prompts on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, leave a voicemail at 205-605-WHAT, or email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    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 four of your What If Questions! Lessons include: There are countless ways to play with language; Be direct when you want to be understood. Head to misslynn.com to learn more about the Good Words podcast and Miss Lynn’s fantastic music! Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    26 min

  2. 18 NOV

    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 practicing kindness; we can’t change the past, but our choices shape the future! Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    28 min

  3. 11 NOV

    Magic Land # 1: What if a mini ghost town was on top of a coffee shop?

    334. Magic Land Part 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 doesn’t bring happiness. Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    27 min

  4. 6 NOV • STARGLOW+ ONLY

    SME #25: Musby On My Way

    In the Return of Musby Mistaken and erstwhile producer Randall Rabot, Mr. Eric signs some questionable contracts, and Fred the Dog saves us from laser-blasting belly buttons! In Stump Mr. Eric, Miss Lynn uses your What Ifs, trivia questions, and challenges to confound Mr. Eric and your favorite What If World characters. Share some trivia, ask interview questions, or give us the weirdest challenge you can dream up. Improv games, riddles, singing contests, you name it! Send stumper questions, answers, and ideas to whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com with your grownup's permission. Please use "Stump" or "Stumper" in the subject line if it’s meant to surprise Mr. Eric. If you share trivia, please share the answers! Questions with answers are more likely to be featured.

    22 min

  5. 4 NOV

    President-Elect Part 2: The Hat Trick (Remastered)

    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 enough people work together, no villain can defeat them. This remastered episode first aired on November 16th, 2020. Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer, Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    19 min

  6. 30 OCT

    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 get to the bottom of their latest case? Lessons include: Relationships grow and change as we do; wanting something doesn’t mean you are entitled to it. This remastered episode first aired on November 9th, 2020. Grownups in the US, our next election is Tuesday, November 5th. Visit vote.gov and make your voting plan today! Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld.  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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    25 min

  7. 28 OCT

    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 contests are only for pancake people. Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    25 min

  8. 21 OCT

    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 nervousness into excitement; choices define you, not how other people see you. Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, via voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), or on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    28 min
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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. Grownups, it's easy to share your kids' questions! Respond to our What If prompts on Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, leave a voicemail at 205-605-WHAT, or email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com.

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