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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. Listen Ad-Free: patreon.com/whatifworld
Call in a What-If Question to 205-605-WHAT or email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com!

What If World - Stories for Kids What If World

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    • 4.9 • 9 Ratings

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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. Listen Ad-Free: patreon.com/whatifworld
Call in a What-If Question to 205-605-WHAT or email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com!

Listen on Apple Podcasts
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    SME #19: Rabbit Raconteur

    SME #19: Rabbit Raconteur

    Lola Rabbit takes on your stumper challenge, and Mr. Eric gets some answers right (for a change).
    Part trivia, part interview, Stump Mr. Eric is a show where you can ask us any question. Share some trivia you know, or ask a question for Mr. Eric, Miss Lynn, or a What If World character of your choice. If you'd like to see something weird happen on the show, give us a challenge for one of our trivia/interview segments. Unusual speaking challenges? Improv games? Riddles? Contests? You name it, and (with any luck) we'll try it!
    We need your questions! Send stumper questions, answers, and ideas to whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com with your grownup's permission. Please use "Stump" or "Stumper" in the subject line.
    Please share the answers, too, so we can learn together. And as always, let's keep it kind!

    Lucia asks: What if eating marshmallows was against the law? (Remastered)

    Lucia asks: What if eating marshmallows was against the law? (Remastered)

    Marsha and Marshall Mallow have finally gotten marshmallow-eating outlawed, but New What City is still a long way from Candy Equality. Can the Mallows win over the masses, or will everyone be too distracted by their cute voices? Also, there's a Griffin!
    Lessons include: Every voice matters; if someone is being treated unfairly, it’s up to you to speak out. 
    The remastered classic first aired on August 14th, 2017.
    Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld
    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:
    What If World (or Mr. Eric)
    P.O. Box 4905
    Panorama City, CA 91412
    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.
    Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

    • 19 min
    M.C. Detective Agency - Chapter 7 - Follow the Red-Dotted Road

    M.C. Detective Agency - Chapter 7 - Follow the Red-Dotted Road

    Meet the Dread Pirate Chlorine Clive and his crew of electron-stealing elements aboard their ship, The Grand Anion. They’re racing toward a king's ransom of gold and silver, but our detectives, Poppi and Ray, are determined to get there first. Can you learn enough about ions and ionic compounds to help?
    What If World Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ WHATIFWORLD and get on your way to being your best self.
    The M.C. Detective Agency is a comic book series written by Colleen Kelley, Ph.D., as part of Kids Chemical Solutions. These comics help kids get an early introduction to chemistry and master material taught at the college level. The four-part comic book series, along with activity packets and sample lesson plans, are available at kidschemicalsolutions.com
    Click here for their free Periodic Table with Ions! It’s also got some of Ray’s Rules to help you solve the case. You can also check out Chemistry Colleen on YouTube.
    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. 
    What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
    Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

    • 21 min
    Elliot asks: What if everything had a mustache?

    Elliot asks: What if everything had a mustache?

    In an ode to Scooby Doo, one of Mr. Eric’s favorite shows as a kid, Alabaster Zero wakes up to find himself in the Freddy Booboo Bear Universe. It’s like your universe, except with more monsters and mustaches.
    Lessons include: When things are too easy, you won’t enjoy yourself for long.
    Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld
    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:
    What If World (or Mr. Eric)
    P.O. Box 4905
    Panorama City, CA 91412
    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.
    Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

    • 21 min
    Henry asks: What if it rained electric guitars? (w/ Henry)

    Henry asks: What if it rained electric guitars? (w/ Henry)

    Henry takes a trip to What If World to help Alabaster Zero master his Rock and Roll skills as we celebrate ICAN radio’s 5th anniversary.
    Lessons include: Practice makes progress; there’s nothing more Rock and Roll than being yourself!
    Henry has a trailer up for his new audio drama for kids, Time Warp: The First Season. What If World has been on ICAN radio for five years and you can listen at: icanradio.org
    Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld
    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:
    What If World (or Mr. Eric)
    P.O. Box 4905
    Panorama City, CA 91412
    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.
    Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

    • 19 min
    Rigley asks: What if phoenixes turned into tacos instead of ashes? (Remastered)

    Rigley asks: What if phoenixes turned into tacos instead of ashes? (Remastered)

    In our second April Fool’s special, the Whentbridge Timers go up against the Observatorium Grumblers in the biggest (and only-est) basketball game What If World’s ever seen. Pay attention, because the story might try to play some tricks on Mr. Eric.
    Lessons include: Everyone loses sometimes, and it gives us a chance to improve; Winning doesn’t make you superior to others.
    This remastered episode first aired on April 2, 2018.
    Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld
    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, voicemail at 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:
    What If World (or Mr. Eric)
    P.O. Box 4905
    Panorama City, CA 91412
    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.
    Advertise on What If World: advertising@airwavemedia.com

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

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9 Ratings

9 Ratings

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Love it

Hello my name is Mary and I’m 11 years old. My favourite animal are giraffes and I do gymnastics.

My what if question is what if abicus . P. Grumbler turned Fred the dog into a cat and he had to travel to the future to turn him back.

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Hello my name is Mia I live in the Netherlands, And simply love what if world! I love lamas and grumpy the cat is my favorite!

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victini the pokèmon ,

The greatest podcast in history

Hi my name is Luca I live in the Netherlands I love cats and my what if question is what if JF cat took over the narrating instead of mr Eric

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