What If World - Stories for Kids

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. OCT 13 • STARGLOW+ ONLY

    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! Lessons include: When others are in need, a helper tries to make a difference. This story is part of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327, 328, & 330 Cryptid Kids #1 to #3, if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes 294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or episodes 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279. 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.

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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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