What If World - Stories for Kids

By Eric O'Keeffe / What If World LLC

Kids & Family

What's What If World - Stories for Kids about?

What if a dragon lived in my closet? What if there were a never-ending bowl of ice cream? Pirates, fairies, wizards, robots and many more 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.

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Milly asks: What if you cou...

11.27.2023

Malador, Alabama Hera, and Swansong find themselves in Dogopolis, a city of the future. The dog people of this sci-fi city are afraid of our heroes and quickly sound the alarm! Lessons include: Sticking together is always a good idea ...

What If World - Stories for Kids episodes:

11.27.2023 Milly asks: What if you could plant ideas (G&G 26) Malador, Alabama Hera, and Swansong find themselves in Dogopolis, a city of the future. The dog people of this sci-fi city are afraid of our heroes and quickly sound the alarm! Lessons include: Sticking together is always a good idea ...
11.20.2023 Anika asks: What if you interviewed the Jammaloos? (Remastered) Mamma Jamma, Poppa Loo, Zach, and Zizi are all coming to the studio to answer some of your pressing questions. When every family member shines, Poppa Loo starts to feel left out... Lessons include: Everyone in the family has something ...
11.13.2023 M.C. Detective Agency - Chapter 3 - The Famous Flip Flop It’s the exciting conclusion of File 1: The Case of the Deadly Deals! In chapter three of our ongoing comic book adaptation, Poppi and Ray finally meet the Radium girls and expose the truth about their working conditions. Also, Ray ...
11.06.2023 Shawn asks: What if there was a donut dimension? (You Know Why: Part 2) It’s our 301st episode, and Cthunkle’s in charge, as everyone else ended up in a donut dimension! Let’s see how these donuts party! Featuring guest stars Stoopkid Stories, Dorktales Storytime, The Past and the Curious, Storypillar, and Kesler Talbot! Lessons ...
10.30.2023 Owen asks: What if everyone had a party but Cthunkle wasn’t invited? (you know why) It’s our 300th episode, and we celebrate with Stoopkid Stories, Dorktales Storytime, The Past and the Curious, Storypillar, and Kesler Talbot! Cthunkle may not be invited, but you sure are! Lessons include: It hurts to hold onto a grudge; it’s ...
10.23.2023 Ryan asks: What if it rained candy? (Remastered) In this newly remastered Halloween Special, Candy the Kid - a cowboy made of candy, naturally - joins us to talk about his love of eating candy... and why that isn't creepy in What If World! Lessons include: We deserve ...
10.16.2023 Naia asks: What if pirates fought a giant chipmunk? (Halloween Special) Petey, Petrina, Potty, and Pauly the Pirate are on the hunt for Titi the Chipmunster. But is Titi dangerous, or is that just what everyone says? Lessons include: Not everyone on the internet is an expert; no matter your past ...
10.09.2023 Abe asks: What if you could play crayons like piano keys? (Meditation) Not every kid (or grownup) can sit still for a meditation, and that’s okay! Zach leads us in mindfulness practice today, and it’s okay to draw, wiggle, tidy, or walk. Just keep a look out for your space! Lessons include: ...
10.05.2023 Bonus: M.C. Detective Agency - Chapter 2 - The Periodic Table of Ice Cream In chapter two of our audio drama, Poppi and Ray meet Thomas Edison and learn about the Periodic Table. Ray also discovers a love of calcium. Can the kids help the Radium Girls in time? We’ll find next month in ...
10.02.2023 The Picnic Panic (w/ Meg Lewis) Duri, a ghost with allergies, needs JFKat and Fred the Dog to help her face her fear of heights. Meg Lewis from the kid’s podcast, Storypillar, helps us tell the story! Lessons include: When our feelings are too big, it’s ...
09.25.2023 Kylie asks: What if cats ruled the world? (Remastered) Can you believe JFKat, Fred the Dog, and Mr. Mouser were all introduced in the same story? Find out what happens when Jojo Fluffy Kat gets put in charge. Now, with improved audio quality! Lessons include: If we want to ...
09.18.2023 G&G 25: What if dogs had opposable thumbs? Our adventurers finally discover what’s been sneezing people away, but it’s not what they expected. Can they find the missing people, or will they end up lost, too? Lessons include: We should deal with our problems as soon as we ...
09.11.2023 G&G 24: The Riddle Rocks Searching for their next clue, Alabama, Malador, and Swansong discover a mysterious cave full of puzzles and traps. Lessons include: Getting things wrong is a great way to learn; sharing our frustrations can make them easier to move past. Join ...
09.07.2023 Bonus: M.C. Detective Agency - Chapter 1 - You Can Fondue It! Mr. Eric has been hard at work adapting a comic book for kids into an audio drama! Join Poppi and Ray as they learn about chemistry and travel through time to help solve a molecular mystery. The M.C. Detective Agency ...
09.04.2023 G&G 23: What if every time I sneezed, someone disappeared? People across Berend are mysteriously disappearing, and Swansong must recruit her old friends to help. We’ll meet Alabama Hera, the Cyclops Gum Slinger (yes, GUM!), and Malodor, the Crab-Shark Smelladin. Can they use the powers of bubble gum and smelly ...
08.28.2023 The Presidential Debate! (Remastered) The final 6 presidential candidates will have to answer your questions if they want to get the job! Unfortunately, Mr. Eric’s never run a debate before… how bad could it be? Lessons include: Whether you’re a president, or a tiny ...
08.21.2023 Willow asks: What if it rained anvils? (w/ Michael Brown) Petey the Pirate starts working for Mr. Smith (Michael Brown), a struggling blacksmith with a tiny anvil. When King Customer asks them to fix his crown, their white lies lead to anvil-related mishaps and a new fashion trend. Lessons include: ...
08.14.2023 Etta asks: What if you could walk on the underside of bridges? Erana Frudge is a beloved bridge made of fudge, and she asks a tiny toll for crossing. But she slowly falls apart when people learn a secret way to cross without paying. Lessons include: We all need to contribute a ...
08.07.2023 Ezra asks: What if a Starbucks opened next to the Cthoffee Shop? (w/ Ezra & Moe Poplar) It’s Cthunkle’s biggest little rival yet, Farluck the Bunny! Has the squidopus grown enough to make up with his old friend, or will this be the end of the Cthoffee Shop?! Lessons include: It’s never too late to start practicing ...
07.31.2023 Chloe asks: What if there was a neverending bowl of ice cream? (Remastered) Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Like too much ice cream, too many wizards, or too many time-traveling robots? Let’s find out together and enjoy greatly improved audio quality on this remastered episode. Lessons include: ...
07.24.2023 Eleanor & Luna ask: What if everyone dressed in only candy? Santaphants gives the elves an early Neighbor Day gift, and they all end up stuck together! Can Whitlynn the Reindeer save the day, or will she need help from Whodolph and Fred? Lessons include: We can offer to help a ...
07.17.2023 Elliot asks: What if you rode a rocket ship to the moon and crashed into a wizard? Abacus P. Grumbler gets fired, and he’s feeling low. He’s got to work on his relationship with food. Fortunately, Hungry Bungry is there to teach him how to Bunger His Hunger! Lessons include: Mindful eating will help us enjoy our ...
07.10.2023 Sal asks: What If What If World came inside my bedroom? Imagine adventuring with Fred the Dog without ever getting out of bed! Mr. Eric and Whendiana Joan will come along for the ride on a bicycle made for two (sometimes three). Lessons include: The world can be unfair, but we ...
07.03.2023 Stump Mr. Eric #6: Boston Cream Pirate Petey the Pirate, Randall Radbot, and Cthunkle help Miss Lynn and Mr. Eric gets stumped over and over, thanks to your great questions. Part trivia podcast, part interview show, Stump Mr. Eric lets you ask us all kinds of questions. ...
06.26.2023 Benjamin asks: What if paper airplanes stayed in the air forever? The Observatorium gets a new student, Parsha Parchment-Paper, from the esteemed school of Wentbridge! She’s unhappy with her new, underfunded school and lets Abacus know it. Will the wizard’s paper airplane lesson win her over, or will it nearly destroy ...
06.19.2023 CJ asks: What if everything that rhymed was true? (Kids Listen Summer Sampler 2023) Q-Rex is too nervous to admit that he doesn’t know how to swim, but maybe he can rhyme around it! This episode is part of the Kids Listen Summer Sampler 2023. Stay tuned to hear great mini-episodes from What If ...
06.12.2023 Maksim asks: What if trains were alive? (ZZZizitation) In this courage meditation, Zizi rides the Dream Engine, passing by her anxieties about grades, embarrassment, and the environment, then letting them go on her way to sleep. Lessons include: Self-care makes it easier and more rewarding to care for ...
06.05.2023 Sonny asks: What if snakes and wizards were friends? Abacus’s new snake friend teaches him how to be more decisive. But can Abacus teach the snake the power of doubt? Lessons: Finding joy can take a lot of trial and error; practice being decisive when the stakes are low; ...
05.29.2023 Olivia asks: What if Alabaster Zero got sent to What Is World? When a stray spell from a frustrated fairy flings Alabaster into the real world, he’ll have to finally take responsibility for his own actions! Will he learn to take his job seriously, or will he be stuck at Mr. Eric’s ...
05.22.2023 Zila asks: What if your dance teacher was a dog? JFKat wants to take a Yoga class but ends up in a dance class taught by Fred the Dog. Can he overcome his embarrassment and learn to love dancing? Lessons include: As a wise woman named Amy Poehler once said, ...
05.15.2023 Sazzy asks: What if kittens played the glockenspiel? (Lost Lynn Part 2) When super fans Mamma Jamma and Glockenspiel meet Miss Lynn, their favorite musical artist, work slows to a halt at the Bakeroofactory. And strange things happen each time they play her songs… Lessons include: Helping others sometimes means letting them ...
05.08.2023 Stump Miss Lynn! (Lost Lynn Part 1) Miss Lynn gets trapped in What If World and has to answer Cthunkles’ trivia questions to escape. Of course, being Cthunkle, some questions are nearly impossible to answer! Lessons include: Good trivia should feel like a challenge but not an ...
05.01.2023 Jack asks: What if all of What If World had identical twins? When Fred catches a “glowed” (think an especially shiny cold), he starts duplicating everyone in What If World with his magical sneezes! Lessons include: helping others out can leave them with more time and energy to play with you; taking ...
04.24.2023 Levi asks: What if stovepipe hats had stoves on top? Can the wizard, Professor Abacus P. Grumbler, really go a whole day without using magic? Maybe, if he goes shopping at the Monster Market! Lessons include: You can always find a way to help, though it might involve stepping outside ...
04.17.2023 Elsa asks: What if it got so cold that everything grew fur? Pixicato is bored of studying magic, so she takes a break with her friend Snurtle, the snow turtle. But when they get trapped in a Minotaur’s Labyrinth, will her magic be enough to save them? Lessons include: Every new skill ...
04.10.2023 Desmond asks: What if a cat and a dog started a cooking show? Welcome to another episode of inFredible! This time, Fred joins JFKat to cook all your favorite foods that start with P! Unless, of course, they come alive… Lessons include: Taking a break from plans and worries may help you discover ...
04.03.2023 Tallulah asks: What if cats could turn into vampires? Have you ever heard the tale of the “Guy Who Cried Vampire”? Well, neither has hard-nosed detective Alabaster Zero. Can he and Fair Elise get to the bottom of this vampire mystery? And what's the deal with that cat? Lessons ...
03.27.2023 The Way Home (Guilds & Goblins #22) Zach and Zizi finally find the portal home, but first, they have to get passed the Underlows. Can Scully and Cthunkle arrive in time to help? Lessons include: grownups make mistakes, too; you don’t have to wait until you’re a ...
03.20.2023 Elliot asks: What if poodles sat on noodles and flies sat on pies? (G&G 21) After a What-If Question mishap, Zach and Zizi decide to take matters into their own hands and save themselves from the world of Guilds & Goblins. Lessons include: The difference between confidence and entitlement is how we face failure; caution ...
03.13.2023 Carly asks: What if rabbits flew in the sky with rattlesnakes? (G&G 20) Lowlandra is searching for Skullen Bones, Zachimedes, and Turtock, when she is set upon by the devious Tattlesnakes. Can she satisfy the secret-spreading snakes in time to save her friends? Lessons include: Sharing truthful news and information is a vital ...
03.06.2023 Joseph asks: What if you found a red crystal with mysterious powers? (G&G 19) Zachimedes, Turtock, and Skullen Bones are on the search for Lowlandra, when they find a mysterious crystal that could be a major threat to the land of Berend. Their journey leads them to a mystical volcano and some incredible discoveries. ...
02.27.2023 Winnie asks: What if board games could play themselves? Winnie Winnie Worm Worm and Leo Riggelo go all the way to Lost Wegas in search of a place where they can play games without being judged. Lessons include: toys and games don’t have to be designated for girls and ...
02.20.2023 Adella asks: What if Fred went to Iceland and his tongue kept getting stuck on the ice? Fred the Dog is on a mission to find everyone who got lost on What Is World after the Time Vortex. Can he learn to accept the help he needs, or will he just keep licking ice and getting stuck? ...
02.13.2023 David asks: What if Candy the Kid and his Butterscotch Boots were trapped on Mars? When Candy the Kid’s parents ask him to stop his wandering ways and work for them, he runs away, but he ends up trapped on Mars! Lessons include: It can be hard to say how we feel, but your loved ...
02.06.2023 Peter asks: What if grownups wore diapers and kids wore underwear? (w/ Mick Sullivan) Mick Sullivan visits What If World—or should we say, Cthunkle Land? Can Mick endure the many strange rides of the cephalopod-themed amusement park, all while wearing a diaper… Lessons include: Originality isn’t about doing something entirely new, it’s about working ...
01.30.2023 Bruno asks: What if dinosaurs were alive today? The episode is a fun story-telling activity, and there’s even a What If Story tossed in as a demonstration. Lessons include: we are all capable of telling each other fun stories; even the greatest treasure in the world can’t replace ...
01.23.2023 Alex & Anastasia ask: What if Cthunkle had an identity crisis? (G&G 18) Swansong, Lowlandra, and Sir Loth of Hoth take on the Dessert Desert and the Cinnamon Citadel on their journey to save Zach, Zizi, and Scully the Squid. Lessons include: Grownups can’t protect their kids from everything; creative problem solving is ...
01.16.2023 Porter asks: What if you got trapped in Guilds & Goblins? (G&G 17) Poppa Loo, Mamma Jamma, and Lola Rabbit are on a mission to save their friends and family from a strange game with unfamiliar rules. Can they learn to work together? Lessons include: When playing a new game, try to respect ...
01.09.2023 Cal asks: What if all the dragons, dinosaurs, spiders and snakes had a big party? (w/ Miss Karen) After the Time Vortex, everything was supposed to go back to normal. Or maybe all the monsters were supposed to end up having a party at Mr. Eric and Miss Karen’s house… Lessons include: Having guests and being a guest ...
01.02.2023 Eddie asks: What if you could get your wants before your needs? (w/ Craig Martinston) “With your powers combined… with TIGERS!!!” Craig Martinson, creator of the What If World theme, is our special guest this week, and helps us introduce the Tigermon Universe ;) Lesson: All the awesome adventures in the world won’t be very ...

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