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 help from Alabaster Zero!

Lessons include: We can’t solve every mystery on our own, and fortunately, we don’t have to; A good detective asks questions before making assumptions.

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

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 Questions.

Lessons include: We must speak up for ourselves and others when we see something wrong.

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

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 you make up a story with a friend, treat every detail as a gift.

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

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 outside the box can get unexpected results.

This remastered episode has higher quality and better-balanced sound with new sound effects. It originally aired on February 26th, 2018.

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

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 include: Understanding the past helps us build a better future; be brave enough to disagree when it's essential!

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

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 world.

Lessons include: We need to face our problems to grow; not everyone will like your art, but how you feel about it matters most.

Looking for a fun, screen-free way to keep kids engaged this summer? ☀️ Join the Summer Listening Challenge—a collaboration between 8 trusted kids’ podcasts (including us)!⁣ 

🎧 Listen to 2 episodes from each podcast (16 total)⁣

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jonincharacter.com/summer-listening

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

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 to consider what’s best for it; even when we can’t save the whole world, we can still try to make a difference.

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

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: Treating your neighbor with kindness can help you learn and grow; you are the boss of your body.

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

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 best of the holidays, even when they change; our big feelings are the most important to share.

We are replaying this classic story from October 26th, 2020. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. Supporters will get a brand new episode of Stump Mr. Eric on Wednesday!

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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.

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 telling off-the-cuff stories with your friends and family.

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Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at [email protected], 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 producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.