What If World - Stories for Kids

By Mr. Eric

Kids & Family

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What if a tiny dragon lived in my closet? What if there were a never-ending bowl of ice cream? What if cats ruled the world? Join Abacus P Grumbler, Randall Radbot, and Whendiana Joan as they help Mr. Eric tell wacky stories inspired by your questions! Call to leave a voicemail at 205-605-WHAT and be featured on the show. More at www.whatifworldpodcast.com

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126 - What if baseballs and...

06.17.2019

Alley-Oop, is a basketball through and through. The only trouble is, she was born looking like a baseball! But when she finds the magic to look like her true self, will her community understand and celebrate Alley-Oop’s transformation? What If ...

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06.17.2019 126 - What if baseballs and basketballs were alive? Alley-Oop, is a basketball through and through. The only trouble is, she was born looking like a baseball! But when she finds the magic to look like her true self, will her community understand and celebrate Alley-Oop’s transformation? What If ...
06.10.2019 125 - What if rich ghosts were bad at selling cars? Poppa Loo starts a job at Boo Boo’s Used and New Car Emporium. But when butterflies turn to butter, they’ll need more than “cheesy” sales tactics to get through the day. Lessons include: Most people appreciate honesty, even if they ...
06.03.2019 41 - What if I had a carnival at my house? (Rerun) Cthunkle is back and trying to invade the real world via a carnival at Drew’s house. But can a What If World story even happen on What Is World? Find out for yourself!
05.27.2019 Kids Listen Summer Sampler 2019 Mr. Eric is teaming up with podcasters from across Kids Listen to bring you an hour long episode full of great clips and mini-episodes from some of the best podcasters in the business.
05.20.2019 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 ...
05.13.2019 123 - What if eagles wear glasses and eated too much meat? Mick Sullivan, host of the popular kids history show The Past and the Curious, helps us tell a totally fictitious tale inspired by actual history… or at least historical speculation. All aboard the Ice Cream Train for a delightful frozen ...
05.06.2019 122 - What if worms wore pajamas and played with toys? 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 ...
04.29.2019 What if What If World was not real? Mr. Eric is going to share a little bit of his own story today in an especially whacky story, involving a dungeon caper, a hot balloon, and… the end of What If World?! Or is it the beginning? Lessons include: ...
04.22.2019 120 - What if my lunch lady was an octopus and the sky had a mouth? This Earth Day, Zach and Zizi are on a mission to feed the sky a healthy meal. But can they save the world and still get back to school in time for Pizza Day? Lessons include: big changes don’t happen ...
04.15.2019 119 - What if kids love chores? Let’s go back in time to meet Alabaster Zero as a little boy. Can he rescue his father, Alabaster Negative One, from the Evil Pirate Robot Ninja Dragon Fortress? Or will this be his last chore? Lessons include: Being told ...
04.08.2019 BONUS: Cool Facts About Unicorns! Instead of airing a rerun this week, we’re sharing an appearance by Abacus P. Grumbler and Mr. Eric on Cool Facts About Animals. Grady, Clara, Theo, and mom Ali are fans of the show, just as I am a long ...
04.01.2019 118 - What if monsters were made of carpet and each step you took it hurted cause the teeth were sticking up? Cthunkle, Squiderella, and Scully think they have to scare chickens in order to get eggs from them. Could there be a better way? Find out in this EXTRA whacky April Fools’ story. Lessons include: Kindness and cooperation can be a ...
03.25.2019 117 - What if you travelled back in time to when it rained candy? Dracomax, Abacus, and Mr. Star (voiced by Mr. Eric’s nephew, Teddy) team up to thwart Mr. Business, who wants it to keep raining candy forever! Listen to episode 6, What if it rained candy? for the first part of this ...
03.18.2019 116 - What if Fred licked the Internet? Fred and Pipey-O team up to rebuild the What House… after Fred chewed the whole house to pieces! Will an Internet What House be able to replace the real thing? Lessons include: Video games cannot replace the real world; if ...
03.11.2019 115 - What if popcorn came to life (plus Hotwheels)? What if World gets fast and furious with this pop-corny tale of daredevil drivers. But what happens when these unsafe drivers learn they can’t just pop back from a new kernel every time they get hurt? Lessons include: No one ...
03.04.2019 114 - What if giant rhinocerouses took over Egypt? Let’s learn of Cleocatra’s mysterious past! The young cat is destined to become queen of Ygypt, but the Rhino people are sick of being ruled by cats and lions. Can they learn to live together? Lessons include: Being nice is ...
02.25.2019 64 (Rerun) - What if pictures that you’ve taken in the past turned into movies when you looked at them? It’s Movietines Day and Alabaster Zero didn’t get a single card from his friends, not that the hard-nosed cop wanted mushy cards... At any rate, he’s determined to solve the mystery of the missing cards with his partner Fair Elise. ...
02.18.2019 113 - A Family Interview! Mamma Jamma, Poppa Loo, Zach, and Zizi are all coming to the studio to answer some of your pressing questions. When every member of the family shines, Poppa Loo starts to feel left out... Lessons include: Every member of the ...
02.11.2019 112 - What if when cows mooed, they shot bow and arrows out of their noses? When Collie the Cow takes her human to the market, Ollie has to masquerade as a cow himself in order to fit in. But when a herd of RoBovines arrives, will the fearful cowfolk use their bow and arrow noses? ...
02.04.2019 111 - What if french fries and drinks had war? When Dracomax and Hernosity get lost in the woods, they find themselves embroiled in some fast food politics. Lessons include: Before making a judgment in an argument, it’s important to hear from both sides; if you dislike someone you don’t ...
01.28.2019 110 - What if phones came alive and tried to teleport all other technology to What Is World (part 2) Let’s see What If World’s future, after twelve years of having smartphones! Will the phones take over, or will this somehow end with a hole being ripped in the space-time continuum? Lessons include: Books and stories are an important part ...
01.21.2019 109 - What if the fur force got a plane and started having fun and crash landed in a worm hole and went to the future? It’s the Incatible Hulk’s first mission with the Fur Force… only there’s no mission! I guess they’ll just have to jump in a rocket ship! Lessons include: Technology can be very useful as long as you use it responsibly; there’s ...
01.14.2019 108 - What if an evil wizard turned all the cats into dragons but fred the dog saved the day? Doctor Mentory hosts this episode, which takes place on a wild island in the Specific Ocean, where sushi chef lemurs refuse to let lady cats enjoy their all-you-can-eat buffet. Nature is truly astonishing! Lessons include: Gender should not define our ...
01.07.2019 107 - What if tigers lost their stripes? We’re sure as sherbert that you’ll love this original fairy tail, involving a tricky fox, a grumpy tiger, and Zach and Zizi trying out a few fledgling spells. Lessons include: Some people are creatures of habits, but that doesn’t mean ...
12.31.2018 059 - What if babysitters sat on babies? Do you remember your first time having a babysitter? Did you wonder what it was going to be like? Zizi, Fair Elise, and Lola the Rabbit let their imaginations get away with them as they try to figure out the ...
12.24.2018 106 - What if puzzles could walk and talk? Pixicato and Sprite alright have been turned into a couple of paper puzzle pieces. Can they join together and figure out how to reverse the curse? Or will Wowzer get them? Lessons include: We can be happy even when things ...
12.17.2018 105 - What If Pixicato and Sprite Alright went into a dungeon and found a golden trophy but it turned everyone into paper? It’s nearly Ifmas, and is Pixicato is about to have her first adventure with her easy-going mother. Can they find their family’s golden puzzle piece, or will Ifmas be ruined? Lessons include: Even during the holidays, things won’t always be ...
12.10.2018 104 - What if cats turned into Fairies and there was a super hero cat (Purrcy Part 2) The Fur Force has to stop Toyger from turning the seas pink, but a horde of fairy cats and super cats are in the way. Let’s visit the now-pink beaches of What If World and find out how this two-part ...
12.03.2018 103 - What if JFKat had a friend named Purrcy and everytime he purred everyone around him fell asleep? The president has been elected, and it’s time for JFKat to lead the Fur Force… so why’s he dragging his paws? Lessons include: Figuring out who you are is one of the most exciting parts of life, even if it ...
11.26.2018 102 - What if I was a unicorn and I could give stuff from my horn and fred the dog could find my fairy garden? Fred has to figure out the secret to making a dog house fly, or else he’ll be late to his own inauguration! Fortunately a shapeshifting Finn Again and a generous Miracorn are there to help. Lessons include: It’s important to ...
11.19.2018 101 - What if Cthunkle did his show "What Is World" and interviewed Mr. Eric? Cthunkle hosts this unusual episode. Could this be the end of What If World? Not if the next president and their new cabinet have anything to do with it! Lessons include: Handling disappointment is a really important skill for kids ...
11.19.2018 101. What if Cthunkle did his show, “What Is World,” and interviewed Mr. Eric? Cthunkle hosts this unusual episode. Could this be the end of What If World? Not if the next president and their new cabinet have anything to do with it! Lessons include: Handling disappointment is a really important skill for kids ...
11.12.2018 100 - What if up was down and down was up? Mr. Eric is joined by Jonathan Messinger, host of The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian, for What If World’s 100th episode special. Things will get out of this world! At least, they would if only Bee-Bop the Robot can help ...
11.12.2018 100. What if up was down and down was up? Mr. Eric is joined by Jonathan Messinger, host of The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian, for What If World’s 100th episode special. Things will get out of this world! At least, they would if only Bee-Bop the Robot can help ...
11.05.2018 54 (Rerun) - What if ninjas and pirates starting fighting over which chair they wanted to sit in? Pirates and ninjas and robots, oh my! Mr. Eric tackles two questions this week, as Ninja Girlden and Petey the Pirate meet for the first time. They’re both so anxious about making a good impression that they end up arguing ...
11.05.2018 54. (Rerun) What if ninjas and pirates starting fighting over which chair they wanted to sit in? Pirates and ninjas and robots, oh my! Mr. Eric tackles two questions this week, as Ninja Girlden and Petey the Pirate meet for the first time. They’re both so anxious about making a good impression that they end up arguing ...
10.29.2018 99 - How could a chicken fly in the sky and lift all the stuff that he sees, but there was one more and he was a mystery guy? It’s the return of Charlie Chicken (episode 43), as our plucky hero sets out to cure his corn cobb papa of the common huitlacoche (whee-tla-KO-cheh). Will Charlie’s neighbors be willing to help? Lessons include: By helping people outside your inner ...
10.22.2018 98 - What if unicorns lived in Halloween bushes? Mr. Eric is joined by young listener named Sloan who will help him tell a totally improvised Halloween special! Can Sloan the Little Unicorn find JFKat after he is scared out of their spooky house by an unapologetic Skeleton Ghost? ...
10.15.2018 97 - What if What if World had a presidential debate? The final 6 candidates for president 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 ...
10.08.2018 96 - What if colors made a civilization and picked favorite humans like how we pick favorite colors (and a space monster ate a spaceship)? It’s the year 20,018, and Alabaster Infinity has to team up with Dr. Whendiana Joan to find a new galaxy to inhabit. But when their RocCat Ship is set upon by monsters of many colors, can the intrepid crew survive? ...
10.01.2018 3 - What if I lived in a spooky, scary house? (Remastered) In this slightly scary episode, Mamma Jamma & Poppa Loo join Mr. Eric in the studio to talk about their house hunt. Can Zizi deal handle their new spooky house? Does Zach sleep through the entire episode? (spoiler: yyyup) Lessons ...
09.24.2018 95 - What if JFKat had to tell the story (and could control everything and read minds), and Abacus P Grumbler turned everyone into police officers? When JFKat controls everything, even the story itself, will he finally realize that napping 19 hours a day might not be the best way to run a world? Maybe Abacus and Rainokhi the talking rainbow can help him take the ...
09.17.2018 94 - What if pianos could move and talk by themselves and stairs turned into houses? Zizi is back to school this week, and has officially achieved the status of “Big Kid.” Will she and Benocerous be able to handle Music class? Hopefully one of them knows how to speak piano… Lessons include: It can difficult ...
09.10.2018 93 - What if blankets could talk and run and play and the whole town was a transformer? This week, Mr. Eric is joined by Eric Molinsky of Imaginary Worlds, a podcast for adults and teens about all things fantasy and sci-fi. They’ll share the tale of Zach’s last adventure with his beloved blanket, Fluffy. Lessons include: toys ...
09.03.2018 92 - What if donuts came to life and went on a journey to find toppings (plus Julie the Mermaid)? The hardest part of making a donut might be picking out its toppings. Why not let the donut pick for itself? Existential crisis, that’s why ;) Lessons include: You may change your appearance, but people are going to have a ...
08.27.2018 91 - What if Mr. Eric did an interview with Fred the dog? Fred is a real life pug mix with an extra long tongue. He’s also leader of the Fur Force and What If World’s most popular character. Let’s find out what makes this dog lick ー err, tick! Lessons include: Family ...
08.20.2018 90 - What if swim class was in the trees and princesses rescued knights? Larra Legend gets introduced in this ode to Avatar (the show, not the movie). Can the Princess of Penguins and the Princess of Pixies save a knight from the Princess of Pincers? Can Sir Squiggles learn to be grateful for ...
08.13.2018 89 - What if I could fly over traffic? Haven’t we all wondered this? Hasn’t everyone in What If World… but wait… most of them can already fly. No way this could be a disaster, unless of course Cthunkle gets involved. He does? Oh forget it. Lessons include: if ...
08.06.2018 88 - What if I jumped on a trampoline and landed on a cloud (and could control the weather)? Mr. Eric will be joined by the amazing author and voice actor, Jim Weiss, for a reimagining of the Jack and the Beanstalk, starring a little girl named Amalia, a magic trampoline, and a weather-controlling giant! Lessons include: shutting yourself ...
08.03.2018 87 Bonus - Kids Listen Roadtrip Mixtape and “What if I lived in a world of dominos?” This week, What If World teams up with five other amazing kid-friendly podcasts to bring you a Road Trip Mixtape! You’ll hear from Circle Round, Little Stories for Tiny People, Noodle Loaf, Story Spectacular, and Book Club for Kids. Of ...

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