What If World - Stories for Kids

By: Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
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  • Join Mr. Eric for imaginative stories sparked by kids' questions, fostering curiosity and resilience. Grownups, share your kids' What-If Questions, and we may use them in a story! Call our voicemail at 205-605-WHAT or email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com.
    Eric O'Keeffe / What If World LLC
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  • 343. Lincoln asks: What if the Learninator was interviewed?

    343. Lincoln asks: What if the Learninator was interviewed?
    Feb 3 2025
    We meet the Learninator’s whole family and discover the secrets of time travel. Get ready for lots of lasers and chrome! Lessons include: family celebrates who you are, not who they want you to be; imagine the future you want, then start taking steps to make it happen! Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share 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 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.
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    22 mins
  • 342. Cryptid Kids #6: In a Pinch

    342. Cryptid Kids #6: In a Pinch
    Jan 27 2025
    The Million-Hand-Headed-Hydra is pinching away the Observatorium, and even parts of What If World. It's time for the Cryptid Kids to call in some backup! Lessons include: failure is part of every big challenge; mistakes provide information that can lead us to new ideas. This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided die (or d20), help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327, 328, 330, 331, & 341, Cryptid Kids #1 to #5, if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Here are our four favorite would-you-rather questions. Ask your players these questions before playing G&G, and you’ll know what surprises will please them. For younger kids, ask one question per game. For older kids, ask follow-up questions to help you generate ideas! After every four or five games, ask again and customize the questions or change their order to suit your players better. Would you rather: Explore strange places or meet funny characters? Find a rare treasure or learn a new power? Solve tricky puzzles or face spooky creatures? Train your sidekick or build an invention? Please Subscribe and show your Support! 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. Kevin Swanstrom wrote this episode. 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.
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    26 mins
  • 341. Cryptid Kids #5: What if G&G and What If World mixed together?

    341. Cryptid Kids #5: What if G&G and What If World mixed together?
    Jan 20 2025
    The Observatorium is fading away, and monsters are invading WIW from G&G. Can the Cryptid Kids help Abacus P. Grumbler save his school? Lessons include: Sharing ideas makes play more exciting; with effort and imagination, we can ensure there’s enough for everyone. 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, usually with a 20-sided die (or d20), help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327, 328, 330, & 331 Cryptid Kids #1 to #4, if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share 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. Kevin Swanstrom wrote this episode. 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.
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    28 mins

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Hello what if world

Hello I’m 9 and I love what if world my what if question is what if a 10 headed dog came to what if world and my brothers what if question is what if Hogwarts came to what if world. My favorite character is Fred the dog because he is so cute 🥰🥰🥰 My name is Bianca.

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PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION

please answer my question as soon as possible 🙏 and I love your podcast

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I love it so much!!

I is the best I love it!!!!!!😁😁😁😀😀😄😃
it's great . this is the best episode.

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My name is Abby, and I love What if World

This podcast is amazing, it's full of wacko mayhem that just makes me crack up. My What if question is, what if fair Elise changed Zizi into a fairy? I look forward to a new episode each week.

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Please answer my question

Hi my name is Abby I am 11 my what if Question is what if if cat stole abucus p grumpler’s wand and brought my cats in to what if world (my cat tiger is black and fluffy my mancoon is named Felix he is orange

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PLEASE ANSWER

Hi! My name is Charis (pronounced Care iss) and my What If question is "What if Fred went on a vacation with the Jammaloos'?" Thank you! Love your show!

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Hi I love your podcast! Please notice me!!

Hi my name is Leslin,I’m 9 years old.I love ballet and drawing.
I have been listening to What if world for 3 years.
My what if question is: what if JF cat and Fred the dog switched minds?
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Mmmmooooorrrrrrreeeeeeee G@NDG!!!!!!!

I love love love love love the show Please make more GNG episodes please!!!!

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I love what if world it's like my favorite podcast

I literally love what if world what if world like my favorite podcast I listened to when I go to sleep I listen to when I play sky I listen to when I play roblox I listen to it when I play genshin impact well I can't listen to when I playing roblox or genshin impact But I do listen to all the time my little Sis likes it So for your next what if world podcast Can you do What if Doughnuts got revenge on people. pls do it 😥

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