What If World - Stories for Kids

By: Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
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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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Episodes
  • 340. Lucia asks: What If Pirates Hunted for Vegetables?

    340. Lucia asks: What If Pirates Hunted for Vegetables?
    Jan 6 2025
    Petey the Pirate allies with the Broccoli-headed swashbuckler known as Brock O’Lander, but will Petey enjoy hunting for vegetables? Lessons include: It’s good to try new things, but you can’t force people to like something they don’t; people like what they like. 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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    26 mins
  • Stump Mr. Eric: Four Short Stories

    Stump Mr. Eric: Four Short Stories
    Dec 31 2024
    As a gift to all our listeners, we’re releasing a special episode of Stump Mr. Eric featuring our new short story segment. Fred the Dog, the Learninator, Fair Elise, Alabaster Zero, and several slightly nefarious doubles appear in these stories, all made up on the spot answering your What If Questions. Please Subscribe and show your Support! New supporters can listen to every episode of Stump Mr. Eric, with a new one released monthly. 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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    25 mins
  • 207. Beatrice asks: What if What If World had a potluck? (Remastered)

    207. Beatrice asks: What if What If World had a potluck? (Remastered)
    Dec 30 2024
    Petey the Party Planner Pirate puts on a potluck party, and there are a few surprises in store… also, a lot of candy casseroles. Then, unsurprisingly, the world gets taken over. Lessons include: Everyone needs help sometimes, and it’s okay to ask; setting a good example feels terrific, but others won't always follow your lead. This remastered story first aired on June 7th, 2021. 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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    24 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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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

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

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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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