What If World - Stories for Kids

Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media

  • 22 minutes 59 seconds
    387. Lucian asks: What if Alabaster Zero became a flower farmer?

    Alabaster is forced into a very long vacation and reveals a secret superpower!

    Lessons: We don’t have to be who people expect us to be; taking a break can help us see in a new light

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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.

    9 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 21 minutes 58 seconds
    386. Emma asks: What if Fred found a ball that could make him teleport? (w/ Kevin Del Aguila)

    Join us for a Tuna Tune with special guest Kevin Del Aguila, bookwriter and lyricist for the amazing Dog Man: The Musical and Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical! Adventure across What If World and beyond as Fred & JFK finally find a home! 

    Lessons include: Travel can be tiring, but it’s a great way to make new discoveries and connections!

    Find out when Dog Man: The Musical, Cat Kid: The Musical, and the Click Clack Moo musical are touring near you at twusa.org.

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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.

    2 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 17 minutes 30 seconds
    385. Evie asks: What if there was a chicken who was also a knight?

    Grab your Buggy Board and join us at the beach! Can Hudson the chicken knight solve the mystery of the missing beach bug? Only with your help!

    Lessons include: Leave shells and rocks on the beach; Every creature deserves a home! 2

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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.

    23 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 20 minutes 48 seconds
    17. Jacob asks: What if cars could fly?

    Come to Jalopo’s workshop and meet Pintopio, a flying car who wants to be a real baseball player! Will he succeed? Poppa Loo doesn’t seem to think so, but when has he ever been right about anything?

    Lessons: Our world becomes more amazing the more inclusive we make it; we can all find a way to enjoy movement.

    This remastered episode features new effects, music, and a freshened audio mix! It originally aired on February 16th, 2016.

    We’re selling one-of-a-kind merch collections to raise money for the ACLU. Half of the proceeds go to them, and shipping is included in the price! Check out our shop for a limited time!

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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.

    16 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 19 minutes 38 seconds
    384. Denim asks: What if Fred became a math wizard?

    Fred the Dog, JFKat, and Dancey Pantsy have been looking for a home since last summer. Now they’re going to get help from their local library!

    Lessons: This is an exercise in improv, with a grown-up and kid working together and agreeing with each other to bring you an amazing adventure!

    his week, we’re teaming up with TTRPGKids to tell you about Mystery Snacks, a collection of easy-to-use all-ages TTRPG mysteries funding right now on BackerKit.

    This game features drop-in scenarios that serve up cozy, silly, and twisty whodunit vibes to your table.

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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.

    9 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 18 minutes 16 seconds
    383. Callie asks: What if you met a T-Rex in the future?

    Cthunkle, Thomas the T-Rex, and a Ghost Spinosaurus show up in this very special episode, featuring Callie as our guest.

    Lessons: This is an exercise in improv, with a grown-up and kid working together and agreeing with each other to bring you an amazing adventure!

    We’re selling one of a kind merch collections to raise money for the ACLU. Half of the proceeds go to them, and shipping is included in the price! Check out our shop for a limited time!

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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.

    2 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 25 minutes 39 seconds
    382. Edith asks: What if a unicorn ate a pegasus on the moon? (Part 2)

    Hernosity and Pixicato must save the world from a plot so ridiculous and convoluted that it just might work!

    Lessons: Technology can be amazing when we learn to use it in healthy, sustainable ways.

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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.

    26 January 2026, 8:00 am
  • 22 minutes 13 seconds
    160. What if Story Pirates came into What If World?

    Uh-oh, Cthunkle has captured the Story Pirates’ Lee Overtree! Will Lee be able to help Cthunkle with his reading, or will the storyteller be stuck in Cthunkle’s slimy lair forever?

    Lessons: read what interests you, just don’t forget to try new things now and then; reading is not a competition, so take your time, be kind to yourself, and enjoy! 

    This remastered episode first aired on April 13th, 2020.

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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.

    19 January 2026, 8:00 am
  • 24 minutes 27 seconds
    381. Roxy asks: What if unicorns were somehow the villains? (Part 1)

    It’s Honing Day at the Stables, and Hernosity the Unicorn is keeping a secret from the other magical horses. Also, there’s a giant hole all the way through What If World!

    Lessons include: You don’t need anyone else to tell you what your magic is; there are many ways to be a helper.

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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.

    12 January 2026, 8:00 am
  • 22 minutes 56 seconds
    380. Reigan asks: What if everyone had only one feeling?

    Fred the Dog and JFKat take a trip down the Whyway to a little town called Brainbow, where everyone only feels one feeling! Also, they’re all zombies!

    Lessons include: Every feeling is important; we can experience our feelings and keep going!

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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.

    5 January 2026, 8:00 am
  • 16 minutes 33 seconds
    379. Addy asks: What if everything was dessert?

    Whendi, Ana, and Dr. Joan are back, searching for the best foods in Europe. Unfortunately, the Learninator also appears to have lost his manners! In this listener-submitted story, Nayara answers Addy’s question with an incredible original story.

    Lessons include: Keep it kind when sharing feedback; every part of the world has their own great food!

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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.

    29 December 2025, 8:00 am
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