- 18 minutes 10 seconds414. Meditation: What if anyone who went near a cat fell asleep?
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JFKat leads a Meowitation teaching us about kindness as we relax together. Fred, Sprite Alright, and the Learninator come searching for the magically sleepy kitty, then end up falling asleep, too.
Lessons include: Kindness is a seed you can plant anywhere you go; we’ve got to remember to be kind to ourselves, too.
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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 November 2026, 8:00 am - 24 minutes 29 seconds413. Maple asks: What if Fred went back in time to the Titanic? (w/ Mick Sullivan)
Mick Sullivan, host of the history podcast for kids, The Past & the Curious, helps Fred travel back in time to 1984 to stop a ship full of delicious sticks from sinking!
Lessons include: You can’t change the past, but you can learn a lot from it; we have a responsibility to stand up against unjust rules… and to follow the ones that make sense (like don’t mess with time travel!).
Kickstart Mick’s history book for kids, “Tails: The Most Interesting Animals In History” and get your copy when it’s released. Here’s the link!
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2 November 2026, 8:00 am - 31 minutes 59 secondsSME #4: Hooray for Mistakes!
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29 October 2026, 7:00 am - 20 minutes 9 seconds145. Will & Sean ask: What if Fred had a Pokemon?
When a giant snow dragon crashes the holiday school party, everyone is trying to blame everyone else for unleashing the beast! Can you pick out the grains of truth from this collection of tall tales?
Lessons include: We are not required to hug others, there are many perfectly friendly ways to say hello; The truth can be hard to figure out sometimes, because one event recalled from a new perspective can sound very different!
This remastered episode has new sound effects, improved audio, and a post-show reflection. The original version aired on December 9th, 2019.
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26 October 2026, 7:00 am - 32 minutes 7 seconds412. Farting Lobster, Burping Crab: Part 2
What happens when a lobster, a crab, a wizard, a detective, and a Junkodile each try to save the day all on their own? Hopefully a lesson about teamwork…
Lessons include: A true helper isn’t concerned with getting glory or showing off.
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19 October 2026, 7:00 am - 24 minutes 15 seconds411. Farting Lobster, Burping Crab: Part 1
When Derek the lobster and Kiwa the crab find out that New What City needs their help, they leave their sewer home and set out on a magical—and sometimes gassy—adventure.
Lessons include: Working together doesn’t always mean doing the same thing; we never need to make a big deal about farts and burps. It’s just a body doing what comes naturally.
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12 October 2026, 7:00 am - 17 minutes 22 seconds410. Gavin asks: What if Fred could turn anything into sticks?
When Fred wakes up in a stick-free meadow, he’ll do anything in his power to find something to chew.
Lessons include: Taking responsibility for our mistakes; listening to other people’s body boundaries (even when you’re a make believe dog).
This is the audio-only version of a YouTube video shot in front of a green screen for a kid-friendly, low-stimulation, no AI video. Grownups, you can find it via this link or by searching on YouTube Kids for What If World.
Note: While chewing on a big sturdy stick can be fun for a dog, don’t let them consume the pieces. And don’t let them chew on Oak, which is not considered pet-safe.
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5 October 2026, 7:00 am - 27 minutes 32 seconds409. Jackson asks: What if I turned into Godzilla and destroyed the city? (w/ Hamish Steele)
On his first day of school, Jackson (played by Hamish Steele) gets turned into a giant monster! Will he crash through Mystak City or get sent to outer space?
Lessons include: Everyone needs an outlet for their big feelings; taking a little break in a big moment just takes a little imagination.
We are celebrating the release of Go-Man vs. the Star Dragon, the second in an amazing graphic novel series for kids featuring giant monsters, robots, super heroes, and more! These stories are funny, heartfelt, and action packed. Our kids love them and we hope yours will too. Pick up both Go-Man graphic novels wherever you get your books, and find out more at: hamishsteele.co.uk
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28 September 2026, 7:00 am - 30 minutes 16 secondsSME #3: Banana Detective
Alabaster Zero and Randall Radbot help Miss Lynn stump Mr. Eric!
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24 September 2026, 7:00 am - 17 minutes 13 seconds154. Alice asks: What if Mr. Eric wasn't real? (Updated!)
Poppa Loo’s News reports from a speeding train where people are turning into elements from the periodic tables! Can he and Mamma Jamma find Mr. Eric and help us get What If World back on track?
Lessons include: Researching a problem can help you fix it; keep thinking and observing to stay safe in a tense situation.
This episode has been remastered with new FX, cleaned up vocals, and new post-story activities! It originally aired on March 2nd, 2020.
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21 September 2026, 7:00 am - 22 minutes 35 seconds408. Nate asks: What if a chair broke with snakes inside? (w/Zoe Goldman)
Fred and Abacus visit the Getty Museum, and see a chair that keeps making them think about snakes! Special guest Zoe Goldman shows us that there's no cutting corner with art, even if you have magic.
Themes include: Artistic skills take a long time to master and art takes a long time to make!
Hear Mr. Eric on season two of If Objects Could Talk, the Getty Museum’s first podcast for kids, produced by our guest, Zoe Goldman. In each episode, a different work of art takes you on an imaginative journey through its history from the object's perspective!
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