What If World - Stories for Kids

Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media

  • 27 minutes 26 seconds
    334. Magic Land # 1: What if a mini ghost town was on top of a coffee shop?

    334. Magic Land Part 1: What if a mini ghost town was on top of a coffee shop?

    The villains Wardrobe and Cramma Olm have taken over the world, but they don’t know what to do next.

    Lessons include: Our choices affect the world daily; power doesn’t bring happiness.


    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [email protected], 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    11 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 19 minutes 12 seconds
    185. President-Elect Part 2: The Hat Trick (Remastered)

    Fair Elise and Alabaster Zero confront the villain challenging What If World’s election results!

    Lessons include: There is no such thing as absolute power; if enough people work together, no villain can defeat them.


    This remastered episode first aired on November 16th, 2020.


    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [email protected], 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer, Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.



    4 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 24 minutes 34 seconds
    184. Izzy asks: What if your hat was full of spiderwebs? (Remastered)

    Poppa Loo’s News announces the next president, but then a mystery case of spider-web hats overtakes the people of What If World! Can Alabaster and Fair Elise get to the bottom of their latest case?

    Lessons include: Relationships grow and change as we do; wanting something doesn’t mean you are entitled to it.


    This remastered episode first aired on November 9th, 2020.


    Grownups in the US, our next election is Tuesday, November 5th. Visit vote.gov and make your voting plan today!


    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld


    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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    30 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 24 minutes 32 seconds
    333. Rory asks: What if pancakes were at a party and they fell?

    Fred the Dog and Miss Karen join the fun as a pancake party turns to monster mayhem!

    Lessons include: We build resilience when we keep trying; syrup-drinking contests are only for pancake people.

    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [email protected], 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    28 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 27 minutes 44 seconds
    332. Nia asks: What if all the people turned bad?

    When the wizard, Abacus, orders a magic staff from Cramazon, he gets more than he bargained for.

    Lessons include: Visualizing a positive outcome can turn nervousness into excitement; choices define you, not how other people see you.


    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [email protected], 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    21 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 30 minutes 18 seconds
    331. Cryptid Kids #4: Escape the Haunted Hotel!

    When Scribno the Doodleknight, Imara the Dragon Detective, and Penny the Pastapus try to escape the Monster Machine, they end up in a strange new world!

    Lessons include: When others are in need, a helper tries to make a difference.


    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 help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327, 328, & 330 Cryptid Kids #1 to #3, if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes  294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or episodes 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279.

    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [email protected], 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    14 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 28 minutes 54 seconds
    330. Cryptid Kids #3: What if a banana became a supervillain?

    What do a banana and a Monster Machine have in common? Your questions and our dice rolls will help us find out. Also, Mr. Eric finally says the word you’ve asked him to speak for years!

    Lessons include: Big problems require a lot of thought and teamwork to solve; we should talk about our bodies literally and ask our grownups questions if we’re confused.


    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 help us tell the story, along with your questions! Start with episodes 327 & 328, Cryptid Kids #1 & #2, if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes  294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or episodes 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279.


    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [email protected], 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    7 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 27 minutes 8 seconds
    223. Petey the Pumpkin #2: What if a dog was a dentist? (Remastered)

    It's a bonus drop to finish our remastered two-part Halloween Special! Mamma Jamma meets her new dentist, and a surprise special guest gets transformed again and again!

    Lessons include: listening to the dentist can help us avoid uncomfortable future visits; big or small, everyone is afraid of something


    This remastered story first aired on November 1st, 2021. Supporters of What If World will get a bonus episode this week!

    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [email protected], 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    2 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 26 minutes 24 seconds
    222. Petey the Pumpkin #1: What if we are school buses’ breakfast? (Remastered)

    We’ve got two short, Halloween-themed stories to share today. Will Zach and Zizi face their fears together?

    Lessons include: Most things aren’t all that scary once we learn more about them; we may never feel fully ready to face our fears, and sometimes we have to take a little leap when it’s safe to do so


    This remastered story first aired on October 15th, 2021. Supporters of What If World will get a bonus episode this week!

    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [email protected], 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    30 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 26 minutes 41 seconds
    329. Gracie asks: What if you could turn into TV characters?

    Detective Alabaster Zero and Fair Elise reunite to track down the villain known as Wardrobe. Is Wardrobe responsible for all the fancy new costumes, or is everyone just exploring their style? We'll need your What If Questions to find out!

    Lessons include: Playing as someone else won’t change who you are; style is what you like for you!

    Listen to episode 314. Elliot asks: What if everything had a mustache? (Freddy Booboo Bear Part 1) and episode 317. Juma asks: What if trains didn’t stop? (Freddy Booboo Bear Part 2) to find out more about Wardrobe! 

    Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their questions & ideas at [email protected], 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 character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

    23 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 30 minutes 19 seconds
    328. The Cryptid Kids #2: The Monster Machine

    Scribno the Doodleknight, Penny Pasta, and Amara the Ocean Dragon return for another Guilds and Goblins mystery! Where are all the bug monsters coming from, and how will the Cryptid Kids stop them?

    Lessons include: All creatures deserve kindness, even creepy ones.


    This story is part two of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The real-life dice rolls help us tell the story, along with your What-If questions! Start with episode 327 if you’ve never heard a G&G story. Campaign Two includes G&G 23 to G&G 33, or episodes  294-296, 302-304, 307, 310-311, and 315-316. Campaign One includes G&G 1 to G&G 22, or episodes 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279.


    Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via Patreon, email: [email protected], voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram: @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:

    What If World (or Mr. Eric)

    P.O. Box 4905

    Panorama City, CA 91412


    Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Ana Stretcu created our character art, and our episode art is by our producer, Lynn Hickernell. Jason O’Keefe created our podcast art, and Craig Martinson wrote our theme song.

    16 September 2024, 7:00 am
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