What If World - Stories for Kids

Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media

  • 20 minutes 55 seconds
    391. Sonali asks: What if Fred became an international pop star?

    How does a job at the Post Office turn Fred the Dog and JFKat into pop stars? Listen and find out!

    Lessons include: We need to eat a variety of foods to stay healthy and happy; we can reduce plastic waste by looking for biodegradable alternatives.

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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.

    20 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 21 minutes 10 seconds
    SME #41: Chip Ship

    In perhaps the wizardiest SME ever, Mr. Eric and Miss Lynn tell a story involving Walter the Wizard Walrus, after which Abacus P. Grumbler attempts to answer some very stumpy trivia!

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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 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 20 minutes 8 seconds
    247. An Interview with Pipey-O!

    What happens when your favorite sewer wizard gets his magic wrench wand chewed on by Fred the Dog? Why don’t we ask him! Wizards, pirates, and dragon-turtle-dogs come along for the ride in this story told through your interview questions.

    Lessons include: It takes time and effort to discover our purpose in life; sometimes we need to give criticism a rest and just be there for our loved ones.

    This remastered episode has new sound effects and higher quality audio. It first aired on June 20th, 2022.

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    13 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 25 minutes 11 seconds
    390. Claire asks: What if bug bites were from invisible unicorns?

    We meet baby Dracomax and Abacus and see a What If World Home Invention show as everyone in What If World tries to figure out the Invisibility Crisis!

    Lessons include: Our kind little choices every day make the world a better place; in dragon language, apologize means “Give Pizza”

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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.

    6 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 24 minutes 28 seconds
    389. Felix asks: What if the world is an apple being eaten by a space giant?

    The crew of the Squidship Squiggler must save the planet of Applonia from a hungry moon! Or is it the other way around?

    Lessons include: All kinds of life are precious; with compromise and cooperation, all creatures can learn to live in peace.

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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.

    30 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 29 minutes 23 seconds
    388. Dude, Where’s My Broom? (Cryptid Kids #17)

    Abacus P. Grumbler runs the adventure today, as the Cryptid Kids track down clues at a magical college full of snakes, goblins, and SUSPECTS!

    Lessons include: This G&G adventure shows you how to run a simple, fun TTRPG mystery for kids.

    ⁠Mystery Snacks⁠, a family-focused TTRPG sourcebook, is available for pre-order! Get "Dude, Where’s My Broom” and seven other easy-to-run adventures for kids at ⁠mystery-snacks.backerkit.com⁠. A huge thanks to our friend Steph C. of ⁠TTRPGkids.com⁠ for letting us use their adventure to inspire this story!

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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 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 21 minutes 31 seconds
    SME #40: Septuple Axel

    Miss Lynn and Fred show off their ice-skating routine to celebrate the Winter Olympics, and Cthunkle shows Mr. Eric how to limber up! 

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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 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 20 minutes 26 seconds
    151. What if holidays flew onto Mount Everest?

    Dracomax is sick, but he’s determined to wait until the next holiday to feel better. Trouble is, the holidays have disappeared! JFKat and Patty Pan head off to find the missing days, while Abacus and Lola Rabbit stay behind to help Dracomax feel better.

    Lessons: We don’t need to wait for the holidays to make us feel better; big feelings are not something to ignore or feel ashamed of

    This story has been remastered with new FX, smoother vocals, and better-balanced music. It originally aired on February 3rd, 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.

    16 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 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
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