• 27 minutes 32 seconds
    409. 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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    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.

    28 September 2026, 7:00 am
  • 30 minutes 16 seconds
    SME #3: Banana Detective

    Alabaster Zero and Randall Radbot help Miss Lynn stump Mr. Eric! 

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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.

    24 September 2026, 7:00 am
  • 17 minutes 13 seconds
    154. 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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    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.

    21 September 2026, 7:00 am
  • 22 minutes 35 seconds
    408. 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!

    Check out If Objects Could Talk⁠ wherever you listen to podcasts!

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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.

    14 September 2026, 7:00 am
  • 23 minutes 3 seconds
    407. Niamh asks: What if flamingos were fortune tellers?

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    How do you tell a story when the narrator has gone missing? Detectives Fair Elise and Alabaster Zero are on the case, with a little help from an eccentric flamingo.

    Themes include: Knowing when a friend needs you to step in; not getting stuck in your mistakes; being wary of quick fixes.

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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.

    7 September 2026, 7:00 am
  • 18 minutes 59 seconds
    406. Evil Wizard Radio

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    Cthunkle is the host and DJ of Evil Wizard Radio, but will his new show be as evil as he hopes?

    Themes include: Meeting small cruelties with big kindness; handling the unexpected

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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.

    31 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 25 minutes 59 seconds
    SME #2: A Stumper for All Seasons

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    JFKat and Mr. Business show up to not help Mr. Eric at all—big surprise.

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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.

    27 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 24 minutes 27 seconds
    36. Malakhi asks: What if Paw Patrol were big and knights were small? 

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    JFKat has gone missing! Can Fred the Dog lead the Fur Force and rescue his friend? Maybe with some big help from some little knights. 

    Themes include: everyone is afraid sometimes; learning helps us face our fears

    This remastered episode originally played on June 26th, 2017. It has new FX, more polished sound, and a handy review at the end.

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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.

    24 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 25 minutes 44 seconds
    405. Pietown #3: What if frogs invaded with magic?

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    A flying gorilla, a young junkodile, and an unreliable wizard must save New What City from a frog invasion!

    Themes include: Language is magic; understanding unfamiliar people.

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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.

    17 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 25 minutes 13 seconds
    404. Pietown #2: What if trumpet fish could play the trumpet?

    If a fish trumpets the loudest, does that make it right? Let’s find out as we explore New What City and try to find out why everyone is turning into pie!

    Themes include: Everyone has different strengths, being loud doesn’t make you right

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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.

    10 August 2026, 7:00 am
  • 21 minutes 56 seconds
    403. Ilana asks: What if anyone on the sidewalk turned to pie? (Part 1)

    Meet Zorilla Gorilla, Zebra Fitzgerald, and the Great Catsby in a New What City adventure that lets us see What If World’s biggest city in a new light.

    Themes include: Making new friends, looking out for tricky behavior, moving to a new home, grown-ups handling their big feelings, weird is wonderful.

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    We referenced the great article Teacher Your Child About Safe Strangers & Tricky People while working on this story and when talking with our kids about safe grown-ups and tricky behavior. Hopefully it helps you, 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.

    3 August 2026, 7:00 am
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