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What If World - Stories for Kids

Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
What If World
Cthunkle
Fred the Dog
Imagination
Friendship
Alabaster Zero
Chemistry
Magic
Pirates
Dogzilla
Adventure
Time Travel
Creativity
Jfkat
Dinosaurs
Math
Moon
Mr. Eric
Storytelling
Quantum Mechanical Model

Join Mr. Eric for imaginative stories sparked by kids' questions, fostering curiosity and resilience. Grownups, share your kids' What-If Questions, and we may use them in a story! Call our voicemail at 205-605-WHAT or email hello@whatifworldpodcast.com.

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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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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-... more

Talking Bears and mumbling Bearries are just some of the strange creatures Fred the Dog and Alabaster Zero will encounter on their camping trip. Mr. Eric and Miss Lynn fully improvise this story, inspired by your questions, and offer some pointers al... more

Detective Alabaster Zero will solve the mystery of how Miss Karen helped create What If World. Will he get to the bottom of her villainous plot against cereal?

Lessons include: We’ve got to be bad at something before we get to be sort of okay at it;... more

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Karen O'Keeffe
Co-creator of What If World
What If World
Episode: 401. Amanda asks: What if you interviewed Miss Karen?
Dante Belletti
Actor, improviser, tutor to kids
Dorktales Storytime Podcast
Episode: 400. Rollygobs #3: The Starshard
Molly Murphy
Head writer and producer of Dorktales Storytime Podcast
Dorktales Storytime
Episode: 398. Rollygobs #1: The Frozen Portal
Jonathan Cormur
Professional voice actor and top creative voice behind Dorktales Storytime
Dorktales Storytime
Episode: 398. Rollygobs #1: The Frozen Portal
Dante Balletti
Actor, improviser, and tutor
Independent/Various
Episode: 398. Rollygobs #1: The Frozen Portal
Henry McFly
Listener who submitted a What If question
Episode: 396. Henry asks: What if everyone grew beards? (Part 1)
Andy Griffiths
Children's author, Australian Children's Laureate
You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast
Episode: 395. Fred & the Peanut Butter Beast (with Andy Griffiths)
John Patrick Green
Comic book artist and writer; creator of the InvestiGators
InvestiGators (series)
Episode: 392. Cluckerdile’s Revenge! (with John Patrick Green)
Felipe GonzΓ‘lez
Audience member who submitted a question about JFKat and Fred
Episode: 391. Sonali asks: What if Fred became an international pop star?

Host

Mr. Eric
Host of What If World, primary storyteller and improv facilitator.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 9.9k ratings
  • Thank you!!

    Hello my name is Skylar, I’m 14 and I’ve been listening to this podcast for years! I listen to it every night before I go to bed and so do my sisters :) I just wanted to say thank you so much for making such an amazing podcast. As I got older and understood more of what was in the podcast it made me so happy. Thank you for being such an awesome person and putting your kindness forward I have no words to how happy it makes me!! I also have a what if question! What if pixiecato (I’m sorry if I’ve ... more

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    United States3 days ago
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    Su Su Vani
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  • Love the show

    What if mister Eric went to prison and could not escape for ever. Emmie age 6 California

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    Jd2334
    United States8 days ago
  • What if Question

    What if Abacus interviewed Mr.Eric! I love your show!

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    BeesπŸπŸ―πŸ–€πŸ’›
    United States9 days ago
  • For the dog in the coffee shop

    Hi, my name is Emma and I’m nine years old. I what is question is what if for the dog had a normal day and he has his own apartment and went to the coffee shop instead of studying love you show peace🩷

    Apple Podcasts
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    United States10 days ago

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Fans enjoy guest variety and recurring characters for continuity.
Parents note the show's positive messages and encouragement of curiosity.
Listeners praise the playful storytelling and creativity.
Loved the imaginative questions and friendly vibe for families.

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401. Amanda asks: What if you interviewed Miss Karen?
Q: What is your favorite TV show?
Her top picks include Avatar: The Last Airbender, Frasier, and Parks and Recreation, with Go More Girls and Doctor Who as runner-ups.
401. Amanda asks: What if you interviewed Miss Karen?
Q: Do you like olive bread?
She recalls disliking olives and pickles as a kid but liking them as an adult, tying into a light meal-related moment in the episode.
401. Amanda asks: What if you interviewed Miss Karen?
Q: What is your favorite car brand?
Her teenage choice was a green VW Beetle she imagined painting with grass, and she expresses a general preference against cars as transportation.
401. Amanda asks: What if you interviewed Miss Karen?
Q: When did you adopt Mr. Eric as the dog?
A humorous exchange about adopting a dog named Fred, with anecdotes about the dog's rescue and care.
401. Amanda asks: What if you interviewed Miss Karen?
Q: How much experience do you have with improv?
Karen notes limited formal improv background but has some NYC experience and confidence-building through performance, with stage fright acknowledged.

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A family-friendly storytelling show sparked by children's questions. Episodes blend imaginative β€œwhat if” prompts with playful world-building, improvisation, and light educational moments, often featuring a running trivia or audience-submission format, audience questions, and guest appearances. Notable elements include a meta-narrative around the show's characters, frequent sponsor integrations, and a steady emphasis on curiosity, collaboration, and kindness. This mix makes it appealing for families seeking imaginative, low-stakes entertainment with gentle lessons and opportunities for kid and caregiver participation alike.

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What If World launched 10 years ago and published 571 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on What If World include:

1. Karen O'Keeffe
2. Dante Belletti
3. Molly Murphy
4. Jonathan Cormur
5. Dante Balletti
6. Henry McFly
7. Andy Griffiths
8. John Patrick Green

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