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What If World - Stories for Kids

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What If World
Quantum Mechanical Model
Atoms
Albert Einstein
Cow Turtle Lion Robots
Dogzilla
Chemistry
Niels Bohr
Founder's Museum
Fred the Dog
Thomas Edison
The MC Detective Agency
Jfkat
Dinosaurs
Mandy Core
Dogopolis
Swan Song
Muffin House
Moon
Godzilla

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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Latest Episodes

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 langua... more

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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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 Sn... more

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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Recent Guests

Felix Olivier
Listener who asked the main question
Listener
Episode: 389. Felix asks: What if the world is an apple being eaten by a space giant?
Kevin Del Aguila
Emmy Award-winning writer and performer; known for TV shows and musical theatre work, including Dog Man and Cat Kid Musical projects
What If World guest
Episode: 386. Emma asks: What if Fred found a ball that could make him teleport? (w/ Kevin Del Aguila)
Mr. Mouser
A character and guest on the episode who participates in a round of trivia.
Episode: SME #35: Mr. Mouser & the Maple Bee
Abacus P. Grumbler
A wizard and character from the show, known for his whimsical nature and humorous interactions
Episode: 66. An Interview with Abacus
Chris Kerrigan
Musician and educator who teaches musical theater to kids
Compassion Fatigue
Episode: 53. What If: the Musical! (w/ Chris Kerrigan)
Tessa Flannery
Voice actor known for her work on Girl Tales podcast
Girl Tales
Episode: 339. Saffron asks: What if you got stuck in Dungeons & Dungeons? (w/ Tessa Flannery)
Dagmara Sitek
Children's book author from Montreal, Canada focusing on stories about foster children.
Courage Tales
Episode: 337. Aarohan asks: What if robots had emotions? (w/ Dagmara Sitek)
Candy the Kid
A whimsical character made of candy with butterscotch boots, participating in trivia.
What If World
Episode: SME #15: Cotton Candy Handshake
Henry C.
A young podcast host and creator of Time Warp The First Season, an audio drama for kids.
Time Warp The First Season
Episode: 313. Henry asks: What if it rained electric guitars? (w/ Henry)

Host

Mr. Eric
Host of a show where imaginative stories are sparked by children's questions, encouraging curiosity and resilience in young listeners.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 9.9k ratings
  • Hello love this show

    Hello I love this show so much and I would like you to send a shout out to my brother who turns six April sixteenth and his name is Charlie

    What if Fred became a Doctor and a pilot and a police and a super hero and the cat one I can’t remember his name but he was a bad guy who has the power of kitty kibble and cthunckle was eating a pizza with tuna on it and helped Fred

    Oh and maybe make Fred’s power one for all because I love MY hero academia and I heard Eric does too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ilovecat.65
    United States3 days ago
  • What if

    I think the podcast is so good l love it so much It’s just the best podcast ever I have so many what ifs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123🐝
    United States10 days ago
  • My name is PJ, I’m 11, and my question is

    What if what if. What does that mean? I have absolutely no idea but I think you could make something good out of it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ultra Spider-Man
    United States12 days ago
  • Great podcast

    Totally great. Would definitely recommend. What if Fred the dog was GM? Love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Micalos
    United States13 days ago
  • hi! my name is Madeline and I'm 10 years old, and my what is question is what if Wendy, Anna, and Dr.Jones were solving a mystery and Dr. jones kept spoiling the mystery for Wendy and Anna was trying to stop Dr. Jones. thank you! today is sat, 28 Mar 2026 and I'm turning 11 next month! I love your podcast!

    Audible
    4
    Anna J.
    United States15 days ago

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Overall, patterns indicate high engagement levels, with many encouraging their peers to listen for quality family entertainment.
Listeners appreciate the interactive nature of the stories and enjoy contributing their own ideas, showcasing creativity and engagement.
Some listeners have expressed a desire for more diverse storylines and variety in episodes, while most reviews praise the humor and creativity.
The podcast is seen as fun and entertaining, serving as a valuable resource for parents to foster imagination in their children.

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Talking Points

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151. What if holidays flew onto Mount Everest?
Q: What if all holidays suddenly disappeared from the calendar?
The characters improvise by searching for the missing holidays and eventually locate them with the help of their new calendar from the top of Mount Everest, highlighting problem solving and teamwork.
386. Emma asks: What if Fred found a ball that could make him teleport? (w/ Kevin Del Aguila)
Q: Hi, my name is Emma. I like JFK at Fred the Dog. My question is, what if Fred the Dog found the ball that could make him teleport anywhere in What If World?
The conversation uses Emma's question to launch a playful, fantastical journey where Fred and JFK explore teleportation, travel to new places like the moon and the ocean, and meet quirky characters who help them realize how imagination and friendship drive adventures in What If World.
189. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 1)
Q: What if Cthunkle managed to take over What If World?
The premise leads to widespread interest among kids, fostering imaginative story developments throughout the episode.
189. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 1)
Q: What if Mr. Eric had a surprise birthday party for Cthunkle?
A fun and thoughtful scenario opens up for the story, exploring the dynamics of celebrating Cthunkle.
SME #36: What’s My Line?
Q: What is Zach's favorite animal, mythological or real?
Zach shares that his favorite creature is the were-ram, describing its unique traits and personality.

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A creative storytelling experience unfolds through imaginative tales inspired by kids' questions. With a focus on themes such as bravery, friendship, and curiosity, each episode features whimsical characters in fantastical scenarios, engaging young listeners and encouraging them to explore their creativity. Notable highlights include adventures involving animals, magical beings, and heroic journeys, all crafted to foster resilience and a love for storytelling. The approach combines humor and valuable life lessons, providing entertainment that resonates with both children and parents alike. This podcast is particularly unique because it invites young listeners to contribute their own questions, making it an interactive experience.

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What If World launched 10 years ago and published 551 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. Felix Olivier
2. Kevin Del Aguila
3. Mr. Mouser
4. Abacus P. Grumbler
5. Chris Kerrigan
6. Tessa Flannery
7. Dagmara Sitek
8. Candy the Kid

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