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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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Stories for KidsComedy FictionFictionKids & Family

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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 unexpect... more

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

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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 sometim... more

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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. more

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Recent Guests

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
Dante Balletti
Actor, improviser, and tutor
Independent/Various
Episode: 398. Rollygobs #1: The Frozen Portal
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
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 GonzĂĄlez
Audience member who submitted a question about JFKat and Fred
Episode: 391. Sonali asks: What if Fred became an international pop star?

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Mr. Eric
Host and narrator with primary guidance of story prompts and episode flow; central to collaborative storytelling.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 9.9k ratings
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  • Question

    Hi my name is Ella my question is What if Everyone started talking in an South African accent?

    (Ps pls change the display image back;/)

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    South Africa8 days ago
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    What if Alibaster- Zero turned Fred the dog into pumpkin and then his wand broke but everyone had to turn him back into a dog in under 4 hours. My name is Amirah (Uh-me-rah) and I love your show and animals I'm from Portland OR

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    Magic misshap
    United States11 days ago
  • Question

    What if alibaster 0 turned dragomax into a mouse

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    United States11 days ago
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    I like Hamilton to I like Mr. Eric to I think a lot of people like those things can we all agree?

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Sponsorships (e.g., educational tools) are noted as helpful context rather than distractions.
Families value the interactive, question‑driven format and humor.
Guests and cross‑show collaborators are seen as a plus for variety and learning.
Listeners praise imaginative, kid‑friendly stories that spark curiosity.

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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 kid‑centric storytelling show that springs from audience questions and turns them into imaginative, multi‑character adventures. Episodes mix playful world‑building, problem solving, language play, and occasional sponsor messages, all delivered by a steady two‑person hosting team who guide listeners through collaborative, question‑driven narratives. Notable strengths include high energy, strong audience participation, and cross‑show collaborations with guest actors and writers that expand the storytelling universe. The format often blends education with entertainment, inviting participation from young listeners and families while keeping a light, humorous tone that stays accessible for grownups tuning in with kids.

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

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