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What If World - Stories for Kids

Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
What If World - Stories for Kids
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  • What If World - Stories for Kids

    36. Malakhi asks: What if Paw Patrol were big and knights were small?

    2026-08-24 | 24 mins.
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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.

    Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

    Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)

    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.
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    405. Pietown #3: What if frogs invaded with magic?

    2026-08-17 | 25 mins.
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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.

    Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

    Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)

    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.
  • What If World - Stories for Kids

    404. Pietown #2: What if trumpet fish could play the trumpet?

    2026-08-07 | 25 mins.
    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

    Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards!

    Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

    Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)

    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.
  • What If World - Stories for Kids

    403. Ilana asks: What if anyone on the sidewalk turned to pie? (Part 1)

    2026-08-03 | 21 mins.
    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.

    Support the show, get our Yoto Card, or Subscribe at whatifworld.fun

    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!

    Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

    Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)

    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.
  • What If World - Stories for Kids

    402. John asks: What if a dog and a detective went camping?

    2026-07-27 | 18 mins.
    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 along the way.

    Lessons include: When telling a story with a friend, it helps to talk to them about your ideas before you start.

    Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards!

    Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube

    Share questions with a grown-up's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428)

    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.
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About What If World - Stories for Kids
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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