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.
Episodes
October 6, 2025 • 28 mins
Our 10th season kicks off with an epic adventure that reveals a little of Whendiana Joan’s mysterious past. Also, there’s mac n’ cheese and dinosaurs!
Lessons include: There are many different ways to overcome a challenge; the future may be uncertain, but we can still be confident in ourselves.
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September 29, 2025 • 25 mins
Fast Alice, the fastest cheetah in the universe, adopts a baby tree-dog. As the dog grows up and Alice grows old, she finds that she isn’t so fast anymore.
Lessons include: Growing old is just a part of growing up; what we say to ourselves can become true; we only stop growing when we stop trying.
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September 22, 2025 • 21 mins
Fred the Dog looks for a new home, with help from an accident-prone realtor named Basil the Basset, played by Miss Lynn.
Lessons include: Watching other people suffer won’t make you feel better; finding a new home can take time and patience.
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September 15, 2025 • 24 mins
It’s Fair Elise’s first official day as President of What If World, and everybody wants her to use her magic to help them right away. Meanwhile, Fred’s off somewhere digging a very deep hole...
Lessons include: Everyone needs to take a break sometimes; no one person can do it all, we’ve got to work together to truly improve our world.
This remastered episode originally aired on February 1st, 2021. It’s got better sound balance th...
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September 8, 2025 • 28 mins
Our adventurers find themselves atop a massive Eggship flying in the sky. But is the ship trying to save people, or trap them forever?
Lessons include: When we work together, we can face the truth, endure discomfort, and make the world safer for everyone.
This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually...
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September 1, 2025 • 21 mins
On their way to save Scribno, our adventurers are stopped by Raggor Ruin, a monstrous behemoth made of Fast Fashion Clothing. Can they escape his fibrous clutches and complete their mission?
Lessons include: To help save our planet, we can all buy fewer clothes; big feelings need to be shared before they overwhelm us.
This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original t...
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August 25, 2025 • 21 mins
When their friend Scribno goes missing, the Cryptid Kids will have to search all of Berend to find him. Zach makes his GM debut, and Zizi returns as a Player!
Lessons include: When we try to ignore our feelings, they tend to sneak out anyway.
This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-si...
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August 18, 2025 • 27 mins
Shark and Bot, the famous kids’ comic book characters, visit What If World along with their creator, Brian Yanish. Of course, Brian quickly gets turned into a shark-man by Abacus P. Grumbler…
Lessons include: Art takes practice, but that’s part of the fun!
This week, we’re joined by Brian Yanish. His graphic novel series for kids, Shark and Bot, has delighted Mr. Eric’s family for years, and we couldn’t be more excited about this...
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August 11, 2025 • 19 mins
Myster E tries to answer every question in a single story! Fred might have to come out of retirement for this one.
Lessons include: You’re never stuck as long as you keep asking questions; adding strange details to a story is fun, but too many of them can make your story confusing!
This remastered episode originally aired on 10/29/2020.
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August 4, 2025 • 27 mins
What do a stampede of lions, a white birch stick, an animatronic Fred the Dog, and a spooky castle have in common? It’s up to you to find out, with a bit of help from Alabaster Zero!
Lessons include: We can’t solve every mystery on our own, and fortunately, we don’t have to; A good detective asks questions before making assumptions.
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July 28, 2025 • 32 mins
Listen to three stories from our monthly supporter-only show, Stump Mr. Eric. These stories are fully improvised by Mr. Eric and inspired by your What If Questions.
Lessons include: We must speak up for ourselves and others when we see something wrong.
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July 21, 2025 • 17 mins
The forest monsters, Scushroom and Crabimedes, need your help in this fully improvised story. Just remember, math and magic don’t mix!
Lessons include: When you make up a story with a friend, treat every detail as a gift.
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July 14, 2025 • 15 mins
Find out more about Abacus P. Grumbler and see if Mr Eric can survive his magic!
Lessons include: Titles and objects don’t make you what you are, thinking outside the box can get unexpected results.
This remastered episode has higher quality and better-balanced sound with new sound effects. It originally aired on February 26th, 2018.
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July 7, 2025 • 20 mins
Can Zizi and Abacus take on Dancy Pantsy alone? And who will Fred the Dog end up living with? It’s the exciting conclusion of our three-part special!
Lessons include: Understanding the past helps us build a better future; be brave enough to disagree when it's essential!
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June 30, 2025 • 22 mins
It’s Molamo’s turn to tell a story (or two). Can he and Abacus P. Grumbler the wizard learn to face their problems? Also, a pair of pants has taken over the world.
Lessons include: We need to face our problems to grow; not everyone will like your art, but how you feel about it matters most.
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June 23, 2025 • 23 mins
Molamo the lava monster, the Jammaloo family, and a special guest compete to see who Fred the Dog will live with!
Lessons include: When adopting a pet, we have to consider what’s best for it; even when we can’t save the whole world, we can still try to make a difference.
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June 16, 2025 • 21 mins
The Toothbrush people used their magical bristles to make the Pencil people invisible. Plus, Fred the Dog starts looking for his new home.
Lessons include: Treating your neighbor with kindness can help you learn and grow; you are the boss of your body.
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June 9, 2025 • 22 mins
Alabaster Zero and Fair Elise share the first episode of their detective show, which was inspired by a listener's question!
Lessons include: we can make the best of the holidays, even when they change; our big feelings are the most important to share.
We are replaying this classic story from October 26th, 2020. We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. Supporters will get a brand new episode of Stump Mr. Eric on Wednesday...
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June 2, 2025 • 16 mins
Fred the Dog teams up with Prudence to save a herd of sheep from an evil wizard and cat duo!
Lessons include: This fully improvised episode offers tips on telling off-the-cuff stories with your friends and family.
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May 26, 2025 • 34 mins
The Cryptid Kids must track down Cthunkle before he can steal the magical power of an entire world.
Lessons include: Being all-powerful would take all the surprises out of life; when playing make-believe, we all get to add to the story.
This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided d...
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