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
April 28, 2025 • 21 mins
Fred meets Jonathan Mangum, host of “Let’s Make a Deal,” and they become famous by inventing Coffee Soup. Everything’s going great until Cthunkle tries to take over!
Lessons include: You don’t have to be what people expect you to be; we should take time to consider what we want to share online and how we share it.
Jonathan Mangum is cohost of a new comedy podcast for grown-ups called Wayne Brady’s What If with Jonathan Mangum. We ...
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April 21, 2025 • 27 mins
Fred the Cat and JFDog have swapped places. Now they fear a two-headed mushroom monster will destroy the Observatorium before it can be rebuilt.
Lessons include: Home is where your family is; just because someone is different, it doesn’t mean they’re dangerous.
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April 14, 2025 • 21 mins
The What If Question that’s been asked more than any other finally gets answered! Your favorite dog and cat characters switch places in the first episode of this two-part story.
Lessons include: Everyone deserves a home; it takes imagination to see from someone else’s perspective; it’s important to always clean up our messes, especially out in nature!
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April 7, 2025 • 18 mins
Today, we learn about Mr. Eric as he travels back in time. Can he stop the Time Monkey, or will he get stuck in his past?
Lessons include: Our past helps shape who we are today, even the parts that aren’t so great; new challenges are always scary, but they can help us learn about ourselves.
This remastered classic first aired on February 17th, 2020.
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March 31, 2025 • 31 mins
After saving a hundred video game worlds, Pipey-O just wants to sit down and play some video games. Too bad his room is a mess! Can he get some help from the Million-Hand-Headed Hydra?
Lessons include: Everyone needs to relax sometimes, but not all activities are as relaxing as they seem; describe a video game out loud to find its real value.
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March 24, 2025 • 24 mins
When the Magic Mirror tells Snowy the cat that there’s only kind of beauty, Fred the Dog has to set the record straight!
Lessons include: Beauty isn’t just what we see, it’s what we feel, what we do, and what we take the time to notice.
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March 17, 2025 • 22 mins
Pixicato becomes What If World’s president on the same day she gets her new braces! Can she weather all these changes and still make time to help her friends?
Lessons include: Big problems can’t be fixed in a day; big changes take time to get used to; liking yourself and leaning on your loved ones can help you face any challenge.
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March 10, 2025 • 22 mins
Fred and Pipey-O team up to rebuild the What House… after Fred chewed the whole house to pieces! Will an Internet What House be able to replace the real thing?
Lessons include: Video games cannot replace the real world; if your current approach to a project isn’t working, it might be time to try something else.
This remastered classic has new effects and a more balanced sound. The original aired on March 18th, 2019.
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March 3, 2025 • 20 mins
The Observatorium has fallen, and Abacus is stuck as Abybot, the giant robot. Can Fair Elise help him get unstuck from his feelings and rediscover his magic?
Themes include: sharing feelings, mindfulness, coping with anxiety
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February 24, 2025 • 28 mins
The Cryptid Kids rush to solve the Handra’s riddle as the Observatorium crumbles, and with it, their magic elevator home!
Lessons include: Trying new things and visiting new places can help us find ourselves; everyone deserves a chance to explore and grow.
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, usuall...
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February 17, 2025 • 24 mins
The kids discover the Hydra’s weakness! Will they use it to defeat the creature or help it find what it seeks?
Lessons include: Big problems take teamwork to solve; taking a break helps us face our challenges with fresh eyes.
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 die (or d20), ...
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February 10, 2025 • 26 mins
Whendiana and the Learninator are back to face another time-traveling candy crisis!
Lessons include: It takes a variety of food to help us feel our best; the effort we put into the things we care about makes us remarkable and unique.
This remastered classic has new sound effects and music. The original aired on July 24th, 2017.
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February 3, 2025 • 22 mins
We meet the Learninator’s whole family and discover the secrets of time travel. Get ready for lots of lasers and chrome!
Lessons include: family celebrates who you are, not who they want you to be; imagine the future you want, then start taking steps to make it happen!
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January 27, 2025 • 26 mins
The Million-Hand-Headed-Hydra is pinching away the Observatorium, and even parts of What If World. It's time for the Cryptid Kids to call in some backup!
Lessons include: failure is part of every big challenge; mistakes provide information that can lead us to new ideas.
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 ...
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January 20, 2025 • 27 mins
The Observatorium is fading away, and monsters are invading WIW from G&G. Can the Cryptid Kids help Abacus P. Grumbler save his school?
Lessons include: Sharing ideas makes play more exciting; with effort and imagination, we can ensure there’s enough for everyone.
This story is part of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice ro...
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January 13, 2025 • 25 mins
Fred the Dog runs out of sticks, and desperate times call for desperate antics! What will become of our President?
Lessons include: Not all attention is good for you; there’s more to being a leader than getting your way.
This remastered episode first aired on September 14th, 2020.
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January 6, 2025 • 26 mins
Petey the Pirate allies with the Broccoli-headed swashbuckler known as Brock O’Lander, but will Petey enjoy hunting for vegetables?
Lessons include: It’s good to try new things, but you can’t force people to like something they don’t; people like what they like.
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December 31, 2024 • 25 mins
As a gift to all our listeners, we’re releasing a special episode of Stump Mr. Eric featuring our new short story segment. Fred the Dog, the Learninator, Fair Elise, Alabaster Zero, and several slightly nefarious doubles appear in these stories, all made up on the spot answering your What If Questions.
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December 30, 2024 • 24 mins
Petey the Party Planner Pirate puts on a potluck party, and there are a few surprises in store… also, a lot of candy casseroles. Then, unsurprisingly, the world gets taken over.
Lessons include: Everyone needs help sometimes, and it’s okay to ask; setting a good example feels terrific, but others won't always follow your lead.
This remastered story first aired on June 7th, 2021.
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December 23, 2024 • 31 mins
Dracomax and his pen pal, Nessie (voiced by Tessa Flannery), turn into figurines to save Fred the Dog from the dangerous game Dungeons & Dungeons!
Lessons include: If all you do is show off, you may miss your chance to connect with a new friend; with patience and creativity, you can change any game to be more inclusive.
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