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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

    395. Fred & the Peanut Butter Beast (with Andy Griffiths)

    25/05/2026 | 26 mins.
    In the latest episode of their madcap cooking show, inFredible, Fred gets turned into Peanut Butter and chased by the Peanut Butter Beast! We are joined by Andy Griffiths, author of the hilarious You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast, illustrated by Bill Hope. 

    Lessons include: Table manners help you enjoy your meal safely and mindfully; if a device is unnecessary, set it aside while you eat.

    Australian Children's Laureate Andy Griffiths is our special guest this week. His latest book is a fully illustrated adventure for kids 6-10, called You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast! We read the first two books with Thing 1 and Thing 2 and all had a lot of laughs. Find it at your favorite bookstore and please share any What Ifs it inspires!

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    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 grownup's help via email: [email protected] 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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    394. Rory asks: What if Fred the Dog turned into a door with a face?

    18/05/2026 | 21 mins.
    In our first Rory-Fred-Doory-Story, we take a trip to What If World’s favorite theme restaurant, Chunky Choosers. They play the claw game, build plastic block monsters, and meet JFKat for a French Toast Party!

    Lessons include: Hard games are more rewarding than easy ones; you can travel anywhere with your imagination

    What If World producer Miss Lynn is heading back out on the road with a series of concerts in June! Will she be near you? Check her tour dates and find out!

    Subscribe, 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 grownup's help via email: [email protected] 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

    SME #42: Audio Receipt

    14/05/2026 | 20 mins.
    Fred orders “pizza” for a huge cast of What If World friends in a fully-improvised story, and a mystery guest from What If World’s past visits the studio to answer some of your trivia questions about names!

    This is a teaser of the full episode of Stump Mr. Eric, featuring the improvised story round! 

    What If World producer Miss Lynn is heading back out on the road with a series of concerts in June! Will she be near you? Check her tour dates and find out!

    Please Subscribe and show your Support! Supporters can listen to complete episodes of Stump Mr. Eric, as well as all of our past stories, ad-free!

    Share trivia, ask interview questions, or give us the weirdest challenge you can dream up. Improv games, riddles, singing contests, you name it! Email Stumpers to [email protected] with your grownup's permission. Please use "Stump" in the subject line and share the answers to your trivia questions. Let us know whether or not you’re a supporter of the show. We can email non-supporters whose Stumpers get used with an MP3 of the episode so you don’t miss it!

    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

    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

    174. What if a pirate and a detective went on a mission together?

    11/05/2026 | 26 mins.
    Alabaster Zero is tricked by Petrina the Pirate into going on a mission with Petey. Can they get Petrina’s secret envelope to safety?

    Lessons include: Making a new friend takes patience and a positive attitude; money can’t buy everything, but we all must have enough to stay healthy and happy!

    This remastered episode has new FX and smoother sound throughout. The original aired August 17th, 2020.

    What If World producer Miss Lynn is heading back out on the road with a series of concerts in June! Will she be near you? Check her tour dates and find out!

    Subscribe, 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 grownup's help via email: [email protected] 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

    393. Thiago asks: What if shoes could walk by themselves?

    04/05/2026 | 21 mins.
    Everyone’s favorite vampiric comic, Cackula, leads a meditation this week, focusing on kindness. But if you ask him, it’s a “Deaditation,” and he may or may not possess a pair of shoes… 

    Lessons include: We owe ourselves kindness; we can look back to understand our failures and focus on our wins.

    What If World producer Miss Lynn is heading back out on the road with a series of concerts in June! Will she be near you? Check her tour dates and find out!

    Subscribe, 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 grownup's help via email: [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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