What If World - Stories for Kids

A classic dungeon crawl takes Iggy, Scuggy, and Claude through Fun Gus’s Mush Room as they try to save the city of STEAMhold.  Lessons include: Kindness comes back to you in unexpected ways; there is always another problem for a hero to help with. This week, we play G&G with Molly Murphy as Claud the Leafbat Sidekick, Jonathan Cormur as Ignis Draconius the Fire Sorcerer, and Scuggy Woodrot, the Ar...

Our heroes face gargoyles and magic plants as they attempt to climb the tallest tower in the city! Can Ignis the Fire Sorcerer, Scuggy the Armadillo Magineer, Claude the Leafbat Sidekick, and the painted superhero known as Knight Wing reach the top in one piece? Lessons include: Listening and creative thinking are more effective than fighting. This week, we play G&G with actor and tutor Dante Bell...

Can Ignis the Fire Sorcerer, Scuggy the Armadillo Magineer, Claude the Leafbat Sidekick, and the painted superhero known as Knight Wing rescue the unicorns from the frozen portal? Lessons include: When rivals work together, they can do amazing things; everyone has different specialties, even if they share similar interests! This week, we play G&G with three players: actor and tutor Dante Belletti,...

Mr. Eric reveals the species of his kids, Alabaster Zero has to go back to school with Mr. Balloony Pants, and JFKat breaks stuff (as usual)! This is a teaser of the full episode of Stump Mr. Eric, featuring a trivia question only Mr. Eric can answer, and a fully-improvised story! What If World producer Miss Lynn is heading back out on the road with a series of concerts in June! Will she be near y...

Abacus P. Grumbler gets to host his own cooking show this week, and the whole Jamma-Loo Family will learn the great secrets of cooking magic… That is, if they can keep Zach’s Ninjagoos under control. Lessons include: It’s fun to forget ourselves while playing, but we still need to remember our friends’ feelings; throwing an egg in its shell is painful! This episode has been remastered with new eff...

Krakthuncle returns with an appetite and Petrina is snoozing on duty. Can the red panda pirates win the day with their cuddly might?   Lessons include: Doing the work of the house together is a chance to connect with your family; getting caught up on chores makes for uninterrupted creative time! This episode was written by writer/actor, and good friend of Mr. Eric’s, Kevin Swanstrom! Check him out...

Petrina the Pirate takes over the story and Mr. Eric has to face the Red Panda Pirates! Lessons include: We each need to help out with the work of the home; we cannot cuddle others without their consent. 2 This episode was written by writer/actor, and good friend of Mr. Eric’s, Kevin Swanstrom! Check him out for all your writing/acting needs at kevinswanstrom.com Subscribe, Support the show, and g...

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. Aus...

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...

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...

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. Wh...

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! Wi...

The InvestiGators, Mango & Brash, visit What If World when their comic creator, John Patrick Green, goes missing! Can the gators find the captured comic, or will their non-canonical half-chicken half-crocodile nemesis defeat them once and for all? Lessons include: Art can bring out the good in all of us; revenge is never necessary. You can find the InvestiGators graphic novel series for kids at yo...

How does a job at the Post Office turn Fred the Dog and JFKat into pop stars? Listen and find out! Lessons include: We need to eat a variety of foods to stay healthy and happy; we can reduce plastic waste by looking for biodegradable alternatives. Subscribe, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! We’re selling merch to raise money for the ACLU. Check out our shop for a limited time! Want more k...

In perhaps the wizardiest SME ever, Mr. Eric and Miss Lynn tell a story involving Walter the Wizard Walrus, after which Abacus P. Grumbler attempts to answer some very stumpy trivia! 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 challen...

What happens when your favorite sewer wizard gets his magic wrench wand chewed on by Fred the Dog? Why don’t we ask him! Wizards, pirates, and dragon-turtle-dogs come along for the ride in this story told through your interview questions. Lessons include: It takes time and effort to discover our purpose in life; sometimes we need to give criticism a rest and just be there for our loved ones. This...

We meet baby Dracomax and Abacus and see a What If World Home Invention show as everyone in What If World tries to figure out the Invisibility Crisis! Lessons include: Our kind little choices every day make the world a better place; in dragon language, apologize means “Give Pizza” Subscribe, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! We’re selling merch to raise money for the ACLU. Check out our sh...

The crew of the Squidship Squiggler must save the planet of Applonia from a hungry moon! Or is it the other way around? Lessons include: All kinds of life are precious; with compromise and cooperation, all creatures can learn to live in peace. Subscribe, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! We’re selling merch to raise money for the ACLU. Check out our shop for a limited time! Want more kids...

Abacus P. Grumbler runs the adventure today, as the Cryptid Kids track down clues at a magical college full of snakes, goblins, and SUSPECTS! Lessons include: This G&G adventure shows you how to run a simple, fun TTRPG mystery for kids. ⁠Mystery Snacks⁠, a family-focused TTRPG sourcebook, is available for pre-order! Get "Dude, Where’s My Broom” and seven other easy-to-run adventures for kids at ⁠m...

Miss Lynn and Fred show off their ice-skating routine to celebrate the Winter Olympics, and Cthunkle shows Mr. Eric how to limber up!  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, sing...

Dracomax is sick, but he’s determined to wait until the next holiday to feel better. Trouble is, the holidays have disappeared! JFKat and Patty Pan head off to find the missing days, while Abacus and Lola Rabbit stay behind to help Dracomax feel better. Lessons: We don’t need to wait for the holidays to make us feel better; big feelings are not something to ignore or feel ashamed of This story has...

Alabaster is forced into a very long vacation and reveals a secret superpower! Lessons: We don’t have to be who people expect us to be; taking a break can help us see in a new light Subscribe, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! We’re selling merch to raise money for the ACLU. Check out our shop for a limited time! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglo...

Join us for a Tuna Tune with special guest Kevin Del Aguila, bookwriter and lyricist for the amazing Dog Man: The Musical and Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical! Adventure across What If World and beyond as Fred & JFK finally find a home!  Lessons include: Travel can be tiring, but it’s a great way to make new discoveries and connections! Find out when Dog Man: The Musical, Cat Kid: The Musical, and...

Grab your Buggy Board and join us at the beach! Can Hudson the chicken knight solve the mystery of the missing beach bug? Only with your help! Lessons include: Leave shells and rocks on the beach; Every creature deserves a home! 2 We’re selling merch to raise money for the ACLU. Check out our shop for a limited time! Subscribe, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for...

Come to Jalopo’s workshop and meet Pintopio, a flying car who wants to be a real baseball player! Will he succeed? Poppa Loo doesn’t seem to think so, but when has he ever been right about anything? Lessons: Our world becomes more amazing the more inclusive we make it; we can all find a way to enjoy movement. This remastered episode features new effects, music, and a freshened audio mix! It origin...