What If World - Stories for Kids
by Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
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Join Mr. Eric for imaginative stories sparked by kids' questions, fostering curiosity and resilience.
What What If World - Stories for Kids is recognised for
Most reviewed
At least 400 written parent reviews. These are the shows with the deepest body of first-hand experience behind them.
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What parents actually say
High confidence · 278 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 278 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 418 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great voices & actingTop8
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- “My what if question is what if a new girl came to live in what if world and her name was Kayla and she came to the observatoryum on her first day and she made friends with Lola…”
- “The podcast is the best so many episodes and he douse good at all the character voices the characters are funny and creative p.s I love Fred the dog”
- Works at bedtime6
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- “So when I was about six I moved to NY and we got a house and one of my favorite memories from then was when my dad would turn on what if world we'd build a pillow fort(me, my da…”
- “it helps me fall asleep because I think to much.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop73
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- “And all the other episodes were narrated by fred the 🐶.Emma age 6 Maryland.Please make a episode about this.”
- “I also have one more question there should be a character named Zeo (pronounced Z O) which is abacuses dad and abacus pretended that he founded what if world to impress his dad.”
- Humor & silliness21
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- “Creative, funny and soooo inventive!”
- “Funny but I don’t understand what is going on so sorry if that’s offensive 😐 👂🏻👁👃🏽👁👂🏻 👅 P.S sorry my little brother made my username lol”
- Imagination & creativity12
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- “Creative, funny and soooo inventive!”
- “This podcast is so creative, fun, and even though it’s meant for kids it doesn’t remind you of Dora the Explorer if you know what I mean!”
- Animals & nature11
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- “My name is Amirah (Uh-me-rah) and I love your show and animals I'm from Portland OR”
- “ESSA stands for emotinal suport stuffed animal.”
- Original songs & music7
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- “They have songs a fun theme song super eco friendly and plenty of facts that she doesn't tell you😉 but your show is cool too”
- “I like books, music, spicy chips, Video games, cats, dogs, my friends, and the color black.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- FunnyTop21
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- “Creative, funny and soooo inventive!”
- “Funny but I don’t understand what is going on so sorry if that’s offensive 😐 👂🏻👁👃🏽👁👂🏻 👅 P.S sorry my little brother made my username lol”
Who's actually listening
From the 5 reviews that name a child's age.
- Early elementary (6-8)2
- Preschool (3-5)1
- Tweens (9-12)1
- Teens (13+)1
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About What If World - Stories for Kids
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
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.
Parent reviews (418)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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bob football1 · Oct 2026
Write in question
What if mister Eric went to prison and could not escape for all the other episodes . And all the other episodes were narrated by fred the 🐶.Emma age 6 Maryland.Please make a episode about this.
Jd2334 · Oct 2026
Heyy
I'm Florence and I'm 13 and I'd like to share my fondest memory of this podcast because it helped raise me. So when I was about six I moved to NY and we got a house and one of my favorite memories from then was when my dad would turn on what if world we'd build a pillow fort(me, my dad, and my younger brother) and we'd get warm milk and we'd fall asleep like that it was really comforting because my mom was up really late sometimes trying to find a job, thank you so much for helping little me through everything, I'll cherish this podcast forever.
Fadedmist(Warrior cats (=^ェ^=) · Oct 2026
Another stumper
What is a Fred-evil original said in a whole different podcast, answer ⬇️ Show: Grimm Grimmer Grimmest Episode: Scarlet and the Dragons the Fred-evil original is you can pick your friends and you can pick your nose but you can’t pick your friends nose
StOrY LoVeR83 :)🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 · Sep 2026
So many voices
It’s a joy to hear all your different voices!
Belladawn · Sep 2026
So much fun!
Loved the characters and narration!
UncleJase · Sep 2026
Love it love it love it love it so much
Hi my name is Sebastien I live in Canada BC I love Pokémon and your show and my question is what is Fred the dog had a sister named rose that was a corgi that had a long tail and I’m 8 years old 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️🌫️💖💟💟💟💟💟💟💟💟
Starburstwoohoo17 · Sep 2026
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Good spot different person · Sep 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 418 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
How long are What If World - Stories for Kids episodes?
Most episodes run about 22 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is What If World - Stories for Kids any good?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 6,235 ratings, with 418 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is What If World - Stories for Kids appropriate for kids?
What If World - Stories for Kids is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as funny.
Where can I listen to What If World - Stories for Kids?
What If World - Stories for Kids is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend What If World - Stories for Kids?
The point that comes up most is "great voices & acting" — mentioned in 8 of the 278 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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410. Gavin asks: What if Fred could turn anything into sticks?
Oct 5, 2026 · 17 min
When Fred wakes up in a stick-free meadow, he’ll do anything in his power to find something to chew. Lessons include: Taking responsibility for our mistakes; listening to other people’s body boundaries (even when you’re a make believe dog). This is the audio-only version of a YouTube video shot in front of a green screen for a kid-friendly, low-stimulation, no AI video. Grownups, you can find it via this link or by searching on YouTube Kids for What If World. Note: While chewing on a big sturdy stick can be fun for a dog, don’t let them consume the pieces. And don’t let them chew on Oak, which is not considered pet-safe. 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.
409. Jackson asks: What if I turned into Godzilla and destroyed the city? (w/ Hamish Steele)
Sep 28, 2026 · 28 min
On his first day of school, Jackson (played by Hamish Steele) gets turned into a giant monster! Will he crash through Mystak City or get sent to outer space? Lessons include: Everyone needs an outlet for their big feelings; taking a little break in a big moment just takes a little imagination. We are celebrating the release of Go-Man vs. the Star Dragon, the second in an amazing graphic novel series for kids featuring giant monsters, robots, super heroes, and more! These stories are funny, heartfelt, and action packed. Our kids love them and we hope yours will too. Pick up both Go-Man graphic novels wherever you get your books, and find out more at: hamishsteele.co.uk 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
SME #3: Banana Detective
Sep 24, 2026 · 30 min
Alabaster Zero and Randall Radbot help Miss Lynn stump Mr. Eric! Support the show to get every episode of Stump Mr. Eric and all our stories, ad-free: whatifworldpodcast.com/support 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.
154. Alice asks: What if Mr. Eric wasn't real? (Updated!)
Sep 21, 2026 · 17 min
Poppa Loo’s News reports from a speeding train where people are turning into elements from the periodic tables! Can he and Mamma Jamma find Mr. Eric and help us get What If World back on track? Lessons include: Researching a problem can help you fix it; keep thinking and observing to stay safe in a tense situation. This episode has been remastered with new FX, cleaned up vocals, and new post-story activities! It originally aired on March 2nd, 2020. 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.
408. Nate asks: What if a chair broke with snakes inside? (w/Zoe Goldman)
Sep 14, 2026 · 23 min
Fred and Abacus visit the Getty Museum, and see a chair that keeps making them think about snakes! Special guest Zoe Goldman shows us that there's no cutting corner with art, even if you have magic. Themes include: Artistic skills take a long time to master and art takes a long time to make! Hear Mr. Eric on season two of If Objects Could Talk, the Getty Museum’s first podcast for kids, produced by our guest, Zoe Goldman. In each episode, a different work of art takes you on an imaginative journey through its history from the object's perspective! Check out If Objects Could Talk wherever you listen to podcasts! 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.
407. Niamh asks: What if flamingos were fortune tellers?
Sep 7, 2026 · 23 min
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! How do you tell a story when the narrator has gone missing? Detectives Fair Elise and Alabaster Zero are on the case, with a little help from an eccentric flamingo. Themes include: Knowing when a friend needs you to step in; not getting stuck in your mistakes; being wary of quick fixes. 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.
406. Evil Wizard Radio
Aug 31, 2026 · 19 min
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Cthunkle is the host and DJ of Evil Wizard Radio, but will his new show be as evil as he hopes? Themes include: Meeting small cruelties with big kindness; handling the unexpected 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.
SME #2: A Stumper for All Seasons
Aug 27, 2026 · 26 min
Support the show to get every episode of Stump Mr. Eric and all our stories, ad-free: whatifworldpodcast.com/support JFKat and Mr. Business show up to not help Mr. Eric at all—big surprise. 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 lynn@whatifworldpodcast.com 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.
36. Malakhi asks: What if Paw Patrol were big and knights were small?
Aug 24, 2026 · 24 min
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! 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.
405. Pietown #3: What if frogs invaded with magic?
Aug 17, 2026 · 26 min
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! 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.
404. Pietown #2: What if trumpet fish could play the trumpet?
Aug 10, 2026 · 25 min
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.
403. Ilana asks: What if anyone on the sidewalk turned to pie? (Part 1)
Aug 3, 2026 · 22 min
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.