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Have you ever heard the tale of the “Guy Who Cried Vampire”? Well, neither has hard-nosed detective Alabaster Zero. Can he and Fair Elise get to the bottom of this vampire mystery? And what's the deal with that cat?
Lessons include: a dream come true may not be all you imagined, and your brain is better at solving mysteries than your gut.
This remastered episode originally aired on August 28th, 2017.
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Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com
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What If World (or Mr. Eric)
P.O. Box 4905
Panorama City, CA 91412
What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
Zach and Zizi finally find the portal home, but first, they have to get passed the Underlows. Can Scully and Cthunkle arrive in time to help?
Lessons include: grownups make mistakes, too; you don’t have to wait until you’re a grownup to try to make a difference.
This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Listen to all G&G episodes: 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-278.
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Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! hatifworld.threadless.com
Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @whatifworldpodcast
What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O'Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
After a What-If Question mishap, Zach and Zizi decide to take matters into their own hands and save themselves from the world of Guilds & Goblins.
Lessons include: The difference between confidence and entitlement is how we face failure; caution can keep us safe, but we must leave the house to live our lives.
This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Listen to all previous G&G episodes: 176, 181, 182, 191, 192, 193, 199, 199 ½, 214, 215, 216, 217, 243, 244, 245, 263, 270, 271, 275, and 276.
Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld
Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! hatifworld.threadless.com
Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email at whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @whatifworldpodcast
What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O'Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
Lowlandra is searching for Skullen Bones, Zachimedes, and Turtock, when she is set upon by the devious Tattlesnakes. Can she satisfy the secret-spreading snakes in time to save her friends?
Lessons include: Sharing truthful news and information is a vital service; rumor and opinion can be harmful if presented as truth.
This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. Listen to all previous G&G episodes: 176, 181, 182, 191, 192, 193, 199, 199 ½, 214, 215, 216, 217, 243, 244, 245, 263, 270, 271, and 275.
Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld
Our character art is by Ana Stretcu and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com
Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @whatifworldpodcast
What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
Zachimedes, Turtock, and Skullen Bones are on the search for Lowlandra, when they find a mysterious crystal that could be a major threat to the land of Berend. Their journey leads them to a mystical volcano and some incredible discoveries.
Lessons include: Using force can make problems worse; Powerful tools need to be handled with care.
Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more!
This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. Listen to all previous G&G episodes: 176, 181, 182, 191, 192, 193, 199, 199 ½, 214, 215, 216, 217, 243, 244, 245, 263, 270, and 271.
Our character art is by Ana Stretcu and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium!
Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @whatifworldpodcast.
What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
Winnie Winnie Worm Worm and Leo Riggelo go all the way to Lost Wegas in search of a place where they can play games without being judged.
Lessons include: toys and games don’t have to be designated for girls and boys; playing with new and different kids is an enriching experience for you and for them
This episode originally aired May 6th, 2019.
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Our character art is by Ana Stretcu and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com
Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions and artwork with a grownup's help via email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, Instagram @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail:
What If World (or Mr. Eric)
P.O. Box 4905
Panorama City, CA 91412
What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
Fred the Dog is on a mission to find everyone who got lost on What Is World after the Time Vortex. Can he learn to accept the help he needs, or will he just keep licking ice and getting stuck?
Lessons include: it’s okay to accept help; kids are not responsible for their grownups’ feelings
Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld
Our character art is by Ana Stretcu and the graphic design for our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. See more art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com
Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions or artwork with a grownup's help via twitter @whatifworldpod, fb & insta @whatifworldpodcast, email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, or snail mail:
What If World (or Mr. Eric)
P.O. Box 4905
Panorama City, CA 91412
What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
When Candy the Kid’s parents ask him to stop his wandering ways and work for them, he runs away, but he ends up trapped on Mars!
Lessons include: It can be hard to say how we feel, but your loved ones will always listen; connection and curiosity guide us through conflict better than isolation and punishment.
This episode refers to the Time Vortex, a strange phenomenon that displaced many characters in What If World. You can listen to this story as a stand alone, but to hear more about the Time Vortex, you can listen to episodes 267, 268, and 272 first.
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See great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com
Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions or artwork with a grownup's help via twitter @whatifworldpod, fb & insta @whatifworldpodcast, email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, or snail mail:
What If World (or Mr. Eric)
P.O. Box 4905
Panorama City, CA 91412
What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
Mick Sullivan visits What If World—or should we say, Cthunkle Land? Can Mick endure the many strange rides of the cephalopod-themed amusement park, all while wearing a diaper…
Lessons include: Originality isn’t about doing something entirely new, it’s about working your own passion and identity into the things you create.
This week, we’re celebrating I See Lincoln's Underpants, a wonderfully fun and informative history book from Mick Sullivan, host of the acclaimed history podcast The Past and the Curious. Learn about some of history's most intriguing figures, and how underpants played a role in their stories. Buy it on Amazon today!
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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
The episode is a fun story-telling activity, and there’s even a What If Story tossed in as a demonstration.
Lessons include: we are all capable of telling each other fun stories; even the greatest treasure in the world can’t replace all of life’s simple joys.
If you want some questions to use as story prompts, try our What If Question Generator!
This episode first aired March 23rd, 2020.
Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld
See great What If World character art by Ana Stretcu at our merch store, the Imaginarium! whatifworld.threadless.com
Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions or artwork with a grownup's help via twitter @whatifworldpod, fb & insta @whatifworldpodcast, email whatifworldpodcast@gmail.com, or snail mail:
What If World (or Mr. Eric)
P.O. Box 4905
Panorama City, CA 91412
What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.
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