370. Time Climb

370. Time Climb

Author: Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media October 6, 2025 Duration: 28:23
Our 10th season kicks off with an epic adventure that reveals a little of Whendiana Joan’s mysterious past. Also, there’s mac n’ cheese and dinosaurs! Lessons include: There are many different ways to overcome a challenge; the future may be uncertain, but we can still be confident in ourselves. Please Subscribe and show your 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 Share questions with a grownup's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com, voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428), Instagram: @whatifworldpodcast, or snail mail: What If World (or Mr. Eric) P.O. Box 4905 Panorama City, CA 91412 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.

Curiosity begins with a simple question, and What If World-Stories for Kids turns those questions into delightful, original adventures. Hosted by Mr. Eric, this podcast spins the wild and wonderful "what if" ideas sent in by young listeners into full-length audio stories. Each episode is a journey into a uniquely crafted universe where anything is possible, blending gentle comedy with heartfelt moments that families can enjoy together. The magic lies in its collaborative spirit-the stories are directly inspired by the imaginative queries of children, making every narrative a surprise. Parents and caregivers are invited to submit their own child's puzzling or playful scenario, which might just become the spark for the next tale. Through these engaging fictions, the show naturally encourages creative thinking and a resilient, problem-solving spirit. Tuning in means entering a space where a question about dinosaurs eating pizza or a cloud made of jelly can unfold into a memorable, character-driven plot. It’s more than just a story time podcast; it’s an interactive celebration of a child’s perspective, lovingly produced by Eric O'Keeffe and Starglow Media. The result is a consistently charming and funny listen that respects the intelligence and wonder of its young audience, one "what if" at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 500

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383. Callie asks: What if you met a T-Rex in the future? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:16
Cthunkle, Thomas the T-Rex, and a Ghost Spinosaurus show up in this very special episode, featuring Callie as our guest. Lessons: This is an exercise in improv, with a grown-up and kid working together and agreeing with…
160. What if Story Pirates came into What If World? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:13
Uh-oh, Cthunkle has captured the Story Pirates’ Lee Overtree! Will Lee be able to help Cthunkle with his reading, or will the storyteller be stuck in Cthunkle’s slimy lair forever? Lessons: read what interests you, just…
381. Roxy asks: What if unicorns were somehow the villains? (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:27
It’s Honing Day at the Stables, and Hernosity the Unicorn is keeping a secret from the other magical horses. Also, there’s a giant hole all the way through What If World! Lessons include: You don’t need anyone else to te…
380. Reigan asks: What if everyone had only one feeling? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:56
Fred the Dog and JFKat take a trip down the Whyway to a little town called Brainbow, where everyone only feels one feeling! Also, they’re all zombies! Lessons include: Every feeling is important; we can experience our fe…
379. Addy asks: What if everything was dessert? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:33
Whendi, Ana, and Dr. Joan are back, searching for the best foods in Europe. Unfortunately, the Learninator also appears to have lost his manners! In this listener-submitted story, Nayara answers Addy’s question with an i…
190. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:45
Cthunkle left off with the impulsive ghost of Ifmas Present. Will the wicked Squidopus learn the error of his ways, or will he be defeated by a sludge monster? Lessons include: Being kind can feel like a sacrifice, but a…
189. A Cthunkle Carol (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:35
Cthunkle’s getting a surprise birthday present, a story where he’s actually taken over What If World! Of course, ruling the world may not be so fun when Cthunkle finds himself haunted by moralizing spirits... Lessons inc…
378. CK #16: Scumhive and Villainy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:02
It’s the final showdown: two squids, three kids, and a whole lot of slime! Can the Cryptid Kids save the pirate city of Scumhive and get back to their own timeline? Lessons include: Resilience is important, but so is kno…
377. CK #15: A Tale of Two Squiddies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:28
Cthunkle faces the Bone Kraken on the Slime Sea while the Cryptid Kids try to figure out how to save the pirate city of Scumhive! Lessons include: When you trust someone, you can rely on them even when they’re far away.…