381. Roxy asks: What if unicorns were somehow the villains? (Part 1)

381. Roxy asks: What if unicorns were somehow the villains? (Part 1)

Author: Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media January 12, 2026 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 tell you what your magic is; there are many ways to be a helper. Subscribe, Support the show, and get our new 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: 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.

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: 100

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185. President-Elect Part 2: The Hat Trick (Remastered) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:12
Fair Elise and Alabaster Zero confront the villain challenging What If World’s election results! Lessons include: There is no such thing as absolute power; if enough people work together, no villain can defeat them. This…
184. Izzy asks: What if your hat was full of spiderwebs? (Remastered) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:34
Poppa Loo’s News announces the next president, but then a mystery case of spider-web hats overtakes the people of What If World! Can Alabaster and Fair Elise get to the bottom of their latest case? Lessons include: Relat…
333. Rory asks: What if pancakes were at a party and they fell? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:32
Fred the Dog and Miss Karen join the fun as a pancake party turns to monster mayhem! Lessons include: We build resilience when we keep trying; syrup-drinking contests are only for pancake people. Subscribe to What If Wor…
332. Nia asks: What if all the people turned bad? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:44
When the wizard, Abacus, orders a magic staff from Cramazon, he gets more than he bargained for. Lessons include: Visualizing a positive outcome can turn nervousness into excitement; choices define you, not how other peo…
331. Cryptid Kids #4: Escape the Haunted Hotel! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:18
When Scribno the Doodleknight, Imara the Dragon Detective, and Penny the Pastapus try to escape the Monster Machine, they end up in a strange new world! Lessons include: When others are in need, a helper tries to make a…
330. Cryptid Kids #3: What if a banana became a supervillain? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:54
What do a banana and a Monster Machine have in common? Your questions and our dice rolls will help us find out. Also, Mr. Eric finally says the word you’ve asked him to speak for years! Lessons include: Big problems requ…
223. Petey the Pumpkin #2: What if a dog was a dentist? (Remastered) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:08
It's a bonus drop to finish our remastered two-part Halloween Special! Mamma Jamma meets her new dentist, and a surprise special guest gets transformed again and again! Lessons include: listening to the dentist can help…
329. Gracie asks: What if you could turn into TV characters? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:41
Detective Alabaster Zero and Fair Elise reunite to track down the villain known as Wardrobe. Is Wardrobe responsible for all the fancy new costumes, or is everyone just exploring their style? We'll need your What If Ques…