384. Denim asks: What if Fred became a math wizard?

384. Denim asks: What if Fred became a math wizard?

Author: Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media February 9, 2026 Duration: 19:38
Fred the Dog, JFKat, and Dancey Pantsy have been looking for a home since last summer. Now they’re going to get help from their local library! Lessons: This is an exercise in improv, with a grown-up and kid working together and agreeing with each other to bring you an amazing adventure! his week, we’re teaming up with TTRPGKids to tell you about Mystery Snacks, a collection of easy-to-use all-ages TTRPG mysteries funding right now on BackerKit. This game features drop-in scenarios that serve up cozy, silly, and twisty whodunit vibes to your table. Follow the campaign here: tinyurl.com/MystrySnks1 Subscribe, 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 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: 500

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353. Meditation: What if Petey shared his secret? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:00
In Petey the Pirate's acceptance meditation, we will ride on an interstellar unicorn to visit Planet Perfect, cause a major traffic jam in New What City, and help Petey accept his true self. Lessons include: Seeing yours…
53. What If: the Musical! (w/ Chris Kerrigan) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:11
In What If World's first mini-musical, Mama Jamma, Poppa Loo, Zack and Zizi get sent off into three different fairytales, courtesy of Jenkins, the trickster fairy. Can they learn their lessons and find their way back to…
352. Juan asks: What if Fred became an Influencer? (w/ Jonathan Magnum) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:07
Fred meets Jonathan Mangum, host of “Let’s Make a Deal,” and they become famous by inventing Coffee Soup. Everything’s going great until Cthunkle tries to take over! Lessons include: You don’t have to be what people expe…
351. Freaky Fredday Part 2: The Freddy-Headed Horsey Cat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:15
Fred the Cat and JFDog have swapped places. Now they fear a two-headed mushroom monster will destroy the Observatorium before it can be rebuilt. Lessons include: Home is where your family is; just because someone is diff…
350. Freaky Fredday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:27
The What If Question that’s been asked more than any other finally gets answered! Your favorite dog and cat characters switch places in the first episode of this two-part story. Lessons include: Everyone deserves a home;…
153. Liv asks: What if clocks were bananas and monkeys ate time? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:30
Today, we learn about Mr. Eric as he travels back in time. Can he stop the Time Monkey, or will he get stuck in his past? Lessons include: Our past helps shape who we are today, even the parts that aren’t so great; new c…
349. Layton asks: What if bedrooms could clean themselves? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:17
After saving a hundred video game worlds, Pipey-O just wants to sit down and play some video games. Too bad his room is a mess! Can he get some help from the Million-Hand-Headed Hydra? Lessons include: Everyone needs to…
348. Snowy White and the Seven Dogs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:41
When the Magic Mirror tells Snowy the cat that there’s only kind of beauty, Fred the Dog has to set the record straight! Lessons include: Beauty isn’t just what we see, it’s what we feel, what we do, and what we take the…
347. Emma asks: What if kids rule the world? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:04
Pixicato becomes What If World’s president on the same day she gets her new braces! Can she weather all these changes and still make time to help her friends? Lessons include: Big problems can’t be fixed in a day; big ch…
116. James asks: What if Fred licked the Internet? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:28
Fred and Pipey-O team up to rebuild the What House… after Fred chewed the whole house to pieces! Will an Internet What House be able to replace the real thing? Lessons include: Video games cannot replace the real world;…