SME #40: Septuple Axel

SME #40: Septuple Axel

Author: Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media March 19, 2026 Duration: 21:31
Miss Lynn and Fred show off their ice-skating routine to celebrate the Winter Olympics, and Cthunkle shows Mr. Eric how to limber up!  Please Subscribe and show your Support! Supporters can listen to complete episodes of Stump Mr. Eric, as well as all of our past stories, ad-free! 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 hello@whatifworldpodcast.com with your grownup's permission. Please use "Stump" in the subject line and share the answers to your trivia questions.  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.

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.
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Annalise asks: What if restaurants could move by themselves? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:28
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Duration: 22:44
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Esha asks: What if ninjas and pirates starting fighting over a chair? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:08
Pirates and ninjas and robots, oh my! Mr. Eric tackles two questions this week, as Ninja Girlden and Petey the Pirate meet for the first time. They’re both so anxious about making a good impression that they end up argui…
Stella asks: What if the Hogwarts Sorting Hat made up random Houses? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:32
Long ago in 2001, when Abacus first opened his magical school, many of his students begged to be sorted. But when Abacus conjures a Sorta Hat to do the job, his magic is as unreliable as ever… Lessons include: labeling p…
Leo asks: What if monsters were real? (Halloween: Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:10
Petey the Pirate & Whendiana Joan finally get their turn to tell a story this week in the conclusion of our Halloween Special! We're also letting folks know about the Kids Listen App! Lessons include: sharing, patience,…
Amelia asks: What if campfires could talk? (Halloween: Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:16
For the very first time, Mr. Eric records a story live from What If World! Actually, Cackula does most of the story-telling in the first installment of this two-part episode! Can four different questions help What If Wor…
Zach asks: What if people I touch turn to stuff? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:50
The awesome powers of Life and Stuff are in Beastie Boy’s tiny paws this week. How can a boy who makes the best of everything enjoy a whiny toothbrush and singing bed? Lessons include: good people are more valuable than…
Jude asks: What if kids turned into Strep-fighting ninjas? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:47
After a tough bout with PANDAS, Jude and his friends shrink down to microscopic size in order to battle Strep on its home turf. Inside a boy's stuffy nose! Lessons Include: If you want to like yourself, you need to help…