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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Duration: 26:03
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Duration: 17:04
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Lucy asks: What if a mermaid found a beautiful treasure? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:02
Meet Meriah Caring, a mermaid who sets out to find a beautiful treasure during the storm of the century. But what happens when you find a treasure and no one else thinks it's beautiful? Lessons include: the greatest trea…
Tellulah asks: What if cats could turn into vampires? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:35
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Carson asks: What if a wizard turned me into a lion? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:37
When Charlie, Carson, and Farmer Cobb lend a hand to the hapless wizard, Abacus P. Grumbler, he promises them each a magical gift in return. But the old sorcerer can rarely get one spell right, let alone three! Lessons i…
Lucia asks: What if eating marshmallows was illegal? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:31
Marsha and Marshall Mallow have finally gotten marshmallow eating outlawed, but New What City is still a long way from Candy Equality. Can the Mallows win over the masses, or is everyone going to be too distracted by the…
Grace asks: What if a rabbit laid eggs in a cloud that fell down? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:20
This week we're taking a break to rerun one of our FAVORITE stories! Will Rola the Rabbit find her family? This episode originally aired November 20th, 2016. Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show,…
Drew asks: What if I had a carnival at my house? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:54
Cthunkle is back and trying to invade the real world via a carnival at Drew’s house. But can a What If World story even happen on What IS World? Find out for yourself! Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on…
Naomi asks: What if candy was good for you? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:38
Remember when Whendiana Joan became a trio of time traveling sisters in order to save the world from a never ending bowl of ice cream? Well, it's a thing that happened, and now Dr. Joan, Miss Whendy, and Ana are back to…
Teddy asks: What if ninjas could turn into animals? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:19
On his first day of Ninjagarten, Teddy thinks he’s already the best ninja ever, but he’s got a lot to learn before he can turn into an animal like his teacher, Good Climber. Lessons include: it takes time and effort to m…