SME #42: Audio Receipt

SME #42: Audio Receipt

Author: Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media May 14, 2026 Duration: 20:42
Fred orders “pizza” for a huge cast of What If World friends in a fully-improvised story, and a mystery guest from What If World’s past visits the studio to answer some of your trivia questions about names! This is a teaser of the full episode of Stump Mr. Eric, featuring the improvised story round!  What If World producer Miss Lynn is heading back out on the road with a series of concerts in June! Will she be near you? Check her tour dates and find out! 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. Let us know whether or not you’re a supporter of the show. We can email non-supporters whose Stumpers get used with an MP3 of the episode so you don’t miss it! 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

What If World - Stories for Kids
Podcast Episodes
344. Cryptid Kids #7: What if the Hand Hydra was allergic to tea? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:25
The kids discover the Hydra’s weakness! Will they use it to defeat the creature or help it find what it seeks? Lessons include: Big problems take teamwork to solve; taking a break helps us face our challenges with fresh…
40. Naomi asks: What if candy were good for you? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:36
Whendiana and the Learninator are back to face another time-traveling candy crisis! Lessons include: It takes a variety of food to help us feel our best; the effort we put into the things we care about makes us remarkabl…
343. Lincoln asks: What if the Learninator was interviewed? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:10
We meet the Learninator’s whole family and discover the secrets of time travel. Get ready for lots of lasers and chrome! Lessons include: family celebrates who you are, not who they want you to be; imagine the future you…
342. Cryptid Kids #6: In a Pinch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:28
The Million-Hand-Headed-Hydra is pinching away the Observatorium, and even parts of What If World. It's time for the Cryptid Kids to call in some backup! Lessons include: failure is part of every big challenge; mistakes…
341. Cryptid Kids #5: What if G&G and What If World mixed together? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:39
The Observatorium is fading away, and monsters are invading WIW from G&G. Can the Cryptid Kids help Abacus P. Grumbler save his school? Lessons include: Sharing ideas makes play more exciting; with effort and imagination…
178. Big Trouble for Little Freddy (Remastered) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:55
Fred the Dog runs out of sticks, and desperate times call for desperate antics! What will become of our President? Lessons include: Not all attention is good for you; there’s more to being a leader than getting your way.…
340. Lucia asks: What If Pirates Hunted for Vegetables? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:11
Petey the Pirate allies with the Broccoli-headed swashbuckler known as Brock O’Lander, but will Petey enjoy hunting for vegetables? Lessons include: It’s good to try new things, but you can’t force people to like somethi…
Stump Mr. Eric: Four Short Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:03
As a gift to all our listeners, we’re releasing a special episode of Stump Mr. Eric featuring our new short story segment. Fred the Dog, the Learninator, Fair Elise, Alabaster Zero, and several slightly nefarious doubles…
207. Beatrice asks: What if What If World had a potluck? (Remastered) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:16
Petey the Party Planner Pirate puts on a potluck party, and there are a few surprises in store… also, a lot of candy casseroles. Then, unsurprisingly, the world gets taken over. Lessons include: Everyone needs help somet…