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 each other? Lessons include: If you have something important to say, don't let yourself be silenced; be careful and use common sen…

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 expect you to be; we should take time to consider what we want to share online and how we share it. Jonathan Mangum is cohost of a new…

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 different, it doesn’t mean they’re dangerous. Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hel…

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; it takes imagination to see from someone else’s perspective; it’s important to always clean up our messes, especially out in natu…

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 challenges are always scary, but they can help us learn about ourselves. This remastered classic first aired on February 17th, 2020…

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 relax sometimes, but not all activities are as relaxing as they seem; describe a video game out loud to find its real value. Subsc…

Naughty fun at the turn of the century.By Chris Kerrigan

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 time to notice. Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at [email protected]…

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 changes take time to get used to; liking yourself and leaning on your loved ones can help you face any challenge. Subscribe and show…

The great Kyrsten Williams (from Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Shrinking, host of Black Facts 101) stops by to add some much needed diversity, equity, and inclusion to INYTLM. We discuss The Wiz: the stage show, the movie musical, and the NBC Live event. It was lots of fun! Here's a link to her Instagram. If you live in or near Santa Monica, g…

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; if your current approach to a project isn’t working, it might be time to try something else. This remastered classic has new effec…

The Observatorium has fallen, and Abacus is stuck as Abybot, the giant robot. Can Fair Elise help him get unstuck from his feelings and rediscover his magic? Themes include: sharing feelings, mindfulness, coping with anxiety Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at [email protected], via…

The Cryptid Kids rush to solve the Handra’s riddle as the Observatorium crumbles, and with it, their magic elevator home! Lessons include: Trying new things and visiting new places can help us find ourselves; everyone deserves a chance to explore and grow. This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests…

Chris has the controversial take that Emilia Pérez is a very good movie musical and his friend Sam Payes (Super Glass Houses) drops by to set him straight and tell him to do better.By Chris Kerrigan

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 eyes. This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG…

The wickedly overdue Wicked episode. Full of spoilers for the second movie, fair warning. Recorded over a month ago. I'm sorry and I'll do better.By Chris Kerrigan

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 remarkable and unique. This remastered classic has new sound effects and music. The original aired on July 24th, 2017. Please Subscribe and…

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 want, then start taking steps to make it happen! Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions…

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 provide information that can lead us to new ideas. This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characte…

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, we can ensure there’s enough for everyone. This story is part of a new Guilds & Goblins campaign, where What If World characters…

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. This remastered episode first aired on September 14th, 2020. Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids sha…

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 something they don’t; people like what they like. Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & idea…

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 appear in these stories, all made up on the spot answering your What If Questions. Please Subscribe and show your Support! New su…

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 sometimes, and it’s okay to ask; setting a good example feels terrific, but others won't always follow your lead. This remastered story…

Dracomax and his pen pal, Nessie (voiced by Tessa Flannery), turn into figurines to save Fred the Dog from the dangerous game Dungeons & Dungeons! Lessons include: If all you do is show off, you may miss your chance to connect with a new friend; with patience and creativity, you can change any game to be more inclusive. You can hear Tessa voice mor…

He’s done it now. The most enormous dragon in What If World got stuck inside time itself! Can he calm his fears with mindfulness and get himself unstuck? Lessons include: Consider your fear with kindness, courage, and curiosity; courage takes practice! Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at whati…

Our guest Dagmara voices Arrowbot, a young robot taking her first art class. Can she figure out how to share her feelings through art, or will she need help from Articus P. Thumbler? Lessons include: Art can help us express and understand our feelings; You are an artist if you keep practicing, no matter your ability level. Go to couragetales.com to…