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Aug 2022
25m 16s

Seif asks: What if cat hairballs turned ...

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How does JFKat end up leading a team of giant hairballs to the Little League championships? Presumably, it involves lots of naps…

Lessons include: winning without work doesn’t help us grow; healthy competition can teach resilience and cooperation

This episode is sponsored in part by Caraway. They design non-toxic ceramic-coated home goods that have raised the standards of what you cook and bake with. Discover Caraway cookware and bakeware. Visit Carawayhome.com/WHATIF or use the code WHATIF at checkout for 10% off.

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What If World is made by Eric and Karen O'Keeffe. A big thanks to our associate producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

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