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Sep 2024
26m 55s

326. What the If? An Intro to What If Wo...

Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
About this episode

The ultimate primer for new and returning fans! Cthunkle hosts a Blarbecue and everyone’s invited! This story includes paper dragons, donuts, and everyone’s favorite long-tongued dog.

Lessons include: It’s never too late to try something new; no one is a know-it-all on day one (or ever, really!)


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Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.

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