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What If World - Stories for KidsTalbot asks: What if a polar bear did the Tour de France?Fair Elise has to ride with phoenixes and polar bears in the Tour de France, only she doesn’t know how to ride a bike! Can JFKat and Miss Lynn help her learn?
Lessons include: Sports can be as inclusive as we want them to be; communication is an important part of every friendship.
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2025-11-2424 min
What If World - Stories for KidsCarden asks: What if Fred the Dog got put in a cone? (w/ Miss Lynn)Fred the Dog looks for a new home, with help from an accident-prone realtor named Basil the Basset, played by Miss Lynn.
Lessons include: Watching other people suffer won’t make you feel better; finding a new home can take time and patience.
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2025-09-2221 min
What If World - Stories for KidsGood Words World (w/ Miss Lynn)Smartsy Fartsy takes us on a tour of Good Words World, where language comes to life. We learn about Idioms, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Euphemisms as we answer four of your What If Questions!Lessons include: There are countless ways to play with language; Be direct when you want to be understood.Head to misslynn.com to learn more about the Good Words podcast and Miss Lynn’s fantastic music!Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Grownups, help your kids share their qu...
2024-11-2524 min
What If World - Stories for KidsSME #15: Cotton Candy HandshakeIt's three-guests-in-one this month as Candy the Kid and both Butterscotch Boots join Mr. Eric and Miss Lynn to try their best to answer confectionery trivia!Stump Mr. Eric is a supporter-only show where Miss Lynn uses your What Ifs, trivia questions, and challenges to confound Mr. Eric and your favorite What If World characters. Share some trivia, ask interview questions, or give us the weirdest challenge you can dream up. Improv games, riddles, singing contests, you name it!Want more Stump Mr. Eric, plus kids podcasts for the...
2024-07-2426 min
What If World - Stories for KidsMilly asks: What if you could plant ideas (G&G 26)Malador, Alabama Hera, and Swansong find themselves in Dogopolis, a city of the future. The dog people of this sci-fi city are afraid of our heroes and quickly sound the alarm!Lessons include: Sticking together is always a good idea in an unfamiliar place; investigating your fear can help you make better decisions.Crunchlabs, a STEM monthly subscription box for kids, sponsored this episode. Go to crunchlabs.com/whatifworld to get the perfect gift for curious kids.This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests...
2023-11-2722 min
What If World - Stories for KidsAnika asks: What if you interviewed the Jammaloos? (Remastered)Mamma Jamma, Poppa Loo, Zach, and Zizi are all coming to the studio to answer some of your pressing questions. When every family member shines, Poppa Loo starts to feel left out...Lessons include: Everyone in the family has something to contribute; a little moment can be as special as a grand adventure.This episode originally aired on February 18th, 2019.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl...
2023-11-2016 min
What If World - Stories for KidsShawn asks: What if there was a donut dimension? (You Know Why: Part 2)It’s our 301st episode, and Cthunkle’s in charge, as everyone else ended up in a donut dimension! Let’s see how these donuts party! Featuring guest stars Stoopkid Stories, Dorktales Storytime, The Past and the Curious, Storypillar, and Kesler Talbot! Lessons include: If you’re hiding hurt feelings from a friend or loved one, they will worsen; we don’t have to keep hurtful people in our lives.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If Wor...
2023-11-0619 min
What If World - Stories for KidsOwen asks: What if everyone had a party but Cthunkle wasn’t invited? (You Know Why Part 1)It’s our 300th episode, and we celebrate with Stoopkid Stories, Dorktales Storytime, The Past and the Curious, Storypillar, and Kesler Talbot! Cthunkle may not be invited, but you sure are!Lessons include: It hurts to hold onto a grudge; it’s okay to take a little break during a party!Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help via email at w...
2023-10-3021 min
What If World - Stories for KidsRyan asks: What if it rained candy? (Remastered)In this newly remastered Halloween Special, Candy the Kid - a cowboy made of candy, naturally - joins us to talk about his love of eating candy... and why that isn't creepy in What If World!Lessons include: We deserve tasty sometimes foods, like candy, and delicious nourishing always foods, like stew; clean drinking water is a right for everyone.This remastered episode first aired on October 31st, 2016.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to...
2023-10-2323 min
What If World - Stories for KidsNaia asks: What if pirates fought a giant chipmunk? (Halloween Special)Petey, Petrina, Potty, and Pauly the Pirate are on the hunt for Titi the Chipmunster. But is Titi dangerous, or is that just what everyone says?Lessons include: Not everyone on the internet is an expert; no matter your past mistakes, you can make good decisions today. Join our Patreon for a special version of this meditation, ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share questions & submissions with a grownup's help v...
2023-10-1622 min
What If World - Stories for KidsAbe asks: What if you could play crayons like piano keys? (Meditation)Not every kid (or grownup) can sit still for a meditation, and that’s okay! Zach leads us in mindfulness practice today, and it’s okay to draw, wiggle, tidy, or walk. Just keep an eye out for your space!Lessons include: Accepting and celebrating ourselves can help us see how amazing others are; our bodies are wise, and we can learn a lot by listening.Join our Patreon for a special version of this meditation, ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubs...
2023-10-0915 min
What If World - Stories for KidsThe Picnic Panic (w/ Meg Lewis)Duri, a ghost with allergies, needs JFKat and Fred the Dog to help her face her fear of heights. Meg Lewis from the kid’s podcast, Storypillar, helps us tell the story!Lessons include: When our feelings are too big, it’s not a time for questions and lessons; talking out our fears with a trusted person can help them feel more manageableStorypillar (Ages 4-7) is a podcast for kids and their grownups. Sneak (an enthusiastic caterpillar), Bean (an introverted butterfly), and Meg (a human) tackle sticky situations, explore stories from all over the worl...
2023-10-0223 min
What If World - Stories for KidsKylie asks: What if cats ruled the world? (Remastered)Can you believe JFKat, Fred the Dog, and Mr. Mouser were all introduced in the same story? Find out what happens when Jojo Fluffy Kat gets put in charge. Now, with improved audio quality!Lessons include: If we want to make the world a better place, we’ve got to make it better for everyone! This episode originally aired November 7th, 2016. It has been rebalanced and edited to improve sound quality.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldS...
2023-09-2517 min
What If World - Stories for KidsG&G 25: What if dogs had opposable thumbs?Our adventurers finally discover what’s been sneezing people away, but it’s not what they expected. Can they find the missing people, or will they end up lost, too?Lessons include: We should deal with our problems as soon as we can; in games and life, failure can lead to new adventures!This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh, America’s #1 Meal Kit. Go to hellofresh.com/50whatif and use code 50whatif for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Join our Patreon for G&G intro rules, ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shou...
2023-09-1822 min
What If World - Stories for KidsG&G 24: The Riddle RocksSearching for their next clue, Alabama, Malador, and Swansong discover a mysterious cave full of puzzles and traps. Lessons include: Getting things wrong is a great way to learn; sharing our frustrations can make them easier to move past.Join our Patreon for G&G intro rules, ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldThis story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to o...
2023-09-1125 min
What If World - Stories for KidsG&G 23: What if every time I sneezed, someone disappeared?People across Berend are mysteriously disappearing, and Swansong must recruit her old friends to help. We’ll meet Alabama Hera, the Cyclops Gum Slinger (yes, GUM!), and Malodor, the Crab-Shark Smelladin. Can they use the powers of bubble gum and smelly stuff to save the day?Lessons include: There’s usually a way to simplify a game so that everyone can play; de-escalating can help keep yourself and others safeThis story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patr...
2023-09-0424 min
What If World - Stories for KidsThe Presidential Debate! (Remastered)The final 6 presidential candidates will have to answer your questions if they want to get the job! Unfortunately, Mr. Eric’s never run a debate before… how bad could it be? Lessons include: Whether you’re a president, or a tiny talking mouse, your ideas and efforts can make a big difference; Everyone needs help sometimes, and leaders need the most help! This episode originally aired 10/15/2018.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wh...
2023-08-2817 min
What If World - Stories for KidsWillow asks: What if it rained anvils? (w/ Michael Brown)Petey the Pirate starts working for Mr. Smith (Michael Brown), a struggling blacksmith with a tiny anvil. When King Customer asks them to fix his crown, their white lies lead to anvil-related mishaps and a new fashion trend.Lessons include: Exaggeration is often harmless, but little lies can stack up quickly; repairing and reusing possessions keeps them from becoming forever trash!This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh, America’s #1 Meal Kit. Go to: hellofresh.com/50whatif and use code 50whatif for 50% off plus free shipping!Special guest Michael Brown and host Mr. Er...
2023-08-2120 min
What If World - Stories for KidsEtta asks: What if you could walk on the underside of bridges?Erana Frudge is a beloved bridge made of fudge, and she asks a tiny toll for crossing. But she slowly falls apart when people learn a secret way to cross without paying.Lessons include: We all need to contribute a little to take care of what’s important to our communities; When the feeling of missing others is shared, it becomes normal and healthy communal behavior.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever yo...
2023-08-1420 min
What If World - Stories for KidsEzra asks: What if a Starbucks opened next to the Cthoffee Shop? (w/ Ezra & Moe Poplar)It’s Cthunkle’s biggest little rival yet, Farluck the Bunny! Has the squidopus grown enough to make up with his old friend, or will this be the end of the Cthoffee Shop?!Lessons include: It’s never too late to start practicing kindness; Seeking amends is a healthier practice than seeking revenge.This episode features Ezra and Moe Poplar, co-creators of the BunnAmigos podcast. Get caught up on this travel & stories podcast for kids, before their new season starts in September: ashyfeet.com/bunnamigos-3Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episod...
2023-08-0721 min
What If World - Stories for KidsChloe asks: What if there was a neverending bowl of ice cream? (Remastered)Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Like too much ice cream, too many wizards, or too many time-traveling robots? Let’s find out together and enjoy greatly improved audio quality on this remastered episode.Lessons include: Talking about our mistakes can help prevent even bigger complications; everyone can learn if they take the time to listen.This episode originally aired on December 12th, 2016.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to Wh...
2023-07-3122 min
What If World - Stories for KidsEleanor & Luna ask: What if everyone dressed in only candy?Santaphants gives the elves an early Neighbor Day gift, and they all end up stuck together! Can Whitlynn the Reindeer save the day, or will she need help from Whodolph and Fred?Lessons include: We can offer to help a neighbor who is struggling, but if we insist on helping, it can make them feel belittled; We don’t need to wait for a holiday to celebrate and support each other.This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh, America’s #1 Meal Kit. Visit hellofresh.com/whatif50 and use the code whatif50 to get 50% off plus free ship...
2023-07-2422 min
What If World - Stories for KidsElliot asks: What if you rode a rocket ship to the moon and crashed into a wizard?Abacus P. Grumbler gets fired, and he’s feeling low. He’s got to work on his relationship with food. Fortunately, Hungry Bungry is there to teach him how to Bunger His Hunger!Lessons include: Mindful eating will help us enjoy our food and listen to our bodies; positive self-talk is important in building confidence (and overcoming food guilt).Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Share ques...
2023-07-1720 min
What If World - Stories for KidsSal asks: What If What If World came inside my bedroom?Imagine adventuring with Fred the Dog without ever getting out of bed! Mr. Eric and Whendiana Joan will come along for the ride on a bicycle made for two (sometimes three). Lessons include: The world can be unfair, but we can still choose to be fair to each other; changing your past would change who you are and could alter many other lives!Thank you to our sponsor Kids’ Chemical Solutions and their chemistry comic book series filled with colorful characters and exciting storylines. Order now at www.kidschemicalsolutions.comJoin our Patreon for...
2023-07-1017 min
What If World - Stories for KidsStump Mr. Eric #6: Boston Cream PiratePetey the Pirate, Randall Radbot, and Cthunkle help Miss Lynn and Mr. Eric gets stumped over and over, thanks to your great questions.Part trivia podcast, part interview show, Stump Mr. Eric lets you ask us all kinds of questions. Tell us some trivia you know, or ask a question for Mr. Eric, Miss Lynn, or a What If World character of your choice. We try something new every month, so give us a challenge for one of our segments. Speaking in rhymes or questions? Improv games? Riddles? You name it, and (with any luck) we'll try...
2023-07-0336 min
What If World - Stories for KidsBenjamin asks: What if paper airplanes stayed in the air forever?The Observatorium gets a new student, Parsha Parchment-Paper, from the esteemed school of Wentbridge! She’s unhappy with her new, underfunded school and lets Abacus know it. Will the wizard’s paper airplane lesson win her over, or will it nearly destroy the school… again…Lessons include: you can only make new friends if you give them a chance, and where you’re from doesn’t make you better or worse than anyone else.This episode first aired on May 5th, 2018.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi...
2023-06-2619 min
The Good Words Podcast2023 Kids Listen Summer SamplerMiss Lynn produced this year's Kids Listen Summer Sampler, featuring short bites of eleven different Kids Listen member podcasts for kids! Learn more about Kids Listen at https://www.kidslisten.org/ Featured in this episode: Girl Tales: www.girltalespodcast.com Book Club for Kids: http://www.bookclubforkids.org Like You: www.likeyoupodcast.com Power Dog Adventures: https://www.powerdogadventures.com/ Unspookable: www.soundsingtonmedia.com Stoopkid Stories: https://stoopkidstories.com/ Peace Out: www.peaceoutpodcast.com What If World: http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/ Newsy P...
2023-06-1952 min
What If World - Stories for KidsCJ asks: What if everything that rhymed was true? (Kids Listen Summer Sampler 2023)Q-Rex is too nervous to admit that he doesn’t know how to swim, but maybe he can rhyme around it! This episode is part of the Kids Listen Summer Sampler 2023. Stay tuned to hear great mini-episodes from What If World and nine other great podcasts for kids.Lessons include: There are no shortcuts to learning a new skill; practice can be fun even when you fail.Thank you to our sponsor, Kids’ Chemical Solutions, and their chemistry comic book series filled with colorful characters and exciting storylines. Order now at www.kidschemicalsolutions.comLe...
2023-06-1949 min
What If World - Stories for KidsMaksim asks: What if trains were alive? (ZZZizitation)In this courage meditation, Zizi rides the Dream Engine, passing by her anxieties about grades, embarrassment, and the environment, then letting them go on her way to sleep.Lessons include: Self-care makes it easier and more rewarding to care for others; other people’s judgment cannot change our inherent worth; our mistakes help us grow when we acknowledge them.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. C...
2023-06-1214 min
What If World - Stories for KidsSonny asks: What if snakes and wizards were friends?Abacus’s new snake friend teaches him how to be more decisive. But can Abacus teach the snake the power of doubt?Lessons: Finding joy can take a lot of trial and error; practice being decisive when the stakes are low; it's healthy to examine and share your doubts, especially before a big decisionJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. Catch Miss Lynn at the...
2023-06-0523 min
What If World - Stories for KidsOlivia asks: What if Alabaster Zero got sent to What Is World?When a stray spell from a frustrated fairy flings Alabaster into the real world, he’ll have to finally take responsibility for his own actions! Will he learn to take his job seriously, or will he be stuck at Mr. Eric’s house forever?Lessons include: thinking you’re good at something isn’t enough, you have to keep working hard in order to improve; when your goofy antics bother your friends, it’s time to give them a restThis episode originally aired June 18th, 2018.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus epis...
2023-05-2922 min
What If World - Stories for KidsZila asks: What if your dance teacher was a dog?JFKat wants to take a Yoga class but ends up in a dance class taught by Fred the Dog. Can he overcome his embarrassment and learn to love dancing?Lessons include: As a wise woman named Amy Poehler once said, “If you can dance and be free and not embarrassed, you can rule the world.”; Embarrassment fades quickly when we learn to embrace our individuality and mistakes.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldSubscribe to What If World wher...
2023-05-2221 min
What If World - Stories for KidsSazzy asks: What if kittens played the glockenspiel? (Lost Lynn Part 2)When super fans Mamma Jamma and Glockenspiel meet Miss Lynn, their favorite musical artist, work slows to a halt at the Bakeroofactory. And strange things happen each time they play her songs…Lessons include: Helping others sometimes means letting them go their own way; what seems commonplace to you may seem extraordinary to others, and vice versa! Miss Lynn has three live concerts coming up:Miss Lynn on WDVX Kidstuff, Listen on their website at https://wdvx.com/listen/Miss Lynn at the Children's Festival of Reading, Sat, May 20 (Exact times TBA...
2023-05-1523 min
What If World - Stories for KidsStump Miss Lynn! (Lost Lynn Part 1)Miss Lynn gets trapped in What If World and has to answer Cthunkles’ trivia questions to escape. Of course, being Cthunkle, some questions are nearly impossible to answer!Lessons include: Good trivia should feel like a challenge but not an impossible one; we all feel left out sometimes and sharing those feelings can help us move on or get involved.Miss Lynn has three live concerts coming up:Miss Lynn on WDVX Kidstuff, Sat, May 13 @ 10:00 AM (EDT, UTC-04)Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902Miss Lynn on WD...
2023-05-0819 min
What If World - Stories for KidsJack asks: What if all of What If World had identical twins?When Fred catches a “glowed” (think an especially shiny cold), he starts duplicating everyone in What If World with his magical sneezes!Lessons include: helping others out can leave them with more time and energy to play with you; taking advantage of others' care is not very caringThis episode originally aired on May 20th, 2019.Please take our short survey to help the show and earn a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card: surveymonkey.com/r/whatifworldJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show...
2023-05-0117 min
What If World - Stories for KidsLevi asks: What if stovepipe hats had stoves on top?Can the wizard, Professor Abacus P. Grumbler, really go a whole day without using magic? Maybe, if he goes shopping at the Monster Market!Lessons include: You can always find a way to help, though it might involve stepping outside of your comfort zone; when a resource is scarce, we’ve got to do our best to share it.Please take our short survey to help the show and earn a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card: surveymonkey.com/r/whatifworldJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on...
2023-04-2420 min
What If World - Stories for KidsElsa asks: What if it got so cold that everything grew fur?Pixicato is bored of studying magic, so she takes a break with her friend Snurtle, the snow turtle. But when they get trapped in a Minotaur’s Labyrinth, will her magic be enough to save them?Lessons include: Every new skill you practice can help you find your path; as Pablo Picasso once said, you must “learn the rules like a pro so that you can break them like an artist.”Please take our short survey to help the show and earn a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card: surveymonkey.com/r/whatifworldJoin...
2023-04-1721 min
What If World - Stories for KidsDesmond asks: What if a cat and a dog started a cooking show?Welcome to another episode of inFredible! This time, Fred joins JFKat to cook all your favorite foods that start with P! Unless, of course, they come alive…Lessons include: Taking a break from plans and worries may help you discover a solution; sharing a meal with loved ones is a great way to reconnectPlease take our short survey to help the show and earn a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card: surveymonkey.com/r/whatifworldJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, an...
2023-04-1019 min
What If World - Stories for KidsTallulah asks: What if cats could turn into vampires?Have you ever heard the tale of the “Guy Who Cried Vampire”? Well, neither has hard-nosed detective Alabaster Zero. Can he and Fair Elise get to the bottom of this vampire mystery? And what's the deal with that cat?Lessons include: a dream come true may not be all you imagined, and your brain is better at solving mysteries than your gut.This remastered episode originally aired on August 28th, 2017.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldOur...
2023-04-0320 min
What If World - Stories for KidsThe Way Home (Guilds & Goblins #22)Zach and Zizi finally find the portal home, but first, they have to get passed the Underlows. Can Scully and Cthunkle arrive in time to help?Lessons include: grownups make mistakes, too; you don’t have to wait until you’re a grownup to try to make a difference.This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the...
2023-03-2721 min
What If World - Stories for KidsElliot asks: What if poodles sat on noodles and flies sat on pies? (G&G 21)After a What-If Question mishap, Zach and Zizi decide to take matters into their own hands and save themselves from the world of Guilds & Goblins.Lessons include: The difference between confidence and entitlement is how we face failure; caution can keep us safe, but we must leave the house to live our lives.This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real...
2023-03-2020 min
What If World - Stories for KidsCarly asks: What if rabbits flew in the sky with rattlesnakes? (G&G 20)Lowlandra is searching for Skullen Bones, Zachimedes, and Turtock, when she is set upon by the devious Tattlesnakes. Can she satisfy the secret-spreading snakes in time to save her friends?Lessons include: Sharing truthful news and information is a vital service; rumor and opinion can be harmful if presented as truth.This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Patrons...
2023-03-1325 min
What If World - Stories for KidsJoseph asks: What if you found a red crystal with mysterious powers? (G&G 19)Zachimedes, Turtock, and Skullen Bones are on the search for Lowlandra, when they find a mysterious crystal that could be a major threat to the land of Berend. Their journey leads them to a mystical volcano and some incredible discoveries.Lessons include: Using force can make problems worse; Powerful tools need to be handled with care.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more!This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original...
2023-03-0628 min
What If World - Stories for KidsWinnie asks: What if board games could play themselves?Winnie Winnie Worm Worm and Leo Riggelo go all the way to Lost Wegas in search of a place where they can play games without being judged.Lessons include: toys and games don’t have to be designated for girls and boys; playing with new and different kids is an enriching experience for you and for themThis episode originally aired May 6th, 2019.Join our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldOur character art is by Ana Stretcu and our ep...
2023-02-2721 min
What If World - Stories for KidsAdella asks: What if Fred went to Iceland and his tongue kept getting stuck on the ice?Fred the Dog is on a mission to find everyone who got lost on What Is World after the Time Vortex. Can he learn to accept the help he needs, or will he just keep licking ice and getting stuck?Lessons include: it’s okay to accept help; kids are not responsible for their grownups’ feelingsJoin our Patreon for ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, and more! patreon.com/whatifworldOur character art is by Ana Stretcu and the graphic design for our episode art is by Lynn Hick...
2023-02-2021 min
What If World - Stories for KidsKate asks: What if it rained music and butterflies?Scully the Squid and Rola Rabbit get invited to a Back-to-School Dance! Can an underwater creature enjoy a land-lubber dance? Maybe if DJ Abacus picks out the right tunes…
Lessons include: Dances and loud music can make some people uncomfortable; being accommodating means paying attention to other people’s needs.
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2022-09-0520 min
What If World - Stories for KidsSeif asks: What if cat hairballs turned into lion monsters?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
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2022-08-0824 min
The Good Words PodcastEPHEMERALIn this final episode of the Good Words Podcast, Miss Lynn discusses the word ephemeral with an explanation of the expression, "ships that pass in the night" and a passage from H.W. Longfellow, a "Do Over" about The Camp Friend, two poems by Stephanie Pepper and some jokes and riddles in GET IT?!?!? Thanks to all the contributors to this episode: Ari Kelly of At Your Level Leela of Newsy Pooloozi Grady of Cool Facts About Animals Eric O'Keeffe of What If World Dr. Chris Kukk Tara Bahna-Outman St...
2022-08-0119 minThe Good Words PodcastCHASMIn this episode, Miss Lynn explains the word, "chasm" with the assistance of passages from the Sherlock Holmes case, The Final Problem and Oscar Wilde's play Lady Windermere's Fan, as well as feedback from friends about what they have missed most during the pandemic. The episode concludes with the song, "Frosted with Sprinkles (The Doughnut Store Song)." Full episode notes are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6694361/chasm-the-good-words-podcast
2021-06-0410 minThe Good Words PodcastSUPERLATIVEIn this episode, Miss Lynn talks about the word, "superlative" with an excerpt from Charles Dickens's The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, "Say What?!?" about the expression, "the GOAT," a discussion about ALA book awards with former award committee member Angela Frederick, and the "humorous monologue with piano accompaniment," "Runcorn Ferry." Full episode notes for this episode are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6694362/superlative-the-good-words-podcast.
2021-02-2431 minThe Good Words PodcastOSTENTATIOUS (encore) Complete show notes at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/ostentatious-the-good-words-podcast.
2020-10-2621 minThe Good Words PodcastQUAGMIRE (encore)In this re-edited encore episode (originally released in October 2018), host Lynn Hickernell explains the literal and metaphorical uses of the word, "quagmire" with a passage from Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles, and a personal story about a complicated situation called, "The 8th Grade Quagmire." The episode concludes with a selection from the Robert Burns poem, "Elegy on Captain Matthew Henderson." Updated show notes can be found at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/quagmire-the-good-words-podcast.
2020-06-2217 minThe Good Words PodcastFOIBLE (encore)In this revised encore episode, host Lynn Hickernell discusses her own foibles, and those Aesop pointed out in his fables, including, "The Gnat and the Lion." Includes bonus word, "subjective," and a "Do Over" about "Duck Feet," and concludes with the song, "Normal ('s Just a Town)." Complete show notes for this episode are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/foible-the-good-words-podcast.
2020-06-0928 minThe Good Words PodcastANTEDILUVIAN (encore)In this re-edited encore episode (originally released in April 2019), host Lynn Hickernell explicates the word, "antediluvian." Includes excerpts from the books The Velveteen Rabbit and The 14th Goldfish (courtesy of the folks from Book Power for Kids!), "Say What?" about the expression, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," "It Came From the Internet," "GET IT?!?!?" and the Miss Lynn song, "Studebaker Truck." Complete show notes for this episode are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/antediluvian-the-good-words-podcast.
2020-05-2527 min
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2020-05-1203 minThe Good Words PodcastAUDACITY (encore)This encore episode (originally released in September 2018) focuses on the word, "audacity." It includes an excerpt from Kat Shepherd's book, The Shadow Hand, a "Do Over" discussion about, "The Invention," and concludes with Miss Lynn's song, "A Bit Shy." Complete show notes at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/audacity-the-good-words-podcast
2020-05-1128 minThe Good Words PodcastUNORTHODOXThis episode celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with the word, "unorthodox." Miss Lynn talks with family therapist Bonnie Witmer about feeling out-of-place among her 5th grade classmates in, "Do Over: The Lunch Box," and discusses making unconventional theater with Yellow Finch Project creators Tara O'Boyle and Patrick Denny. The episode concludes with autistic poet Benjamin Giroux reading his poem, "I am odd, I am new." Complete show notes at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6295626/unorthodox-the-good-words-podcast
2020-04-2734 minThe Good Words PodcastEDIFYING (encore)In this episode, specially updated in spring 2020 with content related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miss Lynn talks about, "edifying." Includes recurring segments, "Ads that Subtract," "Say What?!?" about the expression, "A rising tide lifts all boats," and a "Do Over" discussion with family therapist Emily King about, "The Special School." The episode concludes with the song, "I Contact." Complete show notes for this episode are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/edifying-the-good-words-podcast.
2020-04-0629 minThe Good Words PodcastCOMESTIBLEFood is front and center as Miss Lynn takes a look at the word, "comestible"! Includes a discussion of the phrase, "Don't yuck someone else's yum," 15-year old Nathaniel's experience living with food allergies, and some funny foodstuffs in, "GET IT?!?!?" The episode concludes with Miss Lynn's song, "Sweet Treat." Complete show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6258931/comestible-the-good-words-podcast.
2020-03-2314 minThe Good Words PodcastOBSTREPEROUSThe Good Words Podcast celebrates Women's History Month with the word, "obstreperous"! Host Lynn Hickernell explains how activists, like suffragette Christabel Pankhurst, were forced to break rules in order to get women the vote. Host of new Kids Listen podcast "Activist, You!" Lindz Amer tells about why modern-day activists like Greta Thunberg need to be uncooperative, and family therapist Bonnie Witmer helps think about how to cope with an unruly little brother in a "Do Over" called, "The Board Game." The episode concludes with Stephanie Pepper's poem about some obstreperous felines, "Catfight." Complete show notes for this...
2020-03-0926 minThe Good Words PodcastULTRACREPIDARIANIn this first episode of the third series, host Lynn Hickernell discusses the word, "ultracrepidarian." Includes a passage from Charles Dickens's Nicholas Nickleby, "Do Over" about The Doctor (featuring Book Club for Kids host Kitty Felde), "Embrace Vulnerability," and "GET IT?!?!?" Concludes with a new adaptation of the Alexander Pushkin poem, "The Shoemaker," read by What If World's Eric O'Keeffe. Complete show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6225504/ultracrepidarian-the-good-words-podcast.
2020-02-2429 min
The Good Words PodcastGWP presents: [hindsight is so 2020] - the blogcast The Good Words Podcast returns with series 3 in one week! In the meantime, here is a preview of another of Miss Lynn's projects during the GWP hiatus. She has launched a new blog, Hindsight is so 2020, with select posts also available in audio format, or as a "blogcast." Here is the first of these. Enjoy! Find the post from which this episode was taken can be found here: https://hindsightisso2020.net/blog/older-but-wiser
2020-02-1700 minThe Good Words PodcastUPROARIOUS (encore)In this bonus "earpetizer" of The Good Words Podcast (originally released in 2019), host Lynn Hickernell features an excerpt from Dickens's A Christmas Carol, the poem "The Bells of Shandon" by Francis Sylvester Mahony read by Una Clancy, and a special listener-submitted edition of, "GET IT?!?!?" Complete episode notes are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/uproarious-gwp-earpetizer.
2020-02-0309 minThe Good Words PodcastRETROSPECTIVE (GWP Earpetizer) Host Lynn Hickernell welcomes the new year with a Kids Listen Sweeps episode of the Good Words Podcast about the word, "retrospective." Featured in this bonus episode: a "Say What?!?" segment about the expression, "Hindsight is 20/20," a poem by Emily Dickinson, a reprise of favorite jokes from past episodes, and, "Clear," from Miss Lynn's song cycle, "Bottle Builder." Show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154161/retrospective-gwp-earpetizer.
2020-01-2011 minThe Good Words PodcastPREPOSTEROUS In this bonus episode, host Lynn Hickernell explains the word, "preposterous" with a true story from the Kids Listen podcast, "The Past and the Curious" about meat falling from the sky, some extremely ridiculous riddles in, "GET IT?!?!?" and the Edward Lear poem, "The Table and the Chair." Complete show notes are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154162/preposterous
2020-01-0618 minThe Good Words PodcastEUPHONIOUS (encore)In this encore episode, host Lynn Hickernell explains the word, "euphonious" with some information about the brass instrument called a euphonium, and lots of examples of things that sound pleasing to different people, both because of the sounds themselves and because of what the sounds signify. Concludes with the Lewis Carroll poem, "Jabberwocky." Complete show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154163/euphonious-encore
2019-12-2314 minThe Good Words PodcastTEMPORAL (GWP Earpetizer)Host Lynn Hickernell discusses the word, "temporal" with the poem, "Epitaph" by Alan L. Strang, an overview of the Kids Listen podcast "Timestorm," a temporally-related edition of "GET IT?!?!?" and the song, "Grandfather's Clock" performed by the Haydn Quartet. Complete show notes at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154164/temporal-gwp-earpetizer
2019-12-0910 minThe Good Words PodcastCONGLOMERATIONIn this bonus episode, host Lynn Hickernell explains the word, "conglomeration" with a "Say What?!?" segment about the Latin phrase, E Pluribus Unum, the traditional song, "Dona Nobis Pacem," and overviews of other kids' podcasts that are part of the conglomeration of podcasters known as Kids Listen. Complete show notes available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154165/conglomeration-gwp-bonus
2019-11-2517 minThe Good Words PodcastNESCIENCE (encore) This encore episode, originally released in November 2018, centers on the word, "nescience." Host Lynn Hickernell explains this word in an excerpt from philosopher Herbert Spencer's First Principles, a "Do Over" about The School Play, and concludes with the Miss Lynn song, "Still Learning." Complete show notes at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154166/nescience-encore.
2019-11-1128 minThe Good Words PodcastPERIPETEIA (GWP Earpetizer)In this short bonus episode, host Lynn Hickernell introduces the word, "peripeteia" with a feature on Kids Listen podcast, "The Past and the Curious," recurring segments, "Embrace Vulnerability" and "GET IT?!?!?" Concludes with the Robert Frost poem, "The Road Not Taken." Complete show notes at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154167/peripeteia-gwp-earpetizer
2019-10-2811 minThe Good Words PodcastECHELON (encore)Originally released in July 2018, this updated encore episode focuses on the word, "echelon." Host Lynn Hickernell discusses the instances of levels throughout life. Includes "It Came From the Internet," "Wow, That's a Good Question," and a "Do Over" with family therapist Emily King about, "Epidermis." Concludes with the Miss Lynn song, "The Race." Complete show notes at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154168/echelon-encore
2019-10-1429 minThe Good Words PodcastHIATUS (GWP Earpetizer)In this short earpetizer, host Lynn Hickernell discusses the word, "hiatus" with a "Say What?!?" segment juxtaposing the phrases, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder," and "Out of sight, out of mind." Also includes a specifically hiatus-related encore edition of "GET IT?!?!?" and actor Kwana Martinez presenting Lola Ridge's poem, "Interim." Complete show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154169/hiatus-gwp-earpetizer
2019-09-3005 minThe Good Words PodcastJUXTAPOSITIONHost Lynn Hickernell explicates the word, "juxtaposition" in recurring segments, "Ads that Subtract," "It Came From the Internet," "Embrace Vulnerability," and "GET IT?!?!?" Includes opera singer Nellie Melba's interpretation of, "Home Sweet Home," Nate from "The Show About Science" explaining the Scientific Method, and a speech from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. Complete show notes at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154170/juxtaposition-the-good-words-podcast
2019-09-1620 minThe Good Words PodcastSHAMBOLICIn this episode, host Lynn Hickernell expounds on the word, "shambolic" with an excerpt from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, an overview of library cataloging with Arden Kirkland, a discussion of order and chaos with city planner Scott Adams, an examination of the term, "Autism Spectrum Disorder," and concludes with the song, "Wild Strawberries." Complete show notes at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154171/shambolic-the-good-words-podcast
2019-09-0230 minThe Good Words PodcastTRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA This episode centers around the fear of the number 13, "triskaidekaphobia." Host Lynn Hickernell discusses this phenomenon, and other superstitions and phobias, with an excerpt from the Kids Listen podcast, "Unspookable," a "Say What?!?" segment about the expression, "Break a leg," a "Do Over" with family therapist Emily King about "The Dress Shoes," and regular segment, "GET IT?!?!?" The episode concludes with the poem, "The Supper Superstition" by Thomas Hood, read by "Just Us Weirdos" creator and host, Charlie White. Full show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154172/triskaidekaphobia-the-good-words-podcast
2019-08-1931 minThe Good Words PodcastCORPOREALHost Lynn Hickernell talks about the word, "corporeal," and explores the question, "What does it mean to have a 'good' body?" Features recurring segment, "Ads that Subtract" as well as a new segment, "Embrace Vulnerability," a story from contributor Pam Mungroo, and a new original song, "Good Body." Complete show notes at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154173/corporeal-the-good-words-podcast
2019-08-0524 minThe Good Words PodcastEDIFYINGThis episode about the word, "edifying" includes a "Say What?!?" segment about the expression, "It is better to give than to receive," a "Do Over" with family therapist Emily King about, "The Special School," and concludes with the Miss Lynn song, "I Contact." Show notes for this episode are at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154174/edifying-the-good-words-podcast.
2019-07-2225 minThe Good Words PodcastOSTENTATIOUSHost Lynn Hickernell presents the word, "ostentatious," including an excerpt from Mark Twain's The Innocents Abroad, "Say What?" about the phrase, "Dressed to the nines," and an overview of cosplay and historical costuming from contributor Glynnis. The episode concludes with Sean McCollough's song, "Rag Doll." Show notes for this episode are available at
2019-07-0800 minThe Good Words PodcastSQUELCHThis episode for Kids Listen's Pride-themed sweeps is full of collaborations with other KL podcasts! Miss Lynn explains the word, "squelch" with help from Little Stories for Tiny People's "Tad and Fish," a poem read by What If World's Mr. Eric, and a "Do Over" about "The Boob Tube," with Circle Round's Rebecca Sheir. Also a discussion with family therapist Emily King, and "Say What?" about the phrase, "Wear your heart on your sleeve." Show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154176/squelch-the-good-words-podcast
2019-06-2429 minThe Good Words PodcastUBIQUITOUSIn this episode, about the word, "ubiquitous," host Lynn Hickernell introduces a new segment to the podcast, "Ads That Subtract." Also included is "Say What?" about the phrase, "Every cloud has a silver lining," author Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) on the ubiquity of emotions, and an excerpt from a previous "Do Over" discussion with family therapist Emily King. After "GET IT?!?!?" the podcast concludes with the Miss Lynn song, "Itty Bitty Nitty Gritty." Complete show notes for this episode are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154177/ubiquitous-the-good-words-podcast.
2019-06-1018 minThe Good Words PodcastMEMENTOIn this episode of the Good Words Podcast, host Lynn Hickernell expounds on the word, "memento" in a "Say What?!?" segment about the phrases, "Mind like a steel trap/sieve," and "One man's trash is another man's treasure," an excerpt from the poem, "Mementos" by Charlotte Brontë, and the song, "Sunsphere" by Sean McCollough (featuring Molly Ledford.) Also includes recurring segment, "GET IT?!?!?" Complete show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154178/memento-the-good-words-podcast
2019-05-2714 min
The Good Words PodcastKids Listen Summer Sampler! (GWP edition)Salutations, Logophiles! I am delighted to share this collaboration with a group of my colleagues at Kids Listen. This special episode features 5-minute ear-petizers from 10 KL members: What If World, Story Spectacular, Noodle Loaf, Book Power for Kids, Little Stories for Tiny People, Be Calm on Ahway Island, Cool Facts About Animals, Circle Round, The Good Words Podcast, and Girl Tales.
2019-05-2456 minThe Good Words PodcastFUNGIBLEIn this episode, host Lynn Hickernell explains the word, "fungible" with excerpts from the book Henry Ford's Own Story by Rose Wilder Lane, a "Do Over" about "The Popular Girls," and concluding song, "Black Socks." As always, it also includes, "GET IT?!?!?" Complete show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154180/fungible-the-good-words-podcast
2019-05-1330 minThe Good Words PodcastANTEDILUVIANIn this episode about the word, "antediluvian," host Lynn Hickernell includes excerpts from the books The Velveteen Rabbit and The 14th Goldfish (courtesy of the folks from Book Power for Kids!), "Say What?" about the expression, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," "It Came From the Internet," "GET IT?!?!?" and the Miss Lynn song, "Studebaker Truck." Complete show notes for this episode are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154181/antediluvian-the-good-words-podcast.
2019-04-2927 minThe Good Words PodcastMAGNANIMOUSIn this episode about the word, "magnanimous," host Lynn Hickernell features recurring segments, "Say What?" and "GET IT?!?!?" as well as stories about magnanimity from secret philanthropist Ronald Read, athlete Ivan Fernandez Anaya, author Darcey Rosenblatt's novel Lost Boys, and Alex Manugian on donating a kidney. The episode concludes with the poem, "A.B.A." by Louisa May Alcott. Complete show notes available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154182/magnanimous-the-good-words-podcast
2019-04-1526 minThe Good Words PodcastVERISIMILITUDEVery special Kids Listen Sweeps "April Fool's" episode! Host Lynn Hickernell introduces the theme word, "verisimilitude." Features an excerpt from the podcast, "How Do We Fix It?" on the topic of confirmation bias, a "Do Over" with Emily King about "The Bully," "GET IT?!?!?" and the debut of a new segment, "Say What?!?" about the phrase, "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing." The episode concludes with an original poem, read by Tara Bahna-Outman. Complete show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154183/verisimilitude-the-good-words-podcast
2019-04-0133 minThe Good Words PodcastKERFUFFLEIn this episode, host Lynn Hickernell expounds upon the theme word, "kerfuffle." Featuring an excerpt from Kids Listen podcast "The Past and the Curious," as well as "Do Over" segment entitled, "The Short Story," and "GET IT?!?!?" The Good Words Podcast is a proud member of KidsListen.org. Full show notes for this episode available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154184/kerfuffle-the-good-words-podcast
2019-03-1828 minThe Good Words PodcastQUOTIDIANSeries 2 of the Good Words Podcast kicks off with this episode about "QUOTIDIAN." Host Lynn Hickernell explains the word's two related meanings, with the help of an excerpt from James Boswell's journal regarding Dr. Samuel Johnson, and also poems by Emily Dickinson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Also featuring, "GET IT?!?!?" and the song, "Toothbrush Dance." The Good Words Podcast is proud to be a part of Kids Listen! Find out more at www.kidslisten.org. Complete show notes for this episode are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154185/quotidian-the-good-words-podcast
2019-03-0418 minThe Good Words PodcastUPROARIOUS (GWP Earpetizer)In this bonus "earpetizer" of The Good Words Podcast, host Lynn Hickernell features an excerpt from Dickens's A Christmas Carol, the poem "The Bells of Shandon" by Francis Sylvester Mahony, and a special listener-submitted edition of, "GET IT?!?!?" Complete episode notes are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154186/uproarious-gwp-earpetizer
2019-02-1109 minThe Good Words PodcastDETRITUSIn this bonus episode, host Lynn Hickernell uses leftover bits of previous episodes to explicate the word, "detritus." Featuring excerpts from John Muir's The Yosemite, James Blish's "The Thing in the Attic," and quotations from Nick Offerman and Dwayne Johnson. Complete show notes available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154187/detritus-the-good-words-podcast.
2019-01-2114 minThe Good Words PodcastANNUS MIRABILISIn this bonus episode, host Lynn Hickernell reviews her favorite moments from the past year on the Good Words Podcast. Also features excerpts from the John Dryden poem, "Annus Mirabilis." Show notes for this episode can be found at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154188/annus-mirabilis-the-good-words-podcast
2018-12-3131 minThe Good Words PodcastAPPROBATION In this final episode of the first series of the podcast, host Lynn Hickernell expounds on the word, "approbation." It features a passage from Pride and Prejudice, Miss Lynn's recommendations for additional podcasts that have gained her approbation, the William Cowper poem, "The Nightingale and the Glow-Worm," and "GET IT?!?!?" Complete show notes for this episode are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154189/approbation-the-good-words-podcast
2018-11-2619 minThe Good Words PodcastSPLURGEIn this episode, host Lynn Hickernell unpacks the word, "splurge." Includes a story from David Greenburg about something he saved up to buy in his childhood, and recurring segment, "GET IT?!?!?" Complete show notes for this episode are available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154190/splurge-the-good-words-podcast.
2018-10-2918 minThe Good Words PodcastDICHOTOMYThis episode explores the word and concept of DICHOTOMY, with an excerpt from the audiobook War Horse, a musical arrangement of the fairy tale "Jack Sprat," and of course, the recurring segment, "GET IT?!?!?" Show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154191/dichotomy-the-good-words-podcast
2018-10-1521 minThe Good Words PodcastPULCHRITUDE In this episode, host Lynn Hickernell introduces the trickiest word of the series to date. Also featuring a bonus word, "disingenuous," "It Came From the Internet," an excerpt of the poem, "Beautiful Body" by Natalie Patterson, the Miss Lynn song, "Beautiful," and of course, "GET IT?!?!?" Find complete show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154194/pulchritude-the-good-words-podcast.
2018-09-0316 minThe Good Words PodcastZEUGMAThis episode of the Good Words Podcast concerns the word, "zeugma." Host Lynn Hickernell also introduces bonus words, "idiom," and "homophone." Includes recurring features, "It Came From the Internet," and "GET IT?!?!?" Complete show notes available at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154197/zeugma-the-good-words-podcast
2018-08-0618 minThe Good Words PodcastLACHRYMOSEIn this episode of The Good Words Podcast, host Lynn Hickernell examines the word LACHRYMOSE, as well as bonus words, "denotation," "connotation," and "disparaging." Featuring recurring segments, "It Came From the Internet," and "Get It?!?!?" Complete show notes for this episode are at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154199/lachrymose-the-good-words-podcast.
2018-07-2312 minThe Good Words PodcastMODUS OPERANDIThis episode examines the different ways things operate, from cars to families to one regional culinary tradition. Including a "Do Over" of a conversation from Miss Lynn's childhood, and a variety of riddles in "Get It?!?!?" Complete show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154200/modus-operandi-the-good-words-podcast
2018-06-1126 min
The Good Words PodcastINEFFABLE (GWP earpetizer)In this inaugural episode of the Good Words Podcast, host Lynn Hickernell features the theme word INEFFABLE with music, discussion, and some jokes in a segment called, "GET IT?!?" Complete show notes for this episode at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast/blog/6154201/ineffable-gwp-earpetizer
2018-05-2811 min
Comfort MeasuresComfort Measures episode 2 - SPORTS NIGHT - The ApologyEpisode 2 - In our second episode, we take a closer look at the show SPORTS NIGHT, specifically season 1, episode 2, "The Apology". Our comfort food pairing is apple cider donuts and our guest co-host is singer/songwriter Miss Lynn - Lynn Hickernell. Enjoy the discussion, the donuts, and the sampling of Miss Lynn's songs including: "The Thread", "Frosted with Sprinkles" (it is, after all, a donut kinda song), "Good Words", and "Normal ('s Just a Town)". You can find more of Miss Lynn's music at www.misslynn.com. As always, a quick thank you to Camilla Ammirati and...
2018-02-1358 min