364. Ryan asks: What if a weird antidote turned you into a shark? (w/Brian Yanish)

What If World - Stories for Kids

Eric O'Keeffe / What If World LLC

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Comedy Fiction, Fiction

4.5 • 6.5K Ratings

🗓️ 18 August 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Shark and Bot, the famous kids’ comic book characters, visit What If World along with their creator, Brian Yanish. Of course, Brian quickly gets turned into a shark-man by Abacus P. Grumbler… Lessons include: Art takes practice, but that’s part of the fun! This week, we’re joined by Brian Yanish. His graphic novel series for kids, Shark and Bot, has delighted Mr. Eric’s family for years, and we couldn’t be more excited about this team-up. He’s also got a new kid’s picture book out, Sweet and Sour. Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at [email protected]. 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.

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0:00.0	Mr. Eric, I need backup. There's a new criminal in town, the puddler.
0:06.0	He's soaking socks, splashing sneakers.
0:09.0	Leaving pools a dirty fruit punch all over summer camp.
0:12.0	It's chaos. Sounds like a job for Vessy kids.
0:16.0	My kids just got a pair of these amazing waterproof sneakers.
0:19.0	They've been running through waterplay day at
0:21.6	camp, bone dry, and loving it. Waterproof sneakers, impossible. My shoes always end up squishy,
0:28.4	squishier than a tofu meatball in a kiddie pool. Not with Vessie. It's like a force field for your
0:33.8	feet. My kids used to dread their water shoes. Slipping, chafing, never letting them
0:39.2	run at top speed. Now they're begging to go outside just to test their new superpowers. Superpowered
0:45.4	sneakers, huh? That's just what I need to catch the puddler. And maybe for playing outside when it
0:50.5	rains. For justice. They're breathable, washable, built to survive summer camp,
0:56.3	school, or a rogue wave of fruit bunch. Kids love the style, parents love the durability. Say no more,
1:02.3	partner. I'm getting myself some Vessies. Give your kid real-life superpowers with Vessi. Waterproof,
1:08.8	durable, and made for play. Shop now at Vessi.com slash what if for 15% off.
1:14.4	One year warranty on your shoes plus worry-free 30-day returns and exchanges.
1:19.2	Watch your back, Puddler. I've got dry feet, and I'm coming for you.
1:32.3	What if kittens played the Glocking Beant
1:33.3	And what if unicorns were real
1:37.3	What if you could fly or travel back in time
1:42.3	We welcome you to What If World.
1:48.0	What If World?
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