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PODCAST

Dorktales Storytime

Jonathan Cormur

Be the hero of your own story with Dorktales Storytime, the award-winning podcast for kids and their pop culture loving grownups. Enter their Once Upon a Time world where hosts, Jonathan Cormur and Mr. Reginald T. Hedgehog, take you on a storytelling journey of curiosity and acceptance. You’ll explore reimagined fairytales and fables with social emotional themes, discover inspiring stories of history’s hidden heroes, and experience imaginary tales of boundless possibilities.Recognized by Common

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18:01

Makoto Hagiwara, Hidden Hero of History

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/10/23

Send us a textA tale of artistry, innovation, and lasting legacy! Makoto Hagiwara, a Japanese American landscape architect, transformed a World’s Fair exhibit into San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden. It's the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States, still cherished as a place of peace and natural beauty. Makoto was also the inventive mind behind the modern fortune cookie! Despite wartime hardships and lost recognition, his creativity, friendship, and tasty experiments turned a

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18:58

Ye Olde Fairy Faire - Folklore Stories for Kids

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/10/16

Send us a textDon your finest mythical attire and set off for a day of frolic and festivity at Mythdom’s annual Fairy Faire. Let the Fairy Godmother, Fey, be your enchanting guide on a grand tour through stalls brimming with splendid finery and magical wares crafted by the fair folk of Fairie. Meet a pint-sized blacksmith who forges armor fit for legends, wander the lanes in search of joyful jousting and jesting, and take your best shot with Rapunzel’s Accurate Archer 5000 at the archery

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9:45

Mr. Redge’s Hotline: Cozy Autumn Q&A and Shoutout...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text The leaves are crunching, the apples are baking, and Redge is wearing his favorite autumn sweater… He’s ready to for another round of your curious, clever, and heartwarming questions. In this autumn edition of Mr. Redge’s Hotline, Jonathan and Redge talk favorite sports, real-world friends, and the finest forest snacks. They share a collection of your brilliant ideas, heartfelt reviews, and a flurry of shoutouts. Grab your headphones, coziest blanket, a favorite snack, an...

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21:10

A Howl Noir Mystery - Spooky Stories for Kids

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/10/02

Send us a textSomething spooky is afoot in the Folktale Forest! This autumn, chaos is striking every seasonal celebration. Decorations are being destroyed. Party snacks keep disappearing. And terrified witnesses claim they’ve seen a howling creature on the loose. Everyone’s pointing paws at Big Bad Wolf, but he says he’s innocent. That’s when his junior detective friends, Redge, Jonathan and Wabbitson step in to crack the case. As the clues lead them toward something far scarier than they ever

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21:31

The Tale of Swashbuckle Joe, a Ghost Pirate Story...

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/09/19

Send us a textTalk Like a Pirate Day be here, and we be settin’ sail once more on our pirate adventure for all ye story-lovin’ listener buccaneers!Ahoy, me hearties! Hop aboard Captain Edgarrr Matey's ship for an epic journey to Davey Jones Diner and the Plot Hook islands—where the seafaring folk sing shanties and tell tales of lost pirate booty. Armed with a secret map, our Folktale Forest friends go hunting for Swashbuckle Joe’s buried riches. When they're greeted by his gregarious

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17:38

Lanny Smoot, Hidden Hero of History

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/09/18

Send us a textA tale of imagination, invention and real-life magic! Lanny Smoot is an Imagineer and electrical engineer with more than 100 patented inventions for Disney theme parks. He’s the mind behind the real-life lightsaber and a floor that makes you feel like you’re moving through other worlds. His inventive spirit started early, inspired by his father and a fascination with the lightbulb. He went from building his own unicycle as a kid to being honored in the National Inventors Hall of Fame

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Introducing Tales from the Cloud Sea - Improv Stories...

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/09/11

Send us a text Today we have something extra special for you here on Dorktales Storytime. We’re sharing A Very Suspicious Island, the very first episode of a brand-new podcast called Tales from the Cloud Sea. This funny, completely made-up-as-they-go adventure follows Amelia and Arthur, two kids who discover a secret in their attic that whisks them away to a world of floating sky islands, pirate airships, clanky robots, and all sorts of strange and silly characters. And the best part? Their w...

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23:30

Sky Surfing Spectacular - Uplifting Stories for Kids

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/09/04

Send us a textHigh above the Folktale Forest, teams of geese, sparrows, falcons and seagulls show off their best stunts in the annual sky surfing competition. With flips, spins, swirls, and daring dives, the teams dazzle the cheering crowds and impress the judges. When a member of the Sky Soaring Seagulls gets injured mid-flight, the team’s hopes rest on Shrimp, the nervous fifth alternate’s out-of-town swing’s understudy (try saying that five times fast). Worried he’ll let his teammates down,

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14:11

Astounding Athletes, Hidden Heroes of History

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/08/21

Send us a textA tale of athletic feats and unstoppable spirit! Meet three superstars who took their shot and ruled their sport. Althea Gibson, the first Black woman to win a tennis championship, smashed records and shattered barriers on and off the court. Lusia Harris made history with the very first basket in Olympic women’s basketball, earning her crown as the “Queen of Basketball.” During World War II, Marge Villa was one of only 11 Latinas to play in the first professional women’s baseball

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20:59

Big Bad Goes Back to School - Big Feelings Story for...

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/08/07

Send us a textIt’s time for a story replay! This one’s all about starting something new - like a brand new school year - and all the feelings that can come with it. You might be excited, nervous, or even a little bit of both. Jonathan and Redge’s friend Big Bad felt the same way when it was time for him to go back to school. With help from his friends and some calming tools, he learned how to face his fears and feel more confident.So if you’re feeling some back-to-school jitters, just remember that

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17:46

Redge Loves Hedgehogs by Cozy Critters - Bedtime...

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/07/24

Send us a text While Jonathan and Redge take a summer break, we have a special treat from our new pod pals at Cozy Critters, the podcast perfect for bedtime or anytime you need a calming adventure. And guess what? The episode we’re sharing is all about hedgehogs! Dougie Pickles and his purr-fest host, Miss Meow Meow will tell you more about these cute and cozy critters - with soothing sounds, fun facts and relaxing breathing exercises to help you wind down. Big shout-out to Finn, age 5, who w...

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25:29

Owen and the Lost Scroll - Fantasy Adventure Stories...

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/07/10

Send us a text“Big breath, magic at my fingertips, and a quest in my heart!” Owen was trying to enjoy some tea and a little magical me-time when—oops!—they accidentally cast a very real, very powerful spell straight from the pages of their favorite comic, Gwyn Guardian the Grand. When an evil shadow wizard escapes from the story and into the real world, Owen realizes that only a dangerous quest can stop it before all magic is lost forever. With a reluctant Knight and a trinket-loving dragon by their

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16:06

Alice’s Birthday Bummer - A Wonderland Story for Kids

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/06/26

Send us a textIn Wonderland, nothing is ever quite what it seems, including Alice’s birthday. The White Rabbit, who promised to celebrate with her, keeps darting off in all directions. Even the Mad Hatter deflates her hopes for a special day when he un-invites her to tea—because it’s not her unbirthday. Feeling lost and forgotten, Alice wonders if anything can turn the day around—until the Cheshire Cat appears with a curious new path to follow. In a land where left is right and up is down, a day

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9:57

Mr. Redge’s Hotline: Sizzling Summer Listener Q&A...

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/06/19

Send us a text The sun is shining, the questions are sizzling, and Mr. Redge is soaking it all in—headphones on, beach towel out, and ready for the A’s to your Q’s! It’s the summer edition of Mr. Redge’s Hotline, where we answer YOUR curious, clever, and wonder-filled questions. Jonathan and Redge share favorite podcast moments, reveal the most important lore story from the Land of Once Upon a Time, snack on seaweed crisps, and send out shoutouts galore. Plus, Jonathan shares exciting u...

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22:52

Riddle of Red Herring Reef - Adventure Stories for Kids

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/06/12

Send us a textWhile exploring the Fantasea in their magical minivan-submarine, Jonathan and Redge discover Red Herring Reef, a vibrant underwater village. Just in time for the annual Jubilee of the Sea art show, they meet Ariel the mermaid, who dazzles as the MuSEAum’s lively curator. While on the School of Fish tour, they find one of the frames is mysteriously empty! Their curiosity turns into a full-blown caper, as our friends flip their fins and dive into detective mode to crack the case. What

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18:54

Alan Turing, Hidden Hero of History

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/05/29

Send us a textA tale of secret codes and early computers! Alan Turing was a British mathematician and thinker who helped turn the tide of World War II for the United Kingdom and its allies. His groundbreaking work also laid the foundation for much of the technology we use today. As a child, Alan loved solving puzzles—like tracking the patterns of bees—and as a teen, he spent many late nights working through challenging math problems. From imagining the Turing Machine to cracking the uncrackable

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18:36

Journey to Slumberland - Bedtime Stories for Kids

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/05/15

Send us a textHesper, the Fairy of the Evening Star, casts a dream-traveling spell to take Redge on his long-awaited journey to Slumberland. With her moth companion, Vesper, by her side, the trio soar along the starry brick road to explore the dreamy realm’s enchanting destinations—from a visit to the Shut Eye Shopping District, a cuppa at Forty Winks Tea House, and a run through the clouds to catch some Z’s at Catnap Castle. Let the stardust of this story work its magic and slip you into a lovely

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17:39

Migration Fashion Show - Wonder of Nature Stories for...

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/05/01

Send us a textWith binoculars ready and journals in hand, Jonathan and Redge meet up with their Bigfoot friend, Samuel Squatch, for a day of birdwatching by Legend Lake. The bird-loving buddies soon learn that migration season is more than the return of their favorite birds—it’s a full blown fashion event! As glowing fairies light up the forest canopy, birds both real and mythical strut their stuff in style—from classical geese in flight to a phoenix who sets the fashion world on fire. The glam

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20:19

Mary Anning, Hidden Hero of History

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/04/17

Send us a textA story of early Earth science in action! Mary Anning was a pioneering paleontologist and fossil hunter who reshaped our understanding of prehistoric life. Growing up by the seaside cliffs of Lyme Regis, England, she uncovered ancient creatures hidden in the rocks—like giant sea reptiles and even fossilized dinosaur poop! Her discoveries helped scientists understand that creatures could go extinct and that the Earth was much older than people once believed. Her work was often dismissed

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19:56

BONUS: The Jupiter Twins in The Beastly Brew by Koala...

Dorktales Storytime ·

2025/04/10

Send us a text We’re bringing you a bonus episode from our friends at Koala Shine—a podcast full of exciting, mindful adventures with wonderful characters like Koko the Koala, Hector & Sunny, and the Jupiter Twins. Their storyteller, Kelly, will take you to incredible places—from Ancient Rome to the Land of Dinosaurs—sharing awesome facts and jokes along the way! The story we’ve chosen for you is The Jupiter Twins: The Beastly Brew. Come with Kelly to the Academy of Magic, where Lily and ...

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