Dorktales Storytime

Jonathan Cormur
  • 4.6 (200)
  • STORIES FOR KIDS
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Welcome to the wonderful, wacky, and wildly imaginative world of Dorktales Storytime, the award-winning podcast for kids and their pop-culture-loving grownups. Join hosts Jonathan Cormur and Mr. Reginald T. Hedgehog as they explore the land of Once Upon a Time through three kinds of tales: clever and geeky retellings of classic fairy tales and fables, original Once Upon a Time lore stories about magical places and friendly creatures, and inspiring stories about the Hidden Heroes of History. Every tale is packed with twists, turns and lessons learned. So, step through our portal into a story-filled realm where anything is possible!   Recognized by Common Sense Media as outstanding entertainment with an official seal for quality and impact. Common Sense Selections include age-appropriate media with the potential to spark family conversations, entertain families of all kinds, and have a positive, lasting effect on society.Reach out to us at dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com

  1. Mr. Redge’s Hotline: Winter Into Spring Q&A & Season 7 Giveaway Celebration!

    1D AGO · BONUS

    Mr. Redge’s Hotline: Winter Into Spring Q&A & Season 7 Giveaway Celebration!

    Send a text The red telephone is ringing and the Question Hat is ready for action! In this edition of Mr. Redge’s Hotline, Jonathan and Redge announce the winners of the T.A.L.E. Tour Dorktales Merch Prize Pack Giveaway, answer listener questions, reveal Redge’s least favorite snack, share Jonathan’s favorite superhero, countdown to Season 7 and end with lots of listener shoutouts. Important News Alerts: Season 7 launches March 19 with “The Enchanted Sidequest,” set in the Folktale Forest’s first-ever game and hobby shop features a magical card that causes mischief and mayhem.Once Upon A Merch is now open! Visit our brand-new Dorktales shop for tees, stickers, and more at https://dorktales-shop.fourthwall.com/Have a question for a future Hotline episode? Grownups can email us at dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com or leave a comment on Spotify.Support the show REACH OUT! Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Send us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!

    11 min
  2. Scribbleton Scramble Mission (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)

    FEB 19 · BONUS

    Scribbleton Scramble Mission (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)

    Send a text Jonathan and Redge take one last T.A.L.E. Tour rewind to Scribbleton, Once Upon a Time’s tiniest town. After nibbling a Wonderland cookie and shrinking to size, they explored colorful streets made of leaves and mushrooms and met some very small (and very friendly) locals. When it was time to get ready for the Scribbleton Scramble Parade, there was a lot to do and not much time. As they dashed from task to task, Jonathan and Redge discovered a special kind of magic in helping others, working together, and celebrating what makes a community special. Listen to the original episode 85, The Scribbleton Scramble: https://jonincharacter.com/the-scribbleton-scramble/  We’re having a special Dorktales Storytime merch giveaway! Where would your child like to go with us on a future T.A.L.E. Tour? Grownups, you can submit that idea on their behalf for a chance to win a Dorktales Storytime merch prize pack.The giveaway is open to families in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Australia. If you live outside those regions and have a child who would love to participate, please reach out and we’ll be happy to share a digital reward option.Last day to submit: Wednesday, February 25, 2026. 7 winners will be randomly selected and announced in a Mr. Redge Hotline episode on March 5.Learn more and submit your child’s idea here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventure-playlist/CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks. Support the show REACH OUT! Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Send us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!

    10 min
  3. Red Herring Reef Mystery (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)

    FEB 5 · BONUS

    Red Herring Reef Mystery (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)

    Send a text Jonathan and Redge plunge back into the Fantasea, when the magical minivan transformed into a submarine and carried them to the vibrant underwater village of Red Herring Reef. The adventure started as a dazzling tour of colorful coral and amazing art, until an empty frame led to an unexpected mystery to solve. As clues rippled to the surface, they discovered a special kind of magic hiding beneath the waves about finding the confidence to share who you are. Listen to the original episode 113, Riddle of Red Herring Reef: https://jonincharacter.com/riddle-of-red-herring-reef/  We’re having a special Dorktales Storytime merch giveaway! Where would your child like to go with us on a future T.A.L.E. Tour? Grownups, you can submit that idea on their behalf for a chance to win a Dorktales Storytime merch prize pack.The giveaway is open to families in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Australia. If you live outside those regions and have a child who would love to participate, please reach out and we’ll be happy to share a digital reward option.Last day to submit: Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Seven winners will be randomly selected and announced in a Mr. Redge Hotline episode on March 5.Learn more and submit your child’s idea here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventure-playlist/CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks. Support the show REACH OUT! Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Send us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!

    12 min

  4. TRAILER

    Welcome to Dorktales Storytime

    Send a text Welcome to Dorktales Storytime, the award-winning kids podcast for imaginative listeners and their pop-culture-loving grownups. Join voice actor and storyteller Jonathan Cormur and his best hedgehog buddy, Reginald T. Hedgehog, as they take you on adventures through the magical land of Once Upon a Time. You’ll hear: Wacky, geeky retellings of classic fairytales and fablesOriginal lore-filled adventures in a world of curious creatures and hidden traditionsTrue stories of history’s Hidden Heroes - real people who changed the world in surprising waysEvery episode is made for all ages, with big laughs for kids and clever nods for grownups. Start anywhere. Explore everywhere. Let our once-upon-a-time together begin! Support the show REACH OUT! Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Send us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!

    2 min
  5. The Color Pillars Quest (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)

    JAN 22 · BONUS

    The Color Pillars Quest (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)

    Send a text Welcome back to the T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind! Jonathan and Redge revisit their climb into the Cliffhanger Mountains and their unforgettable visit to the Color Pillars. What starts as a search for ancient, shimmering ruins takes a surprising turn, leaving you on a cliffhanger before revealing a special kind of magic hidden in the natural world. Find the full Color Pillars Episode: https://jonincharacter.com/the-color-pillars/ We’re having a special Dorktales Storytime merch giveaway! Where would your child like to go with us on a future T.A.L.E. Tour? Grownups, you can submit that idea on their behalf for a chance to win a Dorktales Storytime merch prize pack.The giveaway is open to families in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Australia. If you live outside those regions and have a child who would love to participate, please reach out and we’ll be happy to share a digital reward option.Last day to submit: Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Seven winners will be randomly selected and announced in a Mr. Redge Hotline episode on March 5.Learn more and submit your child’s idea here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventure-playlist/CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks. Support the show REACH OUT! Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Send us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!

    11 min
  6. Magical Minivan Adventure (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)

    JAN 8 · BONUS

    Magical Minivan Adventure (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)

    Send a text Welcome to the T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind! In The Magical Minivan, Jonathan and Redge return to the extraordinary vehicle that launched their adventures. It is part home, part library, part snack station, and powered by imagination. Sometimes the magic begins before you even arrive. Find the full Magical Minivan Episode: https://jonincharacter.com/magical-minivan-tale/  We’re celebrating 2026 and the T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind with a special Dorktales Storytime merch giveaway ahead of Season 7.  Listeners are invited to imagine where they’d go on a future T.A.L.E. Tour. Grownups can submit a child’s idea to dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com for a chance to win a Dorktales Storytime prize pack. This giveaway is open to residents of the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia. Families outside these regions may contact us about a digital reward option.Last day to submit: Wednesday, February 25, 2026.Seven winners will be randomly selected and announced in a Mr. Redge Hotline episode dropping March 5. Full details and submission info can be found here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventure-playlist/CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks. Support the show REACH OUT! Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Send us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!

    8 min
  7. Big Emotions by Kids Listen - Belonging and Independence (Bonus)

    JAN 1 · BONUS

    Big Emotions by Kids Listen - Belonging and Independence (Bonus)

    Send a text Happy New Year! Today we’re sharing our participation in the Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings.  This episode focuses on Belonging and Independence, two emotions that may seem opposite but often work together as children explore who they are and where they fit. You’ll be guided through stories about friendship, self-discovery, and finding one’s place while finding one’s voice by Abbe Opher and Kelly MacBride from Koala Kids. You’ll also hear familiar voices from Dorktales Storytime alongside our friends from Culture Kids and Stoopkid Stories. This theme closely reflects the heart of Dorktales Storytime, which centers on helping young listeners feel valued, supported, and encouraged as they grow into their unique selves. Download a worksheet for this episode: https://dorktale.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Ep+4+-+Belonging+and+Independence+-+Human+Bingo.pdf Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings is a seven-part audio series created to help kids and grownups better understand, name, and talk about their feelings together. Each episode explores two connected emotions through imaginative stories contributed by children’s podcasters from around the world.  Discover the complete series on Big Emotions: https://pod.link/1502915722  Learn more about Kids Listen: https://kidslisten.org/ Support the show REACH OUT! Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Send us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!

    23 min
  8. The Jolly Holly Herald - A Festive Holiday Story for Kids

    12/18/2025

    The Jolly Holly Herald - A Festive Holiday Story for Kids

    Send a text It’s Jolly Holly season, and everyone in town is brimming with holiday cheer. The Society of Bards and Balladeers has come together to build the festive set for their annual event. There’s just one tiny problem: Redge has no idea what this year’s show should be! From classic Quilliam Shakespeare plays, to poetry readings and ballets, to comedy jests and holiday whodunnits, they've already done it all. Just when Redge thinks the show won't go on, Jonathan has a brilliant idea. So cue the lights, sparkle the snowflakes, and raise the curtain for this ode to our friends in Once Upon a Time and a heart-full tribute to our listeners (that’s YOU) who are the magic that makes our adventures so extraordinary. Jolly Holly Hedgehog Holiday, our original song is featured in this episode! The full song with lyrics is available on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/album/jolly-holly-hedgehog-holiday  Go to the episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/the-jolly-holly-herald/   GIFT FOR OUR FANS: Redge has a special video message for all of our listeners and you can download it here: https://bit.ly/2025RedgeHolidayMessage DOWNLOAD JOLLY HOLLY WORKSHEET: https://bit.ly/dorktalesEP125worksheet     IF YOU ENJOYED THIS STORY about Jolly Holly, you may also enjoy EP102: Pinocchio’s Jolly Holly Jumble: https://jonincharacter.com/pinocchios-jolly-holly-jumble/  CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks. Support the show REACH OUT! Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Send us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!

    12 min
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Welcome to the wonderful, wacky, and wildly imaginative world of Dorktales Storytime, the award-winning podcast for kids and their pop-culture-loving grownups. Join hosts Jonathan Cormur and Mr. Reginald T. Hedgehog as they explore the land of Once Upon a Time through three kinds of tales: clever and geeky retellings of classic fairy tales and fables, original Once Upon a Time lore stories about magical places and friendly creatures, and inspiring stories about the Hidden Heroes of History. Every tale is packed with twists, turns and lessons learned. So, step through our portal into a story-filled realm where anything is possible!   Recognized by Common Sense Media as outstanding entertainment with an official seal for quality and impact. Common Sense Selections include age-appropriate media with the potential to spark family conversations, entertain families of all kinds, and have a positive, lasting effect on society.Reach out to us at dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Cormur
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dorktales Storytime
  • Show Website
    Dorktales Storytime

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