Dorktales Storytime

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

Send us a textJonathan 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.DORKTALES MERCH GIVEAWAY! Enter by February 25, 2026. More info about the giveaway here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventures-rewind/Support the showREACH 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!

Welcome to Dorktales Storytime

Send us a textWelcome 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 showREACH 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!

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

Send us a textWelcome 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.DORKTALES MERCH GIVEAWAY! Enter by February 25, 2026. More info about the giveaway here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventures-rewind/Support the showREACH 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!

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

Send us a textWelcome 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.DORKTALES MERCH GIVEAWAY! Enter by February 25, 2026. More info about the giveaway here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventures-rewind/Support the showREACH 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!

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

Send us a textHappy 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.pdfBig 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/DORKTALES MERCH GIVEAWAY! Enter by February 25, 2026. More info about the giveaway here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventures-rewind/Support the showREACH 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!