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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.
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Send voice or text msg In this summer edition of Mr. Redge’s Hotline, Jonathan and Redge share exciting news about the brand-new Dorktales Fan Page, introduce the first-ever FAN-TALES fan zine, and answer listener questions from around the world. They chat about Rapunzel, Scribbleton, spy missions, the Foreshadow, and celebrate a whole bunch of wonderful listener ideas. Plus, there are shoutouts, and a few top-secret hints about stories still to come. Important News Alerts: Introducing FAN TA...
Send voice or text msg Hoist the sails for a pirate adventure across the Fantasea! Join our crew on a high seas quest to find the rare Golden Peanut. Their treasure hunt begins with cracking the mysterious Corvid Code on an ancient map that guides them to the hidden Legume Lagoon. ’Tis a wild journey filled with encounters including a giant squid, wandering whales, and bouncy jellyfish. But when a rival crew of squirrel pirates tries to claim the treasure first, our pirate friends must decide...
Send voice or text msg Three goat siblings set off on a quest to reach the hill with the healthiest snacks when they butt heads with a very hangry troll. Are they fit for the challenge? Will it take brains or brawn to beat the troll and cross the bridge? Each goat must use their own special strengths to outsmart the greedy troll and protect one another. Clever tricks, sibling teamwork, and one very surprised flying troll will leave you rolling in clover. This reimagined story of the Norwegian...
Send voice or text msg Get ready for a high-speed adventure! Redge suits up for the Folktale Forest Grand Prix, a magical Formula 1 race across Once Upon A Time. With help from his pit crew, he solves riddles that guide his route, taking him to princess castles in Mythdom, the foggy waters of Legend Lake and the towering skyline of Litropia. But the race isn’t just about speed, Redge must navigate tricky turns, fierce competition, and a rival team willing to cheat to win. As he zooms towards ...
New! Send us voice or text “Rump, who?” asks Redge as Jonathan spins the tall tale of Daphne, the Miller’s daughter, who must spin thread into gold for a greedy king. Facing an impossible challenge, Daphne must think fast, make tough choices, and outsmart a tricky deal. It’s an epic yarn involving a mysterious little man, a clever guessing game, and a Wizard of Oz–inspired ending full of surprises. This reimagined story of Rumpelstiltskin is a Dorktales Classic. Episode webpage: https:/...
New! Send us voice or text A story of big ideas and bold curiosity! David Unaipon was an Aboriginal Australian inventor, author, preacher, and lifelong learner who never stopped asking “what if?” His invention of mechanical sheep shears helped farmers go from shearing 30 to 300 sheep a day. It was life-changing! He used scientific thinking and Aboriginal knowledge to create solutions far ahead of his time, including concepts for rotary-wing flight before helicopters existed. David traveled ac...
New! Send us voice or text Hercules and his Greek mythological heroes are getting ready to rock the house at Mythic Mania, Legend Lake’s annual battle of the bands. But Hercules keeps finding excuses to leave rehearsals so he doesn’t have to play the drums. After chasing Cerberus the three-headed dog, helping Hydras build an aquatic stage, and tracking down the elusive Golden Deer, everyone begins to wonder what’s really going on. With the clock ticking and the crowd waiting, the band rallies...
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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.
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