Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big Adventures
Welcome to the wonderful, wacky, and wildly imaginative world of Dorktales Storytime, an award-winning kids and family podcast with stories 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. 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. Named an ‘essential’ kids podcast by Apple Podcasts.
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Reach us at dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com. Free fan resources: jonincharacter.com/dorktalesfans.
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Fan Favorite Story Themes: Reimagined fairy tales, fables, tall tales, fantasy and folklore, mysteries and spy adventures, Greek mythology, Wonderland adventures, pirate adventures, spooky Halloween stories, STEAM heroes, historical figures, SEL stories, dinosaur stories, bedtime sleep stories and lullabies.
Popular Guests Include: Eric O’keeffe (What If World), Sabrina Glow, Chanel Tsang (Peace Out podcast), Imani Russell, Melissa Victor (Stoopkid Stories), Twitch streamer s0ph
Episodes
185 episodes
Big Bad Goes Back to School (Classic) | Back to School Anxiety Story for Kids
If your child is experiencing back to school anxiety, this story for kids will validate their feelings and build confidence before a new school year begins. We explore first day of school worries and share gentle ways to help anxious kids c...
Wonderland Poetry Slam | Alice in Wonderland Adventure Stories for Kids
The Mad Hatter is facing the Cheshire Cat in the final round of the Wonderland Poetry Slam, where rhymes and wordplay take center stage. When his allergies threaten to turn every line into a giant sneeze, his friends must think fast to save the...
Alice’s Birthday Bummer | Alice in Wonderland Playlist
In 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-invit...
Jabberwock This Way | Alice in Wonderland Playlist
OH NO! Alice accidentally summoned the Jabberwock who’s causing chaos across Wonderland. She’s frantic to banish the bullying beast when the Cheshire Cat pops in to lend a paw or… tail? Can this feline mischief-maker help Alice and her friends ...
Alice in Slumberland | Alice in Wonderland Playlist
After tumbling down the rabbit hole, Alice and Redge find themselves smack dab in the middle of the Queen of Hearts’ kingdom. Seeing the queen’s subjects so sad over her very bad temper and impossible expectations, the two come up with a clever...
You Only Live Nine Lives | Spy Adventure for Kids
Jack A. Lope and Double 0 Quills race across the stars to uncover the mysterious disappearance of the science vessel Biblio 5 and its crew. Their mission leads them through floating space junk, cosmic dust bunnies, and a gerbil triple threat un...
The Tornado Two Step (Classic) | Pecos Bill Tall Tale for Kids
There's tension in the Folktale Forest! When two friends disagree over the blueprints for Midge the Pidge's new birdhouse, their argument starts to spin out of control. To help them see things differently, Jonathan shares the legendary tall tal...
Dr. Vera Rubin | Dark Matter Astronomer
A story of galactic grit and refusing to give up! Dr. Vera Rubin’s love of science and the stars began early. At 14, she and her father built a cardboard telescope so she could track meteors. She dreamt of becoming an astronomer, a career many ...
The Boy Who Cried Hedgewolf (Classic) | The Boy Who Cried Wolf Fable
Beware of the horrifying hedgewolf! Or maybe beware the bored shepherd boy who decides to entertain himself by playing the same trick over and over again. When the mischievous youngster cries “Hedgewolf” not once, not twice, but three times, th...
Athena’s Magical Flute | Athena Greek Myth Reimagined
Athena and her best friend Pallas love playing beautiful music together, so they eagerly sign up for Litropia’s first Fabulous Flautist Competition. Both are determined to do their best while cheering each other on along the way. But Athena’s p...
Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs
In this summer edition of the Mr. Redge 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...
The Golden Peanut | Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure
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 ...
Three Billy Goats Buff (Classic) | Three Billy Goats Gruff Fairy Tale
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 mu...
Redge’s Fantastical F1 | Grand Prix Story for Kids
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 My...
RumpleTaleSpin (Classic) | Rumpelstiltskin Fairy Tale
“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. ...
David Unaipon | Aboriginal Inventor
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...
Hercules and the Heroes | Hercules Greek Myth Reimagined
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...
The Mini Golf Masters | Dinosaur Story for Kids
Jonathan and Redge return to the land of dinosaurs to compete in the Mini Golf Masters with their Maiasaura friend, Minh. If they can win the Quotatious Period’s biggest golf tournament, the grand prize means Minh can be the first dinosaur to g...
The Enchanted Sidequest | Fantasy Quest Story for Kids
Jonathan and Redge wake up early to get in line for Sidequest, the Folktale Forest’s very first game and hobby shop. Redge hopes to find the last, and rarest, card he needs to complete his Cards of Enchantment deck, But before the doors even op...
Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs
The red telephone is ringing and the Question Hat is ready for action! In this spring 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, r...
Scribbleton Scramble | Tiny Town Adventure (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)
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...
Red Herring Reef Mystery | Little Mermaid Adventure (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)
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 amazi...
Welcome to Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Podcast Trailer
Welcome to Dorktales Storytime, the award-winning kids podcast for imaginative listeners and their pop-culture-loving grownups.Join voice actor and storyteller Jonatha...
The Color Pillars | Ancient Civilization Mystery (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)
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, l...
Magical Minivan | Fantasy Car Story for Kids (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)
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 mag...
