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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.

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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.
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• 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.

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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 fables
• Original lore-filled adventures in a world of curious creatures and hidden traditions
• True stories of history’s Hidden Heroes - real people who changed the world in surprising ways

Every 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!

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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/

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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.

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

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Jonathan and Redge come home in the middle of the day to find that the Folktale Forest folk are fast asleep and no one can wake them up! The mystery leads to Tinkerbell, who’s created a pixie dust harvesting mix-up of magical proportions. In an attempt to fix things, she borrowed a bit of stardust and accidentally sent all of Once Upon a Time into a super-deep slumber. Determined to make things right, she and her friends put their clever tinkering skills to work, turning the season’s first snowfall into an enchanted wake-up call.

Go to the episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/pixie-dust-fuss/

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PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: In Pixie Dust Fuss, Tinkerbell’s earnest intentions to fix a problem goes awry puts the entire land into a deep slumber. Through her journey to set things right kids learn about responsibility, problem-solving, and the importance of asking for help when things go wrong. The story highlights how mistakes can become meaningful learning moments when approached with openness and honesty.

IF YOU ENJOYED THIS STORY about a fairy, you’ll also enjoy this story about Hesper, the Fairy of the Evening Star, in episode 75: Once Upon a Lullaby: https://jonincharacter.com/once-upon-a-lullaby/

CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written by Monique Hafen Adams, edited, directed and produced by Molly Murphy. Monique Hafen Adams voiced Tinkerbell and all other characters were 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/

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