Dorktales Storytime Podcast
Jonathan Cormur
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Think Fractured Fairy Tales meets Big Bang Theory and the History Detectives! The Dorktales Storytime Podcast hosted by Jonathan Cormur is a family-fun, storytime series featuring geeky retellings of fairy tale classics and true tales about the hidden heroes of history.
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Sep 17, 2020
The Prickly Duckling
After the quacks and croaks of laughter from his siblings and bullying bullfrog, the poor little duckling waddles off through the marshes to find someone who will accept and love him. What about the gaggle of goslings? Or the brood of chicks? “No one understands me! I’ll never fit in,” he cries until he bumps into the best version of himself.
Find more information about this episode and some “Ugly Duckling” retelling book recommendations: https://jonincharacter.com/prickly-duckling/
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This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Amy Thompson and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Studio Circle Recordings.
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Now go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you once-upon-a-time!
Sep 3, 2020
Mary Golda Ross, Hidden Hero of History!
The true tale of a woman who reached for the stars! *Mary Golda Ross* was one of the first women to rise in the ranks of engineering and one of the first Native Americans in the field. Her work in the early days of spaceflight was very important and is still to this day.
Join us for future "Hidden Heroes of History" episodes of the Dorktales Storytime Podcast where you’ll discover more hidden heroes in science, technology, engineering, arts, math and human rights who changed the world. Join us as we uncover the stories of the STEAMers and dreamers who made history!
This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s hero story was written by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Studio Circle Recordings.
Find more information about Mary Golda Ross: https://jonincharacter.com/mary-golda-ross/
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Aug 13, 2020
RumpleTaleSpin
“Rump, who?” asks Mr. Redge as Jonathan spins the tall tale of Daphne, the Miller’s daughter, who must spin thread into gold for a greedy king. It’s an epic yarn involving a magical lawn gnome, a clever guessing game and a Wizard of Oz ending!
This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Amy Thompson and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Studio Circle Recordings.
Find more retelling book recommendations of the Rumpelstiltskin and more information about this episode:
https://jonincharacter.com/*dorktales-rumpletalespin*/
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Aug 13, 2020
Little Red
La, la, la, la-la! Have you heard the tale of Little Red Riding Hood? You know, the one about the sweet, innocent little girl in the beautiful red cloak who out foxes the big bad wolf? Well forget that one and think ninja granny with a stealthy rescue plan and fierce tranquilizer dart skills.
This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Karen Simpson Gardiner and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Studio Circle Recordings.
Find more retelling book recommendations of the Little Red Riding Hood and more information about this episode:
https://jonincharacter.com/*dorktales-little-red*/
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Aug 13, 2020
Three Little...Hogs?!!
The Three Little…HOGS? Who’s heard of that? According to Mr. Redge, our Dorktales sidekick, it’s a classic tale from the fairy tale cannon! Come hear our storyteller recount the story of hedgehogs Porky, Percy and Peregrin, and their ultimate triumph over the dastardly wolf using a glue pot, rapier and a wheel barrow. According to Percy, “It’s epic, man!”
This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Karen Simpson Gardiner and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Studio Circle Recordings.
Find more retelling book recommendations of the Three Little Pigs and more information about this episode:
https://jonincharacter.com/*dorktales-three-little-hogs*/
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Aug 13, 2020
What are Dorktales?
Welcome to the *Dorktales Storytime Podcast*. I’m Jonathan Cormur, a voice actor who, from a very young age, loved reading, watching cartoons, telling stories and making up character voices. I still do! Now with this podcast, I get to share those stories with you! I have two kinds of original tales to tell…Dorktales and Hidden Heroes of History.
Hey classic cartoon lovers! Do you remember the fractured fairy tales that were a part of the Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle show? Well, that’s what Dorktales are like…slightly wacky and very geeky retellings of classic fairy tales.
I’m also looking forward to telling you the stories of real-life heroes in science, technology, engineering, arts, math and human rights. These are the people—the STEAMers and DREAMERS—who made history in ways you’d never imagine.
Every story I tell is suitable for all ages—with silly parts for kids and some cleverish pop-culture references that the adult-types seem to enjoy.
We’re dropping the first 3 episodes to get you started. After listening, you can find great resources and more information about each episode on jonincharacter.com.
Now…Let our once-upon-a-time together, begin!
Go to the webpage for this episode:
https://jonincharacter.com/*dorktales-podcast-introduction*/
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