Dorktales Storytime

Dorktales Storytime is what you get when a professional voice actor with 20 years of experience decides to make a kids' podcast with absolutely no restraint on the fun. Jonathan Cormur hosts alongside the fictional Mr. Reginald T. Hedgehog, and together they guide listeners through three types of tales: geeky retellings of classic fairy tales and fables, original stories set in a magical realm called Once Upon a Time, and inspiring true stories about hidden heroes from history. The voice work is the standout feature here. Cormur is a SAG-AFTRA voice actor with serious theatrical chops, and it shows in every character he brings to life. The show bills itself as being made for all ages, with big laughs for kids and clever nods that go over their heads and land with the parents. That dual-audience approach works because the writing is genuinely witty, not just surface-level puns. Episodes run 9 to 21 minutes, releasing every two weeks, and the show is currently in its sixth season with over 160 episodes. Common Sense Media has given it their seal of approval for quality and impact, and Cormur earned Voice Arts Awards nominations in both 2024 and 2026. The podcast has a smaller but fiercely loyal audience -- 4.6 stars from about 200 ratings -- which reflects its indie spirit. For families who love fairy tales but want something with more personality and pop-culture flair than a traditional storybook reading, Dorktales fills a niche that bigger shows tend to miss entirely.