Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big Adventures
By Jonathan Cormur
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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. 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
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Alice’s Birthday Bummer | Alice in Wonderland Playlist
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Jabberwock This Way | Alice in Wonderland Playlist
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Alice in Slumberland | Alice in Wonderland Playlist
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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You Only Live Nine Lives | Spy Adventure for Kids
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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The Tornado Two Step (Classic) | Pecos Bill Tall Tale for Kids
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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Dr. Vera Rubin | Dark Matter Astronomer
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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The Boy Who Cried Hedgewolf (Classic) | The Boy Who Cried Wolf Fable
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Athena’s Magical Flute | Athena Greek Myth Reimagined
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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The Golden Peanut | Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure
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May 28, 2026 |
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Three Billy Goats Buff (Classic) | Three Billy Goats Gruff Fairy Tale
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May 21, 2026 |
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Redge’s Fantastical F1 | Grand Prix Story for Kids
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May 14, 2026 |
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RumpleTaleSpin (Classic) | Rumpelstiltskin Fairy Tale
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May 07, 2026 |
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David Unaipon | Aboriginal Inventor
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Hercules and the Heroes | Hercules Greek Myth Reimagined
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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The Mini Golf Masters | Dinosaur Story for Kids
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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The Enchanted Sidequest | Fantasy Quest Story for Kids
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Scribbleton Scramble | Tiny Town Adventure (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Red Herring Reef Mystery | Little Mermaid Adventure (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Welcome to Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Podcast Trailer
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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The Color Pillars | Ancient Civilization Mystery (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Magical Minivan | Fantasy Car Story for Kids (T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind & Giveaway)
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Belonging and Independence | Kids Listen Big Emotions
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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The Jolly Holly Herald | Holiday Story for Kids
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Pixie Dust Fuss | Tinkerbell Fairy Tale
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Lair of the Rat King | Train Story for Kids
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Maiasaura and the Moon | Dinosaur Story for Kids
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Beyond the Grimm | Adam Gidwitz Interview
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Makoto Hagiwara | Fortune Cookie Inventor
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Ye Olde Fairy Faire | Fantasy and Folklore Story for Kids
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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A Howl Noir Mystery | Halloween Story for Kids
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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The Tale of Swashbuckle Joe (Replay) | Pirate Ghost Story for Kids
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Lanny Smoot | Disney Imagineer and Inventor
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Tales from the Cloud Sea | Improv Stories for Kids
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Sky Surfing Spectacular | Bat Story for Kids
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Astounding Athletes | Women Sports Pioneers
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Big Bad Goes Back to School (Replay) | Mindfulness Story for Kids
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Redge Loves Hedgehogs | Cozy Critters
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Owen and the Lost Scroll | Fantasy Quest Story for Kids
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Alice’s Birthday Bummer | Alice in Wonderland Adventure
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Riddle of Red Herring Reef | Little Mermaid Adventure
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Alan Turing | WW2 Enigma Codebreaker
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May 29, 2025 |
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Journey to Slumberland | Bedtime Sleep Story for Kids
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May 15, 2025 |
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Migration Fashion Show | Bird Story for Kids
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May 01, 2025 |
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Mary Anning | Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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The Jupiter Twins: The Beastly Brew | Koala Shine
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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The Color Pillars | Ancient Civilization Mystery
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Mysterious Mr. Yes | Spy Adventure for Kids
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Shirley Chisholm | First Black Congresswoman
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Hey Diddle, Diddle and the Lost Laugh | Hey Diddle Diddle Story for Kids
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Magical Minivan T.A.L.E. | Fantasy Car Story for Kids
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Three Little Hogs (Replay) | Three Little Pigs Story
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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The Magical Doorway (Classic) | Fantasy Portal Story for Kids
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Dr. Ellen Ochoa | First Latina Astronaut
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Pinocchio’s Jolly Holly Jumble | Pinocchio Story for kids
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Redge’s Oopsie Daisies | Handling Failure Story for Kids
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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The Radiant Root | The Giant Turnip Fairy Tale
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Sleepy Hallow’s Eve (Replay) | Sleepy Hollow Halloween Story
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Simon Tam | Asian American Rock Musician and Activist
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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That’s A Wrap! | Spooky Halloween Story for Kids
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Knock on Wood | Good Luck and Bad Luck Story
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Operation Golden Tie | Spy Adventure for Kids
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Rapunzel’s Hopscotch Hypothesis | STEM Princess Fairy Tale
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Moss Hart | Broadway Playwright and Director
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Big Bad Goes Back to School (Replay) | Mindfulness Story for Kids
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Around the World with Newsy Pooloozi | News Stories for Kids
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Ticket to a Strange New World | Portal Fantasy Story for Kids
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Never Never No No Land | Peter Pan Fairy Tale
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Maya Lin | Vietnam Veterans Memorial Design and Architect
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May 30, 2024 |
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Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs
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May 23, 2024 |
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Cinderella and the Dough Ball | Cinderella Fairy Tale
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May 16, 2024 |
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The Disobedient Dream | Bedtime Sleep Story for Kids
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May 02, 2024 |
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Bessie Stringfield | American Biker and Motorcycle Queen
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Owen and the Order of the Ancient Cedar | Fantasy Quest Story for Kids
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Goldiquills and the Rummaging Raccoon | Goldilocks Story for Kids
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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The Scribbleton Scramble | Tiny Town Adventure
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Emma Lazarus | Statue of Liberty Poet
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Bigfoot’s Legendary Birdsong | Bigfoot Story for Kids
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Redge’s Marvelous Masterpiece | Find Your Passion Story for Kids
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Mr. Redge Hotline | Kids Podcast Q&A and Shout Outs
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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The Golden Touch Screen (Replay) | King Midas Greek Myth
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Mindfulness for Weirdos | Like You Podcast
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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The Gingerfriend Man | The Gingerbread Man Fairy Tale
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Snow Time! | Jack Frost Winter Story for Kids
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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A Big City Adventure | Road Trip Story for Kids
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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A Scuffle of Sticks | A Bundle of Sticks Fable
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Isabella Aiona Abbott | Native Hawaiian Scientist
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Goop Hog | Halloween Story for Kids
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Once Upon a Lullaby | Bedtime Sleep Story for Kids
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Big Bad Goes Back to School | Mindfulness Story for Kids
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Artemis and the Hunt for Magic | Girl Tales
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Nathaniel and His Bike | Stoopkid Stories
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Lewis Latimer | Inventor and Patent Draftsman
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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The Tale of Swashbuckle Joe | Pirate Ghost Story for Kids
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Zinnia Fig and The Droop | Fantasy and Folklore Story for Kids
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Summer Sampler | Family Podcasts
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Nichelle Nichols | Star Trek Trailblazer and NASA Advocate
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Eel for One and One for Eel! | Three Musketeers Adventure
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Where’s Wabbitson? | Sherlock Holmes Mystery Story
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May 18, 2023 |
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Special Delivery | Road Trip Adventure
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May 04, 2023 |
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The Valley Hen, Taylor | The Valiant Taylor Fairy Tale
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Dr. Patricia Bath | Eye Doctor and Laser Eye Inventor
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Jabberwock This Way | Alice in Wonderland Adventure
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Redge’s K.N.I.G.H.T. School | Knight Story for Kids
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Country Redge vs City Rodge | Country Mouse and City Mouse Fable
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Groundbreaking Music Makers | Cultural Music Pioneers in History
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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The Golden Touch Screen | King Midas Greek Myth
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Brave Aviators (Replay) | Women Aviation Pioneers
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Catching Tanya Time | Girl Tales
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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A Winter's Tail | Jack Frost Story for Kids
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Twas a Night Most Jolly Holly | Twas the Night Before Christmas Story
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Lucille Bishop Smith | American Business Woman and Culinary Inventor
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Alice in Slumberland | Alice in Wonderland Adventure
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Maple Leaf Legends | Autumn Story for Kids
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Once Upon a Time Theme Song | Stories for Kids Podcast
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Hogenstein | Frankenstein Halloween Story for Kids
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Dr. Kazue Togasaki | Japanese American Doctor
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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The Tornado Two-Step | Pecos Bill Tall Tale for Kids
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Masterpiece Stories: The Tortoise and the Hare | ABC Story Sisters
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Tuning-in to Newsy Poolozi | World News for Kids
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Mary Had a Little, Yes And | Mary Had a Little Lamb Story for Kids
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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What If Dragons Breathed Sprinkles? | What If World
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Why We Created Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Podcast
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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The Magical Doorway | Fantasy Portal Story for Kids
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Big Bad’s Big Feelings | SEL Mindfulness Stories for Kids
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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Jerry Lawson | Video Game Inventor and Engineer
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Bear-Weather Friends | Two Travelers and a Bear Fable
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May 19, 2022 |
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Eugenie Clark | The Shark Lady
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May 05, 2022 |
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A Fowl First Impression | The Peacock and the Crane Fable
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Ida Lewis | Woman Lighthouse Keeper
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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Rapunzel | STEM Princess Fairy Tale
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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Pura Belpré | Puerto Rican Bilingual Librarian
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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A Hedgehog’s Home Run | The Crow and the Pitcher Fable
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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George Washington Carver (Replay) | Agricultural Scientist and Inventor
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Mr. Wolf’s Penumbra | The Wolf and His Shadow Fable
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Innovative Architects | Women Architects in History
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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The Emperor’s New Quills (Replay) | Emperor's New Clothes Retelling
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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Why We Created a Dorktales Theme Song | Stories for Kids Podcast
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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A Cratchit Christmas | Girl Tales
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Jolly Holly Hedgehog | Holiday Stories for Kids
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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The Little Redge Hen | The Little Red Hen Reimagined
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Six Triple Eight | Black Women WW2 Soldiers
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Sleepy Hallow’s Eve | Sleepy Hollow Halloween Story
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Ángela Peralta | Mexican Opera Singer
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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The Princess and the Pincushion | The Princess and the Pea Retelling
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Evelyn Cheesman | Bug Scientist and Adventurer
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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The Goldiquills Effect | Goldilocks and the Three Bears Story
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Duke Kahanamoku | Father of Surfing
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Newsy Pooloozi Vacation | News for Kids
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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Cookie Cobbler Caper | The Elves and the Shoemaker Retelling
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Brave Aviators | Women Aviation Pioneers
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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The Great Acorn Incident | Chicken Little Fairy Tale
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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Ruth Asawa | Sculptor and Arts Education Advocate
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Merry Band of Bremen | Bremen Town Musicians Story
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May 27, 2021 |
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Maria Tallchief | Prima Ballerina in History
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May 13, 2021 |
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The Lion and the Hedgehog | Lion and the Mouse Fable
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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Hedy Lamarr | Hollywood Actress and Wi-Fi Inventor
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Redge’s Spring Awakening | Spring Equinox Story for Kids
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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Merlin Tuttle | Bat Scientist
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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Three Billy Goats Buff | Three Billy Goats Gruff Fairy Tale
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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Wilma Rudolph | Olympic Champion and Civil Rights Advocate
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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The Wind, the Sun and the Porcu-PUN | The North Wind and the Sun Fable
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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George Washington Carver | Agricultural Scientist and Inventor
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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Strudel and Gretel | Hansel and Gretel Fairy Tale
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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The Hee Haw Dilemma | Aesop Fable Reimagined
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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Beanstalk | Jack and the Beanstalk Retelling
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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Tenzing Norgay | Mount Everest Climber
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Nov 25, 2020 |
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Ready, Set, SLOW! | Tortoise and the Hare Fable
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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The Boy Who Cried Hedgewolf! | The Boy Who Cried Wolf Fable
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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Louis Armstrong | Ambassador Satch Jazz Musician
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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The Emperor's New Quills | Emperor's New Clothes Retelling
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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The Prickly Duckling | Ugly Duckling Fairy Tale
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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Mary Golda Ross | Rocket Scientist
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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What is Dorktales Storytime? | Stories for Kids Podcast Introduction
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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Three Little Hogs? | Three Little Pigs Fairy Tale
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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Little Red | Little Red Riding Hood Story
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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RumpleTaleSpin | Rumpelstiltskin Fairy Tale
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Aug 13, 2020 |