Dorktales Podcast: Episode 12
Beanstalk
Meet Jack. Is he daft or the dealmaker of the century when he sells his cow, Milky White, for beans? His mother thinks he’s out of his mind until those beans lead to a bonanza – bags of gold, the goose that lays the golden eggs, and the golden harp! Find out how Jack fools the ogre over and over again so his mom can have a lovely cottage with all the modern conveniences…an outhouse, outdoor patio and jacuzzi.
PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This reimagining of the classic fairytale, “Jack and the Beanstalk,” is an opportunity to have a discussion on good and bad deeds. In this story, it’s Jack and his mother who are acting out of greed and without care for someone else’s property. Jack shows no respect or gratitude for the ogre’s wife who only shows him kindness.
Podcast Episode Credits
Narration, Voice Over and Podcast Host: Jonathan Cormur
Scriptwriter: Karen Simpson Gardiner
Editor and Show Producer: Molly Murphy
Sound Production, Audio Editing and Mastering: Jermaine Hamilton
Podcast Episode Illustration: Arthur Lin
Title Design and Layout: Jeri DeMartini
If you liked this story, you may also like episode 30, The Goldiquills Effect, where a very rude golden-quilled hedgehog feels entitled to using and breaking the three bears things.