The Making of Dorktales SongOnce Upon a Time The Dorktales team has been dancing in the streets to the tune of our brand, new theme song! In case you missed it, we released Once Upon a Time into the world and have had it on repeat ever since. After a year-long creation journey, it’s been a true joy to share this milestone with our entire community. This is our love letter to all the stories and memories we’ve made together, and we couldn’t be more thrilled that it’s now available for all. Where to Listen You'll find our Once Upon a Time theme song as part of a special bonus podcast [...] Read More about Get Swept Away with the Backstory Behind Our Wacky, Wonderful Theme Song!
Behind the Scenes
How does Jonathan Cormur Keep Growing as a Voice Actor?
a memorable voice acting workshop With only an illustration and some text, Jonathan Cormur (Murphy) was challenged to quickly develop a voice to perform at the voice acting workshop taught by Bob Bergen. First one up to give it a go…first take…and Bob replies, You’re just not one of us, are you? Wow…dude… that was awesome! The entire session took nine minutes and the finished product, according to Bergen, “was perfecto.” Bob Bergen is a veteran voice actor voice has been heard in hundreds of commercials, animated features, interactive games, and for over 20 years, he’s [...] Read More about How does Jonathan Cormur Keep Growing as a Voice Actor?
What’s the WHY Behind Dorktales Storytime?
A Special Message from Molly Murphy Cue the confetti, it’s our 50th episode! Hi, this is Molly Murphy, writer, producer and composer for Dorktales Storytime…and, I’m Jonathan Cormur’s sister. Which is pretty cool! For almost two years, our creative team has been building our fictional “Once Upon a Time” universe—a land filled with imagination where Jonathan and Mr. Redge take us on a journey of curiosity and acceptance – through fairy tales with a geeky twist, the histories of hidden heroes, and now, Dorktales lore stories which take us deeper into our anything-is-possible [...] Read More about What’s the WHY Behind Dorktales Storytime?
A Creative Life…John A and Joan Dieball
Many of Jonathan Cormur Murphy's friends and family LIVE a creative life! Here's a look at... John A and Joan Dieball, Jonathan's grandparents and his source of creative inspiration, unconditional love and support. To many, it seems that John Dieball is a true left brainer, strategic thinker, and number cruncher. He graduated from Pepperdine University, got his CPA, and eventually founded his own tech and security companies. But John (or John A as we like to call him), played the piano on early television and in ballet classes, pizza pubs, theater variety shows...anywhere he could make [...] Read More about A Creative Life…John A and Joan Dieball
A Creative Life…Uncle Frank and Jack Benny
Many of Jonathan Cormur Murphy's friends and family LIVE a creative life! Here's a look at... Frank Remley, a guitarist, performer for, and best buds with the legendary Jack Benny. Frank was Jonathan's great, great uncle who played in the famous Phil Harris (a.k.a Disney's Baloo!) Band and was a part of the orchestra for the Jack Benny Television Show. He and Benny, and their wives, traveled the world together. Jonathan's family recently discovered that the Boston Library had several letters in their archives between Jack and Frank, who corresponded regularly. Frank was one of the [...] Read More about A Creative Life…Uncle Frank and Jack Benny