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SOVAS Voice Arts Awards©

The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) announced that Jonathan Cormur is a 2024 and 2026 Voice Arts Awards Nominee for his work on Dorktales Storytime Podcast. Rudy Gaskins, SOVAS Chairman & CEO said, “This recognition is a testament to your incredible talent, hard work, and dedication to excellence in voice artistry.“

KALW Crosscurrents

Jonathan Cormur was interviewed by Hana Baba on Bay Area’s KALW Crosscurrents. They talk about Dorktales Storytime, his voice over career and being on the Autism Spectrum.

Apple Podcasts

Dorktales Storytime podcast has been consistently selected for being “the best of the best” in Apple Podcasts Kids & Family curated lists and featured collections. This includes:

• Common Sense Media Selection
• Essentials
• New & Noteworthy
• Summer Listens 2025
• Summertime Fun
• Featured Collection: Summer Listens > School’s Out
• Featured Collection: Throughout the Day > Break Time
• Spotlight: Summer Reading
• Spotlight: Celebrating Disability Pride Month
• Spotlight: Journey Through AAPI Cultures

The Noise Gate
By Podcast Movement

Jodi Murphy sat down with Doug Fraser of The Noise Gate by Podcast Movement to share the heart behind Dorktales Storytime—from humble beginnings to big moments (like being featured on Apple Podcasts!) to the joy of working together as a family.

Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media, the trusted source for high-quality media recommendations, published a review on Dorktales Storytime podcast. We stand out for positive messages, positive role models and major themes of empathy, gratitude, perseverance, kindness, and courage.

“Jonathan Cormur does an impressive job of incorporating social-emotional lessons and messages about inclusion into the featured stories.”

The 20 Best Families Podcasts
By PodRanker

“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 [Dorktales] 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.“

Podnews

Podnews announced Dorktales got their first licensing agreement and featured a press release on their platform with the title: Dorktales Storytime Podcast Joins Yoto’s Interactive Audio Platform: Introducing the ‘Hidden Heroes of History’ Collection.

Forbes

By Jennifer Palumbo

“Dorktales Storytime included a diverse group of podcast creators and the show is designed to be family-friendly and spark conversation.”

ABC7 News

By Gloria Rodriguez

Interview with Jonathan Cormur on how he’s helping kids overcome the specific challenges they face through storytelling.

Podcast Magazine

By Christine Franklyn

“This is a well-thought-out wonder and a feel-good treat for the entire family.”

School Library Journal

By Anne Bensfield and Phoebe Owens

Featured in “Kidcasts” for SLJ, the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens.

Spectrum Life Magazine

By Karen Krejcha

Interview with Jonathan Cormur who inspires kids to be heroes of their own stories.

Colorado Parent Magazine

By Anna Sutterer

The Best Family Podcasts for Road Trips – ”These Podcasts have adventure at their core…”

Smells Like a Teen Parent

Embracing Neurodiversity: Jonathan Cormur’s Journey Through Theater and Advocacy
Hosted by Jenny Debevec

What if embracing your unique identity could lead to a rewarding career in the performing arts? Join Jenny Debevec as she talks with Jonathan Cormur whose story is a testament to the power of self-acceptance and resilience. Listen as he recounts his transformative experiences and his impactful work at Great America theme park, which not only boosted his confidence but also helped him form lasting friendships.

Think Inclusive

Embracing Neurodiversity in Voice Acting and Beyond
Hosted by Tim Villegas

Jonathan Cormur discusses his work on the Dorktales Storytime podcast, adding a geeky twist to classic fairytales. He emphasizes the importance of authentic representation of disabilities in audio and shares his experiences in voice acting and theater. Jonathan reflects on his journey with autism and the impact of inclusive education and shares his aspirations for his career and the positive message of his podcast.

The Podcast Academy

Why (and How) Engaging Families and Young Audiences is Great for Growth

Dorktales executive producer, Jodi Murphy, led The Podcast Academy’s masterclass on kids podcasts featuring panelists from Kids Listen and Common Sense Media.

The Ten News

Head writer Ryan Willard sits down with Molly Murphy to talk about Dorktales Storytime, and the growing inclusivity of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons.

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The Ten News

Head writer Ryan Willard sits down with Jonathan Cormur to talk about neurodiversity and his storytelling podcast for kids.

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Buzzcast

Show hosts give a shout out to Jonathan Cormur and the Dorktales Storytime podcast for their big news.

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Mystery Recipe

Jonathan Cormur has played multiple characters on America’s Test Kitchen’s Mystery Recipe Podcast, including a Star Trek Jean Luc Picard parody.

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What If World

Jonathan Cormur plays all-star adventurer and wizard Igneous Draconius in “What If Dragons Breathed Sprinkles.”  After the story, show host Eric O’Keeffe interviews Jonathan.

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