Dorktales Podcast: Episode 20
Redge’s Spring Awakening
Winter is over and the renewal of spring is here! Jonathan hosts a vernal equinox celebration for all the characters in his stories, but Mr. Redge gasps at the guest list because only the villains have RSVPed! Should he really judge these scoundrels by their stories? Party on with Redge as he discovers that they’ve pledged to stop their dastardly deeds and change their wicked ways. Can the Witch, Rumpelstiltskin, and Big Bad Wolf awaken him to golden truths that will blow him away?
LESSONS LEARNED: This episode explains the vernal equinox and how spring is a season of renewal. It also emphasizes that we shouldn’t judge others—everyone has the potential to change, do better, and grow in character.
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Meet the Characters
Meet the mischief-making characters featured in Redge’s Spring Awakening before you listen to the story. You’ll be amazed at how they’ve changed for the better in this episode!
Three Little Hogs
The Big Bad Wolf or Big Bad as he’s known in the Folktale Forest makes his first appearance in Three Little Hogs?! He comes back for a repeat evil performance in Little Red.
RumpleTaleSpin
Rumpelstiltskin, also referred to as the Evil Lawn Gnome gives help to Daphne but it comes at a high price.
Strudel and Gretel
In this retelling of Hansel and Gretel, Ms. Witch, aka the Evil Stepmother, attempts to cast her sinister plans.
Podcast Episode Credits
Narration, Voice Over and Podcast Host: Jonathan Cormur
Scriptwriter: Amy Thompson
Script 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