The Dorktales Storytime podcast and its creative team have been featured on national and local news media, parenting magazines, industry newsletters and podcasts. You’ll find Dorktales in “best podcast” lists on educational and homeschool blogs, and our team member’s bylines on parenting and literary blogs.
Media Inquiries:
National and Local News
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.”
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.”
Scripps National News
This interview by Scripps news reporter, Elizabeth Ruiz, with Jonathan Cormur, Jermaine Hamilton and Jodi Murphy, was syndicated and picked up by 46 local news and 2 national news affiliates across 25 states.
ABC7 News
By Gloria Rodriguez
Interview with Jonathan Cormur on how he’s helping kids overcome the specific challenges they face through storytelling.
Apple Podcasts
Selected for Common Sense Media Picks Featured collection for Summer Reading on Apple Podcasts. In 2023, Common Sense Media refreshed the Kids and Family space, including Dorktales Storytime in two categories: New and Noteworthy and Common Sense Selections, for being a podcast they consider the best of the best.
Magazines and Newsletters
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…”
Podcast Interviews & Appearances
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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Parenting, Education, Podcast Blogs and Shows
DDI ( Eye) on Autism – Neurodivergent Voice Artist Jonathan Cormur Retells Classic Fairytales Part 2
DDI ( Eye) on Autism – Neurodivergent Voice Artist Jonathan Cormur Retells Classic Fairytales Part 1
Common Sense Media – Screen Free Summer: Top Podcasts for Kids and Familes
Kids Listen Summer Sampler – 11 Podcasts for Curious, Imaginative and Happy Young Listeners
Podcast the Newsletter – Dorktales Storytime participates in Adopt-A-Listener
Earbuds Podcast Collective – 5 Mental Health and Mindfulness Podcasts for Kids
The Weeklyish – Newsletter coverage of Dorktales Storytime, an inclusive podcast for kids
Storitopia – Neurodiversity Celebration Week featuring Dorktales Storytime’s Redge’s K.N.I.G.H.T. School
Signal Awards Press Release on Jonathan Cormur and Dorktales Storytime Podcast Bronze Award
Podnews – Coverage of Dorktales Storytime’s podcast art by Arthur Lin in Google Doodle
The Fiction Podcast Weekly – Season 4 Announcement and Launch of The Golden Touch Screen
Mission Society of New York – “How Listening Boosts Learning: The Benefits of Audiobooks and Podcasts” by Molly Murphy
iHomeschool Network – “Using Podcasts for Social-Emotional Learning in the Homeschool” by Jodi Murphy
Care.com – “Celebrating Women’s History Month: 11 Kids Activities that Teach and Empower” by Michelle Yang
iHomeschool Network – “9 Amazing Podcasts for Kids, Perfect for Your Homeschool Day” by Jodi Murphy
Multicultural Children’s Book Day – “5 Women of History Who Model Strength and Resilience” by Jodi Murphy
Blessed Homeschool “Best Educational Podcasts Your Kids will Love to Listen To” by Vanessa Ruiz
The Happy Homeschooler – “How to Supplement Homeschool with Podcasts” by Vanessa Ruiz
Multicultural Children’s Book Day – What Can Kids Learn from These Two Amazing Heroes of History?” by Jodi Murphy
Geekmom – “Dorktales Storytime Podcast Gets Kids (and Adults) Giggling” by Jenny Bristol
Multicultural Children’s Book Day – “Mystery Recipe Podcast Includes an Authentic Autistic Character in Season 3” by Jodi Murphy
KidLitTV – “Courageous People who have Helped to Change Our World” by Becky Flansburg