The Enchanted Sidequest
An Adventure Story for Kids
Dorktales Podcast: Episode 126
Jonathan and Redge wake up early to get in line for Sidequest, the Folktale Forest’s very first game and hobby shop. Redge hopes to find the last, and rarest, card he needs to complete his Cards of Enchantment deck, But before the doors even open, the elusive card escapes and its magic begins causing mystical mishaps! Jonathan and Redge team up with the shop owner in a race to catch the runaway card before everything spirals out of control. Using the powers of Redge’s deck, they play their way through the chaos and restore order, turning the grand opening into an adventure worthy of legend.
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PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: In this story, Jonathan, Redge, and Gerard, the shop owner, face a surprising problem when an enchanted card goes missing and its magic begins causing chaos. As they work together to find the card and restore order, listeners see how teamwork, creative thinking, and perseverance can help solve unexpected challenges. The story highlights the importance of helping others, using knowledge and strategy, and staying calm when situations feel confusing or out of control.
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Podcast Episode Credits
Narration, Voice Over and Podcast Host: Jonathan Cormur
Scriptwriter 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 enjoyed this story about a runaway character, we think you’ll also enjoy episode 81, The Gingerfriend Man. Can he run as fast as he can to help Redge save the winter play? Of course he can, he’s the Gingerbread Man.