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Welcome to the T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind! In The Magical Minivan, Jonathan and Redge return to the extraordinary vehicle that launched their adventures. It is part home, part library, part snack station, and powered by imagination. Sometimes the magic begins before you even arrive.

Find the full Magical Minivan Episode: https://jonincharacter.com/magical-minivan-tale/

We’re celebrating 2026 and the T.A.L.E. Tour Rewind with a special Dorktales Storytime merch giveaway ahead of Season 7.

• Listeners are invited to imagine where they’d go on a future T.A.L.E. Tour. Grownups can submit a child’s idea to dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com for a chance to win a Dorktales Storytime prize pack.
• This giveaway is open to residents of the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia. Families outside these regions may contact us about a digital reward option.
• Last day to submit: Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
• Seven winners will be randomly selected and announced in a Mr. Redge Hotline episode dropping March 5.
• Full details and submission info can be found here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventure-playlist/

CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

MERCH GIVEAWAY! Enter by February 25, 2026. Find all the details about the Dorktales Merch Giveaway here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventures-rewind/

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Happy New Year! Today we’re sharing our participation in the Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings. This episode focuses on Belonging and Independence, two emotions that may seem opposite but often work together as children explore who they are and where they fit. You’ll be guided through stories about friendship, self-discovery, and finding one’s place while finding one’s voice by Abbe Opher and Kelly MacBride from Koala Kids. You’ll also hear familiar voices from Dorktales Storytime alongside our friends from Culture Kids and Stoopkid Stories.

This theme closely reflects the heart of Dorktales Storytime, which centers on helping young listeners feel valued, supported, and encouraged as they grow into their unique selves.

Download a worksheet for this episode: https://dorktale.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Ep+4+-+Belonging+and+Independence+-+Human+Bingo.pdf

Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings is a seven-part audio series created to help kids and grownups better understand, name, and talk about their feelings together. Each episode explores two connected emotions through imaginative stories contributed by children’s podcasters from around the world.

Discover the complete series on Big Emotions: https://pod.link/1502915722

Learn more about Kids Listen: https://kidslisten.org/

What’s Coming Soon: A brand-new year brings exciting things ahead, including T.A.L.E. Tour Rewinds, a new season, and exclusive fan surprises. Grownups, sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop as details are announced: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/SignUp

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It’s Jolly Holly season, and everyone in town is brimming with holiday cheer. The Society of Bards and Balladeers has come together to build the festive set for their annual event. There’s just one tiny problem: Redge has no idea what this year’s show should be! From classic Quilliam Shakespeare plays, to poetry readings and ballets, to comedy jests and holiday whodunnits, they've already done it all. Just when Redge thinks the show won't go on, Jonathan has a brilliant idea. So cue the lights, sparkle the snowflakes, and raise the curtain for this ode to our friends in Once Upon a Time and a heart-full tribute to our listeners (that’s YOU) who are the magic that makes our adventures so extraordinary.

Jolly Holly Hedgehog Holiday, our original song is featured in this episode! The full song with lyrics is available on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/album/jolly-holly-hedgehog-holiday

Go to the episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/the-jolly-holly-herald/

GIFT FOR OUR FANS: Redge has a special video message for all of our listeners and you can download it here: https://bit.ly/2025RedgeHolidayMessage

DOWNLOAD JOLLY HOLLY WORKSHEET: https://bit.ly/dorktalesEP125worksheet

IF YOU ENJOYED THIS STORY about Jolly Holly, you may also enjoy EP102: Pinocchio’s Jolly Holly Jumble: https://jonincharacter.com/pinocchios-jolly-holly-jumble/

CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.

MERCH GIVEAWAY! Enter by February 25, 2026. Find all the details about the Dorktales Merch Giveaway here: https://jonincharacter.com/tale-tour-adventures-rewind/

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• Send us a TEXT: if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out.
• Send us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com
• DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime
• Library of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-Card
• One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales
• Our Pod's Songs on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music

Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!