Jonathan Cormur: Embracing Neurodiversity in Voice Acting and Beyond
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About The Guest(s): Jonathan Cormur is a talented voice actor and the host of the Dorktales Storytime podcast. He has a great passion for storytelling and presents classic fairytales in a unique and geekish way. Jonathan also contributes to the Hidden Heroes of History series, which is part of the Dorktales Storytime feed. Through this series, he highlights important historical figures who are often overlooked. Summary: 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. Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/XrZ2JnVA7ZmG0Ah7QYXNHvv87oE Key Takeaways: Dork Tales Story Time podcast puts a geekish twist on classic fairytales, promoting positive role models and embracing uniqueness.Authentic representation of disabilities in audio is important, and more opportunities should be given to neurodivergent individuals.Inclusive education and supportive teachers can make a significant difference in the lives of neurodivergent students.Jonathan's dreams for his career include financial viability for the podcast and more opportunities for positive role modeling.Playing Dungeons & Dragons has become a fun and engaging hobby for Jonathan, enhancing his creativity and enjoyment. Jonathan Cormur: https://jonincharacter.com/ Dorktales Storytime: https://pod.link/dorktales-storytime MCIE: Website: https://www.mcie.org/ Email List: https://bit.ly/MCIE-Email-List Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkInclusive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/think_inclusive/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@think_inclusive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThinkinclusiveUs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-education/ Support: https://bit.ly/MCIE-Donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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