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Circle Round

Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 to 25-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.

Episodes

Out of Time

Brittany Ishibashi (Marvel’s Runaways, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) stars in a Japanese tale about the power of stories, and the value of reading -- and listening -- between the lines. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

May 27, 202525 minSeason 8Ep. 48

The Fruits of Labor

Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice, Fargo) stars in an ancient Jewish tale about how working to benefit the future can bring sweet rewards in the present. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

May 20, 202523 minSeason 8Ep. 47

The Big Green Bag

Tim Bagley (Somebody Somewhere, Hacks) and Rebecca Mader (Lost, Once Upon a Time) co-star in a Rumanian and British tale about the high-flying differences between wants and needs. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

May 13, 202517 minSeason 8Ep. 46

Call of the Cuckoo

Stephen Hanna and Bret Shuford (Broadway Husbands, Husbands 2 Dads) headline a European and Asian tale about outlawing anger, forbidding frustration, and making the feathers fly! Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

May 06, 202530 minSeason 8Ep. 45

Encore: Friends in High Places

Mario Cantone (And Just Like That, Surf's Up) and Denise Crosby (Star Trek: The Next Generation) star in this folktale about how the giraffe got its long neck, and how the rhino got an unexpected ally! Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Apr 29, 202524 minSeason 8Ep. 44

At First Light

Natalie Dormer (Audrey's Children, Game of Thrones) headlines a legend from Aboriginal Australia about a bright, bold bird and the illuminating power of teamwork. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Apr 22, 202520 minSeason 8Ep. 43

The Donkey’s Tail

Rapper/poet Omar Offendum (Little Syria) stars in a Persian and North African tale about righting wrongs and sniffing out a thief. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Apr 15, 202521 minSeason 8Ep. 42

One Good Turn

Alan Goffinski, Ana González and Lulu Miller (Terrestrials) star in a very international story about returning favors and being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Apr 08, 202518 minSeason 8Ep. 41

In the Willow Tree

Stephanie Koenig (Lessons in Chemistry, The English Teacher) and Patrick Luwis (Cobra Kai) star in a Taiwanese tale about a tiny ant, a boastful pigeon, and unexpected favors. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Apr 01, 202517 minSeason 8Ep. 40

Miss Tilda

Arienne Mandi (The L Word: Generation Q, The Night Agent) and Patrick Renna (You Gotta Believe, The Sandlot) go head-to-head in a battle of wits in this tale with roots across Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and the American Southwest. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Mar 25, 202524 minSeason 8Ep. 39

Crocus-Pocus

Jacob Laval (The Unbreakable Boy, John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch) and Amanda Warren (The Night Agent, East New York) headline a Sicilian tale about sowing the seeds of kindness, compassion and crocuses. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Mar 18, 202520 minSeason 8Ep. 38

The Flame Keeper

Joy Ofodu (Dating Unsettled, Heart of Sunshine) and Camron Jones (Panic, Shameless) co-star in a Huichol story from Mexico about stolen fire and bald tails. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Mar 11, 202517 minSeason 8Ep. 37

Maushop and the Shark

Román Zaragoza (Ghosts) stars in a Wampanoag tale about a gentle giant, a hungry shark, and the power of fun and games. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Mar 04, 202521 minSeason 8Ep. 36

Diamonds in the Sky

Kyriana Kratter (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) and Mila Harris (Mary, World-Breaker) headline an out-of-this-world Filipino tale about how the sun and moon came to be. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Feb 25, 202520 minSeason 8Ep. 35

The Salmon Famine

Recorded live at Symphony Hall with Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast, this indigenous Pacific Northwest tale follows a wily coyote on a daring rescue. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Feb 18, 202524 minSeason 8Ep. 34

The Well of Honor

Recorded live at Symphony Hall with Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast, this Egyptian, Iraqi, Palestinian, Sudanese and Tunisian tale shows the importance of never biting off more than you can chew. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Feb 11, 202523 minSeason 8Ep. 33

Encore: The Lumps of Clay

Maulik Pancholy (Phineas and Ferb, Sanjay and Craig) stars in a classic Indian story about a witty royal adviser who finds an ingenious way to bring the truth to light. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Feb 04, 202521 minSeason 8Ep. 32

The Zodiac Twelve

Tzi Ma (Five Blind Dates, Interior Chinatown) and Jimmy Wong (Mulan, Wish Dragon) co-star in an action-packed legend about the origin of the Chinese zodiac animals. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Jan 28, 202530 minSeason 8Ep. 31

Hot Potatoes

Arlen Escarpeta (Found, The Oath) headlines a tale from southern Africa about stolen spuds and hare-brained schemes. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Jan 21, 202523 minSeason 8Ep. 30

The Cobbler’s Soul

John Patrick Amedori (Three Women, Dear White People) headlines an internationally-inspired story about fixing soles and saving souls. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Jan 14, 202530 minSeason 8Ep. 29

Encore: Ariana’s Music

Mireille Enos (Hanna, The Killing) headlines this new spin on an ancient Greek legend about an instrument that captivates everyone who hears it – whether they have skin, scales, hair, hides, feathers or fur! Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Jan 07, 202522 minSeason 8Ep. 28

Encore: Three Clever Brothers

Alexandra Billings (Transparent, Paddleton) stars in a North African, Middle Eastern and central and north-central Asian folktale about the power of a keen eye and a quick mind. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Dec 31, 202420 minSeason 8Ep. 27

Encore: Getting Skunked

Terrence Terrell (B Positive, Giants) stars in this Abenaki tale about a gentle giant who brings night and day to the world, and gives a certain striped critter its telltale scent. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Dec 24, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 26

The Peach of Life

Recorded live at Symphony Space, a star-studded cast brings to life this Chinese and Vietnamese legend about the healing power of a kind and honest heart. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Dec 17, 202427 minSeason 8Ep. 25

The Wild Goose Chase

Recorded live at Symphony Space with a star-studded cast, this magical tale inspired by Ukrainian and Russian lore follows a kindly tailor as he embarks on an unforgettable chase. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Dec 10, 202427 minSeason 8Ep. 24

Encore: The Most Fabulous Fur of All

Q'orianka Kilcher (Yellowstone, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) stars in a Cherokee tale about a clever rabbit who craftily tries pulling the wool — and fur — over everyone’s eyes. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Dec 03, 202425 minSeason 8Ep. 23

Dancing to a Different Tune

World-renowned violinist Hilary Hahn plays a musician with a miraculous gift in this whimsical folktale from South America, North Africa, Europe and the US. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Nov 26, 202423 minSeason 8Ep. 22

The Caged Bird

Tim Matheson (The West Wing, Virgin River) and Jonathan Tucker (Kingdom, Westworld) co-star in a Jewish and Persian tale about a parrot, a prince, and the priceless value of freedom. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Nov 19, 202425 minSeason 8Ep. 21

A World of Music

Jon Huertas (This Is Us, Tracker) headlines an Aztec legend about how music first came to the world. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Nov 12, 202420 minSeason 8Ep. 20

In the Wolf’s Mouth

Jennifer Hale (Stars Wars: The Clone Wars, X-Men ‘97) stars in a Portuguese tale about a big bad wolf and a sharp shrewd owl. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Nov 05, 202417 minSeason 8Ep. 19
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