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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

The Eagle’s Return - feat. Diana Lee Inosanto & Myrna Velasco

Diana Lee Inosanto (The Mandalorian, The Curious Mind of Sebastian) and Myrna Velasco (Elena of Avalor, Trick-or-Treat Scooby-Doo!) star in this Venezuelan story about loyalty, courage, and the supernatural power of friendship. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Feb 14, 202323 minSeason 6Ep. 33

Donkey Business - feat. Jennifer Hale & Connor Ratliff

Jennifer Hale (Stars Wars: The Clone Wars, Mass Effect) and Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) star in this tricky tale about donkeys, ducats, and being a good neighbor. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Feb 07, 202324 minSeason 6Ep. 32

The Kernel of Truth - feat. Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jen Cohn & America Young

Trinity Jo-Li Bliss (Avatar: The Way of Water, The Garcias), Jen Cohn (Welcome to Chippendales, Star Wars: The Old Republic) and America Young (Barbie, Gotham Knights) star in a classic folktale about the unexpected upside of imperfection. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Jan 31, 202331 minSeason 6Ep. 31

The Missing Mountainside - feat. Karen Huie

In this Taiwanese tale starring Karen Huie (Welcome to Flatch, Abominable and the Invisible City), a town learns the bad taste it can leave when you bite off more than you can chew! Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Jan 24, 202320 minSeason 6Ep. 30

The Wrong Day feat. Liza Lapira & Telly Leung

Liza Lapira (The Equalizer, Must Love Christmas) and Telly Leung (Allegiance, Warrior) star in this folktale from Japan about good days, bad days, and the gift that keeps on giving. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Jan 17, 202322 minSeason 6Ep. 29

Hungry Hippo feat. Scott Lawrence

Scott Lawrence (Star Wars Resistance, Vader Immortal) stars in this African legend about how the hippopotamus came to be the decidedly distinctive creature it is today. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Jan 10, 202322 minSeason 6Ep. 28

Encore: The Great Acorn Robbery

Katy Mixon (American Housewife, Minions) and Diedrich Bader (American Housewife, Veep) headline this Seneca tale about an industrious squirrel and the sneaky critters who pilfer her prized acorns. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Jan 03, 202321 minSeason 6Ep. 27

Encore: The Three-Legged Pot

Comedian Aparna Nancherla (The Standups, Corporate) stars as a rambunctious cooking vessel in this Danish and Middle Eastern story about generosity and greed. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Dec 27, 202222 minSeason 6Ep. 26

The Parakeet’s Promise feat. Lorna Courtney & Shoba Narayan

Broadway stars Lorna Courtney (& Juliet) and Shoba Narayan (Aladdin) face off in this Indian legend about a tiny bird who opens up a farmer’s eyes in a big way. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Dec 20, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 25

Strong Mind and Kind Heart feat. Christopher Sean

Christopher Sean (Star Wars Resistance, Gotham Knights) stars in this Vietnamese tale about two friends, one dream, and the infinite value of a true heart. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Dec 13, 202227 minSeason 6Ep. 24

The Looking Glass feat. Steve Coulter, Mark Gagliardi & Linedy Genao

Steve Coulter (Shotgun Wedding, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), and Mark Gagliardi (Blood and Treasure, Drunk History) star in this Spanish and Portuguese story about how true beauty is only skin deep. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Dec 06, 202226 minSeason 6Ep. 23

Encore: Nilsa and the Troll

In this favorite tale from the archives, Raegan Revord (Young Sheldon) plays a generous young woman who proves that small gestures of kindness can make a big difference. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Nov 29, 202221 minSeason 6Ep. 22

The Scholar’s Reward feat. Summer Bishil & Michael Maliakel

This Indian tale starring Summer Bishil (The Magicians, Four Samosas) and Michael Maliakel (Aladdin on Broadway) tells how the first chess game came to be, while teaching a powerful lesson about the ripple effects of our actions. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Nov 22, 202224 minSeason 6Ep. 21

Like Oil and Water feat. Michelle Ang

In this courtroom tale with roots in Chinese lore, Michelle Ang (The Bad Batch, Riddle Me This) plays a wise judge who proves that dishonesty and justice just don't mix. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Nov 15, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 20

The Most Fabulous Fur Of All feat. Q’orianka Kilcher

In this Cherokee story, Q'orianka Kilcher (Yellowstone, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) plays 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

Nov 08, 202224 minSeason 6Ep. 19

The Wheat and the Chaff feat. Christopher Rivas

In this tale with Finnish roots, Christopher Rivas (Call Me Kat, Brown Enough) plays a sly fox who tricks a pair of bullies into reaping what they sow. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Nov 01, 202226 minSeason 6Ep. 18

The Sorcerer’s Offer feat. Alondra Delgado, Amber Nash, & Bill Ratner

Inspired by a tale from Armenia, this story starring Amber Nash (Archer, How To Ruin The Holidays), Bill Ratner (Family Guy, G.I. Joe), and Alondra Delgado (All American, Is Mejor to Say ADIÓS) shows how small risks -- and acts of kindness -- can pay off in big ways. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Oct 25, 202226 minSeason 6Ep. 17

The Banana Split feat. Jim Conroy & Amirah Vann

Amirah Vann (A Jazzman’s Blues, Underground) and Jim Conroy (Jellystone, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman) star in this Panamanian tale about a slow, steadfast tortoise who teaches a swift, stingy monkey about sharing. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Oct 18, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 16

Encore: The Fantastic Fiddle

In this favorite tale from the archives, Adam Irigoyen (Away, Shake It Up) plays a fiddler whose magical instrument brings the world to its feet, and the guilty to their knees. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Oct 11, 202225 minSeason 6Ep. 15

Finding the Light feat. Kennedy Kanagawa

Kennedy Kanagawa (Into The Woods) plays a young man who brings light to a dark world in this tale with roots in Alaska Native and First Nations legends. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Oct 04, 202219 minSeason 6Ep. 14

Chameleon’s Contest feat. Jonica Booth & Jay Pharoah

Jonica Booth (Rap Stuff) and Jay Pharoah (Out of Office, Saturday Night Live) co-star in this West African tale about a clothing-obsessed goddess and a crafty, colorful chameleon. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Sep 27, 202221 minSeason 6Ep. 13

The Little Blue Pebble feat. Bret Shuford & Stephen Hanna

In this magical story with roots all over the world, Broadway performers Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna (Broadway Husbands) play farmers who receive a little magic that leads to big transformations! Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Sep 20, 202228 minSeason 6Ep. 12

One Wish (feat. Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this tale with Indian, Irish, and Jewish roots proves that wishes can come true —sometimes all at once! Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Sep 13, 202226 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Fair-Feathered Friends (feat. Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this Burmese folktale imagines why the thrush's colors are in its voice, not its feathers. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Sep 06, 202222 minSeason 6Ep. 10

Fighting Like Cats and Dogs (feat. Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this Korean tale offers an enchanting explanation about why cats and dogs don’t get along. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Aug 30, 202229 minSeason 6Ep. 9

Encore: Long Hair and the Waterfall (feat. Rosalind Chao)

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this Korean tale offers an enchanting explanation to why cats and dogs don’t get along. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Aug 23, 202224 minSeason 6Ep. 8

The Golden Advice feat. Kate Siegel

Kate Siegel (Midnight Mass, The Time Traveler’s Wife) plays a struggling farmer who learns the true value of wisdom in this tale with origins in Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Scotland, Wales, and the Jewish tradition. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Aug 16, 202228 minSeason 6Ep. 7

The Tale of Koala's Tail feat. Kaniehtiio Horn

Kaniehtiio Horn (Letterkenny, Reservation Dogs) stars in an Aboriginal Australian tale about a koala whose overbearing pride makes her lose her pride and joy! Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Aug 09, 202227 minSeason 6Ep. 6

The Princess and the Bee feat. Duchess Sarah Ferguson & Suzie McGrath

Duchess Sarah Ferguson of York (Storytime with Fergie) and Suzie McGrath (Star Wars Resistance, The Punies) star in this charming tale about the importance of having a sound, sensible head, and a warm, fuzzy heart. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Aug 02, 202223 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Encore: Curious Boots feat. Colin Hanks

Colin Hanks (Life in Pieces, Jumanji) stars as a precocious little brother whose curiosity earns him a royally big reward in this Norwegian adventure story from the Circle Round archives. Take our listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crpod

Jul 26, 202225 minSeason 6Ep. 4
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