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, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 33
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, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 32
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, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 31
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, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 30
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, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 29
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, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 28
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, 2023•21 min•Season 6Ep. 27
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, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 26
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, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 25
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, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 24
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, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 23
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, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 22
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, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 21
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, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 20
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, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 19
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, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 18
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, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 17
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, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 16
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, 2022•25 min•Season 6Ep. 15
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, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 14
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, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 13
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, 2022•28 min•Season 6Ep. 12
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, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 11
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, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 10
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, 2022•29 min•Season 6Ep. 9
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, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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, 2022•28 min•Season 6Ep. 7
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, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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, 2022•25 min•Season 6Ep. 4