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PODCAST

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.

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All Episodes

00:21:18

The Sweet Spot - feat. Tantoo Cardinal & Jonathan Joss

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2023/03/28

Tantoo Cardinal (Killers of the Flower Moon, Three Pines) and Jonathan Joss (King of the Hill, Tulsa King) star in this Wabanaki tale about how people first learned to tap maple trees.

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00:24:46

The Dust-Up - feat. Jackie Chung & Louis Ozawa

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2023/03/21

Jackie Chung (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Coming Home Again) and Louis Ozawa (Hunters, Pachinko) star in this rollicking tale from Africa about how the zebra got its stripes and the baboon got its bare bottom.

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00:31:25

The Fast Feast - feat. Jon Jon Briones and Kathleen...

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2023/03/14

We celebrate our 200th episode with two Circle Round alums -- Jon Jon Briones (Ratched, Class of ‘09) and Kathleen Chalfant (The Affair, House of Cards) -- starring in a Jewish tale about how revenge is a dish best served cold.

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00:29:04

Written in the Stars - feat. Tallie Medel

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2023/03/07

Tallie Medel (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Cocoon Central Dance Team) headlines this Moroccan Jewish tale about how pursuing your passion can be music to everyone’s ears.

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00:24:01

The Unselfish Shellfish - feat. Eric Bauza & Harry...

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2023/02/28

Eric Bauza (Bugs Bunny Builders, Woody Woodpecker) and Harry Shum Jr. (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Crazy Rich Asians) star in an Indonesian story about a bad egg who winds up in a real pickle when he tries having his cake and eating it too.

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00:23:54

Encore: Growing Courage ft. Kyla Pratt

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2023/02/21

Kyla Pratt (Call Me Kat, The Proud Family) headlines this Ethiopian story about the power of facing your fears.

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00:22:32

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

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2023/02/14

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.

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00:23:49

Donkey Business - feat. Jennifer Hale & Connor Ratliff

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2023/02/07

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.

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00:30:49

The Kernel of Truth - feat. Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jen...

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2023/01/31

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.

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00:19:59

The Missing Mountainside - feat. Karen Huie

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2023/01/24

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!

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00:21:31

The Wrong Day feat. Liza Lapira & Telly Leung

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2023/01/17

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.

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00:22:29

Hungry Hippo feat. Scott Lawrence

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2023/01/10

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.

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00:21:03

Encore: The Great Acorn Robbery

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2023/01/03

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.

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00:22:13

Encore: The Three-Legged Pot

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2022/12/27

Comedian Aparna Nancherla (The Standups, Corporate) stars as a rambunctious cooking vessel in this Danish and Middle Eastern story about generosity and greed.

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00:19:28

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

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2022/12/20

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.

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00:26:53

Strong Mind and Kind Heart feat. Christopher Sean

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2022/12/13

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.

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00:26:17

The Looking Glass feat. Steve Coulter, Mark Gagliardi...

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2022/12/06

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.

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00:21:23

Encore: Nilsa and the Troll

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2022/11/29

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.

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00:24:21

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

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2022/11/22

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.

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00:19:27

Like Oil and Water feat. Michelle Ang

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2022/11/15

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.

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