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Circle Round podcast

Circle Round

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  WBUR  

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 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-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.

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 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-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.

 

#297

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

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. ... Read more

21 Mar 2023

24 MINS

24:46

21 Mar 2023


#296

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

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. ... Read more

14 Mar 2023

31 MINS

31:25

14 Mar 2023


#295

Written in the Stars - feat. Tallie Medel

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. ... Read more

07 Mar 2023

29 MINS

29:04

07 Mar 2023


#294

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

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. ... Read more

28 Feb 2023

24 MINS

24:01

28 Feb 2023


#293

Encore: Growing Courage ft. Kyla Pratt

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

21 Feb 2023

23 MINS

23:54

21 Feb 2023


#292

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. ... Read more

14 Feb 2023

22 MINS

22:32

14 Feb 2023


#291

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. ... Read more

07 Feb 2023

23 MINS

23:38

07 Feb 2023


#290

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. ... Read more

31 Jan 2023

30 MINS

30:49

31 Jan 2023


#289

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! ... Read more

24 Jan 2023

19 MINS

19:59

24 Jan 2023


#288

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. ... Read more

17 Jan 2023

21 MINS

21:31

17 Jan 2023


#287

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. ... Read more

10 Jan 2023

22 MINS

22:29

10 Jan 2023


#286

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. ... Read more

03 Jan 2023

21 MINS

21:03

03 Jan 2023


#285

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. ... Read more

27 Dec 2022

22 MINS

22:13

27 Dec 2022


#284

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. ... Read more

20 Dec 2022

19 MINS

19:28

20 Dec 2022


#283

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. ... Read more

13 Dec 2022

26 MINS

26:53

13 Dec 2022


#282

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. ... Read more

06 Dec 2022

26 MINS

26:17

06 Dec 2022


#281

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. ... Read more

29 Nov 2022

21 MINS

21:23

29 Nov 2022