

Circle Round
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 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
Mentioned books

Jan 15, 2019 • 17min
'The Queen's Gift' | feat. Jake Borelli (Grey's Anatomy)
In this story from Africa, the Middle East and the Caucasus, Jake Borelli (Grey's Anatomy) plays a prince whose newfound weaving skills come in handier than he ever imagined.
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Jan 8, 2019 • 22min
'The Golden Flask' | feat. Allison Strong
Allison Strong (The Week Of) headlines this Incan tale about a brave, magical journey to heal a prince and save a family.
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Jan 1, 2019 • 16min
Encore: 'Cow Wells and Cow Bells'
We're celebrating Billy Porter's 2019 Golden Globe nomination by bringing back this East African folktale that asks: "Is honesty always the best policy?"
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Dec 24, 2018 • 1h 39min
Road Trip Reel: 'Family Ties'
To make your winter holidays even merrier and brighter, enjoy 90 minutes of your favorite Circle Round episodes about family! Stories include: "The Months of the Year," "Why The Ocean Is Salty," "100 Rooms," "The Lion’s Whisker,""Three Wishes" and "The Skylark."
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Dec 17, 2018 • 21min
'The Dancing Goats' | feat. Raul Esparza
In this Galician folktale, Raul Esparza (Law and Order: SVU, Bojack Horseman, Ferdinand) stars as an aspiring musician who dreams of making the whole world dance.
If you love this podcast, please consider supporting WBUR (where Circle Round is produced) by donating $5 or $10 a month. When you do, we'll send you the BRAND SPANKIN' NEW coloring book created by our fabulous illustrator Sabina Hahn. Learn more at: wbur.org/color
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Dec 11, 2018 • 20min
'Wit and Wordplay' | feat. 'American Dad's' Rachael MacFarlane and Dee Bradley Baker
In this clever folktale with roots in the Middle East and Spain, Rachael MacFarlane (American Dad) and Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad) seek a soulmate whose mind is in tune with their own.
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Nov 27, 2018 • 15min
'Maya's Feathers' | feat. Vella Lovell
Vella Lovell (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power) stars as a young woman who learns the power of her words... and how you can't take the meaner ones back once they're out there.
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Nov 20, 2018 • 1h 42min
Road Trip Reel: A Feast For Your Ears!
Whether you're traveling, cooking, or storing leftovers, get ready for scrumptious Thanksgiving listening with 90 minutes of your favorite Circle Round stories about food! Stories included: "Fiona and the Fairies," "When Fish Fly," "Dollars and Scents," "The Perfect Partnership," "A Taste of Honey," and "The Unwelcome Guest."
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Nov 13, 2018 • 20min
'The Unjust Justice' | feat. Jackie Tohn
Jackie Tohn (G.L.O.W.) stars as a clever grocer who teaches a dishonest judge the importance of being fair and trustworthy.
Our *NEWEST* coloring book is available as a thank-you gift to donors. Support Circle Round today and help us keep the stories coming! More at wbur.org/color
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Nov 6, 2018 • 17min
'Turtle Island' | feat. 'The Punies' and 'Earth Ranger Emma'
Circle Round partners with two fellow kids podcasts--'The Punies,' by Kobe Bryant and Canada's 'Earth Rangers,'-- to bring a First Nations folktale to life.
Our *NEWEST* coloring book is available as a thank-you gift to donors. Support Circle Round today and help us keep the stories coming! More at wbur.org/color
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