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The Banker’s Riddles | Circle Round 79

Jeannie Mai (Listen Hunnay, The Real) headlines this Chinese and Vietnamese tale about a wise, witty woman who gives a greedy, riddle-loving banker a run for his money.

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17:31Dec 3, 2019

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Encore: 'Fiona And The Fairies'

Selenis Leyva ("Orange is the New Black," "Maniacs") stars as a clever baker in this retelling of a Scottish folktale about the power of a little "please" and "thank you."...

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18:32Nov 26, 2019

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The Enchanted Paintbrush | Circle Round 78

Phillipa Soo (Hamilton, The Code) and Stacy Keach (Man With a Plan, American Greed) headline this Chinese tale about a kind, humble artist whose paintings come to life.

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23:32Nov 19, 2019

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Sir Luck And Mister Riches | Circle Round 77

Comedian/kids' author Michael Ian Black (I'm Worried, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop) and actor/director David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer, Stella) star in this supernatural story from Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic and the Dominican...

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22:26Nov 12, 2019

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'The Fire On The Other Side Of The World' | Circle Round 76

In this Cherokee story, Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons) plays a feisty, creative spider who proves that power and strength aren't always about physical size.

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20:51Nov 5, 2019

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'The Chattering Clams' | Circle Round 75

Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz — hosts of NPR’s "Wow! in the World" podcast — star in this whimsical Native American tale about the dangers of gossip.

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18:41Oct 29, 2019

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'The King's Face' | Circle Round 74

Broadway stars Derrick Baskin ("Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations," "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee") and Brandon Uranowitz ("An American in Paris," "Burn...

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19:06Oct 22, 2019

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Encore: 'Maushop And Grandfather Sun'

Wes Studi, who later this month will become the first Native American actor to receive an Oscar, stars as the Wampanoag mythical figure 'Maushop,' a kind, gentle giant who tries...

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19:38Oct 15, 2019

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'The Rusty Cowbell' | Circle Round 73

Lake Bell (The Secret Life of Pets, Bless This Mess) stars as a struggling farmer who gives a selfish landlord a run for his money in this folktale from Russia,...

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21:15Oct 8, 2019

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'One Speckled Hen' | Circle Round 72

Tony Award winner André De Shields (Hadestown, The Full Monty) stars in this Jewish tale that tests the old adage: "finders keepers, losers weepers."

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20:27Oct 1, 2019

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'The Great Acorn Robbery' | Circle Round 71

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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20:15Sep 24, 2019

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'Rabbit's Wish' | Circle Round 70

In this story with roots in West Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, Ryan Michelle Bathé (This Is Us, First Wives Club) plays a clever Rabbit who discovers that power...

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20:23Sep 17, 2019

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'Curious Boots' | Circle Round 69

This Norwegian adventure tale stars Colin Hanks (Life in Pieces, Jumanji 2) as a precocious little brother whose curiosity earns him a royally big reward.

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23:36Sep 10, 2019

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Circle Round Presents: 'Tai Asks Why'

In this episode from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, "Tai Asks Why" features 12-year-old Tai Poole, who asks: What are animals saying to each other?

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28:05Sep 3, 2019

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Encore: 'What Am I Hearing?'

Ever wonder what instrument you're hearing during your favorite 'Circle Round' story? We're revisiting a very special episode featuring the music and mind of Eric Shimelonis, resident sound designer and...

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13:28Aug 27, 2019

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Encore: 'The Unwelcome Guest'

This week, we're bringing back a listener favorite. Richard Kind ("Inside Out") stars in this Middle Eastern folktale about a clever man who teaches his village a thing or two...

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17:11Aug 20, 2019

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Circle Round Presents: 'Wow In The World'

In this special episode from our friends at NPR's "Wow in the World," hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz explore canine communication.

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23:27Aug 13, 2019

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Encore: 'Armadillo’s Song'

French comedian Gad Elmaleh stars in this episode about one little armadillo who doesn't let anyone discourage him from following his dreams. This lively Bolivian folktale tells the origin story...

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19:14Aug 6, 2019

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Encore: 'The Hat, The Horn, And The Purse'

Bobby Moynihan ("Duck Tales," "SNL") stars in an Italian folktale about a father who gives seemingly simple gifts to his three sons. But there's more to these family heirlooms than...

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27:50Jul 30, 2019

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'The Magic Bowl' | Circle Round 68

Part three of our special summer pop-up series -- recorded live with musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra -- comes from Ghana and the West Indies, and explores the dangers...

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21:08Jul 23, 2019