This Russian and European folktale stars real-life husband and wife Paul Sparks (House of Cards, Sweetbitter) and Annie Parisse (Friends From College) as a king who's taken prisoner, and a...

The Rooster in the Sky | Circle Round 86

In this adventure story with roots in Russia, Hungary and the Middle East, a magical rooster rewards Rachel Matthews (Frozen 2) for her fearless persistence and precious friendship.

The True Mother | Circle Round 86

In this Japanese tale, Alex Landi (Grey's Anatomy, Insatiable) plays a wise judge who finds an ingenious way to determine the real mother of a bouncing baby boy.

The Beggar and the Baker’s Daughter | Circle Round 85

Comedian Margaret Cho (The Margaret Cho, Fresh Off The Bloat) headlines this English tale about a greedy woman who bites off more than she can chew.

The Very Busy Fairies | Circle Round 84

In this zany Celtic tale, when fairies come to help Parker Bates (This Is Us) with his chores, he discovers they're far more trouble than they're worth.

The Dozen Loaves of Bread | Circle Round 83

Podcast luminary Avery Trufelman (99% Invisible, Articles of Interest) stars as a generous baker touched by magic in this scrumptious Jewish tale.

The Nine Sticks | Circle Round 82

Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock, Grand Horizons) and Nikesh Patel (Four Weddings and a Funeral) headline this Indian story that asks what's more precious: glittering jewels, or good friends?

Encore: The Months Of The Year

What would it be like to experience the months of the year--out of order? Joshua Rush ("Andi Mack") and Ailsa Chang (NPR) co-star in this story which has its origins...

Encore: Three Wishes

Patrick Fabian ("Better Call Saul") and Mandy Fabian ("Dropping The Soap") star in a story about a husband and wife whose generosity leads them to an unexpected challenge.

The Gloomy Pine Tree | Circle Round 81

Mykal-Michelle Harris (Mixed-ish) stars as a discontented sapling in this classic "grass is always greener" tale from Germany.

Nilsa And The Troll | Circle Round 80

In this story with roots in Denmark, Raegan Revord (Young Sheldon) plays a generous young woman who proves that small gestures of kindness can make a big difference.

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.

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."...

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.

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...

Circle Round

22:26Nov 12, 2019

'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.

Circle Round

20:51Nov 5, 2019

'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.

Circle Round

18:41Oct 29, 2019

'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...

Circle Round

19:06Oct 22, 2019

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...

Circle Round

19:38Oct 15, 2019

'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,...

Circle Round

21:15Oct 8, 2019

1A with Joshua Johnson

Encore: 'The Lute Player'

The Rooster in the Sky | Circle Round 86

The True Mother | Circle Round 86

The Beggar and the Baker’s Daughter | Circle Round 85

The Very Busy Fairies | Circle Round 84

The Dozen Loaves of Bread | Circle Round 83

The Nine Sticks | Circle Round 82

Encore: The Months Of The Year

Encore: Three Wishes

The Gloomy Pine Tree | Circle Round 81

Nilsa And The Troll | Circle Round 80

The Banker’s Riddles | Circle Round 79

Encore: 'Fiona And The Fairies'

The Enchanted Paintbrush | Circle Round 78

Sir Luck And Mister Riches | Circle Round 77

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

'The Chattering Clams' | Circle Round 75

'The King's Face' | Circle Round 74

Encore: 'Maushop And Grandfather Sun'

'The Rusty Cowbell' | Circle Round 73