'Long Hair And The Waterfall' | Circle Round 107Rosalind Chao (Mulan, The Joy Luck Club) headlines this Chinese tale about a tall mountain, a big radish, and the magic of giving back to your community.PlayCircle Round22:15Sep 22, 2020
'Little Cu' | Circle Round 106Desmin Borges (You're The Worst, Utopia) plays a tiny bird with an ever-growing ego in this playful story with roots in Mexico and Puerto Rico.PlayCircle Round22:54Sep 15, 2020
'Dirt Into Gold' | Circle Round 105Tzi Ma (The Farewell, Mulan) and Jimmy Wong (Wish Dragon, Mulan) co-star in this Burmese tale about turning soil and dirt into an invaluable treasure.PlayCircle Round18:46Sep 8, 2020
Circle Round: Fan Edition!At the end of season 3, we asked fans to send us their own Circle Round story. This week, you’ll hear some of the submissions we received!PlayCircle Round30:55Sep 1, 2020
Encore: 'The Forbidden Knot'This favorite story from season one, starring Mel Rodriguez (The Last Man on Earth, Electric Dreams), is about the importance of being honest and keeping your word... especially when you’re...PlayCircle Round22:13Aug 25, 2020
'The Charming Flute' | Circle Round 104In part four of our summer series with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Amy Hargreaves (13 Reasons Why, Homeland) plays a mystical flute player who teaches a greedy landowner to sing...PlayCircle Round23:43Aug 18, 2020
Encore: 'A Taste Of Honey'Hannah Simone ("New Girl") stars alongside her real-life father Naren Simone in a South Asian tale about the power of self-reliance.PlayCircle Round20:18Aug 11, 2020
'Naming The Tree' | Circle Round 103In part three of our summer series with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chloe Coleman (Timmy Failure, My Spy) stars in an African tale about how bigger isn't always better, and...PlayCircle Round22:00Aug 4, 2020
Encore: 'Latchkey Stew'Jurnee Smollett-Bell stars in this classic tale about a young girl who teaches a group of neighbors what it means to really share.PlayCircle Round20:48Jul 28, 2020
'The Farmer's Coin' | Circle Round 102In part two of our summer series with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Jin Ha (Devs, Love Life) and Greta Jung (Modern Family, Station 19) headline a Korean folktale about a...PlayCircle Round27:22Jul 21, 2020
Encore: 'The Enchanted Paintbrush'Phillipa Soo (Hamilton) and Stacy Keach (Man With a Plan) headline this favorite episode from season 3: a tale from China about a kind, humble artist whose paintings come to...PlayCircle Round24:17Jul 14, 2020
'Every Other Friday' | Circle Round 101Part one of our special summer series with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Melora Hardin and Gildart Jackson co-star in this tale about a crafty countess who teaches a broke baker...PlayCircle Round26:12Jul 7, 2020
Encore: 'Kangaroo And Joey Too'Recorded live with musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra as part of our 2019 summer pop-up series, this Aboriginal story from Australia imagines how the kangaroo got her indispensable pouch.PlayCircle Round22:46Jun 30, 2020
Shortie: The Leaky BucketIs the bucket half empty or half full? This week's bonus episode comes from a Chinese folktale about the unexpected upside of imperfection.PlayCircle Round12:54Jun 23, 2020
Encore: 'The Great Ball Game'In this Native American story, William Jackson Harper (The Good Place) portrays a tiny creature who teaches the other animals and birds to appreciate what it means to be different....PlayCircle Round19:15Jun 16, 2020
Shortie: 'The Dinner Date'In this bite-sized bonus episode from West Africa, a tricky spider bites off more than he can chew when he tries outwitting a wise dinner guest.PlayCircle Round14:07Jun 9, 2020
Activity Pages: Story Bingo And MoreSeeking even more exciting things to do while you’re staying safe at home? Check out our bonus activity pages!Circle RoundJun 8, 2020
Encore: 'The Most Powerful Of All'Iain Armitage (Young Sheldon, Big Little Lies) learns a surprising lesson about size, strength and power in this twist on a folktale from East Asia, India, Spain, Latin America and...PlayCircle Round19:35Jun 2, 2020
'The Noblest Tale' | Circle Round 100Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb (A Simple Trick to Happiness, Feel What U Feel) discovers the true meaning of goodness, virtue and honor in this folktale originally from Mexico.PlayCircle Round24:47May 26, 2020
'Leopard’s Rhythm' | Circle Round 99Public radio and podcast veteran Tonya Mosley (Here and Now, Truth Be Told) plays a clever turtle determined to outwit the local bully in this whimsical tale inspired by stories...PlayCircle Round23:05May 19, 2020
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