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
'Sweet And Sour' | Circle Round 98In this story from the Zulu people of South Africa, Marshall Escamilla (Tumble: A Science Podcast for Kids) and Avi Nash (The Walking Dead, Hosea) star as brothers who are...PlayCircle Round24:10May 12, 2020
'Chief Know-It-All' | Circle Round 97Actor and musician Chris Sullivan (This Is Us, Joseph The Spouse) plays the boastful, blowhard title character in this Hawaiian tale about an egotistical chief who gets cut down to...PlayCircle Round26:45May 5, 2020
'The Sultan’s Figs' | Circle Round 96Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery, Penny Dreadful) and Anthony Rapp (Star Trek: Discovery, Rent) headline this Middle Eastern/North African tale about sweet figs, bad breath, and the bitter truth. PlayCircle Round24:31Apr 28, 2020
'The Treasured Axe' | Circle Round 95Adrian Martinez (Stumptown, Lady and the Tramp) stars in this classic folktale about the big treasures a little honesty can bring.PlayCircle Round23:44Apr 21, 2020
Shortie: 'The Money Tree'In this bonus episode inspired by a Chinese folktale, an industrious man finds a clever way to teach his brother the value of hard work.PlayCircle Round14:39Apr 17, 2020
'The Fallen Sparrow' | Circle Round 94Children's podcast hosts Molly Bloom (Brains On!, Smash Boom Best) and Jane Lindholm (But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids) co-star as twin sisters who reap what they sow in...PlayCircle Round19:19Apr 14, 2020
Shortie: 'The First Ring'In this bonus story with roots in Europe and China, a horse teaches a knight about loyalty and kindness.PlayCircle Round15:48Apr 10, 2020
'The Birds And The Trees' | Circle Round 93Krys Marshall (For All Mankind) stars in this New Zealand tale about a tiny bird who makes a courageous sacrifice for the greater good. PlayCircle Round23:37Apr 7, 2020
Shortie: 'A Cup of Poi'A bonus story from Hawaii, about the magic that happens when we show kindness to strangers in need. PlayCircle Round13:50Apr 3, 2020
'The Search For Rain' | Circle Round 92How do you get a quarreling community to band together? In this folktale from Argentina, Amory Sivertson (Endless Thread) finds a way, with help from a mystical tree.PlayCircle Round22:47Mar 31, 2020
Circle Round Presents: 'Mystery Recipe'“Mystery Recipe” is jam-packed with fascinating trivia, cool science, fun characters, and of course… food!PlayCircle Round16:33Mar 27, 2020
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