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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.
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The Empty Barrel

The Empty Barrel

2023-09-2626:003

Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Stray Gods) stars in this Moroccan Jewish tale about a woman who doesn’t view chores as a barrel of fun, until they lead to a boatload of adventure!
The Clock Bird

The Clock Bird

2023-09-1920:132

Byron Mann (The Modelizer) plays a preening, boastful bird in this Latin American story about learning there's no "I" in team.
The Bright Side

The Bright Side

2023-09-1230:413

Broadway star Liana Hunt (Back to the Future) headlines this tale with Polish and Hispanic roots about seeing the bright side, even when things get dark.
Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Monkey King) headlines this magical Vietnamese tale about the sweet rewards generosity and contentment can bring.
Announcing an exciting new way for you to Circle Round with us, support public radio and get some really cool stuff — welcome to the Circle Round Club! Also check out the preview of one of our bonus bedtime stories: a tale we call “The Lighthouse of the Pampas,” from the South American country of Uruguay. 
The Elephant in the Room

The Elephant in the Room

2023-08-2922:213

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this Chinese courtroom drama explores truth, justice, and the elephant way.
The Bitter Truth

The Bitter Truth

2023-08-2227:186

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this West African tale shows why dishonesty is definitely not the best policy!
All Tied Up

All Tied Up

2023-08-1527:2710

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this tale from Borneo features a tiny trickster who untangles a problem by tying it up in knots!
A Biscuit, A Basket

A Biscuit, A Basket

2023-08-0827:276

Saara Chaudry (The Muppets Mayhem, Holly Hobby) stars in this tale from India and beyond about good deeds, bad intentions, and biscuits. Lots of biscuits.
The Blizzard Wizard

The Blizzard Wizard

2023-08-0123:162

Vivien Lyra Blair (Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Boogeyman) headlines this story from the indigenous peoples of Sibera about a supernatural spirit with a very cold shoulder.
In this Native American and First Nations tale, William Jackson Harper (The Good Place, Love Life) portrays a tiny creature who teaches the other animals and birds to appreciate what it means to be different.
Encore: A Taste of Honey

Encore: A Taste of Honey

2023-07-1822:584

Hannah Simone (New Girl; Mira, Royal Detective) stars alongside her real-life father Naren Simone in a South Asian tale about the power of self-reliance.
Richard Kind (Inside Out, American Dad!) stars in this Middle Eastern folktale about a clever man who teaches his village a thing or two about the dangers of judging a book by its cover.
Miles Brown and Marsai Martin (Black-ish) co-star with NPR veteran Ofeiba Quist-Arcton in this Ethiopian story about courage, collaboration, patience, and sibling love.
Recorded live at KCRW in Santa Monica, CA, this story with international roots shows how having a soft spot for hard work can pay off -- big time!
Two Moons - live at KCRW

Two Moons - live at KCRW

2023-06-2026:453

Recorded live at KCRW in Santa Monica, CA, this story from Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia gives a whole new meaning to "promising the moon"!
Recorded live at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD, this African tale explains how the guinea fowl got its distinctively speckled feathers.
Recorded live at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD, this tale from the Jewish tradition shows how misplacing our trust can put us in a sticky situation!
Willam Mapother (Lost, On Sacred Ground) headlines this Romanian tale about a story-less man who hopes his tale will end happily ever after!
Pablo Castelblanco (Alaska Daily, Ganymede) and Meredith Holzman (Alaska Daily, Inventing Anna) headline a story with Burmese and Indian roots about a humble peddler, a magic squirrel, and a golden opportunity.
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Brett Murdock

it's so good.

Sep 25th
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Brett Murdock

its great👍

Sep 25th
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Maple the best pup

I❤️your work

Jun 30th
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Maple the best pup

I l!o!v!e your work

Jun 21st
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Maple the best pup

Yay go friendship power

Jun 18th
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Maple the best pup

I LOVE yor show

Jun 17th
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Maple the best pup

I love this story

Jun 16th
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Maple the best pup

SOOOOO. MUCH

Jun 14th
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Maple the best pup

I LOVE YOUR SHOW!!!!!!!!!

Jun 14th
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Maple the best pup

Hi i am elena i LOVE your work

Jun 10th
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C H

1:45 P E A N U T S

May 30th
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Bianca Clarke

stupid

May 25th
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Abby Furry

I love 💗 it 😻 so much

Apr 26th
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Abby Furry

I love this story has this podcast.

Apr 25th
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Maple the best pup

I really like this

Mar 9th
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Bunny Girl

😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩you're the best story teller in the world from Arlo.

Feb 22nd
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Maple the best pup

I love your work

Jan 16th
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C H

guys they made hungry hungry hippos into a podcast

Jan 12th
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Maple the best pup

How come you guys are doing the same story over and over again?

Jan 8th
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Maple the best pup

Why is it a spider

Dec 5th
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