Circle Round

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Synopsis

Thoughtfully-selected folktales from around the world are adapted for today's families and feature top talent from the stage and screen. With original music and sound design, these stories delve into topics such as kindness, persistence and generosity. Geared for kids ages 4 to 10 and their grown-ups; created and produced by parents of young children.

Episodes

  • The Four Winds

    31/10/2023 Duration: 23min

    Kimberly Guerrero (Spirit Rangers, Reservation Dogs) stars in a tale from the Lakota people about one thieving fox and four wise winds.

  • The Crowning Achievement

    24/10/2023 Duration: 24min

    Faith Salie (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me, CBS Sunday Morning) stars in a Jewish legend about a princess who learns how to lead with her head and her heart.

  • The Sweetest Sounds

    17/10/2023 Duration: 19min

    NPR's Rachel Martin (Up First, Enlighten Me) and Ayesha Rascoe (Weekend Edition, Up First) co-star in a Hungarian tale about a violinist, a wizardess, and listening to the music of your heart.

  • Heart and Stone

    10/10/2023 Duration: 24min

    Joshua Johnson (The Night Light with Joshua Johnson, Now Tonight with Joshua Johnson) headlines this international tale about losing your heart and finding an adventure.

  • The Stork King

    03/10/2023 Duration: 28min

    Julian Lerner (The Wonder Years, Alma's Way) stars in a Ukrainian tale about how high-flying risks can pay off in the end.

  • The Empty Barrel

    26/09/2023 Duration: 24min

    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

    19/09/2023 Duration: 18min

    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

    12/09/2023 Duration: 28min

    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.

  • Encore: The Star Fruit Tree

    05/09/2023 Duration: 21min

    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.

  • Big news from Rebecca Sheir… plus an exclusive Circle Round story!

    31/08/2023 Duration: 05min

    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

    29/08/2023 Duration: 20min

    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

    22/08/2023 Duration: 25min

    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

    15/08/2023 Duration: 25min

    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

    08/08/2023 Duration: 25min

    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

    01/08/2023 Duration: 21min

    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.

  • Encore: The Great Ball Game

    25/07/2023 Duration: 20min

    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

    18/07/2023 Duration: 21min

    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.

  • Encore: The Unwelcome Guest

    11/07/2023 Duration: 18min

    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.

  • Encore: The Lion’s Whisker

    04/07/2023 Duration: 14min

    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.

  • Buried Treasure - live at KCRW

    27/06/2023 Duration: 24min

    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!

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