Circle Round
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 123:59:57
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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
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The Dust-Up - feat. Jackie Chung & Louis Ozawa
21/03/2023 Duration: 24minJackie Chung (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Coming Home Again) and Louis Ozawa (Hunters, Pachinko) star in this rollicking tale from Africa about how the zebra got its stripes and the baboon got its bare bottom.
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The Fast Feast - feat. Jon Jon Briones and Kathleen Chalfant
14/03/2023 Duration: 31minWe celebrate our 200th episode with two Circle Round alums -- Jon Jon Briones (Ratched, Class of ‘09) and Kathleen Chalfant (The Affair, House of Cards) -- starring in a Jewish tale about how revenge is a dish best served cold.
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Written in the Stars - feat. Tallie Medel
07/03/2023 Duration: 29minTallie Medel (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Cocoon Central Dance Team) headlines this Moroccan Jewish tale about how pursuing your passion can be music to everyone’s ears.
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The Unselfish Shellfish - feat. Eric Bauza & Harry Shum Jr.
28/02/2023 Duration: 24minEric Bauza (Bugs Bunny Builders, Woody Woodpecker) and Harry Shum Jr. (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Crazy Rich Asians) star in an Indonesian story about a bad egg who winds up in a real pickle when he tries having his cake and eating it too.
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Encore: Growing Courage ft. Kyla Pratt
21/02/2023 Duration: 23minKyla Pratt (Call Me Kat, The Proud Family) headlines this Ethiopian story about the power of facing your fears.
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The Eagle’s Return - feat. Diana Lee Inosanto & Myrna Velasco
14/02/2023 Duration: 22minDiana Lee Inosanto (The Mandalorian, The Curious Mind of Sebastian) and Myrna Velasco (Elena of Avalor, Trick-or-Treat Scooby-Doo!) star in this Venezuelan story about loyalty, courage, and the supernatural power of friendship.
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Donkey Business - feat. Jennifer Hale & Connor Ratliff
07/02/2023 Duration: 23minJennifer Hale (Stars Wars: The Clone Wars, Mass Effect) and Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) star in this tricky tale about donkeys, ducats, and being a good neighbor.
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The Kernel of Truth - feat. Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jen Cohn & America Young
31/01/2023 Duration: 30minTrinity Jo-Li Bliss (Avatar: The Way of Water, The Garcias), Jen Cohn (Welcome to Chippendales, Star Wars: The Old Republic) and America Young (Barbie, Gotham Knights) star in a classic folktale about the unexpected upside of imperfection.
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The Missing Mountainside - feat. Karen Huie
24/01/2023 Duration: 19minIn this Taiwanese tale starring Karen Huie (Welcome to Flatch, Abominable and the Invisible City), a town learns the bad taste it can leave when you bite off more than you can chew!
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The Wrong Day feat. Liza Lapira & Telly Leung
17/01/2023 Duration: 21minLiza Lapira (The Equalizer, Must Love Christmas) and Telly Leung (Allegiance, Warrior) star in this folktale from Japan about good days, bad days, and the gift that keeps on giving.
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Hungry Hippo feat. Scott Lawrence
10/01/2023 Duration: 22minScott Lawrence (Star Wars Resistance, Vader Immortal) stars in this African legend about how the hippopotamus came to be the decidedly distinctive creature it is today.
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Encore: The Great Acorn Robbery
03/01/2023 Duration: 21minKaty Mixon (American Housewife, Minions) and Diedrich Bader (American Housewife, Veep) headline this Seneca tale about an industrious squirrel and the sneaky critters who pilfer her prized acorns.
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Encore: The Three-Legged Pot
27/12/2022 Duration: 22minComedian Aparna Nancherla (The Standups, Corporate) stars as a rambunctious cooking vessel in this Danish and Middle Eastern story about generosity and greed.
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The Parakeet’s Promise feat. Lorna Courtney & Shoba Narayan
20/12/2022 Duration: 19minBroadway stars Lorna Courtney (& Juliet) and Shoba Narayan (Aladdin) face off in this Indian legend about a tiny bird who opens up a farmer’s eyes in a big way.
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Strong Mind and Kind Heart feat. Christopher Sean
13/12/2022 Duration: 26minChristopher Sean (Star Wars Resistance, Gotham Knights) stars in this Vietnamese tale about two friends, one dream, and the infinite value of a true heart.
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The Looking Glass feat. Steve Coulter, Mark Gagliardi & Linedy Genao
06/12/2022 Duration: 26minSteve Coulter (Shotgun Wedding, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), and Mark Gagliardi (Blood and Treasure, Drunk History) star in this Spanish and Portuguese story about how true beauty is only skin deep.
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Encore: Nilsa and the Troll
29/11/2022 Duration: 21minIn this favorite tale from the archives, Raegan Revord (Young Sheldon) plays a generous young woman who proves that small gestures of kindness can make a big difference.
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The Scholar’s Reward feat. Summer Bishil & Michael Maliakel
22/11/2022 Duration: 24minThis Indian tale starring Summer Bishil (The Magicians, Four Samosas) and Michael Maliakel (Aladdin on Broadway) tells how the first chess game came to be, while teaching a powerful lesson about the ripple effects of our actions.
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Like Oil and Water feat. Michelle Ang
15/11/2022 Duration: 19minIn this courtroom tale with roots in Chinese lore, Michelle Ang (The Bad Batch, Riddle Me This) plays a wise judge who proves that dishonesty and justice just don't mix.
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The Most Fabulous Fur Of All feat. Q’orianka Kilcher
08/11/2022 Duration: 23minIn this Cherokee story, Q'orianka Kilcher (Yellowstone, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) plays a clever rabbit who craftily tries pulling the wool — and fur — over everyone’s eyes.