Circle Round
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 111:44:02
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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 Laughing Canoe feat. George Salazar
17/08/2021 Duration: 19minGeorge Salazar (Be More Chill, Superstore) plays a wise-cracking waterborne vessel in this Brazilian story about the extraordinary things teamwork can bring.
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Encore: The Chattering Clams
10/08/2021 Duration: 19minThis week we bring back a listener favorite: Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz (hosts of "Wow in the World") star in a whimsical Native American tale about the dangers of gossip.
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The Laws of Nature feat. Mo Rocca
03/08/2021 Duration: 19minMo Rocca (CBS Sunday Morning, Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!) headlines this eco-conscious Estonian/Finnish tale about conservation, courtesy, and how actions speak louder than words.
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Encore: Sir Luck and Mister Riches
27/07/2021 Duration: 23minIn this favorite tale from the archives, comedian/kids' author Michael Ian Black (I'm Worried, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop) and actor/director David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer, Medical Police) believe they know the secret to what makes people truly happy.
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The Patched-Up Coat feat. Peter Sagal
20/07/2021 Duration: 18minNPR's Peter Sagal (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!) stars in this Russian story about how fantastically priceless a little generosity can be.
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Encore: The King's Face
13/07/2021 Duration: 19minBroadway stars Derrick Baskin (Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and Brandon Uranowitz (An American in Paris, Burn This) play a curious king and clever farmer in this tale with roots in Russia, Italy, India, Greece, Africa and Iran. This episode was originally released on October 22, 2019.
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The Mountain Guardian feat. Alonzo Bodden & Audrey Hsieh
06/07/2021 Duration: 25minAudrey Hsieh (Here Today, Mixtape) and Alonzo Bodden (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Who's Paying Attention) headline this Tibetan tale about two family members who are rewarded appropriately by a stone lion, one for her generosity and one for his greed.
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Circle Round Presents: Julie's Library
29/06/2021 Duration: 17minWhile we’re hard at work putting together a brand new season of exciting stories, we’re giving you a special treat— an episode of another podcast we think you’ll enjoy: "Julie’s Library," featuring Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton as they share some of their favorite books for kids and families. In this episode, award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson visits the library to read her book "The Day You Begin," which is about feeling different from everyone around you.
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Encore: The Magpie With Salt On Her Tail
22/06/2021 Duration: 22minRachael Harris (Lucifer, Suits) and Taran Killam (Nature Cat, Saturday Night Live) star in this special encore episode about a young man who learns that -- with a little hard work -- dreams can come true. This episode was originally released on December 19, 2017.
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Encore: The Princess and the Egg
15/06/2021 Duration: 20minIn this enchanting tale from the archives, Amber Stevens West (Happy Together, Run the World) stars as a globe-trotting princess who works hard to keep her promises. This episode was originally released on October 23, 2018.
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Encore: The Goat in the Garden
08/06/2021 Duration: 16minIn this favorite episode from the archives, Ray Magliozzi (Car Talk) plays a stubborn goat who inadvertently reminds us that true heroes comes in all shapes and sizes. This episode was originally released on January 23, 2018.
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Encore: Sweet Corn and Clever Rabbit
01/06/2021 Duration: 19minIn this favorite episode from the archives, Eris Baker (This Is Us) plays a tricky rabbit who presents her fellow animals with an offer they can't refuse. This episode originally released April 9, 2019.
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She Tells Seashells feat. Joaquina Kalukango
25/05/2021 Duration: 22minTony Award nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play, One Night in Miami) stars in this Zulu tale from South Africa about how stories came to the world.
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The Unfair Share feat. Jon Huertas & Faith Salie
18/05/2021 Duration: 21minJon Huertas (This Is Us, Initiation) and Faith Salie (CBS Sunday Morning, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me) headline this folktale about a generous queen, a cunning farmer, and a devious gatekeeper who takes more than his fair share.
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The Missing Knight feat. Sarah, Duchess of York & Jason Mantzoukas
11/05/2021 Duration: 27minDuchess Sarah Ferguson of York (Storytime With Fergie) and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made, Housebroken) play a crafty queen and scheming advisor who face off in an unforgettable game of chess.
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The Bearded Lake feat. Owen Teale
04/05/2021 Duration: 22minOwen Teale (Game of Thrones, Dream Horse) stars in this Welsh legend about a desperate farmer who becomes too greedy for his own good.
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Encore: 100 Rooms
27/04/2021 Duration: 19minIn this favorite episode from the archives, seven-time Emmy-Award winner Ed Asner (Up, The Mary Tyler Moore Show) plays a wise father who challenges his daughters to solve a tricky challenge by thinking outside the box.
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Growing Courage ft. Kyla Pratt
20/04/2021 Duration: 22minKyla Pratt (Call Me Kat, The Proud Family) headlines this Ethiopian story about the power of facing your fears.
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The Giant’s Causeway feat. Alison Wright
13/04/2021 Duration: 20minAlison Wright (Snowpiercer, The Americans) stars as a wise and witty Irish giant who proves she's colossal in both size and smarts.
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The Fire Within feat. Maz Jobrani
06/04/2021 Duration: 18minComedian and actor Maz Jobrani (Pandemic Warrior, Back To School With Maz Jobrani) plays a wise man with an on-fire imagination in this clever tale from Turkey, Balochistan, India, Ethiopia, Kenya, the West Indies, and the Hispano community of New Mexico.