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Circle Round on Apple Podcasts 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 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity.
What is circle round?
Circle Round 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 4 to 10.
What is WBUR's circle round?
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 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity.
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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 4 to 10. Each 10- to 20-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity.
Porcupine's Plan feat. Jacob Laval
February 15, 2022 • Jacob Laval (John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch, Unbreakable Boy) plays a super savvy critter with a sharp body and even sharper mind in this Siberian folktale about taking advantage of hospitality.
The New Neighbor feat. Melora Hardin & Michael Zegen
February 8, 2022 • Michael Zegen (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Boardwalk Empire) helps Melora Hardin (The Bold Type, The Office) get her literal and figurative "just desserts" in this tricky tale about two very different neighbors.
A Coconut a Day feat. Jayne Houdyshell
February 1, 2022 • Tony Award winner Jayne Houdyshell (The Humans, The Music Man) stars in this Burmese tale about honesty, honor, and a highly coveted coconut tree.
Tiddalick Drinks Up feat. Izaac Wang
January 25, 2022 • Izaac Wang (Clifford the Big Red Dog, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai) plays a tiny eel who teaches a big frog an even bigger lesson in this laugh-out-loud legend from Australia.
Plowing the Road feat. Kimiko Glenn
January 18, 2022 • Kimiko Glenn (My Little Pony, Orange is the New Black) learns the wonders of wisdom that old age can bring in this touching tale with roots in Japan, Laos, Mongolia, Slovenia, Romania, Russia and Haiti.
The Wiser Adviser feat. Elaine Hendrix, Devyn McDowell, Mark Pellegrino
January 11, 2022 • Elaine Hendrix (Dynasty, The Parent Trap), Mark Pellegrino (Supernatural, American Rust), and Devyn McDowell (Annette, The Good Nurse) star in this Jewish and Persian tale about how fortune can change in the blink of an eye.
Encore: The Woman In The Moon
In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we bring back a favorite tale from the archives: Irene Bedard (Pocahontas, Ralph Breaks the Internet) stars in an Alaska Native story about the...
Introducing... Season 5!
Circle Round kicks off its fifth season of episodes and announces some exciting developments, including a forthcoming series of picture/activity books, the return of WBUR's children's podcast festival, and more...
Encore: The Fire on the Other Side of the World
We wrap up the summer with another listener favorite: a Cherokee tale in which Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons, Oil and Water) plays a feisty, creative spider who proves that power...
Circle Round Presents: Stories Podcast
Circle Round mixes it up and shares an episode of "Stories Podcast" -- a show featuring everything from classic fairytales to original stories for kids, written by Dan Hinds and...
Encore: The Chattering Clams
This 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...
Encore: Sir Luck and Mister Riches
In 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...
Circle Round Presents: Julie's Library
While 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...
Grown-ups, what does Circle Round mean to YOU?
Grown-ups, we want to know what YOU appreciate about Circle Round! Has the show enriched your family’s routines? Sparked your imaginations? Offered moments of zen or food for thought? Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to [email protected] with "Grown-up" in the subject line. Thank you!
Encore: All That Glitters
This Circle Round favorite starring Story Pirates Podcast hosts Lee Overtree, Peter McNerney and Meghan O'Neill shines a sparkling light on the treasures that come from honesty, integrity and honor.
Encore: The Dozen Loaves of Bread
Podcast luminary Avery Trufelman (99% Invisible, Nice Try!) stars as a generous baker touched by magic in this appetizing episode from the Circle Round archives.
Encore: 'The Hat, The Horn, And The Purse'
Bobby Moynihan ("Duck Tales," "SNL") stars in an Italian folktale about a father who gives seemingly simple gifts to his three sons. But there's more to these family heirlooms than...
Listeners' Favorite: 'The Piper And The Pooka'
This episode was chosen by you, the fans! Thanks for the submissions! In this Irish folktale, Damian McGinty ("Glee," "Celtic Thunder") stars as a musician with a serious case of...
Circle Round Presents: 'Tumble'
A special episode from our friends at the podcast Tumble, a science podcast for kids.
Circle Round Presents: Kids Listen Summer Sampler
We've teamed up with some of the best kids podcasts out there to bring you the Kids Listen Summer Sampler!
Encore: 'The Skylark'
Miriam Shor ("Younger," "The Americans,") stars in this Portuguese folktale about a feathered creature who gives a young, impatient man a lesson he'll never forget.
Encore: 'The Happiest Person In The World'
Jon Cryer ("Two and a Half Men") stars in a story about a man chasing happiness--and the elusive shirt that will make him smile again.