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Circle Round

WBUR
Folktales
Coyote's Flame
Forest Folk
Rhyming Rhino
The Basilisk's Stare
Kindness
Teamwork
China
King
Germany
Nasruddin
Persian Empire
Justice
Honesty
Wisdom
Judge
Candle Maker
Kanaloa
India
The Golden Rule

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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes427Founded9 years ago
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Tatyana Ali (Abbott Elementary, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) stars as a savvy starfish who outwits a wily whale in this tale from Aboriginal Australia.

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Jeff Meacham (Black-ish, Vampirina) plays a hapless hero whose life turns upside-down in this humorous tale from Great Britain, Italy, Russia and the Philippines.

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Taylor Richardson (The Gilded Age) and Alison Wright (The Americans, Snowpiercer) co-star in this Irish tale about mischievous fairies and the power of music.

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Tatyana Ali
Actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Abbott Elementary
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Episode: Over the Sea
Jeff Meacham
Known for playing Josh in the ABC comedy Black-ish
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Episode: The Fourth Post
Amy Brentano
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Episode: The Fourth Post
Joe Hernandez
Voice Actor
Episode: The Fourth Post
Ryan P. Schreim
Voice Actor
Episode: The Fourth Post
Peter Sagal
Host of NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me
NPR
Episode: Encore: The Patched-Up Coat
Kennedy Kanagawa
Actor, currently starring as Milky White in Broadway's Into the Woods
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Episode: Encore: Finding the Light
Gabe Kunda
Grammy-nominated actor and singer
Episode: Python’s Drum
Natasha Rothwell
Two-time Emmy nominee, known for her roles in The White Lotus and Insecure
Episode: Python’s Drum

Host

Rebecca Sheir
Host of Circle Round, focused on adapting folktales into engaging audio narratives for children.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 22.7k ratings
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    I love this podcast it is so good. I have been listening for years!Also all y’all haters stop hating it is so good. Spot the difference

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    So hard that you might need to screenshot to see πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚β€β™‚οΈπŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚πŸ’‚

    Good job!✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Orli🎢omg
    United States11 days ago
  • awesome

    awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jarjarbink
    Australia12 days ago
  • Great

    This podcast is great for kids, it is creative, and it has celebrity guests!😁

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Proverbs 18: 24
    United States12 days ago
  • Slay baddieee

    Bro why are all the comments about 67? This podcast is amazing though. Five star!but why the addddssss? Please take them out there sooooo annoyingg! Thanks!! P.s. Eric shimalais is the goat

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theoneandonlyslaybaddiequeen
    United States12 days ago
  • SOOO GOOD!!!

    This is SUCH a good podcast!!! I love it! I have been listening for 3 years now!!!

    Bro whoever hates on β€œlittle peacocks plumage”

    They are just homophobes, don’t listen too them

    Like love is love hunny πŸ₯Ή

    Anyway,🀧

    Super good!!

    I dislike the breaks too but Thats not a reason to give it one star.

    Well you are doing so good with this podcast!!!

    Fernie out!! πŸ’«πŸŒΏπŸŒ±

    Apple Podcasts
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    FNAF Lover!!
    United States13 days ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many reviews express a desire for fewer advertisements, indicating they can be distracting and detract from the storytelling experience.
There are acknowledgments of the fun and enriching conversations sparked by the interactive activities that accompany each episode.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling that effectively combines entertainment with moral lessons, making it a favorite for family listening during bedtime or car rides.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#3
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#4
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#91
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#43
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#166
Italy/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#218
Germany/Kids & Family

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Secret of Success | Ep. 231
Q: What was the secret of the businesswoman's success?
The businesswoman attributed her success to imagination and the principles of supply and demand.
The Secret of Success | Ep. 231
Q: What do you think Yuna will do next?
Yuna decides to trade rice for flowers and then sells those flowers to the florist, starting her entrepreneurial journey.
A Bee in the Bush
Q: What did the landlord promise?
The landlord promised that Rose and her mother wouldn't owe rent for three months if Rose explained his riddles.
A Bee in the Bush
Q: What do you think Rose is planning?
Rose has a plan to hold the landlord accountable for his broken promise.

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What is Circle Round about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast transforms a variety of global folktales into engaging audio plays tailored for young listeners aged 3 to 103. Each episode, lasting between 15 to 25 minutes, intertwines vibrant storytelling with sound and music, allowing children and families to experience essential themes like kindness, generosity, and persistence. Unique to this podcast is its emphasis on interactive elements; each tale concludes with an activity designed to encourage discussion and reflection between kids and their caregivers, fostering a shared learning experience.

With a focus on age-appropriate content, the storytelling ventures into diverse cultural legends, ensuring that both educational and entertaining values are upheld. This distinct blend of narr... more

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Recent guests on Circle Round include:

1. Tatyana Ali
2. Jeff Meacham
3. Amy Brentano
4. Joe Hernandez
5. Ryan P. Schreim
6. Peter Sagal
7. Kennedy Kanagawa
8. Gabe Kunda

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