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Circle Round

WBUR
Folktales
Coyote's Flame
Forest Folk
Rhyming Rhino
The Basilisk's Stare
Kindness
Teamwork
China
King
San Francisco
Germany
Nasruddin
Persian Empire
Justice
Wisdom
Honesty
Judge
Candle Maker
Kanaloa
The Red Leather Shoes

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.

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Latest Episodes

Rapper/poet Omar Offendum (Little Syria) stars in a Persian and North African tale about righting wrongs and sniffing out a thief.

Alan Goffinski, Ana González and Lulu Miller (Terrestrials) star in a very international story about returning favors and being stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Stephanie Koenig (Lessons in Chemistry, The English Teacher) and Patrick Luwis (Cobra Kai) star in a Taiwanese tale about a tiny ant, a boastful pigeon, and unexpected favors.

Jacob Laval (The Unbreakable Boy, John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch) and Amanda Warren (The Night Agent, East New York) headline a Sicilian tale about sowing the seeds of kindness, compassion and crocuses.

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Koenig
Actor known from The English Teacher on FX and Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV+
FX, Apple TV+
Episode: In the Willow Tree
Patrick Luwis
Actor who stars as Axel in Cobra Kai
Netflix
Episode: In the Willow Tree
Camron Jones
Actor known from Panic and Shameless
Panic on Prime Video
Episode: The Flame Keeper
Joy Ofodu
Comedian and host of the podcast Dating Unsettled
Dating Unsettled
Episode: The Flame Keeper
Román Zaragoza
Actress starring in CBS's Ghosts
CBS
Episode: Maushop and the Shark
Maulik Pancholy
Film, TV, and Broadway actor known for his roles in animated shows like Phineas and Ferb and Sanjay and Craig.
Second Stage Theatre
Episode: Encore: The Lumps of Clay
Tzi Ma
Veteran actor known for roles in films and television.
Episode: The Zodiac Twelve
Jimmy Wong
Actor, musician, and singer featuring in animated films.
Episode: The Zodiac Twelve
Arlen Escarpeta
Actor known for his role as Zeke Wallace on NBC's Found
NBC
Episode: Hot Potatoes

Host

Rebecca Shear
Host of the show, known for her captivating storytelling abilities, particularly adapted for children.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 20.2k ratings
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    United Statesa month ago
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    United Statesa month ago
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Critiques often mention the desire for fewer advertisements and request more variety in music.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and valuable life lessons embedded in each episode.
Overall, positive feedback emphasizes the podcast's fun and enriching content for family listening.
Many praise the host's captivating voice and narratives that make learning enjoyable for kids.
Parents highlight the podcast as a great educational tool for children, promoting family discussions.

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Talking Points

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The Secret of Success
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
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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This podcast creatively adapts folk tales from various cultures into engaging audio dramas for families, particularly targeting children. Each episode highlights essential life lessons such as kindness, selflessness, and teamwork, making it not only entertaining for young listeners but also enriching for adults accompanying them. The unique structure includes an activity at the end of each story, designed to promote discussions between children and their caregivers, ensuring an interactive listening experience.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Circle Round:

1. Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
2. Brains On! Science podcast for kids
3. KidNuz: News for Kids
4. Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
5. Wow in the World

How many episodes of Circle Round are there?

Circle Round launched 8 years ago and published 386 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Circle Round include:

1. Stephanie Koenig
2. Patrick Luwis
3. Camron Jones
4. Joy Ofodu
5. Román Zaragoza
6. Maulik Pancholy
7. Tzi Ma
8. Jimmy Wong

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