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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
Honesty
Wisdom
Justice
Candle Maker
Judge
Kanaloa
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.

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Recorded live in Parker, CO, this Chinese adventure story shows how kindness and hard work can breathe new life into anything... including stone!

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Recent Guests

Mary Faber
Actor, singer, and puppeteer known for her work in musical theatre
Episode: The Sunlight Tree | Ep. 302
Josh Gondelman
Stand-up comedian and Emmy Award-winning writer
Episode: The Sunlight Tree | Ep. 302
Lamont Price
Comedian with performances at major comedy festivals
Episode: The Sunlight Tree | Ep. 302
Jessica Rau
Singer and actor with extensive voice work for video games
Episode: The Sunlight Tree | Ep. 302
Paige Davis
Broadway and TV star, known for hosting Trading Spaces
Roundabout Theatre Company
Episode: The Tree of Love | Ep. 301
Patrick Page
Broadway actor currently starring in the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Archduke
Roundabout Theatre Company
Episode: The Tree of Love | Ep. 301
Summer Bishil
Stars in The Magicians on SyFy and the indie film Four Samosas
The Magicians
Episode: Encore: The Scholar’s Reward
Michael Maliakel
Stars as the title character in the Broadway musical Aladdin
Aladdin
Episode: Encore: The Scholar’s Reward
June Squibb
Oscar nominee and voice actor known for various films and animated features
Episode: The Right Apple | Ep. 298

Host

Rebecca Shear
Host and narrator, known for her engaging storytelling style that captivates both children and adults.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 22.1k ratings
  • This is GREAT

    if anybody said that this podcast is bad, I’d say they would have a extremely different viewpoint with me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    janehuang2010
    Singapore12 days ago
  • Bedtime Tradition

    A fantastic show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SitoSnilloc
    United States13 days ago
  • Ooga booga

    I hate 67 and you should tooooooo!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trask1848
    United States13 days ago
  • 🩵💙 We love Circle Round!

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Little A 57
    United States13 days ago
  • 听不了

    挺好,就是没法听啊 咋听

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    一只秋焰
    China13 days ago

Listeners Say

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The series is well-loved for its ability to entertain both kids and adults, making it a family favorite.
Feedback indicates that some episodes have repetitive morals, signaling a desire for more variety in storytelling.
Listeners praise the storytelling quality and the educational value of the folktales presented.
Parents appreciate the interactive elements that encourage discussions with their children.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#3
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#7
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#40
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#48
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#63
Italy/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#190
Germany/Kids & Family

Talking Points

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 | Ep. 245
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 | Ep. 245
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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Focused on adapting international folktales for a younger audience, this series offers a delightful blend of storytelling enriched with sound effects and music. Episodes, ranging from 15 to 25 minutes, explore themes such as kindness, persistence, and generosity, making the stories not only entertaining but also educational. Unique to this series is its inclusion of interactive activities at the end of each episode, designed to facilitate thoughtful discussions between children and their parents or caregivers, thereby creating shared experiences and learning moments.

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Circle Round launched 8 years ago and published 414 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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What guests have appeared on Circle Round?

Recent guests on Circle Round include:

1. Mary Faber
2. Josh Gondelman
3. Lamont Price
4. Jessica Rau
5. Paige Davis
6. Patrick Page
7. Summer Bishil
8. Michael Maliakel

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