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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
Justice
Wisdom
Judge
Candle Maker
Kanaloa
WBUR

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

Academy Award nominee June Squibb (Thelma, Eleanor the Great) headlines a Jewish Turkish story about taking a wrong turn and finding the right prize.

Charlet Takahashi Chung (Wylde Pak, Rugrats) stars in a Japanese folktale about a clever farmer who gives herself a helping hand... and foot!

BΓ©chir Sylvain (Jurassic World Rebirth) stars as trickster Anansi in a West African tale about a magic stone, a major trick, and getting a taste of your own medicine.

Danielle Panabaker (The Flash) and James Wolk (Mad Men, Happy Face) headline a Swedish tale about an uncertain king, a magic fairy, and a monumental decision.

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Charlet Takahashi Chung
Japanese-Korean-American actress
Episode: Sundown on Sunday
Aparna Brielle
Known for her roles in the NBC sitcom AP Bio and Netflix's Fubar.
NBC, Netflix
Episode: Princess Persistence
Heather Burns
An actress known for her roles in movies such as Manchester by the Sea and Miss Congeniality
Episode: True Colors
Ajay Naidu
An accomplished actor known for his role in Office Space and various theater productions
Episode: True Colors
Michael Bobbitt
Theater director, choreographer, playwright, and the executive director of Mass Cultural Council
Mass Cultural Council
Episode: Milk from a Bull
Marielle Heller
Director of films like The Diary of a Teenage Girl and Can You Ever Forgive Me
Episode: Milk from a Bull
Yorma Takoni
Writer, actor, director, musician, and comedian part of The Lonely Island
Episode: Milk from a Bull
Omar Afendum
Performer as a rapper and poet, known for the off-Broadway hit Little Syria
Episode: Milk from a Bull
Efren Ramirez
Actor known for roles in Napoleon Dynamite and Light Year
Paramount Pictures
Episode: Encore: Of Beans and Bunnies

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 21.6k ratings
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    So so

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    5
    Akkakkxlxkxx
    United States2 days ago
  • So good!!

    I love this podcast! More episode please!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States2 days ago
  • 000

    Are you seriously gonna put up with so stupid stupid ads in the middle of the podcast BruhπŸ€¦πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ but I mean the stories are good I guess!

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    Bean3125
    Canada3 days ago
  • Love it!

    I love this podcast it’s great for when I’m drawing or just chilling out. I love to listen to this podcast way too much. Such a good podcast. You should really do a Greek episode on a Greek story if you haven’t already because I really like great mythology and I really think it would be a really wonderful thing for you to do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SunnyvaleTrash1
    Canada4 days ago
  • Circle Round episodes are amazing!

    I have been listening to this podcast for three years now and it is still my favorite podcast! I am 11 now and my younger sister and I agree that yes the ads can be annoying but it is totally worth it! My favorite story is probably Milk from a BullπŸ‚. Keep up the good episodes!😍 also these circle around stories are not trash and should not be burned. They are not only for little kids, but for everyone. Whoever said that stop is being rude.spot the difference 1πŸ΅πŸ΅πŸ΅πŸ΅πŸ΅πŸ΅πŸ΅πŸ΅πŸ΅πŸ΅πŸ΅πŸ™ŠπŸ΅πŸ΅2πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€... more

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    United States4 days ago

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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.

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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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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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2. Wow in the World
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Circle Round launched 8 years ago and published 409 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. Charlet Takahashi Chung
2. Aparna Brielle
3. Heather Burns
4. Ajay Naidu
5. Michael Bobbitt
6. Marielle Heller
7. Yorma Takoni
8. Omar Afendum

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