
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 445 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Kids & Family | |||

Film, TV and theater star Maria-Christina Oliveras (The Balusters, Cymbeline) headlines a Portuguese tale about the magical ways stories bring us together.
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Marielle Heller (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Can You Ever Forgive Me) and Jorma Taccone (The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, Little Fox and the Wild Imagination) headline a Seneca and Shawnee legend about how the raccoon got its eye m... more
Carolyn Michelle (Familiar Touch, The Chi) and Christopher Rivas (Brown Enough, Rubirosa) headline a Maya tale about lies having short legs... and long tails!
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Musician and podcaster Hrishikesh Hirway (Song Exploder) plays a cocky rooster in this Southern American tale about judging a book by its cover and eating humble pie.
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I have been listening to this podcast since I was 4 years old and I listen to it every night it is my comfort I love Rebecca sheir and I love your amazing story’s
My 8 year old listens to this non stop at every opportunity. She loves the stories and the way they’re told, and I love that they have a positive message, she can be entertained without staring at a screen, and I can trust that they’ll be appropriate for her age. Great for her ADHD brain to help her focus on other things while she listens. The storytelling is so immersive, and they often have recognizable guest actors!
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Circle Round crafts vivid, family-friendly folktale adaptations that blend storytelling with music and audience participation. Episodes repeatedly emphasize kindness, generosity, humility, and resilience, often ending with practical activities that spark family discussions. A standout strength is its global storytelling approach, cross-cultural lessons, and consistent guest talent that adds depth to voiced characters. The format is approachable for both kids and grown-ups, making it a strong fit for family listening, bedtime routines, and educational discussion beyond the episode.
Noteworthy aspects include: high production value with live-action elements, music-rich soundscapes, and a built-in post-story activity or club promotion that e... more
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Recent guests on Circle Round include:
1. Maria-Christina Oliveras
2. Jorma Taccone
3. Vivien Lyra Blair
4. Charlene Amoia
5. Chris Sullivan
6. Mandy Moore
7. Sterling K. Brown
8. George Salazar
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