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Rhyming Rhino
9 januari 2024 · 27 min
Kel Mitchell (Good Burger 2, Kenan and Kel) plays a hungry rhino with a gift for trickery and poetry in this African tale from the savanna. Lees meer
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Encore: The Nine Sticks
2 januari 2024 · 20 min
Maulik Pancholy (Phineas and Ferb; Mira, Royal Detective) and Nikesh Patel (Four Weddings and a Funeral, The Devil’s Hour) headline this Indian story that asks what's more precious: glittering jewels, or good friends? Lees meer
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The Forest Folk
26 december 2023 · 27 min
Recorded live at CitySpace at The Lavine Broadcast Center in Boston, Mass., this German tale about unconditional love explains the enchanting origins of a classic holiday tradition. Lees meer
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Encore: The Horse of a Different Color
19 december 2023 · 26 min
Christina Anthony (Mixed-ish, Key & Peele) and Tony winner Lindsay Mendez (Carousel, Merrily We Roll Along) play a one-of-a-kind horse and rider in this enchanted tale from across the Spanish-speaking world and beyond. Lees meer
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Encore: Coyote's Flame
12 december 2023 · 19 min
Brittany O'Grady (Little Voice, The White Lotus) stars in a Native American tale about a cunning creature who uses teamwork to bring light, sun and fire to the dark, cold world. Lees meer
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The Secret of Success
5 december 2023 · 26 min
Helen Hong (Family Switch, The Thundermans) stars in a tale with English, Welsh, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Indian roots about how imagination and effort affect supply and demand. Lees meer
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The Valley Visitor
28 november 2023 · 20 min
NPR’s Ailsa Chang (All Things Considered) headlines a Chinese tale about a mysterious guest, a raging storm, and the true fruits of kindness. Lees meer
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Encore: The Red Leather Shoes
21 november 2023 · 25 min
Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show, Evil) and Madhur Jaffrey (Madhur Jaffrey's Curry Nation, I Feel Bad) co-star in this Indian story about a wise king, a generous shoemaker, and a priceless pair of shoes. Lees meer
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Riches to Rags
14 november 2023 · 23 min
Veteran Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! panelists Tom Bodett and Roxanne Roberts co-star in a Dutch tale about a treasure so precious, it's priceless, and so valuable, it's invaluable! Lees meer
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The Upside-Down Tree
7 november 2023 · 20 min
Comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Heavy Lightweight) headlines this African legend about how one animal’s mischief created the savanna’s most majestic, magical trees. Lees meer
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The Four Winds
31 oktober 2023 · 23 min
Kimberly Guerrero (Spirit Rangers, Reservation Dogs) stars in a tale from the Lakota people about one thieving fox and four wise winds. Lees meer
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The Crowning Achievement
24 oktober 2023 · 25 min
Faith Salie (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me, CBS Sunday Morning) stars in a Jewish legend about a princess who learns how to lead with her head and her heart. Lees meer
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The Sweetest Sounds
17 oktober 2023 · 20 min
NPR's Rachel Martin (Up First, Enlighten Me) and Ayesha Rascoe (Weekend Edition, Up First) co-star in a Hungarian tale about a violinist, a wizardess, and listening to the music of your heart. Lees meer
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Heart and Stone
10 oktober 2023 · 25 min
Joshua Johnson (The Night Light with Joshua Johnson, Now Tonight with Joshua Johnson) headlines this international tale about losing your heart and finding an adventure. Lees meer
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The Stork King
3 oktober 2023 · 29 min
Julian Lerner (The Wonder Years, Alma's Way) stars in a Ukrainian tale about how high-flying risks can pay off in the end. Lees meer
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The Empty Barrel
26 september 2023 · 25 min
Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Stray Gods) stars in this Moroccan Jewish tale about a woman who doesn’t view chores as a barrel of fun, until they lead to a boatload of adventure! Lees meer
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The Clock Bird
19 september 2023 · 18 min
Byron Mann (The Modelizer) plays a preening, boastful bird in this Latin American story about learning there's no "I" in team. Lees meer
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The Bright Side
12 september 2023 · 29 min
Broadway star Liana Hunt (Back to the Future) headlines this tale with Polish and Hispanic roots about seeing the bright side, even when things get dark. Lees meer
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Encore: The Star Fruit Tree
5 september 2023 · 21 min
Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Monkey King) headlines this magical Vietnamese tale about the sweet rewards generosity and contentment can bring. Lees meer
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Big news from Rebecca Sheir… plus an exclusive Circle Round story!
31 augustus 2023 · 6 min
Announcing an exciting new way for you to Circle Round with us, support public radio and get some really cool stuff — welcome to the Circle Round Club! Lees meer
Also check out the preview of one of our bonus bedtime stories: a tale we call “The Lighthouse of the Pampas,” from the South American country of Uruguay.
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The Elephant in the Room
29 augustus 2023 · 20 min
Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this Chinese courtroom drama explores truth, justice, and the elephant way. Lees meer
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The Bitter Truth
22 augustus 2023 · 26 min
Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this West African tale shows why dishonesty is definitely not the best policy! Lees meer
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All Tied Up
15 augustus 2023 · 26 min
Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this tale from Borneo features a tiny trickster who untangles a problem by tying it up in knots! Lees meer
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A Biscuit, A Basket
8 augustus 2023 · 26 min
Saara Chaudry (The Muppets Mayhem, Holly Hobby) stars in this tale from India and beyond about good deeds, bad intentions, and biscuits. Lots of biscuits. Lees meer
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The Blizzard Wizard
1 augustus 2023 · 21 min
Vivien Lyra Blair (Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Boogeyman) headlines this story from the indigenous peoples of Siberia about a supernatural spirit with a very cold shoulder. Lees meer
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Encore: The Great Ball Game
25 juli 2023 · 20 min
In this Native American and First Nations tale, William Jackson Harper (The Good Place, Love Life) portrays a tiny creature who teaches the other animals and birds to appreciate what it means to be different. Lees meer
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Encore: A Taste of Honey
18 juli 2023 · 21 min
Hannah Simone (New Girl; Mira, Royal Detective) stars alongside her real-life father Naren Simone in a South Asian tale about the power of self-reliance. Lees meer
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Encore: The Unwelcome Guest
11 juli 2023 · 18 min
Richard Kind (Inside Out, American Dad!) stars in this Middle Eastern folktale about a clever man who teaches his village a thing or two about the dangers of judging a book by its cover. Lees meer
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Encore: The Lion’s Whisker
4 juli 2023 · 14 min
Miles Brown and Marsai Martin (Black-ish) co-star with NPR veteran Ofeiba Quist-Arcton in this Ethiopian story about courage, collaboration, patience, and sibling love. Lees meer
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Buried Treasure - live at KCRW
27 juni 2023 · 25 min
Recorded live at KCRW in Santa Monica, CA, this story with international roots shows how having a soft spot for hard work can pay off -- big time! Lees meer
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Two Moons - live at KCRW
20 juni 2023 · 25 min
Recorded live at KCRW in Santa Monica, CA, this story from Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia gives a whole new meaning to "promising the moon"! Lees meer
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The Bird of a Different Feather - live at Round House Theatre
13 juni 2023 · 22 min
Recorded live at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD, this African tale explains how the guinea fowl got its distinctively speckled feathers. Lees meer
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The Pot of Gold - live at Round House Theatre
6 juni 2023 · 29 min
Recorded live at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD, this tale from the Jewish tradition shows how misplacing our trust can put us in a sticky situation! Lees meer
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Once Upon a Flame - feat. William Mapother
30 mei 2023 · 28 min
Willam Mapother (Lost, On Sacred Ground) headlines this Romanian tale about a story-less man who hopes his tale will end happily ever after! Lees meer
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Earning Peanuts - feat. Pablo Castelblanco & Meredith Holzman
23 mei 2023 · 22 min
Pablo Castelblanco (Alaska Daily, Ganymede) and Meredith Holzman (Alaska Daily, Inventing Anna) headline a story with Burmese and Indian roots about a humble peddler, a magic squirrel, and a golden opportunity. Lees meer
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The Fairy Fort - feat. Taylor Richardson & Alison Wright
16 mei 2023 · 22 min
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. Lees meer
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The First Customer - feat. Stephanie Panisello
9 mei 2023 · 25 min
Stephanie Panisello (What If...?, Ba Da Bean) stars in a Filipino tale about the sweet role kindness can play in achieving your dreams. Lees meer
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Catch You Later - feat. Nazneen Contractor
2 mei 2023 · 23 min
Nazneen Contractor (Holidazed, Star Wars Resistance) plays a cunning barber whose wits are as sharp as her scissors in this clever Bengali tale. Lees meer
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Amos and the Ogre - feat. Fortune Feimster & Tom Papa
25 april 2023 · 26 min
Comedians Fortune Feimster (Good Fortune, FUBAR) and Tom Papa (What a Day!, You're Doing Great!) face off in a contest of brawn versus brains in this tale with roots across Europe, and Latin and North America. Lees meer
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Blowing Hot and Cold - feat. Brittney Johnson
18 april 2023 · 26 min
Broadway performer Brittney Johnson (Wicked) stars in an Estonian story about being able to control the weather -- and the responsibility such power brings. Lees meer
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Encore: The Fishermen’s Leftovers feat. Marc delaCruz
11 april 2023 · 21 min
In this magical tale from Japan, Marc delaCruz (If/Then, Hamilton) plays a lowly cook whose kitchen scraps bring him a golden reward. Lees meer
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A Devil of a Job - feat. Mel Rodriguez
4 april 2023 · 29 min
Mel Rodriguez (The Afterparty, CSI: Vegas) stars in this Ecuadorian tale about a talented architect who has a devil of a time meeting a seemingly impossible deadline. Lees meer
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The Sweet Spot - feat. Tantoo Cardinal & Jonathan Joss
28 maart 2023 · 21 min
Tantoo Cardinal (Killers of the Flower Moon, Three Pines) and Jonathan Joss (King of the Hill, Tulsa King) star in this Wabanaki tale about how people first learned to tap maple trees. Lees meer
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The Dust-Up - feat. Jackie Chung & Louis Ozawa
21 maart 2023 · 25 min
Jackie Chung (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Coming Home Again) and Louis Ozawa (Hunters, Pachinko) star in this rollicking tale from Africa about how the zebra got its stripes and the baboon got its bare bottom. Lees meer
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The Fast Feast - feat. Jon Jon Briones and Kathleen Chalfant
14 maart 2023 · 31 min
We celebrate our 200th episode with two Circle Round alums -- Jon Jon Briones (Ratched, Class of ‘09) and Kathleen Chalfant (The Affair, House of Cards) -- starring in a Jewish tale about how revenge is a dish best served cold. Lees meer
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Written in the Stars - feat. Tallie Medel
7 maart 2023 · 29 min
Tallie Medel (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Cocoon Central Dance Team) headlines this Moroccan Jewish tale about how pursuing your passion can be music to everyone’s ears. Lees meer
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The Unselfish Shellfish - feat. Eric Bauza & Harry Shum Jr.
28 februari 2023 · 24 min
Eric Bauza (Bugs Bunny Builders, Woody Woodpecker) and Harry Shum Jr. (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Crazy Rich Asians) star in an Indonesian story about a bad egg who winds up in a real pickle when he tries having his cake and eating it too. Lees meer
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Encore: Growing Courage ft. Kyla Pratt
21 februari 2023 · 24 min
Kyla Pratt (Call Me Kat, The Proud Family) headlines this Ethiopian story about the power of facing your fears. Lees meer
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The Eagle’s Return - feat. Diana Lee Inosanto & Myrna Velasco
14 februari 2023 · 23 min
Diana Lee Inosanto (The Mandalorian, The Curious Mind of Sebastian) and Myrna Velasco (Elena of Avalor, Trick-or-Treat Scooby-Doo!) star in this Venezuelan story about loyalty, courage, and the supernatural power of friendship. Lees meer
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Donkey Business - feat. Jennifer Hale & Connor Ratliff
7 februari 2023 · 24 min
Jennifer Hale (Stars Wars: The Clone Wars, Mass Effect) and Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) star in this tricky tale about donkeys, ducats, and being a good neighbor. Lees meer
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