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470 afleveringen, van nieuw naar oud
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The Kernel of Truth - feat. Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jen Cohn & America Young
31 januari 2023 · 31 min
Trinity Jo-Li Bliss (Avatar: The Way of Water, The Garcias), Jen Cohn (Welcome to Chippendales, Star Wars: The Old Republic) and America Young (Barbie, Gotham Knights) star in a classic folktale about the unexpected upside of imperfection. Lees meer
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The Missing Mountainside - feat. Karen Huie
24 januari 2023 · 20 min
In this Taiwanese tale starring Karen Huie (Welcome to Flatch, Abominable and the Invisible City), a town learns the bad taste it can leave when you bite off more than you can chew! Lees meer
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The Wrong Day feat. Liza Lapira & Telly Leung
17 januari 2023 · 22 min
Liza Lapira (The Equalizer, Must Love Christmas) and Telly Leung (Allegiance, Warrior) star in this folktale from Japan about good days, bad days, and the gift that keeps on giving. Lees meer
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Hungry Hippo feat. Scott Lawrence
10 januari 2023 · 22 min
Scott Lawrence (Star Wars Resistance, Vader Immortal) stars in this African legend about how the hippopotamus came to be the decidedly distinctive creature it is today. Lees meer
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Encore: The Great Acorn Robbery
3 januari 2023 · 21 min
Katy Mixon (American Housewife, Minions) and Diedrich Bader (American Housewife, Veep) headline this Seneca tale about an industrious squirrel and the sneaky critters who pilfer her prized acorns. Lees meer
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Encore: The Three-Legged Pot
27 december 2022 · 22 min
Comedian Aparna Nancherla (The Standups, Corporate) stars as a rambunctious cooking vessel in this Danish and Middle Eastern story about generosity and greed. Lees meer
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The Parakeet’s Promise feat. Lorna Courtney & Shoba Narayan
20 december 2022 · 19 min
Broadway stars Lorna Courtney (& Juliet) and Shoba Narayan (Aladdin) face off in this Indian legend about a tiny bird who opens up a farmer’s eyes in a big way. Lees meer
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Strong Mind and Kind Heart feat. Christopher Sean
13 december 2022 · 27 min
Christopher Sean (Star Wars Resistance, Gotham Knights) stars in this Vietnamese tale about two friends, one dream, and the infinite value of a true heart. Lees meer
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The Looking Glass feat. Steve Coulter, Mark Gagliardi & Linedy Genao
6 december 2022 · 26 min
Steve Coulter (Shotgun Wedding, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella), and Mark Gagliardi (Blood and Treasure, Drunk History) star in this Spanish and Portuguese story about how true beauty is only skin deep. Lees meer
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Encore: Nilsa and the Troll
29 november 2022 · 21 min
In this favorite tale from the archives, Raegan Revord (Young Sheldon) plays a generous young woman who proves that small gestures of kindness can make a big difference. Lees meer
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The Scholar’s Reward feat. Summer Bishil & Michael Maliakel
22 november 2022 · 24 min
This Indian tale starring Summer Bishil (The Magicians, Four Samosas) and Michael Maliakel (Aladdin on Broadway) tells how the first chess game came to be, while teaching a powerful lesson about the ripple effects of our actions. Lees meer
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Like Oil and Water feat. Michelle Ang
15 november 2022 · 19 min
In this courtroom tale with roots in Chinese lore, Michelle Ang (The Bad Batch, Riddle Me This) plays a wise judge who proves that dishonesty and justice just don't mix. Lees meer
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The Most Fabulous Fur Of All feat. Q’orianka Kilcher
8 november 2022 · 24 min
In this Cherokee story, Q'orianka Kilcher (Yellowstone, Dora and the Lost City of Gold) plays a clever rabbit who craftily tries pulling the wool — and fur — over everyone’s eyes. Lees meer
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The Wheat and the Chaff feat. Christopher Rivas
1 november 2022 · 26 min
In this tale with Finnish roots, Christopher Rivas (Call Me Kat, Brown Enough) plays a sly fox who tricks a pair of bullies into reaping what they sow. Lees meer
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The Sorcerer’s Offer feat. Alondra Delgado, Amber Nash, & Bill Ratner
25 oktober 2022 · 26 min
Inspired by a tale from Armenia, this story starring Amber Nash (Archer, How To Ruin The Holidays), Bill Ratner (Family Guy, G.I. Joe), and Alondra Delgado (All American, Is Mejor to Say ADIÓS) shows how small risks -- and acts of kindness -- can pay off in big ways. Lees meer
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The Banana Split feat. Jim Conroy & Amirah Vann
18 oktober 2022 · 19 min
Amirah Vann (A Jazzman’s Blues, Underground) and Jim Conroy (Jellystone, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman) star in this Panamanian tale about a slow, steadfast tortoise who teaches a swift, stingy monkey about sharing. Lees meer
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Encore: The Fantastic Fiddle
11 oktober 2022 · 24 min
In this favorite tale from the archives, Adam Irigoyen (Away, Shake It Up) plays a fiddler whose magical instrument brings the world to its feet, and the guilty to their knees. Lees meer
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Finding the Light feat. Kennedy Kanagawa
4 oktober 2022 · 19 min
Kennedy Kanagawa (Into The Woods) plays a young man who brings light to a dark world in this tale with roots in Alaska Native and First Nations legends. Lees meer
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Chameleon’s Contest feat. Jonica Booth & Jay Pharoah
27 september 2022 · 21 min
Jonica Booth (Rap Stuff) and Jay Pharoah (Out of Office, Saturday Night Live) co-star in this West African tale about a clothing-obsessed goddess and a crafty, colorful chameleon. Lees meer
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The Little Blue Pebble feat. Bret Shuford & Stephen Hanna
20 september 2022 · 28 min
In this magical story with roots all over the world, Broadway performers Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna (Broadway Husbands) play farmers who receive a little magic that leads to big transformations! Lees meer
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One Wish (feat. Boston Symphony Orchestra)
13 september 2022 · 26 min
Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this tale with Indian, Irish, and Jewish roots proves that wishes can come true —sometimes all at once! Lees meer
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Fair-Feathered Friends (feat. Boston Symphony Orchestra)
6 september 2022 · 22 min
Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this Burmese folktale imagines why the thrush's colors are in its voice, not its feathers. Lees meer
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Fighting Like Cats and Dogs (feat. Boston Symphony Orchestra)
30 augustus 2022 · 29 min
Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this Korean tale offers an enchanting explanation about why cats and dogs don’t get along. Lees meer
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Encore: Long Hair and the Waterfall (feat. Rosalind Chao)
23 augustus 2022 · 24 min
Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this Korean tale offers an enchanting explanation to why cats and dogs don’t get along. Lees meer
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The Golden Advice feat. Kate Siegel
16 augustus 2022 · 28 min
Kate Siegel (Midnight Mass, The Time Traveler’s Wife) plays a struggling farmer who learns the true value of wisdom in this tale with origins in Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Scotland, Wales, and the Jewish tradition. Lees meer
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The Tale of Koala's Tail feat. Kaniehtiio Horn
9 augustus 2022 · 27 min
Kaniehtiio Horn (Letterkenny, Reservation Dogs) stars in an Aboriginal Australian tale about a koala whose overbearing pride makes her lose her pride and joy! Lees meer
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The Princess and the Bee feat. Duchess Sarah Ferguson & Suzie McGrath
2 augustus 2022 · 24 min
Duchess Sarah Ferguson of York (Storytime with Fergie) and Suzie McGrath (Star Wars Resistance, The Punies) star in this charming tale about the importance of having a sound, sensible head, and a warm, fuzzy heart. Lees meer
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Encore: Curious Boots feat. Colin Hanks
26 juli 2022 · 25 min
Colin Hanks (Life in Pieces, Jumanji) stars as a precocious little brother whose curiosity earns him a royally big reward in this Norwegian adventure story from the Circle Round archives. Lees meer
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A Trio of Tricks feat. Della Saba
19 juli 2022 · 24 min
Della Saba (Zootopia, Physical) headlines an Indonesian and Malaysian tale about a teeny-tiny trickster who outsmarts the other animals with her big wit. Lees meer
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Pulling Strings feat. Bashir Salahuddin
12 juli 2022 · 20 min
Bashir Salahuddin (Top Gun: Maverick, South Side) stars in a Ghanaian tale about legendary eight-legged trickster Anansi, and why all spiders have narrow waists. Lees meer
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A Song for the Spirits feat. Krys Marshall
5 juli 2022 · 26 min
Krys Marshall (For All Mankind) stars in a West African story about an honest fisherwoman, a haunted forest, and a flute with value beyond compare. Lees meer
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Encore: Rabbit’s Wish (feat. Ryan Michelle Bathé)
28 juni 2022 · 21 min
In this season-3 story with roots in West Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, Ryan Michelle Bathé (This Is Us, First Wives Club) plays a clever Rabbit who discovers that power and strength aren't just about physical size. Lees meer
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Encore: The Gloomy Pine Tree (feat. Mykal-Michelle Harris)
21 juni 2022 · 21 min
Mykal-Michelle Harris (Mixed-ish) stars as a discontented sapling in this classic "grass is always greener" tale from our third season. Lees meer
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Encore: Little Frog’s Big Voice (feat. Alex Brightman & Dyllón Burnside)
14 juni 2022 · 20 min
Dyllón Burnside (POSE, Prideland) and Tony nominee Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice, School of Rock - The Musical) co-star in this Australian story from the archives about small critters, giant egos, and why frogs croak. Lees meer
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Encore: The Wind Catcher
7 juni 2022 · 23 min
Tony Award winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables) headlines this Marshallese tale from our fourth season about how the first sailboat came to be. Lees meer
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The Neverending Stories feat. Anjali Bhimani & Adriyan Rae
31 mei 2022 · 23 min
Anjali Bhimani (Special, Ms. Marvel) and Adriyan Rae (Chicago Fire, The Game) co-star in this Korean, Cambodian, and Kazakh tale about the importance of spreading stories far and wide. Lees meer
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Katya the Quick feat. Etai Benson & Susannah Flood
24 mei 2022 · 26 min
Susannah Flood (Life and Beth, Birthday Candles) and Etai Benson (The Band's Visit, Company) star in this Jewish folktale about a clever, quick-witted woman who uses her brilliant brainpower to save her family. Lees meer
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Misery Loves Company feat. Hrishikesh Hirway, Joshua Malina & Samin Nosrat
17 mei 2022 · 19 min
Samin Nosrat (Salt Fat Acid Heat, Home Cooking), Hrishikesh Hirway (Home Cooking, Song Exploder), and Josh Malina (The West Wing, Chutzpod) star in this Ukrainian and Polish tale about what happens when misery loves company so much, it actually comes to life. Lees meer
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After Midnight feat. Fiona Glascott & David Morse
10 mei 2022 · 22 min
David Morse (John Adams, How I Learned To Drive) and Fiona Glascott (Fantastic Beasts, Julia) star in this Irish tale about a magical creature who helps a young woman avoid hard work, until the tables are turned. Lees meer
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The Early Bird feat. Megan Boone & Jazmyn Simon
3 mei 2022 · 19 min
Jazmyn Simon (Ballers, Most Perfect You) and Megan Boone (The Blacklist, The Underground Railroad) play competing birds in this Native American story about the surprising ways that slow and steady can win the race. Lees meer
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Encore: The Golden Flask
26 april 2022 · 25 min
Allison Strong (The Week Of) headlines this Incan tale from our second season about a brave, magical journey to heal a prince and save a family. Lees meer
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Friends in High Places feat. Mario Cantone & Denise Crosby
19 april 2022 · 23 min
Mario Cantone (And Just Like That, Surf's Up) and Denise Crosby (Star Trek: The Next Generation) star in this folktale about how the giraffe got its long neck, and how the rhino got an unexpected ally! Lees meer
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Of Beans and Bunnies feat. Efren Ramirez
12 april 2022 · 25 min
Efren Ramirez (Napoleon Dynamite, Lightyear) portrays a beloved trickster who lives by his wits—and uses them to outwit others—in this folktale from the Spanish-speaking world. Lees meer
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The Troupe of Ten feat. Malia Baker, Kelly Jenrette & Kenny Leu
5 april 2022 · 23 min
Malia Baker (The Baby-Sitters Club, Are You Afraid of the Dark), Kelly Jenrette (The Handmaid's Tale, All-American: Homecoming) and Kenny Leu (A Shot Through the Wall, Midway) headline a story about a troupe of actors who always bring down the house, until they're nearly brought down themselves. Lees meer
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Poor Rich feat. Michael Cerveris & Patrick Page
29 maart 2022 · 21 min
Broadway stars Michael Cerveris (The Gilded Age, Fun Home) and Patrick Page (The Gilded Age, Hadestown) star in a Ukrainian folktale that shows there's more to wisdom than meets the eye. Lees meer
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Queen of the Forest feat. Mari Heller & Jorma Taccone
22 maart 2022 · 16 min
Actors, directors and real-life couple Marielle Heller (The Queen's Gambit, MacGruber) and Jorma Taccone (MacGruber, The Lonely Island) headline a tale about bossy bullies and itsy-bitsy underdogs. Lees meer
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The Lumps of Clay feat. Maulik Pancholy
15 maart 2022 · 20 min
In this classic Indian tale, Maulik Pancholy (Phineas and Ferb, Sanjay and Craig) plays a wonderfully wise adviser who finds an ingenious way to bring the truth to light. Lees meer
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The Magic Touch feat. Edi Gathegi
8 maart 2022 · 28 min
Edi Gathegi ("The Harder They Fall," "For All Mankind") stars in this East African story about twin brothers, enchanted fruit, and the magic of an open heart. Lees meer
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Encore: Share and Share Alike
1 maart 2022 · 19 min
Glynn Washington (Snap Judgment) and Tiffany Boone (Hunters, Nine Perfect Strangers) star in this favorite folktale from season one, about a lazy bear who isn't big on sharing, until he meets a clever rabbit. Lees meer
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Coyote's Wild Ride feat. Alan Tudyk
22 februari 2022 · 20 min
Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien, Rogue One) plays a wily coyote desperate to show the world just how ultra-mega-super-spectacular he is -- or thinks he is, anyway! Lees meer
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