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Porcupine’s Plan feat. Jacob Laval
15 februari 2022 · 20 min
Jacob Laval (John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch, Unbreakable Boy) plays a super savvy critter with a sharp body and even sharper mind in this Siberian folktale about taking advantage of hospitality. Lees meer
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The New Neighbor feat. Melora Hardin & Michael Zegen
8 februari 2022 · 19 min
Michael Zegen (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Boardwalk Empire) helps Melora Hardin (The Bold Type, The Office) get her literal and figurative "just desserts" in this tricky tale about two very different neighbors. Lees meer
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A Coconut a Day feat. Jayne Houdyshell
1 februari 2022 · 21 min
Tony Award winner Jayne Houdyshell (The Humans, The Music Man) stars in this Burmese tale about honesty, honor, and a highly coveted coconut tree. Lees meer
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Tiddalick Drinks Up feat. Izaac Wang
25 januari 2022 · 17 min
Izaac Wang (Clifford the Big Red Dog, Raya and the Last Dragon) plays a tiny eel who teaches a big frog an even bigger lesson in this laugh-out-loud legend from Australia. Lees meer
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Plowing the Road feat. Kimiko Glenn
18 januari 2022 · 21 min
Kimiko Glenn (My Little Pony, Orange is the New Black) learns the wonders of wisdom that old age can bring in this touching tale with roots in Japan, Laos, Mongolia, Slovenia, Romania, Russia and Haiti. Lees meer
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The Wiser Adviser feat. Elaine Hendrix, Devyn McDowell, Mark Pellegrino
11 januari 2022 · 23 min
Elaine Hendrix (Dynasty, The Parent Trap), Mark Pellegrino (Supernatural, American Rust), and Devyn McDowell (Annette, The Good Nurse) star in this Jewish and Persian tale about how fortune can change in the blink of an eye. Lees meer
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Encore: The Beggar and the Baker’s Daughter
4 januari 2022 · 21 min
In this whimsical tale from the archives, comedian Margaret Cho (The Margaret Cho, Fresh Off The Bloat) plays a greedy woman who bites off more than she can chew. Lees meer
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Encore: All That Glitters
21 december 2021 · 21 min
This Circle Round favorite starring Story Pirates Podcast hosts Lee Overtree, Peter McNerney and Meghan O'Neill shines a sparkling light on the treasures that come from honesty, integrity and honor. Lees meer
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Encore: The Dozen Loaves of Bread
21 december 2021 · 20 min
Podcast luminary Avery Trufelman (99% Invisible, Nice Try!) stars as a generous baker touched by magic in this appetizing episode from the Circle Round archives. Lees meer
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Encore: The Tug of War
14 december 2021 · 19 min
Does bigger always mean stronger? Oscar nominee & children's author Quvenzhané Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild, Annie) stars in this amusing folktale from the Circle Round archives. Lees meer
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Treasure Mountain feat. Boston Symphony Orchestra
7 december 2021 · 24 min
Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this tale from China explores the true riches in life. Lees meer
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The Bags of Seeds feat. Boston Symphony Orchestra
30 november 2021 · 19 min
Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this Vietnamese origin story imagines how a very important grain first came to earth. Lees meer
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Lookalike Falls (feat. Boston Symphony Orchestra)
23 november 2021 · 23 min
Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this tale from Mexico explores wisdom, folly, and everything in between. Lees meer
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Encore: The Very Busy Fairies
16 november 2021 · 19 min
In this zany Celtic tale from the archives, when fairies come to help Parker Bates (This Is Us) with his chores, he discovers the spirited creatures are far more trouble than they're worth. Lees meer
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The Bright Yellow Hat feat. Jona Xiao
9 november 2021 · 25 min
Jona Xiao (Raya and the Last Dragon, Hightown) plays a flower peddler who makes gardens and goodness grow in this story with Chinese, Tibetan, Japanese, Moroccan, French, Canadian, and Peruvian roots. Lees meer
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Clear as a Bell feat. Carla Hall
2 november 2021 · 19 min
Chef, author, and TV personality Carla Hall (Carla and the Christmas Cornbread, Holiday Baking Championship) plays a sly, surprising judge in this courtroom tale with roots in China and the Ozarks. Lees meer
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Catching Fire feat. Lilli Cooper & Chuck Cooper
26 oktober 2021 · 17 min
Broadway stars and father-daughter duo Chuck Cooper ("The Life," "Trouble In Mind") and Lilli Cooper ("Tootsie," "SpongeBob SquarePants") headline this West African adventure tale about using your inner spark to change the world. Lees meer
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The Persimmon Sisters feat. Tennille Read
19 oktober 2021 · 18 min
In this story with Jewish, Arab, and Korean origins, Tennille Read (SurrealEstate, Workin' Moms) plays a young woman who learns the true meaning of sisterly love. Lees meer
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Encore: The Woman in the Moon
12 oktober 2021 · 20 min
In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we bring back a favorite tale from the archives: Irene Bedard (Pocahontas, Ralph Breaks the Internet) stars in an Alaska Native story about the out-of-this-world power that comes when we work together. Lees meer
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Getting Skunked feat. Terrence Terrell
5 oktober 2021 · 18 min
Terrence Terrell (B Positive, Giants) stars in this Native American tale about a gentle giant who brings night and day to the world, and gives a certain striped critter its telltale scent. Lees meer
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Fools Thrush In feat. Anthony Alabi
28 september 2021 · 18 min
Anthony Alabi (Family Reunion, black-ish) headlines an Oneida and Mohawk story about how one of the most beautiful bird songs of all came to be. Lees meer
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Night and Day feat. MASUMI
22 september 2021 · 24 min
Actor/singer-songwriter MASUMI (Yakuza Princess) headlines this magical tale from the Yoruba people about how night came to a world of endless day. Lees meer
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The Red Velvet Purse feat. Elisa Donovan
14 september 2021 · 19 min
Elisa Donovan (Clueless, Sabrina the Teenage Witch) plays a judge who puts honesty on trial in this tale with Chinese, Indian, Ethiopian, and Romanian roots. Lees meer
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The Friend Ship feat. Carra Patterson
7 september 2021 · 21 min
Carra Patterson (Turner & Hooch, Jitney) stars in a tale from Japan about a woman with enough generosity to last a lifetime, and a man with enough greed to sink a ship. Lees meer
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Encore: The Fire On The Other Side Of The World
31 augustus 2021 · 21 min
We wrap up the summer with another listener favorite: a Cherokee tale in which Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons, Oil and Water) plays a feisty, creative spider who proves that power and strength aren't always about physical size. Lees meer
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The Laughing Canoe feat. George Salazar
17 augustus 2021 · 20 min
George Salazar (Be More Chill, Superstore) plays a wise-cracking waterborne vessel in this Brazilian story about the extraordinary things teamwork can bring. Lees meer
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Encore: The Chattering Clams
10 augustus 2021 · 19 min
This week we bring back a listener favorite: Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz (hosts of "Wow in the World") star in a whimsical Native American tale about the dangers of gossip. Lees meer
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The Laws of Nature feat. Mo Rocca
3 augustus 2021 · 20 min
Mo Rocca (CBS Sunday Morning, Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!) headlines this eco-conscious Estonian/Finnish tale about conservation, courtesy, and how actions speak louder than words. Lees meer
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Encore: Sir Luck and Mister Riches
27 juli 2021 · 24 min
In this favorite tale from the archives, comedian/kids' author Michael Ian Black (I'm Worried, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop) and actor/director David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer, Medical Police) believe they know the secret to what makes people truly happy. Lees meer
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The Patched-Up Coat feat. Peter Sagal
20 juli 2021 · 19 min
NPR's Peter Sagal (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!) stars in this Russian story about how fantastically priceless a little generosity can be. Lees meer
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Encore: The King's Face
13 juli 2021 · 20 min
Broadway stars Derrick Baskin (Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and Brandon Uranowitz (An American in Paris, Burn This) play a curious king and clever farmer in this tale with roots in Russia, Italy, India, Greece, Africa and Iran. Lees meer
This episode was originally released on October 22, 2019.
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The Mountain Guardian feat. Alonzo Bodden & Audrey Hsieh
6 juli 2021 · 25 min
Audrey Hsieh (Here Today, Mixtape) and Alonzo Bodden (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Who's Paying Attention) headline this Tibetan tale about two family members who are rewarded appropriately by a stone lion, one for her generosity and one for his greed. Lees meer
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Encore: The Magpie With Salt On Her Tail
22 juni 2021 · 22 min
Rachael Harris (Lucifer, Suits) and Taran Killam (Nature Cat, Saturday Night Live) star in this special encore episode about a young man who learns that -- with a little hard work -- dreams can come true. Lees meer
This episode was originally released on December 19, 2017.
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Encore: The Princess and the Egg
15 juni 2021 · 20 min
In this enchanting tale from the archives, Amber Stevens West (Happy Together, Run the World) stars as a globe-trotting princess who works hard to keep her promises. Lees meer
This episode was originally released on October 23, 2018.
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Encore: The Goat in the Garden
8 juni 2021 · 16 min
In this favorite episode from the archives, Ray Magliozzi (Car Talk) plays a stubborn goat who inadvertently reminds us that true heroes comes in all shapes and sizes. Lees meer
This episode was originally released on January 23, 2018.
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Encore: Sweet Corn and Clever Rabbit
1 juni 2021 · 20 min
In this favorite episode from the archives, Eris Baker (This Is Us) plays a tricky rabbit who presents her fellow animals with an offer they can't refuse. Lees meer
This episode originally released April 9, 2019.
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She Tells Seashells feat. Joaquina Kalukango
25 mei 2021 · 22 min
Tony Award nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play, One Night in Miami) stars in this Zulu tale from South Africa about how stories came to the world. Lees meer
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The Unfair Share feat. Jon Huertas & Faith Salie
18 mei 2021 · 22 min
Jon Huertas (This Is Us, Initiation) and Faith Salie (CBS Sunday Morning, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me) headline this folktale about a generous queen, a cunning farmer, and a devious gatekeeper who takes more than his fair share. Lees meer
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The Missing Knight feat. Sarah, Duchess of York & Jason Mantzoukas
11 mei 2021 · 27 min
Duchess Sarah Ferguson of York (Storytime With Fergie) and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made, Housebroken) play a crafty queen and scheming advisor who face off in an unforgettable game of chess. Lees meer
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The Bearded Lake feat. Owen Teale
4 mei 2021 · 22 min
Owen Teale (Game of Thrones, Dream Horse) stars in this Welsh legend about a desperate farmer who becomes too greedy for his own good. Lees meer
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Encore: 100 Rooms
27 april 2021 · 20 min
In this favorite episode from the archives, seven-time Emmy-Award winner Ed Asner (Up, The Mary Tyler Moore Show) plays a wise father who challenges his daughters to solve a tricky challenge by thinking outside the box. Lees meer
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Growing Courage ft. Kyla Pratt
20 april 2021 · 23 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 Giant’s Causeway feat. Alison Wright
13 april 2021 · 21 min
Alison Wright (Snowpiercer, The Americans) stars as a wise and witty Irish giant who proves she's colossal in both size and smarts. Lees meer
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The Fire Within feat. Maz Jobrani
6 april 2021 · 19 min
Comedian and actor Maz Jobrani (Pandemic Warrior, Back To School With Maz Jobrani) plays a wise man with an on-fire imagination in this clever tale from Turkey, Balochistan, India, Ethiopia, Kenya, the West Indies, and the Hispano community of New Mexico. Lees meer
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The Governor’s Puzzle feat. Tiffany Espensen
30 maart 2021 · 23 min
Tiffany Espensen (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Kirby Buckets) stars in this Chinese folktale about thinking outside the box and inside the boat. Lees meer
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Encore: The Queen's Gift
23 maart 2021 · 18 min
This favorite episode from our archives is in loving memory of an actor you've heard in numerous Circle Round stories, including this one: Delores King Williams. Lees meer
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Mangoes in the Middle feat. Utkarsh Ambudkar
16 maart 2021 · 17 min
In this tale from India, Utkarsh Ambudkar (Brittany Runs a Marathon, We Are Freestyle Love Supreme) plays an ingenious royal advisor who cunningly proves the true owner of a fruitful treasure. Lees meer
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Counting Crocodiles feat. Tiya Sircar
9 maart 2021 · 19 min
In this playful tale from Indonesia and Malaysia, Tiya Sircar (Star Wars Rebels, The Good Place) plays a cunning mouse deer who teaches a cantankerous crocodile a lesson. Lees meer
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The Uncommon Offering feat. Ruthie Ann Miles
2 maart 2021 · 24 min
Tony Award Winner Ruthie Ann Miles (The King and I, All Rise) stars in this Paraguayan story about giving the most rare and precious gift of all. Lees meer
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The Red Leather Shoes feat. Madhur Jaffrey & Aasif Mandvi
23 februari 2021 · 23 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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