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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Circle Round episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Circle Round for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Circle Round episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
The Upside-Down Tree
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11/07/23 • 19 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.
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Laughing and Crying
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08/20/24 • 26 min
Recorded live at The Athenaeum Center in Chicago, IL, this tale with East Asian and Egyptian roots pits a proud king against a sharp-witted schoolteacher who proves she's nobody's fool.
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Granny Snowstorm
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07/30/24 • 27 min
Recorded live at Town Hall Seattle, this Ukrainian tale follows a sister and brother as they meet the supernatural spirit who brings winter.
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04/14/20 • 19 min
Children's podcast hosts Molly Bloom (Brains On!, Smash Boom Best) and Jane Lindholm (But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids) co-star as twin sisters who reap what they sow in this story with origins in Korea, Tibet, Japan and China.
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Something Fishy
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01/30/24 • 22 min
Jorma Taccone (The Lonely Island, Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse) stars in a tale from Hawaii about a fisherman whose magical gift leads to a fishy situation.
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The Rightful Heir
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04/23/24 • 22 min
Oliver Stark (9-1-1, Into the Badlands) plays a clever king who concocts the perfect plan for telling a good egg from a bad seed.
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04/28/20 • 24 min
Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery, Penny Dreadful) and Anthony Rapp (Star Trek: Discovery, Rent) headline this Middle Eastern/North African tale about sweet figs, bad breath, and the bitter truth.
When you need advice, what kind of advisor do you turn to?
Someone who’s honest? Trustworthy? Supportive?
In today’s story, we’ll meet an advisor who’s none of these things. And the person he’s advising -- a wealthy, powerful sultan -- has no idea!
Our story is called “The Sultan’s Figs.” Versions of this tale originally come from North Africa and the Middle East.
Voices in this episode include Mike DelGaudio, Shazad Latif and Anthony Rapp. Grown-ups, you can see Shazad and Anthony on the CBS All-Access series, Star Trek. You can also check out Shazad Latif in three Netflix shows -- Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Penny Dreadful and Toast of London -- plus the upcoming indie film, Falling For Figaro. Anthony Rapp has starred in dozens of Broadway plays and musicals, including Rent and If/Then, opposite Idina Menzel. He’s the author of the book, Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent.
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Giant Steps
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08/09/24 • 27 min
Recorded live at The Athenaeum Center in Chicago, IL, this tale from the Iraqi Jewish tradition gives a whole new meaning to "putting your best foot forward."
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The Treasured Axe feat. Adrian Martinez
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04/21/20 • 23 min
Adrian Martinez (Stumptown, Lady and the Tramp) stars in this classic folktale about the big treasures a little honesty can bring.
Visit our website, www.wbur.org/circleround and print out our coloring pages!
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What does it mean to be “honest”?
Being “honest” means being truthful in what you do and say - even if it isn’t easy!
In today’s story, we’ll find out why telling the truth can be even more precious than bronze, silver, and gold!
Our story is called “The Treasured Axe.” Versions of this tale come from all over the world, from Greece, Latvia and Russia, to Nigeria, Indonesia and Japan, to China, Thailand and Tibet.
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The Snow Eater
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05/07/24 • 22 min
Cree Summer (Good Times, Abbott Elementary) headlines a Blackfoot legend about fast friends, warm winds, and why bears hibernate during the winter.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Circle Round have?
Circle Round currently has 363 episodes available.
What topics does Circle Round cover?
The podcast is about Story, Kids & Family, Storytelling, Podcasts, Books, Stories For Kids, Kids and Children.
What is the most popular episode on Circle Round?
The episode title 'The Upside-Down Tree' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Circle Round?
The average episode length on Circle Round is 23 minutes.
How often are episodes of Circle Round released?
Episodes of Circle Round are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Circle Round?
The first episode of Circle Round was released on Feb 6, 2018.
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