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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 Wild Goose Chase
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12/10/24 • 27 min
Recorded live at Symphony Space with a star-studded cast, this magical tale inspired by Ukrainian and Russian lore follows a kindly tailor as he embarks on an unforgettable chase.
2 Listeners
The Spotted Goat
Circle Round
08/06/24 • 29 min
Recorded live at Town Hall Seattle, this tale with Palestinian and Lebanese roots suggests that when somebody gets your goat, don't be shy about putting them on the spot!
2 Listeners
The Upside-Down Tree
Circle Round
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.
2 Listeners
The Face-Off
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10/22/24 • 19 min
Actor Kelly Jenrette (All American: Homecoming, The Handmaid’s Tale) and producer/actor Lamar Richardson (Appropriate, Merrily We Roll Along) co-star in a Shona legend that proves how big strength can come in little sizes.
2 Listeners
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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1 Listener
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.
1 Listener
Granny Snowstorm
Circle Round
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.
1 Listener
The Hiding Place
Circle Round
10/01/24 • 26 min
Broadway's Aaron Bartz, Erik Christopher Peterson and Cara Ricketts (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) headline a Jewish and Egyptian story about a high-stakes game of hide and seek.
1 Listener
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.
1 Listener
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.
1 Listener
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FAQ
How many episodes does Circle Round have?
Circle Round currently has 385 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 Spotted Goat' 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 Dec 31, 1969.
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