Circle Round
WBUR
Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 to 25-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.
- 24 minutes 36 secondsBirbal's Barrels | Ep. 308
Ravi V. Patel (Animal Control, LEGO Masters Jr.) headlines this Indian tale about distinguishing need from greed with help from grain, gold, and a barrel of lies.
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9 December 2025, 8:00 pm - 20 minutes 32 secondsThe Underestimated Beetle | Ep. 307
Recorded live in Charlotte, NC, this Brazilian tale pits a round-rumped, fleet-footed critter against a teeny-tiny insect in a surprisingly high-flying race.
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2 December 2025, 8:00 pm - 20 minutes 28 secondsA Sticky Situation | Ep. 306
Recorded live in Charlotte, NC, this Japanese legend about a rhyming pine tree puts a (literally) sappy new spin on "poetic justice."
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25 November 2025, 8:00 pm - 33 minutes 44 secondsHow the Turkey Got Its Gobble | Ep. 305 (A Podcast Turducken with Terrestrials and Wow in the World)
Fellow kidcasts Terrestrials and Wow in the World join us for a story-stuffed special about smart chickens, mysterious duck quacks, and how the turkey got its gobble.
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18 November 2025, 8:00 pm - 22 minutes 22 secondsLittle Peacock’s Plumage | Ep. 304
Alfred Hsing (Train Dreams, The Book of Boba Fett) stars in a Chinese legend about a kind bird, a mystical fairy, and the magic of giving.
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11 November 2025, 8:00 pm - 26 minutes 51 secondsWhatever You Like | Ep. 303
Recorded live at Symphony Hall with Boston Symphony Orchestra members and a star-studded cast, this story with roots in Jewish and Indian lore proves that when you weigh your words, they can be worth their weight in gold!
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4 November 2025, 8:00 pm - 27 minutes 39 secondsThe Sunlight Tree | Ep. 302
Recorded live at Symphony Hall with Boston Symphony Orchestra members and a star-studded cast, this Swedish tale sheds magical light on kindness, caring, and letting roots run deep.
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28 October 2025, 7:00 pm - 25 minutes 37 secondsThe Tree of Love | Ep. 301
Real-life couple Paige Davis (Trading Spaces, Pen Pals) and Patrick Page (The Gilded Age, Archduke) headline a Greek legend about two people whose love is so strong, they find a divine way to stay together forever.
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21 October 2025, 7:00 pm - 25 minutes 36 secondsThe Stone Horse | Ep. 300
Recorded live in Parker, CO, this Chinese adventure story shows how kindness and hard work can breathe new life into anything... including stone!
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14 October 2025, 7:00 pm - 27 minutes 55 secondsThe Palace of Cats | Ep. 299
Recorded live in Parker, CO, this magical Palestinian tale introduces you to wisecracking elders, wayward felines, and the unexpected rewards generosity can bring.
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7 October 2025, 7:00 pm - 25 minutes 14 secondsEncore: The Scholar’s Reward
Summer Bishil (The Magicians, Four Samosas) and Michael Maliakel (Aladdin on Broadway) star in an India tale about the first chess game and the surprising ripple effects of our actions.
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