Circle Round

By 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 ... more

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How many episodes does Circle Round have?

The podcast currently has 519 episodes available.

Circle Round episodes:

November 04, 2025 Whatever 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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27min
October 28, 2025 The 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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28min
October 21, 2025 The 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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26min
October 14, 2025 The 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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26min
October 07, 2025 The 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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28min
September 30, 2025 Encore: 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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26min
September 23, 2025 The Right Apple | Ep. 298
Academy Award nominee June Squibb (Thelma, Eleanor the Great) headlines a Jewish Turkish story about taking a wrong turn and finding the right prize.
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23min
September 16, 2025 Sundown on Sunday | Ep. 297
Charlet Takahashi Chung (Wylde Pak, Rugrats) stars in a Japanese folktale about a clever farmer who gives herself a helping hand... and foot!
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22min
September 09, 2025 The Round Mossy Stone | Ep. 296
Béchir Sylvain (Jurassic World Rebirth) stars as trickster Anansi in a West African tale about a magic stone, a major trick, and getting a taste of your own medicine.
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25min
September 02, 2025 The First Councilor | Ep. 295
Danielle Panabaker (The Flash) and James Wolk (Mad Men, Happy Face) headline a Swedish tale about an uncertain king, a magic fairy, and a monumental decision.
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28min

FAQs about Circle Round:

How many episodes does Circle Round have?

The podcast currently has 519 episodes available.

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