Circle Round

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Mar 4, 2025 • 21min

Maushop and the Shark

Román Zaragoza (Ghosts) stars in a Wampanoag tale about a gentle giant, a hungry shark, and the power of fun and games.
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Feb 25, 2025 • 20min

Diamonds in the Sky

Kyriana Kratter (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) and Mila Harris (Mary, World-Breaker) headline an out-of-this-world Filipino tale about how the sun and moon came to be.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 24min

The Salmon Famine

Dive into an enchanting tale from the Pacific Northwest, featuring a cunning coyote who embarks on a daring rescue during the 'Salmon Famine.' With shapeshifting skills, he deceives three giant sisters hoarding fish and devises a clever escape plan. The narrative highlights themes of cooperation and sharing, as Coyote faces challenges while ultimately triumphing. Engaging moments from young listeners add a personal touch, inviting reflection on community and generosity.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 23min

The Well of Honor

Recorded live at Symphony Hall with Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast, this Egyptian, Iraqi, Palestinian, Sudanese and Tunisian tale shows the importance of never biting off more than you can chew.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 21min

Encore: The Lumps of Clay

Maulik Pancholy (Phineas and Ferb, Sanjay and Craig) stars in a classic Indian story about a witty royal adviser who finds an ingenious way to bring the truth to light.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 30min

The Zodiac Twelve

Tzi Ma (Five Blind Dates, Interior Chinatown) and Jimmy Wong (Mulan, Wish Dragon) co-star in an action-packed legend about the origin of the Chinese zodiac animals.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 23min

Hot Potatoes

Arlen Escarpeta (Found, The Oath) headlines a tale from southern Africa about stolen spuds and hare-brained schemes.
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Jan 14, 2025 • 30min

The Cobbler’s Soul

John Patrick Amedori (Three Women, Dear White People) headlines an internationally-inspired story about fixing soles and saving souls.
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Jan 7, 2025 • 22min

Encore: Ariana’s Music

Mireille Enos (Hanna, The Killing) headlines this new spin on an ancient Greek legend about an instrument that captivates everyone who hears it – whether they have skin, scales, hair, hides, feathers or fur!
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Dec 31, 2024 • 20min

Encore: Three Clever Brothers

Alexandra Billings (Transparent, Paddleton) stars in a North African, Middle Eastern and central and north-central Asian folktale about the power of a keen eye and a quick mind.

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