Ahmed Mawas, an actor known for his roles in Human Resources and Rescuing Christmas, plays a king in this tale from Persia. A candlemaker entrusts his life savings to the judge, only to find out they have been stolen. The king steps in, disguised as a stranger, to help the candlemaker. The king uncovers a previous cheating incident involving the judge through a talented tailor. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the Circle-Round community.

Comedian Negin Farsad and economic journalist Stacey Vanek Smith face off in a battle of wits, telling the story of Nastrudin's clever tricks. From outwitting a boastful merchant to smuggling dockeys, this tale with roots in North America, China, and the Middle East is full of lessons in humility and creative problem-solving.

Kel Mitchell, known for Good Burger 2 and Kenan and Kel, plays a hungry rhino with a gift for trickery and poetry in this African tale. Animals in a drought-ridden Savannah struggle for food. Rhino's surprise discovery solves his hunger problem, but he secretly enjoys the fruits from a magical tree, leaving the other animals disappointed. They confront Rhino and accuse him of being selfish, ending his trickery.

Maulik Pancholy and Nikesh Patel headline this Indian folktale about a missing diamond ring in a palace vault, with a hint of magic and a guilty attendant. Kids share their favorite CircleRound stories.

A live recording in Boston transports listeners to northern Germany as Gretchen and Freya navigate their daily lives. Gretchen encounters small green people in a clearing filled with spruce trees and discovers a magical phenomenon while collecting spruce cones. She seeks the help of the forest folk to cure her sick mother and successfully heals her. The podcast concludes with expressions of gratitude and a tradition of keeping silver spruce cones.

Actress Christina Anthony and Tony winner Lindsay Mendez play a horse and rider in an enchanted tale. They catch a thief destroying a cornfield. Valentina encounters a talking rainbow-colored horse, brings corn back to life, and surprises her sisters. Valentina fulfills her promise to the horse and asks it to grant three wishes to someone in need.

Brittany O'Grady stars in a Native American tale about Coyote's mission to bring fire to a dark world. Coyote and her friends devise a plan to steal fire from the fire beings. Coyote encounters the fire beings firsthand while her friends help her pass the fire stick. They successfully bring fire to the world and celebrate. The podcast also features children sharing their favorite Circle Round stories and discussing their favorite moments.

Helen Hong shares a tale about imagination and effort affecting supply and demand. The podcast explores the concept of supply and demand through a lemonade stand example and tells a folktale about Yuna starting her own business. It highlights the importance of imagination and innovation on the road to success. Eunice learns from a businesswoman and comes up with a new idea after seeing a flower shop with less beautiful blossoms. Yuna's hard work and determination lead her to achieve her goal of buying a house and bringing her parents.

A Chinese tale about a mysterious guest, a raging storm, and the true fruits of kindness. Maylene encounters a man who turns out to be the yellow dragon in disguise. Maylene and her grandfather face a flood during a storm, only to wake up to a peaceful morning. They witness the surprising benefits of the flood on their land. The podcast emphasizes kindness, introduces an instrument, and encourages listener engagement.

Aasif Mandvi and Madhur Jaffrey star in an Indian story about a wise king, a generous shoemaker, and a priceless pair of shoes. The shoemaker's struggles, disappointment, and eventually, kind act towards a beggar leads to an unexpected opportunity as the official royal shoemaker. Listeners also share their favorite Circle Round stories.