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The Basilisk’s Stare feat. Nabiyah Be & Evan Whitten Nov 17, 2020

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In this tale inspired by a Polish legend, Nabiyah Be (Black Panther, Daisy Jones & The Six) and Evan Whitten (The Resident, Mr. Robot) face off against a fantastical creature whose gaze turns people to stone.

The Fantastic Fiddle feat. Adam Irigoyen Nov 10, 2020

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This Hispanic tale from the Southwest U.S. stars Adam Irigoyen (Away, Shake It Up) as a fiddler whose magical instrument brings the world to its feet, and the guilty to their knees.

Little Frog’s Big Voice feat. Alex Brightman & Dyllón Burnside Nov 03, 2020

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Dyllón Burnside (POSE, Prideland) and Tony nominee Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice, School of Rock - The Musical) co-star in this Australian story about small critters, giant egos, and why frogs croak.

The Extraordinary Pine Cone feat. Kelly Jenrette & John Carroll Lynch Oct 27, 2020

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Kelly Jenrette (The Handmaid's Tale, Uncorked) and John Carroll Lynch (American Horror Story, The Founder) headline this Estonian/Finnish story about how very far a little generosity can go.

Coyote’s Flame feat. Brittany O’Grady Oct 20, 2020

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In this Native American tale, Brittany O'Grady (Little Voice, Star) plays a cunning creature who uses teamwork to bring light, sun and fire to the dark, cold world.

Encore: Grandfather Stone feat. Diane Rehm and Jonathan Joss Oct 13, 2020

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In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're revisiting this Seneca tale from Season 2 about the origin of stories -- co-starring NPR veteran Diane Rehm and Jonathan Joss (Parks and Recreation, Comanche Moon).

The Glittering Gourd feat. Glenn Fleshler & Corey Stoll Oct 06, 2020

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Corey Stoll (Billions, West Side Story) and Glenn Fleshler (Billions, Joker) bring to life this Brazilian story about the sweetness of humility and the sting of greed.

The Olive Jar feat. Maggie Siff, Santino Fontana & Denim Richards Sep 29, 2020

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Maggie Siff (Billions, Mad Men), Santino Fontana (Tootsie, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and Denim Richards (Yellowstone, The Chickasaw Rancher) co-star in this Northern African/Middle Eastern/Jewish tale about spoiled olives and fresh starts.

Long Hair and the Waterfall feat. Rosalind Chao Sep 22, 2020

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Rosalind Chao (Mulan, The Joy Luck Club) headlines this Chinese tale about a tall mountain, a big radish, and the magic of giving back to your community.