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'The Golden Flask' | feat. Allison Strong Jan 08, 2019

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Allison Strong (The Week Of) headlines this Incan tale about a brave, magical journey to heal a prince and save a family.

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Encore: 'Cow Wells and Cow Bells' Jan 01, 2019

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We're celebrating Billy Porter's 2019 Golden Globe nomination by bringing back this East African folktale that asks: "Is honesty always the best policy?"

Road Trip Reel: 'Family Ties' Dec 24, 2018

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To make your winter holidays even merrier and brighter, enjoy 90 minutes of your favorite Circle Round episodes about family! Stories include: "The Months of the Year," "Why The Ocean Is Salty," "100 Rooms," "The Lion’s Whisker,""Three Wishes" and "The Skylark."

'The Dancing Goats' | feat. Raul Esparza Dec 17, 2018

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In this Galician folktale, Raul Esparza (Law and Order: SVU, Bojack Horseman, Ferdinand) stars as an aspiring musician who dreams of making the whole world dance.

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'Wit and Wordplay' | feat. 'American Dad's' Rachael MacFarlane and Dee Bradley Baker Dec 11, 2018

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In this clever folktale with roots in the Middle East and Spain, Rachael MacFarlane (American Dad) and Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad) seek a soulmate whose mind is in tune with their own.

'Maya's Feathers' | feat. Vella Lovell Nov 27, 2018

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Vella Lovell (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power) stars as a young woman who learns the power of her words... and how you can't take the meaner ones back once they're out there.

Road Trip Reel: A Feast For Your Ears! Nov 20, 2018

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Whether you're traveling, cooking, or storing leftovers, get ready for scrumptious Thanksgiving listening with 90 minutes of your favorite Circle Round stories about food! Stories included: "Fiona and the Fairies," "When Fish Fly," "Dollars and Scents," "The Perfect Partnership," "A Taste of Honey," and "The Unwelcome Guest."

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'The Unjust Justice' | feat. Jackie Tohn Nov 13, 2018

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Jackie Tohn (G.L.O.W.) stars as a clever grocer who teaches a dishonest judge the importance of being fair and trustworthy.

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'Turtle Island' | feat. 'The Punies' and 'Earth Ranger Emma' Nov 06, 2018

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Circle Round partners with two fellow kids podcasts--'The Punies,' by Kobe Bryant and Canada's 'Earth Rangers,'-- to bring a First Nations folktale to life.

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Encore: 'The Rice Cakes And The Oni" Oct 30, 2018

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Tamlyn Tomita ("The Good Doctor") and Hudson Yang ("Fresh Off The Boat") star in this Japanese story about a mother and son team with a seriously good sense of humor.

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