Circle Round
by WBUR
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Audience Interest
- family-friendly content
- folktales from around the world
Podcast Focus
- adapting folktales into plays
- exploring kindness and generosity
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for eight years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- targeted towards families
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 38 chart positions in 38 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Kids & Family#41M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Kids & Family#6300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Kids & Family#34100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · Kids & Family#5330K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Kids & Family#8430K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
799K to 2.4M🎙 Daily cadence·461 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.7M to 8.1M🇺🇸37%🇨🇦12%🇮🇳10%+35 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.5M to 4.5M73K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 25 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Encore: The Cleverest Person in the Room
Sep 8, 2026
Unknown duration
Encore: The Seamstress and the Deev
Sep 1, 2026
Unknown duration
Summer Camp: Top Banana
Aug 25, 2026
Unknown duration
Summer Camp: Crocus-Pocus
Aug 18, 2026
Unknown duration
Summer Camp: The Salmon Famine
Aug 11, 2026
Unknown duration
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/26 |  Encore: The Cleverest Person in the Room | Vanessa Aspillaga (Dora Saves the Snow Princess, Leave the World Behind) stars in this Puerto Rican and Chilean tale about baby basil, cuddly kittens, and how two heads can be better than one. This Circle Round episode originally was released on April 2, 2024. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | — | ||||||
| 9/1/26 |  Encore: The Seamstress and the Deev | Recorded live at Tanglewood with Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast, this Afghan tale follows a savvy seamstress and her chatty kitty on a royally epic adventure. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Aug. 5, 2025. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | — | ||||||
| 8/25/26 |  Summer Camp: Top Banana | Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Tatyana Ali (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Abbot Elementary) and Jack De Sena (Lego Monkie Kid, Avatar: The Last Airbender) headline this Filipino story about getting the upper hand by taking the lower half. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | — | ||||||
| 8/18/26 |  Summer Camp: Crocus-Pocus | Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Jacob Laval (The Unbreakable Boy, John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch) and Amanda Warren (The Night Agent, East New York) headline a Sicilian tale about sowing the seeds of kindness, compassion and crocuses. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | — | ||||||
| 8/11/26 |  Summer Camp: The Salmon Famine | Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Recorded live at The Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR, this high-flying tale explains how the islands of the Philippines came to be. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | — | ||||||
| 8/4/26 |  Summer Camp: The Bird of a Different Feather | Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Recorded live at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD, this African tale explains how the guinea fowl got its distinctively speckled feathers. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | — | ||||||
| 7/21/26 |  Summer Camp: The Snow Eater | Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Cree Summer (Good Times, Abbott Elementary) headlines a Blackfoot legend about fast friends, warm winds, and why bears hibernate during the winter. This Circle Round episode originally was released on May 7, 2024. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | — | ||||||
| 7/14/26 | summer campoutdoors+3 | Jessika VanMark Pellegrino | Circle Round | Welsh | summer campoutdoors+3 | — | 21m 09s | ||
| 7/7/26 | summer campAfrican legend+3 | Alonzo Bodden | Circle RoundWBUR | — | summer campAfrican legend+3 | — | 20m 25s | ||
| 7/2/26 | adventurewatery world+3 | — | WBURThe Midnight Rebellion | — | Midnight Rebellionchildren's podcast+4 | — | 14m 52s | ||
| 7/2/26 | adventurechoices+3 | — | WBURThe Midnight Rebellion | — | Circle RoundThe Midnight Rebellion+4 | — | 5m 50s | ||
| 7/2/26 | adventureinteractive storytelling+3 | Erika Henningsen | WBURThe Midnight Rebellion | — | childrenpodcast+5 | — | 17m 07s | ||
| 6/30/26 | outdoorsIndian legend+3 | Lorna CourtneyShoba Narayan | & JulietAladdin+1 | — | summer campparakeet+5 | — | 20m 16s | ||
| 6/23/26 | outdoorskindness+4 | — | WBURBoston Symphony Orchestra+1 | Boston | summer campoutdoors+3 | — | 28m 22s | ||
| 6/16/26 | summer campoutdoors+3 | Tantoo CardinalJonathan Joss | Killers of the Flower MoonThree Pines+2 | — | summer campWabanaki+3 | — | 22m 01s | ||
| 6/9/26 | summer campTaiwanese tale+3 | Karen Huie | Circle RoundWBUR+4 | — | summer campTaiwanese tale+3 | — | 21m 08s | ||
| 6/2/26 | Lakota folklorestorytelling+3 | Kimberly Guerrero | The Four Winds | Lakota | Circle RoundLakota+4 | — | 23m 49s | ||
| 5/26/26 | storytellingPortuguese tale+3 | Maria-Christina Oliveras | The BalustersCymbeline | — | storytellerMaria-Christina Oliveras+3 | — | 35m 14s | ||
| 5/19/26 | legendraccoon+3 | Marielle HellerJorma Taccone | The Lonely IslandSeth Meyers Podcast+3 | SenecaShawnee | raccoonlegend+5 | — | 20m 33s | ||
| 5/12/26 | Maya talelies+3 | Carolyn MichelleChristopher Rivas | WBURLeader of the Birds | — | Mayatale+5 | — | 21m 12s | ||
| 5/5/26 | children's storyhumility+3 | Hrishikesh Hirway | Circle RoundWBUR+1 | — | roosterhumble pie+3 | — | 14m 54s | ||
| 4/28/26 | supernatural spiritindigenous stories+3 | Vivien Lyra Blair | Obi-Wan KenobiThe Boogeyman | Siberia | Blizzard WizardVivien Lyra Blair+5 | — | 21m 47s | ||
| 4/21/26 | twin brothersenchanted fruit+3 | Edi Gathegi | The Harder They FallFor All Mankind | East Africa | Edi Gathegitwin brothers+3 | — | 29m 12s | ||
| 4/14/26 | French legendorigin of fire+3 | Charlene Amoia | The BreadwinnerHow I Met Your Mother+1 | — | firelegend+4 | — | 18m 03s | ||
| 4/7/26 | multi-cultural legendcoyotes+3 | Sterling K. BrownMandy Moore+1 | This Is UsThat Was Us | — | Swift FoxCoyote Twins+5 | — | 21m 54s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
WBUR is a prominent public radio station based in Boston, known for its high-quality journalism and engaging storytelling. With a commitment to educational and cultural programming, WBUR has established itself as a leader in the podcasting space, particularly for family-friendly content. Circle Round is a unique podcast that transforms global folktales into engaging radio plays, designed specifically for children aged 3 to 103. Each episode, lasting between 15 to 25 minutes, not only entertains but also imparts valuable lessons on themes such as kindness and persistence. The inclusion of interactive activities at the end of each episode encourages meaningful conversations between children and adults, making it a rich resource for family bonding. The podcast reaches a diverse audience, appealing to families looking for quality entertainment that fosters discussion on important values. With an estimated listener base of 2.7 million to 8.1 million, Circle Round delivers both entertainment and educational value, making it a cherished resource for parents and children alike.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 73K
- Total plays: 24M
- Total reviews: 16K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 3.9K
Castbox
- Followers: 20K
- Plays: 1.0M
- Reviews: 316
YouTube
- Subscribers: 30K
- Views: 23M
- Videos: 1.8K
Podcast App
- Followers: 16K
- Reviews: 16K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 3.0K
- Reviews: 33
Audience
kids, seniors, family
Key insights
What the show covers
- adapting folktales into plays
- exploring kindness and generosity
- engaging storytelling for families
- promoting conversations between generations
Audience interests
- family-friendly content
- folktales from around the world
- activities for kids and parents
- life lessons for children
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- targeted towards families
- accessible for young children
- no specific platforms identified yet
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for eight years
- total of 438 episodes
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Circle Round
Peaked at #1 in AE, top 10 in 10 of 38 tracked markets, currently #1 in AE.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| HK | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| United States | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| India | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| PH | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| PE | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| MY | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Canada | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| South Korea | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| TH | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| GR | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Finland | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| Japan | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| SG | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| South Africa | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| VN | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| Australia | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| TW | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| KE | — | #48 | #48 | — |
Chart Positions
38 placements across 38 markets.
Chart Positions
38 placements across 38 markets.