Circle Round
WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 to 25-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence ...
AI overview.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 …
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On the show
- Edi Gathegi1 ep
- Charlene Amoia1 ep
- Sterling K. Brown1 ep
Also: Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, George Salazar, Samantha Béart, Krassimira Belev, Christian Hebel, Meena Harris, Vivien Lyra Blair, Hrishikesh Hirway, Karen Huie, Kimberly Guerrero, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Marielle Heller, Jorma Taccone, Carolyn Michelle, Christopher Rivas, Jessika Van
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
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Total monthly reach
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By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · Kids & FamilyHOME#4836K to 4.4M
- 🇮🇳India · Kids & Family#534K to 180K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · Kids & Family#322K to 116K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Kids & Family#1019K to 100K
- 🇦🇪AE · Kids & Family#19.7K to 51K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
959K to 5.1M🎙 ~2x weekly·461 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.9M to 10M🇺🇸87%🇮🇳4%🇰🇷2%+4 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.1M to 5.6M43K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/27/26 |  The Sweetest Sounds | NPR's Rachel Martin (Up First, Enlighten Me) and Ayesha Rascoe (Weekend Edition, Up First) co-star in a Hungarian tale about a violinist, a wizardess, and listening to the music of your heart. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Oct. 17, 2023. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | 20m 22s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 |  Encore: Little Cu | Desmin Borges (You're The Worst, Utopia) plays a tiny bird with an ever-growing ego in this playful story with roots in Mexico and Puerto Rico. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Sept. 15, 2020. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | 23m 26s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 |  Encore: The Polka-Dotted Pigeon | Adam Goldberg (The Equalizer) stars in this Portuguese tale about ambitions, imposters, and making the feathers fly! This Circle Round episode originally was released on March 12, 2024. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | 28m 44s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 |  Encore: A Biscuit, A Basket | Saara Chaudry (The Muppets Mayhem, Holly Hobby) stars in this tale from India and beyond about good deeds, bad intentions, and biscuits. Lots of biscuits. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Aug. 8, 2023. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | 26m 14s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 |  Encore: The Hiding Place | Broadway's Aaron Bartz, Erik Christopher Peterson and Cara Ricketts (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) headline a Jewish and Egyptian story about a high-stakes game of hide and seek. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Oct. 1, 2024. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | 26m 54s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 |  Encore: The Round Mossy Stone | Béchir Sylvain (Jurassic World Rebirth) stars as trickster Anansi in a West African tale about a magic stone, a major trick, and getting a taste of your own medicine. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Sept. 9, 2025. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | 25m 15s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 |  Encore: The Stork King | Julian Lerner (The Wonder Years, Alma's Way) stars in a Ukrainian tale about how high-flying risks can pay off in the end. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Oct. 3, 2023. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. | 29m 09s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | folktalecollaboration+3 | Vanessa Aspillaga | Dora Saves the Snow PrincessLeave the World Behind | Puerto RicanChilean | Cleverest Personbasil+3 | — | 26m 22s | ||
| 9/1/26 | Afghan taleseamstress+3 | — | WBURBoston Symphony Orchestra+1 | Afghanistan | seamstressdeev+5 | — | 28m 48s | ||
| 8/25/26 | summer campoutdoors+3 | Tatyana AliJack De Sena | Circle RoundWBUR+4 | — | summer campoutdoors+3 | — | 26m 14s | ||
| 8/18/26 | summer campoutdoors+3 | Jacob LavalAmanda Warren | The Unbreakable BoyJohn Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch+2 | Sicilian | summer campoutdoors+3 | — | 20m 56s | ||
| 8/11/26 | summer campoutdoors+3 | — | WBURThe Lion's Roar | Portland, ORPhilippines+1 | summer campoutdoors+3 | — | 19m 53s | ||
| 8/4/26 | summer campAfrican tale+3 | — | WBURCircle Round Summer Camp+2 | Bethesda, MD | summer campAfrican tale+3 | — | 22m 49s | ||
| 7/21/26 | summer campoutdoors+4 | Cree Summer | Circle RoundWBUR+1 | Blackfoot | summer campCree Summer+5 | — | 22m 38s | ||
| 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 | ||
| 3/31/26 | friendshipcommunity+3 | — | WBURA Tale of Two Neighbors | Cleveland, OH | friendshipneighbors+3 | — | 20m 42s | ||
| 3/24/26 | Japanese storyfacing fears+3 | — | Copper and Dumplings | Cleveland, OH | ClevelandJapanese story+5 | — | 24m 16s | ||
| 3/17/26 | teamworkBrazilian story+3 | George Salazar | WBURThe Laughing Canoe | — | George SalazarThe Laughing Canoe+3 | — | 20m 22s | ||
| 3/10/26 | sorcerytrouble+3 | Samantha Béart | Baldur's Gate 3Star Wars: The Old Republic | SudanEgypt+1 | sorceresstrouble+5 | — | 25m 28s | ||
| 3/3/26 | Romani taleviolin+3 | Krassimira BelevChristian Hebel | The TherapyThe Beech-Wood Box | — | violinRomani tale+3 | — | 24m 40s | ||
| 2/24/26 | children's literaturemythology+3 | Meena Harris | Maya's Big QuestionKamala and Maya's Big Idea | ShoshoneShasta+1 | Meena Harrischildren's author+4 | — | 17m 26s | ||
| 2/18/26 | Buddhist storyhelping others+3 | — | Boston Symphony OrchestraDown the Garden Path | TibetIndia | BuddhismTibet+5 | — | 25m 13s | ||
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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 8 of 41 tracked markets, currently #1 in AE.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| South Africa | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| South Korea | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| United States | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| SG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| India | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| HK | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Brazil | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| MY | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| NG | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Canada | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| TH | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| RO | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| KE | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| TR | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| Japan | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| VN | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| Italy | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| Spain | — | #38 | #38 | — |
Chart Positions
41 placements across 41 markets.
Chart Positions
41 placements across 41 markets.