Encore: The Tug of War

<p>Podcast luminary Avery Trufelman (99% Invisible, Nice Try!) stars as a generous baker touched by magic in this appetizing episode from the Circle Round archives. </p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3">here</a>.</p> 

<p>This Circle Round favorite starring Story Pirates Podcast hosts Lee Overtree, Peter McNerney and Meghan O'Neill shines a sparkling light on the treasures that come from honesty, integrity and honor.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https: ... Show More

<p>In this whimsical tale from the archives, comedian Margaret Cho (The Margaret Cho, Fresh Off The Bloat) plays a greedy woman who bites off more than she can chew.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3">here</a>.</p> 

Writer/director/executive producer Kirsten Lepore on the Disney+ series I Am Groot—how the second season is “weirder and wilder”; the familial reason for some of Baby Groot’s behaviors; inspiration from silent film stars; and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc ... Show More

The origin of Port and Starboard Victoria Reibel reads stories about Anne Bonny, and Stephen Long's unusual dragon-like steamboat, the Western Engineer. Tamerlane Trio performs original song "Big Ol' Boat" (song recorded by Rob Collier) Quiz time and more! **Correction: in Anne B ... Show More

In honor of National Bird Day, this episode features some great bird stories from history. Victoria Reibel reads the story of Charles Morton, a man who tried to explain the mystery of bird migration with an otherworldly hypothesis. Jason Lawrence reads the tale of Cher Ami, one o ... Show More

Victoria Reibel tells the story of P.T. Barnum and an Egress. Also featured is the tale of John Banvard and his Mississippi Panorama, which was the longest painting in the world. The Tamerlane Trio performs their version of "It's Only a Paper Moon" (song recorded by Rob Collier) ... Show More

This round was so insanely close, even the names were almost identical! It’s Haley vs. Haylene. And, Gary Anthony Williams has the monumental challenge of helping to decide who moves on in the “Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor”...and who goes home. See omn ... Show More

Some listeners might find the themes covered upsetting. 500 Words is back for its 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this final episode Dick and Dom find themselves at the VIP Zoom Party and share this year’s winning stories from 2020's 500 Words Competition. ... Show More

Floella Benjamin is a household favourite for many adults who spent their early years watching her on Playschool in the 1970s & 80’s. Now their children can have the same joyful experience and listen to Floella bring favourite nursery rhymes to life. Each episode features a uniqu ... Show More