The Empty Barrel

Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. Comedian Alonzo Bodden (Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Heavy Lightweight) headlines this African legend about how one animal’s mischief created the savanna’s most majestic, magical ... Show More

Circle Round continues our special presentation of WBUR's new podcast, The Midnight Rebellion, with Chapter 3, "Into the Machine." If you have not listened to Chapter 1, go back and start there! The Midnight Rebellion tells the story of a girl on an adventure in a watery world wh ... Show More

Circle Round continues our special presentation of WBUR's new podcast, The Midnight Rebellion, with Chapter 2, "Get Hart." If you have not listened to Chapter 1, go back to the previous episode and start there. The Midnight Rebellion tells the story of a girl on an adventure in a ... Show More

Who has time to think about going to the festival when there are clothes to wash and floors to scrub? This twist on the timeless tale of Cinderella takes listeners to the beautiful coast of Morocco, and gets to the heart of our heroine's real problem. (Hint: a handsome prince isn ... Show More

We are going on a different kind of adventure today. Join Birdie as she goes on an adventure with twins Zavia and Atlas in the Whale of a Tale submarine! 

A hoarder's daughter digs through the past. Performed by Amy Warren, Armando Diaz, Jackie Hoffman, Louis Kornfeld, and Noel Dinneen. Written by Louis Kornfeld, produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

A rebellious teen from a wealthy political family discovers she has an estranged older sister, setting off a journey of self-discovery, defiance, and artistic passion that forces their parents to confront their past mistakes—ultimately redefining the meaning of family.👀Don’t mis ... Show More

Today’s story is about Jimmy and Jill, who go on quite an adventure learning to appreciate what they have. 

<p>She opens up about her journey from finance to full-time creator, the power of storytelling, and what it really takes to be a supportive partner. They also get into the pressure of changing your mind about motherhood, the emotional toll of trying to conceive, and why grief isn ... Show More

A rebellious princess longing for freedom uncovers a web of deception, betrayal, and a shocking family secret—one that changes everything she thought she knew about her past… and her future.👀Don’t miss out✨—watch the story and explore more adventures on our YouTube channel -> St ... Show More

A Japanese Ama diver recounts the story of the love of her life through her daughter. Starring Mayumi Yoshida. Music by Philipp Weigl. Written by Paul Bae (co-creator of The Black Tapes & PNWS). Mixed and engineered by Steve Jin. For more information please visit https://www.theb ... Show More

Chelsea attempts to explore journaling but gets sidetracked by a woman with five kids, a Uber Eats driver actively on a delivery, a toy commercial maker, and more. Food tests are back. 

Princess Merida is a skilled archer and determined to find her own path in life! Along the way, she defies tradition and unknowingly unleashes a beast. Follow along on her quest as she discovers what it truly means to be brave! If you would like to hear more magical Disney storie ... Show More