logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2017
17m 13s

'Thunder and Lightning' | feat. Yetide ...

Wbur
About this episode
Yetide Badaki ("American Gods") and Dayo Okeniyi ("Shades of Blue") star in this Nigerian folktale about thunder and lightning and how they found their home in the sky. Download a coloring page for this episode here: wbur.org/circleround/coloring-pages Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here.
Up next
Yesterday
Encore: In the Wolf’s Mouth
Jennifer Hale (Stars Wars: The Clone Wars, X-Men ‘97) stars in a Portuguese tale about a big bad wolf and a sharp shrewd owl. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Nov. 05, 2024. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. 
17m 53s
Nov 3
Encore: All The King's Dogs
Jeremy Sisto (Law and Order, FBI) and Rory Culkin (Waco, Halston) co-star in this Hungarian story about two farmers, one wise king, and a whole mess of canines. This Circle Round episode originally was released on Feb. 2, 2021. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar ... Show More
21m 13s
Oct 27
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 mon ... Show More
20m 22s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2023
The Thunderstorm
Omari and Wakeel rush indoors as a thunderstorm hits their neighborhood. Jolting sounds and scary sights fill their afternoon, as the boys experience their first thunderstorm. Their family stays safe indoors. Baba uses this opportunity to share a new perspective on how the lighte ... Show More
13m 23s
Jan 2024
Where does lightning come from?
Grab your raincoat, and join Molly and co-host Lily as they float into the clouds to learn about lightning! They’ll explore how lightning is made and what it takes to stay safe during thunderstorms. To close with a bang, Molly will slip on her Thunderpants and host an electrifyin ... Show More
35m 15s
Mar 2023
Lightning Girl | 114
Cleo loves nature and being outside… except during loud, scary thunderstorms. One night, as a storm rolls past her window, Cleo notices something magical coming from the clouds — or rather, someONE magical. Join us to meet Lightning Girl and her electrifying tales of the sky!List ... Show More
19m 2s
Feb 2020
Sudika-mbambi Pt. 1
They are two brothers known in Angola culture as the thunder Gods—with Sudika-mbambi being the thunder from the east, and his twin brother Kabundungulu the echo of thunder that answers from the west. They were known to destroy demons, defeat monsters, and take whatever they wante ... Show More
47m 11s
Nov 2024
Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind
Today we have an adaptation of an American tall tale written for you by Daniel Hinds. In this story Davy Crockett is bragging about how amazing and brave and wild his wife is but his friend Mike Fink doesn't believe it. Follow along to find out what happens when Davy and Mike Fin ... Show More
17m 15s
Jul 2023
Thunderstorm
<p>The podcast opens with a symphony of distant thunder, rumbling and rolling across the vast expanses of a nocturnal panorama. These soundscapes paint aural pictures of churning clouds, illuminated by the ethereal dance of lightning across the twilight canvas.</p> 
56m 48s
Sep 2025
Thunder and Lightning (Encore)
Originally presented as Episode 31 of Season 14, September 16, 2024 Our story tonight is called Thunder and Lightning, and it’s a story about slowing down and getting comfortable as the rain comes down. It’s also about cinnamon and clove, a candle’s flame reflected in a window pa ... Show More
38m 15s
Aug 2021
Epic Thunderstorm Sounds
Mighty, rolling thunder drums in the sky, as rain patters outside. Want access to an ad-free, 8-hour version of this episode? Try Deep Sleep Sounds Premium free for 7 days: https://sleepsounds.supercast.com/. Create a mix of your favorite sounds and play it for 10+ hours by downl ... Show More
2 h
Sep 2023
Zeus and Baucis
Today's episode is an adaptation of a Greek myth, follow along as Zeus and Hermes teach the wealthy folks in the village of Tyana a lesson about greed. Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardian ... Show More
18m 30s
Oct 2022
Lovestruck
Adrien Behn and Sam Dingman share stories about lightning, love and a certain bodily fluid. Support RISK! on Patreon at Patreon.com/RISK Make a one-time donation to RISK! at PayPal.me/RISKshow Get tickets to RISK! live shows at RISK-show.com/tour Get the RISK! book at TheRISKBook ... Show More
53m 1s