'Chief Know-It-All' | Circle Round 97

<p>In this story from the Zulu people of South Africa, Marshall Escamilla (Tumble: A Science Podcast for Kids) and Avi Nash (The Walking Dead, Hosea) star as brothers who are as different as sweet and sour.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="h ... Show More

<p>Public radio and podcast veteran Tonya Mosley (Here and Now, Truth Be Told) plays a clever turtle determined to outwit the local bully in this whimsical tale inspired by stories told in Ghana.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur ... Show More

<p>Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb (A Simple Trick to Happiness, Feel What U Feel) discovers the true meaning of goodness, virtue and honor in this folktale originally from Mexico. </p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://w ... Show More

Director Bradley Cooper discusses his new film, Maestro, with fellow Director Todd Phillips in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses working with Bernstein’s children and how he was given the project, the practice that went into major performa ... Show More

<p>On this episode of <em>Our American Stories</em>, Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph shares this vivid story about how he helped the ladies who lived on LA's notorious Skid Row.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate">Support the show</a> (https://www.ourameric ... Show More

<p>Singer, songwriter, producer, and actor Steven Van Zandt aka Little Steven is perhaps best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. But the talented musician also co-founded the band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, as well as his solo act, Little Steven & ... Show More

Direct from Toronto - the city that started it all - Kat and Dom welcome the multi-talented athlete/actor/restaurateur Isaiah Mustafa, who plays New York City’s not-so-talented “dog detective” Luke Garroway. He recounts his revealing audition story, the moments on set that made h ... Show More

Bill Callahan has a deep pocket of stories to tell. Standing outside his home, he performs a few of them with guitarist Matt Kinsey and trumpet player Derek Phelps.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy 

Director Sean Durkin discusses his new film, The Iron Claw, with fellow Director Catherine Hardwicke in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how he aimed to make a complex narrative exploring the absence of grief, filming with live wrestling ... Show More

<p>Lee talks to actor and singer Lilli Cooper (star of the new Story Pirates bedtime show <em>Sleep Squad</em>) about growing up in a family of performers and her professional journey, including her role as Sandy Cheeks in <em>SpongeBob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical</em>.</p> ... Show More

If you like your movies lavish, dreamy and dripping in nostalgia, you could do a lot worse than turn to the work of Italian director Luca Guadagnino. Luca is a filmmaker with a sensitive touch - capable of making the very specific set of circumstances in the stories he tells seem ... Show More