Milk from a Bull

Summary

Circle Round Podcast Episode Summary: "Milk from a Bull"

Introduction

In the August 12, 2025 episode of Circle Round, titled "Milk from a Bull," host Rebecca Scheer weaves an enchanting tale inspired by folktales from India, Siberia, Mongolia, and the Philippines. Recorded live at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, this episode features a stellar cast and a magnificent musical accompaniment by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The story delves into themes of ingenuity, perseverance, and the triumph of wit over deceit.

Setting the Stage

The story unfolds in a grand palace beside a rippling river, where a benevolent king reigns. Central to the palace's harmony is Sai, the wise and beloved royal advisor, portrayed with warmth and wisdom. Sai has served the royal family loyally, first advising the king's father and now the current monarch. However, the tranquility of the palace is disrupted by Dr. Dev, the king's medical advisor, whose envy sets the plot in motion.

Dr. Dev’s Scheme

Dr. Dev, portrayed with a mix of arrogance and cunning by Omar Effendom, harbors ambitions to usurp Sai's position. Dissatisfied with his current role, he devises a plan to force Sai into retirement by presenting him with an insurmountable challenge. During a conversation at [05:05], Dr. Dev declares:

Dr. Dev [06:15]: "The King will only get better if he drinks a healthy heaping Helping of milk from a bull."

This bizarre prescription—a task that defies logical possibilities—sets Sai on a desperate quest, as it's biologically impossible to obtain milk from a male bovine.

Sai’s Dilemma and Neera’s Insight

Conflicted by Dr. Dev’s demand, Sai seeks counsel from his daughter, Neera, a resourceful and intelligent young woman voiced by Marielle Heller. Neera quickly discerns Dr. Dev’s ulterior motives. At [10:25], Neera confronts her father:

Neera [10:26]: "The King is supposed to drink milk from a bull and he wants you to bring it to him?"

Realizing the absurdity of the task, Neera devises a plan to uncover the truth behind Dr. Dev's dubious cure.

Exposing Dr. Dev’s Deception

Equipped with dirty laundry items—blankets, a washboard, and wooden paddles—Neera sets a clever trap. As detailed at [14:17], she creates a ruckus near Dr. Dev's room to draw him out:

Neera [15:03]: "I came to the river to wash them."

Caught in her own web of lies, Dr. Dev is exposed when Neera challenges his claim that a bull can produce milk, paralleling it with the impossibility of a male animal bearing young. At [16:16], Neera articulately dismantles his deception:

Neera [16:32]: "If a bull can make milk, then why can't a male have a baby?"

This confrontation culminates with the king arriving and witnessing the unraveling of Dr. Dev’s plot. The enraged king banishes Dr. Dev from the palace, as recounted at [17:42]:

The King [17:42]: "Dr. Dev, is that true?"

Neera’s Second Challenge and Triumph

Impressed by Neera’s ingenuity, the king decides to test her further. He presents her with another seemingly impossible task: fitting an entire cabbage into a narrow-necked jar without altering its form. Initially perplexed, Neera employs her creativity over three months to accomplish this feat. At [22:12], she reveals her method:

Neera [22:22]: "I planted some cabbage seeds... the seedling grew into a cabbage... and once the cabbage filled the entire jar, I cut off the stem and brought it here."

Ascension to Royal Advisor

The king, recognizing Neera's exceptional wit and problem-solving abilities, appoints her as the new royal advisor, succeeding Sai. This transition marks a new era for the kingdom, highlighting the value of intelligence and innovation. Sai gracefully steps down, proud of his daughter's accomplishments, as noted at [23:51]:

Sai [23:51]: "I've been ready for years, your majesty. And I couldn't think of a more suitable replacement."

Notable Quotes

• Dr. Dev [06:15]: "The King will only get better if he drinks a healthy heaping Helping of milk from a bull."
• Neera [16:32]: "If a bull can make milk, then why can't a male have a baby?"
• Neera [22:22]: "I planted some cabbage seeds... the seedling grew into a cabbage... and once the cabbage filled the entire jar, I cut off the stem and brought it here."
• Sai [23:51]: "I've been ready for years, your majesty. And I couldn't think of a more suitable replacement."

Cast and Musical Accompaniment

The episode features a distinguished cast:

• Michael Bobbitt as the King: A theater director and playwright known for his dynamic performances.
• Marielle Heller as Neera: An acclaimed director and actress bringing depth to the role of Sai’s clever daughter.
• Omar Effendom as Dr. Dev: A versatile actor portraying the villainous medical advisor.
• Jorma Taccone as Sai: Member of the Lonely Island comedy trio, delivering warmth and wisdom.

Complementing the narrative is the musical prowess of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by composer Eric Shyamalonis. The ensemble, including Kathy Basrak on viola and Chris El Chico on clarinet, enriches the story with a vibrant auditory backdrop.

Conclusion and Activity

"Milk from a Bull" is a testament to the power of creativity and intelligence in overcoming challenges. As Neera demonstrates, thinking beyond conventional boundaries can lead to extraordinary solutions. The episode concludes with an engaging activity encouraging listeners to create their own whimsical combinations, fostering imagination and critical thinking.

Listener Feedback

Listeners shared their favorite Circle Round stories, highlighting the show's broad appeal and the impactful storytelling that resonates across ages. From "The Farmer and the Cow" to "The Fantastic Fiddle," each tale nurtures important values and sparks meaningful conversations between children and adults.

Final Thoughts

Circle Round continues to enchant its audience with stories that are not only entertaining but also educational and thought-provoking. "Milk from a Bull" exemplifies the show's mission to adapt folktales into rich, engaging radio plays that inspire and delight listeners of all ages.

For more stories, activities, and to join the Circle Round Club, visit WBUR.org/circleround.

Transcript

[Rebecca Scheer]

Hi, Rebecca Scheer here. Before we get to our story, exciting news. Circle Round is going back on tour with live recordings across the United States. Our first stop Sunday, October 5th in Parker, Colorado at the Pace center and Circle Round Club. Members are invited to a special post show meet and greet with me and composer Eric Shimalonis. Get your [e-mail] circleround and click on events. We're announcing more tour stops soon, so stay tuned. We look forward to circling Round with you live.

[Dr. Dev]

WBUR podcasts Boston.

[Rebecca Scheer]

This Circle Round episode was recorded in August 2025 at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. To be first in line for upcoming Circle Round events, including our annual Tanglewood recording, join the Circle Round Club Grown Ups, Sign up your superfan today and support the public media podcast you [e-mail] circleroundclub and now on with the story. Think about the last time you faced a challenge. How did you try and tackle it? Sometimes to overcome challenges, we have to get creative and think in unexpected and unconventional ways. It's what we call thinking outside the box. We're about to meet a woman who doesn't just think outside the box. She thinks inside the jar. Rebecca I'm Rebecca Scheer and welcome to Circle Round live at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts. Today our story is called Milk from a Bull. It's inspired by tales from the Asian countries of India, Siberia, Mongolia and the Philippines. Joining me on stage is a star studded cast of actors Michael Bobbitt, Marielle Heller, Omar Effendom and Jorma Taccone. Providing musical accompaniment under the direction of our own Eric Shyamalonis is a world class ensemble from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Kathy Basrak on viola, Rachel Childers on horn, Chris El Chico on clarinet, Clint Foreman on flute, Ben Levy on double bass and Suzanne Nelson on bassoon. So circle around everyone for milk from a bowl. Inside a grand palace beside a rippling river, there lived a king. The king had throngs of devoted servants at his beck and call, and his favorite was his royal advisor, Sai, a wise old man with wrinkly, crinkly skin, wispity white hair and rickety crickety legs. Sy had first been advisor to the king's father, and after so many decades working in the palace, the aged fellow was ready to retire.

[Sai]

It isn't that I wish to leave you, your Majesty, but at my age I'm ready to slow down, take it easy, spend more time with my daughter. I'm sure you'll find someone worthy to Replace me?

[The King]

But sigh. How could I ever replace you? You're as sharp as a pin, as clever as a fox, as bright as a brand new penny.

[Sai]

I'm not exactly brand new anymore, sire. In fact, I'm so old that when I was in school, there was no such thing as history class.

[The King]

Very funny. And yet it feels like just yesterday that my father first hired you. I was still a teeny tiny boy. But I'll never forget all the tests he made you pass before bringing you on the riddles he made you answer the puzzles he had you solve.

[Sai]

Your father was very thorough. He wanted to make sure he hired the best of the best.

[The King]

And clearly he did. Which is why I can't lose you, Si. Not yet.

[Sai]

All right, your majesty. How about this? I will keep my position as Royal Advisor until you find a replacement. Something tells me my successor will be every bit as smart and clever as I am. And a whole lot newer to boot.

[Rebecca Scheer]

The King wasn't the only one who held Psy in high regard. Everyone in the palace adored him. Or almost everyone. The King's medical advisor, Dr. Dev, wasn't a fan. Mainly because he wanted Satan sized job.

[Dr. Dev]

I don't understand how that fossil is still working in this palace. Nor do I understand why I waste my time advising the King on medical matters when I should be advising him on all matters. After all, I'm super smart. I'm seriously savvy. I'm superlatively sophisticated. I'm incredibly advanced in the all important art of alliteration. I would be a much better Royal advisor than Sai ever could be. I must find a way to take his place.

[Rebecca Scheer]

One spring day, the King came down with a stomach flu. And Dr. Dev came up with an idea. He waited till the King was napping, then asked Psy for a quick word.

[Dr. Dev]

Sai, I know you and the King are very close, so I want you to know I. I am doing everything in my power to conquer this malevolent, malicious malady that's making our magnificent monarch so miserable.

[Sai]

I appreciate the sentiment, Doctor, and the alliteration, but isn't it just a stomach bug? Won't it eventually work its way out of the King's system?

[Dr. Dev]

That is precisely what an amateur would say. I, however, am an expert, an authority, an ace. And this appears to be a very special stomach bug. One that requires a very special medicine.

[Sai]

And what would this very special medicine be?

[Dr. Dev]

Well, according to my rigorous research, my scrupulous studies, and my in depth analysis, the King will only get better if he drinks a healthy heaping Helping of milk from a bull.

[Sai]

Milk from a bull?

[Rebecca Scheer]

Cy cupped a weathered hand over his ear.

[Sai]

Did you say milk from a bull? My ears aren't what they used to be.

[Dr. Dev]

That is precisely what I said. Si. You must bring the King milk from.

[Sai]

But that's absurd. You get milk from a cow because a cow is female, so she's also a mammal. So female mammals are the ones who give birth, then make milk to nurse their young.

[Dr. Dev]

Says you. As far as I'm concerned, the only hope for curing our King is. Is the milk, as I said. From a bull. And you must fetch it.

[Sai]

I must fetch it? Why must I fetch it?

[Dr. Dev]

Because the King orders you to. But. But. But.

[Sai]

But you're the doctor. Why don't you get the King his bull's milk?

[Dr. Dev]

Because I am needed here. Given that I'm such an expert, an authority. An. What was the other alliterative appellation I used before?

[Sai]

An ace.

[Dr. Dev]

Right. Given all that, I must spend the night in the guest room near the King's chambers in case our sickly sovereign needs me. So you must bring His Majesty the bull's milk buy first thing tomorrow.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Psy's head was spinning. The King's father had presented countless tricky puzzles back when Psy first applied for the job. But this puzzle seemed downright impossible.

[Sai]

Dr. Dev, if the King wishes me to bring him milk from a bull, then it is my duty to oblige. However, might I check with him first?

[Dr. Dev]

Nope. Nah. No. Negative. The King requires rest and dare not be disturbed. So be on your way, Si. And take care. Ta ta. Toodle oo.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Sa gave his creaky old shoulders a shrug and tottered out of the palace. It was nearing dinner time and his daughter Neera was expecting him at their cottage. The moment he trudged through the door, the keen woman sensed something was wrong.

[Neera]

Father, what's the trouble? You're. Your brow is all wrinkled and your shoulders are slumped.

[Sai]

My brow is always wrinkled and my shoulders are always slumped. Neera, I'm an old man. That's why I keep trying to convince the King I should retire. Though as of tomorrow, I may very well be fired.

[Neera]

No wonder you look so upset. Tell me what happened.

[Rebecca Scheer]

So Sy joined Neera at the table and told her all about the King's stomach flu and its curious so called cure.

[Dr. Dev]

Wait.

[Neera]

Are you serious? The King is supposed to drink milk from a bull and he wants you to bring it to him?

[Sai]

That's what Dr. Dev says.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Neera paused. She had encountered Dr. Dev a handful of times. He had always struck her as shady. And his obsessive incorporation of alliteration was infinitely irritating.

[Neera]

Father, you just mentioned that Dr. Dev is sleeping in the guest room near the king's chamber tonight. That room faces the river, does it not?

[Sai]

It does. It's all the way on the far corner and has a wonderful view of the water. Why do you ask?

[Neera]

Because I think I know how to help you. Hang on a sec.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Neera hurried to the closet and pulled out a basket of dirty laundry. She removed the soiled shirts, skirts and skivvies until all the basket held was a bundle of blankets. Then she tossed in a metal washboard along with the wooden paddles she used to scrub and beat stains out of wet clothing and linens.

[Neera]

Father, I'm heading out for a while. Do you mind eating dinner alone tonight?

[Sai]

Not at all, Neera. But tell me, the dirty blankets, the washboard, the laundry paddles. What scheme are you cooking up with that brilliant brain of yours?

[Neera]

Let's just say that by the end of the night, all your problems will be solved. Because with help from these items, I am going to take the bull by the horns and reveal Dr. Deb's bull's milk cure for what it truly is. A cock and bull story.

[Rebecca Scheer]

What is Neera planning? Will she succeed in divulging Dr. Dev's duplicity? We'll find out after a quick break. What are Circle Round listeners saying about the Circle Round Club, the newest membership opportunity for superfans like you? Here's a taste.

[Mason]

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[Rebecca Scheer]

Grown ups get your Circle Round superfan signed up [e-mail] CircleRoundClub I'm Rebecca Scheer. Welcome back to Circle Round, live at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts. Today, our story is called Milk from a Bowl. Before the break, Dr. Dev gave Psy, the royal advisor, an impossible task. To cure the king's stomach flu, the wise old man must fetch milk from a bull. When Sai's daughter Neera heard the story, she knew the jealous doctor was up to no good. So she grabbed a bundle of dirty blankets, a metal washboard and two wooden laundry paddles and brought them to the palace. Neera walked along the river that ran beside the building. It was late at night and the moon's silvery reflection rippled on the surface.

[Neera]

Let's see. Father said that Dr. Dev's room is all the way on the far corner, which Means it must be that one.

[Rebecca Scheer]

She paused beneath a darkened window. Then, one by one, she took her dirty blankets, dipped them in the river and beat them against the metal washboard with her paddles. Loudly. Within moments, a glow of light flooded the doctor's room. The window burst open and there he was, wearing a nightcap, a dressing gown and an outraged expression. Oy.

[Dr. Dev]

You down by the river. What's with all the ruckus?

[Neera]

Oh, good evening, Dr. Dev. It's Neera. Sai's daughter.

[Dr. Dev]

Neera, what on earth are you doing down there?

[Neera]

Isn't it obvious? I'm doing laundry. I'm dipping these blankets in the river. Then using my wooden paddles to beat them against the washboard till they're clean. It's a common method these days.

[Dr. Dev]

I know how to do laundry. But why are you doing it here and now in the middle of the night?

[Neera]

I'm afraid it couldn't wait. You see, a short while ago, right around dinner time, my father had a baby.

[Dr. Dev]

Pardon? Your father had a what?

[Neera]

A baby. But when I went to swaddle the infant, I realized there were no clean blankets in the the house. So I came to the river to wash them.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Dr. Dev rolled his eyes.

[Dr. Dev]

Goodness gracious, Neera. Are you trying to make a fool of me or are you a fool? Because whoever heard of a male having a baby? There's not one male mammal in this world that's able to give birth. It's the females that give birth and nurse their young with milk.

[Neera]

Oh, is that so?

[Rebecca Scheer]

Yes.

[Neera]

Well, that's funny. Because earlier today, didn't you tell my father that the King was ordering him to fetch milk from a bull? If a bull can make milk, then why can't a male have a baby?

[Rebecca Scheer]

Dr. Dev fell silent. His cheeks burned. Psy's meddling daughter had trapped him in his own trick. But before he could muster a defense.

[The King]

What's all this nonsense about me ordering Psy to fetch milk from a bull?

[Rebecca Scheer]

Another window flew open and there was the King. His brow knotted with anger.

[The King]

Dr. Dev, explain the meaning of this.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Now Dr. Dev opened his mouth to speak.

[Dr. Dev]

Oh, the King's here. Good.

[Rebecca Scheer]

But he couldn't quite find the words. So Neera intervened.

[Neera]

Your Majesty, since a cat seems to have gotten the doctor's tongue, I will explain. My name is Neera. My father is Sai, your royal advisor. It appears that Dr. Dev was trying to trick my father and scare him into retiring by giving him a puzzle he could never solve.

[The King]

But why?

[Neera]

Because Dr. Dev has always wanted my father's Job?

[Rebecca Scheer]

He.

[Neera]

He was hoping my father would quit and he would be next in line.

[The King]

Really? Dr. Dev, is that true?

[Dr. Dev]

Uh, I mean, what is true?

[The King]

I'll take that as a yes. So how about this? Since you are so eager to abandon your post as medical advisor, I shall allow you to do so permanently. Go pack your bags, Dev. I never want to see you in this palace again.

[Rebecca Scheer]

The disgraced doctor let out an alliterative interjection.

[Dr. Dev]

Blast. Blimey, botheration.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Then slammed the window and stormed away.

[Dr. Dev]

I'm so upset.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Once Dev was gone, the king flashed Neera a grin.

[The King]

You know, Neera, speaking of your father, he does keep threatening to retire, but. But I dare not let him. After all, where will I ever find a suitable replacement? My royal advisor needs to be sharp as a pin, as clever as a fox, as bright as a brand new.

[Rebecca Scheer]

The king stopped short. For all at once, it occurred to him, perhaps he had already found a suitable replacement right here. The way Neera outsmarted the doctor, it was clear she had inherited size, weakness, wisdom and wit. But the king had to be sure. So, just like his father before him, he decided to issue a test.

[The King]

Neera, now that you have foiled the Doctor's evil plot, or dare I say, his sinister scheme, I'd love to give you something. Catch.

[Rebecca Scheer]

He leaned down and tossed something out the window. When Neera reached up to catch it, she discovered it was a jar. A large glass jar with a narrow opening at the top.

[Neera]

I appreciate the gift, sire, but what is this jar for?

[The King]

It's for an assignment. I want you to take this jar, Neera, and bring it back to me. With an entire cabbage inside.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Neera cocked her head.

[Neera]

An entire cabbage inside? You want me to bring you an entire cab inside this jar?

[The King]

Mm, I do. However, there are a few rules. First, the jar must be just as it is right now. Not cracked, broken or splintered in any way. And second, the cabbage must be whole, not chopped, shredded, sliced or diced. Much as I enjoy a good coleslaw, I want the cabbage intact.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Neera examined the jar. The neck was too narrow to stuff a head of cabbage inside. It was too narrow to stuff her fingers inside. However, she was intrigued by the King's challenge and eager to answer it.

[Neera]

Very well, your Majesty. I will do as you request, but this task may take some time. I shall return when I can.

[Rebecca Scheer]

The king was on tenterhooks as he waited for Nera to come back. A week passed, and Sai watched with amusement as his boss anxiously paced around the palace.

[The King]

When will Neera come back, sir?

[Sai]

I know not, your Majesty.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Then another week went by.

[The King]

Oh, when will Neera come back? Si.

[Sai]

I know not, your Majesty.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Then a month.

[The King]

When will Neera come back? Sigh.

[Sai]

I know not, your Majesty.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Then another month.

[The King]

When will Neera come back? Sigh.

[Sai]

I know not, your Majesty.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Then another.

[The King]

When will Neera come?

[Sai]

I told you, your majesty. I know not. This is my daughter's challenge, not mine. I'm staying out of it.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Time marched on, and after three whole months, Nera finally returned. Sai and the king were in a meeting when Neera marched into the room. The second the king saw her, his jaw hit the floor.

[The King]

Oh my goodness.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Because cradled in her hands was the large glass, narrow necked jar he had given her three months ago. And stuffed inside that jar was an entire head of cabbage.

[Neera]

I believe you've been waiting for this, your majesty.

[The King]

Yes, I have. But how did you do it? How did you fit a whole cabbage inside this jar?

[Neera]

Well.

[Rebecca Scheer]

She flashed a sly smile.

[Neera]

I began by going to our garden and planting some cabbage seeds. When the first seedling began to sprout, I took the jar and turned it upside down on the dirt, right over the sprout, and there it stayed. I watered the soil around the jar from time to time. And since the glass was clear, the seedling got plenty of sun. So eventually, the seedling grew into a cabbage. And once the cabbage filled the entire jar, I cut off the stem and brought it here.

[Rebecca Scheer]

Sai and the king stared at Neera. Then they stared at each other. Then they laughed.

[Sai]

That is utterly ingenious.

[The King]

Extremely inventive.

[Sai]

Undeniably inspired.

[The King]

Entirely innovative.

[Sai]

Absolutely exceptional.

[The King]

Altogether. What's another alliterative appellation?

[Rebecca Scheer]

I could use another alliter. Altogether enterprising.

[The King]

Thank you. Altogether enterprising. Which nearer is why I want to ask you something. Will you do me the honor of becoming my new royal advisor after your father is ready to retire? Of course.

[Sai]

Ah, I've been ready for years, your majesty. And I couldn't think of a more suitable replacement.

[Neera]

Thank you, father. And thank you, sire. The answer is yes.

[Rebecca Scheer]

As you can pray. Probably guess. Nero went on to advise the king with honesty, insight, wisdom and imagination. And the king grew to trust her judgment completely. Because the notion of this sharp, clever, bright woman leading him astray was even more absurd than the notion of getting milk from a bowl. Now it's your turn. Milk from a bowl is a preposterous ingredient, and you can brainstorm even more unlikely items by playing mix and match. Find some index cards and write a different noun on each one, a different person, place or thing. Divide the cards into two piles. Draw one card from each pile and read each noun out loud, connecting them with the phrase from a so if one card says bubbles and the other says banana, you would say bubbles from a banana. Keep reading your silly combinations until you're out of cards or until you're exhausted from laughing. This week's story, Milk from a Bowl, was adapted by me, Rebecca Scheer. It was edited by Dean Russell. Our composer is Eric Shyamalonis, who conducted our players from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Kathy Basrak on viola, Rachel Childers on horn, Chris El Chico on clarinet, Clint Foreman on flute, Ben Levy on double bass and Suzanne Nelson on bassoon. Our actors at Tanglewood were Michael Bobbitt, Marielle Heller, Alex Omar Effendom and Jorma Taccone. Michael Bobbitt is a theater director, choreographer, playwright and the executive director of Mass Cultural Council. His plays and musicals include Make Way for Ducklings, Jumanji Caps for Sale, Bob Marley's Three Little Birds and Mirandi and Brother Wind. Marielle Heller has directed such films as the Diary of a Teenage Girl, starring Kristen Wiig and Alexander Skarsgrd, can youn Ever Forgive me? Starring Melissa McCarthy, and a beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks. She co starred on the hit TV series the Queen's Gambit. Jorma Taccone is a writer, actor, director, musician and comedian much adored by fans as part of the comedy trio the Lonely Island. He's author of the children's book Little Fox and the Wild Imagination, and you can hear him on the Lonely island and Seth Meyers podcast. Omar Effendom has performed the world over as a rapper and poet. From the Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles to the FIFA World cup festivities in Doha, his Off Broadway hit Little Syria explores life in America's first Arab American neighborhood. Circle Round's artist is Sabina Hahn. Sabina has made a black and white coloring page for all of our Circle Round stories and you can print them out and color them in Grown Ups. Visit our website WBUR.org CircleRound and click on coloring pages. Circle Round is a production of WBUR Boston's NPR Foreign. I'm Rebecca Shear. Thanks for circling Round with us. Now that you've made it to the end of this Circle Round episode, we want to know what's your favorite Circle Round story? Thousands of fans just like you have been telling us about the Circle Round stories they like best. Take a listen. Maybe one of their favorites is one of yours, too.

[Mason]

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[Rebecca Scheer]

Did someone mention a story you've missed? Not to worry, grown ups. You can find all of our Circle Round stories, plus links to the Circle Round Club, picture books, coloring pages, and oh so much more on our website, WBUR.org CircleRound.