Encore: 'The Lute Player'
This Russian and European folktale stars real-life husband and wife Paul Sparks (House of Cards, Sweetbitter) and Annie Parisse (Friends From College) as a king who's taken prisoner, and a queen whose...
18 Feb 202021min
The Rooster in the Sky feat. Rachel Matthews
In this adventure story with roots in Russia, Hungary and the Middle East, a magical rooster rewards Rachel Matthews (Frozen 2) for her fearless persistence and precious friendship. Sign up for our ...
11 Feb 202022min
The True Mother feat. Alex Landi
In this Japanese tale, Alex Landi (Grey's Anatomy, Insatiable) plays a wise judge who finds an ingenious way to determine the real mother of a bouncing baby boy. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, ...
4 Feb 202018min
The Beggar and the Baker’s Daughter feat. Margaret Cho
Comedian Margaret Cho (The Margaret Cho, Fresh Off The Bloat) headlines this English tale about a greedy woman who bites off more than she can chew. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Ro...
28 Jan 202019min
The Very Busy Fairies feat. Parker Bates
In this zany Celtic tale, when fairies come to help Parker Bates (This Is Us) with his chores, he discovers they're far more trouble than they're worth. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion'...
21 Jan 202017min
The Dozen Loaves of Bread feat. Avery Trufelman
Podcast luminary Avery Trufelman (99% Invisible, Articles of Interest) stars as a generous baker touched by magic in this scrumptious Jewish tale. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar...
14 Jan 202018min
The Nine Sticks feat. Nikesh Patel and Maulik Pancholy
Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock, Grand Horizons) and Nikesh Patel (Four Weddings and a Funeral) headline this Indian story that asks what's more precious: glittering jewels, or good friends? Sign up for our...
7 Jan 202018min
Encore: The Months Of The Year
What would it be like to experience the months of the year--out of order? Joshua Rush ("Andi Mack") and Ailsa Chang (NPR) co-star in this story which has its origins in Russia, Greece, and the Czech ...
31 Dec 201923min
