Dean Russell

Mentioned in 20 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

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Episode Appearances

Circle Round · May 12, 2026

Leader of the Birds

“Editor of Circle Round episode Leader of the Birds”

Leadership selection and democratic processesDeception and dishonesty in competitive situationsCharacter and integrity as leadership qualities

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Circle Round · May 5, 2026

Chicken Scratches

“Editor of the Chicken Scratches episode”

Jumping to conclusionsCognitive bias and hasty judgmentFair assessment and giving people chances

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Endless Thread · May 5, 2026

Endless Thread presents "The Midnight Rebellion"

“Created The Midnight Rebellion with Ben Brock Johnson; previously produced Gulls episode for Endless Thread”

Interactive podcast storytelling formatsClimate change fiction and speculative futuresYouth-targeted environmental education

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Circle Round · Apr 14, 2026

Lighting a Spark

“Editor of the Circle Round episode”

Growth mindset and overcoming self-doubtResilience and persistence in face of ridiculeMentorship and peer support systems

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Circle Round · Apr 7, 2026

Swift Fox and the Coyote Twins

“Edited this episode of Circle Round”

Folklore and traditional storytellingCharacter development through narrativeCleverness and problem-solving

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Circle Round · Mar 31, 2026

A Tale of Two Neighbors

“Editor of the Circle Round episode”

Conflict Resolution and ReconciliationFriendship and Relationship MaintenanceEmotional Intelligence in Children

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Circle Round · Mar 24, 2026

Copper and Dumplings

“Editor of the Copper and Dumplings episode”

Fear and anxiety management in childrenEmotional intelligence and vulnerabilityConflict resolution through dialogue

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Circle Round · Mar 10, 2026

The Bolt of Silk

“Editor of the Circle Round episode”

Folklore and traditional storytellingMoral and ethical lessons for childrenConsequences of deception and manipulation

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Circle Round · Mar 3, 2026

The Beech-Wood Box

“Editor of the Circle Round episode”

Roma folklore and cultural preservationChildren's educational storytellingViolin history and origins

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Circle Round · Feb 24, 2026

Stealing Summer

“Editor of the Stealing Summer episode”

Collaborative teamwork and group problem-solvingIndigenous folklore and Native American storytelling traditionsFairness and resource-sharing principles

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Circle Round · Feb 18, 2026

Down the Garden Path

“Editor of the Circle Round episode Down the Garden Path”

Buddhist philosophy and ethicsChildren's educational storytellingCompassion and empathy development

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Circle Round · Feb 10, 2026

The Masked Bandit

“Editor of Circle Round podcast”

Character Development in Children's LiteratureFolklore and Indigenous Storytelling TraditionsBehavioral Change and Habit Formation

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Circle Round · Feb 3, 2026

The Noise Next Door

“Editor of the Circle Round episode and story adaptation”

Conflict Resolution and NegotiationFriendship and LoyaltyProblem-Solving and Creativity

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Circle Round · Jan 27, 2026

Goodnight Sun

“Editor of the Circle Round episode 'Goodnight Sun'”

Children's storytelling and narrative structureGratitude and appreciation themes in educationConsequences of negative behavior and attitudes

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Circle Round · Dec 9, 2025

Birbal's Barrels | Ep. 308

“Editor of the Circle Round episode”

Greed versus needHonesty and integrityJudicial wisdom and problem-solving

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Circle Round · Nov 4, 2025

Whatever You Like | Ep. 303

“Editor of the Circle Round episode "Whatever You Like"”

Language ambiguity and contract interpretationCritical thinking and logical reasoning in childrenWordplay and puns as educational tools

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Circle Round · Oct 28, 2025

The Sunlight Tree | Ep. 302

“Edited this week's Circle Round story episode”

Children's storytelling and narrative educationSwedish folklore and Scandinavian cultural narrativesLive podcast production and recording

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Circle Round · Oct 21, 2025

The Tree of Love | Ep. 301

“Editor of The Tree of Love episode”

Ancient Greek mythology and classical literature adaptationThemes of love, loyalty, and lifelong partnershipHospitality and kindness as moral virtues

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Circle Round · Oct 14, 2025

The Stone Horse | Ep. 300

“Editor of the episode's story adaptation”

Perseverance and determinationParent-child relationships and family loyaltyMagical realism in storytelling

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Circle Round · Oct 7, 2025

The Palace of Cats | Ep. 299

“Editor of the Circle Round episode”

Generosity and kindness as core valuesMoral consequences and character developmentElderly protagonists in children's literature

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