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The Apple Seed

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

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The Apple Seed Presents: The Canterville Ghost by...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/12/29

Oscar Wilde's classic ghost story The Canterville Ghost from 1887 is about a fearsome ghost named Simon de Canterville who has haunted an ancient English castle and terrified the locals for centuries. However, he is flummoxed by the castle's newest owners: a family of Americans who don't seem to be frightened of him. The story has been adapted into several of movies and TV shows over the years, including a recent Emmy-winning four-part series made by our sister network BYUtv in partnership with the

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BONUS: BYUradio Family Christmas

The Apple Seed ·

2022/12/22

Every year we have a tradition with our BYUradio family to share Christmas memories and stories. Today's episode features our 2022 BYUradio Family Christmas special, as we gather with Sam Payne, Lisa Valentine Clark, Steven Kapp Perry, Julie Rose, and Marcus Smith--who are the hosts of all the wonderful shows found on BYUradio--and share wonderful Christmas stories with one another. We hope that these Christmas stories spark memories and thoughts that you can share with the people that you love this

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BONUS: The Christmas Chronicles

The Apple Seed ·

2022/12/15

Have you ever wondered how Santa Claus is able to do all he does? How he travels the world in one night? Or how he manages to deliver presents to every kid in the world? These questions are asked by children all over the world, and there have been many explanations given to try and make sense of the magic of Santa Claus. Playwright Tim Slover was asked the same questions by his own kids. In trying to find the perfect response, Tim created "The Christmas Chronicles", an 8 episode podcast that tells

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S2 E42: Stories Inspired by Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"

The Apple Seed ·

2022/12/08

December is a magical time of year where the spirit of Christmas seems to ring loud and clear every day. We wake up refreshed and renewed in anticipation for presents, Christmas trees decorated with ornaments and lights, all of our favorite Christmas goodies, and most importantly, the happiness and spirit that Christmas brings into our lives. One of our favorite parts of Christmas here on The Apple Seed is the stories that are told year after year; those classic Christmas stories that we all know

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S2 E41: Storyteller Robert B. Jones + A Holiday...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/12/01

On today's episode of The Apple Seed, we are excited to bring you stories all about connecting with others. We believe the power of stories can bring people together no matter how different we may seem on the outside. There is always something more we can learn about those around us, and all it takes is a story to bring it out. Today's stories feature all kinds of people connecting with their loved ones. Robert B. Jones tells us of a storyteller who inspired him to be the singer/storyteller he is

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BONUS: An Evening with Storyteller Bill Harley

The Apple Seed ·

2022/11/24

It's Thanksgiving! Here at the Apple Seed, we are thankful for stories of all kinds. We love to share stories that can help spark memories for you that you can share with the people that you love. Today's episode is full of Bill Harley stories! Bill joined us in the Apple Seed studio with our live studio audience for an evening of wonderful storytelling, and we are excited to share those stories with you today. From music and singing, to old childhood memories, you're sure to find a story in this

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S2 E40: Storyteller Motoko + A Sherlock Holmes OTR...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/11/17

On today's podcast episode of The Apple Seed we have stories all about friendship and integrity. Learning how to be a good friend is something that we learn all through our lives, and it takes a lot. It takes courage to stand up for our friends and integrity to be kind in our conversations about them. Today's stories teach us all about how to be a kind, courteous, and integrity filled friend to those around us. We are thrilled to share these stories with you and your family on this episode of The

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S2 E39: Storyteller Antonio Sacre + 'The Kiss Bet'...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/11/10

Stories come in all shapes and sizes, and they come from tellers of all kinds. Today we have stories told in different ways: through words, through artwork, and through song. Each story is unique in how it is told and what we can learn from it. On this podcast episode of The Apple Seed, we bring you stories from Antonio Sacre, our own host Sam Payne, and a new kind of story from web artist Ingrid Ochoa. We hope these different kinds of stories spark memories that you can turn into stories to share

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S2 E38: Brother's Pranks Go Too Far in 'Damien's...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/11/03

At one time or another, we've had to deal with people that we don't get along with. Whether it be dealing with annoying people, putting up with siblings, or just trying to hold our tongue from saying something we might regret, we all know how it feels to be tested by others. Part of life is learning to love the people in our lives that test us or annoy us. In today's podcast episode of The Apple Seed, we bring stories to you all about people learning to get along with those that test them. It may

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S2 E37: Halloween Special—War of the Worlds and "Red,...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/10/27

Halloween time is upon us, and nothing is spookier than a good spooky story. On this special episode of The Apple Seed podcast, we are excited to share several spooky stories for you and your family. In this Halloween time, it's always fun to gather with those around us and try to get a good scare out of one another. We hope the stories on today's episode inspire you to share some spooky stories with your friends and family during this time of year. (3:14) "Red, Red Lips" by Donna Washington: Have

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S2 E36: Cat Stories feat. Charlotte Blake-Alston +...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/10/20

On this episode of The Apple Seed, we are exploring stories of all kinds that talk about cats. Cats have been around for many, many years, and we all probably have had a cat, or know someone with a cat. As you listen to the stories in today's episode, we hope that they bring back memories for you about cats that you can share with the people you love. Who knows what stories you could unlock from those memories. (4:33) "Why Cats Live with Women" by Charlotte Blake-Alston: In this story, Charlotte

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S2 E35: Bil Lepp takes on 'Dr. Hundfuss' + 'Hansel &...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/10/13

Today's episode of The Apple Seed features silly stories of people standing up for themselves. We all face challenges in life, and there come times when we have to stand up to them. Whether those challenges be fears, other people, or just tough situations, these stories help us to know that we can make it through. (4:07) "Dr. Hundfuss" by Bil Lepp: Bil Lepp tells a tall tale with our live studio audience about his high school days. His high school principal was anything but friendly. Bil and his

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S2 E34: Tim Lowry's "New Pastor" + OTR 'African Queen'

The Apple Seed ·

2022/10/06

Today's episode of the Apple Seed features stories all about people working together. We've all experienced times in our lives where we've found that we are able to become more than we ever thought possible thanks to the help of those around us. As the old saying goes, "If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together." The stories on today's episode show just how far you can go when you work together with those around you. (4:47) "New Pastor" by Tim Lowry: This story is a

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S2 E33: Andy Offutt Irwin + Wind in the Willows

The Apple Seed ·

2022/09/29

On today's episode of the Apple Seed, we are pleased to bring you some great stories about friendship. We all have memories that involve some of our dearest friends, and it's hard to imagine what life would be like without them. Today, we have a story from Andy Offutt Irwin, who tells a story of his fictional Aunt Marguerite as she sets off to visit a friend who is near the end of her life. Later in the episode, we are thrilled to share an Apple Seed reader's theater recorded in our studio. "The

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S2 E32: Bill Harley + Original Musical Audio Drama in...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/09/22

On today's episode of The Apple Seed, we bring you stories of friendship, but with a musical twist. Music is something that brings us together, and it can often help us tell those stories that are near and dear to us. We hope that the stories you hear today help remind you of songs and moments that you love. (4:37) "Bear's Party" by Bill Harley: Bill Harley tells a musical tale with our studio audience about a bear who just wants to have a party with his friends. When it looks like things won't turn

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S2 E31: Dolores Hydock + Paul O'Sullivan Band

The Apple Seed ·

2022/09/15

In this big world, there are plenty of people that we don't know, and some we may never know. Yet, we all have a story about the unlikely connections we've had with the strangers around us. On today's episode, we have many stories of people and their stories about interactions they have had with the strangers around them, and how their lives have changed for the better because of those experiences. (5:06) "Big Number Reunion" by Dolores Hydock: Dolores Hydock joins us in the Apple Seed studio to

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S2 E30: Kim Weitkamp + Scenes from 'Peter Pan'

The Apple Seed ·

2022/09/08

Today's episode of The Apple Seed shares stories about remembering our worth, or feeling seen by those around us. We all, at one time or another, have felt lost and alone. But, we all have people in our lives who have helped us to feel loved and seen as we try so hard to have a presence in this world. We hope the stories we share with you today spark memories of those people in your life that have helped you to feel that way. (4:27) "Mrs. Ort" by Kim Weitkamp: One of our friends and storytellers

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S2 E29: Ben Schilaty writes a stranger's life story +...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/09/01

Today we have stories of people leaving home and finding new family and unexpected friends. (4:21) "Lee Nailing's Orphan Train Story": Storyteller Pippa White tells the real-life story of Lee Nailing, a boy who was sent off on a so-called "orphan train" to find a new family. (26:50) Radio Family Journal: Host Sam Payne shares a memory about traveling to Bulgaria to work on humanitarian projects for orphans. Of the many memorable things from that trip, a photo is the most powerful reminder of what

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S2 E28: 'Quentin Manning' Part 2 + Robert B. Jones...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/08/25

On today's episode of The Apple Seed, we are featuring stories about transformation. You never now what something may become, and different people's lives all form in a unique way that makes us who we are. (4:38) "Three Chords and Five Notes" by Robert B. Jones: Storyteller Robert B. Jones shares a history of music through the last century and how it has played a role in shaping humanity today. You may be familiar with some of the songs in this story. (23:51) Radio Family Journal by Sam Payne: Sam

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S2 E27: New Series 'Quentin Manning' from writer Bill...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/08/18

Today's episode brings you a series of stories all about underdogs. We all know stories about someone who is an underdog, or perhaps we have even felt like one ourselves. These stories lift us up and help us overcome anything that we might face. (4:35) "Fractured Fairytale: 3 Little Pigs" by Donna Washington: Donna Washington shares a new story that has never been told before in front of a live audience! This twist on the three little pigs story teaches us about thinking outside the box, being kind,

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