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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.

kids & family stories for kids

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BITE: "The Teacher's Lounge" by Bill Harley

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2022/08/16

This story from Bill Harley is a memory from his own childhood about his school life. As a kid, there are many mysteries about adults; especially teachers. Bill shares about a time when he finally got to learn what really happened in the teacher's lounge, and it was nothing that he had expected it to be.

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14:05

BITE: "Wee Meg Barnileg" by Liz Weir

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2022/08/15

Liz Weir tells the story of a girl named Meg, who takes the things in her life for granted. Through the help of some special friends, she is able to learn the importance of being grateful for what she has, and that hard work leads to the greatest rewards.

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11:55

BITE: "Grandma Makes Worm Cake" by Nora Dooley

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2022/08/12

Nora Dooley shares a childhood tale about visiting her grandma. Nora begs her grandma to do something special with her, and Nora brings home a surprise to her family. You'll never see it coming!

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52:50

S2 E26: An Evening with Storyteller Antonio Sacre

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2022/08/11

Today's episode features an entire hour of stories from storyteller Antonio Sacre, who joined us with our live studio audience to record these stories. The stories you'll hear today are part of his award winning album "World's Second-Best Dad". Antonio Sacre is a long time friend and favorite of The Apple Seed, and we are thrilled to share his stories with you in this episode. (01:34) Antonio Sacre shares a story about his children who discover their very first rainbow. However, the circumstance of

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10:51

BITE: "How I Fell Out of Love With My First Car" by...

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2022/08/10

Anthony Burcher shares a story about his first car. He owned it for a long time, and for most of that time it was great. Until, that is, one day when he found himself trapped inside.

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16:43

BITE: "The Great Blizzard of 1888" by Pippa White

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2022/08/09

Pippa White shares a historical tale, in the form of poetic sing-song, about a great blizzard that is also known as the children's blizzard. Join us as she brings real life characters to life from this historical event on this Apple Seed BITE.

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15:45

BITE: "Moses of the Mountains" by Adam Booth

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2022/08/08

Adam Booth shares a story about a journey he took across the country. A road trip quickly takes a turn, and he must lead his fellow West Virginia people back home.

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BITE: "Five Sparrows" by Susan Strauss

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2022/08/05

Join us for a folk tale about an old woman who becomes aquainted with a sparrow, who in turn blesses her life for the better. This old woman and her story teach us to be kind and sharing during our times of abundance, no matter what anyone else may say.

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52:50

S2 E25: Motoko Goes to China + Fantasy Tale 'Day Boy...

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2022/08/04

In today's episode we have stories about understanding and communication. We all come from different backgrounds, and sometimes that gives us very different perspectives, opinions, and ideas. It's always important, however, to consider the other side and value their perspective as well. (4:37) Storyteller and mime, Motoko, shares an experience she had while visiting China. In the tale, she meets a man who has a very different background than her, and they both try to find a way to create respect for

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12:35

BITE: "She Goat" by Laura Simms

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2022/08/03

Laura Simms shares an old folk tale about a girl with a not so ordinary pet goat. No matter what she goes through, the she goat is always there to give her just what she needs.

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17:08

BITE: "The Story Untold, The Song Unsung" by Simon...

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2022/08/02

Join us for this Apple Seed BITE, as Simon Brooks shares a story about the importance of sharing your stories with the world, lest they be forgotten. We all have a story inside us begging to be shared.

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BITE: "Southern Suggestions" by Michael Reno Harrell

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2022/08/01

What lessons have you learned from your community? Michael Reno Harrell talks about some of the things he learned growing up in North Carolina and sings a song full of the most important advice.

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13:01

BITE: "The Poor Unfortunate Man" by Judith Black

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2022/07/29

Judith Black tells us the tale of a man who always seems to have a reason to complain. Maybe it's a good reminder to be grateful every once in a while for the small things.

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52:50

S2 E24: Geraldine Buckley + Mark Twain 'Connecticut...

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2022/07/28

In today's episode we'll hear all sorts of tales about people trying to find their place in the world. Whether they end up in prison for a reason they didn't expect, move to a new home, or travel through time, each person has to adapt to the changes made in their lives. (4:53) Geraldine Buckley shares about a time she acted as a prison chaplain, and how she was able to find acceptance and love in a place we might think of as harsh. Recorded live in The Apple Seed Studio. (28:11) Sam talks about

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BITE: "Drakestail" by Priscilla Howe

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2022/07/27

Great stories can change your world. Join The Apple Seed for tall tales, fairy tales, folk tales, personal tales, historical tales, and more! Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio.

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BITE: "The Uglified Ducky" by Maynard Moose

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2022/07/26

Did you ever feel like you were born in the wrong family? The beloved puppet Maynard Moose (with a little help from storyteller and author Willy Claflin) puts a moose-ified spin on the Ugly Duckling fairy tale.

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13:22

BITE: "The Peddler of Swaffham" by Heather Forest

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2022/07/25

A wonderfully musical tale from storyteller Heather Forest about lowly peddler who has a (literal) dream that he decides to follow despite the ridicule from onlookers.

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14:53

BITE: "Kang Ding Love Story" by Motoko

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2022/07/22

This traditional Chinese folk song sung by Motoko tells the story of a young couple in love who defy all odds to be together. And through it all, they learn that family should always be together, no matter what.

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52:50

S2 E23: Original Audio Drama "The Glass Cutter" +...

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2022/07/21

Today's episode brings us tales of people seeing their own potential and going for it. Their stories remind us that we each have our own purposes in life and that we can achieve great things if we buckle up and believe in ourselves. (4:21) Charlotte Blake Alston puts a rhythmic spin on the classic folktale of John Henry, where a legendary race between man and machine takes place. Recorded live in The Apple Seed Studio. (20:14) Sam talks about how Queen Esther became the person she, perhaps, was

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BITE: "The Grecian Urn" by Robin Schulte

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2022/07/20

Join us on this Apple Seed BITE as we listen to a Robin Schulte story about small, every day moments that become sweeter over time. Each of us has moments in our life that live on forever as we remember them and record them, much like the images on a Grecian Urn.

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