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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: "My Dad is the Man" by Antonio Sacre

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/19

Join us for this Apple Seed BITE, featuring a short story by Antonio Sacre about his dad, who really was his hero as a child.

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12:04

BITE: "A Story About The Story" by Fran Yardley

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/18

Great stories have to begin somewhere, and sometimes the story behind the story is just as interesting as the actual story. Fran Yardley has just such a tale.

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12:32

BITE: "Holy Woman" by Karen Golden

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/15

Storyteller Karen Golden takes a walk along the seashore and meets a mysterious woman fishing. She asks the woman why she's fishing and the answer surprises her.

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52:50

S2 E22: Bil Lepp's "Fire Bike" + Pippi Longstocking

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/14

Today we will have the pleasure of hearing some stories about very brave people and stories about love. As it turns out, love and bravery are not mutually exclusive. (3:29) Bil Lepp with an absolutely wild tale from start to finish. It begins at the top of a tall hill, with a group of kids with one goal in mind: to set their bike chain on fire through sheer speed. Recorded live in The Apple Seed Studio. (26:07) Sam talks about a discouraging moment in his life when a letter from his dad was able to

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11:34

BITE: "Aunt Esther Saves a Little Boy's Life" by...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/13

On a trip to his aunt's house for his birthday, Donald Davis adorns the walls with his crayon art, only to realize later it might have been a grave mistake.

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13:56

BITE: "Bear and Brown Squirrel" by James Bruchac

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/12

James Bruchac shares a story of a bragging bear and a brown squirrel that isn't so sure bear can do everything he thinks.

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12:20

BITE: "Connor and the Leprechaun" by Jay O'Callahan

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/11

Jay O'Callahan tells the story of a leprechaun who is a master shoemaker. Each pair would be endowed with magical abilities, and each pair would somehow find its way onto the feet of the one that needed it most.

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12:14

BITE: "The Man in the Moon in Love" by Ed Stivender

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/08

Ed Stivender tells the tale of the Man in the Moon when he finds a woman he loves who lives far away on the earth. He must find a way to come visit her against the wishes of the Man in the Sun.

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52:50

S2 E21: Tim Lowry tells Tall Tales

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/07

Today we have a terrific mix of tall tales and true tales. We'll hear from Tim Lowry about an adventure seeking gold, a story from a law student about why he chose to go to law school, and more. It doesn't matter what kind of tale it is, stories bring us together and build memories. (4:18) South Carolina storyteller Tim Lowry shares a tale as tall as they get. After watching a show about the gold rush, he decides he's going to California to strike it rich and has many adventures along the way

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12:48

BITE: "The Wise King, the Cook, and the Farmer" by...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/06

How much should a smell cost? Some may say five silver pieces, some may say none. You'll find out how much it really costs in this story from Donna Washington.

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11:46

BITE: "Bow Wow Wow" by Bill Harley

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/05

Bill Harley goes on a walk with his dog only to find a bunch of dogs. From there it only gets better as the dogs begin what seems to be a pool party.

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10:50

BITE: "The Puka and the Pennywhistle" by Brian Fox Ellis

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/04

A young man tries to play the pennywhistle, but isn't great. Until, that is, he gets taken by a Puka to a magic ball where he is to play for the guests. A story by Brian "Fox" Ellis

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11:27

BITE: "Crow and Snake Lady" by Big Joe Pagliuca

The Apple Seed ·

2022/07/01

Crow decides to test his luck in this story by Big Joe Pagliuca. He is not to go near the rocks, because he might get eaten by the snake lady. Will he listen?

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52:50

S2 E20: Independence Day Tribute to the Statue of...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/06/30

This episode shares all sorts of stories about freedom and liberty as we approach the celebration of Independence Day. We'll hear stories about the symbols we often associate with freedom and some of the great things about America. (4:04) Andy Offutt Irwin shares a story of his Aunt Marguerite and what the legacy of the Statue of Liberty, or the Statue's full name "Liberty Enlightening the World," means to her and her family in a story called "Free the Imprisoned Lightning," recorded live in the

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13:16

BITE: "Jack and the Robbers" by Ed Stivender

The Apple Seed ·

2022/06/29

Storyteller Ed Stivender shares the tale of how young Jack seeks his fortune. Along the way he makes some friends that end up being very important for his success.

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12:21

BITE: "Needles the Adirondack Porcupine" by Fran Yardley

The Apple Seed ·

2022/06/28

Fran Yardley tells the story of a teacher who finds himself with a porcupine to keep. He decides it needs to be potty trained, but he doesn't know how well it will stick.

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14:27

BITE: "How the Camel Got His Hump" by Tim Lowry

The Apple Seed ·

2022/06/27

South Carolina storyteller Tim Lowry tells of a lazy animal that lives in the middle of the desert, an animal that didn't use to, but now has a hump. Listen to find out how that happened on The Apple Seed!

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12:05

BITE: "The Fisherman's Baby" by Jenni Cargill-Strong

The Apple Seed ·

2022/06/24

Australian storyteller Jenni Cargill-Strong with a tale about a fisherman who gets caught in a storm and loses his baby. But is the child gone forever?

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52:50

S2 E19: Bill Harley's "The Best Candy in the Whole...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/06/23

What would you do if you had unlimited candy? You've heard the saying, with great power comes great responsibility. Life always comes with responsibilities, and they tend to keep coming as we grow, but those responsibilities can provide their own rewards. Today's episode explores responsibilities, rewards, and even more. (4:40) Everyone wants magic candy, right? Storyteller and musician Bill Harley shares the tale of Barney Humphnaegle and the great responsibility he was given when he received a

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12:00

BITE: "Mice Make Peace" by Dovie Thomason

The Apple Seed ·

2022/06/22

As a few young men secretly plan for war, they don't realize one thing: the mice might be listening. Dovie Thomason shares a story about mice who have the people's best interests at heart.

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