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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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S2 E5: Stories about Leaving the Nest feat. Dolores...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/03/10

Sometimes we are the ones leaving the comfort and safety of our home to seek new adventures, and other times we watch our loved ones venture out into the world. Today we have an hour of stories about leaving the nest: (3:18) Introduction to storyteller and actress Dolores Hydock (7:31) Dolores Hydock talks about a formative adventure across Europe during her college years, and the things she realized when she returned home in the story "My Own Backyard," recorded live in the Apple Seed

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S2 E4: Kim Weitkamp & Original Radio Drama 'Sus' (an...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/03/03

It's easy to feel a little lost and alone in the world, so that's why it's important for every person to know just how precious they are to someone. Today we have an hour of stories about knowing who you are: (2:33) Storyteller Kim Weitkamp reflects on the important family members who have shaped her into who she is today by remembering what it felt like to sit on each of their laps in her story "The Lap," recorded live in the Apple Seed studio (23:59) Host Sam Payne remembers learning lessons

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52:48

S2 E3: Pippa White's Daring Horseback Rescue & Gene...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/02/24

Bravery can look big and exciting, like a daring rescue, or small and quiet, like conquering a fear. Today we have an hour of stories about being brave: (3:12) Introduction to storyteller Pippa White, a Nebraska storyteller who brings stories from history to life (4:00) Pippa White tells a thrilling true story of a young girl who saves her father's life when he is dragged by galloping horses in "Ranger and Me," recorded live in the Apple Seed studio (15:12) Host Sam Payne remembers a dark time in

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52:50

S2 E2: Robert B. Jones & The Bible Players

The Apple Seed ·

2022/02/17

Stories are a way to build and maintain connections to things that are bigger than ourselves: heritage, home, family. Today on the show we've got an hour of stories about staying connected. (3:18) Detroit storyteller and blues guitarist Robert B. Jones talks about how he became an ordained minister (8:11) Rev. Jones tells the story of he built his guitar from the wood from different parts of his childhood home to stay connected to his hometown in the story “Detroit Guitar,” recorded live in the

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S2 E1: Antonio Sacre & "The Comics Trip"

The Apple Seed ·

2022/02/10

The relationship between a father and a son can be one of the most important relationships in the world, and we’ve got an hour of stories showing a range of father/son relationships: (3:30) Storyteller Antonio Sacre takes his family on a Moby Dick-inspired whale-watching tour in the story “World’s Second Best Dad,” recorded live in the Apple Seed studio. (18:08) Host Sam Payne and his dad deal with an unexpected storm while on a sailing trip in today’s entry in The Radio Family Journal. (26:19) A

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BONUS: Groundhog Day: A Conversation with Rod Gustafson

The Apple Seed ·

2022/02/06

Movies have a way of getting stories down into our hearts.

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EXTRA: Angel in Pieces by Don White

The Apple Seed ·

2022/02/05

A little rock anthem for those who may feel a bit busted up

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EXTRA: Catfish for Supper by Brian "Fox" Ellis

The Apple Seed ·

2022/02/04

The chef onboard a steamboat catches something very special for dinner

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56:50

Change My Mind

The Apple Seed ·

2022/02/03

Have you ever seen a meme or a booth that says, “Change my mind?” Perhaps, “The Star Wars Prequels are the best. Change my mind,” or, “It's a crime to wear socks to bed. Change my mind.” Point being: we daily encounter strong opinions, or may face the firm opposition of, “Change my mind.” Perhaps we are even the one who feels that way! Today’s collection of stories explores ways in which people change their minds. Storytellers Kevin Carr, Joan Stockbridge, and Syd Lieberman persuade us to think in

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56:49

Healing Hands

The Apple Seed ·

2022/02/02

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we’ve been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. The healing power of love is a very important factor in many stories. Throughout life, we aim to take care of ourselves as well as those around us. Mothers and fathers take care of children, neighbors and friends help each other socially, and many professionals like

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TRAILER: The Apple Seed Podcast

The Apple Seed ·

2022/02/01

What's new on The Apple Seed? Get ready for a new era of stories and narratives to ignite the imagination and a spark new love of wonder, here on The Apple Seed!

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The Fishing Trip

The Apple Seed ·

2022/02/01

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we’ve been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. Today we’re going to take you on a very special fishing trip, so grab your pole, your tackle box, and a can of worms. Of course, what’s a fishing trip without some good stories to tell to pass the time? And what’s a good fishing story without a little exaggeration? Well,

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EXTRA: There's a Pea on My Plate by Bill Harley

The Apple Seed ·

2022/01/30

Have you ever had to finish all your food before you got dessert? Bill Harley sure has. Check out this song about his childhood experience with peas!

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EXTRA: You're Safe Mary by Syd Lieberman

The Apple Seed ·

2022/01/28

Sometimes it's the little displays of love that touch our hearts the most. In today's Apple Seed Extra, a game of baseball between ends in a display of sisterly affection.

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BONUS: A Conversation with Friends about Peter and...

The Apple Seed ·

2022/01/28

Today we are joined by BYU professors Dr. Tony Brown, Dr. Katya Jordan, and Dr. Luke Howard to discuss the traditional tale Peter and the Wolf.

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56:50

What's for Dinner?

The Apple Seed ·

2022/01/27

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we’ve been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. Some of the best places for sharing your stories are in front of a cozy fire, at the foot of a child’s bed at bedtime, and also around the dinner table. And it’s that last environment we’d like to focus on today. Not only is the dinner table the perfect place to swap

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Birthday Gift

The Apple Seed ·

2022/01/26

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we’ve been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. Holidays are wonderful! They bring us closer together and create memories that last a lifetime. However, they’re also a lot of hassle and sometimes can even be really stressful. Do you love holidays or do you not think they’re worth it? Dolores Hydock tells us how her

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S1 E50: Ten Thousand Treasure Cave

The Apple Seed ·

2022/01/25

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we’ve been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. Have you ever found yourself in a difficult situation? Maybe it was caused by your own choices. Or maybe it was caused by somebody else’s choices. Maybe it was just life. Whatever the case, we all have to go through hard times, and, hopefully, overcome them. In today’s

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EXTRA: The Michigan Mosquitoes by Mustard's Retreat

The Apple Seed ·

2022/01/23

When Paul Bunyan heard of man-eating monster mosquitoes, he brought back some killer bees to wage war, but that may have been a mistake.

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EXTRA: John Henry by Josh Goforth and David Holt

The Apple Seed ·

2022/01/22

John Henry grows up to be the strongest steel driver that ever was seen. Hear about some of his adventures in this catchy tune!

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