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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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27:46

S7 E2: A Little Perspective - Stories for the Whole...

The Apple Seed ·

2024/07/04

Gather your family to listen to stories about being grateful for what you have--even if what you have is not ideal. (1:25) Noa Baum tells "The Rabbi and the Goat" a story about a man seeking advice and a wise Rabbi creating chaos in a house to help the family learn it could always be worse. (12:06) Sam Payne shares a story about when home improvement project goes spiraling out of control. How bad was it really? (16:58) Tim Lowry tells "Jack and the Singing Critters" tells a story about Jack who

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34:01

S7 E1: Eternal Rewards - Stories for the whole family...

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2024/06/27

Gather your family to listen to stories about tricking others and the consequences of being a trickster. (1:14) Donna Washington tells "Wicked John and the Devil" a story based on the African American tradition, but she tells the North Carolina version. A man progressively becomes older and crankier as the small town tells stories of his antics. When its his time to go, he is in for a rude awakening as the consequences of his despicable actions precede him. (15:10) Sam Payne tells a story about

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15:40

DIY Stories - Calling for YOUR Stories

The Apple Seed ·

2024/06/03

While on hiatus, The Apple Seed is calling you to send in your stories to air on the show. Plus a sneak peak at the 1st episode of Quentin Manning - Detective for Justice - a new summer series from Kaboom.

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27:53

S6 E12: The Power of the Little Things - Stories by...

The Apple Seed ·

2024/05/16

Join us for our season finale! Bil Lepp and Sheila Arnold tell stories that bring light to the little things. Discover the strength of little things. (1:42) Bil Lepp tells us how he got the idea for his picture book "The King of Little Things" (3:04) Bil Lepp tells "The King of Little Things" a story that shows us when we are content with our collection of little things, we will have so much more than we ever thought possible. (11:07) Sam tells a story about a time when he learned how impactful

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S6 E11: Happiness - Stories by Angela Lloyd and Paul...

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2024/05/09

Join us as Angela Lloyd and Paul Strickland, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, tell stories about finding happiness in unassuming places. As we share laughs, good company, and show a little empathy, we might find more stories about happiness in our lives than we could ever imagine. (1:26) Angela Lloyd tells "The Ragged Peddler" a story of how a peddler comes to a town to sell goods, and yet had nothing to sell. (10:07) Sam shares a story about finding happiness in his own

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26:40

S6 E10: The Course of True Love - Stories by Simon...

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2024/05/02

Join us as Simon Brooks, Motoko, and Josh Goforth, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, tell stories about true love, and the individual process each love story must go through. (1:57) Simon Brooks tells "Hoja Seeks a Wife" a middle eastern story about the foolish wiseman's attempt to picking the perfect wife. (6:25) Sam shares a story about a conversation with his son who was lonely. He wanted a "Sam-wise" friend. (10:35) Motoko tells "The Crane Wife" a classic Japanese folktale

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30:43

S6 E9: Sticky Parenting - Stories by Donald Davis and...

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2024/04/25

Join us as Donald Davis and Kevin Kling, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, tell stories about parenting mishaps, tricky kids, and the situations we can get into as we do our best to parent. (1:05) Donald Davis tells "Molasses Revenge" a personal story about generational mischief and super sticky stuff. (16:23) Sam shares a story of the annual making of fresh apple cider with his neighbors and kids. (20:23) Kevin Kling tells "The Good Mother" a story about a young girl moves to town

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26:19

S6 E8: Ancestral Stars - Stories by Kevin Kling and...

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2024/04/18

Join us as Kevin Kling and Josh Goforth, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, tell stories about their family and ancestors. We are reminded through these stories of the different aspects of our lives that are possible because of those who came before us. (1:01) Kevin Kling tells "Grandpa's Stars" a story that recounts a glimpse into Kling's fix-it, farmer grandpa that taught him astronomy among many other things through family stories. (8:17) Sam shares a story of when a woman from

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28:58

S6 E7: Sleepers & Dreamers - Stories by Angela Lloyd...

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2024/04/11

Angela Lloyd and Shonaleigh from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:02) Angela Lloyd tells "Thorn Rosa" an Appalachian version of the story of Sleeping Beauty, but as a song performed with auto harp. (10:23) Sam shares his personal connection to traditional stories and his love of sharing and discussing them with the people he loves. (14: 48) Angela Lloyd performs a medley on her souped-up washboard. (20:03) Shonaleigh tells "The Haunted Necklace" a story of how it takes a village to

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29:29

S6 E6: Parents Come in Strange Packages - Stories by...

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2024/04/04

Noa Baum and Dolores Hydock from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:10) Noa Baum tells "Love Comes in Strange Packages" as she describes her parents' love for her with the different sacrifices they bring for their daughter to America. (14:10) Dolores Hydock tells "Reincarnated as a Cat" a story about her mother's presence, and the strange coincidences that are part of being a plan B of survival. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who

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28:57

S6 E5: Lost Time - Stories by Motoko and Andy Offutt...

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2024/03/28

Motoko and Andy Offutt Irwin from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:05) Motoko tells "Urashima the Fisherman" in this version of the popular Japanese folktale, a fisherman is given a gift, but did not understand what the cost would be. (23:03) Andy Offutt Irwin tells "The Light Went Away" a story and lullaby sparked from a kindergartener's idea about nighttime. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted

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26:03

S6 E4: Who Can You Count On? - Stories by Simon...

The Apple Seed ·

2024/03/21

Simon Brooks and Charlotte Blake Alston from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (00:57) Simon Brooks tells "King March's Ears" a story of secrets, haircuts, and the relief of being yourself. (14:39) Charlotte Blake Alston tells "How Racoon Got His Dinner" a story reminding us of the wisdom of our elders, and the truths they speak should be heard. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller

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24:16

S6 E3: Seeing and Being Seen - Stories by Sheila...

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2024/03/14

Sheila Arnold and Paul Strickland from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (00:59) Sheila Arnold tells "Mission Trip" a personal story recollecting on the changes that occurred during her time in Vietnam while interacting with kids and adults alike. (15:55) Paul Strickland tells "The Bookhead Boy" a tale about a boy and his journey to read a story no one was interested in. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with

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S6 E2: Persistence - Stories by Shonaleigh and Noa Baum

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2024/03/07

Noa Baum and Shonaleigh from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:10) Shonaleigh tells "Dandelion Dancer" a story about a mother's prayer to save the joy of her child and how her gift from the heavens is determined to stay. (14:03) Noa Baum tells "A Mouse Tail" a musical story about a mouse's journey to barter back what she had lost. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A

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29:11

S6 E1: The Gift of Story - Stories by Bil Lepp and...

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2024/02/29

Bil Lepp and Donald Davis from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (00:55) Bil Lepp tells "Gifts" a personal story about a husband's persistence to find the perfect gift, and his wife's patience through that process. (13:49) Donald Davis tells "The Cigarette" a story of a child's wandering hands and a bedtime story that might not be a story after all. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller

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25:47

S5 E12: Creating Community - Stories by Sheila Arnold...

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2024/01/18

Sheila Arnold and Paul Strickland live recordings from the Apple Seed Studio. (1:06) Sheila Arnold tells "We Hold the Ropes" a story about two brothers and their desperate need for their ancestors, and what influences them to pay it forward. (16:07) Paul Strickland tells "Whale Ice Song" a story about a woman, her relationship with ice, and what her town does to honor her memory. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them

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29:48

S5 E11: Unexpected Journeys - Stories by Bil Lepp and...

The Apple Seed ·

2024/01/11

Bil Lepp and Shonaleigh live recordings from the Apple Seed Studio. (1:44) Bil Lepp tells "Difficult Under Adverse Conditions" a tall tale about superstitions, flat tires, and the journeys we take without ever taking a step. (14:33) Shonaleigh tells "The Pebble Who Wanted to Travel the World" the untold history of a single stone who had many extraordinary talents, and how this humble stone reached its goal while relying on the help of others. Great stories can change your world. What stories

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53:01

S5 E10: 10 Years of The Apple Seed

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2024/01/04

Celebrate 10 Years of the Apple Seed! Host Same Payne is joined by some of our favorite storytellers. (00:00) Intro to our anniversary show by host Sam Payne (00:54) Comment by Bil Lepp (01:39) Special thanks to the Ashton Family Foundation (01:56) Comment by Donald Davis (03:17) "Uncle Frank and the Skunk" by Donald Davis (09:22) Comment by Lyn Ford (10:42) "Big Fish" by Lyn Ford (16:12) "The Apple Seed Song" song written and performed by Andy Offutt Irwin for the Apple Seed 10th

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28:00

S5 E9: Fractured Tales - Stories by Diane Ferlatte...

The Apple Seed ·

2023/12/28

Diane Ferlatte and Bil Lepp from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:15) Diane Ferlatte tells "Sleeping Ugly" a story about a beautiful princess who finds a fairy and a plain commoner as she learns what happens if you forget to be kind. (18:44) Bil Lepp tells "The Princess and the Pick-up" where a common fairytale is revamped into a blossoming relationship that happens between a prince and a princess in the mountains. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were

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52:50

S5 E8: The BYUradio Family Christmas

The Apple Seed ·

2023/12/21

(00:38) Christmas memories and songs with the hosts of BYUradio's podcasts - Part 1 (20:17) Favorite Christmas traditions with our extended BYUradio family (23:14) Christmas memories and songs with the hosts of BYUradio's podcasts - Part 2 (39:14) Favorite Christmas songs with our extended BYUradio family (41:25) Sam tells the story of "In Memoriam" (45:34) Sam sings his original Christmas song "Christmas in a Time" (48:11) Reading of the Christmas story from Luke 2 Great stories can change

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