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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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S5 E7: Don't Kill Santa! - Holiday Stories by Donald...

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2023/12/14

Donald Davis and Andy Offutt Irwin from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:02) Donald Davis tells "Don't Kill Santa" a story about child-like innocence during the holidays saves the life of Saint Nick himself. (17:48) Andy Offutt Irwin tells "Secret Santa" a story from his childhood about being a cub scout and the wonder that is found in department stores at a young age. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them

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S5 E6: Get Up! - Encouragement Stories by Kim...

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2023/12/07

Kim Weitkamp and Adam Booth from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (00:56) Kim Weitkamp tells "Aunt Louise" a personal story about her aunt's loving arms pushing her up from a young age and encouraging her to keep moving forward. (13:10) Adam Booth tells "Hanukkah at Mo's" an entertaining story about his own Great-grandma who taught him a lesson early on through a coat tree and a dreidel. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you

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S5 E5: How did we Get Fire? - Creation Stories by...

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2023/11/30

Mara Menzies and Donna Washington from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:08) Mara Menzies tells "How Fire Came into the World" a South African tale about Man's journey over the mountain to stumble upon and befriend a creature called Fire. (20:20) Donna Washington tells "King of the Frogs" a story of persistent frogs who asked for a ruler of their kind, and then got exactly what they wished for. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and

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28:30

S5 E4: Tricksters & Turkeys - Stories by Donald Davis...

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2023/11/23

Sheila Arnold and Donald Davis from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:04) Sheila Arnold tells "Brer Rabbit and the Turkeys" one of the many entertaining stories about this popular trickster about the strength found in thinking outside the box. (13:20) Donald Davis tells "Stuffed Rat" a personal story about his father's pranks, and the childhood memory of when Davis' father met his match. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will

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BONUS: The Christmas Chronicles

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2023/11/22

In time for the holidays, The Apple Seed brings shares a Christmas tradition of sharing The Christmas Chronicles. Listen to the first episode on the road or around the fire, and find the rest of the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at byuradio.org/the-christmas-chronicles.

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S5 E3: Growing into Forgiveness - Stories by Diane...

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2023/11/16

Diane Ferlatte and Kim Weitkamp from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:22) Diane Ferlatte tells "The Hired Hand" a story about an extra set of hands that saves a father and son in more ways than one. (21:02) Kim Weitkamp tells "Rolling Stone" a story from a young man about his journey and dreams changing while realizing he is more like his father than he thought. 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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S5 E2: Top Secret Stories! - By Noa Baum and Pippa White

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2023/11/09

Noa Baum and Pippa White from live recordings in the Apple Seed studio. (1:00) Noa Baum tells "Top Secret" a story from her childhood in Israel where she learns the ins and outs of what it means to grow up through trading books and keeping secrets. (21:07) Pippa White tells "What Did You Do in the War, Mommy?" a story from Julia Parsons who reflects on her time and commitment as a codebreaker during World War 2. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you

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28:08

S5 E1: Finding True Treasure - Stories by Shonaleigh...

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2023/11/02

Shonaleigh and Geraldine Buckley from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:15) Shonaleigh tells "The Precious Pearl" a story about a queen who loves presents and how her desire and sacrifice transforms her kingdom. (13:12) Geraldine Buckley tells "The Lord of the Dance" a personal story about attending boarding school, dancing nuns, and finding her way back to an old love. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them

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BONUS: New season announcements—Apple Seed Season 5...

The Apple Seed ·

2023/10/26

The Apple Seed is back with a new season on November 2! Season 5 will feature live recordings made in the Apple Seed Studio from favorite storytellers like Bil Lepp, Donald Davis, and Kim Weitkamp, as well as Apple Seed Live debuts from terrific storytellers like Shonaleigh, Diane Ferlatte, and Paul Strickland. And we've got another treat in store for you: our spinoff podcast Kaboom has returned for a second season, and we'd like to share the season premiere episode "Test Drive" with you. Kaboom is

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31:11

Bonus Episode - Homecoming

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2023/10/02

Enjoy stories of homecoming from professional storytellers and BYUradio podcast hosts on this special "BYU Homecoming” episode of The Apple Seed: A Storytelling Podcast. Whether you’re driving into Provo for the big game or celebrating from afar, these stories are perfect for your homecoming gathering.(00:53) Alma Mater Memories (03:35) Sam's High School Memories (04:16) Homecoming Memories with the team from BYUtv's After Further Review: Dave McCann, David Nixon, and Blaine Fowler (11:35) "Big

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28:52

S4 E12: Stories of Grace and Strength

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2023/09/21

In the season finale of season 4, Antonio Sacre and Dolores Hydock share stories recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:01) "Nina's Rainbow" by Antonio Sacre about struggling as a parent with fighting children and stopping to create a little magic. (10:08) "Becoming Mrs. Nash" by Dolores Hydock about a generous neighbor and about aging beautifully. Great stories can change your world. Subscribe to The Apple Seed Hosted hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio.

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S4 E11: Music and Stories from the Blues to Classic...

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2023/09/14

Two great tellers and musicians recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:49) Reverend Robert B. Jones tells "BB King" a personal story about why he wanted to start learning to play the guitar and the power Blues had in his life. (20:11) Andy Offutt Irwin tells and sings "Polyphemus", musical take on the classic Greek story of The Odyssey, featuring the episode where Odysseus faces off with the cyclops Polyphemus. Great stories can change your world. Join The Apple Seed for tall tales, fairy

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S4 E10: Stories of wisdom and fools with Kim Weitkamp...

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2023/09/07

Stories of wisdom and fools, recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:35) Kim Weitkamp tells "Gold Coins" about the wise women she meets in her yard shop. (16:44) Kevin Kling tells "Ashen Peter" about a fool, or is he? 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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S4 E9: Donald Davis tells an Uncle Frank story

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2023/08/31

Donald Davis and Adam Booth from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:18) Donald Davis tells "The Swimming Hole" a story about his dad and uncles where they were young and about the trouble that happens when they try to take a shortcut. (19:15) Adam Booth tells "The Most Beautiful Heart" his version of a modern tale that is popular in ministries, social media, motivational speaking, etc. Great stories can change your world. Join The Apple Seed for tall tales, fairy tales, folk tales,

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S4 E8: An Original Take on a Classic Jack Story

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2023/08/24

A wacky version of a traditional tale "Jack and the Magic Boat" or sometimes called "Ship of Fools" by storyteller Ed Stivender, recorded live in the Apple Seed studios. (1:47) Hapless Jack tries to accomplish the impossible with a misfit group of unusual, but talented friends. Great stories can change your world. Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio.

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S4 E7: Stories from Ellis Island of Immigrants and...

The Apple Seed ·

2023/08/17

Two stories about endurance, both recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:40) Nebraska storyteller Pippa White shares a series of real-life stories of people who sailed to Ellis Island, many of them over a hundred years ago, in the hope of immigrating to the United States. (21:44) North Carolina musician and storyteller Josh Goforth shares a story of appreciation for the "stubborn" (as Josh affectionately calls them) people who settled in Appalachia, and then performs the ballad "I've

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S4 E6: Traditional Dragon Story "The Laidly Worm"

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2023/08/10

A European dragon legend and a traditional Chinese story told in song, both recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:14) An ancient tale of a princess who is transformed into a dragon called “The Laidly Worm,” told by storyteller Simon Brooks. (22:53) Storytelling partners Motoko & Eshu Bumpus perform “The Song of Farmer Chan,” a story from China where good fortune can lead to catastrophe, and catastrophe can lead back to good fortune.

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27:41

S4 E5: Bill Harley's story of a man-eating cow

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2023/08/03

Two stories that are zany fun, but both connect to storytelling traditions the world over. Both stories were recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:32) Bill Harley shares the traditional Irish story "The Cow That Ate the Piper," about a piper looking for a little hospitality that is at turns funny, scary, silly, and yes, even a little gross. (15:14) Lyn Ford shares a story about the wild tales she heard as a child and the joy of your family traditions in "Where Great Grandma Gets Her

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S4 E4: Aesop's Fable "The Exploding Frog" + a...

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2023/07/27

Stories from Antonio Sacre and Donna Washington, recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:02) Los Angeles-based storyteller Antonio Sacre takes his toddler on the hunt for a real live snow in the mountains in "Pancakes for Dinner." (14:29) Storyteller Donna Washington shares one of Aesop's Fables about wanting to be something you’re not in "The Exploding Frog."

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S4 E3: New Take on Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale "The...

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2023/07/20

Storyteller Adam Booth shares a his take on the classic fairy tale, recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:04) "The Fisherman's Wife" is a story that has appeared in many different forms in many different parts of the world, including a famous version from The Brothers Grimm, but Adam Booth puts a new spin on the familiar tale.

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