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.

What kinds of stories do you most prefer? Animal stories? Tales of magic? Stories about families or legends from long ago? On today’s episode of the Apple Seed, there’s a story that fits every one of those categories. Bill Harley brings us the story of a cheerful bear who invites all of his crabby neighbors to “Come on Out and Play” during an all-night, full-moon dance party. From Brian "Fox" Ellis we get to hear an ancient Irish legend, the story of Ossein and his journey to the mysterious island of Tier Na Nog. And from Antonio Sacre you’ll hear a story about growing up with little brothers called "Water Torture" So, whether you love adventure, music, or magic, there' something for everyone in the family on today’s episode of the Apple Seed!

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Come on Out & Play (Bear’s All-Night Party)” by Bill Harley from Come on Out & Play (1:51)

Radio Family Journal: "Oreo Cookies" by Sam Payne (13:27)

The Daily Mix: "Scary Camp Stories" with Kevin Kling (19:28)

“Ossein and the Isle of Tier Na Nog” by Brian “Fox” Ellis from Under an Irish Oak (28:13)

“Water Torture” by Antonio Sacre from Water Torture, the Barking Mouse, and Other Tales of Wonder (42:20)