The Apple Seed

Gather your family to listen to stories about how there are many ways to celebrate and worship God.

(00:33) "Jack Mar Builds a House" -Donald Davis tells a story about the childhood recognition that good is not confined to one place or person.

(11:26) Sam Payne talks about what keeps his family close even though they come from different religious backgrounds.

(15:40) "Jerusalem Mourn" - Josh Goforth shares an old gospel style song. In trying to better ourselves--and too often each other--it's good to know how to laugh at our faults along the way.

(21:26) "What are They Doing in Heaven Today" - Reverend Robert B. Jones sings a spiritual accompanied on a ukulele about a peace to be found after every life.

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.

Key words: Stories, storytelling, storyteller, family, musician, singing, spirituality, church, churchgoing, childhood, lesson, advice, Mormons, gospel music, humor, heaven, mandolin, peace, goodness

Gather your family around while we listen to stories of overcoming our foes with cleverness.

(00:54) "Anansi and his Six Children" - Charlotte Blake Alston brings us a story of a West African trickster who was saved by his clever children.

(6:33) Sam Payne tells a story about his trickster brother.

(8:34) "Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby" - Donna Washington introduces and brings to life Brer Rabbit, a sociable little trickster who always wins in the end.

(18:53) "The Happy Place" - Lyn Ford tells another story of clever Rabbit who, despite threatenings and teasings, always knows a happy place when he finds one.

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.

Key words: Stories, storytelling, storyteller, family, Brer Rabbit, rabbit, trickster, tricks, traps, wisdom, cleverness, outwitting, happy place, happiness, folktale

Gather your family to listen to stories fit for the Halloween holiday.

(00:36) "The Witch of Laggan" - Mara Mensies tells a story for the season about a hunter, a witch, and the devil himself.

(11:00) Sam Payne talks about his change of heart towards the holiday of Halloween.

(15:19) "Pency Cementary" - Kim Weitkamp shares a story and a song about old Marcus Anthony Ramsey, a cemetery keeper who was a little too quick to judge.

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.

Key words: Stories, storytelling, storyteller, songwriter, singing, family, legend, folk tale, tall tale, Halloween, cemetery, judgement, memories, anecdote, spooky, witch, hunter, devil, hounds, Scotland

Gather your family to listen to stories about how even plans gone awry can make for zany memories.

(00:37) "Diablo, of How I Met My Wife" - Bil Lepp tells the story of how he met his wife while working at a summer camp. One ride on a headstrong horse taught him the risks and rewards of trying something new.

(16:21) Sam Payne tells a story about the mishaps of trying to build a screened-in porch for his wife while trying to show her his love.

(20:28) "Hitchhiking" - Geraldine Buckley shares a story of a road-trip adventure undertaken against her better judgement. Sometimes the daunting experiences earn the biggest laugh in retrospect.

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.

Key words: Stories, storytelling, storyteller, family, memories, summer, horseriding, rewards, roadtrip, tall tale, anecdote, adventure, hitchhiking, summer camp, magic, risk, comedy, humor

How to help our storytelling friends and neighbors in and around Jonesborough, TN:

Donations to the United Way of East Tennessee Highlands can be made here:

https://conta.cc/47QWMq4

100% of these donations will directly benefit the affected communities in Washington and Unicoi Counties.

Link to Storytellers Giving Back Benefit concert live stream: https://conta.cc/47QWM9y

In lieu of ticket price, donations are requested for United Way, link above

Purchase an online Timpanogos Storytelling Festival ticket and all proceeds go to the International Storytelling Center, the producer of the National Storytelling Festival. Purchase at https://timpfest.org/product/timpfest-online-2024-grp/

We’ve just finished season 7 of The Apple Seed and will be on a break till October 24th. In the meantime we wanted to share a new show from BYUradio for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love them) called Constant Wonder KIDS. In this episode, you'll learn some amazing facts about sharks that aren't scary. You'll see them in a whole new way

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Constant Wonder KIDS takes you on thrilling journeys through the wonders of the natural world. Discover fascinating facts and true stories about amazing people doing incredible things in nature. Each episode takes stories from one of BYUradio’s shows for adults, Constant Wonder, and makes them bite-sized so kids can experience the wonder too. Search for Constant Wonder Kids wherever you’re hearing this podcast and subscribe now!

Gather your family to listen to stories about children with big mouths and big ideas. Whether human or amphibian, their brashness will make your jaw drop with laughter.

(1:00) "Potholders" - Kim Weitkamp tells about her experience as a kid creating a business with an interesting marketing scheme. The story she tells people to buy her goods might surprise you--because it surely surprised her neighbors!

(20:37) Sam Payne tells a story about trying to make money as a kid. His adventures are sure to bring back some memories of your own.

(24:49) "Wide-Mouth Frog" - Tim Lowry tells a story about a young frog on a mission. Will his big mouth get him into trouble?

Stories bring us together. What stories and memories were sparked for you as you listened? And who will you share them with? The Apple Seed is a production of BYUradio and is hosted by storyteller Sam Payne.

Key Words: Stories, Storytelling, Storyteller, Family, Clever, Frogs, Potholders, Business, Pride, Humility, Friends, Community, Neighbors, Apology

Gather your family to listen to stories about true bravery in the face of your fears and doing the right thing.

(1:06) "Pedrito and the Skull" - Carolina the Storyteller shares a story where young Pedrito is the only one brave enough to face the haunted skull.

(9:19) Sam Payne tells a story about being scared by his neighborhood ghost stories.

(15:14) "Rush Cape" - Ed Stivender tells a story about a young princess who becomes banished by her father, finds another castle, and tries to discard her previous story as she reinvents herself under the name Rush Cape. She helps to heal the prince with a soup, a dance, and a special ingredient, but the story does not end there. "Rush Cape" is a variant of an old tale type called "Loves Like Salt," which itself is a variant of "Cinderella." Perhaps you recognized the similarity of the beginning of the story to "King Lear." It is thought that Shakespeare based "King Lear," in part, on "Loves Like Salt."

Stories bring us together. What stories and memories were sparked for you as you listened? And who will you share them with? The Apple Seed is a production of BYUradio and is hosted by storyteller Sam Payne.

Key Words: Stories, Storytelling, Storyteller, Family, Courage, Bravery, Spanish, Children, Scary, Cinderella, Shakespeare, Princess, Love

Gather your family to listen to stories about yearning for and getting a chance at true love. Will our heroes take the chance? Will it pay off?

(0:55) "Frog Kissing" - Geraldine Buckley tells a story about a surprise visitor in her shower and the opportunity for love that knocked, had she only listened to fairytales and bedtime stories.

(6:48) Sam Payne tells us a story about an experience with his young son at a play--and the instances where life seems so fantastic, you find yourself almost believing the magic.

(12:07) "A Persian Love Story" - Noa Baum tells about a princess who is on a deadline to find a husband. Despite all of the options she has, there is only one she truly wants. Can her love win the king's approval?

Stories bring us together. What stories and memories were sparked for you as you listened? And who will you share them with? The Apple Seed is a production of BYUradio and is hosted by storyteller Sam Payne.

Key Words: Marriage, Wife, Husband, Storyteller, Fairytale, Princess, Love, Family, Miracles, Heart, Stories, Faith, Storytelling, Surprise Guest

Gather your family to listen to stories about the making and breaking of curses. Are curses always a curse?

(1:50) "Beauty's Beast" - Donna Washington tells a story that is based on the well-known fairytale, Beauty and the Beast--but with a twist. Get the real scoop from the Fairy Godmother who cast the curse.

(14:31) Sam Payne shares a story about taking an aptitude test in high school--one which helped him see his curses in a new light.

(19:38) "The Stabbed Tree" - Paul Strickland tells a story about a village who brings a curse down upon themselves--until a young girl finally brings healing.

Stories bring us together. What stories and memories were sparked for you as you listened? And who will you share them with? The Apple Seed is a production of BYUradio and is hosted by storyteller Sam Payne.

Key Words: Stories, Storytelling, Storyteller, Family, Fractured Fairytale, Love, Perspective, Curses, Heroes, Trees, Roses, Failure, Chance, Healing, Fairy Godmother, Beauty and the Beast, Wishes