In this hour, we’ve chosen some stories that we think you’ll love. Each one of them features someone getting by, and even thriving, in a world filled with things that might otherwise try to hold them back or get them down. We’ll hear a version of the story of David and Goliath from Philadelphia storyteller Ed Stivender, we’ll hear a story from New York storyteller Jeri Burns of the Storycrafters and her son Zachary about a mother and son trying to find comfort in a world in which nothing seems to feel good. We’ll hear a story recorded live in Jonesborough, Tennessee, the heart or storytelling in America from Donald Davis, the great North Carolina Storyteller, about his Uncle Grover Cleveland Davis, whose life philosophy will inspire and comfort you in a world in which you can’t seem to anticipate much that comes your way. 

 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Cinderella Spinderella” by Mark Binder

"Keep-a-Going” by Donald Davis 

“Cinderella Spinderella” by Mark Binder

“Two Peas in a Pod” by The Storycrafters

“David the Dancin’ Boy” by Ed Stivender

In the full, hour-long episode of The Apple Seed that we posted today (the episode is called "Keep a-Goin'," and you can find it right next to this Extra pretty much wherever it's listed: at byuradio.org/appleseed, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts), you heard a story from Jeri Burns and her son, about how mother and son had their challenges, but in the end are pretty much "Two Peas in a Pod." That story got us thinking about peas, which got us thinking about this story, called "Pickin' Peas" and told by the celebrated storyteller, folklorist, and children's librarian Margaret Read MacDonald. We hope you enjoy "Pickin' Peas" as today's Apple Seed Extra.

In this hour, we’ve chosen some stories that we think you’ll love. Each one of them features someone getting by, and even thriving, in a world filled with things that might otherwise try to hold them back or get them down. We’ll hear a version of the story of David and Goliath from Philadelphia storyteller Ed Stivender, we’ll hear a story from New York storyteller Jeri Burns of the Storycrafters and her son Zachary about a mother and son trying to find comfort in a world in which nothing seems to feel good. We’ll hear a story recorded live in Jonesborough, Tennessee, the heart or storytelling in America from Donald Davis, the great North Carolina Storyteller, about his Uncle Grover Cleveland Davis, whose life philosophy will inspire and comfort you in a world in which you can’t seem to anticipate much that comes your way. 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Cinderella Spinderella” by Mark Binder

"Keep-a-Going” by Donald Davis 

“Cinderella Spinderella” by Mark Binder

“Two Peas in a Pod” by The Storycrafters

“David the Dancin’ Boy” by Ed Stivender

In the full, hour-long episode of The Apple Seed that we posted today (the episode is called "Keep a-Goin'," and you can find it right next to this Extra pretty much wherever it's listed: at byuradio.org/appleseed, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts), you heard a story from Jeri Burns and her son, about how mother and son had their challenges, but in the end are pretty much "Two Peas in a Pod." That story got us thinking about peas, which got us thinking about this story, called "Pickin' Peas" and told by the celebrated storyteller, folklorist, and children's librarian Margaret Read MacDonald. We hope you enjoy "Pickin' Peas" as today's Apple Seed Extra.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Southern Suggestions” by Michael Reno Harrell

“Fox's Sack” by Bill Harley

“Circus of Life” by David H. Claunch

“Electra” by Jay O'Callahan

Radio Family Journal: “Bella’s Hats”

In the full hour-long episode of The Apple Seed that we posted today, you heard a story and song by the terrific songwriter and storyteller Michael Reno Harrell called "Southern Suggestions." Michael is a long-time friend of The Apple Seed, and these days he's playing songs and telling stories from his sofa in North Carolina, where you can watch him on YouTube. With Michael Reno's persmission, we're sharing one of those sofa tunes with you as today's Apple Seed Extra. This one's a great one, called "It Made Mama's Day." Give a listen, and then find a way to hug your mom.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Southern Suggestions” by Michael Reno Harrell

“Fox's Sack” by Bill Harley

“Circus of Life” by David H. Claunch

“Electra” by Jay O'Callahan

Radio Family Journal: “Bella’s Hats”

In the full hour-long episode of The Apple Seed that we posted today, you heard a story and song by the terrific songwriter and storyteller Michael Reno Harrell called "Southern Suggestions." Michael is a long-time friend of The Apple Seed, and these days he's playing songs and telling stories from his sofa in North Carolina, where you can watch him on YouTube. With Michael Reno's persmission, we're sharing one of those sofa tunes with you as today's Apple Seed Extra. This one's a great one, called "It Made Mama's Day." Give a listen, and then find a way to hug your mom.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Jumping on Grandma’s Plastic Covered Couch” by Linda Gorham

“Ananzi and the Magic Pot” by Bobby Norfolk

“Mamma’s Coat” by Barbara McBride-Smith

“Elijah and the Poor Man” by Syd Lieberman

Radio Family Journal: “Busted Sofa”

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Jumping on Grandma’s Plastic Covered Couch” by Linda Gorham

“Ananzi and the Magic Pot” by Bobby Norfolk

“Mamma’s Coat” by Barbara McBride-Smith

“Elijah and the Poor Man” by Syd Lieberman

Radio Family Journal: “Busted Sofa”