What if stories didn't exist? What if a story existed with such a premise?Well, we've got it! It's called "A Story A Story" and it's one of several great stories you'll hear on today's episode of The Apple Seed. 

 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: “Mr. Romrell”

“The Teachers’ Lounge” – PART I by Bill Harley

“A Story A Story” by Len Cabral

“Water” by Jane Stenson

“The Teachers’ Lounge” – PART II by Bill Harley

On the full episode of The Apple Seed that we posted today, you'll hear a story by Len Cabral -- an Ananzi story about how stories came into the world. That story got us thinking in general about origin stories, and this cowboy song came to mind. It's called "That's How The Yodel was Born," and this performancd by Don Edwards will carry you away. It's today's Apple Seed Extra!

What if stories didn't exist? What if a story existed with such a premise?Well, we've got it! It's called "A Story A Story" and it's one of several great stories you'll hear on today's episode of The Apple Seed. 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: “Mr. Romrell”

“The Teachers’ Lounge” – PART I by Bill Harley

“A Story A Story” by Len Cabral

“Water” by Jane Stenson

“The Teachers’ Lounge” – PART II by Bill Harley

On the full episode of The Apple Seed that we posted today, you'll hear a story by Len Cabral -- an Ananzi story about how stories came into the world. That story got us thinking in general about origin stories, and this cowboy song came to mind. It's called "That's How The Yodel was Born," and this performancd by Don Edwards will carry you away. It's today's Apple Seed Extra!

From time to time, we’ve all felt the stirring of ambition. Perhaps you’ve dreamed of becoming famous, winning a competition, or joining an elite group of people. Today, Mara Menzies will tell us a story about a hunter named Ochosi who dreams of becoming a deity - talk about dreaming big! Listen in to discover how that works out for Ochosi, as well as to hear more wonderful stories by Syd Lieberman, Jess Smith, and Time Lowry.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

 “The Cruel Miller” by Jess Smith

“Ochosi” by Mara Menzies

“The Wide Mouth Frog” by Tim Lowry

“The Great Copper Scroll Debate” by Syd Lieberman

From time to time, we’ve all felt the stirring of ambition. Perhaps you’ve dreamed of becoming famous, winning a competition, or joining an elite group of people. Today, Mara Menzies will tell us a story about a hunter named Ochosi who dreams of becoming a deity - talk about dreaming big! Listen in to discover how that works out for Ochosi, as well as to hear more wonderful stories by Syd Lieberman, Jess Smith, and Time Lowry.

 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

 “The Cruel Miller” by Jess Smith

“Ochosi” by Mara Menzies

“The Wide Mouth Frog” by Tim Lowry

“The Great Copper Scroll Debate” by Syd Lieberman

On today's Apple Seed Extra, a hunting story about one of America's Folk Heroes, Bill Greenfield. He's got a lot of tall tales told about him, but we thought we'd bring you this one today, from Joseph Bruchac. The story is called "Bill Greenfield the Crack Shot."

On today's Apple Seed Extra, a hunting story about one of America's Folk Heroes, Bill Greenfield. He's got a lot of tall tales told about him, but we thought we'd bring you this one today, from Joseph Bruchac. The story is called "Bill Greenfield the Crack Shot."

If you've ever dreaded a particular chore (who wasn't?) then you'll sympathize with the main character of Odds Bodkin's "Three Spinning Fairies", just one of several wonderful tales you'll hear on today's episode of The Apple Seed.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“The Junkyard” – PART I by Anthony Burcher 

“The Three Spinning Fairies” by Odds Bodkin

“Thinking Behind by” by Bil Lepp

“The Junkyard” – PART II by Anthony Burcher 

Radio Family Journal: “Changing World”

If you've ever dreaded a particular chore (who wasn't?) then you'll sympathize with the main character of Odds Bodkin's "Three Spinning Fairies", just one of several wonderful tales you'll hear on today's episode of The Apple Seed.

 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“The Junkyard” – PART I by Anthony Burcher 

“The Three Spinning Fairies” by Odds Bodkin

“Thinking Behind by” by Bil Lepp

“The Junkyard” – PART II by Anthony Burcher 

Radio Family Journal: “Changing World”