The Apple Seed

Sometimes even the smallest of choices can change the trajectory of one's life, as evidenced by today's stories. Today on The Apple Seed you'll hear stories from Antonio Sacre, Joe Herrington, Heather Forest, and Don White. We hope you'll choose to tune in - it just may change YOUR life. 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: Canada

Daily Mix: Cole Wissinger discusses “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”

Story Spotlight: “Water Torture” by Antonio Sacre (13:33)

Storytime: “Branded” by Joe Herrington (6:37)

“The Sealskin” by Heather from Forest (8:52)

“The Second Chance Crew” by Don White (7:24)

From time to time, we'll post what we call a BITE ("like a regular episode, only shorter!"). We always hope that the stories you listen to on The Apple Seed will spark memories and thoughts that you can share with the ones you love -- perhaps even the people with whom you listen to the show. In a BITE, we'll listen to a single story -- one that we love -- and invite friends to share memories and thoughts that occur to them as they listen to it.

 

What's a story that you've learned a lot from? On today's BITE, Kevin Cordi shares "The Philosopher's Story" where a young man tires to find wisdom in a philosopher's words. Sam is joined in the studio by Teresa Love.

From time to time, we'll post what we call a BITE ("like a regular episode, only shorter!"). We always hope that the stories you listen to on The Apple Seed will spark memories and thoughts that you can share with the ones you love -- perhaps even the people with whom you listen to the show. In a BITE, we'll listen to a single story -- one that we love -- and invite friends to share memories and thoughts that occur to them as they listen to it.

What's a story that you've learned a lot from? On today's BITE, Kevin Cordi shares "The Philosopher's Story" where a young man tires to find wisdom in a philosopher's words. Sam is joined in the studio by Teresa Love.

To be honest, figuring out the truth can be a fickle and complicated process although it is vastly rewarding. Perhaps you remember times when you were tempted to lie, or found it hard to share the truth. Or maybe you’ve been in situations when you didn’t even know what the real truth was! Through tales from David Vanadia, Simon Brooks, Mark Binder, and Laurie Allen we hope to explore some of the many interesting and nuanced repercussions of being honest. 

 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: Auctioneer

Daily Mix: Jeff Simpson discusses “Drumsticks”

Story Spotlight: “Lion Mouse Truth Tracks” by David Vanadia on Six Stories Tall (11:16)

Storytime: “The Fly” by Simon Brooks on A Tangle of Tales (13:23)

“The Lethal Latkes” by Mark Binder on A Chanukah Present (5:55) 

“Lady in White” by Laurie Allen on Laurie Allen - Stories and Poems (4:51)

To be honest, figuring out the truth can be a fickle and complicated process although it is vastly rewarding. Perhaps you remember times when you were tempted to lie, or found it hard to share the truth. Or maybe you’ve been in situations when you didn’t even know what the real truth was! Through tales from David Vanadia, Simon Brooks, Mark Binder, and Laurie Allen we hope to explore some of the many interesting and nuanced repercussions of being honest. 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: Auctioneer

Daily Mix: Jeff Simpson discusses “Drumsticks”

Story Spotlight: “Lion Mouse Truth Tracks” by David Vanadia on Six Stories Tall (11:16)

Storytime: “The Fly” by Simon Brooks on A Tangle of Tales (13:23)

“The Lethal Latkes” by Mark Binder on A Chanukah Present (5:55) 

“Lady in White” by Laurie Allen on Laurie Allen - Stories and Poems (4:51)

From time to time, we'll post what we call a BITE ("like a regular episode, only shorter!"). We always hope that the stories you listen to on The Apple Seed will spark memories and thoughts that you can share with the ones you love -- perhaps even the people with whom you listen to the show. In a BITE, we'll listen to a single story -- one that we love -- and invite friends to share memories and thoughts that occur to them as they listen to it.

 

What makes you feel truly alive? On today's BITE, Adam Booth tells the story of an Appalachian mountain that comes alive in "The Mountain Came Alive". Sam is joined in the studio by Stewart Foster.

From time to time, we'll post what we call a BITE ("like a regular episode, only shorter!"). We always hope that the stories you listen to on The Apple Seed will spark memories and thoughts that you can share with the ones you love -- perhaps even the people with whom you listen to the show. In a BITE, we'll listen to a single story -- one that we love -- and invite friends to share memories and thoughts that occur to them as they listen to it.

What makes you feel truly alive? On today's BITE, Adam Booth tells the story of an Appalachian mountain that comes alive in "The Mountain Came Alive". Sam is joined in the studio by Stewart Foster.

In a famous poem by Emily Dickenson it is stated that “’Hope’ is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, that never stops at all.” Hope is such an important part of life. Whether it shows up in the hopeful ear of a father during a football game, the hope of future uses of old supplies, or the hope of better connections and familial relationships- hope is integral to all of it. Hope is what keeps us going through difficult times and it is what mends us back together. Hope sees us through intense, difficult trials like losing a loved one, as well as simple problems such as deciding whether or not a pan is worth keeping. Just the simple idea that the future will be better, the possibility of a vibrant story yet to come, can be all that’s needed to continue on.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: Piano Lessons

Daily Mix: Steven Kapp Perry discusses “Someone Else’s Story”

Story Spotlight: “Emerson’s Chevrolet” by Willy Claflin in Goat Whisperer (11:01) 

Storytime:

“It Could Happen!” by Dolores Hydock in It Could Happen! (19:14)

“Story 7” by Catherine Conant in Timp 2017 (4:46)

In a famous poem by Emily Dickenson it is stated that “’Hope’ is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, that never stops at all.” Hope is such an important part of life. Whether it shows up in the hopeful ear of a father during a football game, the hope of future uses of old supplies, or the hope of better connections and familial relationships- hope is integral to all of it. Hope is what keeps us going through difficult times and it is what mends us back together. Hope sees us through intense, difficult trials like losing a loved one, as well as simple problems such as deciding whether or not a pan is worth keeping. Just the simple idea that the future will be better, the possibility of a vibrant story yet to come, can be all that’s needed to continue on.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: Piano Lessons

Daily Mix: Steven Kapp Perry discusses “Someone Else’s Story”

Story Spotlight: “Emerson’s Chevrolet” by Willy Claflin in Goat Whisperer (11:01) 

Storytime:

“It Could Happen!” by Dolores Hydock in It Could Happen! (19:14)

“Story 7” by Catherine Conant in Timp 2017 (4:46)

Every single day, about three times a day, we all eat food. From the super sweet snacks to the richly spiced soups - we’ve gathered together countless times with friends and family to share our companionship and our meals. Whether it’s a hot barbeque or cold ice cream, food has this magical quality to motivate our minds and warm our hearts. Today, we’ll share savory stories from Laura Pershin Raynor, Kevin Carr, Joseph Bruchac, and Doug Elliot. 

 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: Book Fair

Daily Mix: Rachel Wadham discusses “Scary Stories For Young Foxes”

Story Spotlight: “A Day At The Zoo” Laura Pershin Raynor (10:32)

Storytime:  “Bill Greenfield’s Breakfast” by Joseph Bruchac (6:25)

“Bake that Chicken Pie” by Doug Elliot (4:07)

 

“Sweet Tooth” by Kevin Carr (12:05)