The Apple Seed

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.

Do you have a favorite family recipe? On today's BITE, Carmen Deedy talks about her aunt's wonderful dessert in the story, "Rice Pudding". Sam is joined in the studio by Gene Nelson.

Why is the sky blue? Why do bears stand on their hind legs? These are some questions that can be answered by stories, specifically “Just So” stories. Otherwise known as “Por Qua” stories, these tales give fanciful explanations to the natural world. Today on The Apple Seed, enjoy hearing from Jim Weiss, along with some spritely tales from Bob Reiser and Dovie Thomason.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: Dog in the Van

Daily Mix: Steven Kapp Perry discusses “The Worst Pies in London”

“Bear and Chipmunk” by Bob Reiser (11:19)

“Why the Baby Says Goo” by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss (0:00-4:16)

 “The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo” by Jim Weiss (9:13)

 “The Making of the Animals” by Dovie Thomason (12:00)

Why is the sky blue? Why do bears stand on their hind legs? These are some questions that can be answered by stories, specifically “Just So” stories. Otherwise known as “Por Qua” stories, these tales give fanciful explanations to the natural world. Today on The Apple Seed, enjoy hearing from Jim Weiss, along with some spritely tales from Bob Reiser and Dovie Thomason.

 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: Dog in the Van

Daily Mix: Steven Kapp Perry discusses “The Worst Pies in London”

“Bear and Chipmunk” by Bob Reiser (11:19)

“Why the Baby Says Goo” by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss (0:00-4:16)

 “The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo” by Jim Weiss (9:13)

 “The Making of the Animals” by Dovie Thomason (12:00)

Winter can be a tough time for mental health: the snow keeps you at home, the days are shorter and darker, and the holiday season is often full of stress as well as joy. And because of that, our team here at the Apple Seed has been thinking a lot about how storytelling has helped us by taking our minds elsewhere, calming our anxieties, and even teaching us better habits. So, in the spirit of mindfulness, we thought we’d bring you a few of our favorite stories about learning from our anxieties, helping those going through hard times, and asking for help when we need it.

 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: A Mile a Day

Daily Mix: Teresa Love discusses “Make Way For Ducklings”

“Golden Thread” by Susan Reed on Shoes (12:59)

“Toilet Paper and a Troubled Teenager” by Tim Lowry on Out ‘n No Book (20:32)

“Donkey & Toad” by The Storycrafters on Classics with a Twist (8:05)

Winter can be a tough time for mental health: the snow keeps you at home, the days are shorter and darker, and the holiday season is often full of stress as well as joy. And because of that, our team here at the Apple Seed has been thinking a lot about how storytelling has helped us by taking our minds elsewhere, calming our anxieties, and even teaching us better habits. So, in the spirit of mindfulness, we thought we’d bring you a few of our favorite stories about learning from our anxieties, helping those going through hard times, and asking for help when we need it.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: A Mile a Day

Daily Mix: Teresa Love discusses “Make Way For Ducklings”

“Golden Thread” by Susan Reed on Shoes (12:59)

“Toilet Paper and a Troubled Teenager” by Tim Lowry on Out ‘n No Book (20:32)

“Donkey & Toad” by The Storycrafters on Classics with a Twist (8:05)

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.

 

Have you ever had to take a difficult test? On today's BITE, David Holt tells how one clever student made the best of a hard test in the story, "Do You Know Who I Am". Sam is joined in the studio with Mark Wait.

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.

Have you ever had to take a difficult test? On today's BITE, David Holt tells how one clever student made the best of a hard test in the story, "Do You Know Who I Am". Sam is joined in the studio by Mark Wait.

Who do you think you are becoming? Who would you like to become? Today on The Apple Seed, we invite you to reflect on stories of progress, change, and the ever-expanding horizon. Enjoy stories from Noa Baum, Geraldine Buckley, Bil Lepp, and Anne Rutherford. 

 

On today's episode enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: Becoming

The Daily Mix: Jeff Simpson discusses “1865”

“The Blue Remove” by Anne Rutherford (10:58)

“The Night That Changed Everything” by Geraldine Buckley (8:07)

“The Correctional Academy” by Geraldine Buckley (6:59)

 “How I Became a Storyteller” by Noa Baum (4:54)

Who do you think you are becoming? Who would you like to become? Today on The Apple Seed, we invite you to reflect on stories of progress, change, and the ever-expanding horizon. Enjoy stories from Noa Baum, Geraldine Buckley, Bil Lepp, and Anne Rutherford. 

On today's episode enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: Becoming

The Daily Mix: Jeff Simpson discusses “1865”

“The Blue Remove” by Anne Rutherford (10:58)

“The Night That Changed Everything” by Geraldine Buckley (8:07)

“The Correctional Academy” by Geraldine Buckley (6:59)

 “How I Became a Storyteller” by Noa Baum (4:54)

Love! Has there been anything that more stories have been written about than love? Love is as universal as it is wonderful. You’ll want to get out your tissues and chocolates because today, we’ll be showing you some of the greatest love stories by Jill Lamede, Beatrice Bowles, and Jeffrey Hill.

 

 

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

Radio Family Journal: Aholiab

Daily Mix: Cole Wissinger discusses “The Emperor’s New Groove”

Story Spotlight: “The Stone Before the Door” by Jill Lamede (9:55)

Storytime: “Romantic Elevator Ride” by Jeffery Hill (7:40)             

“Psyche and Eros” by Beatrice Bowles (13:52)