The Apple Seed

King of the Pipers by Kevin Carr (2:38)

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Brenda Wong Aoki Live at the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival 2017 (31:48)

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You’re probably familiar with the word “hangry” and even if you’re not you’re familiar with the concept. It’s that feeling when you’re getting a little cranky or on edge because you haven’t eaten, an emotion most often demonstrated in young children and babies, but certainly not limited to that age range. It’s not even an emotion limited humans. Just think of wolf in the Three Little Pigs. He gets pretty frustrated when after all his huffing and puffing he doesn't get a dinner in the end and in this episode we've got stories for you about other ravenous rivals.

Jack and the Dragon Man by Octavia Sexton (1:39)

Jack and his brothers go off to make a living and run into some trouble when an incredibly large man swoops into their cabin and steals their supper. Learn more about Octavia Sexton by visiting: octaviasexton.com

Rice Balls by Connie Regan-Blake (22:00)

A little old woman has to outsmart some hungry oni in order to win her rice balls back. Learn more about Connie Regan-Blake by visiting: storywindow.com

The Man in the Moon In Love by Ed Stivender (33:20)

The man in the moon falls in love with a lady on earth, but the greedy glutonous man in the sun stands in the way of them being together. Learn more about Ed Stivender by visiting: edstivender.com

Epaminandus by Donna Washington (42:30)

A young boy tries to follow his mother's instructions exactly but it only leads to her exasperation. Learn more about Donna Washington by visiting: dlwstoryteller.com

A look at two different versions of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet including a conversation with BYU's Young Company about their bilingual production “Romeo y Julieta,” and a story from professor Kerry Soper about his high school production that ends in unexpected comedic tragedy.

According to dictionary.com the definition of “wonder” is: “a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.” This episode features stories about women of wonder.

Unanana and the Elephant by Tim Lowry (2:21)

A story from African Folklore, about a woman who’s working to build her family a nice home on a road less traveled by humans. Learn more about Tim Lowry by visiting: storytellertimlowry.com

Pandora and She Took the Box Out of the Closet by Barbara McBride-Smith (13:03)

An adaptation of the Greek myth. Learn more about Barbara McBride-Smith by visiting: www.barbaramcbridesmith.com

Yaru, Yaatu, Satura, Mun by Charlotte Blake Alston (26:31)

A young girl wanders through an enchanted forest, handling the ghouls and odd creatures with unprecedented poise. Learn more about Charlotte Blake Alston by visiting: www.charlotteblakealston.com

Kang Ding Love Story by Motoko (47:55)

Young lovers run into some unexpected roadblocks so the girl finds an incredible solution to the situation. Learn more about Motoko by visiting: motoko.folktales.net

“Books are a uniquely portable magic” - Stephen King

Tatton Hall by Geraldine Buckley (1:27)

From her album "Destination? Slammer! True Tales of Life and Laugh", listen to Geraldine talk about the magic she discovers in the library of her childhood boarding school, Tatton Hall. Learn more about Geraldine Buckley by visiting: www.geraldinebuckley.com/

Books and Burglars by Jay O'Callahan (12:03)

A set of tomes protect Jay and his family from an intruder. Learn more about Jay O'Callahan by visiting: ocallahan.com

Apple Seed Team Roundtable (20:27)

Members of the Apple Seed team discuss some of the first books they read that took them on a journey.

In the Realm of the Seal King by Brian "Fox" Ellis (28:19)

A girl discovers that all the legends in her favorite book are true. Learn more about Brian "Fox" Ellis by visiting: foxtalesint.com

The Library Song by Beth Horner (40:40)

Recorded live for her video special, “Wacky & Wild: From Young to Old,” this song about searching for a book at the library includes the autoharp. Learn more about Beth Horner by visiting: bethhorner.com

The Inflatable Easter Bunnies of Half-Dollar by Bil Lepp (45:33)

Bil’s love for James Fenimore Cooper’s "Last of the Mohicans" and how he and a childhood friend related it to inflatable lawn ornaments in their small town. Learn more about Bil Lepp by visiting: www.leppstorytelling.com

Making plans is something that many people do. You yourself are probably familiar with the process of planning a vacation, a party, or the next move in your career. We make plans because we want to grow, to experience new horizons and all the good stuff that can come with a little extra forethought, however, not all plans work out. And sometimes it's not even our own fault. This episode is full of plans that are thwarted, diverted, and downright foiled thanks to other people.

Trying to Get Rid of Miss Annie by Donald Davis (1:10)

Donald and his little brother try to get rid of their long time babysitter. Learn more about Donald Davis by visiting: www.ddavisstoryteller.com

The Big Stone by Jess Smith (18:34)

A king who hates children wants to build a castle so tall that it blocks out the sun and scares children out of playing or making noise. In order to build this castle he requires a special stone so he strikes a deal with a witch to gather up the material but she runs into some resistance. Learn more about Jess Smith by visiting: www.jesssmith.co.uk

Sr. Coyote by Glenda Bonin (26:25)

While hiding away in a hole from a pack of dogs Sr. Coyote asks himself how he got in that situation. Learn more about Glenda Bonin by visiting: www.storyworksgroup.com

Kate Crackernuts by Mary Hamilton (34:41)

Not only does tomboy Kate have the power to crack open nuts with her bare hands but she also manages to crack open the secret plans surrounding her stepsister and some princes. Learn more about Mary Hamilton by visiting: maryhamilton.info

Pieces from the Utah's Biggest Liars contest as well as stories from one of the most renowned liars there is, Bil Lepp.

President Jimmy Carter said, “The achievements, leadership, courage, strength, and love of the women who built America was as vital as that of the men whose names we know so well.”

Why I Speak Out by Judith Black (1:40)

Learn more about Judith Black by visiting: storiesalive.com

Sonari Glinton and Dorothy Glinton (15:14)

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Wally Funk and Mary Holsenbeck (17:50)

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Bishop Ricardo Ramirez (21:49)

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Idella Hansen and Sandi Talbott (24:13)

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Stephanie Butler and Joyce Butler (26:37)

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Dan Steinberg and Peg Steinberg (28:39)

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Interview with Jen Christensen, Project Manager of (31:27)

Jen is the Project Manager of Better Days 2020, a non-profit organization “dedicated to popularizing Utah women’s history in creative and communal ways.” Jen chats with us about a project she is heading to replace one of Utah’s statues in the U.S. Capitol building with a statue of Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female state senator in the nation and in Utah. She also shares with us the history of women’s rights in Utah and the story of how Better Days 2020 came to be and the vision they have for the future. Learn more about the project by visiting: www.betterdays2020.com

In this episode of the Apple Seed we’ve got stories from Donna Ingham, Odds Bodkin, Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton, and so many more about the confusions, twists, and great stories that arise from “getting your wires crossed”.

A Story in Signs by Ruth Halpern (1:27)

A group of travelers and bandits meet in the desert and discuss their interests through signs. Learn more about Ruth Halpern by visiting: www.ruthstory.com

Lost in Cyberspace by Donna Ingham (9:53)

Donna Ingham and her struggles with learning all of the technological lingo that her nephew and niece try to teach her. Learn more about Donna Ingham by visiting: donnaingham.com

The Missing Axe by Odds Bodkin (16:14)

A man “loses” his prize axe and accuses his neighbor’s son of taking it. Learn more about Odds Bodkin by visiting: www.oddsbodkin.net

The Mirror That Caused Trouble by Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss (19:19)

A man and his family in medieval Korea see a mirror, or rather, themselves for the first time. Learn more about Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss by visiting: beautyandthebeaststorytellers.com

The Ugly Duckling by Diane Wolkstein (24:17)

Diane's telling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale. Learn more about the late Diane Wolkstein by visiting: en.wikipedia.org/Diane_Wolkstein

Moocher and the Butcher's Meat by Bobby Norfolk (33:15)

A puppy takes a piece of meat but is confronted with an unexpected rival. Learn more about Bobby Norfolk by visiting: www.bobbynorfolk.com

The Brewery of Eggshells by Nuala Hayes (36:00)

In Scottish folkloric tradition there are stories of changelings, human babies that the fairies or trolls swap out with one of their own kind and in this story one young mother tricks things back into how they should be. Learn more about Nuala Hayes by visiting: www.storytellersofireland.org

The Wolf Who Cried Sheep by Willy Claflin (45:15)

Normally this story is about a boy crying wolf, but Maynard Moose gives you a fresh take. Learn more about Willy Claflin by visiting: www.willyclaflin.com

Three Dolls by David H. Claunch (49:00)

A king gets stumped trying to solve a riddle so he calls in some friends to help him untangle the message. Learn more about David H. Claunch by visiting: www.davidclaunch.com

In this episode we bring you stories of alterations that aren’t as common as growing out of your baby teeth, becoming tall, or getting a new haircut.

Water of Life by Motoko (1:47)

A kind elderly couple have their life turned around when they discover a mountain spring with some very transformative side effects. Learn more about Motoko, winner of the 2017 Circle of Excellence Award, by visiting: motoko.folktales.net

The Legend of the Big Dipper by Jenni Cargill-Strong (14:11)

Originally a European story Jenni Cargill-Strong gives this story an Australian twist as a little girl journeys to fetch her ill mother some extraordinary water. Learn more about Jenni Cargill-Strong, who received the "Special Award" from the National Library of Australia for her album Molly Whuppie, by visiting: www.storytree.com.au

Shape-Shifting Girl by Simon Brooks (23:58)

A girl helps an old man in duress and in return is gifted with the incredible ability to morph her form to best fit the situation. Learn more about Simon Brooks, who also works as a voice actor, by visiting: www.diamondscree.com