The Apple Seed

More long-form stories from tellers Willy Claflin and Donald Davis.

Stories about laziness and being lazy from some tellers who work very hard, featuring Kim Weitkamp, Jim Weiss, Bill Gordh, Mary Hamilton, Norah Dooley, and Milbre Burch.

NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Mission (MER) is an ongoing robotic space mission involving two rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, exploring the planet Mars. In 2003 the program sent off two rovers—MER-A Spirit and MER-B Opportunity—to explore the Martian surface and geology. The late Syd Lieberman spent several months with the MER team to create this story dedicated to the individuals at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

To find more of Syd Lieberman's work, visit this website www.sydlieberman.com

To learn more about NASA Mars Exploration Rover Mission, visit this website: mars.nasa.gov/mer/home

In 2008, NASA commissioned storyteller Jay O’Callahan to write a story to celebrate the national space agency’s 50th anniversary. It was a particularly fitting modality, as NASA scientists use storytelling to share the results of their research and projects with their colleagues.

The resulting work, entitled Forged in the Stars, features the stories of three prominent NASA personalities: J.C. High Eagle, a NASA engineer of Cherokee Indian heritage whose childhood dream was to help men land on the moon; astronaut Neil Armstrong in the 1969 Apollo moon landing; and the poignant story of New Hampshire teacher Christa McAuliffe, who died in the space shuttle Challenger disaster. Further, the story explores the wondrous journey of the twin Voyager spacecraft, launched in 1977 with the goal of exploring Jupiter and Saturn, and continuing on to this day to places no other spacecraft has ever explored.

Forged in the Stars is the result of almost two years of research, including interviews with astronauts, engineers and many other NASA employees.

To read learn more about Forged in the Stars & find more of Jay O' Callahan's work,visit this website: www.ocallahan.com/forged-in-the-stars

Hear part one, here.

This episode also includes an interview with Todd Barber, Mars Exploration Rovers (MER) Propulsion Engineer with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. To learn more about Todd and the work he does, visit this website: mars.nasa.gov

In 2008, NASA commissioned storyteller Jay O’Callahan to write a story to celebrate the national space agency’s 50th anniversary. It was a particularly fitting modality, as NASA scientists use storytelling to share the results of their research and projects with their colleagues.

The resulting work, entitled Forged in the Stars, features the stories of three prominent NASA personalities: J.C. High Eagle, a NASA engineer of Cherokee Indian heritage whose childhood dream was to help men land on the moon; astronaut Neil Armstrong in the 1969 Apollo moon landing; and the poignant story of New Hampshire teacher Christa McAuliffe, who died in the space shuttle Challenger disaster. Further, the story explores the wondrous journey of the twin Voyager spacecraft, launched in 1977 with the goal of exploring Jupiter and Saturn, and continuing on to this day to places no other spacecraft has ever explored.

Forged in the Stars is the result of almost two years of research, including interviews with astronauts, engineers and many other NASA employees.

To read learn more about Forged in the Stars & find more of Jay O' Callahan's work,visit this website: www.ocallahan.com/forged-in-the-stars

Hear part two, here.

Members of The Acting Company, director Suzanne Christensen, and siblings & proprietors of online gallery, Cocoon, Noah & Leah Kershisnik, join Sam Payne for an evening of readings that are perfect for the winter holiday season. Performed in front of a live audience, it is with pleasure that The Apple Seed brings you wintery tunes and tales that stand the test of time, and some that might be new to you and your holiday traditions. In this episode, you'll hear stories from Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and more. 

To learn more about The Acting Company, visit this link- www.tacactingcompany.org

To learn more about Cocoon: Works on Paper, visit this link- www.cocoonworksonpaper.com

A conversation with members of the company of "Joyful Noise", a musical that tells the story of classic composer George F. Handel during the creation of his infamous "Messiah" production. The long-running production was written by Utah playwright, Tim Slover. This year's production is directed by Dave Hansen and features Scott Bronson as Handel and Julianna Boulter who plays Susanna Cipper, Handel's star actress. All three join Sam Payne in the studio for a conversation about the play that serves as a behind-the-scenes look at the mythology surrounding the process of writing this classic Christmas piece. 

To learn more about Tim Slover, visit this link:www.theatre.utah.edu/tim-slover-ph-d

To learn more about Scott Bronson's book, "The Agitated Heart", visit this link: www.amazon.com/The-Agitated-Heart

Sit back and enjoy these tales from Donald Davis and Barbara Schutzgruber.

Stories included in this episode:

Bill Harley

Story: Field Trip

Teller:  Bill Harley

Site: www.billharley.com

Note: One of the first stories Sam Payne ever heard Bill tell, this one is a real treat.

Geraldine Buckley

Story: Hitchhiking

Teller:  Geraldine Buckley

Site: www.geraldinebuckley.com

Note: Geraldine Buckley was one of the first tellers we featured on The Apple Seed, and we're always happy to bring her storeis to you.</

Stories included in this episode:

Kevin Cordi

Story: Trash Talk

Teller:  Kevin Cordi

Site: www.kevincordi.com

Note: A tale of friendly neighborhood noise.

Lyn Ford

Story: Kanzo's Garden

Teller:  Lyn Ford

Site: www.storytellerlynford.com

Note:Good neighbors can feel like family.

Anne Rutherford

Story: larry and the rabbi

Teller:  Anne Rutherford

Site: www.annerutherford.com

Note: A fun twist on a Jewish folktale makes Larry appreciate what he has.

Donald Davis

Story Jack Moore Builds A House

Teller: Donald Davis

Site: www.ddavisstoryteller.com

Note: A young Donald "helps" his neighbor build a house.

Adam Booth

Story: The Ice Cream Truck

Teller: Adam Booth

Site: www.adam-booth.com

Notes: The neighborhood boy who cried" ice cream!"