The Apple Seed

Stories included in this episode:

Dolores Hydock

Story: Western Civilization

Teller:  Dolores Hydock

Site: www.storypower.org

Notes: A question about conifers turns into a beautiful conversation about life.

Joel Ben Izzy

Story: The Beggar King 

Teller:  Joel Ben Izzy

Site: www.storypage.com

Notes: "King Solomon had a dream..."

Stories included in this episode:

Bonnie Greenberg

Song: Devoleb

Teller:  Bonnie Greenberg

Site: www.bonniegreenberg.net

Notes: An original tale by Bonnie Greenberg inspired by her son, David.

Red Fred Project

\*\*Interview: \*\* Dallas Graham\*\*

Site: redfredproject.com

Notes: \*\*Dallas Graham is acquainted with the power of healing through story as he works with children whose lives are touched by chronic illnesses and helps them create their own original stories to share with the world. 

Charlotte Alston

Story: Nyala

Teller:  Charlotte Blake Alston

Site: www.charlotteblakealston.com

Notes: In this tale, a village hero comes is found in an unlikely person.

Funny people Hannah Wing, Drew Allen, and Aaron Woodall of the local comedy club Humor U join Sam Payne in Studio 3 to share some stories, some insight, and of course, some laughs. Join us as they share with The Apple Seed the stories behind their favorite jokes, their thoughts about humor and storytelling, and give us a little taste of their comedy craft.

HUMOR U

From left to right: Drew Allen, Hannah Wing, Aaron Woodall

HUMOR U is a stand-up comedy collective based out of Brigham Young University. To find out more about Humor U, visit:  www.youtube.com/user/theofficialHumorU

www.facebook.com/officialhumoru

www.twitter.com/officialhumoru

DREW ALLEN is a student at Brigham Young University and is the current president of Humor U. He has been performing stand-up comedy since his freshman year in college and hopes to be able to continue to perform for many years to come. Outside of performing comedy, Drew enjoys watching movies, going on uninspiring first dates, and spending way too much time obsessively creating mix CDs.

HANNAH WING is a former member of Humor U, BYU graduate and Copywriter. She also enjoys writing stand-up comedy,Taylor Swift fan letters, and oddly specific murder mysteries for her friends. To find more of Hannah's work, visit hannagracewing.com

AARON WOODALL is a former member of Humor U. A native of Bowie, Maryland, Aaron got lost in Utah a few years ago and still hasn’t found his way home yet. His energetic brand of humor, littered with pop culture references, has entertained crowds in the Beehive State for the last 4 years. He started making a name for himself on the Salt Lake scene in 2013 when he placed 3rd at the Rocky Mountain Laugh Off and then finished as a semi-finalist in the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas later that year.  In 2014 Aaron competed in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, released his first DVD, "Get Serious", and appeared on the stand up special, "Peculiar People." To find more of Aaron's work, visit www.aaronwoodall.com

Stories included in this episode:

Beatrice Bowles

Story: Molly Whuppie

Teller:  Beatrice Bowles

Site: www.beatricebowles.com

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Simon Brooks

Story: One Wish

Teller:  Simon Brooks

Site: www.diamondscree.com

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Susan Klein

Story: Rumplestiltskin

Teller:  Susan Klein

Site:

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Jenni Cargill-Strong

Story: Golden Goose

Teller:  Jenni Cargill-Strong

Site: www.susanklein.net

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Barbara Schutzgruber

Story: The Insatiable Pumpkin

Teller:  Barbara Schutzgruber

Site: weavestory.com

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Stories included in this episode:

Mitch Capel

Song: I Can Fly

Teller:  Grandaddy Junebug (Mitch Capel)

Site: www.gjbug.com

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Margaret Read MacDonald

\*\*Story:  Pickin' Peas

Teller:  Margaret Reed MacDonald

Site: www.margaretreadmacdonald.com

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Willy Claflin

Story: Little Freddy and His Whistle

Teller:  Willy Claflin

Site: www.willyclaflin.com

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Jess Smith

Story: Riverbank Mole

Teller:  Jess Smith

Site: www.jesssmith.co.uk

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Big Joe Pagliuca

Story: Anansi and the Strange Green Rock

Teller:  Big Joe

Site: www.bigjoe.com

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Story:  Rooster with a Magic Stomach

Teller:  Ed Stivender

Site: edstivender.com

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The Storycrafters

Story: Donkey and Toad

Teller: The Storycrafters

Site: www.storycrafters.com

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Stories included in this episode:

Bill Harley

Song: Sitting Down to Eat

Teller:  Bill Harley

Site: www.billharley.com

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Diane Ferlatte

Song: Poor Crow

Teller:  Diane Ferlatte

Site: www.dianeferlatte.com

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Paul Taylor

Song: Kookaburra

Teller:  Paul Taylor

Site: www.paultaylor.ws

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Kim Weitkamp

Song: Summer Days

Teller:  Kim Weitkamp

Site: www.kimweitkamp.com

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Regi Carpenter

Song: It's Okay To Cry

Teller: Regi Carpenter

Site: soaringstories.com

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Susan Reed

Teller:  Susan Reed

Site: www.susanreed.com

Notes: An interview with storyteller and musician, Susan Reed. Songs featured in this episode: "Let's Start Over", "Grampa", "Home."

The Adventures of Little Proto

From the award-winning and beloved masterstoryteller, author, creative musician and educator, Odds Bodkin, we bring you "The Adventures of Little Proto." This episode is the first in a trilogy of Little Proto's adventures--67 million years ago--on Magnolia Island, where an old Triceratops lives. A heart-warming story with original songs and sound effects, this family-friendly epic is also accompanied by a 12-string guitar. Join Little Proto and his curious friends as they embark on a journey with many twists and turns. Appropriate for ages 4 and up.

To learn more about teller, Odds Bodkin, and to find more Little Proto stories visit www.oddsbodkin.net

Stories included in this episode:

Madeline Pots

Story: Boating with Charlie

Teller:  Madeline Pots

Site: www.madelinelpots.com

Notes: Madeline learns from the wise logic of a mischievous older brother.

The Apple Seed

Note: Producer Andy Bay, assistant producers Makena Bauss, Sam Bennion, Deidrene Crisanto, and audio engineer, Andre Marques, play a round of "Two Truths and Lie" in the studio with Sam Payne.

Pam Faro

Story: Ten Chests

Teller:  Pam Faro

Site: www.storycrossings.com

Notes: A Spanish tale about lying and getting caught in the act. 

Donna Ingham

Story: Ciao, Y'all

Teller:  Donna Ingham

Site: www.donnaingham.com

Notes: A Texan family vacations in Italy.

Donna Washington

Story: The Loathly Lady

Teller: Donna Washington

Site: www.donnawashington.com

Notes: Donna shows great command of Arthurian Legend in this rendition of The Wife of Bath's Tale from The Canterbury Tales.

Jay O' Callahan

Story: Muddy River High

Teller: Jay O' Callahan

Site: www.ocallahan.com

Notes: Jay O' Callahan paints a picture of high school in this Pill Hill story.

When you were young, your mother wisely advised you not to talk to strangers. But what happens when you do? Stories included in this episode:

Joel ben Izzy

Story: Three Travel Tales

Teller:  Joel ben Izzy

Site: www.storypage.com

Notes: Traveling is one of the best ways to encounter the world. 

Lani Peterson

Story: In Search of Charles Dickens

Teller:  Lani Peterson

Site: lanipeterson.com

Notes: While trying to connect with this prolific author, Lani finds herself connecting with people and places, both past and present.

Geraldine BuckleyStory: Hitchhiking

Teller:  Geraldine Buckley

Site: www.geraldinebuckley.com

Notes: Sometimes in our lives, that which is familiar can seem strange.

Thomas Weller

Notes: Leslie Hurd is a Navy CACO, or Casualty Assistance Calls Officer. When active duty members of the Navy die, CACOs break the news to their families – and support them during their time of grief.

Site: storycorps.org/listen/leslie-hurd

Thomas Weller

Notes: Thomas Weller has spent the last 50 years helping strangers who break down on the highway.

Site: storycorps.org/listen/thomas-weller

Scott Macaulay

Notes: Scott Macaulay remembers how, 25 years ago, he started an annual holiday dinner for strangers who have nowhere else to go.

Site: storycorps.org/listen/scott-macaulay

Thomas WellerNotes: Debra Goodman interviews her friend Ed Trinka, a doorman at the Plaza Hotel since 1963, and who is in the business of making strangers and visitors feel right at home.

Site: storycorps.org/listen/ed-trinka-and-debra-goodman