The Apple Seed

This episode focuses on the work of chaplains - religious representatives who serve in military institutions, prisons, and hospitals. In this episode you'll hear Sam Payne talk to Marc Deluca, a chaplain candidate; Ronda Weaver, a VA hospital chaplain; Mark Allison, founder of the World Spiritual Health Organization; and Eric Eliason, a military chaplain who served in Afghanistan.

Stories included in this episode:

Dolores Hydock

Story 1: Perfect Match

Teller: Dolores Hydock

Site: www.storypower.org

Notes: Dolores recalls the time her high school held a computer-themed dance were each student was to dance with their "perfect match."

Richard Martin

Story 2: Bishop Dalley

Teller: Richard Martin

Site: www.tellatale.eu

Notes: A pastor struggles to keep his congregation awake during his sermons.

Sheila Starks Phillips

Story 3: Chris' Accident

Teller: Sheila Starks Phillips

Site: www.sheilaphillips.com

Notes: A mother watches her son return to his high school after recovering from a tragic accident. 

Bill Harley

Story 4: Bucket of Beans, Clarisse, and the Bubble Machine

Teller: Bill Harley

Site: www.billharley.com

Notes: A young boy and his sister get into trouble when they start messing with their parent's bubble machine.

This episode includes audio from the 2014 National Storytelling Conference were the Apple Seed team recorded keynotes, workshops and special live performances. In this episode you'll find an interview with the president of the National Storytelling Network, Yvonne Healy, a discussion with Yoruba storyteller Marilyn Omifunke Torres, and exclusive audio from the 2014 NSN Story Slam.

photo © sampayne.com

Today we're reversing things a bit, and will be showcasing some of the work of our very own host, Sam Payne. Sam has enjoyed a prolific career in entertainment as a storyteller, songwriter, musician, writer, author, radio feature producer, educator and world-traveler. To learn more about our charming host, Sam Payne, visit his website: www.sampayne.com

photo © claremurphy.com

On this episode, we're highlighting the work of Clare Murphy, a Dublin-born, world-traveling storyteller with a body of work that's both expansive and utterly delightful. Her credits include theatres and festivals around the globe (including the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival) and she has worked as a consultant with The Royal Shakespeare Company. This episode includes highlights from her body of work, as well as a conversation with Sam Payne in which Clare shares with us some insights into the world of storytelling.

To find more of Clare's work visit her website: claremurphy.com

This episode includes Dolores Hydock’s adaptation of the 14th century love story, “Eglamore and Cristobel.” It is a passionate, surprising tale about a devoted knight and a strong woman who fight danger, treachery and an array of monsters - both human and non-human - who conspire to keep them apart. Dolores’s tale is accompanied by the musicians of PanHarmonium - David Cantrell, Susan Marchant, and Gilbert Ritchie – who add haunting melodies and exuberant songs of the period to this funny, intriguing, and amazingly contemporary story.

Beth Horner (c) www.bethorner.com

This episode of The Apple Seed includes Sam Payne’s interview with Beth Horner, a vivacious teller dedicated to providing an entertaining and empowering experience for her listeners, young and old. Beth came to the art of storytelling naturally, having been raised in Boone County, Missouri by a family of story lovers. Beth is now a National Storytelling Network Circle of Excellence Oracle Award winner who has performed on “Live From National Geographic” and as a narrative consultant for NASA/Johnson Space Center’s Story Mining project for which she collected the stories of the scientists behind the Apollo Space Missions. Along with their interview, this episode also includes a selection of Beth’s stories: “Knight’s Lesson,” “Elsie & Mr. Fox,” and “The Skull.”

For more of Beth’s work visit her website – www.bethhorner.com

Timpanogos Storytelling Festival

To gear up for the 2014 Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Sam Payne plays some of his favorite recordings from festival’s past. This episode includes live performances from Kevin Kling, Beth Horner, Antonio Rocha, Donald Davis and Clare Murphy, and a musical performance from Josh Goforth and Grammy Award-winning artist David Holt.

For tickets and more information visit the festival’s website – www.timpfest.org.

Stories included in this episode:

Michael Reno Harrell

Story 1: Picnic

Teller: Michael Reno Harrell

Site: www.michaelreno.com

Notes: Michael recalls quirky Sunday picnics with his extended family.

Geraldine Buckley

Story 2: Devils On Horseback

Teller: Geraldine Buckley

Site: www.geraldinebuckley.com

Notes: As a child, Geraldine always wanted to be a "character" like her great aunt. 

Donald Davis

Story 3: Uncle Frank and the Southern Bells

Teller: Donald Davis

Site: www.ddavisstoryteller.com

Notes: Stories about the many characters in the Davis family.

Diane Ferlatte

Story 4: You Never Know What the End's Gonna Be

Teller: Diane Ferlatte

Site: www.dianeferlatte.com

Notes: Diane and her mother-in-law reconcile their differences.

Dan Keding is well known for his telling of traditional world folktales, personal narratives of his boyhood in Chicago, ghost stories and dark tales, and superbly crafted original pieces. A well-respected ballad singer, he accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and spoons. This combination of dynamic storytelling and powerful ballad singing has made him a festival and concert favorite throughout the US, Great Britain and Ireland, endearing him to audiences of all ages. This episode includes Sam Payne's interview with Dan and his stories "The Tear," "The Two Warriors," and "Rudy and the Roller Skate."