The Apple Seed

The entire Apple Seed team traveled to Phoenix, Airzona where they attended the 2014 National Storytelling Conference. This conference brings together National Storytelling Network (NSN) members, as well as individuals and organizations from the community, who are interested in the art and application of storytelling. In this episode you’ll hear a round table discussion covering the best of the conference, audio from one of the many “story showcases” featured at this year’s conference, and exclusive clips from our interviews with Simon Brooks, Beth Horner, and Kiran Singh Sirah.

For more information visit the National Storytelling Network’s homepage – www.storynet.org

In this episode: Sam Payne, Sam Bennion, Whitney Snow, and McKall Morris share personal stories about their first cars, crashes and more. This episode also includes the story “Demo Derby,” told by the hilarious Kevin Kling, and a series of stories performed by Bay Area teller Joel ben Izzy called “Creepy Car Tales.”

This episode is made up of clips from BYU Radio's "The Morning Show." What you’ll hear in this episode is Sam Payne, The host of our show, sharing a few stories with Marcus Smith, host of "The Morning Show," as part of a storytelling segement that served as the original inspiration for "The Apple Seed." The stories featured in this episode include "Jonah- The Real Story" by the hilarious Bil Lepp, "Foolish Jack" performed by Ed Stivender, and “Fishing for the Big One” told by Donna Ingham. This episode also includes a scary story by Lyn Ford called “I Live Here, Too,” a Jewish tale by Syd Lieberman called “Challahs in the Ark,” and two stories from Liz Weir called “The Boy With Knowledge” and “The King’s Storyteller.” You can catch The Morning Show at 9am ET on BYU Radio’s Sirius XM channel (channel 143) and through BYU Radio’s live stream at www.byuradio.org/listen.

Stories and songs included in this episode:

Glenda Bonin

Story 1: The Goatherder and The Wild Goats

Teller: Glenda Bonin

Site: www.storyworksgroup.com

Notes: A parable about the importance of being kind to strangers.

Linda Gorham

Story 2: Cornbread Man

Teller: Linda Gorham

Site: www.lindagorham.com

Notes: You've heard of the gingerbread man, right? Well, get ready to hear the adventures of the cornbread man!

Bill Harley

Story 3: Staying Up (Nothing Happened)

Teller: Bill Harley

Site: www.billharley.com

Notes: A young boy wonders what goes on in his house after he falls asleep at night.

Barbara Schutzgruber

Story 4: The Bride

Teller: Barbara Schutzgruber

Site: www.weavestory.com

Notes: A song about the marriage of a cunning young woman and a devoted young man.

Judith Heineman

Story 5: Briar Rose: The Real Story of Sleeping Beauty

Teller: Judith Heineman

Site: www.storytelling.org

Notes: A realistically dark telling of the Grimm Brother's classic tale.

Don Edwards

Song 1: Sage & Cedar/Shenandoah

Teller: Don Edwards & Waddie Mitchell

Site: http://www.westernjubilee.com/

Notes: A performance of "Shenandoah," a traditional American folk song, featuring original poetry read by Waddie Mitchell and orchestration provided by the Worth Symphony Orchestra.

Stories included in this episode:

Lynn Ruehlmann

Story 1: Real Baby Maybe

Teller: Lynn Ruehlmann

Site: www.cascadingstories.com

Notes: The story of Lynn's first encounter with a baby.

Dolores Hydock

Story 2: First Day of School

Teller:Dolores Hydock

Site: www.storypower.org

Notes: Dolores is reminded of her first day of school. 

Glenda Bonin

Story 3: A Frightful Night

Teller: Glenda Bonin

Site: www.storyworksgroup.com

Notes: Glenda's first job involves babysitting and battling ghosts? 

Norah Dooley

Story 4: First Haircut

Teller: Norah Dooley

Site: www.norahdooley.com

Notes: Norah was a curious child who wanted to look just like her older brother. 

Alan Hoal

Story 5: Why I Don't Fish Anymore

Teller: Alan Hoal

Site: www.thehoalstory.com

Notes: A tall-tale from Alan's first fishing trip at nine years old.

Sam Payne and Andy Bay talk to Michael Baefsky and Steven Henegar, organizers of the 2014 Bay Area Storytelling Festival in Richmond, CA. This episode also includes Steven’s opening remarks from the festival and a great story from Reverend Robert B. Jones.

For more info on the festival, visit the Bay Area Storytelling Festival's website.

Stories included in this episode:

Barbara Schutzgruber

Story 1: Woman in Grey

Teller: Barbara Schutzgruber

Site: www.weavestory.com

Notes: A ghostly woman enters a small grocery store in search of milk for her baby.

Lynn Ruehlmann

Story 2: Ceiling Blues

Teller: Lynn Ruehlmann

Site: www.cascadingstories.com

Notes: As a child Lynn's imaginary friend, "Freddy," got her into trouble.

Dolores Hydock

Story 3: Looking for His Luck

Teller: Dolores Hydock

Site: www.storypower.org

Notes: A powerful story about having a good attitude. 

Mustard's Retreat

Song 1: (Wreck of) the Julie Plante

Teller: Mustard's Retreat

Site: www.mustardsretreat.com

Dan Keding

Story 4: One Man's Trouble

Teller: Dan Keding

Site: www.dankeding.com

Notes: A traditional folktale from Latvia about luck.

Kate Dudding

Story 5: Come With Me and Be Free

Teller: Kate Dudding

Site: www.katedudding.com

Notes: The true story of Iqbal Masih, a twelve-year old factory worker who became a human rights activist.

Stories included in this episode:

Joel ben Izzy

Story 1: A Tale of Curses, Blessings, and Bee Stings

Teller: Joel ben Izzy

Site: www.storypage.com

Notes: A tale of wisdom, and accepting circumstances as they are.

Dolores Hydock

Story 2: Occam’s Razor

Teller: Dolores Hydock

Site: www.storypower.org

Notes: Dolores realizes how blessed she after her mother is diagnosed with cancer.

Susi Wolf

Story 3: The Curious Sparrow

Teller: Susi Wolf

Site: www.wolfsongcreative.com

Notes: A curious sparrow longs to experience winter.

Susi Wolf

Story 4: Shaboom and the Gangbangers

Teller: Susi Wolf

Site: www.wolfsongcreative.com

Notes: Susi's fun and caring nature lands her in the back alleys of downtown Houston, TX.

Donna Washington

Story 5: The Blanket and the Bowl

Teller: Donna Washington

Site: www.donnawashington.com

Notes: The wisdom of a young woman ends a family's cycle of abuse.

Glenda Bonin

Story 6: Matchmaking Goat

Teller: Glenda Bonin

Site: www.storyworksgroup.com

Notes: A young man meets the love of his life with the help of his pet goat. 

Kevin Kling

Story 7: Accident

Teller: Kevin Kling

Site: www.kevinkling.com

Notes: Kevin talks about finding hope after a serious motorcycle accident.

Will Odysseus ever make it back to Ithaca? Find out in this thrilling final chapter of Homer's “The Odyssey” retold by master storyteller Odds Bodkin.

To find more of Odds’ work visit his website – www.oddsbodkin.net.

In part three of our series, Odysseus bested Circe's magic and rescued his men. Before he departs, however, Circe gives him a dire warning: he must be willing to cross monsters, the dreaded sirens, and death itself before he can return home. Join us now for part four of Odds Bodkin’s epic five-part performance of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” and find the conclusion here.