The Apple Seed

Stories included in this episode:

David Holt

Story 1: The Taen-awa

Teller:David Holt

Site: http://www.thestorytellinggranger.com/

Susan Strauss

Story 2: The Wolf's Eyelashes

Teller:Susan Strauss

Site: http://foxtalesint.com/

Donna Washington

Story 3: The Blanket and the Bowl

Teller:Donna Washington

Site: http://www.brendannolan.com/

Brian

Story 4: The Ghost Dog

Teller:Brian "Fox" Ellis

Site: http://foxtalesint.com/

Beth Horner

Story 5: The Skull

Teller:Beth Horner

Site: http://www.antoniosacre.com/

This episode features an interview with singer and storyteller Charles Holt. Charles's work focuses on the life and words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the music of the American Civil Rights Movement. A Renaissance Man, Charles is a nationally recognized storyteller, a Broadway actor, inspirational speaker, recording artist and author.  His current project, which will be the focus of this episode, is titled "Martin & Music."

Pictured above: Our host Sam Payne and singer Charles Holt. For more info regarding Charles and his work visit his website - http://www.charlesholtproductions.com/.

This episode features stories about fathers and their sons and a story by The Apple Seed's host, Sam Payne, about an experience he had with his father in Zions National Park.

Willy Claflin

Story 1: Emerson's Chevrolet

Teller: Willy Claflin

Site: http://www.willyclaflin.com/

Notes: Willy's father had a penchant for Shakespeare and Harvard football. 

Jay O'Callahan

Story 2: Muddy River Playhouse

Teller: Jay O'Callahan

Site: http://www.ocallahan.com/

Notes: Acting in an amateur play becomes a family affair.

Stories featured in this episode:

Noa Baum

Story 1: "Gefilte Fish" and "Yankel and the Fish"

Teller: Noa Baum

Site: http://www.noabaum.com/

Notes: A Jewish tale about the blessings of sharing.

Bobby Norfolk

Story 2: Anansi and the Tug of War

Teller: Bobby Norfolk

Site: http://folktale.com/

Notes: Anansi the spider must prove his strength to Elephant.

Bil Lepp

Story 3: Fire Fire, Pants on Liar

Teller: Bil Lepp

Site: http://leppstorytelling.com/

Notes: What happens when you try to paint a second story on stilts in boxer shorts?

Jill Lamède

Story 4: The Blue Fish

Teller:Jill Lamède

Site: http://www.lamede.com/

Notes: A fisherman, a lucky fish and the decision of a lifetime.

David Holt

Song 1: Ready for the Times to Get Better

Teller: David Holt

Site: http://www.davidholt.com/

Notes: A song about living in hard times.

Bill Gord

Story 5: The First Flute

Teller: Bill Gordh

Site: http://www.billgordh.com/

Notes: A Guatemalan folktale about an unhappy princess and a flute.

Mary Grace Ketner

Story 6: Scheherazade

Teller: Mary Grace Ketner

Site: http://talesandlegends.net/

Notes: The classic frame tale of a princess who stops a cycle of violence with her stories.

This episode features an interview with and stories by Regina Ress. Regina is a storyteller who's wandered the streets of New York, sampling the food, acting on and off Broadway, and telling stories from the northern end of the Bronx to the southern tip of Staten Island. Regina's CD "New York and Me: We're in a Long-Term Relationship" covers everything "New York" from the subway to the attacks on the World Trade Center in September of 2001. This episode includes Regina's stories "Why I Love New York," "My Neighbor, Brenda" and "The Healing Sticks."

Pictured above: storyteller Regina Ress. For more info regarding Regina and her work visit her website - http://reginaress.com/.

This episode features interviews with children's music artist, Eric Herman, and ventriloquist, Randel McGee. Eric's music and Randel's stories demonstrate how material created for children can appeal to people of all ages.

Along with segments from their interviews, this episode includes Randel's story "Sir George and the Dragon" and Eric's songs ""Blackbeard, Bluebeard and Redbeard," "The Elephant Song" and "There's a Monster in My House."

This episode is chock-full of scary stories. What's a "chock" anyway?

Christopher Leebrick

Story 1: Skeleton Woman

Teller: Christopher Leebrick

Site: http://www.allgoodstories.com/

Notes: On one cold winter night, a hungry old woman does something unthinkable.

David Holt

Story 2: The Titanic and the Mummy's Curse

Teller: David Holt

Site: http://www.davidholt.com/

Notes: What lies inside the mummy's tomb will affect everyone it touches--including the Titanic.

Donna Washington

Story 3: Mr. Fox

Teller: Donna Washington

Site: http://www.dlwstoryteller.com/

Notes: Don't fall in love with someone without first checking for skeletons in their closet.

Joel ben Izzy

Story 4: The Green Hand

Teller: Joel ben Izzy

Site: http://storypage.com/

Notes: Joel is asked to tell a scary Italian story to the kids at a summer camp to scare them a bit. Because it's just a story, after all...right?

Mary Grace Ketner

Story 1: The Lute Player

Teller: Mary Grace Ketner

Website: http://talesandlegends.net

Notes:  A queen goes undercover to rescue her husband.  

Syd Lieberman

Story 2: Marriage: A Fable

Teller: Syd Lieberman

Website: http://www.sydlieberman.com

Notes:  Like matching puzzle pieces, some couples just fit together perfectly. 

Beth Horner

Story 3: The Young Woman of Vietnam

Teller: Beth Horner

Website: http://www.bethhorner.com

Notes:  A young woman teaches her husband a thing or two about respecting his elders. 

Jay O'Callahan

Story 4: My Wild Beauty 

Teller: Jay O'Callahan

Website: http://www.ocallahan.com

Notes:  A love story about a trip to Ireland Jay made with his wife Linda...where myth meets marriage.

John McCutcheon

Story 5: Old People in Love

Teller: John McCutcheon

Website: http://www.folkmusic.com

Notes: A song about how inspirational older couples can be. 

Ed Stivender

Story 6: Sir Gawain and Lady Ragnell 

Teller: Ed Stivender

Website: http://edstivender.com

Notes:  King Arthur seeks to answer the riddle, "of all that can be won or lost, what does a woman want most?"

Stories included in this episode:

Story: A Baker's Dozen

Teller: Antoinette Griffin

Website: www.storieswithantoinette.com

Notes: A story about an Italian baker that'll make you hungry for more.

Song: Wayfaring Stranger

Teller: Mike Agranoff

Website: www.mikeagranoff.com

Notes: This folk song tells a different story to all who listen.

Story: Why You Never Hear Rabbit Play the Banjo

Teller: David Holt & Bill Mooney

Website: www.davidholt.com billmooney.com

Notes: David and Bill colloborate in a fun just-so story.

Story: Animal Tales

Teller: Laura Simms

Website: www.laurasimms.com

Notes: A tale about tails.

Story: You'll Never Take Me Alive

Teller: Pete Griffin

Website: www.thestorytellingranger.com

Notes: Growing up in rural Michigan.

Story: The Crow

Teller: Joe Herrington

Website: www.joeherrington.com

Notes: A tale from the Coahuiltecan Native American tradition.

Story: The Squire's Bride

Teller: Heather Forest

Website:www.heatherforest.com

Notes: A Norwegian tale about a farmer's daughter who prizes her independence and the freedom of her heart.

photo © storytree.com.au

Sam Payne interviews Jenni Cargill-Strong, an Australian teller whose exciting and creative stories appeal to all ages. This episode also includes Jenni's stories "The Monkey's Heart," "The Nails and the Fencepost," "The Mulberry Tree" and "Mother Garten's Lullaby."