The Apple Seed

Stories featured in this episode:

Fran Yardley

Story 1: The Sears Roebuck Baby

Teller: Fran Yardley

Website: http://www.creativehealingconnections.org/

Notes: Fran tells the story of the time her mother gave birth in an unexpected place, with some unexpected consequences.

Norah Dooley

Story 2: Caterina the Wise

Teller: Norah Dooley

Website: http://www.norahdooley.com/

Notes: A clever girl enjoys solving the riddles of a great king.

Joseph Bruchac

Story 3: Wife of the Thunderer

Teller: Joseph Bruchac

Website: http://josephbruchac.com/

Notes: This is the story of an Iroqouis woman who ends up living out her wildest dreams despite being mistreated in her youth.

Liz Weir

Story 4: Mary and the Red Dress

Teller: Liz Weir

Website: http://www.lizweir.net/

Notes: A cautionary tale about a woman's ability to trust.

Barbara McBride-Smith

Story 5: Mrs. Noah

Teller: Barbara McBride-Smith

Website: http://www.barbaramcbridesmith.com/

Notes: The wife of the biblical prophet Noah tells her side of the story on the Oprah Show.

This episode of "The Apple Seed" features stories about the Civil War and America in the 1860s:

Fran Yardley

Story 1: The Sears Roebuck Baby

Teller: Fran Yardley

Website: http://www.creativehealingconnections.org/

Notes: Fran tells the story of the time her mother gave birth in an unexpected place, with some unexpected consequences.

Norah Dooley

Story 2: Caterina the Wise

Teller: Norah Dooley

Website: http://www.norahdooley.com/

Notes: A clever girl enjoys solving the riddles of a great king.

Joseph Bruchac

Story 3: Wife of the Thunderer

Teller: Joseph Bruchac

Website: http://josephbruchac.com/

Notes: This is the story of an Iroqouis woman who ends up living out her wildest dreams despite being mistreated in her youth.

Liz Weir

Story 4: Mary and the Red Dress

Teller: Liz Weir

Website: http://www.lizweir.net/

Notes: A cautionary tale about a woman's ability to trust.

Barbara McBride-Smith

Story 5: Mrs. Noah

Teller: Barbara McBride-Smith

Website: http://www.barbaramcbridesmith.com/

Notes: The wife of the biblical prophet Noah tells her side of the story on the Oprah Show.

Our eighty-forth episode is centered around an interview between The Apple Seed's host Sam Payne and international storyteller Diane Ferlatte. Diane is world-renowned for her very personable storytelling style.  Its been said that she has the ability to make every member of her audience feel like she is speaking with them in their own front room. In the interview Diane discusses how storytelling has shaped her life as an African-american woman and as the mother of an adopted child. She even sang a little for us too.  Along with the interview today's episode contains a few of our favorite stories by Diane, "Number 9 Shoes", "Feed My Cow" and "Next Town".

Diane Ferlatte

For more information regarding Diane and her storytelling visit her website: http://www.dianeferlatte.com/.

This episode spotlights Brazilian storyteller Antonio Rocha.  Antonio has performed his solo shows in 14 different countries - wowing audiences with his unique combination of storytelling and mime. Our episode begins with an interview between Antonio and our host Sam Payne.  In the interview they discuss how to get started in professional storytelling, Antonio's background in miming, South American vs. North American storytelling culture, and what traveling for storytelling has taught Antonio about the United States.  The bulk of the episode is filled with some of our favorite recordings of Antonio, including  "Alazao the Horse that Saved Six Lives", "The Deer and the Jaguar Share a House" and "The Boy and the Firefly."

For more information regarding Antonio and his stories you can visit his website: http://www.storyinmotion.com.

Stories included in this episode:

Milbre Burch

Story 1: Billy Beg and his Bull

Teller: Milbre Burch

Website: www.kindcrone.com

Notes:  Billy Beg goes on a journey to become the prince of a distant kingdom. 

Ed Stivender

Story 2: Cinderella

Teller: Ed Stivender

Website: www.edstivender.com

Notes:  Ed Stivender's bluesy retelling of the traditional Cinderella fairy tale.

Stephanie Beneteau

Story 3: The Invisible Boy

Teller: Stephanie Beneteau

Website: www.stephaniebeneteau.com

Notes:  A young girl with a pure heart is able to see the legendary "invisible boy." 

Megan Hicks

Story 4: Groundhog Godmother

Teller: Megan Hicks

Website: www.meganhicks.com

Notes:  Maybe Cinderella wasn't interested in going to the ball after all? 

Angela Lloyd

Story 5: Cinderella's Choice

Teller: Angela Lloyd

Website: www.angelalloyd.com

Notes:  Cinderella's happiness depends on her ability to share with others.

Stories featured in this episode:

Norah Dooley

Story 1: Molly O'Donahue

Teller: Norah Dooley

Website: http://www.norahdooley.com

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Mary Grace Ketner

Story 2: The Peddler of Swaffham

Teller: Mary Grace Ketner

Website: http://talesandlegends.net

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Jill Lamede

Story 3: The Blue Rose

Teller: Jill Lamede

Website: hhttp://www.lamede.com

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Tim Lowry

Story 4: The King and the Mice

Teller: Tim Lowry

Website: http://www.storytellertimlowry.com

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Zette Harbour

Story 5: The Innkeeper's Clever Daughter

Teller: Zette Harbour

Website: http://www.zetteharbour.com

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Our twenty-fourth episode gives examples of how wisdom may be imparted through storytelling.  This episode begins with an interview between our host Sam Payne and teller Karla Huntsman discussing the value of storytelling. The bulk of the show consists of some of our staff's favorite tales told by some of the world's top tellers:

Betty Ann Wylie

Story 1: The Three Dolls

Teller: Betty Ann Wylie

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Ted Fink

Story 2: Lost in the Ooze

Teller: Ted Fink

Website: http://tedfink.com

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Norah Dooley

Story 3: Tony and the Donkey

Teller: Norah Dooley

Website: http://www.norahdooley.com

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Syd Lieberman

Story 4: Joseph the Tailor

Teller: Syd Lieberman

Website: http://www.sydlieberman.com

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Liz Weir

Story 5: The Fisherman of Lough Neagh

Teller: Liz Weir

Website: http://www.lizweir.net

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This episode, "Trips in the Family Car," features tellers Bil Lepp, Andy Offutt Irwin, Donald Davis, Bill  Harley, and Donna Washington:

Bil Lepp

Story 1: Mr. Lepp, I Gotta Go

Teller: Bil Lepp

Website: http://leppstorytelling.com

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Andy Offut Irwin

Story 2: Chief Know-em All

Teller: Andy Offut Irwin

Website: http://andyirwin.com

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Donald Davis

Story 3: Driving to Florida

Teller: Donald Davis

Website: http://www.ddavisstoryteller.com

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Bill Harley

Story 4: Mom and the Radio

Teller: Bill Harley

Website: http://www.billharley.com

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Donna Washington

Story 5: The West Indies

Teller: Donna Washington

Website: http://www.dlwstoryteller.com

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Our twenty-second episode will feature an interview with stage actor, director, and playwright James Arrington. The episode also includes excerpts from a recording of his play Farley Family Reunion.  

This play served as the inspiration for a book entitled, Aunt Pearl's Family Reunion Book: Personal Pointers on "How to Farley-Up Your Family Reunion" Reunion Book.  

Pictured above (from right to left): James Arrington with our host Sam Payne, our supervisor Andrew McQuinn, and our head producer Andy Bay.

Stories featured in this episode:

Bobby Norfolk

Story 1: How Light Came Into the World

Teller: Bobby Norfolk

Website: http://folktale.com

Charlotte Black Alston

Story 2: Anansi's Children

Teller: Charlotte Blake Alston

Website: http://www.charlotteblakealston.com

Donna Washington

Story 3: Anansi and the Turtle

Teller: Donna Washington

Website: http://www.dlwstoryteller.com

Len Cabral

Story 4: Anansi and Common Sense

Teller: Len Cabral

Website: http://www.lencabral.com

Len Cabral

Story 5: A Story A Story

Teller: Len Cabral

Website: http://www.lencabral.com 

Bobby Norfolk

Story 6: The Spider and Rabbit's Drum

Teller: Bobby Norfolk

Website: http://www.folktale.com