The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival has been a staple in the storytelling community for years, and it would never have gotten to that point without the talented tellers who fill it with life from their vibrant and creative tales. So today we’re honoring some of those classic Timpanogos storytellers who will be at the festival this year by airing their stories in today’s episode! We’ll start off with “Tatton Hall” by Geraldine Buckley, followed by a conversation with Andy Offutt Irwin. Then we’ll enjoy “The Monster Stick’s Last Ride” by Bil Lepp. Next up is “Weeping Willow” by Sheila Arnold. Finally, Donald Davis will wrap up our episode with “The Duck Tail”, and if you stay around long enough you’ll hear our Apple Seed Extra, “It Could Have Happened” by Bill Harley!

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Tatton Hall” by Geraldine Buckley from Destination? Slammer! (2:49)

The Daily Mix: "Roads" with Andy Offutt Irwin (15:33)

“The Monster Stick’s Last Ride” by Bil Lepp from Buck Meets the Monster Stick (23:16)

“Weeping Willow” by Sheila Arnold from Hands Wide Open (35:23)

“The Duck Tail” by Donald Davis from Tales From Timp (44:30)

The Lewis Carroll poem about the vanquishing of a terrifying monster, in a fun musical setting by a group of friends that has been making music together since the 60's.

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we’ve been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers.

Today’s episode kicks off with “The Inn Keeper’s Clever Daughter”, a story about a sharp-minded woman, told by a smart woman herself, Noa Baum. Next up will be a classic kind of story - a Cinderella story - called, “Ashy Pet” by Milbre Burch. Finally, we’ll hear one of Aesop’s fables as told by Diane Ferlatte, “Bone Day”. You won’t want to miss a minute!

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“The Inn Keeper’s Clever Daughter” by Noa Baum from Far Away and Close to Home (3:21)

Radio Family Journal: "Sponge Balls" by Sam Payne (17:28)

The Daily Mix: "Wandersong" with Stewart Foster (23:29)

“Ashy Pet” by Milbre Burch from If the Shoe Fits: Cinderella Stories From Around the World (31:46)

“Bone Day” by Diane Ferlatte from Aesop: Alive and Well (46:32)

Mustard's Retreat, the band fronted by Michael Hough and David Tamulevich, sings a song that's sure to resonate with anyone who has ever gone back to school.

It’s time for The Apple Seed! Some time just about every day filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we’ve been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers. And today you’ll hear an hour filled with stories about Labor Day, labor, and that bittersweet transition from summer to school.

On today's episode, enjoy the following:

“Bobo and the Baseballs” by Dan Keding from The Gypsy Wagon and Other Neighborhood Tales (6:19)

“The Wood Maiden” by Stephanie Beneteau from Dreaming Tall: Stories for Growing Girls (16:51)

“Jack” by Antonio Sacre from Looking for Papito: Family Stories from Latin America (31:22)

“The Little Red Hen” by Diane Ferlatte from Knick-Knack Paddy Whack (47:59)

Dan Keding tells an ancient folktale about honor, kindness, and compassion. In it, a samurai who saves a sea turtle gets a promise from the turtle: the turtle will be there when the samurai needs him.

Welcome to The Apple Seed! Some time filled with stories for you and your family. Since 2013 we’ve been bringing you tall tales, personal tales, fairy tales, historical tales and more. All kinds of tales, from all kinds of tellers.

Some of our favorite stories are about people just like us. Ordinary individuals thrown into extraordinary circumstances. Sometimes, however, our heroes are very different than us; perhaps they are extremely silly, or greedy. Sometimes, they’re not even human at all. In today’s stories, we’ll get to hear about all kinds of animals; foolish ones and clever ones, brave ones and cowardly ones, cruel ones, and kind ones.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Piggy Wiggy” by Willy Claflin from Sleeping Beastly and Other Tales (3:06)

Radio Family Journal: "Mercedes Benz" by Sam Payne (16:02)

The Daily Mix: "10 Ways to Hear Snow" (22:22)

“The Shiny”: an original radio drama produced at BYU Radio (31:19)

“The Gypsy Wagon” by Dan Keding from The Gypsy Wagon and Other Neighborhood Tales (51:25)

Ever hear the saying "I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine"? Dovie Thomason tells a story of a couple of helpful chipmunks with hard-to-reach itches.

A hard day’s work can be very satisfying. Being productive is rewarding for many reasons, one of which is a sense of accomplishment. There are, however, times when being productive sounds tough. Sometimes you just want to relax and enjoy the day, maybe throw a party or two. That’s not a big deal every once in a while. Everyone needs a day off here and there, but if it becomes an everyday thing it can become a problem. This is especially the case if you make someone else do all of the work. We have some stories today to help keep you motivated and some about those who weren’t very motivated. We’ll hear from tellers like Eshu Bumpus, Tim Lowry, Jim Weiss, and more.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Poule and Blatte” by Priscilla Howe from Chickens! And Other Stories for Young Listeners (2:49)

Radio Family Journal: "Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd" by Sam Payne (16:00)

The Daily Mix: “Quilts” with Bruce Walker (22:07)

“Lion on the Path” by Eshu Bumpus from Dancing Granny and Other Tales to Boogie to (30:19)

“How the Camel Got His Hump” by Tim Lowry from The Elephant’s Child and Other Animal Stories (39:19)

“Fishing for the Big One” by Donna Ingham from Our Boy C.Y. (And His Sweet Young Thing of a Wife) (46:53)

“City Mouse & The Country Mouse” by Jim Weiss from Animal Tales (53:32)

Rick Huddle always tries to say "yes" when he's traveling in a foreign country. But this time, he paid for it.