Maybe you know how it is: some drivers simply won't stop until they get there, even if it's been a while since a restroom break. Pals Andy Offutt Irwin and Bil Lepp get together for some hilarity in this musical tale.

Welcome to another episode of The Apple Seed! Today we’re starting off with a tale about the magical lengths a couple will go to in order to be together with Sheila Arnold’s, “Simon and Susannah”. Following that, we’ll hear “Molly Whuppie” by Beatrice Bowles, where a young girl uses her brains and brawn to protect herself and her sisters. Then Pam Faro will share “Rabbi Abraham Ben Ezra and the Bishop” about a rabbi who is sold into slavery and must use his wisdom to gain his freedom again. Finally we’ll enjoy some poetry with Jerry Brooks’, “The Free Wind.” You won’t want to miss a second!

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Simon and Susannah” by Sheila Arnold on Hands Wide Open (4:01)

The Daily Mix: "Bearskinner" with Paul Ricks (18:44)

“Molly Whuppie” by Beatrice Bowles on Spark Catchers (26:30)

“Rabbi Abraham Ben Ezra and the Bishop” by Pam Faro on Stories of Jews, Christians, and Muslisms of Medieval Spain (42:17)

“The Free Wind” by Jerry Brooks on Shoulder to Shoulder (52:20)

Do you think the mosquitos are big where you live? They probably don't hold a candle to the tall-tale sized mosquitos in this tune by Mustard's Retreat.

Many people view promises in many different ways. In many a cowboy movie, a simple handshake was enough to seal an agreement in stone. Spy movies, on the other hand, hold many empty promises, betrayals, and treachery. Ideally, everyone would keep their promises, but that’s unfortunately not the case. That’s why we have to sign documents when we promise to pay back a loan, or to seal a contract of any kind. The sad reality is that some people have no intention of keeping their promises, even while making them. There are some promises, however, that should never be broken because the consequences would simply be too great. Today you'll hear stories about broken promises, along with many others from tellers like Bil Lepp, Dan Keding, and more.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“The Banjo Player of Franceville” by Dan Keding from Promises Kept, Promises Broken (4:46)

The Daily Mix: “Turn to Stone” with Mark Wait (18:04)

“Kate Crackernuts” by Mary Hamilton from Sisters All...And One Troll (26:39)

“The King of Little Things” by Bil Lepp from King of Little Things (47:06)

You've never heard the story about how the alligator got its skin? It's a tale fulla trouble, and for sure you've never heard it like you'll hear it from grammy-winning musician and storyteller David Holt.

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. The great American football coach, Lou Holtz, once said “I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care”. There are times in our lives when it can be hard to do the right thing, or even to know what the right thing is. In times like these, we have to consider our situations and make the best decisions we can. In today’s stories, we’ll get to see many different characters as they grow into the people they need to be by making the right decisions at the right times.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Old Dry Fry” by Mary Grace Ketner from 1001 Years of 1001 Nights (2:28)

The Daily Mix: "Your Money or Your Life" with Antonio Sacre (16:13)

“Katora, Lord of the Winds” by Judith Black from Blooming… Stories for Girls To Grow On (25:06)

“Three Heavenly Gifts” by Len Cabral from It’s How You Say It (43:51)

“Revenge” by Michael McCarty (48:57)

Chicago storyteller Syd Lieberman tells a story about observing drummers in the park. The drumming is great, but it's what passes between the drummers that's worth remembering.

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. In all parts of the world, from the beginning of stories until now, so many great stories have been told about animals. Often times, we can see distinct human personality traits and human flaws exemplified in the creatures we read about, such as sneaky foxes, tricky rabbits, noble eagles, and energetic frogs. In these stories, we learn very human lessons from non-human sources. Today’s stories are all about - or told by - animals.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Iron John and the Little Drummer Boy” by Willy Claflin from Sleeping Beastly and Other Tales (2:55)

Radio Family Journal: "The Lark and Her Young Ones" by Sam Payne (15:43)

The Daily Mix: "I Never Saw Blue Like That Before" with Don Shelline (23:12)

“Aunt Edith Meets Tricky” by Bill Harley from Wacka Wacka Woo & Other Stuff (31:57)

“How Beetle Got Her Colors” by Glenda Bonin from Winston the Wide Mouth Frog (48:16)

Pam Faro tells an ancient story collected from the Andalusian region of Spain. It's a story that makes one wonder what one might wish upon one's enemies.

Welcome to 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. Today we’ll start with an original story from Sheila Starks Phillips about the many jobs she’s had throughout her life- whether the stories she tells are true or stretched truths is up to you to decide! We’ll also get to hear a fun tale of friendly, sometimes foolish critters in “The Sky is Fallin’!” by Lyn Ford. Next, Pam Faro takes us to Spain and Mecca with her folk tale “Ten Chests”, and Priscilla Howe brings us down into the confines of her own childhood basement in “Laundry Soap.” You won’t want to miss a single story. It’s all coming up today on the Apple Seed!

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Jobs I Have Had” by Sheila Starks Phillips from Family, Friends, and Other Fun Folks (3:08)

The Daily Mix: "Beverly Right Here" with Rachel Wadham (17:57)

“The Sky is Fallin’!” by Lyn Ford from Rabbit Tales Too: Family, Foes and Friends (26:36)

“Ten Chests” by Pam Faro from Andalusian Trilogy: Stories of Jews, Christians, and Muslims of Medieval Spain (41:52)

“Laundry Soap” by Priscilla Howe (50:55)