Glenda Bonin tells a story of an unlikely farming partnership between a goat and an antelope. This funny story will remind you to be honest in your dealings with your fellow critters.

Stories come in all different shapes and sizes, topics, characters, and events. And regardless of the story, they all allow us to experience things we haven’t before or see things through another lens. We gain experience we wouldn’t otherwise by involving ourselves in stories and when we share them with others. Today we have stories that can teach lessons and spark conversations. You'll hear one from Jenni Cargill-Strong about a terrible king who forces his subjects to do unfair work just so he can reach the moon. You'll also hear from Paul Taylor, Charlotte Blake Alston, and Donna Washington.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Reaching for the Moon” by Jenni Cargill Strong and Greg Sheehan from Reaching for the Moon and Other Wisdom Tales (3:14)

Radio Family Journal: "Peer Pressure" by Sam Payne (14:34)

The Daily Mix: "Sidedoor" with Stewart Foster (21:15)

“Didgeridoo & Dreamtime” by Paul Taylor from Cooee (28:55)

“The Yam Story” by Charlotte Blake Alston from Bit ‘O This-Bit ‘O That (35:34)

“A Knock at the Door” by Donna Washington from A Tureen of Tales (46:32)

Heather Forest tells a version of an old story in which a series of events is set in motion by a farmer's horse that runs away. Are the events good fortune or bad fortune? It all depends on what happens next!

Whether everything seems to go your way or you can't seem to catch a break, a good story about luck may be just what the doctor ordered. Sometimes, luck might be right in front of our eyes, even when you don’t recognize it. Today’s episode features stories from the wonderful tellers Dolores Hydock, Bil Lepp, and Joel ben Izzy as they share personal tales and traditional tales about luck.

On today's episode, enjoy the following:

“Looking for His Luck” by Dolores Hydock from Once in a Blue Moon (3:16)

Radio Family Journal: "Frostie Root Beer" by Sam Payne (17:24)

The Daily Mix: "Kung Fu Panda" with Cole Wissinger (22:11)

“There Stands a Bridge” by Bil Lepp from Buck Meets the Monster Stick (30:26)

“Luck vs Wisdom” by Joel ben Izzy from Lights and Laughter (41:33)

It’s time for the Apple Seed, filled with stories for you and your family. And often, the show is filled with folk tales and fairy tales, tales of imagination and wonder. And today’s stories will be filled with wonder, too, we promise. But they’ll all be true. We’re going to spend an hour with some of our favorite storytellers, each of them telling stories about dads. Some of them have dads that they’re anxious to talk about, and some of them are dads themselves, and they’ll give you some insight into what it’s like to not only have a dad, but to be one.

On today's episode, you'll enjoy:

"To Everything There is a Season" by Syd Lieberman from LiebermanLive (1:35)

"The West Indies" by Donna Washington from Growing Up Army (12:51)

"Dennis Zwang's Saxophone Prayer" by Sam Payne (26:19)

"Independence" by Dolores Hydock from In-laws and Outlaws: Family Stories (41:17)

"Little Red", a recording of Donna Washington's dad from Growing Up Army (49:25)

Michael McCarty talks about his tiny daughter's defining characteristic: She's LOUD! As the story of their relationship unfolds, you'll see yourself in it, and the people you love. If you're a father, or if you have one in your life, this story will make you think of him.

The great storyteller Jay O'Callan tells a spirited story about a queen bee worried about the reputation of her hive. Can a couple of lazy bees keep their colony from being a laughingstock?

What is the hardest thing you’ve ever learned to do? Maybe you’ve become a master at the piano, or you can juggle. Maybe you can do gymnastics or win at any video game. Whatever it is we try to learn, if we want to be really good we should realize it’s going to take a while, but if we stick with it it will be worth it. Today we have some stories about patience and persistence from tellers like Bobby Norfolk, Michael Katz, and more.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Baby Hawk Learns to Fly” by Bobby Norfolk from Baby Hawk Learns to Fly: Stories About Purpose, Patience, Confidence, and Courage (5:08)

Daily Mix: “The Emperor’s New Groove” with Cole Wissinger (18:20)

“Mother Holle” by Beatrice Bowles from Heaven’s a Garden in the Heart (27:11)

“Ishiusu” by Michael Katz from Far Away and Close to Home: Magical and Mystical Tales from Around the World (36:30)

“Sweet Dreams” by Mustard’s Retreat from The Yellow Room Gang Live at Big Sky (50:58)

Joseph Bruchac has been telling stories for decades and decades. In this one, a brave woman works to save her village from a monstrous flying head. How will she do it? It'll take a chestnut, the coals of a fire, and a misunderstanding.

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. Today we’ll start with “Fire! Fire! Pants on Liar!” a hilarious lie of extreme proportions from Bil Lepp. You'll hear the story “The Buffalo’s Wife” by Odds Bodkin, a retelling of a Blackfoot Native American Myth about a very brave young woman. You’ll get to hear an original tale by Bill Harley titled “Strawberry Peach Sky.” And to wrap it all up you'll hear an original and fun retelling of “The Little Red Hen” by Willy Claflin and his pal Maynard Moose. 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:

“Fire! Fire! Pants on Liar!” by Bil Lepp from Fire! Fire! Pants on Liar! (4:26)

The Daily Mix: "Powdered Milk Cookies" with Jeff Simpson (19:11)

“The Buffalo’s Wife” by Odds Bodkin from The Wise Little Girl (28:30)

“Strawberry Peach Sky” by Bill Harley from The Town Around the Bend (42:57)

“The Little Red Hen” by Willy Claflin from Marynard Moose Live at the National Storytelling Festival (48:03)