The Apple Seed

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Persistence - Stories by Shonaleigh and Noa Baum Mar 07, 2024

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Join us as Noa Baum and Shonaleigh tell stories from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio about what it takes to be persistent, and the stories we can find and share along our difficult journeys. (1:10) "Dandelion Dancer" - Shonaleigh tells a story about a mother's prayer to save the joy of her child and how her gift from the heavens is determined to stay and share her own story about enduring. (10:01) Sam shares a story about his brother's birthday present, and how his dad gave the two of them the gift of music, but it goes beyond just unwrapping the box. (14:03) "A Mouse Tail" - Noa Baum tells a musical story about a mouse's journey to barter back what she had lost. This mouse has quite the tale, or story, to tell as it meets many different characters along it's adventure. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. Key Words: Song, Daughters, Bravery, Family, Persistence, Determination, Lessons, Mothers, Participation, Storytelling, Courage, Adventure, Patience 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:20 - "Dandelion Dancer" by Shonaleigh 00:14:06 - "A Mouse Tail" by Noa Baum

The Gift of Story - Stories by Bil Lepp and Donald Davis Feb 29, 2024

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Join us as Bil Lepp and Donald Davis from live storytelling recordings in the Apple Seed Studio tell stories about gifts they have given and received, in the form of story. (00:55) "Gifts" - Bil Lepp tells a personal story about a husband's persistence to find the perfect gift, and his wife's patience through that process. (10:06) Sam shares a story of when he and his brother made a imperfect gift for his mother when they were boys--one that was accepted perfectly. (13:49) "The Cigarette" - Donald Davis tells a story of a child's wandering hands and a bedtime story that might not be a story after all. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. Key Words: Bedtime Stories, Siblings, Parents, Wives, Family, Gifts, Lessons, Storytelling, Memories, Patience 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:57 - "Gifts" by Bil Lepp 00:13:49 - "The Cigarette" by Donald Davis

Creating Community - Stories by Sheila Arnold and Paul Strickland Jan 18, 2024

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Sheila Arnold and Paul Strickland live recordings from the Apple Seed Studio. (1:06) "We Hold the Ropes" - Sheila Arnold tells a story about two brothers, their desperate need for their ancestors, and what influences them to pay the help forward. (10:19) Sam shares a memory of trusting his friends to get him through a challenging rappelling adventure. (16:07) "Whale Ice Song" - Paul Strickland tells a story about a woman, her relationship with ice, and what her town does to honor her memory. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:16:19 - "Whale Ice Song" by Paul Strickland

Unexpected Journeys - Stories by Bil Lepp and Shonaleigh Jan 11, 2024

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Bil Lepp and Shonaleigh live recordings from the Apple Seed Studio. (1:44) "Difficult Under Adverse Conditions" - Bil Lepp tells a tall tale about superstitions, flat tires, and the journeys we take without ever taking a step. (14:33) "The Pebble Who Wanted to Travel the World" - Shonaleigh tells the untold history of a single stone who had extraordinary talents, and how this humble stone reached its goal by relying on the help of others. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:57 - "Difficult Under Adverse Conditions" by Bil Lepp 00:14:41 - "The Pebble Who Wanted to Travel the World" by Shonaleigh

10 Years of The Apple Seed Jan 04, 2024

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Celebrate 10 Years of the Apple Seed! Host Same Payne is joined by some of our favorite storytellers. (00:00) Intro to our anniversary show by host Sam Payne (00:54) Comment by Bil Lepp (01:39) Special thanks to the Ashton Family Foundation (01:56) Comment by Donald Davis (03:17) "Uncle Frank and the Skunk" by Donald Davis (09:22) Comment by Lyn Ford (10:42) "Big Fish" by Lyn Ford (16:12) "The Apple Seed Song" song written and performed by Andy Offutt Irwin for the Apple Seed 10th anniversary (21:00) Kim Weitkamp at the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival (22:22) "That's What I'm Made Of" song written and performed by Kim Weitkamp, Ryan Shupe, Danny Gum, and Sam Payne (26:30) Comment by Diane Ferlatte (27:41) "Hambone" by Diane Ferlatte (33:00) Comment by Antonio Sacre (34:40) "Battling Giants" by Antonio Sacre (38:50) Sam's Favorite Interviews: - (39:10) Syd Lieberman - witnessing as a storyteller - (42:15) Ed Stivender - storytelling as an "occasion of grace" - (45:15) Bill Harley - speaking for the least/validating childhood (47:47) Comment by Kevin Kling (49:15) "The Cracked Pot" by Kevin Kling (51:17) Producer montage Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:21 - "Uncle Frank and the Skunk" by Donald Davis 00:10:51 - "Big Fish" by Lyn Ford 00:28:01 - "Hambone" by Diane Ferlatte 00:49:24 - "The Cracked Pot" by Kevin Kling

Fractured Tales - Stories by Diane Ferlatte and Bil Lepp Dec 28, 2023

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Diane Ferlatte and Bil Lepp from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:15) "Sleeping Ugly" - Diane Ferlatte tells a story about a beautiful princess who, by meeting a fairy and a plain commoner, learns what happens if you forget to be kind. (18:44) "The Princess and the Pick-up" - Bil Lepp revamps a common fairytale featuring the blossoming relationship between a prince and a princess in the mountains. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:16 - "Sleeping Ugly" by Diane Ferlatte 00:19:34 - "Princess and the Pick-up" by Bil Lepp

The BYUradio Family Christmas Dec 21, 2023

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(00:38) Christmas memories and songs with the hosts of BYUradio's podcasts - Part 1 (20:17) Favorite Christmas traditions with our extended BYUradio family (23:14) Christmas memories and songs with the hosts of BYUradio's podcasts - Part 2 (39:14) Favorite Christmas songs with our extended BYUradio family (41:25) Sam tells the story of "In Memoriam" (45:34) Sam sings his original Christmas song "Christmas in a Time" (48:11) Reading of the Christmas story from Luke 2 Great stories can change your family's world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio.

Don't Kill Santa! - Holiday Stories by Donald Davis and Andy Offutt Irwin Dec 14, 2023

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Donald Davis and Andy Offutt Irwin from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:02) "Don't Kill Santa" - Donald Davis tells a story about when child-like innocence during the holidays saved the life of Saint Nick himself. (17:48) "Secret Santa" - Andy Offutt Irwin tells a story about being a cub scout and the wonder that is found in department stores at a young age. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:06 - "Dont Kill Santa" by Donald Davis 00:17:56 - "Secret Santa" by Andy Offutt Irwin

Get Up! - Encouragement Stories by Kim Weitkamp and Adam Booth Dec 07, 2023

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Kim Weitkamp and Adam Booth from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (00:56) "Aunt Louise" - Kim Weitkamp tells a personal story about her aunt's loving arms pushing her up from a young age and encouraging her to keep moving forward. (13:10) "Hanukkah at Mo's" - Adam Booth tells an entertaining story about the great-grandma who taught him a lesson early on through a coat tree and a dreidel. Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:58 - "Aunt Louise" by Kim Weitkamp 00:13:11 - "Hannukah at Mo's" by Adam Booth

How Did We Get Fire? - Creation Stories by Mara Menzies and Donna Washington Nov 30, 2023

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Mara Menzies and Donna Washington from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:08) "How Fire Came into the World" - Mara Menzies tells a South African tale about Man's journey over the mountain to meet and befriend a creature called Fire. (20:20) "King of the Frogs" - Donna Washington tells a story of persistent frogs who asked for a ruler of their kind (and then got exactly what they wished for). Great stories can change your world. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:08 - "How Fire Came into the World" by Mara Menzies 00:20:20 - "King of the Frogs" by Donna Washington

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