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Teaching Tales - Stories by Donald Davis and Adam Booth Aug 31, 2023

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Donald Davis and Adam Booth from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:18) Donald Davis tells "The Swimming Hole" a story about his dad and uncles where they were young and about the trouble that happens when they try to take a shortcut. (19:15) Adam Booth tells "The Most Beautiful Heart" his version of a modern tale that is popular in ministries, social media, motivational speaking, etc. Great stories can change your world. Join The Apple Seed for tall tales, fairy tales, folk tales, personal tales, historical tales, and more! Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:24 - "The Swimming Hole" by Donald Davis 00:19:22 - "The Most Beautiful Heart" by Adam Booth

The Ship of Fools - An Original Take on a Classic Jack Story by Ed Stivender Aug 24, 2023

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A wacky version of a traditional tale "Jack and the Magic Boat" or sometimes called "Ship of Fools" by storyteller Ed Stivender, recorded live in the Apple Seed studios. (1:47) Hapless Jack tries to accomplish the impossible with a misfit group of unusual, but talented friends. Great stories can change your world. Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:52 - "Jack and the Magic Boat" by Ed Stivender

Immigrants and Endurance - Stories by Pippa White and Josh Goforth Aug 17, 2023

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Two stories about endurance, both recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:40) Nebraska storyteller Pippa White shares a series of real-life stories of people who sailed to Ellis Island, many of them over a hundred years ago, in the hope of immigrating to the United States. (21:44) North Carolina musician and storyteller Josh Goforth shares a story of appreciation for the "stubborn" (as Josh affectionately calls them) people who settled in Appalachia, and then performs the ballad "I've Endured." 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:48 - Stories of Ellis Island Immigrants from Pippa White 00:21:53 - Stories of Endurance by Josh Goforth

Is It Good or Is It Bad? - Stories by Simon Brooks and Motoko and Eshu Bumpus Aug 10, 2023

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A European dragon legend and a traditional Chinese story told in song, both recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:14) An ancient tale of a princess who is transformed into a dragon called “The Laidly Worm,” told by storyteller Simon Brooks. (22:53) Storytelling partners Motoko & Eshu Bumpus perform “The Song of Farmer Chan,” a story from China where good fortune can lead to catastrophe, and catastrophe can lead back to good fortune. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:21 - "The Laidly Worm" by Simon Brooks 00:23:04 - "The Song of Farmer Chan" performed by Motoko & Eshu Bumpus

Wild Hair Stories - Crazy Adventures by Bill Harley and Lyn Ford Aug 03, 2023

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Two stories that are zany fun, but both connect to storytelling traditions the world over. Both stories were recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:32) Bill Harley shares the traditional Irish story "The Cow That Ate the Piper," about a piper looking for a little hospitality that is at turns funny, scary, silly, and yes, even a little gross. (15:14) Lyn Ford shares a story about the wild tales she heard as a child and the joy of your family traditions in "Where Great Grandma Gets Her Stories." 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:43 - "The Cow That Ate the Piper" by Bill Harley 00:15:24 - "Where Great Grandma Gets Her Stories" by Lyn Ford

In Search of Something Bigger - Stories by Donna Washington and Antonio Sacre Jul 27, 2023

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Stories from Antonio Sacre and Donna Washington, recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:02) Los Angeles-based storyteller Antonio Sacre takes his toddler on the hunt for a real live snow in the mountains in "Pancakes for Dinner." (14:29) Storyteller Donna Washington shares one of Aesop's Fables about wanting to be something you’re not in "The Exploding Frog." 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:10 - "Pancakes for Dinner" by Antonio Sacre 00:14:38 - "The Exploding Frog" retold by Donna Washington

The Fisherman's Wife - An original take on a traditional tale by Adam Booth Jul 20, 2023

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Storyteller Adam Booth shares a his take on the classic fairy tale, recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (2:04) "The Fisherman's Wife" is a story that has appeared in many different forms in many different parts of the world, including a famous version from The Brothers Grimm, but Adam Booth puts a new spin on the familiar tale. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:10 - "The Fisherman's Wife" retold by Adam Booth 00:23:40 - The Continuation of "The Fisherman's Wife" from Adam Booth

Of Gods and Sunflowers - Stories by Mara Menzies and Kevin Kling Jul 13, 2023

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Stories from Mara Menzies and Kevin Kling, both recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio. (1:33) Mara Menzies tells a traditional story from Kenya about how one man became a god through giving a truly beautiful and simple gift in "Ochosi, the Orisha of the Hunt. (22:43) Kevin Kling shares a tiny story, an anecdote really, about recognizing what you have to share with others in "Sunflowers." 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:39 - "Ochosi, the Orisha of the Hunt" by Mara Menzies 00:22:51 - "Sunflowers" by Kevin Kling

Stinky Situations - Stories by Bil Lepp and Donald Davis Jul 06, 2023

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Stories from Bil Lepp and Donald Davis, both recorded live in The Apple Seed Studio. (1:17) West Virginia tall tale teller Bil Lepp is a camp counselor who runs into a big, smelly problem in "Skunks." (16:26) North Carolina storyteller Donald Davis shares a memory about a faceoff between grandma and a very picky eater in "Doobies." 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:22 - "Skunks" by Bil Lepp 00:16:37 - "Doobies" by Donald Davis

Meet Miss Gimm - A Personal Story Tim Lowry May 25, 2023

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South Carolina storyteller Tim Lowry shares a two-part story about an important figure from his childhood. Miss Gimm is the wise woman with great influence in Putney Bible Baptist church in the wilds of Kentucky where Tim Lowry’s father pastored. She had unfulfilled hopes of serving missions abroad, but instead instead of letting that disappointment haunt her she funneled her energies into building community much, much closer to home. If you've ever know someone whose head is as hard as their heart is big, this is a story for you. (2:17) Miss Gimm Part 1 (17:10) Miss Gimm Part 2 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:22 - "Miss Gimm" by Tim Lowry, Part One 00:17:17 - "Miss Gimm" by Tim Lowry, Part Two

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