The Apple Seed

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Belonging - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Debs Newbold Sep 11, 2025

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about people finding their place in the world. (1:49) "Kite Fighting" - Antonio Rocha tells a story about finding connections between Indian and Brazilian cultures through "kite fighting". (15:55) Sam tells a story about his first time experiencing Shabbat in a traditional Israeli household. (21:12) "The Little Girl Made of Salt" - Debs Newbold tells a story about a young girl made of salt searching for a place to belong. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

Be Careful What You Wish For - Stories for the Whole Family by Lyn Ford and Antonio Sacre Sep 04, 2025

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about people trying to achieve their dreams only to learn that some dreams aren't all that they hoped for. (1:15) "Turtle Wants to Fly" - Lyn Ford tells a story about a turtle who wants to fly like the birds. (8:41) Sam tells a story about the responsibilities of a father, learning when to speak up and when to listen. (13:02) "Pedro's South of the Border" - Antonio Sacre shares a memory where he and his family see an enticing road sign that kindles their imaginations. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

High School Hijinks - Stories for the Whole Family by Andy Offutt Irwin and Sheila Arnold Aug 28, 2025

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about teenagers getting in and out of trouble during their high school adventures. (1:16) "Braswell the Bassoon Player" - Andy Offutt Irwin tells another one of his tall-tales about his high school friend in band practice. (17:30) Sam tells a story about his time in the junior high band room which taught him how to try new things. (21:56)"In the Morning" - Sheila Arnold recites a poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar about a young man getting reprimanded for sleeping in. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

Fractured Fairytales - Stories for the Whole Family by Paul Strickland and Ed Stivender Aug 21, 2025

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about classic fairytales with new unique twists. (1:30) "Uncle False's Rapunzel" - Paul Strickland tells the story of Rapunzel but with a trailer park twist. (14:12) Sam recalls the Bible story of Jacob and Esau and connects their story of reconciliation to his own relationship with his brother. (18:12) "Cinderella" - Ed Stivender tells a comedic revision of the classic Cinderella story. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

Back to School - Stories for the Whole Family by Kim Weitkamp and Tim Lowry Aug 14, 2025

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about school days and the many challenges that come from teachers, classmates, and growing up. (1:13)"Recess" - Kim Weitkamp tells a story where she comforts her bullied grandson by sharing a memory of her own school bully. (16:58) Sam tells a story about a friend of his who gave a struggling friend a haircut that meant more to that friend than he realized. (21:36) "Rosspoint Elementary" - Tim Lowry tells a story about meeting his first teacher in grade school. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

What Goes Around Comes Around - Stories for the Whole Family by Charlotte Blake Alston and Bobby Norfolk Aug 07, 2025

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how actions, good and bad, receive consequences. (1:20) "Kumba am Nday" - Charlotte Blake Alston tells a story of two step sisters who trek into a dangerous forest, but only one of them receives a blessing. (18:19) Sam Payne tells a story about meeting an out-of-town visitor whom he thought would be yet another thing to deal with in a busy week, but turned out to be a dear and beloved friend. (24:23) "Three Billy Goats Gruff Rap" - Bobby Norfolk recites a rap adapting the classic fairytale where three goats outsmart a troll. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

Horse Heroes - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Pippa White Jul 31, 2025

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about horses that went beyond the call of nature to help people need in need. (1:14) "Alazão the Horse that Saved 6 Lives" - Antonio Rocha tells the story of how a horse saved the life of a young girl bitten by a venomous snake. (15:07) Sam Payne tells a story about a horse encounter he had out walking with his dog Pete. (19:49) "Ranger and Me" - Pippa White tells the true story of young Mavis Buckholds and her horse Ranger saving her father's life. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

Summer Days - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Carolina Quiroga Jul 24, 2025

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about memories of summer days spent playing in the sun as well as the many good and not so good memories of growing up. (1:06) "High Dive" - Bill Harley sings a song about trying to impress his crush by conquering his fear of the high dive. (13:37) Sam Payne tells a story about riding a bus to the swimming pool every week on summer where he was packed in close quarters with the other kids and the need to look out for each other. (17:40) "The Paleta Girl" - Carolina Quiroga tells a story about growing up obsessed with TV but learning about the importance of real human interaction. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

DIY Stories Starring YOU! Jul 17, 2025

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Join us as Apple Seed listeners tell us some of their own stories - some of them inspired by The Apple Seed. (1:20) "Birthday Song" - Listener Erika Price tells a story about a crush of hers from high school who sang her a midnight serenade. (6:15) "A Yeti and a Boy" - Nine-year-old listener Norah Bauer tells a story about a young boy who befriends a yeti. (8:22) "Mentors" - Listener Shraddha Nigavekar tells a story about learning to ride a bike. (15:55) "Pebble Puzzle" - Listener Kevin Hoehn tells a folktale about a young woman who must solve a pebble puzzle or else be wed to an evil moneylender. (20:08) "Pigeon Palace" - Listener Dawson Jolley tells a story about a pigeon banished from a grand kingdom of pigeons. (25:25) "The Parable of the Leaf and the Wind" - Listener Garrett Gunnell tells a parable about a leaf traveling back to his family with the help of the wind. Thanks to all our listeners who sent in stories. Stories bring us together. What stories and memories were sparked for you and who will you share them with? Hosted by storyteller Sam Payne. A production of BYUradio.

Outside the Comfort Zone - Stories for the Whole Family by Jasmin Cardenas and Donald Davis Jul 10, 2025

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the many things that pressure us to make choice in life. Friends, family, culture and tradition all influence our choices every day. But which will we listen to? (1:33) "Different Doesn't Mean Bad, It Just Means Different" - Jasmin Cardenas tells the story of her first sleepover where she was able to introduce her friends to her culture but was worried about feeling too different to the other kids. (15:31) Sam Payne tells a story about wearing footie pajamas to a sleepover where he received nothing but ridicule, but he came to learn a valuable life lesson about listening to the taunts of others. (20:45) "Squirrel Hunting" - Donald Davis tells a story about his first time hunting squirrels as a young man, only to learn that it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Stories bring us together, and the stories on The Apple Seed will spark memories that you can share with the people you love. The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

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