The Apple Seed

Gather your family to listen to stories about the connections we make through family over the years, and the gifts those stories can become. (1:37) "The One Abouts" - Paul Strickland tells a story about taking the time to visit family, listening to their stories, and preparing to take ownership of those stories when the time comes. (14:23) Interview with Paul Strickland. "What is The One Abouts al...

Gather your family to listen to stories about getting into and out of trouble and how when you're the one who starts the trouble, trouble seems to come back on you. (1:55) "Cowpiles" - Donald Davis tells a childhood story about one wise brother, one foolish brother, parents who are just trying to keep up, and the stories that come from memories of getting into trouble. (13:12) Sam Payne tells a st...

Gather your family to listen to stories about being grateful for what you have--even if what you have is not ideal. (1:25) "The Rabbi and the Goat" - Noa Baum tells a story about a man seeking advice and a wise Rabbi creating chaos in a house to help the family learn it could always be worse. (12:06) Sam Payne shares a story about when home improvement project goes spiraling out of control. How ba...

Gather your family to listen to stories about tricking others and the consequences of being a trickster. (1:14) "Wicked John and the Devil" - Donna Washington tells a story based on the African American tradition, but with a North Carolina twist. A man progressively becomes older and crankier as the small town tells stories of his antics. When its his time to go, he is in for a rude awakening as t...

While on hiatus, The Apple Seed is calling you to send in your stories to air on the show. Plus a sneak peak at the 1st episode of Quentin Manning - Detective for Justice - a new summer series from Kaboom.

Join us for our season finale! Bil Lepp and Sheila Arnold tell stories that bring light to the little things. Discover the strength of little things. (1:42) Bil Lepp tells us how he got the idea for his picture book "The King of Little Things" (3:04) "The King of Little Things" - Bil Lepp tells a story, reminding us that when we are content with our collection of little things, we will have so muc...

Join us as Angela Lloyd and Paul Strickland, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, tell stories about finding happiness in unassuming places. As we share laughs, good company, and show a little empathy, we might find more stories about happiness in our lives than we could ever imagine. (1:26) "The Ragged Peddler" - Angela Lloyd tells a story of how a peddler comes to a town to sell goods,...

Join us as Simon Brooks, Motoko, and Josh Goforth, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, tell stories about true love, and the individual process each love story must go through. (1:57) "Hoja Seeks a Wife" - Simon Brooks tells a Middle Eastern story about a foolish wiseman's attempt to picking the perfect wife. (6:25) Sam shares a story about a conversation with his son who was lonely. He...

Join us as Donald Davis and Kevin Kling, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, tell stories about parenting mishaps, tricky kids, and the situations we can get into as we do our best to parent. (1:05) "Molasses Revenge" - Donald Davis tells a personal story about generational mischief and super sticky stuff. (16:23) Sam shares a story of the annual making of fresh apple cider with his nei...

Join us as Kevin Kling and Josh Goforth, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, tell stories about their family and ancestors. We are reminded through these stories of the different aspects of our lives that are possible because of those who came before us. (1:01) "Grandpa's Stars" - Kevin Kling tells a story that recounts a glimpse into Kling's fix-it, farmer grandpa that taught him astro...

Join us as Angela Lloyd and Shonaleigh, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, share stories for the sleepers and the dreamers. These stories can go beyond bedtime, and they find their way into our day-to-day lives. (1:02) "Thorn Rosa" - Angela Lloyd tells an Appalachian version of the story of Sleeping Beauty, but as a song performed with auto harp. (10:23) Sam shares a story about his pe...

Join us as Noa Baum and Dolores Hydock, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, tell stories about the strangeness of parents, but the memories they give us to tell as stories for years and years. (1:10) "Love Comes in Strange Packages" - Noa Baum tells a story about her parents' love for her as she reflects on the different sacrifices they make for their daughter as they journey to America...

Join us as Motoko and Andy Offutt Irwin, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, tell stories about time. Whether it literally goes missing, or it just moves too fast, stories help us rewind and remember because we always want more time. (1:05) "Urashima the Fisherman" - Motoko tells a story based on a popular Japanese folktale, a fisherman is given a gift, but did not understand what the c...

Join us as Simon Brooks and Charlotte Blake Alston, from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, tell stories about dependability upon those around us, and the stories that can be told when it comes to trusting ourselves, too. (00:57) "King March's Ears" - Simon Brooks tells a story of secrets, haircuts, and the relief of being yourself. (11:07) Sam shares a story of a time when he learned he co...

Join us as Sheila Arnold and Paul Strickland, from live storytelling recordings in the Apple Seed Studio, advise us through stories to making time to really see those around us, listen to their stories, and make room for growth. (00:59) "Mission Trip" - Sheila Arnold tells a personal story recollecting on the changes that occurred during her time in Vietnam while interacting with kids and adults a...

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...

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...

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 tel...

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...

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 App...

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 th...

(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 "C...

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 y...

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....

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...