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The Apple Seed

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.

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Bonus: Presenting "Kaboom," a New Audio Drama Podcast from The Apple Seed

Bonus: Presenting "Kaboom," a New Audio Drama Podcast from The Apple Seed

We've got a special treat for you today: an audio adventure from the new podcast "Kaboom" from the Apple Seed team. If y... Read more

13 Apr 2023

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S4 E5: Bill Harley's story of a man-eating cow

S4 E5: Bill Harley's story of a man-eating cow

Two stories that are zany fun, but both connect to storytelling traditions the world over. Both stories were recorded li... Read more

3 Aug 2023

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Stories from two beloved storytellers: Kevin Kling and Josh Goforth. Both were recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio.(1... Read more

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S2 E10: Stories of Faith for Easter Week feat. Geraldine Buckley's "Connie Dances"

S2 E10: Stories of Faith for Easter Week feat. Geraldine Buckley's "Connie Dances"

In the days leading up to Easter, our thoughts have turned towards matters of faith. And in the storytelling community, ... Read more

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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... Read more

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Best of Season 2: Road Trip with Storyteller Antonio Sacre, Cowboy Songs at a Funeral, and Singer/Songwriter Cherie Call

Best of Season 2: Road Trip with Storyteller Antonio Sacre, Cowboy Songs at a Funeral, and Singer/Songwriter Cherie Call

More favorites from Season 2 as we prepare to take a break to work on Season 3.(2:35) "Pedro's South of the Border": Sto... Read more

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BITE: "Watermelon Time" by Tim Lowry

BITE: "Watermelon Time" by Tim Lowry

South Carolina storyteller Tim Lowry recites a poem about watermelon.

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The Apple Seed - BITE Mrs. Rosemary Asked About You

The Apple Seed - BITE Mrs. Rosemary Asked About You

Donald Davis shares a story fragment about a beloved teacher who does what she can to remember each student in her long ... Read more

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The Apple Seed - BITE "Poor Crow"

The Apple Seed - BITE "Poor Crow"

Diane Ferlatte shares a musical take on an ancient tale about a resourceful crow who gets a drink and learns a lesson.

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BITE: "Stories of Nasrudin the Trickster" by Joel Ben Izzy

BITE: "Stories of Nasrudin the Trickster" by Joel Ben Izzy

Bay Area storyteller Joel Ben Izzy shares just a few stories of one of the world's great tricksters. Trickster stories e... Read more

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