Gather your family to listen to stories about the nitty gritty things in life that just might make a pearl. (1:15) "Pigwisps" - Angela Lloyd tells a story about oysters, pearls, and crossed fingers, but especially how the letter X made its mark. (14:17) Sam Payne tells a story about bedtime rituals with his young kids, and the song that was made in the process. (17:27) "Shayla's Prescriptions" - Andy Offutt Irwin tells the story of seven-year-old Shayla and three wise To Do's that help the...

Gather your family to listen to stories about how there are many ways to celebrate and worship God. (00:33) "Jack Mar Builds a House" -Donald Davis tells a story about the childhood recognition that good is not confined to one place or person. (11:26) Sam Payne talks about what keeps his family close even though they come from different religious backgrounds. (15:40) "Jerusalem Mourn" - Josh Goforth shares an old gospel style song. In trying to better ourselves--and too often each...

Gather your family around while we listen to stories of overcoming our foes with cleverness. (00:54) "Anansi and his Six Children" - Charlotte Blake Alston brings us a story of a West African trickster who was saved by his clever children. (6:33) Sam Payne tells a story about his trickster brother. (8:34) "Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby" - Donna Washington introduces and brings to life Brer Rabbit, a sociable little trickster who always wins in the end. (18:53) "The Happy Place" - Lyn Ford...

Gather your family to listen to stories fit for the Halloween holiday. (00:36) "The Witch of Laggan" - Mara Mensies tells a story for the season about a hunter, a witch, and the devil himself. (11:00) Sam Payne talks about his change of heart towards the holiday of Halloween. (15:19) "Pency Cementary" - Kim Weitkamp shares a story and a song about old Marcus Anthony Ramsey, a cemetery keeper who was a little too quick to judge. Stories bring us together and the stories on The Apple Seed...

Gather your family to listen to stories about how even plans gone awry can make for zany memories. (00:37) "Diablo, of How I Met My Wife" - Bil Lepp tells the story of how he met his wife while working at a summer camp. One ride on a headstrong horse taught him the risks and rewards of trying something new. (16:21) Sam Payne tells a story about the mishaps of trying to build a screened-in porch for his wife while trying to show her his love. (20:28) "Hitchhiking" - Geraldine Buckley...

How to help our storytelling friends and neighbors in and around Jonesborough, TN: Donations to the United Way of East Tennessee Highlands can be made here: https://conta.cc/47QWMq4 100% of these donations will directly benefit the affected communities in Washington and Unicoi Counties. Link to Storytellers Giving Back Benefit concert live stream: https://conta.cc/47QWM9y In lieu of ticket price, donations are requested for United Way, link above Purchase an online Timpanogos Storytelling...

We’ve just finished season 7 of The Apple Seed and will be on a break till October 24th. In the meantime we wanted to share a new show from BYUradio for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love them) called Constant Wonder KIDS. In this episode, you'll learn some amazing facts about sharks that aren't scary. You'll see them in a whole new way . Constant Wonder KIDS takes you on thrilling journeys through the wonders of the natural world. Discover fascinating facts and true stories about...

Gather your family to listen to stories about children with big mouths and big ideas. Whether human or amphibian, their brashness will make your jaw drop with laughter. (1:00) "Potholders" - Kim Weitkamp tells about her experience as a kid creating a business with an interesting marketing scheme. The story she tells people to buy her goods might surprise you--because it surely surprised her neighbors! (20:37) Sam Payne tells a story about trying to make money as a kid. His adventures are...

Gather your family to listen to stories about true bravery in the face of your fears and doing the right thing. (1:06) "Pedrito and the Skull" - Carolina the Storyteller shares a story where young Pedrito is the only one brave enough to face the haunted skull. (9:19) Sam Payne tells a story about being scared by his neighborhood ghost stories. (15:14) "Rush Cape" - Ed Stivender tells a story about a young princess who becomes banished by her father, finds another castle, and tries to...

Gather your family to listen to stories about yearning for and getting a chance at true love. Will our heroes take the chance? Will it pay off? (0:55) Geraldine Buckley tells "Frog Kissing," a story about a surprise visitor in her shower and the opportunity for love that knocked, had she only listened to fairytales and bedtime stories. (6:48) Sam Payne tells us a story about an experience with his young son at a play--and the instances where life seems so fantastic, you find yourself...

Gather your family to listen to stories about the making and breaking of curses. Are curses always a curse? (1:50) Donna Washington tells "Beauty's Beast," a story that is based on the well-known fairytale, Beauty and the Beast--but with a twist. Get the real scoop from the Fairy Godmother who cast the curse. (14:31) Sam Payne shares a story about taking an aptitude test in high school--one which helped him see his curses in a new light. (19:38) Paul Strickland tells "The Stabbed Tree," a...

Gather your family to listen to stories and songs about freedom and, in particular, about American slavery and the civil rights movement. (2:04) Sheila Arnold tells "Wade in the Water." This story is intertwined with the powerful spiritual by the same name. It's the story of a slave named Moses, his fight for freedom, and the terrible price people pay when their freedom is threatened. Content warning: While designed for a family audience, this story contains a couple of intense scenes....

Join us as Apple Seed listeners tell us some of their own stories - some of them inspired by The Apple Seed. (1:31) Listener Becca Hurley tells about a health freak-out in "Ameba Meningitis." (5:53) Listener Karla Huntsman tells about a student whose life was changed by a school play in "David and King Arthur." (10:02) Listener Paul Eberting tells a childhood memory of mischief in "Froggy Goes to School." (14:39) Listener Jan Smith gives us a glimpse into how military families make a home...

Gather your family to listen to stories about those moments when you realize you've more like your parents than you may even want to admit. For good or for bad, our families shape us into who we are. (1:38) Josh Goforth tells "What Can I Say?" a personal story about the two types of people in his family and how a surprising revelation strengthened Josh's relationship with his dad and helped him understand himself in a new way. (14:11) Sam Payne shares a story about discovering he's more...

Gather your family to listen to Angela Lloyd's twist on the classic fairytale Cinderella. (2:22) Angela Lloyd tells "Cinderella's Choice" a story that focuses on the relationship Cinderella had with her mother and how that shaped the person Cinderella became. Maybe our choices refelct who we are, and there is much more beneath the surface of every individual when we are ready to listen to their stories. (18:10) Angela Lloyd gives an interview about how stories become good companions that...

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) Paul Strickland tells "The One Abouts" 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 all about?" (15:11) Sam Payne tells a story about a meaningful walnut shell that was important...

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) Donald Davis tells "Cowpiles" 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 story about the tricks he played on his folks when he was young and how one backfired on...

Gather your family to listen to stories about being grateful for what you have--even if what you have is not ideal. (1:25) Noa Baum tells "The Rabbi and the Goat" 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 bad was it really? (17:48) Tim Lowry tells "Jack and the Singing Critters" tells a story about...

Gather your family to listen to stories about tricking others and the consequences of being a trickster. (1:14) Donna Washington tells "Wicked John and the Devil" a story based on the African American tradition, but she tells the North Carolina version. 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 the consequences of his despicable actions precede him. (15:10) Sam Payne tells a story...

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) Bil Lepp tells "The King of Little Things" a story that shows us when we are content with our collection of little things, we will have so much more than we ever thought possible. (11:07) Sam tells a story about a time when he learned how...

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) Angela Lloyd tells "The Ragged Peddler" a story of how a peddler comes to a town to sell goods, and yet had nothing to sell. (10:07) Sam shares a story about finding happiness in his own...

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) Simon Brooks tells "Hoja Seeks a Wife" a middle eastern story about the 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 wanted a "Sam-wise" friend. (10:35) Motoko tells "The Crane Wife" a classic Japanese...

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) Donald Davis tells "Molasses Revenge" 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 neighbors and kids. (20:23) Kevin Kling tells "The Good Mother" a story about a young girl moves...