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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers. 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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Ask Him Ref is a thrown together podcast from a bunch of marks off the internet. When posted, Josh, Landon, and Jett tend to speak with wrestlers on varying subjects, as well as just shooting the breeze.
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Comedian Clark Jones AKA Pod Strickland brings the latest and greatest in black culture by speaking with influential black artists, comedians, politicians, and maybe even some family members. Nothing is off limits for Clark and his guests as they explore what it means to be black in modern-day America and comment on hot-button issues within the black community through thoughtful discussions and even some games. Link to survey: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4. For advertising opportunities please emai ...
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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 Pa…
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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 t…
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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 p…
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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.(1:31) 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 c…
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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 …
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In this episode, Alec previews the UFC 304 main card and gives his predictions for each of the fights. Also discussed are the MMA rule changes that were approved recently, including making the 12-6 elbow legal and changing the definition of a grounded opponent. We'll also touch on Khabib's legal issues with the Russian government.…
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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 i…
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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 …
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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 ge…
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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 improvemen…
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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. Whe…
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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 collec…
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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 …
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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 ab…
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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 …
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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) Kevin Kling tells "Grandpa's Stars" a story that recounts a glimpse into Klin…
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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) Angela Lloyd tells "Thorn Rosa" an Appalachian version of the story of Sleeping Beauty, but as a song performed with au…
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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) Noa Baum tells "Love Comes in Strange Packages" a story about her parents' love for her as she reflects on the different sacrifices they ma…
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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) Motoko tells "Urashima the Fisherman" a story based on a popular Japanese folktale, a fisherman is…
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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) Simon Brooks tells "King March's Ears" a story of secrets, haircuts, and the relief of being yourself. (11:07) Sa…
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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) Sheila Arnold tells "Mission Trip" a personal story recollecting on the changes that occurred during her time in …
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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) Shonaleigh tells "Dandelion Dancer" a story about a mother's prayer to save the joy of her child and how her gift from the heavens is determined…
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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) Bil Lepp tells "Gifts" 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 o…
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Sheila Arnold and Paul Strickland live recordings from the Apple Seed Studio.(1:06) Sheila Arnold tells "We Hold the Ropes" a story about two brothers and their desperate need for their ancestors, and what influences them to pay it forward. (10:19) Sam shares a memory of trusting his friends to get him through a challenging rappelling adventure.(16…
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Bil Lepp and Shonaleigh live recordings from the Apple Seed Studio. (1:44) Bil Lepp tells "Difficult Under Adverse Conditions" a tall tale about superstitions, flat tires, and the journeys we take without ever taking a step. (14:33) Shonaleigh tells "The Pebble Who Wanted to Travel the World" the untold history of a single stone who had many extrao…
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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:…
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Diane Ferlatte and Bil Lepp from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio.(1:15) Diane Ferlatte tells "Sleeping Ugly" a story about a beautiful princess who finds a fairy and a plain commoner as she learns what happens if you forget to be kind.(18:44) Bil Lepp tells "The Princess and the Pick-up" where a common fairytale is revamped into a blossomi…
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Sara and Edgar are the married co-owners behind Nixta Taqueria—a beloved restaurant located in East Austin, Texas. Dedicated to their community, they've gone above and beyond to ensure their community is always fed, regardless of life's circumstances. When the couple faced challenges keeping Nixta open, their community paid it forward and showed up…
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(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…
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Donald Davis and Andy Offutt Irwin from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio.(1:02) Donald Davis tells "Don't Kill Santa" a story about child-like innocence during the holidays saves the life of Saint Nick himself. (17:48) Andy Offutt Irwin tells "Secret Santa" a story from his childhood about being a cub scout and the wonder that is found in d…
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Kim Weitkamp and Adam Booth from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio.(00:56) Kim Weitkamp tells "Aunt Louise" 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) Adam Booth tells "Hanukkah at Mo's" an entertaining story about his own Great-grandma who taught him a les…
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Mara Menzies and Donna Washington from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio.(1:08) Mara Menzies tells "How Fire Came into the World" a South African tale about Man's journey over the mountain to stumble upon and befriend a creature called Fire. (20:20) Donna Washington tells "King of the Frogs" a story of persistent frogs who asked for a ruler …
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Sheila Arnold and Donald Davis from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio.(1:04) Sheila Arnold tells "Brer Rabbit and the Turkeys" one of the many entertaining stories about this popular trickster about the strength found in thinking outside the box. (13:20) Donald Davis tells "Stuffed Rat" a personal story about his father's pranks, and the chi…
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Diane Ferlatte and Kim Weitkamp from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio.(1:22) Diane Ferlatte tells "The Hired Hand" a story about an extra set of hands that saves a father and son in more ways than one. (21:02) Kim Weitkamp tells "Rolling Stone" a story from a young man about his journey and dreams changing while realizing he is more like hi…
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Noa Baum and Pippa White from live recordings in the Apple Seed studio. (1:00) Noa Baum tells "Top Secret" a story from her childhood in Israel where she learns the ins and outs of what it means to grow up through trading books and keeping secrets. (21:07) Pippa White tells "What Did You Do in the War, Mommy?" a story from Julia Parsons who reflect…
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Shonaleigh and Geraldine Buckley from live recordings in the Apple Seed Studio.(1:15) Shonaleigh tells "The Precious Pearl" a story about a queen who loves presents and how her desire and sacrifice transforms her kingdom. (13:12) Geraldine Buckley tells "The Lord of the Dance" a personal story about attending boarding school, dancing nuns, and find…
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DeJuan Strickland knows what it’s like to not be able to afford school lunch. After learning about how many other kids have experienced the same situation, he decided to do something about it. With the help of his mom, Sharron, DeJuan is helping to eliminate lunch debt for as many kids as possible throughout his community.…
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My wife came on as a guest for my first in-person podcast! We talked about the upcoming Ngannou vs. Fury boxing match, what the UFC would look like if it allowed steroids, Makhachev's victory over Alexander Volkanovski and more! This podcast is supposed to act as a pilot for future in-person interviews. I'm going to put more effort into getting fol…
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The Apple Seed is back with a new season on November 2! Season 5 will feature live recordings made in the Apple Seed Studio from favorite storytellers like Bil Lepp, Donald Davis, and Kim Weitkamp, as well as Apple Seed Live debuts from terrific storytellers like Shonaleigh, Diane Ferlatte, and Paul Strickland. And we've got another treat in store …
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Enjoy stories of homecoming from professional storytellers and BYUradio podcast hosts on this special "BYU Homecoming” episode of The Apple Seed: A Storytelling Podcast. Whether you’re driving into Provo for the big game or celebrating from afar, these stories are perfect for your homecoming gathering.(00:53) Alma Mater Memories(03:35) Sam's High S…
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