The Apple Seed

Series produced by BYUradio/KUMT/KBYU-FM

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Great stories can change your world.

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.


231 Pieces

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This special Memorial Day episode brings you stories from the Civil War and both World Wars. These stories help us remember and appreciate the sacr...

Bought by WVIA, KUHF, KALW, Morehead State Public Radio, WNMU-FM and more


  • Added: May 18, 2020
  • Length: 56:58
  • Purchases: 17
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Fanciful explanations about things that occur in the natural world.

  • Added: May 11, 2020
  • Length: 57:04
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Stories and memories about mothers.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: May 06, 2020
  • Length: 58:21
  • Purchases: 1
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Enjoy stories that enable us to admire the energy of youth.

  • Added: Apr 28, 2020
  • Length: 55:27
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In this episode we will see examples of some of the influential people and stories from one’s life, and how these stories continue to influence gen...

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Apr 21, 2020
  • Length: 56:34
  • Purchases: 1
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A collection of stories about second chances, and about our loved ones.

  • Added: Apr 14, 2020
  • Length: 57:27
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South Carolina storyteller, Tim Lowry performs before a live audience.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Apr 06, 2020
  • Length: 55:40
  • Purchases: 1
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A collection of stories that will prompt you to think about what it means to be strong.

  • Added: Mar 30, 2020
  • Length: 58:24
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Listen to stories about magical items that are more than just a means to an end.

  • Added: Mar 23, 2020
  • Length: 58:14
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Often as children, we believe in fairies, magical items, or powerful creatures that can make the world seem vibrant and colorful. To rekindle some ...

  • Added: Mar 16, 2020
  • Length: 57:41
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A collection of stories to help you reflect on the people who've been your heroes.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Mar 09, 2020
  • Length: 55:57
  • Purchases: 1
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Things can go wrong on a regular basis. But just as often, things can work out amazingly well.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Mar 03, 2020
  • Length: 55:41
  • Purchases: 1
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A collection of stories that give fanciful explanations about the natural worlds.

  • Added: Feb 24, 2020
  • Length: 57:02
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This episode of The Apple Seed invites you to reflect on stories of progress and change.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Feb 18, 2020
  • Length: 53:40
  • Purchases: 1
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We spend an hour with the great West Virginia storyteller, Bil Lepp.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Feb 12, 2020
  • Length: 56:30
  • Purchases: 1
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What's the most precious thing in the world? The question may elicit a different response depending on the person you ask. For some it may be a com...

Bought by Robin Hood Radio/ WHDD AM 1020/FM 91.9-WLHV FM 88.1 /WGHQ AM 920


  • Added: Feb 12, 2020
  • Length: 52:55
  • Purchases: 1
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Sometimes it's easy to feel like just another face in the crowd. But this could not be further from the truth!

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Feb 10, 2020
  • Length: 57:12
  • Purchases: 1
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Every single one of us has entered this world in the same way--as a baby. Babies are equally adorable as they are troublesome; and today we’ll hear...

  • Added: Feb 05, 2020
  • Length: 56:51
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Stories about things that might seem trivial, or even annoying, but that always reveal something deeper and beautiful underneath.

  • Added: Feb 05, 2020
  • Length: 54:10
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A collection of stories that revolve around poetry and its effects on our lives.

  • Added: Jan 30, 2020
  • Length: 55:31