The Apple Seed

Merry Christmas from The Apple Seed. We're on a holiday break this week! The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about Christmas memories. (1:22) "The Time It Snowed" - Donald Davis tells a story about a Christmas from his father's childhood that involved pneumonia, a...

In this special episode, we are celebrating the spirit of Christmas. The Appleseed is brought to you by BYUradio which is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each year The Church sponsors a...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about sisters who bring some life-changing moments. (01:06) "Walking to School with my Sister" - Kevin Kling tells a story about what he witnessed when his...

Enjoy another podcast from the Apple Seed team: The Christmas Jars Podcast. New York Times bestselling author Jason Wright shares a true story of an act of service that made a big difference for a family in real need...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about some winter adventures, forbidden fun, and stretching of tales to preposterous proportions. (01:21) "The Forbidden Souped-up Sled Ride" - Kim Weitkamp...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how sometimes there are moments in our life that teach us how to be courageous, even in danger, and that bravery can benefit you throughout your life...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about children who attempt to behave appropriately and do the right thing in difficult and possibly embarrassing situations. And how as adults it can mean a...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about peacemakers. (1:44) "It Takes Two" - Motoko tells a story about meeting a man with painful war stories about Motoko's culture and her attempts to build...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about Halloween adventures and scary stories. (1:20) "Halloween" - Kevin Kling tells a story about trick-or-treating in farm country during his youth. (8:13)...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about people who were deceived by the appearances of others. (1:20) "The Changeling" - Mara Menzies tells a story about a young couple with a new baby who...

Starting Season 12, you can now WATCH The Apple Seed podcast with LIVE storytellers. Find the video podcast on Spotify, YouTube, or on the BYUradio App! Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers...

Don't miss this special recording of Emmy-award winning David Holt and Josh Goforth sharing some of their favorite Appalachian tunes and stories. Recorded by the International Storytelling Center and used with their...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about fathers who created lasting memories with their sons. (1:27) "Pinewood Derby" - Bil Lepp tells a story about his father who helped him build a pinewood...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about cats and their humorous and heartwarming adventures. (1:11) "Cats and Dogs" - Charlotte Blake Alston tells a story about how cats and dogs began their...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about unlikely heroes coming to the rescue. (1:32) "The Seven Kids" - Tim Lowry tells a story about a mother goat who saves her children from being eaten by a...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about young people becoming courageous heroes, yet silent protectors like ninjas. (1:26) "3 Ninjas" - Motoko tells a story about her ninja-loving son who...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about people finding their place in the world. (1:49) "Kite Fighting" - Antonio Rocha tells a story about finding connections between Indian and Brazilian...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about people trying to achieve their dreams only to learn that some dreams aren't all that they hoped for. (1:15) "Turtle Wants to Fly" - Lyn Ford tells a...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about teenagers getting in and out of trouble during their high school adventures. (1:16) "Braswell the Bassoon Player" - Andy Offutt Irwin tells another one...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about classic fairytales with new unique twists. (1:30) "Uncle False's Rapunzel" - Paul Strickland tells the story of Rapunzel but with a trailer park twist...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about school days and the many challenges that come from teachers, classmates, and growing up. (1:13)"Recess" - Kim Weitkamp tells a story where she comforts...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how actions, good and bad, receive consequences. (1:20) "Kumba am Nday" - Charlotte Blake Alston tells a story of two step sisters who trek into a...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about horses that went beyond the call of nature to help people need in need. (1:14) "Alazão the Horse that Saved 6 Lives" - Antonio Rocha tells the story of...

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about memories of summer days spent playing in the sun as well as the many good and not so good memories of growing up. (1:06) "High Dive" - Bill Harley sings...