The Apple Seed

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how the quest for food can turn into a hilarious battle of wits.

(00:16) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:23) "Punia and Kaialeale" by Alton Takiyama-Chung.
A Hawaiian folk story about a clever young man who must outsmart the powerful King of the Sharks to bring food home for his family.

(11:54) "Chocolate Cookie Mischief" by Sam Payne.
A funny childhood story about Sam getting caught raiding his Grandma’s snack cupboard.

(15:04) "Anansi and The Liar's Contest" by Willy Claflin.
A West African folktale featuring Anansi the spider as he and the other bugs try to decide who gets dinner and who becomes dinner.

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.

The Apple Seed is produced by Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Brian Tanner.
Assistant Producers - Matthew Carr, Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell
Production - Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill
Post Production Video Editors - Trent Woolford and Tremiti Childs.
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Dan Carlisle, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson.

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how small actions can have big impacts on the world.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:27) "Bil and Skeeter Break the Ocean" by Bil Lepp.
A story about a hilarious family vacation that gets Bil thinking about the impact he may have on the world.

(17:18) "Deciding to Make a Difference" by Sam Payne.
A story about a small decision that make a lasting impression on a whole town.

(21:45) "Mice and the Moon" by Dovie Thomason.
A story about how the actions of even the smallest of creatures make a difference.

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.

The Apple Seed is produced by Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Brian Tanner.
Assistant Producers - Matthew Carr, Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell
Production - Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill
Post Production Video Editors - Trent Woolford and Tremiti Childs.
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Dan Carlisle and Dallin Nielson.

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about finding light even in the darkest of places.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:36) "Book Every Saturday for a Funeral" by Andy Offutt Irwim.
A tall tale about Aunt Margarite, a southern belle who goes to visit her ill best friend.

(21:32) "Blessed & Sacred" by Sam Payne.
A story about experiencing loss and light together.

(24:23) "The Light Went Away" by Andy Offutt Irwin.
A song about how even in the dark, the light is not far away.

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.

The Apple Seed is produced by Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Brian Tanner.
Assistant Producers - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson, Matthew Carr and Roman Russell
Production - Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill
Post Production Video Editors - Trent Woolford and Tremiti Childs.
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Dan Carlisle and Cameron Rhodes.

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how actions lead to meaningful, and often fitting consequences.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:12) "Too Much Hair" by Donald Davis.
A hilarious and relatable story about a young boy who secretly gives his little brother a haircut, only to face the consequences when things don’t go as planned.

(12:43) "Snowball Bushes" by Sam Payne.
A heartwarming story where Sam reflects on childhood haircuts from his father, revealing how simple moments can create lasting bonds.

(16:26) "The Mighty Hero - Luanda Magere" by Mara Menzies.
A Kenyan folktale about a legendary warrior with rock hard skin, whose strength and fate reveal the deeper consequences of pride and vulnerability.

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.

The Apple Seed is produced by Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Brian Tanner.
Assistant Producers - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson, Matthew Carr and Roman Russell
Production - Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill
Post Production Video Editors - Trent Woolford and Tremiti Childs.
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Dan Carlisle, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson.

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about riddles, one of the oldest forms of entertainment.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:47) “The King and the Three Dolls” by Debs Newbold.
A captivating tale of a riddle-loving queen challenged to discover the difference between three “identical” dolls.

(14:18) “My Most Memorable Riddles” by Sam Payne.
Sam shares unforgettable memories of his favorite riddles and the people who shared them.

(17:12) “The Fly” by Alton Takiyama-Chung.
A witty tale of a greedy moneylender outsmarted by a clever young boy from a family in debt.

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.

The Apple Seed is produced by Sam Payne, Wendy Folsom, and Brian Tanner.
Assistant Producers - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson, Matthew Carr, and Roman Russell
Production - Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill
Post Production Video Editors - Trent Woolford and Tremiti Childs.
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Dan Carlisle, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson.