The Apple Seed

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about childhood fears, family memories, and the people who make scary tales unforgettable.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:50) "The Collector" by Kevin Kling.
Kevin shares a hilarious childhood camping story about his dad, a spooky tale, and the story that scared the socks off him.

(05:58) "Fear Flies Away" by Sam Payne.
Sam tells a heartwarming childhood tale about how his dad helped him overcome his fear of bats.

(08:59) "Scaring Sissy" by Lyn Ford.
Lyn shares a funny childhood story about turning a classic fairy tale into a nightmare after her little sister pestered her for a bedtime story.

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, 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 the people who lead by example and leave a lasting impact.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:29) "Miss Gimm" by Tim Lowry.
A series of humorous stories about a one-of-a-kind churchgoer who made a profound difference in Tim’s childhood.

(21:21) "Known From Joan" by Sam Payne.
Sam shares childhood memories about a local theater director and the important lessons she taught that influenced Sam’s life and career.

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, 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 life, death, and the delicate balance between the two.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:45) "Piano the Ox" by Antonio Rocha.
A moving story about a strong ox and the impact his absence has on a small village.

(16:04) "Making Meaning" by Sam Payne.
Sam shares an excerpt from Shakespeare’s The Tempest and explores how some stories empower the audience to discover their own meanings.

(19:13) "The Goats Know the Way" by Adam Booth.
Adam shares his version of an old Jewish story about a woman who embarks on an unexpected journey while desperately searching for food.

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, 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 celebrating birthdays and finding the right way to honor someone’s special day.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:15) "Happy Birthday, Mrs. Nottingham" by Bill Harley.
A story about trying to figure out if a teacher is nice or mean and in the end, how everyone likes their birthday.

(20:04) "Summer Birthdays" by Sam Payne.
Sam shares about a time in kindergarten when he bravely stood up for summer birthdays.

(22:54) "64 Crayons" by Donald Davis.
A story about the surprise gift 6 year old Donald left for his beloved Aunt Esther.

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, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell
Production - Trent Reimschussel and Adam Wells
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 the benefits of speaking another language, embracing bilingualism, and finding joy in your language and culture.

(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.

(01:17) "The Barking Mouse" by Antonio Sacre.
Antonio tells about the summer he spent with his Cuban grandmother and the simple yet impactful story she shared with him.

(10:06) “The Language of Music” by Sam Payne.
Sam shares a touching story about how his understanding of music helped him communicate, build connections, and find common ground with a group of people he otherwise would have found it nearly impossible to connect with.

(14:04) "Gobbily Gook" by Jasmin Cardenas.
A story from Jasmin’s childhood about the time she felt embarrassed while translating for her mom but learned to embrace her second language and cultural heritage in a surprising way.

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, 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.