Show Notes
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.
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