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Halloween Folktales - Stories for the Whole Family by Simon Brooks and Jasmin Cardenas

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers, featuring ghost stories, eerie folktales, and terrifying legends from around the world. (00:00) Introductio

Oct 29
30 min

Scary Stories from Home - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Lyn Ford

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about childhood fears, family memories, and the people who make scary tales unforgettable. (00:00) Introduct

Oct 22
28 min

The Unforgettable Miss Gimm - Stories for the Whole Family by Tim Lowry

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. (0

Oct 15
24 min

Life & Death - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Adam Booth

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

Oct 8
32 min

Happy Birthday - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Donald Davis

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 b

Oct 1
31 min

It Pays to Speak a 2nd Language - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Sacre and Jasmin Cardenas

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

Sep 24
23 min

Every Story is a Love Story - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Josh Goforth

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about love, life lessons, and the unforgettable experiences that come from taking the time to learn from the

Sep 17
26 min

Taming the Beast - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Paul Strickland

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about navigating difficult family relationships, overcoming conflict and discovering the joy that comes from

Sep 10
30 min

Family Feud - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis and Bill Harley

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about family relationships, childhood memories, and how even life's most challenging moments can become the l

Sep 3
29 min

Hometown Memories - Stories for the Whole Family by Adam Booth and Andy Offutt Irwin

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about hometowns, childhood memories, and the familiar places that help shape who we become. (00:00) Introduc

Aug 27
26 min

Wishful Thinking - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Simon Brooks

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how wishes are born in the heart, the dreams they inspire, and the lasting power they hold. (00:00) In

Aug 20
21 min

Bound by Honor - Stories for the Whole Family by Willy Claflin and Geraldine Buckley

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about courage, integrity, and the challenges that come from earning and keeping your sense of honor. (00:00)

Aug 13
23 min

When Wishes Go Wrong - Stories for the Whole Family by Mara Menzies and Donna Washington

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about being careful what you wish for, overcoming unexpected challenges, and finding hope and wisdom in diffi

Aug 6
28 min

Crooked Roads - Stories for the Whole Family by Andy Offutt Irwin and Dovie Thomason

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about slowing down, embracing life's unexpected detours, and discovering the opportunities that come from tak

Jul 30
19 min

Believe in Yourself - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Jasmin Cardenas

Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about building confidence, finding courage, and discovering the power that comes from stepping outside your c

Jul 23
23 min

Bonus - National Youth Storytellers

Today we bring you a special bonus episode featuring some of the National Youth Storytellers. (00:00) Sam's Intro (1:22) June Elyse Willingham tells a traditional folk t

Feb 3
31 min

BONUS: The Christmas Jars Podcast

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 m

Dec 1 2025
19 min

BONUS: The Apple Seed - WATCH or LISTEN!

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 fami

Oct 22 2025
1 min

BONUS: Appalachian Stories and Songs with David Holt and Josh Goforth

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 Internat

Oct 16 2025
1 h 18 min

DIY Stories Starring YOU!

Join us as Apple Seed listeners tell us some of their own stories - some of them inspired by The Apple Seed. (1:20) "Birthday Song" - Listener Erika Price tells a story

Jul 17 2025
33 min

Chart trend

Position in the Stories for Kids chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#38#75AugSepOctNov

#15

all-time peak

580

days in the top 50 since Jan 2025

Chart positions

Where The Apple Seed ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 4, 2026).

#90 ▼ 19 Kids & Family US

#21 ▼ 2 Stories for Kids US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Sometimes I listen to podcasts to learn new things or improve my expertise. Other times, I want familiarity and comfort. This podcasts brings a sense mutual understanding of the genuine human experience, while playfully expanding my perspectives of others, culture, and perhaps the meaning of it all. Digestible, poignant, and much needed for the brain that is spinning too many plates. Thank you.

Ar#3 · Sep 2026

My kids and I have been listening to these podcasts every time we get in the car and honestly, I like it as much as they do! These storytellers are so talented!

Kata blue · Jun 2025

I love this show. The wisdom and humanity in these stories reminds me that we are not defined by the current state of affairs in any one place, and I need that reminder a lot, lately. Thanks for the mental break.

SH!40 · Apr 2025

This is the best podcast to taste stories of all types. Each episode is beautifully produced with some of the nation’s best tellers. It’s a must listen for story lovers of all ages.

Charlie McCoin · Sep 2024

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