Best Andy Irwin Podcasts (2025)

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S11 E6: High School Hijinks - Stories for the Whole Family by Andy Offutt Irwin and Sheila Arnold 27:08

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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 of his tall-tales about his high school friend in band practice.(17:30) Sam tells a story about his time in the junior high band roo…

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S11 E9: Ninja Courage - Stories for the Whole Family by Motoko and Pippa White 29:34

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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 saved a neighbor during a house fire.(17:07) Sam Payne remembers a young girl who made a simple difference in his life.(21:12) "13-year-…

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S11 E8: Belonging - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Debs Newbold 28:16

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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 cultures through "kite fighting".(15:55) Sam tells a story about his first time experiencing Shabbat in a traditional Israeli household…

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S11 E7: Be Careful What You Wish For - Stories for the Whole Family by Lyn Ford and Antonio Sacre 30:16

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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 story about a turtle who wants to fly like the birds.(8:41) Sam tells a story about the responsibilities of a father, learning when to …

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S11 E5: Fractured Fairytales - Stories for the Whole Family by Paul Strickland and Ed Stivender 25:28

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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.(14:12) Sam recalls the Bible story of Jacob and Esau and connects their story of reconciliation to his own relationship with his bro…

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S11 E4: Back to School - Stories for the Whole Family by Kim Weitkamp and Tim Lowry 32:33

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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 her bullied grandson by sharing a memory of her own school bully.(16:58) Sam tells a story about a friend of his who gave a struggli…

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S11 E3: What Goes Around Comes Around - Stories for the Whole Family by Charlotte Blake Alston and Bobby Norfolk 28:49

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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 dangerous forest, but only one of them receives a blessing.(18:19) Sam Payne tells a story about meeting an out-of-town visitor whom he …

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S11 E2: Horse Heroes - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Pippa White 30:07

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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 how a horse saved the life of a young girl bitten by a venomous snake.(15:07) Sam Payne tells a story about a horse encounter he had…

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S11 E1: Summer Days - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Carolina Quiroga 35:51

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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 a song about trying to impress his crush by conquering his fear of the high dive.(13:37) Sam Payne tells a story about riding a bus…

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DIY Stories Starring YOU! 33:23

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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 about a crush of hers from high school who sang her a midnight serenade. (6:15) "A Yeti and a Boy" - Nine-year-old listener Norah Bauer tells a story about a young boy who befriends …

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S10 E12: Outside the Comfort Zone - Stories for the Whole Family by Jasmin Cardenas and Donald Davis 30:10

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the many things that pressure us to make choice in life. Friends, family, culture and tradition all influence our choices every day. But which will we listen to?(1:33) "Different Doesn't Mean Bad, It Just Means Different" - Jasmin Cardenas tells the story of her first sleepover wher…

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S10 E11: An Odyssey - Stories for the Whole Family by Tim Lowry and Kevin Kling 34:48

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the great Odysseys of life and the many challenges we hurtle to make our way back home.(1:48) "Jack and the One-Eyed Booger" - Tim Lowry tells a story of Jack's Odyssey to return to his lover after the war.(18:46) Sam Payne tells a story about his homemade graduation and the Odyssey…

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S10 E10: Hope - Stories for the Whole Family by Kim Weitkamp and Paul Strickland 36:51

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about holding onto hope in hard times, finding light in the darkest moments, and the small acts of courage that keep us moving forward.(0:54) "Quest" - Kim Weitkamp tells a personal story about meeting someone who she was impressed to comfort.(14:32) Sam Payne tells a story about finding …

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S10 E9: Coming of Age - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Charlotte Blake Alston 31:31

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the journeys from childhood to adulthood and the lessons we learn as we mature.(1:36) "Musa's Son" - Antonio Rocha tells a story about the son of a chief going through his rite of passage to become a man.(12:06) Sam Payne tells a story where he learned that failure is a rite of pass…

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S10 E8: The Pursuit of Happiness- Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Debs Newbold 32:32

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how to pursue happiness. What's the secret? Our stories today have a few ideas about that.(1:20) "Happy Man Shirt" - Bill Harley tells a Scottish story about an unhappy king on a quest to find even one happy man in all his kingdom. When he finally does, he's surprised by what he fin…

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S10 E7: Beloved Elders - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis, Bil Lepp and Andy Offutt Irwin 29:01

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about caretaking, criminal tendencies, and creative license to be learned from old friends. (1:20) "Grandmother and Mrs. Fox" - Donald Davis tells a childhood story about the beauty in how we frame life--and its ending. (13:40) Sam Payne tells a story about when his young son had a myster…

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S10 E6: Wisdom & Folly - Stories for the Whole Family by Donna Washington and Kevin Kling 27:26

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how smarts can't be appreciated in the eyes of others until we've come to appreciate them in ourselves. (2:20) "Morgan and the Pot of Beans" - Donna Washington tells a story about one young man who, despite discouragement from every corner, had happy success with big brains and a bi…

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S10 E5: Humble Pie - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Kim Weitkamp 30:11

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No one likes a helping of humble pie, but these stories will help. you laugh you way through the humiliation.(1:08) "The Lion Prince" by Antonio Rocha tells a story about a little prospective lion king who needed to learn a thing or two about what it means to be in charge. (10:27) Sam Payne tells a story about his pride over a home repair that ende…

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S10 E4: Bringing Up Baby - Stories for the Whole Family by Bobby Norfolk and Bill Harley 26:09

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the potential every ambition has for flight, even when a gripe or two becomes part of the process. (2:31) "Baby Hawk Learns to Fly" - Bobby Norfolk tells the story of how Baby Hawk needs purpose, patience, confidence, and courage to help him grow up, but most of all, he needs a grea…

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S10 E3: The Strength of Small Things - Stories for the Whole Family by Charlotte Blake Alston and Tim Lowry 27:45

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the little souls whose abilities should never be estimated by size.(1:00) "Nyangara the Python" - Charlotte Blake Alston tells a story about the courage that can be found for another's sake, even in a child. (11:54) Sam Payne shares some thoughts about the generational wisdom that's…

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S10 E2: Cinco de Mayo Myths - Stories for the Whole Family by Carolina and Jasmin Cardenas 26:36

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In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the Apple Seed brings you two ancient myths from Central America.(1:05) "The Hungry Goddess and the Five Suns" by Carolina Quiroga. An Aztec myth that tells the cycles of creation the earth and sun went through while the gods tried to get it right.(14:34) Sam tells us about how families can create creation myths or …

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S10 E1: A Brush With Death - Stories for the Whole Family by Debs Newbold and Bil Lepp 27:12

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about close encounters with death that end in equal parts wisdom and laughter.(1:19) "The Old Woman Who Cheated Death" - Debs Newbold tells a story about a woman much less powerful than death, but three times as clever.(17:10) Sam Payne tells a memory of some tricky folks he knows. How do…

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S9 E12: Life's Lessons - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Bil Lepp 28:32

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how lessons can come from all kinds of mentors, but ultimately, it's our choice to learn them. (1:02) "Lessons from Three Girls" - Kevin Kling shares memories of three little girls (and one little boy) that reminded him that mentors can come in all ages. (8:24) Sam Payne tells a story about Important Le…

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S9 E11: Face Your Fears - Stories for the Whole Family by Jasmin Cardenas and Mara Menzies 30:48

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how fear came to be, how it speaks to us, and how we can manage it. (1:05) "How Fear Came into the World" - Mara Menzies"(16:40) Sam Payne tells a story about how sometimes, fear can be your friend.(21:15) How the Ocelot Got its Spots" / "El Ocelate" - Jasmin Cardenas Stories bring us together, and the …

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S9 E10: You're Not the Boss of Me - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Charlotte Blake Alston 28:47

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the learning how to be your own boss and make your own decisions. (1:05) "You're Not the Boss of Me" - Bill Harley tells the story of a skunk with the will to combat every demand except the one with a "please". (10:45) Sam Payne talks about one of the first times he needed to be in charge of his own dec…

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S9 E9: Grandfriends - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis and Angela Lloyd 30:10

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the grandparents and grand friends that keep up laughing and learning with their bucketfuls of stories. (00:57) "Blackberries" - Donald Davis tells the story of blackberry-picking season at his grandparents' house and the time he learned that the truth is as important as blackberry pie is irresistable. …

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S9 E8: Friend or Foe? - Stories for the Whole Family by Kim Weitkamp and Lyn Ford 31:34

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the friends to be found around us when we care enough to listen. (1:00) "Anne Margaret and Me" - Kim Weitkamp tells the story about the enviable girl next door who is not as perfect as she seems. (20:26) Sam Payne tells a story about the importance of some of his very first friends.(24:40) "Rabbit and D…

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S9 E7: The Choice to Change - Stories for the Whole Family by Debs Newbold and Sheila Arnold 23:19

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the most impactful voice we will ever hear--our own. ( 00:45) "The Hare and the Farmyard" - Debs Newbold tells a story about how, big and strong as friends may be, one's greatest hero is often oneself.(7:14) Sam Payne talks about how there comes a time when we all need to grow up and be our own superher…

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S9 E6: Besting the Bad Guys - Stories for the Whole Family by Bobby Norfolk and Donna Washington 31:21

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how when little guys meet the bad guys, the little ones are sure to win with a little bit of selflessness and big dose of wit. (1:10) "The Tiger, the Man, and the Mouse" - Donna Washington tells a tale about a hasty Brahmin, a hungry tiger, and a mouse who understands that cleverness can be all about as…

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BONUS: Forged in the Stars by Jay O'Callahan 1:19:28

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BONUS: Forged in the Stars by Jay O'Callahan

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S9 E5: Tiny Acts of Kindness - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis and Jasmin Cardenas 29:27

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how kindness is powerful in every size. (1:00) "Aunt Esther Learns to Drive" - Donald Davis shares stories about parking meters, cellar stairs, and test drives, each connected by the laughter and kindness that helps us share in life's little mishaps. (15:45) Sam Payne remembers his father's kindness whe…

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S9 E4: The Test of True Love - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Charlotte Blake Alston 28:13

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how, by weathering trials and time, resilient love puts us back together. (00:57) "Love is a Rodeo" - Kevin Kling tells a story about how the love worth waiting for won't just watch your best efforts, but will pull right along with you.(16:22) Sam Payne tells a story about the innovative way Sam's mom h…

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S9 E3: Give a Hilarious Hand - Stories for the Whole Family by Bil Lepp and Andy Offutt Irwin 28:37

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how a handyman can come in all shapes and surprises. (1:04) "Braswell Cleans Tombstones" - Andy Offutt Irwin tells a story about his ambitious friend, Braswell, who, with his Pontiac and a pressure hose, lends a hand in more ways than one.(15:49) Sam Payne tells a story someone in the background showing…

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S9 E2: Silly Goose - Stories for the Whole Family by Debs Newbold and Tim Lowry 29:49

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how, no matter how wild the catastrophe, the story can always get sillier. (1:05) "Silly Jack" - Debs Newbold tells the story of an exasperated wife who is reminded that, silly as a loved one may be, there are sillier people yet to meet. (18:06) Sam Payne tells a story about his first appearance in a pl…

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S9 E1: Culinary Temptations - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Bobby Norfolk 30:48

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Gather your family to listen to stories about enviable treats and the lengths some hungry youngsters will go to for them.(00:52) "Mrs. Lunchroom Lady" - Bill Harley tells a story of his elementary school cafeteria, where even pricier than friends and first servings are...the hot bread 'n butter sandwiches. (16:27) Sam Payne tells a story about memo…

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BONUS: 2025 National Youth Storytelling 33:41

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Gather your family to listen to a bonus feature of original stories told by members of National Youth Storytelling, and recorded live in the Apple Seed studios. (1:42) "Candy House Witch" - Claire Burnham tells an adaptation of "Hansel and Gretel" that sheds some light on a misunderstood perspective--the evil witch herself!(8:57) "Texas Tall Tale" …

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S8 E12: Petty Larceny - Stories for the Whole Family by Bil Lepp and Donna Washington 25:12

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Gather your family to listen to stories about a couple playful plots that both end in funerals...and a whole lot of fun.(00:58) "Raised on Hose Water" - Bil Lepp tells his rip-roaring tale about water bars, stolen goats, and a veritable mine of brewing mischief.(15:25) Sam Payne shares memories about his community park's drinking fountain.(19:25) "…

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S8 E11: Heart Open Wide - Stories for the Whole Family by Kim Weitkamp and Bill Harley 26:48

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Gather your family to listen to stories about appreciating the tale behind every experience and the world behind every person.(1:07) "People I Meet" - Kim Weitkamp shares poignant recollections of asking for the stories that individuals everywhere are hoping to give.(11:11) Sam Payne tells a story about the connection his son made with elderly neig…

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S8 E10: Healing - Stories for the Whole Family by Carolina and Shonaleigh 32:02

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Gather your family to listen to stories about big and little acts of redemption.(1:03) "Elijah's Menorah" - Shonaleigh shares a tale about the beautiful promise of redemption--all in good time.(11:50) Sam Payne tells a story about one of his last visits to his grandmother's bedside, and a special something of hers he was asked to choose.(16:41) "Ix…

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S8 E9: BYU Radio Family Christmas - Be Someone's Angel 54:32

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(1:03) Memories of year-round kindness with the hosts of BYUradio's podcasts - Part 1, featuring stories of teacher appreciation, anonymous givers, and prayers near and far.(14:01) Memories of year-round kindness with the hosts of BYUradio's podcasts - Part 2, featuring stories of shoveled driveways, community teamwork, and a Tim Tam slam.(31:38) S…

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S8 E8: The Gifts of Christmas - Stories for the Whole Family by Ed Stivender and Adam Booth 27:48

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Gather your family to listen to stories about gift-giving and adventure that will carry listeners into the holiday season.(1:06) "The Gift of the Magi" - Ed Stivender tells a classic O. Henry tale of Christmas gifts bought with sacrifice and love, and a great deal of wisdom.(14:27) Sam Payne tells a story about his grandfather and his gift of a pia…

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S8 E7: Preposterous Plots - Stories for the Whole Family by Tim Lowry and Simon Brooks 30:06

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(00:00) Trailer for our new Christmas Jars podcast.Gather your family to listen to stories about tall tales that are truly unbelievable.(2:44) "Courthouse Tall Tales" - Tim Lowry shares about the propensity for tall-tale-telling in one small town community, including three nonsensical tales about a talking mule, a singing catfish, and a prayerful b…

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S8 E6: A Feast of Stories - Stories for the Whole Family by Lyn Ford and Bill Harley 27:24

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Gather your family to listen to a satisfying feast of stories.(00:41) "Grandma Jo and the Holiday Pig" - Lyn Ford tells her story about a laughably unappetizing menu and a grandma who saves the children's day.(10:39) Sam Payne tells a story about how food has been an important part of building family memories.(14:47) "Yeast Rolls" - Bill Harley tel…

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S8 E5: Friendly Advice - Stories for the Whole Family by Angela Lloyd and Andy Offutt Irwin 28:59

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Gather your family to listen to stories about the nitty gritty things in life that just might make a pearl.(1:15) "Pigwisps" - Angela Lloyd tells a story about oysters, pearls, and crossed fingers, but especially how the letter X made its mark.(14:17) Sam Payne tells a story about bedtime rituals with his young kids, and the song that was made in t…

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S8 E4: Goin' to Church - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis, Josh Goforth, and Rev. Robert S. Jones 27:21

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how there are many ways to celebrate and worship God.(00:51) "Jack Mar Builds a House" - Donald Davis tells a story about the childhood recognition that good is not confined to one place or person.(11:26) Sam Payne talks about what keeps his family close even though they come from different religious ba…

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S8 E3: The Tenacity of Tricksters - Stories for the Whole Family by Charlotte Blake Alston, Donna Washington and Lyn Ford 32:35

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Gather your family around while we listen to stories of overcoming our foes with cleverness.(00:54) "Anansi and His Six Children" - Charlotte Blake Alston brings us a story of a West African trickster who was saved by his clever children.(6:33) Sam Payne tells a story about his trickster brother.(10:56) "Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby" - Donna Washin…

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S8 E2: Haunting Stories - Stories for the Whole Family by Kim Weitkamp and Mara Menzies 33:56

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Gather your family to listen to stories fit for the Halloween holiday.(00:36) "The Witch of Laggan" - Mara Menzies tells a story for the season about a hunter, a witch, and the devil himself.(11:00) Sam Payne talks about his change of heart towards the holiday of Halloween.(15:33) "Pency Cemetery" - Kim Weitkamp shares a story and a song about old …

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S8 E1: Danger Ahead - Stories for the Whole Family by Bil Lepp and Geraldine Buckley 28:56

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Gather your family to listen to stories about how even plans gone awry can make for zany memories. (00:37) "Diablo, or How I Met My Wife" - Bil Lepp tells the story of how he met his wife while working at a summer camp. One ride on a headstrong horse taught him the risks and rewards of trying something new.(16:21) Sam Payne tells a story about the …

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Casey Rocket gets Highly Social w/ Mike Eaton 54:09

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Casey Rocket gets Highly Social w/ Mike Eaton

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S7 E12: Wide-Mouth Kids - Stories for the Whole Family by Tim Lowry and Kim Weitkamp 30:58

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Gather your family to listen to stories about children with big mouths and big ideas. Whether human or amphibian, their brashness will make your jaw drop with laughter. (1:00) "Potholders" - Kim Weitkamp tells about her experience as a kid creating a business with an interesting marketing scheme. The story she tells people to buy her goods might su…