Best Sam Rocha Podcasts (2025)

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Christmas Day Announcement 0:48

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Merry Christmas from The Apple Seed. We're on a holiday break this week! The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.

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Christmas Memories - Stories for the Whole Family by Donald Davis and Bill Lepp 28:11

7d ago28:11

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about Christmas memories.(1:22) "The Time It Snowed" - Donald Davis tells a story about a Christmas from his father's childhood that involved pneumonia, a bear, and of course, Santa Claus.(15:22) Sam tells a story about one Christmas when he was a kid, and his father took him to the store…

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Light the World - Christmas Time Acts of Service Stories from Our Appleseed Storytellers 25:29

15d ago25:29

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In this special episode, we are celebrating the spirit of Christmas. The Appleseed is brought to you by BYUradio which is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each year The Church sponsors a worldwide campaign, called Light the World, focused on serving others during the holidays.We reached out to the storytellers you know …

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Walking with my Sister - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling and Charlotte Blake Alston 29:00

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about sisters who bring some life-changing moments.(01:06) "Walking to School with my Sister" - Kevin Kling tells a story about what he witnessed when his siblings walked him to and from school.(09:16) Sam tells a story about an unusual memory of his sister that may have been a dream, but…

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BONUS: The Christmas Jars Podcast 19:53

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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 made a big difference for a family in real need. You can find to the full season of The Christmas Jars Podcast wherever you get your podcasts or at byuradio.org/christmas-jars. You …

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Forbidden Holiday Fun - Stories for the Whole Family by Kim Weitkamp 26:04

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about some winter adventures, forbidden fun, and stretching of tales to preposterous proportions.(01:21) "The Forbidden Souped-up Sled Ride" - Kim Weitkamp tells a story about a time when her Uncle Norm fixed up her broken sled and added a Jet Propulsion engine. Which led to an unexpected…

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Race for Your Life - Stories for the Whole Family by Bil Lepp and Lyn Ford 24:56

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how sometimes there are moments in our life that teach us how to be courageous, even in danger, and that bravery can benefit you throughout your life.(01:22) "Fire Bike" - Bil Lepp tells a story about a time in his childhood when his friend Elmore had a goal of setting his bike chai…

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Behave Yourselves - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Tim Lowry 29:09

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about children who attempt to behave appropriately and do the right thing in difficult and possibly embarrassing situations. And how as adults it can mean a lot to a child to acknowledge those efforts.(1:14) "Teacher's Lounge" - Bill Harley tells a story about how as a young elementary st…

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Choosing Peace - Stories for the Whole Family by Motoko and Antonio Rocha 27:23

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about peacemakers.(1:44) "It Takes Two" - Motoko tells a story about meeting a man with painful war stories about Motoko's culture and her attempts to build a bridge of understanding and peace.(14:20) Sam tells a story about his grandfather, Gordon W. Pappas and his prisoner of war experi…

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Comedian Steven Marshall (Ep. 71) 45:33

2M ago45:33

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Comedian Paul Farahvar interviews other creatives and comedians who stay up lateBy Paul Farahvar

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Halloween Adventures - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kling, Carolina Quiroga and Bobby Norfolk 24:53

2M ago24:53

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about Halloween adventures and scary stories.(1:20) "Halloween" - Kevin Kling tells a story about trick-or-treating in farm country during his youth.(8:13) Sam tells a story about his wife's birthday where people bring stories instead of gifts.(11:32) "The Eternal Wanderer of La Palma" - …

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Appearances Can Be Deceiving - Stories for the Whole Family by Mara Menzies and Jasmin Cardenas 29:02

2M ago29:02

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about people who were deceived by the appearances of others.(1:20) "The Changeling" - Mara Menzies tells a story about a young couple with a new baby who suddenly changes one day.(16:02) Sam tells a story about learning to just be himself--not to look like something he's not.(18:32) "The …

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BONUS: The Apple Seed - WATCH or LISTEN! 0:36

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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 family for great stories from great storytellers. 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 S…

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BONUS: Appalachian Stories and Songs with David Holt and Josh Goforth 1:18:08

2M ago1:18:08

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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 International Storytelling Center and used with their gracious permission. PLAYLIST: (2:12) The Clouds Gonna Roll Away. (4:31) The Cotton-eyed Joe. (8:35) The Drovers. (12:13) Jesus Said G…

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Comedian Jake Snell (Ep. 70) 40:37

3M ago40:37

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Comedian Paul Farahvar interviews Comedian Jake Snell about comedy and being a night owlBy Paul Farahvar

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Like Father Like Son - Stories for the Whole Family by Bil Lepp and Kevin Kling 26:31

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about fathers who created lasting memories with their sons.(1:27) "Pinewood Derby" - Bil Lepp tells a story about his father who helped him build a pinewood derby car.(7:28) Sam Payne tells a story about sailing with his dad.(12:43) "Lightning in Church" - Kevin Kling tells a story about …

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That Darn Cat! - Stories for the Whole Family by Charlotte Blake Alston and Lyn Ford 27:35

3M ago27:35

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about cats and their humorous and heartwarming adventures.(1:11) "Cats and Dogs" - Charlotte Blake Alston tells a story about how cats and dogs began their rivalry.(10:04) Sam Payne tells a story about adopting an orphaned kitten.(16:16) "That Cat" - Lyn Ford tells a story about a cat who…

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Comedian Sam Rocha (Ep. 69) 44:04

3M ago44:04

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Sam RochaFollow her at @samhandleyrocha everywhereSign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/PaulsignupWatch MY Dry Bar special "Always a Groomsman" at @DryBarComedy and my latest special "Middlewestern, Midd…

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Comedian Vince Carone (Ep. 68) 48:33

3M ago48:33

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Vince CaroneFollow him at @vincecarone everywhere and check out his website www.vincecarone.com for info on his specials and tour datesSign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/PaulsignupWatch MY Dry Bar spe…

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Saving the Day - Stories for the Whole Family by Tim Lowry and Bobby Norfolk 23:41

3M ago23:41

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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about unlikely heroes coming to the rescue.(1:32) "The Seven Kids" - Tim Lowry tells a story about a mother goat who saves her children from being eaten by a ravenous wolf.(7:30) Sam Payne tells a story about how his mother saved him from drowning.(12:10) "Straighten Up and Fly Right" - B…

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

3M ago29:34

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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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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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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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Comedian Alex Dragicevich (Ep. 67) 49:07

4M ago49:07

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Comedian Alex Dragicevich (Ep. 67) by Paul FarahvarBy Paul Farahvar

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

4M ago27:08

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

4M ago25:28

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

5M ago32:33

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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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Comedian Drew Frees 43:14

4M ago43:14

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Comedian Paul Farahvar talks to Comedian Drew Frees on this week's episode of Why Are You Awake!By Paul Farahvar

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

5M ago28:49

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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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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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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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Comedian Patti Vasquez (Ep. 65) 41:22

5M ago41:22

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Comedian Patti Vasquez (Ep. 65) by Paul FarahvarBy Paul Farahvar

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

6M ago30:10

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

6M ago34:48

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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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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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Comedian Jeanie Doogan (Ep. 64) 44:20

6M ago44:20

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Comedian Paul Farahvar talks to fellow creatives, comedians and nightowls about being up lateBy Paul Farahvar

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

6M ago31:31

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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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Comedian Ali Clayton (Ep. 63) 38:16

6M ago38:16

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Comedian Paul Farahvar talks to other comedians and night owlsBy Paul Farahvar

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

7M ago32:32

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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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Comedian Gwen Rose (Ep. 62) 45:03

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Gwen RoseFollow Gwen at @princessgwenrose on IGSign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/PaulsignupWatch MY Dry Bar special "Always a Groomsman" at @DryBarComedy and my latest special "Middlewestern, Middle …

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

7M ago29:01

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

7M ago27:26

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

8M ago26:09

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

8M ago27:45

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

8M ago26:36

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

8M ago27:12

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

9M ago28:32

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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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Comedian Joey Villagomez (Ep. 61) 41:27

8M ago41:27

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Joey VillagomezFollow joey at @Joeydaclown and on IG at @joeydaclown Sign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/PaulsignupWatch MY Dry Bar special "Always a Groomsman" at @DryBarComedy and my latest special "…