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.