Podcast appearances and mentions of Bill Harley

Greg Lato is an award-winning family music recording artist, children's book author, and proud Navy veteran. His last album ‘Adults These Days' reached the top 10 on the iTunes Children's Music Chart. His first children's album ‘Create My Own World' features legendary children's artist Bill Harley. It has won a 2020 Family Choice Award, and a Creative Child Award and has reached the top 15 on the iTunes Children's Music Chart. His songs are featured on 14 official Apple Music playlists and have over a million streams! Greg also released two children's books. ‘Try' is about not being afraid to take chances, and ‘Everybody Needs Someone' is an inclusive ode to friendship, family, togetherness, and belonging. He is also a member of the Grammy Recording Academy. Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Greg Lato was surrounded by an encouraging Italian family that included his father, legendary jazz sax player Vinny Lato, who owned an extensive vinyl collection that served as Greg's introduction to the world of music. Greg went on to compose for film, TV, and other artists, most recently co-writing with The Voice runner-up Billy Gilman. Greg received two awards from the Billboard World Song Contest, had one of his music videos air on the FUSE channel, wrote a song for a film that went to #1 on the iTunes movie charts and spent 8 months in the Top 10, has written for network TV shows, has had his songs played in McDonald's, Subway, several department stores and Planet Fitness franchises, and co-wrote the Young Survivors theme song for the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation. goto  ⁨@greglatomusic⁩ 

Our summer series finale! Quentin receives a long-awaited an answer from the author of his favorite detective series. But there's one last mystery for Quentin to solve: who is the true author of the Deke Benchley books? TAKE OUR SURVEY! We want to hear what you the Kaboom Podcast overall as well as the “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” series. It should just take a couple minutes, and survey participants have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card: https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uWOTdL7sjxTQ8K Thank you so much for listening to Quentin Manning: "Detective for Justice." If you've enjoyed it we hope you tell a friend about it, and we hope you go back and listen to previous seasons of the Kaboom podcast, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. Here are some of our favorites: • "Troll Trouble" (Season 3 Episode 1): Hannah's first babysitting job spirals totally out of control when the kids she's watching transform into literal trolls. • "Silk & Swenson" (Season 1 Episode 10): An original musical about a con man in the old west who runs afoul of a famous gunslinger while selling his dubious Miracle Tonic. • "Vanishing Act" (Season 2 Episode 2): When Gideon's science fair project accidentally teleports his little sister Leslie, he must find a way to bring her back. The Case of the Missing Author was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plumb, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, Liz Christensen as Ms. Zettibyte, Stephanie Rollheiser as Nana Anna, Lisa Valentine Clark as Gloria Dimwiddie, and Trent Reimschussel as Delivery Guy. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Jim Cassler, Charles Clarke, Hannah Everitt, and Luke Gunnerson.

The investigation into the series of thefts at Marlowe Middle School takes our detectives to an unexpected place: the school dance. TAKE OUR SURVEY! We want to hear what you the Kaboom Podcast overall as well as the “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” series. It should just take a couple minutes, and survey participants have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card: https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9uWOTdL7sjxTQ8K The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Rash of Robbings Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plumb, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia manning, Kris Peterson as Glaiolus Plum, and Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Bridger Nebeker, Hannah Everitt, Luke Gunnerson, and Dallin Nielson.

A wave of thefts has hit Marlowe Middle School—paper clip dispensers, Mr. Clacker's computer mouse, Ms. Matisse's paint brush, even Mrs. Plum's plunger have gone missing! Our detectives zero in on the obvious suspects—the Bermick twins. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Rash of Robbings Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, and Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler.The sound team was led by Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Hannah Everitt. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

Another stakeout goes awry as our detectives Quentin and Sam continue to investigate the origin of the hallway graffiti. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Grafittied Art Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Stephanie Rollheiser as Nana Anna, Camrey Bagley Fox as Ms. Matisse, and Darci Ramirez as Stephanie. The sound team was led by Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Braden Haynie. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

Detectives Quentin and Sam start up a new case: who is covering the artwork in the school's hallways in graffiti? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Grafittied Art Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Stephanie Rollheiser as Nana Anna, Camrey Bagley Fox as Ms. Matisse, and Darci Ramirez as Stephanie. The sound team was led by Cayson Renshaw, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Braden Haynie. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

Detectives Quentin and Same use some experimental (and curiously shaped) technology provided by Quentin's computer genius dad Phinneas to zero in on the computer-crashing culprit. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Crashed Computers Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Liz Christensen as Ms. Zettibyte, and Ian Puente as Mr. Farquahr. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by James Call. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

Something (or someone?) is causing all of the computers at Marlowe Middle School to crash, and it's wreaking havoc on the heating, the between-class bells, and, worst of all, the lunch menu! Can detectives Quentin and Sam solve the mystery before Sam's beloved tater tots are replaced by (gulp!) chickpea curry? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own that the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Crashed Computers Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Liz Christensen as Ms. Zettibyte, Hailey Nebeker as Miss Turbot, Stephanie Rollheiser as Mrs. Varnak, and Ian Puente as Mr. Farquahr. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Kiplin Merrill. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

Now that detectives Quentin and Sam have infiltrated the middle school band, can they solve the mystery of the terrible smell? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Smell of Music Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, Becca Hurley as Ms. Paradiddle and Lisa Valentine Clark as Gloria Dimwiddie. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Ashtyn Parkinson. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

Our detectives take on a new mystery: why does it (literally) stink so bad whenever the middle school band plays? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Smell of Music Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, and Becca Hurley as Ms. Paradiddle. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Mark Hansen. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

The viral dancing chipmunk video brings detectives Quentin and Sam closer to solving the mystery of the missing mascot head. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Headless Chipmunk Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler, Ben Bagley as Coach Hurt, Dan Carlisle as Kevin, and Brian Tanner as Lunchroom Monitor. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Kevin West. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

Our detectives take on a new mystery: what happened to the mascot's head? And is it possible that Dolores Kruppler, the cheerleader Quentin idolizes, has anything to do with the disappearance? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together. The Case of the Headless Chipmunk Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, and Dalyn Diaz as Dolores Kruppler. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Joshua Foutz. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

Quentin and Sam take on their next case: retrieving a stack of valuable trading cards that the Bermick twins snatched from a fellow sixth grader. Sounds easy enough, but their quest to retrieve the stolen goods leads them to a confrontation with a formidable new foe: Mr. Clacker, Vice Principal in Charge of Discipline. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice all summer long. Episodes 1-4 are all available now, and starting May 31 one new episode will drop each Friday. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together: sci-fi, fantasy, gadget-y spy adventures, and even a musical! The Case of the Confiscated Cards Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Will and Sam Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, Sam Payne as Mr. Clacker, Heather Bigley as Mrs. Firble, Kris Peterson as Gladious Plum, and Abe Charles as Billy. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Brandon Lewis. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

Can Quentin and Sam survive the Closet of Punishment and successfully recover the stack of unfairly seized Invader Cards, or will Mr. Clacker find them first? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice all summer long. Episodes 1-4 are all available now, and starting May 31 one new episode will drop each Friday. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together: sci-fi, fantasy, gadget-y spy adventures, and even a musical! The Case of the Confiscated Cards Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning, Sam Payne and Mr. Clacker, Kris Peterson as Gladiolus Plum, and Abe Charles as Billy. The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel, with editing, sound design, and mixing by Karly Wilson. Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice and Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast are productions of BYUradio.

Kaboom presents a hilarious and heartfelt new 15-part series for your family to Ka-binge this summer. It's called “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” and it was written by author, storyteller, musician, and two time Grammy award-winner Bill Harley. Episodes 1 & 2 are available now, then episodes 3 & 4 will come out on May 24, and then a new episode will drop every Friday through August. In this first episode Middle schooler Quentin Manning is inspired by his passion for the Deke Benchley series of detective books to become a detective and seek out mysteries to solve at his middle school. After recruiting his reluctant but good-natured friend Sam to be his assistant and they tackle their first mystery: who is letting the air out of all the bike tires on the school's bike rack? The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice all summer long. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together: sci-fi, fantasy, gadget-y spy adventures, and even a musical! The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part I was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Sam and Will Smith as Jimmy and Timmy Bermick, and Hailey Nebeker as Miss Turbot.

Our summer Ka-binge continues with part two of "Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice." In their quest to solve the mystery of the flattened tires Quentin and Sam go on their first stakeout in a less-than-glamorous location: inside the dumpster by the middle school bike rack. The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice all summer long. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch the full story. And if you're new to Kaboom we hope you check out seasons 1-3, where each episode is a completely new adventure story on its own the whole family can enjoy together: sci-fi, fantasy, gadget-y spy adventures, and even a musical! The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part II was written by Bill Harley and directed by Sam Payne. Cast: Ben Butters as Quentin Manning, Enoch Ellis as Sam Turnquist, Mia Bagley as Sydney Plum, Stephanie Breinholt as Gaia Manning, and Bill Harley as Phinneas Manning.

This summer there's a new detective on the case! The Kaboom Podcast is proud to present “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice,” a hilarious and heartfelt new 15-part mystery series. It's the story of a kid named Quentin Manning, a wannabe detective who doggedly investigates mysteries large and small at his middle school with his reluctant assistant Sam. Written by the beloved author, storyteller, musician, and two-time Grammy-winner Bill Harley, it's an adventure the whole family is sure to love. You'll find "Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice" right here in the Kaboom podcast feed. Episodes 1 & 2 premiere on May 22, and then a new episode will drop each Friday through August 16. Subscribe to the Kaboom: An Audio Adventure Podcast feed now so you don't miss an episode.

    Today's 'Song To Chew' is INSPECTION.  I wrote it with Penny Pefley, one of the pediatric nurses who helped us make our “In The Hospital"album.  My buddy Bill Harley and I 'rap' this one.  Our personal privacy is challenged regularly in a hospital by doctors, nurses and assistants who want to make sure we're okay.  They even wake us up at night to make sure we're sleeping soundly!  Today's kids are taught that it's their body and they can say "No!", but this all changes in the hospital.  We can feel trapped, helpless, and angry as stranger after stranger invades our privacy.  We want to honor a child's sense of self-worth by answering their questions and making safe space for their feelings to surface.  They have a right to know what's happening to them.  Some hospitals have child-life staff who support children when parents can't be there, to be sure the child receives age-appropriate explanations for things that are done.  We never, ever tease, but enjoying a good laugh decreases stress and helps us get beyond some tough situations.  Being in a hospital becomes easier if we remember we're all going through this together in the hope of returning to good health.  I'm Peter Alsop.  I'll be back soon with another ‘Song to Chew'.  Bye for now! ~ Listen and subscribe to my Songs To Chew podcast = anywhere you get podcasts, or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-alsop-s-songs-to-chew/id1446179156 ~ CAMPING WITH DADS = https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Dads-Peter-Alsop/dp/B08CS871QW/ref=sr_1_1 ~ www.FaceBook.com/WeLikePeterAlsop ~ www.Youtube.com/peteralsop  = videos ~ www.Patreon.com/peteralsop  = support my music & other artistic endeavors ~ www.peteralsop.com/music  = CDs & downloads

 Mary and Blake chat with Patti Perreira and Jim Kelleher about the St. Andrew's Society of RI and much more! We discuss Scottish history/culture, the upcoming 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Rhode Island St. Andrew's Society, Scottish drink and food, why Haggis has a bad rap, and why Mary is basically the Pat Benatar of RI... Event Information: The St. Andrew's Society of Rhode Island invites you to join us in celebrating our 100th Anniversary on October 22nd. This event will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI. Doors open at 5:30 pm with cocktails (cash bar) and dinner seating beginning at 6:15 pm.  Come enjoy uniquely Scottish entertainment, featuring two-time Grammy Award-winning storyteller extraordinaire Bill Harley, renowned Scottish singer and songwriter Jim Malcolm and more!.  The evening will include a traditional Address to a Haggis, music by the RI Highlanders, Calling of the Clans,  and Ceilidh dancing. Raffle items include a handmade kilt by R&I MacDonald of West Calder, Scotland; door prizes will be pulled throughout the evening! Tickets Prices:     $75 for Adults ($25 for children 12 and under) if postmarked on or before September 23, 2023.   $85/$30 for tickets postmarked after September 23rd. Ticket Sales End October 10th. SPECIAL EVENT ATTIRE - SCOTTISH DRESS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED. Purchase Tickets Here: https://burnssupper.ticketleap.com/st-andrews-society-100th-celebration/   SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTLANDER PODCAST Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify CONNECT WITH MARY & BLAKE  Like Our Facebook Page | Join Our Facebook Group | Join The #NerdClan | Follow On Twitter | Follow On Instagram  UNLOCK BONUS EPISODES, PREMIUM PODCASTS & MORE -- www.JoinTheNerdClan.com  This episode of Outlander Cast is brought to you by WeeBox Use checkout code "CAST10" for 10% off any purchase and be sure to tell them Mary & Blake sent you. Sign up  HERE for Blake's Book Club: VOYAGER CHECK OUT THE BEST MERCH ON THE PLANET: THE MARY & BLAKE STORE Shop for all of our podcasts, sayings, and listener inspired designs in one easy place. *NEW ARRIVALS EVERY WEEK* Be sure to follow all of our other podcasts at MaryandBlake.com including: This Is Us Too: A This Is Us Podcast The MCU Diaries: Essays On Marvel Television Podcast  Bridgerton With Mary & Blake: A Bridgerton Podcast Keep Calm And Crown On: The Crown Podcast Minute With Mary: A Younique Network Marketing Podcast Rise Up!: A Hamilton Podcast The Leftovers Podcast: The Living Reminders The North Remembers: A Game Of Thrones Podcast Wicked Rhody: A Podcast About Rhode Island Events and Life You've Been Gilmored: A Gilmore Girls Podcast ParentCast: A Podcast For New Parents Outlander Cast: An Outlander Podcast The Potterverse: A Harry Potter Podcast The Last Kingdom With Mary & Blake: A Podcast For The Last Kingdom House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake: A Podcast For House Of The Dragon The Rings Of Power With Mary & Blake: A Rings Of Power Podcast Check out all of our blogs at MaryandBlake.com including: Mary & Blake's Blog The MCU Diaries The Handmaid's Diaries Minute With Mary Outlander Cast Blog A huge thank you to all of our members at the #NERDCLAN for helping to make this podcast possible. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS SuzyQ, Joanne Felci, Nadra Assaf, Siobhan M. O'Connor, Katy Valentine, Maryanne St. Laurent, Sara Zoknoen, MD, Martha, Anne Gavin, Bobbi Franchella, Peg Cumbie, Dana Mott-Bronson, Kirstie Wilson CO - PRODUCERS Kristina Mann, Candace Galbraith, Jennifer L. Dominick, Whitney Robins,  Tina Schneider, Sharon Stevenson-Kelley, Barbara Falk, Keelin Dawe, Meredith Bustillo, ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS Louan, Laura Dassrath, Suzanne Moss, Sarah Dietderich, Brenda Lowrie, Dianna Anderson, Stephanie Holm, Tracy Enos,  Jeffrey Zellan, Shonna Chapman, Dianne Karpowicz, Candy Hartsock, Carolyn Needham, Patricia Barron Tardio, Angie Leith, Karen Snelling, Christine Milleker, Marilyn L. Neenan    

We've got a show chock full of extremely exciting new releases on Radio Active Kids! Tunes by the likes of Alphabet Rockers, Joanie Leeds & Suzanne Jamieson, Simone Ludwig, Rolie Polie Guacamole, DJ Willy Wow, Claudia Robin Gunn ft. No Parking Studio, Keith Munslow (also with Bill Harley), Animal Farm, Susan Salidor, CHIPS (w/ BENNY TIME & The Vegetable Plot), Guaypes Club, Louis and Dan and the Invisible Band, Stacy & Athena, Pointed Man Band, James Culleton, Sonorus, Young Folkies, Mr. Evan V & the Jumping Jams Band, #CoolWormClub, & Allioopsy, plus a release on vinyl by The Shazzbots!  Here's the playlist.

Recently I met up with Grammy-award-winning storyteller and family entertainer Bill Harley. We chat about the importance of rehearsing stories, of finding your voice, how to connect with an audience, and how to tap into your own personal experiences for poignant (and often funny!) stories to tell. Give it a listen and check out Bill's storytelling at www.billharley.com.

This time on The Children's Hour, we immerse ourselves in good vibes with a summer fun soundtrack. We've got brand new Kindie music and a classic Bill Harley story about the terror of the high dive and power of unrequited love. Be uplifted with us!

    Our 'Song To Chew' today is WHILE I'M SLEEPING, written with Diane Gates.  She and Penny Pefley are pediatric nurses from Seattle Children's Hospital who encouraged me to write and record our 'In The Hospital' album.  I got my buddy Bill Harley to join us, and we won Parent's Choice 'Best Album'!  This song addresses difficulties we face with going to sleep, particularly when we're in a hospital. We have fears about not being conscious or in control when we're asleep, and our strange surroundings and fears about our health compound these problems.  What if we don't wake up?  If a child has an operation that requires anesthesia the word "sleep" is the best way to explain this to them.  Unfortunately, it's also used when we talk about death.  It's confusing and scary to be told we'll get some "special medicine" that will put us to sleep, so it's important to be very clear about this 'kind of sleep'.  We can help kids who have trouble sleeping in the hospital by continuing their home bedtime routines, giving them a small flashlight in bed and making sure they meet the primary doctors and nurses.  Your child's physician may also have some suggestions.  Best of all is to be there, and ask them what they think would help them feel safe. ~ Listen and subscribe to my Songs To Chew podcast = anywhere you get podcasts, or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-alsop-s-songs-to-chew/id1446179156 ~ CAMPING WITH DADS = https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Dads-Peter-Alsop/dp/B08CS871QW/ref=sr_1_1 ~ www.FaceBook.com/WeLikePeterAlsop ~ www.Youtube.com/peteralsop  = videos ~ www.Patreon.com/peteralsop  = support my music & other artistic endeavors ~ www.peteralsop.com/music  = CDs & downloads

Our SONG TO CHEW this week is PEACEFUL FEET, from my 'Grow It At Home' album.  I wrote it as part of a challenge sent out from Rounder Kids Records asking some of the best artists in children's and family music to create a one-minute song for an album called "HEAR AND GONE IN 60 SECONDS" It included my friends Bill Harley, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Justin Roberts, Kim and Reggie Harris, Tom Paxton, Beethoven's Wig, Dan Crow, Dave Kinnoin, Parachute Express and Joanie Bartels, just to name a few!  I wrote a song that was silly, but also had larger themes of world peace, and we'll talk about that process. Thanks for stopping by.  I'll be back next week, with another ‘Song to Chew'! ~ Listen and subscribe to my Songs To Chew podcast = anywhere you get podcasts, or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-alsop-s-songs-to-chew/id1446179156 ~ CAMPING WITH DADS = https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Dads-Peter-Alsop/dp/B08CS871QW/ref=sr_1_1 ~ www.FaceBook.com/WeLikePeterAlsop ~ www.Youtube.com/peteralsop  = videos ~ www.Patreon.com/peteralsop  = support my music & other artistic endeavors ~ www.peteralsop.com/music  = CDs & downloads

My SAMIT AND THE DRAGON song comes from our “In The Hospital" album, recorded with my buddy Bill Harley and the two pediatric nurses from Seattle Children's Hospital who instigated the whole project, Diane Gates and Penny Pefley.  We won the Best Children's Album of the Year Award from the National Assn of Independent Record Distributors in 1983!  Doctors and nurses in pediatric hospitals still use it to help kids and families.  It was new back then, but today, many traditional medical professionals use visualization techniques to help patients support their own internal healing processes.  It helps them relax and become part of the team of people who work to make them healthier.  Children are very receptive to mental imaging or visualizing stories as it's something we do naturally while we listen to stories, or daydream. And it's not just for kids.  Adults who run businesses, parents, other-abled people and elderly folks use imagery to help change some of the negative stories we carry within us, so more positive outcomes can surface.  Check it out, and I'll see you next week for another ‘Song to Chew'! ~ Listen and subscribe to my Songs To Chew podcast = anywhere you get podcasts, or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-alsop-s-songs-to-chew/id1446179156 ~ CAMPING WITH DADS = https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Dads-Peter-Alsop/dp/B08CS871QW/ref=sr_1_1 ~ www.FaceBook.com/WeLikePeterAlsop ~ www.Youtube.com/peteralsop  = videos ~ www.Patreon.com/peteralsop  = support my music & other artistic endeavors ~ www.peteralsop.com/music  = CDs & downloads  

I am so excited to interview the absolutely legendary kids' musician & storyteller Bill Harley about his TWO new albums! Also, brand new songs by Laurie Berkner Band, Itty Bitty Beats, Music for Kiddos, Mr. Pete's Playhouse, Levity Beet & Judi Cranston (KindyRock), Will's Jams & Seeka Sings, Micah and Me, Lavender Blues, #MrBooDaddy, Bradley's Ukulele, Roast Beef & Pizza, Coach Kody, & Freddy Apple!!! 8-10am ET Saturday at ashevillefm.org/show/radio-active-kids or tun.in/pjiei & podcasting at https://anchor.fm/radio-active-kids! Here's the playlist.

I'm stoked to interview kindie newcomers The Mighty Jarkobian and His Conglomerate of Sound on Radio Active Kids this week! Their debut album rocks! Also, brand-new tunes by Bill Harley, Sonia De Los Santos, Music for Kiddos, Will's Jams & Seeka Sings, The Hipwaders, Charity and the JAMband, Captain & Cat, Joanie Calem, Pottörhead & McShane & Shaw, plus older songs by John McCutcheon, Tu Rockcito/Los Patita de Perro, & Uncle Jumbo (ft. 123 Andrés)! Here's the playlist.

We interview awesome kindie swing band The Swinging Belles this week on Radio Active Kids! They have a new album out called Welcome to the Flea Circus, and it's great! Also, new songs (and a story!) by Little Feet Music, Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove (ft. Aaron Nigel Smith, Genevieve Goings, Brady Rymer, Mista Cookie Jar, 123 Andrés, Hullabaloo & Sugar Free Allstars!), Bill Harley, Rolie Polie Guacamole, Marla Lewis, Mr. Nick Davio & Kath Bee, EVT Kids, The Faithful Sidekicks, Young Folkies (ft. Claudia Robin Gunn & Beanstalk Arts), #Ness covering DARIA, Dots and Lines, & Jess and Aaron! Here's the playlist.

    Our Song To Chew this week, 'IF IT DOESN'T HAVE ME' was written by my buddy Bill Harley.  It's from our “In The Hospital" album that helps kids understand more about hospitals and doctors and nurses, and builds compassion for other kids and people who have medical difficulties.  The original inspiration for this project came from two wonderful pediatric nurses, Diane Grimm Gates and Penny Pefley.  They suggested a number of topics that would make great songs.  We got together with Bill and together won the 1989 Parent's Choice Award for Best Children's Recording of the Year!  When a child has to be away from familiar places and people in their lives it's hard on them.  The younger a child is, the more painful the separation from parents, family, and home.  The feelings generated by this experience can develop into a sense of loneliness, isolation, depression and sometimes, "problem behaviors" such as refusal to eat, difficulty sleeping, or being uncooperative.  Kids need to know they're important to others and that they're missed, but not forgotten when they're not there.  This album has helped tens of thousands of children and families over the last 34 years.  If you have any ideas about more funding to help get this album into more hospitals and into the hands of kids and families who need it, please get in touch with me at peter@peteralsop.com.  I'll be back next week with another ‘Song to Chew'.  Bye for now!  ~ Listen and subscribe to my Songs To Chew podcast = anywhere you get podcasts, or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-alsop-s-songs-to-chew/id1446179156 ~ CAMPING WITH DADS = https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Dads-Peter-Alsop/dp/B08CS871QW/ref=sr_1_1 ~ www.FaceBook.com/WeLikePeterAlsop ~ www.Youtube.com/peteralsop  = videos ~ www.Patreon.com/peteralsop  = support my music & other artistic endeavors ~ www.peteralsop.com/music  = CDs & downloads

We've got new tunes for a new year this week on Radio Active Kids, featuring songs by 123 Andrés, Bill Harley & Keith Munslow, Rolie Polie Guacamole, Tu Rockcito & Los Niños Colegio Integrada La Candelaria, Fabulous Lemon Drops, Draco and the Malfoys, uncle dox ft. My Friend Christopher & more, Stacy & Athena, Ashley Mills Monaghan, Penny Pom Pom & Charlotte Diamond, #GhostyToasters ft. Nick Lutsko, Ludo Bagman and the Trash, Todd'n'Tina, Coach Kody, Don't Splash Marty, & #PaperBaggBand, plus a request for Suzi Shelton!!! Here's the playlist.

This time on The Children's Hour, get spooked out with us as we celebrate kids' favorite holiday: Halloween! We've got spooky ghost stories from Bill Harley, Katherine Dines, AJ, and Show Mo and the Monkey Bunch.

    Today our SONG TO CHEW is called A FRIEND LIKE ME, from my 'In The Hospital' album.  The idea came from two nurses at Seattle Children's Hospital, Diane Grimm Gates and Penny Pefley.  I asked my buddy Bill Harley to join us, and we won a Parent's Choice BEST CHILDREN'S ALBUM award that year.  We included a booklet full of helpful notes about how the songs and stories help school-age kids and families who spend time in a hospital.  I visit Bill, and we exaggerate some of our scary concerns by 'enlarging them' to be much bigger than possible.  Our silliness minimizes the 'hospital fears', and the laughter creates a balance for the loss of control a child feels being away from home and school.  The importance of a patient's affective state has only recently been recognized by traditional allopathic medicine as being a critical factor in people's ability to recover.  This album has helped tens of thousands of children and families over the last 33 years.  A BIG 'Thanks!' to Bill, Penny and Diane for their wonderful work , and thanks to you for listening!  If you have any ideas about how we can get this album into more hospitals and to kids and families who need it, please get in touch with me.  I'm Peter Alsop.  I'll be back next week with another ‘Song to Chew'.  Bye for now!  ~ Listen and subscribe to my Songs To Chew podcast = https://peteralsop.podbean.com  or at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peter-alsop-s-songs-to-chew/id1446179156  ~ CAMPING WITH DADS = https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Dads-Peter-Alsop/dp/B08CS871QW/ref=sr_1_1 ~ www.FaceBook.com/WeLikePeterAlsop ~ www.Youtube.com/peteralsop  = videos ~ www.Patreon.com/peteralsop  = support my music & other artistic endeavors ~ www.peteralsop.com/music  = CDs & downloads ~ www.peteralsop.com/music  = CDs & downloads

On today's episode of The Apple Seed, we bring you stories of friendship, but with a musical twist. Music is something that brings us together, and it can often help us tell those stories that are near and dear to us. We hope that the stories you hear today help remind you of songs and moments that you love.(4:37:26) "Bear's Party" by Bill Harley: Bill Harley tells a musical tale with our studio audience about a bear who just wants to have a party with his friends. When it looks like things won't turn out, things turn in a new direction. No matter what all of his friends said, Bear was always optimistic. His wise words can teach us a lesson when things don't seem to be working out the way we hoped they would. "You never know what might happen".(22:24:46) Radio Family Journal by Sam Payne: Sam shares a memory about summer nights and dancing in empty parking lots. Sometimes the perfect way to end a summer day is to drive to the middle of nowhere, turn up the music, and dance in the car headlights. Sam had many of these moments, and it inspired him to write a song about it. Join Sam in reminiscing about those good old summer nights.(31:08) Original Audio Drama "Silk and Swenson": Join us for another original Apple Seed audio drama! This old western story tells of characters Hector Silk and Phoebe Swenson, who are enemies at best. Through a series of unlikely events, and lots of music and singing, will these two finally see eye to eye? We're excited to bring you this western musical tale of "Silk and Swenson".

On today's episode of The Apple Seed, we are featuring stories about transformation. You never now what something may become, and different people's lives all form in a unique way that makes us who we are.(4:38) "Three Chords and Five Notes" by Robert B. Jones: Storyteller Robert B. Jones shares a history of music through the last century and how it has played a role in shaping humanity today. You may be familiar with some of the songs in this story.(23:51) Radio Family Journal by Sam Payne: Sam shares a story about his family tree and what it means to him. No matter how much family may change through time, there is always something that draws us together. Family members are more alike than we may realize.(35:31) "Quentin Manning, Detective for Justice: The Case of the Flattened Tires part 2": Join us as we debut part 2 of "Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice", an original audio drama written by the storyteller Bill Harley.

Today's episode brings you a series of stories all about underdogs. We all know stories about someone who is an underdog, or perhaps we have even felt like one ourselves. These stories lift us up and help us overcome anything that we might face.(4:35) "Fractured Fairytale: 3 Little Pigs" by Donna Washington: Donna Washington shares a new story that has never been told before in front of a live audience! This twist on the three little pigs story teaches us about thinking outside the box, being kind, and remembering what truly matters to us. We hope you enjoy this new story from Donna Washington.(26:39) Radio Family Journal by Sam Payne: Sam shares a memory about a trip he took with his family. While trying to find the solution to a snack problem, the "least" of their family gang finds the best solution.(36:40) "Quentin Manning, Detective for Justice: The Case of the Flattened Tires" written by Bill Harley: Join us for the first episode of a new audio drama series written by Bill Harley! Quentin Manning is a middle school boy who loves a good mystery, and he is determined to be the detective for his middle school and solve all its mysteries. In this episode, all the bike tires have been flattened, and Quentin Manning is on the job to find out who did it. We're excited to share this new audio drama with you!

This story from Bill Harley is a memory from his own childhood about his school life. As a kid, there are many mysteries about adults; especially teachers. Bill shares about a time when he finally got to learn what really happened in the teacher's lounge, and it was nothing that he had expected it to be.

This week on RI PBS Weekly, Pamela Watts reports on why Rhode Island has become one of the top destinations for television and film productions.  Next, before there was Hollywood, Rhode Island had a film entertainment industry of its own. We explore those early productions and highlight a fragment of the thousands of hours of local films housed at the Rhode Island Historical Society. Next , star local storyteller Bill Harley gives us his "take" on the art of storytelling. 

Bill Harley goes on a walk with his dog only to find a bunch of dogs. From there it only gets better as the dogs begin what seems to be a pool party.

What would you do if you had unlimited candy? You've heard the saying, with great power comes great responsibility. Life always comes with responsibilities, and they tend to keep coming as we grow, but those responsibilities can provide their own rewards. Today's episode explores responsibilities, rewards, and even more. (4:40) Everyone wants magic candy, right? Storyteller and musician Bill Harley shares the tale of Barney Humphnaegle and the great responsibility he was given when he received a magic piece of candy, recorded live in The Apple Seed Studio. (32:33) Sam talks about his childhood's neighborhood candy store, known as the Alpenhaus, and some simple things that make life happy. It's today's entry in The Radio Family Journal. (40:24) A conversation with Amy Tingle, director of Waterfall Arts in Belfast, Maine, about how they are using storytelling to get people together and provide support for each other.

A pirate that steals dirty socks sails the seas until he faces off an even worse threat: his older sister. Listen to this story by Bill Harley here on The Apple Seed.

In the forty-third episode, Jake, Chris, Wyatt and Matt chat with Children's musician and author Bill Harley, where they talk about how he got started writing and performing music for children, having his songs featured on Rhode Island PBS, the wonderful Children's books he wrote and so much more!

In the Town Around the Bend, things are a little different. Once a month, children put their parents to bed to help them get a good night's rest. Bill Harley explains why.

Some of the first major interactions we ever have with someone from a different generation happen in an elementary school classroom. Today we have an hour of stories about elementary school teachers and their students: (3:26) Grammy-winning storyteller Bill Harley shares an original song called "Little Things" celebrating the important experiences that kids have (11:25) Bill Harley recalls a time when his third grade class threw a party for their teacher that she didn't exactly want in "Happy Birthday, Mrs. Nottingham," recorded live in the Apple Seed Studio (34:21) Host Sam Payne shares his memories about getting stuck with the "boring" sixth grade teacher in today's entry in The Radio Family Journal (43:06) An interview with teacher Jeff Flynn, who planted a deep love of poetry in all the 4th graders that passed through his class

When a battle for control of the stereo persists, will the owner's manual help at all? And how do the kids feel about it?

It is the fate of all remarkable people- whether they be scientists, wilderness survival experts, moms, dads, or elementary schoolers- to find themselves in sticky situations. What's a soul to do when they're in trouble? Today we have a lovely array of stories about individuals in tricky spots and how they get out of them. On today's episode, enjoy the following: "Mrs. Ammons and the Boys Room" by Bill Harley from The Battle of the Mad Scientists & Other Tales of Survival (1:04) RFJ: "Percy" by Sam Payne (22:02) Daily Mix: "Grandma's Chicken Soup" with Jeff Simpson (27:58) "What Do You Put in a Hamentachen" by Karen Golden from Pass it On: A Journey Through the Jewish Holidays in Story and Song (36:00) "Coyote's Tail" by Mary Hamilton from Alligators, Bees, & Surprise Oh, My!: Folktales Revived! (41:40) "Anything Can Stretch" by Bil Lepp from Vampire Santa (50:20)

Road Trip! From The Odyessy to Finding Nemo, some of the best stories are about journeys. Journeys take us to new places, both physically and emotionally. They're great for finding new friends...and new enemies. They take us all around the world yet somehow we always end up back home again. Today's episode is indeed a wild adventure full of everything from Biblical stories humorously brought into the present day to language barriers providing comical mix-ups. They'll be races, songs, and stories from far, far away, so buckle up and embark with us on this journey of a thousand stories. On today's episode, enjoy the following:“Moses of the Mountain” by Adam Booth from The Mingo Black (10:40)Daily Mix: "Bearskinner" with Paul Ricks (7:00)“Paca and Beetle” by Heather Forest from World Tales of Wisdom and Wonder (4:28)“Generous People: Birth of the Southern Order of Storytellers” by Betty Ann Wylie from Pass It On: A Storyteller's Journey (7:41)"A Walk Around the Block" by Bill Harley from The Best Candy in the Whole World (5:18)“A Story of Signs” by Ruth Halpern from She Set Out to Seek Her Fortune (8:28)Radio Family Journal: "Long Drives" (5:06) 

How do you feel about failure? It's not something many people enjoy, yet it is something we all have to deal with. Absolutely everyone fails at something at some point. Maybe there are some people who don't ever seem to fail, but they definitely have moments you may not know about that are less successful. With all the failure in the world, we might start to think that things aren't looking too good. But is there another side to failure? What are the benefits to losing? As it turns out, failure is the way we learn. If you talk to successful people, they'll often describe their first attempts as being failures, but they learned and kept going. Feeling the occasional pain of failure allows us to appreciate fully the joy of success. Here on the Apple Seed we have put together a few stories that may not seem like successes at first, but things turned around with some new ideas and a little work.  On today's episode, enjoy the following:“The Diffendaffer Taffy Cafe” by Laura K. Deal from The Diffendaffer Taffy Cafe (8:17)“Two Bears” by Laura Simms from Four Legged Tales: Animal Stories from Here and Away (4:36)“Armadillo Recon Unit” by Bil Lepp from The Divine Bovine (6:01)“When the Cat Came to Mohammed” by Pam Faro from Andalusian Trilogy: Stories of Jews, Christians, and Muslims of Medieval Spain (4:53)“The King of the Clams” by Bill Harley from Blah Blah Blah (14:53)Radio Family Journal: "Second Day of College" (6:04)

It's time for a special episode of The Apple Seed, filled with stories for you and your family, celebrating the passing from one year to the next. And what a year this has been. We're looking forward to the hour with you. We'll think together about the unpredictable nature of a year's journey as we enjoy a story from Kevin Kling about riding the rails is search of great seafood. We'll acknowledge the difficulties of the year in a snatch of a story as old as 1889, written by Jerome K. Jerome. We'll think about the setting of goals and the making of resolutions as we hear the story of Kyle McDonald about his audacious adventure in trying to trade a single red paperclip for a house in Canada. We'll talk about the New Year's tune Auld Lang Syne, written by Bobby Burns and sung each year all over the English-speaking world to send the expiring year into the past. And we'll even have a little party with Bear and his animal friends in a story from Bill Harley. On today's episode, enjoy the following:"Train" by Kevin Kling (8:31)"Goodly Knights" by Jerome K. Jerome, performed by Sam Payne (2:48)"Red Paperclip" a conversation with Kyle MacDonald (13:22)"Come on Out and Play" by Bill Harley, performed live in The Apple Seed studio (12:08)"Auld Lang Syne" by Stewart Foster (3:33)

We all know that looks can be deceiving. Not everyone or everything is exactly as it seems to our first judgment. Many times, small things can have large effects. For example, tiny bacteria are so small that we can't even see them, but they help us digest our food, break down garbage, and keep the world clean. We don't notice they're there, but if they were gone, we would know it. So, big things can have big effects, but you should never underestimate something small.  On today's episode, enjoy the following:“The Most Powerful Being in the World” by Antonio Rocha from Cross Roads: Stories from Brazil & the World (12:07)Antonio Rocha (pronounced haw-sha) is originally from Brazil. He came to the United States to study mime with mime master Tony Montanaro. Since then he has blended mime with verbal storytelling to enhance his tales. This story is about two proud rats. They are proud, not in a bad way, but of their daughter, and they want what's best for her. So, when it's time for her to get married, they want to find the most powerful being in the world to be her husband. Thus begins their quest, traveling all around, to find the most powerful being to be their daughter's husband.  “What is Strength?” by Len Cabral from It's How You Say It (5:15)Len Cabral descends from Cape Verde, a country located off the coast of Africa. Since 1976 he has been telling stories and has garnered international acclaim. He tells stories from Africa, the Caribbean, Cape Verde, and the rest of the world, including his own original tales. This one is about a contest. In order to find out who is the strongest, the animals hold a competition. All the animals are there, and many of them are very strong. But when the human takes a turn, the animals have to ask, is that really strength? Or is it something far more sinister. “The View from Here” by Allison Downey from Allison Downey: a Selection of Stories and Songs (5:56)Allison Downey has lived and traveled all over the world, collecting a rich variety of stories. Recently, she has been recovering from treatment for a rare form of cancer, which she talks about on her blog. She says, in her own words, “...as I'm returning to the stage...I really come with a renewed strength of spirit and a deeper vision and voice.” This story details the events of an outdoor adventure she had as a fifteen year old when she found herself at a camp in Wyoming. The group she is with goes rock climbing and she has to learn a few things in order to succeed after getting stuck on a cliff face. “Lost in the Ooze” by Ted Fink from The Flight of the Spielkamrad & Lost in the Ooze (6:09)It's probably safe to say that most of us have learned about the dangers of addiction. And addiction can happen with a lot of things, not just illegal drugs. But sometimes we can use a reminder to be careful of things that make us forget about things that should be important. Ted Fink started writing poetry when he was just five. From there, his writing grew to encompass stories, music and other things. His tale “Lost in the Ooze” was designed to help listeners understand the perils of addiction and why it can be harmful. “Bellybuttons” by Bill Harley from The Town Around the Bend (5:10)When Bill Harley was young, he wanted to become the second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. Instead, he became a storyteller and songsmith, and a good one at that. In his collection The Town Around the Bend, he tells tales about a town with the peculiar name of Around the Bend. Lots of peculiar things happened there, and in this story, he tells about a belly button mix up. In it, you'll learn just what the point of a belly button is, and what happens when you don't have one. “Sundays on Walker's Bend” by Bruce Walker from Good for your Soul (8:25)Bruce Walker says of himself “I am a husband, father, grandfather, minister, entrepreneur, teacher, performer, and pretty nice guy.” That list is certainly respectable, and his stories are more than respectable as well. He was Born in Oklahoma City but moved to Alabama and has lived there ever since. In this story he tells about growing up with his family on Walker's Bend. 

Happy Thanksgiving from The Apple Seed! Wherever you're gathering this year we hope you'll take an opportunity to not only give thanks for the blessings in your life, but that you'll also share memories with or about the people that you love. And we'll provide the stories to help spark those memories. So put together a plate of turkey, yeast rolls, pumpkin pie, and an etrog, and get ready for stories from Bruce Walker, Bill Harley, Linda Goodman, Kevin Kling, and Martha Hamilton.  On today's episode, enjoy the following:"Pie Made of Pumpkin" by Bruce Walker from Dear Friends and Gentle Hearts (3:57) If you're looking to bake your favorite pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving but can't track down the recipe card, here's what you do: just memorize this song from Bruce Walker which is basically step-by-step directions on how to make this festive dessert.  "Yeast Rolls" by Bill Harley from Nothing For Granted (9:27)We're going to move from that food song to a food story from Apple Seed-favorite, Bill Harley. Have you ever been guilty of eating too much of a beloved side dish? How about the entire side dish? No judgment here, especially if it's something as good as yeast rolls.  "I Need An Etrog" by Linda Goodman from Pass It On: A Journey Through the Jewish Holidays in Story and Song (8:31)If you were to ask someone 'What does Thanksgiving mean to you?', they might mention something about the food. But really at the heart of this holiday is gathering, being together with people you love. That will certainly ring true with this next story. And although it's not about Thanksgiving (it takes place during the Jewish holiday of Sukkoth) the elements are the same. Sometimes we focus too much on securing particular food items for our feast that we lose sight of what's really important.  "Harvest" by Kevin Kling from Wonderlure! (6:20)What starts out as a humurous story about young Kevin Kling's reluctance to slaughter pigs that he's named turns into a rather sweet memory of Kevin's grandmother.  "Why Anansi Has a Small Waist" by Martha Hamilton (with Mitch Weiss) from Stories in My Pocket Tales Kids Can Tell (3:15)Ever wonder why spiders have small waists? You're going to find out in this story about Anansi, the 'Trickster', who, when she doesn't receive an invitation to either of the local village's harvest festivals, devises a plan to find out when and where they will occur, that also includes attending both.