The Apple Seed
The Apple Seed, hosted by Sam Payne and produced by BYUradio, is a storytelling podcast for families featuring stories by well-known tellers such as Kevin Kling, Bill Harley and Antonio Sacre. It has 172 episodes with a roughly six-week cadence and a median length of about 29 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
A family storytelling show from BYUradio with a 4.7 Apple rating
- 339 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average across 172 episodes
- Full episodes run about 29 minutes, giving time for a host-read spot
- Family-listening audience suited to brands serving parents and grandparents
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, bonus archive
- Tone
- warm, wholesome
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- BYUradio
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is BYUradio and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and titles such as 'Happy Birthday' and 'The Christmas Jars' indicate family-oriented stories.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.byuradio.org/be57d05d-de36-4170-8ae8-5b56c22… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1432798663 |
| RSS feed | www.byuradio.org/rss/showpodcastfeed/be57d05d-de… |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Unforgettable Miss Gimm - Stories for the Whole Family by Tim Lowr | 2026-10-15 | 24 min |
| Life & Death - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and Adam | 2026-10-08 | 32 min |
| Happy Birthday - Stories for the Whole Family by Bill Harley and Donal | 2026-10-01 | 32 min |
| It Pays to Speak a 2nd Language - Stories for the Whole Family by Anto | 2026-09-24 | 24 min |
| Every Story is a Love Story - Stories for the Whole Family by Kevin Kl | 2026-09-17 | 27 min |
| Taming the Beast - Stories for the Whole Family by Antonio Rocha and P | 2026-09-10 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 42 days.
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 Seed is a storytelling podcast by BYUradio and is hosted by Sam Payne.
About The Apple Seed
The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast produced by BYUradio and hosted by Sam Payne, according to the show's RSS feed and website. It features full-length family stories from tellers such as Kevin Kling, Bill Harley and Antonio Sacre, along with bonus episodes and the Kaboom audio drama. The feed lists 172 episodes, updated roughly every six weeks, with a median episode length of about 29 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 339 ratings with a 4.7 average, which this directory estimates corresponds to roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The audience is estimated to be mostly adults aged 35 and over in the United States, with a family-listening focus. The feed shows no sponsors, so the publisher is the only brand named.
At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, a host-read spot is priced at about $90 to $630 per episode. The show suits family, education and reading brands that want a warm, low-risk environment.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Apple Seed can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Apple Seed
How much does The Apple Seed charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $90 to $630 per episode. Actual rates depend on the terms agreed with the show.
What is The Apple Seed about?
The Apple Seed is a storytelling podcast from BYUradio, hosted by Sam Payne. It presents family-friendly stories from established tellers, plus bonus episodes and the Kaboom audio drama.
How do I contact The Apple Seed about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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