It's time for The Apple Seed! Today’s episode is full of crazy animal antics, meaningful life lessons, and a classic spooky night that dads can’t help but make the best of. First up is “Samurai Over My Head”, by Donna Washington, introduced to us by assistant producer Alyssa Mingorance. Following that we’ll hear “Anansi and the Tiger” by Lona Bartlett about the unlikely outcome Anansi has to make happen in order to win the hand of a princess. Then Latina storyteller Olga Loya will share with us, “The Alligator and the Dog”, a tale from Cuba. Finally we’ll hear “How Buzzard Got His Feathers”, a tale full of everything you love about “Just So” stories as told by Joseph Bruchac.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Samurai Over My Head” by Donna Washington from Growing up Army (2:28)

Radio Family Journal: "Canada" by Sam Payne (16:03)

The Daily Mix: "Another" with Paul Ricks (21:36)

“Anansi and the Tiger” by Lona Bartlett from Heck No, We Didn't Bury My Mother (29:49)

“The Alligator and the Dog” by Olga Loya from Tio Conejo (Uncle Rabbit) and other Latin American Trickster Tales (42:50)

“How Buzzard Got His Feathers” by Joseph Bruchac from Iroquois Stories (48:23)