S2 E35: Daring Pranks - Stories by Bil Lepp + 'Hansel & Gretel & Pirates'

Today's episode of The Apple Seed features silly stories of people standing up for themselves. We all face challenges in life, and there come times when we have to stand up to them. Whether those challenges be fears, other people, or just tough situations, these stories help us to know that we can make it through. (4:07) "Dr. Hundfuss" by Bil Lepp: Bil Lepp tells a tall tale with our live studio audience about his high school days. His high school principal was anything but friendly. Bil and his friends decided to band together and play the ultimate prank on their principal. This great story is the end result of those fun-filled pranks. (22:32) Radio Family Journal by Sam Payne: Sam shares a story about his fear of heights. We all have fears in our life, and at one point or another we may be asked to face those fears. When Sam was asked to join some colleagues on a rappelling trip, he was afraid to join in the adventure. Through the help of his friends, Sam was able to face his fears, and not live with the regret of missing out. (29:21) Reader's Theater "Hansel and Gretel and Pirates": Recorded right in our own Apple Seed studio, we bring to you a reader's theater tale of Hansel and Gretel, but with a twist. In this fractured fairytale version of the well known fairytale, we introduce some new villains that give this story a bit of fun. Listen and laugh along to our reader's theater Hansel and Gretel and Pirates.