Episodes
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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how combining wit and willingness can help you achieve the things you want most.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:02) "God and Time" by Mara Menzies.
A fascinating creation folktale exploring how it was decided how long humans and animals would live on earth.
(09:41) "Heaven's Help" by Sam Payne.
Sam shares a heartfelt personal story about how a simple act of faith from his young son helped their family navigate a crowded situation and became an inspiring lesson about hope, trust, and divine help that they would remember for years to come.
(12:17) "Ananse Finds Stories" by Simon Brooks.
A humorous and imaginative African folktale about the legendary trickster Ananse the Spider and his clever quest to bring stories into the world.
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 Gracie Davis
Post Production Video Editors - Trent Woolford and Tremiti Childs.
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Dan Carlisle, Aaron Findlay. -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the joys and hardships of life and the ways both can shape our hearts for the better.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:51) "The Hour of the Doves" by Noa Baum.
A touching and heartfelt story about the small but meaningful ways Noa’s grandmother helped her connect with their family’s religious traditions and heritage.
(16:30) "An Influence of Faith" by Sam Payne.
A story about the influence a community of Hassidic Jews had on his brother's faith journey.
(19:40) "Lee Nailing's Orphan Train Story" by Pippa White.
A sweet and moving rhyming tale about a young boy who reluctantly journeys across the country on an orphan train in search of a new family and a place to belong.
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, Madie Clasby, 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, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson. -
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Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the joy, wisdom, and life lessons discovered in the most unexpected places.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:26) "Gold Coins" by Kim Weitkamp.
A touching and insightful story about Kim’s experience discovering unexpected wisdom and human connection through conversations with customers in her yarn shop.
(14:08) "Lunch with Strangers" by Sam Payne.
Sam shares a heartfelt story about a friend’s experience getting to know strangers and finding meaningful connections in a new city.
(16:50) "Ashen Peter" by Kevin Kling.
A humorous folktale about a young man dismissed as a fool by his community who surprises everyone when he earns the respect of the king.
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, Madie Clasby, 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, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson. -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the inspiring, healing, and connecting power of nature.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:20) "World's Second Best Dad" by Antonio Sacre.
A humorous and relatable story about Antonio’s unforgettable experience when taking his family on a whale watching expedition.
(12:26) "Little Moment in the Big City" by Sam Payne.
Sam shares a touching personal story about an unexpected emotional experience during his first visit to New York City.
(15:50) "Yosemite Falls Trail" by Bil Lepp.
A funny and adventurous hiking story about Bil’s climb up the famous Yosemite Falls Trail, where he encounters plenty of obstacles on the journey to a breathtaking scenic view.
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, Madie Clasby, 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, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson. -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the powerful impact sports have on our lives.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:18) "Devil on Horseback" by Geraldine Buckley.
A heartfelt and humorous story from Geraldine's childhood about the time she became a wrestling fan thanks to the influence of her great aunt.
(09:40) "From Fan to Player" by Sam Payne.
Sam shares a heartfelt story about receiving life-changing words of wisdom from his father through a powerful sports metaphor about stepping into the game instead of watching from the sidelines.
(12:37) "The Golf Team" by Donald Davis.
A funny and relatable story about Donald's experience trying to find a way out of his physical education class during his first year of college.
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, Madie Clasby, 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, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson. -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about hospitality and its many forms.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:12) "The Cow That Ate the Piper" by Bill Harley.
A humorous and outlandish tale about a traveling piper who seeks shelter for the night in a barn, only to encounter unexpected chaos and comedy.
(11:35) "A Surprising Safe Haven" by Sam Payne.
Sam shares a memorable personal experience when he found something he desperately needed but the owner was nowhere to be found.
(15:08) "How Great Grandma Gets Her Stories" by Lyn Ford.
A warm and nostalgic story from Lyn's childhood about the meaningful moments she spent visiting her Great Grandma's house and the stories shared there.
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, Madie Clasby, 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 Jim Cassler. -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the people, memories, and life-changing moments that leave a lasting influence on our lives.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:19) "Mrs. Ort" by Kim Weitkamp.
A heartfelt story about Kim's third grade teacher and the lasting impact she had on Kim's life and personal growth.
(15:11) "Friends and Influence" by Sam Payne.
Sam reflects on a time he was asked to write down memories of an old friend, leading him to think deeply about the lasting influence that friend had on him.
(18:43) "The Chinaberry Tree" by Simon Brooks.
A moving story about a young woman facing difficult circumstances whose life is transformed by the unexpected influence of a chinaberry tree.
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, Madie Clasby, 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, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson. -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how the quest for food can turn into a hilarious battle of wits.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:23) "Punia and Kaialeale" by Alton Takiyama-Chung.
A Hawaiian folk story about a clever young man who must outsmart the powerful King of the Sharks to bring food home for his family.
(11:54) "Chocolate Cookie Mischief" by Sam Payne.
A funny childhood story about Sam getting caught raiding his Grandma’s snack cupboard.
(15:04) "Anansi and The Liar's Contest" by Willy Claflin.
A West African folktale featuring Anansi the spider as he and the other bugs try to decide who gets dinner and who becomes dinner.
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, Madie Clasby, 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, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson. -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how small actions can have big impacts on the world.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:27) "Bil and Skeeter Break the Ocean" by Bil Lepp.
A story about a hilarious family vacation that gets Bil thinking about the impact he may have on the world.
(17:18) "Deciding to Make a Difference" by Sam Payne.
A story about a small decision that make a lasting impression on a whole town.
(21:45) "Mice and the Moon" by Dovie Thomason.
A story about how the actions of even the smallest of creatures make a difference.
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, Madie Clasby, 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. -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about finding light even in the darkest of places.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:36) "Book Every Saturday for a Funeral" by Andy Offutt Irwim.
A tall tale about Aunt Margarite, a southern belle who goes to visit her ill best friend.
(21:32) "Blessed & Sacred" by Sam Payne.
A story about experiencing loss and light together.
(24:23) "The Light Went Away" by Andy Offutt Irwin.
A song about how even in the dark, the light is not far away.
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 - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson, Matthew Carr 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 Cameron Rhodes. -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how actions lead to meaningful, and often fitting consequences.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:12) "Too Much Hair" by Donald Davis.
A hilarious and relatable story about a young boy who secretly gives his little brother a haircut, only to face the consequences when things don’t go as planned.
(12:43) "Snowball Bushes" by Sam Payne.
A heartwarming story where Sam reflects on childhood haircuts from his father, revealing how simple moments can create lasting bonds.
(16:26) "The Mighty Hero - Luanda Magere" by Mara Menzies.
A Kenyan folktale about a legendary warrior with rock hard skin, whose strength and fate reveal the deeper consequences of pride and vulnerability.
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 - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson, Matthew Carr and Roman Russell
Production - Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill
Post Production Video Editors - Trent Woolford and Tremiti Childs.
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Dan Carlisle, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson. -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about riddles, one of the oldest forms of entertainment.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:47) “The King and the Three Dolls” by Debs Newbold.
A captivating tale of a riddle-loving queen challenged to discover the difference between three “identical” dolls.
(14:18) “My Most Memorable Riddles” by Sam Payne.
Sam shares unforgettable memories of his favorite riddles and the people who shared them.
(17:12) “The Fly” by Alton Takiyama-Chung.
A witty tale of a greedy moneylender outsmarted by a clever young boy from a family in debt.
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 - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Kay Hendrickson, Matthew Carr, and Roman Russell
Production - Trent Reimschussel and Kip Merrill
Post Production Video Editors - Trent Woolford and Tremiti Childs.
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Dan Carlisle, Aaron Findlay, and Pasen Michaelson. -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about how sometimes less is more and when you have more, maybe it's time to give.
(00:00) Intro by host, Sam Payne.
(01:21) "The Fisherman and His Wife" by Antonio Sacre. A German fairytale that has been told many times in many ways, and here is Antonio Sacre's version.
(09:21) "The Mall Food Court" by Sam Payne. A story about a time when Sam enjoyed all the delights from his childhood at the mall food court, until he goes a little too far.
(12:16) "The Peddler of Swaffham" by Geraldine Buckley. A classic English story about a Peddler and his dog who find more than they could ever dream of.
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 - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson
Post-Production Supervisor - Trent Reimschussel
Editor - Madie Clasby
Audiovisual Technician - Kiplin Merrill
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about music tastes over generational gaps.
(00:00) Intro by host, Sam Payne.
(01:04) "Mom and the Radio" by Bill Harley. A story and a song about kids that don't enjoy their parents old school music tastes.
(12:10) "Charlie Brown the Musicals" by Sam Payne. A story about three musical renditions of the Charlie Brown stories. One with all grown up actors. One with all teenage actors. And one with all child actors.
(15:50) "The Talent Show" by Willy Claflin. A story about generational music gaps that is unlike any other.
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 - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson
Post-Production Supervisor - Trent Reimschussel
Editor - Madie Clasby
Audiovisual Technician - Kiplin Merrill
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about neighbors and how they can be a great influence our lives and the lives of our children.
(00:00) Intro by host, Sam Payne.
(1:30) "Corporal Smith" by Donald Davis. A story about a time in elementary school, when Donald interviewed the neighborhood highway patrolman and got a little first hand experience about what the job is like.
(14:29) "Back to the Neighborhood," by Sam Payne. A story about when him and his brother had a run in with the law and how later in life he did a bit more investigation on the officer that ended their trouble, allowing him to connect back to the people of his childhood neighborhood.
(18:18) "Guitar Medley" by Josh Goforth. A story about how Josh learned some of the classic music of Madison County, North Carolina. He accompanies the story with songs that include "The Wildwood Flower" and "Under the Double Eagle."
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 - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson
Post-Production Supervisor - Trent Reimschussel
Editor - Madie Clasby
Audiovisual Technician - Kiplin Merrill
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about bridging the gap between different parts of ourselves and our lives.
(0:00) Intro by host Sam Payne.
(01:48) "How I Became a Bilingual Teacher" by Jasmin Cardenas. A story about when Jasmin was Story Bus Educator, meaning she drove around in what she calls a museum on wheels and visited elementary schools. At one particular school, she had an opportunity to connect to her roots and help a little boy named Elmer engage in the classroom.
(09:39) "My Character Traits" by Sam Payne. A story about the introverted parts of Sam that he desires to retain even when they conflict with the more out-loud pieces of his life.
(12:55) "Golden Eye of the Fighting Cricket" by Motoko. An ancient Chinese folktale about cricket fighting and how a struggling family must find the superior cricket champion in order for the father to keep his job.
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 - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson
Post-Production Supervisor - Trent Reimschussel
Editor - Madie Clasby
Audiovisual Technician - Kiplin Merrill
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about finding unexpected adventures.
(00:00) Intro by host Sam Payne
(01:30) "Lessons from East Berlin" by Bil Lepp. Bil's story about visiting East Berlin on a high school exchange program and being cornered by a huge guard.
(13:50) "My Trip to Japan" by Sam Payne. A story about a trip to Japan where good guides led Sam through unfamiliar circumstances.
(16:54) "Tatton Hall" by Geraldine Buckley. Always wanting to find a secret passageway, Geraldine was thrilled when, as a young girl, she visited an neo-classical mansion with her class.
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 - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson
Post-Production Supervisor - Trent Reimschussel
Editor - Madie Clasby
Audiovisual Technician - Kiplin Merrill
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about rodents, and uncommonly heroic ones at that. These mice and this gerbil may have a lesson or two to teach you about the consequences of the choices we make.
(00:00) Introduction by host, Sam Payne.
(01:25) "Mice Make Peace" by Dovie Thomason. A story about the mice that live among Haudenosaunee. The mice live a peaceful life until the men secretly plan to go to war with their neighbors.
(13:49) "Befriending the Cat Family" by Sam Payne. A heartwarming story about the thought and care Sam's family put in to take care of a group of wild cats.
(18:24) "Model Rocketry" by Alton Takiyama-Chung. A thrilling story about how Alton and a few of his friends from his middle-school science club decide to make rockets from Oreo creme. They bring along their class pet, Fred, an animated, adventurous gerbil. What could go wrong?
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 - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson
Post-Production Supervisor - Trent Reimschussel
Editor - Madie Clasby
Audiovisual Technician - Kiplin Merrill
Post-Production Audio Engineers - James Call and Kiplin Merril -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers about the rules the we both grow up with and the ones we learn that guide us through life.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:24) "Opossum and Snake" by Lyn Ford. A story about a sneaky snake trying to trick a gullible possum into ignoring what his parents had taught him.
(13:34) "My Code of Life" by Sam Payne. A story about growing up with a code of conduct created by his mom and how certain circumstances can challenge those codes for better or worse.
(16:38) "Nyamgondho" - Mara Menzies tells a story about a fisherman who pulls a blessing, in the form of a girl, from the sea. In order to keep his blessing, he must keep his promises to her. Will he be able to keep his promises as the years roll by?
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 - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson
Post-Production Supervisor - Trent Reimschussel
Editor - Madie Clasby
Audiovisual Technician - Kiplin Merrill
Post-Production Audio Engineers - Taehyeon Ted Kim and Kiplin Merril -
Gather your family for great stories from great storytellers. Both of today's stories are based on classic tales such as Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Jack and the Beanstalk. Our storytellers have taken their own spin and fractured these classic tales to give us something new.
(00:00) Introduction by host Sam Payne.
(01:45) "So What and Drop Dead" by Willy Clafin. This is told by Maynard Moose, Willy's puppet friend. This fractured tale is about a time when Snow White and Rose Red have a run in with a nastified dwarfy bearded man.
(10:55) "Careful With Your Words" by Sam Payne. A story about a time when Sam and his wife reflect on the words they said during a heated conversation and gain perspective on how we should use our words with the people we love.
(14:01) "Jack and the Jellybean Stalk" by Kim Weitkamp. A story about a boy named Jack who moves to a new village and learns how to make new friends, one of whom is a giant.
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 - Madie Clasby, Keri Griggs, Paige Jensen-Rutter, and Kay Hendrickson
Post-Production Supervisor - Trent Reimschussel
Editor - Madie Clasby
Audiovisual Technician - Kiplin Merrill
Post-Production Audio Engineers - James Call and Kiplin Merril - Show more
