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Into nostalgia? “A Look Behind in Rewind” is a podcast series reminiscent of Jean Shepherd of WOR-Radio… like a modern-day Mark Twain. Tom’s stories range from childhood escapades to college hijinks to crazy tales from film/broadcast/ad agency days, including interviews with American Bandstand mogul Dick Clark and others. (When it comes to some of these early youthful adventures, names have been changed to protect the innocent). Podcast lengths are short, generally only 7 to 10 minutes each. ...

CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People * CraftLit has presented curated classic literature in a serialized format since 2006. Each week, host Heather Ordover "teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant context & tidbits of note before playing the next chapter of the book. * Our current book, "Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain begins with episode 581.

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Brace yourselves. There is a rumor that Mark Twain himself has reincarnated - at least in the studios of Two Twits and Twain. Are the rumors of his appearance just as errant as once were the rumors of his death?? Tune in to find out!

Book talk discussions by Mark Twain students. We are new at this. Share your thoughts on the books we discuss, and gentle suggestions for podcast improvement.

Episode 1 Cover art photo provided by Ankush Minda on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@an_ku_sh

Discussion of Huck Finn chapters 1 through 11 Cover art photo provided by JJ Ying on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jjying

Sam's Shorts explores the unfamiliar, unconventional, and uncensored writings of Sam Clemens--better known as Mark Twain. Brought to you by The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut. Hosted by Erin Bartram. Produced by Maxwell Norteman.

On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.

CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People Love the classics (or wish you did) *** No time to pick up a book? Not any more! *** This weekly annotated audiobook podcast presents curated classic literature in a serialized format. The host—Heather Ordover—"teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant tidbits before listening to the next chapter of the book. *** Callers regularly send in voicemail comments for play on the air to keep the "book club" vibe going. *** The podcast has been ...

Open Book Audio proudly presents their Classics Collection production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Read by Matt Armstrong.

Twain (Marc Twain) & The Giant (Rodney The Giant) was originally founded in Detroit, MI in 2013. The idea was sparked by Elle Woods (wife of The Giant) who noticed that Twain & The Giant talked more shit than anyone she'd ever known! All they ever talked about was sports, hip-hop, and THE WUSSY! (Mostly the wussy) While most of their buddies discussed video games, kicks, and karate, TNG was more focused on different techniques to make a woman squirt during an orgasm! Elle realized that they ...

Broadway’s top talents reveal their lightning bolt moments that set them on the course of their dreams. When Lightning Strikes! Is hosted by Forbes.com and Parade.com contributor Jeryl Brunner. “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” - Mark Twain We’ve all had it. Eureka! Your proverbial lightbulb goes off. The heavens open. The seas part. That wondrous, heart thumping, tingly, glorious mic drop moment when you realized what you were ...

Get the true story of Adam and Eve, straight from the source. This humorous text is a day-to-day account of Adam’s life from happiness in the “GARDEN-OF-EDEN” to their fall from grace and the events thereafter. Learn how Eve caught the infant Cain, and Adam takes some time to learn exactly what it is.

"A good candidate for 'the most under-appreciated work by Mark Twain' would be 'The Treaty With China,' which he published in the New York Tribune in 1868. This piece, which is an early statement of Twain's opposition to imperialism and which conveys his vision of how the U.S. ought to behave on the global stage, has not been reprinted since its original publication until now." (the online, open-access "Journal of Transnational American Studies" published it in the spring, 2010).

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Hillsdale College’s John J. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon.

Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. Each season, we pick a new banned book, read it chapter by chapter out loud, and then talk about what might have gotten that chapter banned. In our sixth season, one thing that has stood out to us is that it seems like the people who want to ban books have never read them. Although we can find specific things here and there, nothing ever comes to the point where we would ...

It was published in 1893–1894 by Century Magazine in seven installments, and is a detective story with some racial themes. The plot of this novel is a detective story, in which a series of identities — the judge’s murderer, Tom, Chambers — must be sorted out. This structure highlights the problem of identity and one’s ability to determine one’s own identity. Broader issues of identity are the central ideas of this novel. One of Twain’s major goals in this book was to exploit the true nature ...

Like a music criticism podcast but we only talk about Shania Twain and it's strictly a celebration.

This long essay is a work of mock philology, one of several appendices to Twain’s travel novel, A Tramp Abroad. In it, Twain explains, complains about, and shows how one might improve upon various aspects of the (awful) German language. His examples of precisely how the German language is awful include the famed “separable verb” – which allows one to put the first part of a given verb at the beginning – and its second part at the end – of a given clause or sentence (which may, indeed, be ver ...

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness…” - Mark Twain These are stories of journeys that have challenged the travellers, provided new perspectives, and changed lives.

Student-created podcast about The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.

Hosted by Chion Wolf, hear true, personal stories told from the stage at the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut!

Eve's Diary is a comic short story by Mark Twain. It was first published in the 1905 Christmas issue of the magazine Harper's Bazaar, and in book format in June 1906 by Harper and Brothers publishing house. It is written in the style of a diary kept by the first woman in the Judeao-Christian creation myth, Eve, and is claimed to be "translated from the original MS." The "plot" of this novel is the first-person account of Eve from her creation up to her burial by, her mate, Adam, including me ...

He’s a writer people are already calling the next Mark Twain. Author David Pierson offers listeners a humorous glimpse into the many minds of his imaginary friends. He and they touch on everything from Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss, from education, politics, and culture to religion. Listen here to a funny, insightful original thinker.

The semiautobiographical travel memoir records Twain’s, more or less, personal journey across the Wild West in search of adventure while exploring variable locations. Accompanying his brother on what becomes a trip of a lifetime, the young Samuel Clemens finds himself in many different vocational roles as he explores and observes the magnificence of the American West. Not refraining from the usual social commentary, Twain directs criticism on various social and moral issues which he approach ...

A collection of comical short stories by renowned American humorist and author Mark Twain, the compilation features 30 stories published in 1906. Presenting a colorful array of tales, the short stories cover various periods of Twain’s writing career, while also allowing him to revise and perfect each story. Exploring various topics including abusive hierarchical power, human recklessness, and backfiring expectations, the collection offers a sweet treat to satisfy every taste. The anthology b ...

“...if I should talk to a stenographer two hours a day for a hundred years, I should still never be able to set down a tenth part of the things which have interested me in my lifetime.” The words of Mark Twain in his introduction to Chapters from my Autobiography provide a tantalizing glimpse of what is in store for the reader! Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens was still working on his reminiscences when he died in 1910. This book is really only a portion of the comple ...

The adventures of Huck Finn and how society shapes who we are as individuals today and in the time period Twain wrote about. Cover art photo provided by Vanessa Ives on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@vanessaives

In this episode our guests break down how Twain tackles the issues of symbolism, father-son relationships, Tom Sawyer, and ignorance in “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” Cover art photo provided by Annie Spratt on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt

AIIM On Air explores the methods, technologies, processes, and people on the front lines of information management.

A schedule-lacking podcast hosted by tennis icon Dylan Moore (Lightning Larry Luciano), legend of the court Brady Stewart (Mark Twain Enthusiast), Summer Lake king Mason Maurer (Gorgon, Son of Scrygorn) and racquet superstar Grant Doan (Malekith, the Dark Elf) in which we delve deep into analysis of ten-seshes, beloved players and notable highlights before inevitably drifting into random topics and nonsense. It's a good time.

"Some people get education without going to college, others get it when they get out of it" says Mark Twain. This means that in life, we never stop learning. Hence we welcome you to Knowledge Beyond College, a show where we promote lifelong learning. Hosted by two ambitious students, we are committed to bringing some value to the listeners with every episode which will help you'll in the journey of life and to become a better version of yourself.

Discover the perfect way to end your day with "Sleep with Classic Books," a unique fusion of relaxation and education for literature lovers and sleep enthusiasts. This sleepcast is crafted to cater to both the curious mind that thirsts for knowledge and the tired soul that seeks a tranquil night. Embark on a calming journey through the pages of classic books penned by literary giants such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and many more. Our show weaves together the captivating tal ...

The podcast consists of short excerpt readings from classic world literature in the public domain. It also includes insightful background information and tidbits about the various novels. The authors featured include Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mark Twain, Sun Tzu, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Lewis Carroll, Edgar Allan Poe and many more. The podcast has listeners throughout the United States and in over 30 nations.

Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.

Literature discussions on James Joyce, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway and more. If you are into Literary Fiction, let's start talking! Join us in a conversational approach to literature! Find us on various platforms here: https://linktr.ee/thecodexcantina Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecodexcantina/support

When Hank Morgan, a practical, no-nonsense Yankee who works in an ammunition factory as a head superintendent gets into a fight with an aggressive employee, little does he know what's in store for him. The bully lays Morgan low with a skull-crushing blow delivered with a crowbar and knocks him out. When Morgan regains consciousness, he finds himself transported back in time, to the sixth century. From here on, the story describes the travails of a hard-boiled, true blue American with strong ...

A sentimental short story praised for its moving plot and condemnation of scientific experimentation on animals, Mark Twain efficiently delivers a truly captivating piece. First appearing in Harper’s Magazine in 1903, A Dog's Tale was later published as a pamphlet for the National Anti-Vivisection Society. The tale focuses on the life of Aileen, a misunderstood dog who experiences the ups and downs of life, while cruelly subjected to suffering because of the shallow belief of her inferiority ...

Nightly bedtime story for everyone. Read by Kevin Hayes the Story-Man. Everybody likes a bedtime story!

A podcast about enterprise innovation. Mark Twain once wrote, “A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.” In this podcast series we will discuss innovation through the use of technology in a variety of ways. Various guests from all types of industries will share the lessons they are learning, where the opportunities are for growth and competitive advantage, and where they have seen hurdles. We hope you enjoy. Take a look at images from our visits here ...

Mark Twain’s work on Joan of Arc is titled in full “Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, by the Sieur Louis de Conte.” De Conte is identified as Joan’s page and secretary. For those who’ve always wanted to “get behind” the Joan of Arc story and to better understand just what happened, Twain’s narrative makes the story personal and very accessible. The work is fictionally presented as a translation from the manuscript by Jean Francois Alden, or, in the words of the published book, “Freely T ...

Great works hand picked for you from the Public Domain and read out loud in a weekly podcast. Authors include Mark Twain, Jules Verne, Edgar Allen Poe and many others. The website also includes links to public domain resources & topics of interest to literary and audiobook fans.

Yes, we’re keeping it real! Because, every week we feature the latest Boomer news, Boomer brainteasers, Boomer fitness, Boomer nutrition (not cheeseburgers and fries), and Boomer history--As Mark Twain allegedly said ”History doesn’t repeat itself, but it DOES rhyme! 70-year-old Robert Rickman was born in the middle of the Boomer surge, recently contracted Covid19, and suffers from amusing bouts of brain fog while broadcasting LIVE from a local radio station in southern Illinois. Rickman spe ...