Mark Twain tells stories from his boyhood and how a measles epidemic almost killed him when he was younger. Mark Twain assures us we will get through this latest crisis with the help of doctors and nurses.
Patti Williams Discusses Racism That she Experienced as a Child in Birmingham, AL
Patti Williams of Raleigh, NC shares some of your experiences growing up in segregated Birmingham, AL.
Every School Boy was Lied to About the Death of Captain Cook
As a schoolboy, Mark Twain was taught that Captain Cook was brutally murdered by the savages in the Sandwich Islands. When he travelled there he learned the truth.
Mark Twain Once Hugged a Man
Mark Twain was lost in a snowstorm in the Nevada Territory. Seemingly, he and his friends were near death. They swore to give up drinking, smoking and gambling if they survived.
Mark Twain Introduces his Richest Friend Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie loved Mark Twain. Twain is the only one who dared make fun of Carnegie in public. Mr Twain will also request that you not put hot coffee between your legs.
Mark Twain’s Favorite Child
Mark Twain reveals two things — Suzy was his favorite child. Also, the true editor of Huckleberry Finn was his wife Livy.
Mark Twain Discusses Gun Ownership
In this episode, Mark Twain discusses gun ownership in comparison to how it was during his time.
Mark Twain Compares Plantation Owners With Congressmen
In Mark Twain’s time, plantation owners and congressmen were often the same people. In this podcast, Mr Twain also compares lawyers and plumbers. The plumbers come out on top.
Mark Twain Recalls the Abuse of the Chinese in San Francisco
During the slavery era, Westerners often felt morally superior to the Southern slave owners. But as Mark Twain witnessed, the abuse of the Chinese in San Francisco was equally horrendous.
Grandpa’s Death Starts A Family Food Fight
Somethings never change. In Mark Twain’s time, families fought over the possessions of the dear departed. And so it is today.
Our Railroads Kill Unnecessary Americans
Mark Twain praises America’s railroads for their kindness as they return the remains of people they kill — in complimentary baskets. They provide jobs for high-priced lawyers and basket makers.
Patti Williams discusses racism that she experienced as a child in Birmingham, AL
Every School Boy was Lied to about the Death of Captain Cook
Mark Twain Once Hugged A Man
Mark Twain Introduces His Richest Friend, Andrew Carnegie
Mark Twain’s Favorite Child
Mark Twain Discusses Gun Ownership
Mark Twain Compares Plantation Owners with Congressmen
Mark Twain Recalls the Abuse of the Chinese in San Francisco
Grandpa’s Death Starts a Family Food Fight
Our Railroads Kill Unnecessary Americans
Mark Twain Proposes Using Congressmen as Jurors
Mark Twain Fakes an Injury
Mark Twain Steals the Gingerbread
Mark Twain, Memories of His Mother
Concerning The Jews
Mark Twain Praises Helen Keller
Mark Twain Praises Helen Keller
Mark Twain Observes International Women’s Day
Mark Twain Was Never A Toastmaster
The Unfair Treatment of College Coaches Must Stop!
Collegiate Athletics is The New Plantation System
Slavery – Part Two
Slavery – Part 1 – A Valuable Story From Mark Twain
Advice On Opening Speeches From Mark Twain
Mark Twain as Played by Don McNeill
I’m told that I must introduce myself, so here goes. My name is Don McNeill and I am a Mark Twain scholar and interpreter. We have no recordings of Mr. Twain’s voice – so the word “impersonator” cannot be used. That being said – allow me to give a brief background on myself that hopefully explains why you might choose to listen to me and hopefully attend one of my live Mark Twain Speaks performances.