Mark Twain Speaks Podcast
Mark Twain Speaks Podcast
Don McNeill
“I was born humble, but it wore off!” Mark Twain Welcome to The Mark Twain Speaks Podcast. My name is Don McNeill and my goal is to bring the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain back to life for the modern audience. I am a Mark Twain scholar and interpreter. Over the past several years, I have performed for live audiences – everything from corporate to nonprofit venues. I have had a passion for Twain’s books and speeches since I was a child growing up in his beloved Missouri. I leave it my listeners to judge my success or failure. My speaking skills were developed with the support and constructive feedback from my Toastmasters family. Don McNeill, DTM “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Mark Twain
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. 
Apr 13, 2020
13 min
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. 
Apr 13, 2020
17 min
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.
Apr 13, 2020
17 min
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. 
Apr 13, 2020
12 min
Mark Twain Discusses Gun Ownership
In this episode, Mark Twain discusses gun ownership in comparison to how it was during his time.
Apr 13, 2020
9 min
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.
Apr 13, 2020
8 min
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. 
Apr 13, 2020
8 min
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.
Apr 12, 2020
6 min
Mark Twain Proposes Using Congressmen as Jurors
Mark Twain starts off by celebrating the 4th of July but loses focus. He wants to make our jury system great again by using Congressmen as jurors. 
Apr 12, 2020
7 min
Did Mark Twain Scam the Public?
Social media didn't exist in Twain's time. He had to find other ways to create his fame in New York City. This podcast will reveal how Mark Twain became famous for giving away 3,000 tickets to his lecture on the Hawaiian Islands.  
Apr 12, 2020
13 min
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