Episodes

  • 018 - Chapter 17 from Following the Equator Chapter 18 from Concerning the Jews and Chapter 19 from Christ

    018 - Chapter 17 from Following the Equator Chapter 18 from Concerning the Jews and Chapter 19 from Christ
    Feb 21 2026
    Dive into the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain through carefully curated selections of his timeless works. Journey in chronological order as you revisit the iconic whitewashing scene in Tom Sawyer, the pivotal moments before the Mississippi River adventure in Huckleberry Finn, and the tense identity swap in “The Prince and the Pauper.” Reflect on the intriguing insights from “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” where a critic hailed a certain feud as “...as dramatic and powerful an episode as I know in modern literature.” This collection also offers Twains keen observations on travel, his thoughts on Joan of Arc, a treasure trove of his sharp quips, and contemplations on mortality. (Lee Smalley)
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    18 mins
  • 016 - Chapter 12 from Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion Chapter 13 from Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar and

    016 - Chapter 12 from Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion Chapter 13 from Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar and
    Feb 21 2026
    Dive into the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain through carefully curated selections of his timeless works. Journey in chronological order as you revisit the iconic whitewashing scene in Tom Sawyer, the pivotal moments before the Mississippi River adventure in Huckleberry Finn, and the tense identity swap in “The Prince and the Pauper.” Reflect on the intriguing insights from “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” where a critic hailed a certain feud as “...as dramatic and powerful an episode as I know in modern literature.” This collection also offers Twains keen observations on travel, his thoughts on Joan of Arc, a treasure trove of his sharp quips, and contemplations on mortality. (Lee Smalley)
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    22 mins
  • 012 - Chapter 8 from Life on the Mississippi

    012 - Chapter 8 from Life on the Mississippi
    Feb 21 2026
    Dive into the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain through carefully curated selections of his timeless works. Journey in chronological order as you revisit the iconic whitewashing scene in Tom Sawyer, the pivotal moments before the Mississippi River adventure in Huckleberry Finn, and the tense identity swap in “The Prince and the Pauper.” Reflect on the intriguing insights from “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” where a critic hailed a certain feud as “...as dramatic and powerful an episode as I know in modern literature.” This collection also offers Twains keen observations on travel, his thoughts on Joan of Arc, a treasure trove of his sharp quips, and contemplations on mortality. (Lee Smalley)
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    35 mins