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Two Twits and Twain Podcast

"Tap into the fun as Doc and Clark take you on a humorous journey through the everyday. These lovable self-dubbed Twits enjoy nothing more than a fun conversation and some sage commentary from their distinguished co-host, the late Mark Twain!"

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July 15, 2024

New Inventions...and Mark

Mark Twain wasn’t around for some of our most useful later inventions. Let’s see what he makes out of some of them. If he gets out of hand, we’ll put a zipper on that loquacious mouth of his…!

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June 17, 2024

The Twits Try to Get Serious!

Mark and the Two Twits try to be serious...but they just can't quite pull it off! There's always a little fun and a little music and this episode, the penultimate episode of Season One, will not disappoint on that score. …

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April 25, 2024

A Lucky Listeneer Gets Mugged

Well it's not exactly what you think...but our friend, Arnold, has something to cherish from the Two Twits, (and Mark, of course.) Have a listen to Episode 18 and find out...with twelve more minutes of sheer Twit-tiness . ..!

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April 6, 2024

Food??!!

In this little post-Easter podcast, Mark Twain gives us a lesson in the four food groups. One we won’t soon forget!!

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March 14, 2024

Doc is wearin' the Green - Oh, but, what sacrilege - to the color gre…

The Twits and Mark Twain talk Fashion...and, of course, Saint Patrick's Day!

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Feb. 13, 2024

Valentine's Twit-O-Gram...

Here is the big day, all you lovers! Mark joins the Two Twits to discuss the origins of Saint Valentine's day, to listen to a little music, and babble about the usual inconsequential subjects! Enjoy! The Twits (and Mark) wish …

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Dec. 14, 2023

Christmas Carols...Sort Of...!

We were in the process of putting together a different Episode 14, when we realized that this would be aired shortly before a holiday…Christmas! So…with a bit of Christmas nostalgia, along with a bit of humor…as well as some atrocious …

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Nov. 13, 2023

Unlucky or Just Plain Stupid?

Since it’s our 13th (Lucky) episode, Mark took it upon himself to set the tone…and it appears the sound is coming from the doldrums! And then, we climb out of it from listening to a portion of Chopin’s Funeral March …

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Oct. 9, 2023

Par-lay vou Fron-say?…

Episode 12 starts with a language lesson that goes awry. If you’re French, you might want to close your ears for a few seconds! We also have some unexpected German accents! And then some revealing…and quite interesting st...

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Aug. 28, 2023

An Alarming Episode…and Music and Musicians

Episode 11 begins with what could be termed a pretty Twitty absence. That is to say…one of our Twits wasn’t here!…at least for a while! There’s also a major displacement…an international incident…accompanied by broken glas...

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July 31, 2023

Is It Tin...or Diamond?

This tenth episode of TT&T is a milestone of sorts, you know, 10th anniversary, 10th birthday and so forth, and as such we’ll try to redeem our last episode where we entered the realm of seriousness for a moment. That’s …

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June 29, 2023

Deviants?!

We had intended to do something completely different from what’s actually going to occur today. We’re gonna DEVIATE! Now, that doesn’t mean we’re “deviants” …(unless you ask Doc’s parole officer…), but we were so inspired b...

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About the Hosts

Carl

Carl "Doc" Martens

Co-Author

I’m “Doc” …legally known as Carl Martens. I was born and raised in Sheboygan, WI., and began piano lessons at age 4 – like Tchaikovsky – but that’s where the similarity ends. I had visions of becoming a concert pianist – even when entering the University of Wisconsin. However, as a typical freshman, spending time focusing on girls was much more satisfying than spending 6 hours a day sitting in front of a piano keyboard. I changed majors to Voice and Theatre. Much more rewarding! That prepared me to sing some opera, while establishing a 30-year career in the Travel Industry. During this period, I also became immersed with conducting Broadway Musicals with full orchestra, and choral groups for over 45 years. It was during this period that I met Clark Eide – initially in the travel industry – and then sharing the stage with our Doo-wop group, The Fabulous Fourmel’dyhides. https://fabfour2.com. We traveled extensively for 5 years and produced several CDs. My wife, Lynn, also a musician, traveled with us, composing some of our arrangements, while running the sound and lights. Yes, she survived!!! Most of this occurred while living in Omaha and Lincoln, NE…then moved to San Diego in 2000 with the Quartet. I soon entered the Public Speaking Workshop industry – and authored a subsequent book, “More than Your Words,” available on Amazon. While narrating books for Audible, Clark and I collaborate on this Podcast. Both of us love the Wit, Wisdom, and Humor of Mark Twain.

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Clark Eide

Co-Author

Twit Number 2!
Born and raised in the beautiful city of Des Moines, Iowa, I had no idea that I would eventually land and live in the country that gave Des Moines its name, France! But it has been a delightful surprise…and a wonderful spot to share with my French-born wife, Agnès.
I spent 35 years managing businesses – mostly my own – in the USA. I had companies that brokered foreign exchange for American companies large and small and another that recovered taxes for them in Europe. Prior to that, after a stint with British Airways in Chicago, I managed my travel agency in Omaha, and that’s where I had the great good fortune to meet Doc, alias Carl Martens, in 1976.
Doc has recounted some of our adventures touring with the a cappella group The Fabulous Fourmel’dyhides. (https://fabfour2.com/.) I have had many other singing adventures, including touring with the Notre Dame Glee Club, singing with the Omaha Symphonic Chorus under the wonderful direction of the future director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Craig Jessup, singing in theatre productions, and now, with a great a cappella group in France.
My career has turned to writing (www.clarkeide.com) where I have two series I am currently authoring, both available on Amazon. In addition to singing here in France, I’m really looking forward to working with the very talented Doc Martens on this podcast project. Hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy presenting it!