Free Samples - For Fun

"dynamic, fluid, fun and entertaining!"

ListenMP3Live Bait LogoStory - The Wall of Death -- Recorded at "Live Bait" Perishable Theater, February 2009

ListenMP3Song - We Wish you a Merry Multicultural Holiday End of Year Season (demo)

Note: During Ramadan change "Super Solstice" to "Respectful Ramadan"
Note 2: I'm told that this demo is a bit like having a bunch of trolls singing a carol. To that I answer, "Ha! I'm a writer, not a chanteuse."

ListenMP3Listen to Mark's "This I Believe" segment on NPR

readThe Council of Wise Women

You might have heard of the "Wise Men of Chelm." This is a story about their better halves.
A novel serialized via email in weekly installments.
Targeted mainly for adults

Ellen vs. the SnakesEllen vs. the Snakes

a six part serialization commissioned by the Seekonk Public Library. Listen to the Audio and read the text.

From the book "It Ate My Sister (and other family tales)"

(Audience -- Grades 3 and up -- for people who enjoy fun stories and have a good sense of humor)

The Lethal Latkes

What's worse than Mrs. Chaipul's led Matzoh balls?
-- from A Hanukkah Present

The Ballad of Casey Bones

A Halloween Train Wreck
More specifically, a politically incorrect horror song involving reckless driving of trains, mutilation of endangered species, pickup trucks, ghosts and high explosives. Read the lyrics and listen to the demo.
listenThe Tale of Bad Breath Bill (mp3)
a story for middle and elementary school based on a trip to Wyoming.
From Tall Tales, Whoppers and Lies, and as somtimes heard in the programs "Tales from the Outdoors", "Americana" and "Tall Tales"
readRead: The Dog and His Shadow
From The Bedtime Story Book

VideoVideo: Og - First Scientist by Mark Binder - for First Grade

7 min 28 sec Description: Who was the very first scientist? A caveman named Og. This story was presented before a group of first-graders, and was funded by a grant from the United States Department of Education.

VideoArt of Peace - Part 1 - Rosa Parks Story

Live recording of a portion of my "Art of Peace" program.
Note: the actual performance does not include the photo montage.

readEssay: Telling and Reading Stories with Kids
From "The Bed Time Story Book"
readFranz, Albert and Maria -- Three stories based on portraits in the RISD Museum 20th century Gallery.
This was a commissioned piece for the RISD Museum.

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Mark Binder

What is considered fun varies widely from age to age -- and community to community.
In a live setting, I adjust based on the audience.

That said, I've tried to find some things that different ages and groups will find amusing.