Master Storyteller, Author, Musician and Educator

Welcome to OddsBodkin.net. Please browse our shop, sample our free stories, get tickets to see Odds Bodkin perform live at a venue near you or learn how you can invite him to perform!

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A world of mp3 stories for all ages...

Legends, folktales, fairytales and epic myths told with voices, sound effects and music. For ages 4 to forever. Plus songs. Audio samples for everything! Listen before you buy.

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Odds travels across America and internationally performing and offering story-related programs and author visits. Invite him to your school or university, festival, museum or organization.

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Instruments and Sound Effects

Learn about the instruments and sound effects that Odds weaves into his stories.

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Original Instrumental Music

Explore Odds Bodkin's original music composed on a panoply of instruments...

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Programs & Education

Odds Bodkin provides a wide variety of programming for all audiences. Click on any of the icons below to get more information:

Empathy Shows
Elementary School
Middle & High School

 

College & University
The Odyssey
Festivals & Story Science

Performance Calendar

Want to see Odds Bodkin perform live? View the Odds Bodkin Calendar Feed & Get Tickets Here »


After a 2017 Odyssey: Belly of the Beast high school performance:

“Dear Odds,
This morning all of the students arrived to school absolutely gushing about yesterday’s performance. We were all absolutely captivated.
It was a magical and transportive experience. Thank you so much for giving us such a gift. We hope you will be able visit us again.”

-Megan Monaghan
Sacred Heart School
Greenwich, CT

 

Sample Instrument Sounds

Click on any of the following instruments to hear how they sound. Note: to stop playing, just move your mouse off the instrument.

Mastering the art of storytelling has been a lifelong pursuit for Odds and he has become a storyteller like no other. Not only does he tell captivating stories, but he sets them to music from multiple instruments (see the live instruments right here on this page!) but he also incorporates a wide variety of sound effects. His performances dazzle children, teens & adults alike. We hope to see you at a performance soon!