The Twist Podcast

The Twist is a weekly podcast co-hosted by Mark McNease and Rick Rose that focuses on news, culture, politics, and current topics. The show is LGBT-centric, with irreverence and the co-hosts' interaction as its center.

The Twist Podcast #182: Florida Goes Dark, Subreddit Foot Longs, M is for Malaise, and the Week in Headlines

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we consider Florida's MAGA remake, hang out with the Reddit trolls, express the general malaise settling across the land, and offer up our weekly Twist Tops, headlines and listicles.

01-26
51:27

The Twist 2.0 #7: “Dead Man Walking“

Episode 7 contains a serious discussion regarding the death penalty is framed by more humorous chit chat on topics like embroidered denim shirts, millenial’s 2 word response for the baby boomer generation, and one venue’s ban on cell phone use. SPOILER ALERT: A review of DOCTOR SLEEP has Rick oversharing and Q giving the movie a not very favorable review.

11-18
45:51

The Twist Podcast #58 Feel Good Edition: Bitter in the House, Out and Angry, and Age is Just a Death Sentence

Welcome to show #58 of the Twist Podcast. Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the headlines, awards snubs (will we ever learn?), the attempted erasure of queer people, and age as a downer.  Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and right here at The Twist Podcast page. Copyright 2018 MadeMark Publishing

03-07
34:05

The Twist Podcast #279: The True Colors Post-Election WTF America Tour

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose for our first post-apocalyptic "Are you serious, America?" show where we shake off the sads, hold our heads high and keep going. To paraphrase Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, "You come for my people, you come through The Twist."

11-15
48:18

The Twist Podcast #278: Pre-Apocalypse Twist Election Special, Featuring the End Times Dancers!

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose for our last podcast before the most important election since humans came out of the trees! Top news, fun recommendations, and our very own End Times Dancers, with guest appearances by our invisible interns and non-existent sponsors.

11-01
43:46

The Twist Podcast #277: Masque of the Red Hats, Crossfire Hurricanes, and the Joker 2 Flames Out

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we podcast from "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," sad-sigh at the meltdown of Gaga's Joker 2, and do a little weather control for the fun of it.

10-11
47:14

The Twist Podcast #276: October At Last, Pumpkin Spice Everything, and We're Almost Done with This Election!

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we welcome October with open arms and sweaters, consider the all-purpose pumpkin spice, and start the countdown to getting past this election.

10-04
48:11

The Twist Podcast #275: Springfield and the New Klux Klan, Twist Recommendations, and the Week in Horrendous Headlines

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we say a prayer for Springfield, Ohio, offer up some tasty Twist recommendations, and once again wade into the headline sludge.

09-20
37:04

The Twist Podcast #274: Kamala Slays It, Taylor Plays It, and the Week In Harrowing Headlines

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as offer our post-debate analysis, marvel at another Taylor Swift takedown, and scan the week in headlines.

09-13
36:38

The Twist Podcast #273: Sweet September Temps, Hijacked Heroes, and the Countdown Begins

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we welcome the cool temps of September, give our review of the Arlington film shoot, and bite our nails as we head toward November.

09-06
40:22

The Twist Podcast #272: New Jersey Fun Facts, Kamalot Rising, and Wisconsin Gets Its Blue Back

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we run down some fun facts for Jersey, choose our outfits for the Harris inauguration, and breathe a sigh of relief at the return of Wisconsin.

08-16
40:02

The Twist Podcast #271: Killer Cat Ladies, Joe the Giant, and the Irresistible Charm of Clickbait

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we try on our Cat Ladies for Kamala T-shirts, salute President Biden and and his astonishing successes, and marvel at the continued temptations of clickbait.

08-02
41:06

The Twist Podcast #270: Biden Bows Out, Kamala Kills It, and the Church of the Golden Ear

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we practice saying 'President Kamala Harris,' salute Joe Biden, American giant, say no thanks to the Golden Temple of Trump, and have some fun.

07-26
34:36

The Twist Podcast #269: Adam Shiv, Clooney Tunes, and the Triumph of Fear

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take bets on the Bidenstakes, say good riddance to corporate America, and reject the politics of surrender.

07-19
42:24

The Twist Podcast #268: Indecision 2024, Return of the Monarchy, and an Interview with ‘Where Do Gays Retire?’ Podcast Host Mark Goldstein

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as weigh in on the Biden boondoggle, consider our options under the coming monarchy, and dig an interview with 'Where Do Gay's Retire?' podcast host Mark Goldstein.

07-09
53:40

The Twist Podcast #267: Proud AF End of June Rainbows Everywhere Edition

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we say goodbye to another June, wave our rainbow flags high, and stay the course.

06-28
48:17

The Twist Podcast #266: Back from the Cruise, Upside Down SCOTUS, and Memorial Day Musings

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we talk cruise recollections, upside down Supreme Court justices, and remember the meaning of Memorial Day. 

05-27
37:23

The Twist Podcast #265: Guest Co-Host Susie Hobson Joins Rick to Talk Fallon's 10th Anniversary, Dating After 50, and Churro Dipped Ice Cream Cones

Join special guest co-host Susie Hobson with Rick Rose as Mark takes off for a cruise. Susie and Rick share their thoughts on Jimmy Fallon's 10 years with the Tonight Show, dating after 50, and churro dipped ice cream cones.

05-15
48:08

The Twist Podcast #264: Injectable Youth, Carnival in the Court, and John Connolly's Charlie Parker Thriller #21

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we assail the myth of abortion tourism, consider the pros and cons of reverse aging, and recommend author John Connolly's newest Charlie Parker Thriller, 'The Instruments of Darkness.'

05-10
50:22

The Twist Podcast #263: Guest Co-Host Susie Hobson Joins Rick Live from Madison, WI!

Big thanks to Susie Hobson, longtime friend of Rick's and the show's, for filling in with co-host duties while Mark keeps his sprained ankle elevated on the couch. Susie's a natural at the mic, and brings her own brand of rise and shine to the recording booth - live from Madison! Fasten your headphones for an engrossing and entertaining chat between two old friends ... sound familiar?

05-03
55:15

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