The Twist Podcast
242 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe 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.
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The Twist's People of the Year
December 21, 2019 00:37 - 39 minutes - 53.5 MBJust in time for everyone's holiday travels, first annual The Twist People of the Year! Q and Rick announce their picks for people of the year in various categories such sports, social justice and entertainment to name a few. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyful Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year!
The Twist 2.0 #9: “Exorcisms, NOT Just a Practice of the Past"
December 09, 2019 17:04 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBIt’s almost Christmas and on this episode, your hosts Q and Rick cheer on those fighting against inequality in the workplace, discuss the Twist Christmas list, television-stars social media squalls, exorcisms, Willie Nelson’s new leaf, and much more. Yes, it’s quite the podcast so fasten your seatbelts and come along for the ride!
The Twist Christmas List
November 30, 2019 06:13For those of you struggling to come up with gift ideas for Christmas, Q & Rick have got you covered! For the next 24 days, your favorite podcast hosts 😉, will provide you with gift ideas (under $100) for your family & Friends! There are 24 days until Christmas, and this gift is ideal for that traveling yogi in your life. YOGO created a solid travel yoga mat to address the problems of portability, and sustainability facing yogis worldwide. YOGO believes that the objects in your life shou...
The Twist 2.0 #8: “Don't Fat Shame Me Bro"
November 27, 2019 19:24 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBPre-Thanksgiving celebrations begin with Q &Rick, alongside their first feline studio audience member Leo! In this episode, they discuss movies in the making, man-made diamonds, perfume for your 4 legged friends, and Bill Maher’s call to bring back public fat shaming. You’ll hear more about that, and much more, after listening to this week’s episode, “Don’t Fat Shame Me Bro.” Bill Maher's Fudge Report (Fat Shaming) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm4TAdiEFn0
The Twist 2.0 #7: “Dead Man Walking“
November 18, 2019 20:14 - 45 minutes - 63 MBEpisode 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.
The Twist 2.0 #6: “Z Nation“
November 02, 2019 19:34 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBYour hosts Q and R (that’s Rick) step it up and take their podcast on the road and expand their studio audience. Listen in as the duo chat with their guests about Gen Z in the workplace, the challenges of farming in America and the McRib: yes or no? And so much more.
The Twist 2.0 #5: "The Great Divide"
October 18, 2019 19:12 - 58 minutes - 81 MBOur guest Chera, shares the findings on millennials, the first generation to be divided by type: the Mega-lennials and the Me-lennials. We chat up sperm donors, flavored chips, being “sober-curious” and offer our first in holiday gift ideas: the Rosa Park Barbie and Jesus Sneakers. Further Reading: "Since Last Show" Las Vegas: The MOB Museum Downtown https://themobmuseum.org "Dude, Really?!" "Oregon Man Sues Sperm Bank" Oregon doctor says his donated sperm was use...
The Twist 2.0 #4: “Silver Singles, Know It Alls and Name Droppers.”
October 04, 2019 13:24 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBThe title says it all. Join your hosts Q and Rick as they address these topics and more including, debunking generational myths. Further Reading: “Since Last Show” San Diego: Modern Times Brewery http://www.moderntimesbeer.com/about San Diego Zoo https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/attractions La Jolla https://www.lajolla.com/article/la-jolla-cove-seals-8-things-need-know-before-visiting/ “Generational Myth” Millennials are lazy https://www.forbes.com/sites/...
The Twist 2.0 #03: "Kids Playing Contact Sports: Risk or Reward?"
September 20, 2019 12:15 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBIn episode 3, Q and Rick recap their recent travel adventures and Rick’s new movie debut, talk queer tagged trucks and airplane etiquette, and debate the pros and cons of childhood sports. Curious yet? Tune in and weigh in—we want to hear what you think! Further Reading: Ellicott City https://wtop.com/howard-county/2019/07/ellicott-city-weathers-rain-as-permanent-flood-fixes-progress/ Santa Convention https://santagathering.com/about-us/ The Queer who Cried Wolf https:/...
The Twist 2.0 #02: “‘I do’ Sounds Better After 30”
September 09, 2019 20:53 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBQ and Rick discuss why Millennials have a better track record than Baby Boomers when it comes to holy matrimony, take on early Halloween and Hostess flavored coffees, and debate the fist bump vs. the hand shake--of course this is all while sipping their favorite beer!
The Twist 2.0 #01: In The Beginning...
August 30, 2019 17:32 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBJoin Rick Rose and his new host Q for their first podcast which bridges the generational gap between an old guy Baby Boomer and a hip Millennial. Or will they prove there really isn't much of a gap, as they chat their way through today's hot topics? A "Whopper" of a fire in the Amazon, mustard ice cream or just plain vanilla? Ads about heinies and Revenge Porn. Learn what really gets Q fired up on Gear Grinders (note to restaurateurs, don't change your menu!) and hear Rick's views about g...
The Twist Podcast #102: Passing the Twisted Torch
August 22, 2019 14:18 - 25 minutes - 59 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose for our final Twist as a team. I'll be handing over the co-hosting duties to Qiuana Brown, hereafter known to you as Q. She was a guest on a recent podcast and she ROCKS! I had so much fun talking to her, and I know she's going to be awesome as Rick's new co-host on The Twist Podcast 2.0. They'll be blasting out their first episode very soon. Listen in as Rick and I, friends of over 30 years, podcasters for 8, and collaborators on many things togeth...
The Twist Podcast #101: He's Not My Type, Kid-Friendly Cages, The L Word Returns, and the Week in Headlines
June 27, 2019 10:58 - 34 minutes - 78.5 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at kid-friendly cages, the return of The L Word, a stop at the Gossip Garage, and the week in headlines.
The Twist Podcast #100: Podcast Party! Plus Louisville Highlights, Rocketmania, Pride-palooza and So Much More
June 12, 2019 14:13 - 46 minutes - 107 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we celebrate our 100th episode of The Twist Podcast! We'll check out some Louisville highlights, reviews of Rocketman and more, a trip to the Gossip Garage, and of course our own very prideful take on Pride Month.
The Twist Podcast #99: Thongs of Summer, Disparities in Healthcare, Gossip Garage, and the Week in Headlines
May 29, 2019 13:49 - 44 minutes - 101 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at inappropriate summer apparel, racial disparities in women's reproductive healthcare, movie recommendations, the Gossip Garage, and this week's headlines.
The Twist Podcast #98: Roe on the Brink, Notable Grads, the Gossip Garage, and the Week in Headlines
May 21, 2019 14:05 - 42 minutes - 96.2 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the attack on Roe, notable graduations, drag bans, the Gossip Garage, and this week's headlines.
The Twist Podcast #97: GOT Betrays the Queen, Japan's Vanishing Babies, Gossip Garage, and Remembering Stephanie Mott
May 15, 2019 14:07 - 45 minutes - 105 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at Game of Thrones' crazy b*tch trope, Japan's vanishing babies, our new Gossip Garage segment, Twisted headlines, and remembering Stephanie Mott.
The Twist Podcast #96: Go Sleepy Joe, Salt Lake City Sensations, and the Week in Headlines
April 30, 2019 21:37 - 33 minutes - 77 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at Sleepy Joe Biden and his chances in the ring, a review of sensational Salt Lake City, this week's Twist List, and the week in headlines.
The Twist Podcast #95: Insane Trump Posse, Gilligan Forever, The Twist List, and the Week in Headlines
April 24, 2019 13:35 - 42 minutes - 98.3 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the Trumpy Horror Picture Show, the enduring magnificence of Gilligan's Island, a podcast recommendation for Fagsy Malone, and the week in headlines.
The Twist Podcast #94: Queer and Disabled, the GOP Puts a Hit on Omar, Bernie Scores a TKO, and the Week in Headlines
April 17, 2019 13:45 - 43 minutes - 98.7 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the Trump-led hit on Ilhan Omar, being queer and disabled, Bernie's Fox debate bash, and the week in headlines.
The Twist Podcast #93: Messing with Texas, We Heart #AOC, Let's Play Yes or No, and the Week in Headlines
April 10, 2019 13:49 - 41 minutes - 95 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at Texas' hate-a-palooza, what to love about Alexadria Ocasio-Cortez, our new 'Yes or No' fun feature, the Twist List, and the week in headlines.
The Twist Podcast #92: Sweet on Mayor Pete, Conversion Therapy Con, the Twist List, and the Week in Headlines
April 03, 2019 13:56 - 45 minutes - 104 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at Mayor Pete Buttigieg, the con of conversion therapy, our new Twist List, and the week in headlines.
The Twist Podcast #91: Binary Blues, Facebook Snitches, Fabulous Farmers Markets, and the Week in Headlines
March 20, 2019 12:43 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at coming out as binary, the Facebook police, fabulous farmers markets, and the week in headlines.
The Twist Podcast #90: Lent to Listicles, Nutty Rightwing Judges, and the Week in Headlines
March 13, 2019 21:59 - 45 minutes - 103 MBLISTEN FOR MARCH'S WORD OF THE MONTH! Be the third person to identify the word and win an Amazon $25 gift card. Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at Trump's Bible book signing, trends in Lent, rightwing nutjob judges, and the week in headlines. NEW AT THE TWIST: You can now subscribe directly to The Twist Podcast for a handy email with each new show AND GET A FREE COPY of the fan-fave murder mystery 'Black Cat White Paws: A Maggie Dahl Mystery' when you do!
The Twist Podcast #89: Methodist Madness, Cohen Calamity, #MAGA Meltdown, and the Week in Headlines
February 27, 2019 14:30 - 31 minutes - 71.2 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the coming schism in the Methodist Church, Michael Cohen's last stand, MAGA reactionaries, and the week in headlines. NEW THIS WEEK: You can now subscribe directly to The Twist Podcast for a handy email with each new show. AND GET A FREE COPY of the fan-fave murder mystery Black Cat White Paws: A Maggie Dahl Mystery when you do! Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Castbox, Spotify, and TheTwistPodcast. com...
The Twist Podcast #88: FEBRUARY GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY! Plus: Top 5 National Emergency Wish List, Snowmobile Nation, and the Week in Headlines
February 20, 2019 14:44 - 41 minutes - 95.1 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we share our listeners' top 5 national emergency wish list, discover the best places to snowmobile, and take a Twisted look at the week in headlines. NEW THIS MONTH: Win a $25 Amazon gift certificate by being the first listener to identify our Word of the Day and email it to us at: TheTwistPodcast @ Outlook.com! We'll be offering this giveaway each month only on The Twist.
The Twist Podcast #87: How to Pronounce Buttigieg, Trump Gets His Wail, When in Wyoming, and the Week in Headlines
February 13, 2019 13:34 - 44 minutes - 103 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we learn how to pronounce Democratic contenders' names, Pelosi's curtain counter-offer, travel spots in Wyoming, and the week in headlines.
The Twist Podcast #86: Ghosts of Neverland, Super Blah LIII, SOTU Low Points, and the Week in Headlines
February 06, 2019 14:39 - 50 minutes - 116 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the dark legacy of Neverland, the most mediocre Super Bowl ever, Pelosi's SOTU clap back, and the week in headlines.
The Twist Podcast #85: Pelosi Enters the Ring, Oscar Noms Announced, and the Week in Headlines
January 22, 2019 17:23 - 46 minutes - 106 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose for our first podcast of 2019 as we talk about Nancy Pelosi's long knives, the just-announced Oscar noms, and another crazy week in headlines.
The Twist Podcast #84: Another Christmas Gone, the Year in Review, and The Twist Predictions for 2019
December 26, 2018 15:18 - 38 minutes - 87.7 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we talk about another Christmas come and gone, the year in review, and what to dread in 2019.
The Twist Podcast #83: The Grinch Who Stole Healthcare, Childhood Smell Tests, and the Week in Headlines
December 19, 2018 14:08 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we talk about the judge who struck down healthcare, candles that smell like kids' memories, and the week in Twisted headlines.
The Twist Podcast #82: AIDS at 35, Silence Equals Facebook, CASA is for Caring, and the Week in Headlines
December 05, 2018 15:03 - 53 minutes - 122 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we talk about AIDS at 35, the silence of the Facebooks, CASA cares, and the week in Twisted headlines.
The Twist Podcast #81: Hideous Christmas Playlists, Thanks for the Genocide, and the Week in Headlines
November 28, 2018 14:58 - 49 minutes - 112 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we talk about the Christmas song onslaught, Thanksgiving as turkeys and Native Americans might see it, and the week in Twisted headlines. Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Castbox and TheTwistPodcast.com. Subscribe to the podcasts HERE. Comments, questions or suggestion to: TheTwistPodcast @ Outlook.com Copyright 2018 MadeMark Publishing
The Twist Podcast #80: Hashtag Colonoscopy, Weirdest Town and City Names, and the Week in Headlines
November 14, 2018 14:36 - 47 minutes - 110 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we talk about the importance of colonoscopies, endoscopies and preventive care, weirdest town, city and place names, and the week in headlines. Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Castbox and TheTwistPodcast.com. Comments, questions or suggestion to: TheTwistPodcast @ Outlook.com Copyright 2018 MadeMark Publishing
The Twist Podcast #79: Blue Skies After the Midterms
November 07, 2018 14:48 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we talk about the midterm election results, a renewed hope for sanity in governance, and the week in headlines.
The Twist Podcast #78: Red Caboose Motel, Fort Collins Cool, and Trolling the White House Lawn
October 31, 2018 13:50 - 46 minutes - 106 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we talk about Halloween, The Red Caboose Motel, Fort Collins cool, President Troll, and the week in headlines. #redcaboosemotel #travel #twistpodcast #fortcollinsCO #lgbtnews Copyright 2018 MadeMark Publishing
The Twist Podcast #77: Cat Whispering, Art Houses of the Gods, and Headlong to the Midterms
October 17, 2018 17:50 - 31 minutes - 72 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we talk about cat behavior (and a behaviorist), fabulous art houses you must visit, Horseface Nation, and the final rush to the midterms.
The Twist Podcast #76: Lambertville's Halloween Showdown, the Louisiana Film Prize, and Susan Collins Self-Destructs
October 10, 2018 15:16 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we share reviews of Lambertville, New Jersey's epic Halloween showdown, the Louisiana Film Prize, and a dip into politics with Susan Collins destroying any hint of a legacy.
The Twist Podcast #75: Cruising Part II (Oh, Canada), Falling for Wisconsin, and Trump's New Low With a MAGA Laugh Track
October 03, 2018 21:23 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we share more reviews of a Canadian cruise, enjoying a spectacular fall in Wisconsin, and Trump's new low with a MAGA laugh track.
The Twist Podcast #74: The Cruise Life, Miss National Sweetheart, Oktoberfest in Wisconsin, and America's Supreme Side Show
September 26, 2018 14:01 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we share reviews of a Canadian cruise, happenings in Madison WI, the National Sweetheart Pageant, and the Brett Kavanaugh Sideshow.
The Twist Podcast #73: Binary Shaming, Public Grooming on the N Train, and Omarosa, Evil Genius
August 22, 2018 14:08 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the headlines, the rise of binary shaming, makeup application as public grooming, and the evil genius that is Omarosa.
The Twist Podcast #72: Midterm Blue, Frenemy of the People, and Living the RV Dream
August 08, 2018 23:07 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the headlines, scan the horizon for that blue wave, discuss the free press, and dream about life as an RV trip. Copyright 2018 MadeMark Publishing
The Twist Podcast #71: The Twist eBook Giveaway, Queen Elizabeth Snaps, 'Pose' Strikes a Chord, and Prepping for PrEP
July 25, 2018 13:49 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the headlines, dig the royal shade (it's all in the brooch), appreciate the greatness of Pose, and discuss PrEP and #AIDS2018Live. Also, we're giving away Kindle copies of 'Black Cat White Paws: A Maggie Dahl Mystery' to the first 8 listeners who email us at TheTwistPodcast @ Outlook.com About Black Cat White Paws: In Black Cat White Paws, recently widowed Maggie Dahl finds herself faced with challenges on all fronts: life alo...
The Twist Podcast #70: Calling Dolly Parton, Baby Jails, Miss America Meltdown, and Our Secret Agent President
July 09, 2018 14:14 - 38 minutes - 87.9 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the headlines, consider who we'd like to play us, America's newest baby jails, the great Miss America meltdown, and Trump's KGB handler comes to the White House.
The Twist Podcast #69: Millennial Malaise, Fascist Emojis, and America Makes Child Abuse Great Again
June 25, 2018 21:35 - 39 minutes - 90.3 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the headlines, shrinking prospects for millennials, 'F' is for fascist, and America's current fondness for abusing migrant children.
The Twist Podcast Great Edition: Great Healthcare for Nobody, Great Changes at Miss America, and America Makes Russia Great Again
June 11, 2018 14:03 - 35 minutes - 80.4 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the headlines, GOP glee at destroying healthcare for millions, changes at Miss America, Russia rising, and terror for the entire family at the border.
The Twist Podcast #67: Survival Pride, the Positive Life, and America Gets a Monarchy
June 04, 2018 14:13 - 37 minutes - 84.9 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we twist the headlines, take a look at Pride in the age of Trump, living poz-itively, and the arrival of an American monarchy. Copyright 2018 MadeMark Publishing
The Twist Podcast #66: Home Advantage, Royal Condoms, and Europe Turns Its Face Away
May 21, 2018 13:30 - 38 minutes - 87.1 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we twist the headlines, take a look at the importance of home, a peek at those Royal Condoms, and Europe's wake-up call.
The Twist Podcast #65: White Coffee Madness, Attack of the Theocrats, and No More Senior Moments
May 14, 2018 13:50 - 35 minutes - 81.7 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we twist the headlines, take a look at the white hot white coffee trend, the evangelical attack on all things trans, and dropping the senior moments.
The Twist Podcast #64: Gays Gone By, Fantastic Parasites, and Equality Gets Benched
April 29, 2018 16:45 - 32 minutes - 74.2 MBJoin co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we twist the headlines, take a look at some upcoming parasites, the assault on equality, and a wistful remembrance of gays past.