Episodios

  • The Twist Android News Sunday: Four Features, Two Clones, One Love
    Mar 29 2026

    If you've been listening to The Twist Podcast for any length of time, you know that Mark and Rick have opinions about things. Culture, politics, food, entertainment, the general state of the world as it lurches forward into whatever this era is going to be called when historians get around to naming it.

    So we did what any reasonable pair of podcasters would do: we cloned ourselves.

    Yes, really. Meet the android versions of Mark and Rick — same voices, same sensibilities, significantly less coffee dependency — and they're here every Sunday with The Twist Podcast: Android News Sunday Edition, your weekly roundup of everything worth knowing and a few things worth arguing about. Will we go weekly? If the interest is there and we can hire more robots.

    Each week we're covering four beats: culture, politics, food trends, and entertainment. Politics, because ignoring it hasn't been working out great for anyone. Culture, because it tells you more about where we're headed than the news does. Food trends, because you deserve to know that beef tallow is making a comeback and tiramisu is officially everywhere. And entertainment, because even in complicated times the shows we watch and the stories we tell matter.

    New episodes drop every Sunday. Find us wherever you've always found The Twist, same feed, no new subscriptions required.

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    8 m
  • The Twist Podcast 323: Arrival of the Androids, Fonthill Castle Fun Facts, and Courtney Bryan Talks AI (Interview Part 2)
    Mar 28 2026

    Mark and Rick are back with a packed episode. First we pull back the curtain on something new coming to The Twist, our Android News Edition, a dedicated midweek (for now) show where Mark and Rick's android selves plug into entertainment, food trends, politics, and culture.

    Then, step inside one of Pennsylvania's most extraordinary and eccentric landmarks: Fonthill Castle. Built by archaeologist and tile-maker Henry Chapman Mercer in the early 20th century, this concrete marvel in Doylestown is a labyrinth of rooms, passageways, and tiles, and it's full of secrets worth knowing before you visit (or even if you never do).

    Finally, Rick continues his conversation with Courtney Bryan in Part 2 of their fascinating interview.

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    51 m
  • The Twist Podcast 322: Annual Spring Issue, New Letters from Jo, and Rick Interviews Courtney Bryan (Part 1)
    Mar 21 2026

    Welcome to The Twist Podcast, Episode 322. Spring has officially arrived, and Mark and Rick are celebrating the season with a jam-packed episode. We kick things off with some springtime conversation — what's blooming, what's buzzing, and what's got us looking forward to warmer days ahead.

    Then it's time for the Twist Hit List, our own humble 'must' list, covering TV, films, books, food, and culture. Listener favorite Jo is back with a new Letter from Jo, with her trademark wisdom and humor. And in this week's featured interview Rick talks with Courtney Bryan for Part One of a wide-ranging conversation about artificial intelligence.

    All that and more on this week's The Twist. Subscribe, share, and join the conversation.

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    1 h y 1 m
  • The Twist Podcast 321: Fabulous Foot Massages, Philly Fun Times, and Rick Talks to Guns to Gardens
    Mar 13 2026

    Welcome to The Twist Podcast, Episode 321. Join co-hosts Mark and Rick as we adjust to the time change, check out Mark's trip to Philadelphia, hear Rick's interview with Guns to Gardens, and find out what listeners spend on their pets.

    Then we hear from friends and fans about where the climates they prefer to live in, from dry desert air to breezy coastal towns and everything in between.

    And finally, we dive into terrible texting habits and experiences, from relentless reminders to mysterious texters. "Who are you?" by the way.

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    1 h y 1 m
  • The Twist Podcast 320: Tooth Worms, Best Climates to Live In, Terrible Texting and More
    Feb 20 2026

    Welcome to The Twist Podcast, Episode 320. Join co-hosts Mark and Rick as we drill into the bizarre history of teeth, with tooth worms and contagious cavities.

    Then we hear from friends and fans about where the climates they prefer to live in, from dry desert air to breezy coastal towns and everything in between.

    And finally, we dive into terrible texting habits and experiences, from relentless reminders to mysterious texters. "Who are you?" by the way.

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    44 m
  • The Twist Podcast 319: Bad Bunny Banger, Travel Packing Tips, Vacation Recap and More
    Feb 15 2026

    This week on The Twist Podcast with Mark and Rick, we dance to Bad Bunny's tune, share listener suggestions for travel packing, and catch up with Mark after a whirlwind vacation. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and every angel's top ten playlist.

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    42 m
  • The Twist Podcast 318: Secrets of Greenland Revealed, Mark Loves Eat Clean, and Our New Twist Hit List
    Jan 24 2026

    This week on The Twist Podcast, we're serving up fun facts about Greenland that might surprise you (hint: it's way more interesting than just ice). We also recommend Eat Clean, a food delivery service that makes healthy meals easy and satisfying—no sad salads involved.

    Plus, we dive into our always-relatable "What Bugs Us" list, covering those everyday irritations that prove we're definitely not alone.

    Curious, funny, and opinionated as ever—Episode 318 brings facts, food, and friendly venting in one smart listen.

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    52 m
  • The Twist Podcast 317: Good News Roundup, AI Shaming, and Our Weekly Recommendations
    Jan 17 2026

    In Episode 317 of The Twist Podcast, co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose freshen the air with a good news roundup, a conversation about AI shaming, and our weekly recommendations for TV, books and culturee.

    We dig into why good news matters more than ever, how technology is shaping the way we judge ourselves and others, and what's worth your time right now if you're looking for something smart, entertaining, or just plain comforting. As always, the conversation is curious, candid, and just the right amount of off-the-rails.

    Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Audible, and wherever you listen to your favorite shows. If you enjoy the episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share—it really helps keep the conversation going.

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    53 m