Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose for our take on the Kennedy Center desecration. From there we lean into the lighter side of the season with a spirited list of the worst holiday movies ever made, celebrating classic clunkers and festive films that missed the mark. The episode culminates in an engaging interview with Herbie J. Pilato, acclaimed pop culture historian and author, who joins Rick to talk classic television, celebrity legacies, media nostalgia, and why decades-old shows continue to resonate in today's streaming-dominated landscape.

In this episode of The Twist Podcast, co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose take on politics, culture, and everyday absurdities with their trademark irreverence and personal spin. From unexpected political backbone in Indiana to linguistic crimes we're ready to retire, Episode #312 delivers commentary, humor, and a few surprises.

The hosts congratulate Indiana's senators for finally showing a spine, roll out a new "Worst Words of 2025" survey featuring the phrases you never want to hear again in 2026, and cool things down with fun facts about ice skating you probably didn't know. As always, the conversation blends cultural commentary, politics, entertainment, and personal observations into one twisted take on the world.

In this episode:

• Indiana politics and a rare moment of accountability
• The Worst Words of 2025 survey (and why we're done with them)
• Ice skating fun facts and surprising history
• Culture, language, humor, and personal reflections

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NOTE FOR VIDEO: Hang on till the 7 minute mark for full-screen view. Our IT department is still learning. Join Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we try out our fun Christmas hats, offer up the holiday survey results, and have a good time in the face of grim realities.

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Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we shout to piggies everywhere (never be quiet!), check out some fun Thanksgiving facts (Jefferson was not a fan), and check in with Emma Zoe Lyons on the John Candy documentary.

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we record at our new afternoon time slot, chat about the Epstein coverup, stan on Frankenstein, and offer up a brand new survey!

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we bask in electoral victory, say what bugs us, and recommend Jennifer Lawrence's new flick and the Nashville Tenors' amazing vocals.

Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as Mark podcasts from his Royal Caribbean cabin on the highest of the high holidays - Halloween! Thare are a lot scarier things out there these days.