The Twist Podcast

Author: Mark McNease

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.
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The Twist Podcast #312: Indiana Comes Through, Worst Words of 2025 Survey, and Ice Skating Fun Facts
Friday, 12 December, 2025

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 The Twist Podcast is a weekly podcast covering politics, culture, entertainment, language, and life, hosted by Mark McNease and Rick Rose, featuring smart conversation with a sharp edge and a sense of humor. 👉 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and on our YouTube channel (YouTube.com/@TheTwistPodcast. Follow and share!