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    The Twist Podcast 322: Annual Spring Issue, New Letters from Jo, and Rick Interviews Courtney Bryan (Part 1)

    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.

    THIS WEEK’S SURVEY

    TAKE THE SURVEY

    Another spring is here. What to you want to do first?

    Get more active without the sweaters and thermals
    Garden, plant, walk in the grass, open the windows
    Clean out and start fresh (figuratively if not literally)
    Nothing — I like my routine as it is
    Wait impatiently for summer
    Something else (please say what in the comments)

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    The Twist Podcast 320: Tooth Worms, Best Climates to Live In, Terrible Texting and More

    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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    The Twist Podcast 318: Secrets of Greenland Revealed, Mark Loves Eat Clean, and Our New Twist Hit List

    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.