• The Twist Podcast

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

    January 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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  • DEVIL'S WOOD AUDIO,  NEW

    ‘Devil’s Wood’ Cover Survey, PLUS Listen to Chapter 1: Sticks and Stones

    January 19, 2026 /

    I’m 10 chapters into my new book, Devil’s Wood, about a cursed and ancient walking stick that brings ruin to anyone who posseses it. But why? Where did it come from? Who made it? And can the evil in the Devil’s wood be stopped?

    HELP ME CHOOSE A COVER! TAKE THE SURVEY HERE (limited to 40 responses). Cover on the left? Cover on the right? A combination of the two, or start over?

    And now …. I'll be publishing the audio version of one chapter each week, right here at mamcnease.com/. You can check back every week, or SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK, On the Write Path With Mark McNease, where I’ll be sharing it with my subscribers every Monday.

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  • The Twist Podcast

    The Twist Podcast 317: Good News Roundup, AI Shaming, and Our Weekly Recommendations

    January 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 culture.

    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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  • The Twist Podcast

    A Twist Podcast Bonus Interview with Audiobook Narrator Daniela Acitelli

    January 14, 2026 /


    I had the pleasure of interviewing audiobook narrator and friend Daniela Acitelli, whose narration of three of my books is a highlight of the audiobook experience for me. We talked about her craft, her journey, and her life as an American ex-pat in London.

    Daniela is an accomplished voice actor and narrator whose work is defined by clarity, emotional intelligence, and an instinctive feel for story.

    What truly sets Daniela apart is her versatility and respect for the author’s voice. She approaches each project as a collaboration, shaping tone and character with care while remaining faithful to the intent of the material. She’s as much as part of my books now as the characters themselves. Listen in to our casual conversation.

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