{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Twist Podcast #314: So Long 2025, and a Rick Rose Interview with Rose Parade Host Mark Steines","description":"As 2025 heads for the exit, The Twist Podcast co-hosts Rick Rose and Mark McNease say a fond and farewell to the year that was, touching on pop culture, media moments, and our own post-holiday fun. Then Rick flips the camera for a special interview with Mark Steines, longtime television host and familiar face to millions as the on-air host of the Tournament of Roses Parade. Steines talks about what it\u2019s like guiding viewers through one of America\u2019s most iconic New Year\u2019s Day traditions, his career in television, and why the Rose Parade continues to capture hearts year after year. With loads of snap, crackle and pop culture, this episode of The Twist Podcast blends year-end reflections with a great celebrity interview\u2014perfect listening as we close the book on 2025 and start first-drafting the year ahead.  \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Topics include: \u2022 Saying goodbye to 2025 (with commentary) \u2022 Pop culture and media reflections \u2022 Behind-the-scenes stories from the Rose Parade \u2022 A candid conversation with Mark Steines  \ud83d\udc49 Subscribe, listen, and twist into the new year with us. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Twist Podcast with Mark and Rick","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/73154\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39541860\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39541860"}