In Britain this week, sharing a podium with their host, David Cameron, Britain's prime minister, the two men beamed, clasped hands and pledged what Mr Cameron called "an unprecedented level of co-operation".
The only drama came for the bottom of the podium, where the host Brits overcame the Russians on the final rotation to win a team medal for the first time ever at a world championship.
Fox News briefly cut to show video of the president taking the podium, while the hosts continued talking about the media coverage of Boston.
MICHAEL KEANE is not sure if any New Yorker, however brash and ill-mannered, feels comfortable walking into a restaurant, past the host's podium and into the outdoor seating area, sitting down at a table set with silverware and unwrapping a brown bag lunch.
Not only will fans get to watch Sebastian Vettel tear up the track in his quest for yet another podium finish, it will also host Metallica's and Lady Gaga's first Indian performances.
"It is my honor to hereby launch and begin the 2016 Republican National Hungry for Power Games!" Colbert shouted at the podium, dressed like Hunger Games host Caesar Flickerman, according to an audience-shot YouTube video posted Sunday night.
Spicer, along with his trusty podium, rolled onto the stage during host Stephen Colbert's monologue. .
MH The Brits host, taking charge of the podium for the final time, offered his traditional blend of bumptiousness and self satisfaction.
Ted Koppel, the legendary newscaster and host of "Nightline," took the podium on that memorable day.
The corporate money raised by the host committee pays for erecting the podium, building the skyboxes and media centers, renting the arena and putting up all the internal decorations, including the balloon drop.
When the shuffle format was introduced, the Hot Seats and corresponding monitors were replaced with a single podium, and as a result, the contestant and host stand throughout the game and are also able to walk around the stage.
