Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

On episode 39 of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast, we're discussing Twin Peaks the Return: Part 78- "Gotta light?" This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and Directed by David Lynch. It's best known as being the most cinematic episode of television that ever aired, and for presenting a complex metaphor for the battle between the light and dark and the perpetuating horrors that America unleashed when we decided to play god. Christopher Nolan could never. 

Special guest Megan Metzger joins us to discuss how Twin Peaks started her on her journey to media obsession from a very young age, and to attempt to comprehend this Ulysses of television episodes. 

We explore such mysteries as: 

WHY does the M.C. say THE Nine Inch Nails?

WHERE exactly is Phillip Jeffries? 

WHAT is the real life inspiration for the Frog Moth?

PLUS: The astonishing marriage of practical and VFX behind the visceral terror of the bomb and the Woodsmen. 

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On episode 38 of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast, we're discussing Twin Peaks the Return: Part 7 - "There's a body alright." This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and Directed by David Lynch. It's best known as the one where we get to know Diane, find out what happened to Audrey, and watch a man sweep the floor of the road house for two and a half minutes. 

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with themes of sexual assault. 

Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore such mysteries as: 

HOW long has Diane been like this?

WHO is Mr. Strawberry?

ARE those really the missing pages from Laura's diary?

Plus: Douglas Jones moved like a cobra!

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On episode 31 of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast, we're diving headlong into the 1992 cinematic prequel, "Fire Walk With Me", written by Robert Engels and David Lynch, and directed by David Lynch. It was released to theaters August 28th, 1992 and flopped HARD. It had premiered at Cannes earlier that year, to the bafflement of audiences and most critics. A handful of European critics were pioneers of understanding the film for the masterpiece it is. Sheryl Lee and Ray Wise give everything they have to tell the story of Laura's final days. We also learn a little about Theresa Banks and the agents who mysteriously disappeared whilst investigating cases with the top secret designation: Blue Rose.

We did a tremendous amount of prep for this episode, including studying the lore of the Lodge Entities,  providing foot notes from The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer, and doing our best to understand The Coop Loop.  

Predictably, the discussion gets fairly heavy at times.
TRIGGER WARNINGS: for discussing Sexual Assault, Drug Abuse, and Incest.

But we also manage to have a little fun mining the moments of levity, heaping love onto some favorite characters (including Bobby and Carl), and reminiscing about when we first got to know Laura Palmer. As Amy overheard from some teenage girls in the bathroom of the Westfield New Jersey Mall Cinema in 1992, "there are some movies you just have to be an adult to understand". And even then, it takes some leg work.

Gobble... Gobble. Gobble. 

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On episode 30 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 23: "Beyond Life and Death". This episode was written by Mark Frost, Robert Engels, Harley Peyton, and David Lynch (uncredited). It was directed by David Lynch. This episode is best known for being the last episode of the original ABC series run, and for having the most frustrating cliffhanger in television history. Very special guest Leeni Ramadan joins us to explore such mysteries as:

WHAT is the significance of the Red Room decor?

WHY is Harry so uncommunicative with the guy who is trying to feed him?

WHERE are Gersten and Harriet Hayward? SERIOUSLY.

PLUS: How IS Annie?

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Roadhouse is proud to welcome: Leeni Ramadan! 

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On episode 29 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 21: "Miss Twin Peaks". This episode was written by Barry Pullman and directed by Tim Hunter (River's Edge). This episode is best known for taking place on the day of the Miss Twin Peaks Contest, which is apparently the ultimate local forum and also how Windom Earle will choose who to kidnap.

Matt Fisher and Ryan Weadon from Ex-Rated Movies Podcast help us explore such mysteries as:

WHY did Windom choose a burlap sack for spider transportation?

WHAT does Harry actually know, if anything?

HOW does it take Donna so long to connect to dots regarding her paternity?

PLUS: Nadine living her best life!

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On episode 28 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 20: "The Path to the Black Lodge". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels and directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal (who has previously directed a TV movie called "A Killing in a Small Town"). This episode is best known for hot couples interacting hotly, and Major Briggs revealing his biggest fear. Special guest, Michael Hayes, joins us to explore such mysteries as:

HOW does JJW pull off that brown-on-brown ensemble?

WHY isn't the Major scared sh*tless of going into the woods?

WHERE on the body is "Seattle"?

PLUS: A first time LVP! 

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On episode 27 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 19: "Variations on Relations". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and Mark Frost and directed by Jonathan Sanger (producer on The Elephant Man). This episode is best known for everyone gearing up for the Miss Twin Peaks Contest, Dick Tremayne's wine tasting, and Gordon Cole's (David Lynch) memorial last visit to the RR. 

We explore such mysteries as:

WHY are the men being so EXTRA?

HOW does everyone have such incredible aim?

WHAT makes everyone think that winning Miss Twin Peaks will change their lives?

PLUS: We both pick two unprecedented MVPs!

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On episode 26 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 18: "On the Wings of Love". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels and directed by Duwayne Dunham. This episode is best known for Gordon Cole's (David Lynch) myriad quotable lines. 

Special guest Cristina Barr of Paid in Puke Podcast joins us to explore such mysteries as:

WHAT is in Jones' ornate little bottle?

WHY is this episode named after a 1982 pop ballad?

WHAT is the best cure for a hangover?

PLUS: A deep dive into the portrayal of Annie Blackburn!

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On episode 25 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 17: "Wounds and Scars". This episode was written by Barry Pullman and directed by Madonna video visionary, James Foley, who brings his more conventional cinematic style to our favorite mountain town. This episode is best known for the hijinks that ensue at Ben Horne's Save the Pine Weasel Fundraiser and Fashion Show. 

Special guest Matt Findley joins us to explore such mysteries as:

HOW exactly are Norma and Annie related?

WHAT does it mean to whistle past the graveyard?

WHY is Coop being such a sliz to Harry about Josie, less than 24 hours after her sudden death?

PLUS: Breaking down the palpable chemistry between Audrey and Jack.

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On episode 24 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 16: "The Condemned Woman". This episode was written by Tricia Brock and directed  by Lesli Linka Glatter. Brock and Glatter had the unenviable task of bidding adieu to Josie and James, and they rise to the occasion, with a well-written script, and solid direction. Special guest Ryan Weadon of Ex-Rated Movies Podcast joins us to explore such mysteries as:

WHERE, oh where, is Doc Hayward?

IS it actually romantic to call someone "the love of your life" when you're only in your early thirties?

WHO is that mysterious woman in the bright blue dress?

And of course...

WHAT HAPPENED TO JOSIE?!

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