Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast
A Holistic Twin Peaks Podcast: Annie Malone and Jessica Baxter analyze each episode of the seminal TV series in the context of the whole.
Episodes
On episode 36 of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast, we're sorting through Twin Peaks the Return: Part 5, "Case files." This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and Directed by David Lynch. It's best known for being the one where Dougie goes to work, and Mr. C gets his private phone call. Our special guest is professor Mike Miley, author of the new book, David Lynch's American Dreamscap...
On episode 35 of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast, we're reminiscing about Twin Peaks the Return: Part 4, "...brings back some memories." This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and Directed by David Lynch. It's best known for being the episode wherein Wally Brando stole our hearts, and Gordon Cole told those clown comics to fix their hearts or die. We Stan our trans ally. Special guests ...
A note from Baxter, co-host, producer, and editor of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast.
I had to pause working on Part 4 of The Return because, as I'm sure you know, David Lynch died today, the 16th of January. 2025.
David felt that numbers were always significant, so I looked up 16 and found this:
"16 is a powerful number that holds spiritual information about you and your destiny. Whi...
On episode 34 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks: The Return, Part Three - "Call for help." This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and directed by David Lynch. It originally aired May 22, 2017 on Showtime, along with Part Four. This episode is best known for Jade giving two rides.
We gather in the Red Room-inspired basement of returning guest, Krishane Jones, to explore suc...
On episode 33 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks: The Return, Part Two - "The stars turn and a time presents itself." This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and directed by David Lynch. It originally aired May 21, 2017 on Showtime, along with Part One. This episode is best known for the return of Laura Palmer. 25 years later, she is still dead (yet she lives). Also, she's got a n...
On episode 32 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks: The Return, Part One - "My log has a message for you." This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and directed by David Lynch. It originally aired May 21, 2017 on Showtime. This episode is best known for being the long-anticipated, much-rumored third season of Twin Peaks. It takes place 25 years after we left the real Dale Cooper in the lo...
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 understa...
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 ...
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 fr...
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...
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...
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&ap...
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.
Spe...
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...
On episode 23 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 15: "Slaves and Masters". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels and directed - rather infamously - by THE Diane Keaton. We maintain that it's one of the better episodes to deal with the hot mess of the two worst storylines, and it concludes them with gusto. Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore such...
On episode 22 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 14: "Double Play". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and directed by Uli Edel (Body of Evidence). It's best known as the one with a whole lot of time spent on the three most intolerable plots (James & Evelyn, Little Nicky, & Ben Horne's Civil War re-enactment), but it also delivers a very compelling horror vi...
On episode 21 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 13: "Checkmate". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and directed by Todd Holland. It's best known as the one where Jean Renault meets his end, and ladies (specifically Nadine and Denise) save the day! Special guest Matt Fisher of Ex-Rated Movies Podcast joins us to explore such mysteries as:
DOES anyone like the ...
On episode 20 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 12: "The Black Widow". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels and directed by Caleb Deschanel. It's best known as the one where Dougie dies and Denise and Audrey help Coop clear his name. For an episode that features Evelyn, James, and that Little Nicky business, it's surprisingly funny. Special guest Chr...
On episode 19 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 11: "Masked Ball". This episode was written by Barry Pullman and directed by Duwayne Dunham. It's best known as the one with the Milford Wedding and the introduction of DEA Agent Denise Bryson (David Duchovny)! Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to fawn over Denise and explore such mysteries as:
WHY are there so many ps...
On episode 18 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 10: "A Dispute Between Brothers". This episode was written by Tricia Brock and directed by Tina Rathborne. It's best known as the one with Leland's funeral and Coop's suspension from the FBI. Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore such mysteries as:
IS Sarah Palmer really OK?
COULD two people in lov...
Popular Podcasts
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.