Episode 183: David Lynch Watch Series #5 (TWIN PEAKS, 1990-91)

That podcast you like is coming back in style! For the first time in Seat Struck history we're tackling a television series, as we deep dive into David Lynch and Mark Frost's TWIN PEAKS. Joining John and Curtis is an all-star panel of recurring guests: Simon Spiegel, Magill Foote, and Thomas Britt. We jumped right into discussion and covered a deep slate of topics, including: some notes on the production history of the show; how we were introduced to Twin Peaks; favourite characters; the iconic score; elements of the series which have aged well; the genre distinctions of "mystery" in Germany vs. North America; and many more.Next episode we will return to discuss TWISTER, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Want more Twin Peaks? Have no fear, we will be back for episodes on Fire Walk With Me and The Return in the upcoming months. TIME STAMPS00:00:00 Introduction (background on the show)00:11:04: TWIN PEAKS discussion kicks off 00:34:42 - Favourite characters on the show01:00:40 - Leland and Nadine chatter01:10:40 - Angelo Badalamenti and Julee Cruise's contributions01:21:26 - The "thesis" of Twin Peaks01:30:05 - Recurring directors; Twin Peaks growing popularity 01:50:00 - Show and tell of Twin Peaks memorabilia.02:09:04 - Quick mention of the finale02:12:44 - Our "scores"; closing thoughts02:18:21 What's coming up next?CREDITS AND PLUGSIntro: Audrey's Dance - Angelo BadalamentiMiddle: Twin Peaks scene from The SimpsonsOutro: Just You - Angelo Badalamenti (from Twin Peaks S2 E09)Dr. Spiegel's text on spoilers (THE FEAR OF KNOWING): https://www.rombach.de/shop/article/57304375/the_fear_of_knowing.htmlTommy and Curtis's forthcoming publications here:https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-dis-trusting-the-digital-world-in-imaginative-literature.htmlNew Tommy Britt publication here:https://discovery.researcher.life/article/sleeping-through-the-big-lebowski-sleep-dreams-and-rest-in-the-coen-brothers-films-and-jeff-bridges-music/491e641b97c735e585ac3d652e42704ehttps://www.magillfoote.com/Magill's produced podcast: https://www.trailwentcold.com/Magill and Grant's games store: https://taigainteractive.itch.io/Check out Magill's contributions on Rue Morgue magazine! https://rue-morgue.com/Check out Magill's wife's new book (The Widow's Charm): https://caitlynpaxson.com/https://johnnycakes.substack.comFollow John on Letterboxd—@johnnycakes91Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'https://curtisrunstedler.ca/Dr Curtis Reads: https://www.youtube.com/@curtisrunstedler