Meanwhile: A Twin Peaks Podcast

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 13, "What story is that, Charlie?" We're back for the final leg of TWIN  PEAKS: THE RETURN. Dan and Eric talk about the lovelorn, arm wrestling, Seventh Heaven, Justice, Just Us (You and I), Mormon Jokes, great casting, materialism, living inside dreams, and more.  Part 13 was directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.  Sources: Meanwhile EP - Hooks for Feet - https://hooksforfeet.bandcamp.com/album/meanwhile Pre-order The Machine is Broken  - Jared Sarnie / Fieldmouse Press - https://www.jaredsarnie.com/ David Lynch's 2017 Comic-Con Message - Twin Peaks on Showtime - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMN2l62Vbus David Lynch and Sherilyn Fenn discuss her role - The Man with the Gray Elevated Hair - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl-nLSw7gkQ&t=1140s Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

On today's episode of MEANWHILE, Eric's talking to Robert Engels. Bob was a writer and producer on the original TWIN PEAKS series writer, co-wrote TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME with David Lynch, wrote and produced ON THE AIR from Mark Frost and David Lynch, and a lot more. He talked to me about all of that including some unrealized projects he and David Lynch had worked on over the years. So grab a pack of smokes and meet me under the "No Smoking" sign.  Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

This week on MEANWHILE, Eric's taking a breather by doing more work. This time out, everybody wins, because he gets to talk to the great DANA GOULD!  Stand up, Writer, Actor, Creator. He’s been involved in so many things I adore through his career from the Ben Stiller Show to the Simpsons to Hanging with Dr Z. We sat down and talked for about 2 hours. We cover some Twin Peaks and Lynch related items, including his connections to multiple members of the cast, plus we dive into other aspects of his career over the years. Like our other interviews, there will be a bonus episode over on our Patreon. So grab your favorite easy chair, put on a pair of comfortable headphones and hope for the best. You can keep up with Dana over at his website: https://www.danagould.com/ Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast    

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 12, "Let's rock." Today on MEANWHILE, Dan and Eric are talking about splitting atoms, cigarettes, turkey jerky, Ben's office mural, Billy Zane, Eric's mispronunciations, and a whole lot more. Part 12 was directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.  Sources: The Killer Whale in the Room - David Titterington, 25YearsLaterSite.com - https://25yearslatersite.com/2024/02/29/the-killer-whale-in-the-room/ Slice of Lynch - DVD and BluRay Extras - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp9uS9HgIsI John Thorne's post on BlueSky - @thornewip.bsky.social  = https://bsky.app/profile/thornewip.bsky.social/post/3mgg5smiv422i David Lynch Tribute at IFC Center (Justin Theroux, Naomi Watts, Scott Coffey)  - The Lasser Cast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRCiavNvbho Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 11, "There's fire where you are going." On this episode of MEANWHILE, we are talking about parents and their children, guns, the Love Boat, Robert Frost, Hawk's Map, the Woodsman, and a lot more. Part 11 was directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.  Sources: Twin Peaks star Kyle MacLachlan on working with David Lynch | BFI in Conversation  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE29rkvbyLY “Why is time different on different planets?”  - Brian Cox Honesty Box - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L3Vj56ftWM The Sopranos, “Proshai, Livushka” - David Chase, Timothy Van Patten - https://play.hbomax.com/show/818c3d9d-1831-48a6-9583-0364a7f98453 Tom Hanks on The Love Boat - Primetimer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXf1cgwrYrU Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 10, "Laura is the one." Today on Meanwhile we are diving head first into Part 10. We're talking about Johnny's talking bear, Candie's weather knowledge, Lynch's master of the love scene, CEO's eating crappy food, and more. Plus a listener cracks the source of the Fireman's phonograph.  Part 10 was directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.  Sources: Impressions — The Man With the Gray Elevated Hair  - Jason S. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl-nLSw7gkQ Twin Peaks Unwrapped: Interview with Mark Frost on the Final Dossier - Twin Peaks Unwrapped - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWCeJ27_DU&t=477s Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 9, "This is the chair." Our Part 9 show is PACKED.  On this episode of MEANWHILE, we're talking Jack Rabbit's Palace, Sky Ferreira,  TheSearchForTheZone.com, and two and a half Coopers. Plus some listener mail, a call for a correction, and a Secret History of Twin Peaks podcast companion recommendation. Part 9 was directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.  Sources: David Lynch gives a profound description of Transcendental Meditation  - Mark Heath - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4mTxm9sQg0 The Search for the Zone Website - Wayback Machine - https://web.archive.org/web/20200127211247/http://thesearchforthezone.com/ The Search for the Zone Guestbook - Wayback Macine - https://web.archive.org/web/20170711151730/http://thesearchforthezone.com/guestbook/ Tim Roth Breaks down his most iconic characters  - GQ - https://www.avclub.com/matthew-lillard-talks-about-the-stress-of-working-on-tw-1823205730 Bill Hastings’ “The Search for the Zone” website exists - Pieter Dom, Welcome to Twin Peaks - https://welcometotwinpeaks.com/news/the-search-for-the-zone/ Mathew Lillard talks about the stress of working on Twin Peaks - Baraka Kaseko, Marah Easkin, AV Club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2UHLMVr4vg Sky Ferreira on Working with David Lynch in ‘Twin Peaks’: ‘F*ck Up My Teeth, Give Me a Rash, I Literally Don’t Care’ - IndieWire - https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/sky-ferreira-david-lynch-twin-peaks-1235072555/ Night Time, My Time - Sky Ferreira - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y2Q2BkqGfw Sky calls Annie “mom” on Instagram - @skyferreira - https://www.instagram.com/p/BbA8qkFHR__/ Sky Ferreira performs "Falling" at Festival of Disruption, Oct 9, 2017 - Jon Atienza - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30Qn0KxGdNc Blue Boredom - DIIV (w/ Sky Ferreira) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvDoLUe109c Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 8, "Got a light?" If Episode 29 was the most groundbreaking episode of television in the 20th century, then Twin Peaks "Part 8" holds the crown for the 21st.  On this episode of MEANWHILE, we are discussing David Lynch's materpiece. We're talking about atomic bombs, Judy, Elvis, Frog-moths (And where to find them), and asking the age-old questions, "Got a light?" Plus some listener mail, diary / timeline enigmas, and more. Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.  Sources: Robert Broski on David lynch  - Tune Into You Media - https://youtube.com/shorts/EBBcisRUzwE?si=mscJ0dXjygQLmXxs Peter Deming and David Lynch discuss the darkness - From Impressions: A Journey Behind the Scenes of Twin Peaks: The Number of Completion - https://youtube.com/shorts/N6wZM1AgjLM?si=buwOH6Pw3Tl951e5 VFX React to Bad & Great CGI - Corridor Crew - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo869FlM8Vg The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer (Audibook) - Jennifer Lynch - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Secret-Diary-of-Laura-Palmer-Twin-Peaks-Audiobook/B01M11U23O David Lynch on Consciusness, Creativty and the Brain - Transcendental Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2UHLMVr4vg Agent Cooper’s Letterbox  - Kyle Maclachlan - https://letterboxd.com/kylemaclachlan_/list/dale-coopers-picks/ Dana Gould as "Otto, the Anti-Cupid" - The Ben Stiller Show - https://youtu.be/J4UOiHu3RMU Manson - The Ben Stiller Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5IrRe2F7qY KoRn A. D. I. D. A. S. - KoRn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=239vHrwt8Rs

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 7, "There's a body all right." Today on MEANWHILE, we're talking TWIN PEAKS: The Return, Part 7. We discuss the mystery of Laura’s missing diary pages, we make sense of Fire Walk With Me’s timeline, and puzzle over a set of airplane windows.  Plus a listener's theory about Bob and Windem Earle, how Laura got the ring in Fire Walk With Mr, Richard Beymer’s I HAD BAD MILK IN DEHRADUN, and more. Pack a lunch. We’re taking a walk in the woods. Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.  Sources: A Conversation with SHERYL LEE, North Bend Theater (2024)  - Echo_360 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMQO_XzRBnE&t=220s The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer (Audibook) - Jennifer Lynch - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Secret-Diary-of-Laura-Palmer-Twin-Peaks-Audiobook/B01M11U23O The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer (Paperback) - Jennifer Lynch - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-secret-diary-of-laura-palmer-jennifer-lynch/2278ce8df532a5d9 It's a Beautiful World, a film by Richard Beymer (Trailer) - Richard Beymer (BasmFestival) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvmMzJcxReo Calling all Cryptanalysts: Did Lynch & Frost hide a secret code in flickering airplace windows? - Pieter Dom, WelcomeToTwinPeaks.com - https://welcometotwinpeaks.com/theories/flickering-airplane-windows-code/ A Tale Told by Two Robes - Beth Ann Gallagher - https://spellboundwithbethann.com/2017/06/20/the-power-of-costuming-a-tale-told-by-two-robes/ Big Little Lies - David E. Kelley - https://play.hbomax.com/show/1fbc488d-c7b5-4d38-aad4-f60dcbd85d23

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 6, "Don't die." Hey, guys, it's a sad episode of Twin Peaks: The Return. Get ready for weirdo magicians with liver problems, hit and run drivers, and playground loan sharks. Plus listener mail, the Elephant Man, and some news about Unrecorded Night. Oh, and have you reviewed our show yet? I'll hold. Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.  Sources: Unrecorded Night, Jennifer Lynch  - Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/davidlynch/comments/1qsp54s/comment/o2xgyvn/ Twin Peaks Prop -- Sonny Jim's Hardy Boys Book - Steven Miller, The Twin Peaks Blog - https://twinpeaksblog.com/2025/09/29/twin-peaks-prop-sonny-jim-jones-hardy-boys-book/ Sawyer's ViewMaster Model E - 20th Century Stereo Viewers - https://www.viewmaster.co.uk/htm/e.asp Room to Dream (Audiobook) - David Lynch and Kristine McKenna - https://www.audible.com/pd/Room-to-Dream-Audiobook/B07B6GBTXC "I asked Sharon van Etten about her Twin Peaks appearance - Mavoy - https://www.reddit.com/r/twinpeaks/comments/1imd4oz/i_asked_sharon_van_etten_about_her_twin_peaks/

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 5, "Case files." This time out Dan and Eric discuss the fifth part of what might possibly be David Lynch's Magnus Opus, Twin Peaks: The Return. Of course, for an artist who has released a succession of masterpieces that is a tall order. But who says we have to rank everything? Who was it? Anthony Fantano?  This week we talk about the inspiration behind Bushnell Mullins, the statue in the plaza outside Lucky 7 Insurance, how a fish got in a percalator, and more.  Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.  Sources: "Love to Paint," David Lynch interviewed by his friend Toby Keeler  - Toby Keeler - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr0ywdG0Z_U Twin Peaks, Season 1, Episode 1 Commentary by Duwayne Dunham - Twin Peaks Gold Box - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-twin-peaks-the-definitive-gold-box-edition-twin-peaks-the-definitive-gold-box-edition/30743370 A Slice of Lynch - Moonlitskies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp9uS9HgIsI David Lynch talking with Bushnell Keeler - LynchTown_ - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS30LT0jFRp/?igsh=ZW9pazJycTU1c2xr The Hidden Significance Behind Dougie's Favorite Statue in TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN - Devon Ivie, Vulture - https://www.vulture.com/2017/10/dougies-twin-peaks-statue-the-meaning-behind-it.html TWIN PEAKS | Comic Con 2017 Full Panel & News - Films That Rock - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0n6GXNbVLQ

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 4, "...brings back some memories." Today on Meanwhile, we are hitting some mega-jackpots. We are talk about surveillance, giving Mark Frost proper credit for Denise Bryson, time-travelling characters, Mad Men, and Mr. C weird slow-mo talking. Plus the age old question: is that Bobby scene supposed to be funny?  I bet we got into a lot more, too, but I am so tired typing this.  Oh, and I made a mistake when I referemced, "The Five Grandfathers," when I should have said, "The SIX Grandfathers." Yet, again, another instance of 6 or 7 in Twin Peaks.  Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.  Sources: Jimmy Kimmel Live w/ Elisabeth Moss - Archive.org -https://archive.org/details/KGO_20130413_063500_Jimmy_Kimmel_Live/start/2640/end/2700 The Wild One - 1953 - Bar Scene - Daniel S. Vodenitcharov, Esq. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_lx27jkfnE    

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 3, "Call for Help" Today on Meanwhile, we pack a lunch of blue pills, red balloons, and enough Garmonbozia to toss up in your new car before you're sucked into the Black Lodge through a car lighter. 1-1-9! Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.    Sources: Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity - David Lynch - https://bookshop.org/p/books/catching-the-big-fish-meditation-consciousness-and-creativity-david-lynch/2be1a396edb06019 Twin Peaks UK Festival | 2012 Full Q&A: Catherine Coulson, Lenny Von Dohlen, and Phoebe Augustine - TwinPeaksUKFestival - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dmRIvivfdY&t=360s    

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 2, "The Stars Turn and a Time Presents Itself" On this episode of Meanwhile we are jumping into one of the most important episodes of The Return. We'll discuss everything from what stars are actually turning and who, or what, Judy is. Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.    Sources: Sheryl Lee and David Lynch Reunite  - Silvester Mule - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ica6n-VVu9E David Lynch filming Laura's scream - piero i - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZKoYCWAp8I "Eraserhead is my most Spiritual Film" - A Lonely Weeaboo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjoMEw2RYlA Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 1, "My log has a message for you." And so begins our journey into TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN. 18 hours of brilliance, horror, heartbreak, and the strange and beautiful.  In our inaugaural episode we'll cover how the show came to be, what we thought when it came out, and then do our traditional scene by scene discussion. Pack a lunch, we're taking a walk in the woods. Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost & David Lynch.    Sources: TWIN PEAKS creator David Lynch on his return to the cult show - Arab News - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGo3ZUQ6h_8 Mark Frost on returning to TWIN PEAKS - Jason Eastman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz2ZL7Hpz6E David Lynch says he won't direct the TWIN PEAKS Revival - Variety - https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/twin-peaks-david-lych-leaves-as-director-1201466709/ "Twin Peaks without David Lynch is like...??" - Damien - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxDEmSj4o5U David Lynch says TWIN PEAKS Showtime is Happening - Variety - https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/david-lynch-says-twin-peaks-showtime-revival-is-happening-1201498131/ Inside the Roller-Coaster Journey to Get David Lynch's TWIN PEAKS Back on TV - Variety - https://variety.com/2017/tv/features/twin-peaks-revival-david-lynch-showtime-1202419020/ David Lynch breaks down the first four episodes - Entertainment Weekly - https://ew.com/tv/2017/05/26/twin-peaks-david-lynch/ Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast  

The Secret History of Twin Peaks With the holidays upon us, and the week slipping away, I thought I'd drop this week's episode early. So may each of you have a Happy Winter Solstace, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, or whatever winter holiday you celebrate and enjoy Dan and Eric talking about 2016's The Secret History of Twin Peaks by Mark Frost.   THE SECRET HISTORY of TWIN PEAKS: a NOVEL was written by Mark Frost and designed by Paul Kepple and Max Vandenberg. Sources: Mark Frost discusses ‘The Secret History of Twin Peaks’ PBS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvonIH2Wgeg&t=116s Twin Peaks UK Festival | 2012 Full Q&A: Catherine E. Coulson, Lenny Von Dohlen & Phoebe Augustine. - Twin Peaks UK Festival - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C5KAHYnBOU Easter Egg in “THE SECRET HISTORY OF TWIN PEAKS” bears major warning for the new series -Welcome to Twin Peaks Blog, https://welcometotwinpeaks.com/theories/easter-egg-secret-history-of-twin-peaks/ Marjorie Cameron in The Wormwood Star by Curtis Harrington - Nox Lucens, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlmQxOw__yk Cinderella of the Wastelands, a short about Marjorie Cameron - CameronParsonsDfn,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxMJONFDw_E Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces We have the fury of our own momentum and refuse to leave the world of Fire Walk With Me. We spend a couple of hours going through every deleted and extended scene from the 2014 release of the Missing Pieces.   Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces is Directed by David Lynch and written by Bob Engles and David Lynch. Sources: Twin Peaks UK Festival | 2012 Full Q&A: Catherine E. Coulson, Lenny Von Dohlen & Phoebe Augustine. - Twin Peaks UK Festival - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C5KAHYnBOU David Lynch Introduction to Twin Peaks the Missing Pieces CBS Entertainment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmXkTNJzawo An Extensive Tour Twin Peaks Filming Location Tour - Inside Laura Palmer's House / Fire Walk With Me & More - The DailyWoo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcQkX3cWDHE&t=563s David Lynch talks about Eraserhead - Mark Thimijan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNnmxiH4jdc Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Part 2 If you thought the first portion of our Fire Walk With Me episode was epic, friends, lace up your shoes because at 2+ hours, we're going for a walk in the woods. Chug-a-lug. In Part 2, we'll dive into the tragic and beautiful final moments in the life of one of the world's greatest characters, Laura Palmer.  As a general note: we talk about some very dark and traumatic things in this episode, so before you press play, just know we get into it.  Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me is Directed by David Lynch and written by Bob Engles and David Lynch. Sources: Twin Peaks FWWM Event Q&A #1 with Ray Wise and Sheryl Lee - Twin Peaks Unwrapped - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C5KAHYnBOU Room to Dream by David Lynch and Kristine McKenna - https://bookshop.org/p/books/room-to-dream-david-lynch/099ebd37d5d091a8 Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Part 1 Our FWWM episode went long, friends, and short of me quitting my job and devoting my life to editing a four hour podcast, we broke it into two parts. In Part 1, we discuss the making of Fire Walk With Me and the Teresa Banks portion of the film. In Part 2, we explore the last seven days of Laura Palmer. Fire Walk With Me is a beautiful nightmare and it dives into some very dark and traumatic subject matter, and so do we. So before you press play, just know we get into it. Directed by David Lynch and written by Bob Engles and David Lynch. Sources: David Lynch at Cannes, 1992 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXYbk8Riwtw&t Joel Siegel reviews Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNvD4oQZ_QI David Lynch and Kyle MacLaughlin on Good Morning America, 1992 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tTpC0SJ8_E Jennifer Lynch Interview Boxing Helena, Laura Palmer Diary, Fire Walk With Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXFlm5iWmpY Room to Dream by David Lynch and Kristine McKenna - https://bookshop.org/p/books/room-to-dream-david-lynch/099ebd37d5d091a8 Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 22 We've reached the final episode of Twin Peaks run on network television. We knew it was coming, and it's arrived in all its glory, our discussion of the second part in the Twin Peaks series finale, Episode 29, "Beyond Life and Death."  Directed by David Lynch and written by Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, Bob Engles, and David Lynch.   Sources: "How the Hell Did David Lynch Get Away With the Twin Peaks Finale?" by Scott Meslow - https://www.gq.com/story/david-lynch-twin-peaks-finale "An oral history of Twin Peaks by its unforgettable stars: ‘I put my waitress uniform on and began bawling" by Steve Rose -https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jan/23/an-oral-history-of-twin-peaks-david-lynch-madchen-amick-joan-chen Frank Silva discussing Josie in the Red Room - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAPbjmqRJwI&t=36m57s Les Enfants du Paradis, "Meanwhile" gesture - https://americanlibraryinparis.org/leslie-taubman-les-enfants-du-paradis-an-appreciation-of-a-landmark-film-in-the-history-of-french-cinema/  ASL sign for "Tree" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr39EDcSNYg   Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 21 Today on MEANWHILE, we discuss the first part of the spine-tingling two hour series finale, Episode 28, "Miss Twin Peaks," or "Night of Decision" if you're feeling sinister.  Directed by Tim Hunter and written by Barry Pullman. Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Dan and Eric take a stroll through the town of Twin Peaks thanks to this handy access guide.  Unable to find a copy? You're not alone, but the good news is, we got you covered. After today's episode you will feel as if you flipped through the pages yourself. We're talking about the fauna, the flora, the maps, food, lodging, whittling, and more. I'll be posting some images over on our Patreon, too. Special thanks to John Bernardy for sharing his insights and the link to his blog post about the guide. I highly recommend you give it a read. It will cover EVERYTHING! https://25yearslatersite.com/2020/10/02/giant-sized-twin-peaks-access-guide/   Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast  

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 20 Today on MEANWHILE we are discussing one of the most lore-heavy episodes of Twin Peaks Season 2, THE PATH TO THE BLACK LODGE.   We're talking what the symbols on the petroglyph in Owl Cave mean, how Eckardt's puzzle box works, and how you might react to meeting two guys in a  horse costume.  Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal  and written byHarley Peyton and Bob Engels. The Petroglyph as seen in Owl Cave. The Petroglyph as seen at the Twin Peaks Sherriff's Station   Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 19 As we wind our way along the path, we find some time to play some chess, sneak a kiss in a diner booth, talk about 80s kids in space, the mystery of Josie Packard, and more. Won't you join us?  Directed by Jonathan Sanger, written by Mark Frost and Harley Peyton. Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 18 On the wings of love, only the two of us, together, flying high Flying high up on the wings of love. Season 2 is back on track, love's in the air, Gordon Cole returns to town, and Earle's gone full arts and crafts mode. That's right, friends, we're talking about Episode 25, "On the Wings of Love." Directed by Duwayne Dunham, written by Harley Peyton and Bob Engels. Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Dan and Eric are back to discuss Dale Cooper's autobiography. We're talking about his loves, his losses, his family, Windom Earle, the world of dreams, and much more. Whether you've read the book, or not, join us as we go deep into the pages of Scott Frost's novel, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF F. B. I. SPECIAL AGENT DALE COOPER: MY LIFE, MY TAPES.  Scott Ryan's blog post, "The Mystery of Cooper’s Book Release Date" - https://www.scottryanproductions.com/the-mystery-of-coopers-book-release-date/ Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast  

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 17 Dan and Eric are back for the final run of the original Twin Peaks series. This week, we talk about the show's return thanks to  the Citizens Opposed to the Offing of Peaks (COOP) and take a deep dive into Episode 24.  Directed by James Foley, written by Barry Pullman. Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 16 It's time once again for the age old question every Twin Peaks fan must one day ask themselves: why IS Josie in the drawer knob? And why does Eric keep calling it a door knob? All of this and more in our deep analysis of Twin Peaks Episode 23, "The Condemned Woman." Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Tricia Brock. Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 15 We've arrived at the world famous Diane Keaton episode of Twin Peaks. Did you love it? Did you hate it? Don't look at me, I can't make your mind up for you. This is an important decision every Twin Peaks fan must make. Okay fine, you can listen to what we had to say in our review of Twin Peaks Episode 22, "Slaves and Masters". Directed by Diane Keaton and written by Harley Peyton and Bob Engels. Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 14 Has James fixed his last car? Will Ben win an unwinnable war? Will Leo find his way out of the woods?  All this and more on the latest episode of MEANWHILE.  It's our discussion of Episode 21, "Double Play".   Directed by Uli Edel and written by Scott Frost.   Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

On a very special episode of MEANWHILE, we welcome writer, actor, director, and musician RICHARD GREEN to talk about his documentary, I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY. In addition to discussing his moving new film, we dive into his role as "The Magician" in David Lynch’s MULHOLLAND DRIVE, his time with David Lynch, Catherine Coulson, and Jack Nance during the production of ERASERHEAD, the Jack Nance documentary he produced, I DON'T KNOW JACK, and much more. I KNOW CATHERINE is available today at https://iknowcatherine.com/

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 13 Pieces are taken, Briggs sits a spell in the woods, little nicky leaves a trail of bodies, James has fixed the car, and Leo's back. It's time for us to talk about Episode 20, Checkmate.   Directed by Todd Holland and written by Harley Peyton.

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 12 We're in the thick of it now. There's no turning back, so pack a lunch we got a tire to change. It's our discusson of Episode 19,"The Black Widow." I miss Blackie.   Directed by Caleb Deschanel and written by Harley Peyton and Bob Engles.

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 11 You have been cordially invited to attend the discussion of Twin Peaks, Episode 18, "The Masked Ball." We've got weddings, local legends, high school romance, car trouble, and little Nicky.  Directed by Dwayne Dunham and written by Barry Pullman.

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 10 We're arrived at the start of the season 2 mid-section. We'll be introduced to the storylines concerning the lodges, bad-luck orphans, car repair, civil war cosplay, high school wrestling, house keeping, and more.  Fear not, we will make it through!  It's our review of the Tricia Brock penned, Tina Rathborne directed, Twin Peaks, Episode 17 ("Dispute Between Brothers"). 

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 9 It's the end of the road for the "Who Killed Laura Palmer?" storyline as the circle has closed and Cooper's ring has found its way home. In the final episode before our short break, Dan and Eric are discussing the Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, Bob Engles penned, Tim Hunter directed, epic -- Twin Peaks, Episode 16 ("Arbitrary Law"). 

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 8 While Laura's killer is known to us, Cooper is lost under a starless sky. Dan and Eric take a look at the Scott Frost penned, Caleb Deschanel directed Episode 15.  So grab a flashlight and a pair of white socks and dance on the carpet, we're talking, "Drive with a Dead Girl." We are one episode away from concluding Part 1 of Season 2 and the circle is closing fast.  What did you think of this episode?

This week on MEANWHILE, we're talking a break from the show and talking about the music. Special guest Scott Ryan talks with Eric about his documentary, BLUE ROSE MAGAZINE, how the music for Twin Peaks was created, and shines a spotlight on two unsung heroes of TWIN PEAKS: David Slusser and Lori Eschler. Plus a whole lot more. Pack a lunch, friends. We're going to take a walk in the woods. You can purchase Scott's book, ALWAYS MUSIC IN THE AIR: THE SOUNDS OF TWIN PEAKS on Scott's website (https://bluerosemag.com/) or from your favorite bookstore or online retailer like  Amazon. 

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 7 We have have reached the end of the initial mystery. The revelation of Laura Palmer's killer is at hand. Dan and Eric dive deep into the Mark Frost penned, David Lynch directed masterpiece: Lonely Souls. It is no suprise that this ended up being one of our longest outings. Plus we talk a bit about the Kyle McLaughlin film THE HIDDEN.

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 6 We are only one episode away from discovering who killed Laura Palmer, and we're gonna spend it the best way we know how. Talking about Leslie Linka Glatter's third Twin Peaks episode: "Demons."   So throw a pair of party hats over your ears and grab a kazoo.  Demons was written by Harley Peyton & Bob Engels and directed by Leslie Linka Glatter. 

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 5 Today we're talking about the Lynch auction, how we want to hear from folks who don't know who killed Laura Palmer (that could be you), and of course, we talk at length about episode 12 - the fifth episode of season 2. Written by Barry Pullman and Directed by Graham Clifford. 

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 4 Dan and Eric are talking about "Laura's Secret Diary"...not the actual diary, we already did that, but about the episode and about Jerry Stahl and whether Harold could get a job at the Diff'rent Strokes bike shop.  Won't you join us?

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 3 Eric struggles to say "peculiarities," and Dan swears he's seen this show before even if he can't remember what Harold looked like. Leslie Linka Glatter is back behind the camera for Bob Engel's second episode for Twin Peaks.  Today on Meanwhile, we're diving into "The Man Behind the Glass." 

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 2 Leo's in a coma, I know. I know it's serious. Eric talks about Mrs. Tremond for eight minutes, Dan sings the Smiths, and we discuss the scariest Bob moments in our latest review of the Harley Peyton penned, David Lynch directed, second episode — COMA.

Twin Peaks: Diane... the Twin Peaks tapes of Agent Cooper Today we are listening and talking about Scott Frost's collection of Agent Cooper's Diane drops.  From the segments that appeared on the show, to the new entries. 

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 1 A path is formed by laying one stone at a time. We've begun our journey into season two-- and to start it's the Mark Frost penned, David Lynch directed, and Dwayne Dunham edited masterpiece, May the Giant Be With You. 

Twin Peaks: The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer Today on Meanwhile we dive deep into Jennifer Lynch's unflinching portrait of pain and trauma in The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer. Our discussion will cover many uncomfortable and triggering topics so please be advised. 

Twin Peaks: Season 1, Episode 7 We've reached the end of season one. It's time for Mark Frost's tour-de-force, THE LAST EVENING. New mysteries await. Who will survive the night? Written and directed by Mark Frost.

Twin Peaks: Season 1, Episode 6 Eric and Dan have some realizations of their own, mainly that Eric doesn't know how to pronounce Caleb. Join us as we discuss the penultimate episode of season one, REALIZATION TIME.  Written by  and Directed by Caleb Deschanel. RIP Waldo.

Twin Peaks: Season 1, Episode 5 Where we're from, the birds sing a pretty song and there's always music in the air. And the squeaking sound of my son's chair. And barking dogs. Also a monkey drum.  Anyway, today we're talking about one of Eric's absolute favorite Twin Peaks' episodes --Cooper's Dreams written by Mark Frost and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter