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On episode 41 of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast, we're discussing Twin Peaks the Return: Part 10 - "Laura is the one." This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and Directed by David Lynch. It's best known as the one where Carl and Rebekah Del Rio sing dreamy songs in an episode that often feels like "a f*ck*n nightmare". Special guest Faye Hoerauf joins us to talk about the evil that men do, the people who manage to hold onto goodness in light in the face of it, and to explore such mysteries as:  WHO raised Richard, anyway?  HOW did Coop get so jacked in the Red Room? WHAT exactly is Nadine getting out of Dr. Amp's podcast? PLUS: The IRL accident that led to the creation of Candi's remote-bludgeoning plotline!  https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

On episode 40 of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast, we're discussing Twin Peaks the Return: Part 9 - "This is the chair." This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and Directed by David Lynch. It's best known as the one where we (sort of) find out what happened to Major Briggs and his twenty-five year plan to thwart evil. Diane receives a cryptic text from Mr. C, and Chantal and Hutch do real good. Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore such mysteries as:  WHY do we always forget that Kyle MacLachlan plays Mr. C, too?  ARE Chantal, Hutch, and Mr. C Kitchen Table Poly goals?  HOW did Matthew Lillard nail his interrogation room scene so hard, despite claiming that he has no idea what any of his lines meant? PLUS: Albert & Constance vibe weirdly, and a woman (Sky Ferriera) has a supernatural rash.  https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

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.  To learn more about Megan and her brilliant brain, follow her on instagram and check out her recurring shows (The Good Guy Show and Delightfully Unbothered) if you happen to be in Chicago!  https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

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! https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

On episode 37 of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast, we're buckling up for Twin Peaks the Return: Part 6 - "Don't die." This episode was written by David Lynch and Mark Frost, and Directed by David Lynch. It's best known for being the one where Richard hit that kid with a truck, and Janey E lets those bookies have it. Extra special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore such mysteries as:  WHY do all the accident bystanders have such strange reactions?  HOW does anyone put up with Chad? IS Red actually a Magic Mother______? Plus: Naomi Watts steals the episode!  https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

On this very special episode of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast, we team up with independent cinema outlet, Hammer to Nail, to interview Richard Green, director of the new documentary, I Know Catherine, the Log Lady, about the life and death of Catherine Coulson, aka Margaret Lanterman from Twin Peaks. As the film shows, her time on T.P. was just a fraction of the huge, dynamic life of a beloved woman.  Lynch fans will also recognize Richard Green as the Magician from Mulholland Dr . ("No Hay Banda!")  Baxter spoke to Green about his indelible time working with David, the challenges of reducing hundreds of hours of content into a digestible feature, the importance of the theatrical experience, and how David's death may have been a boon to art-house cinema.  Plus MUCH MORE!  Check iknowcatherine.com for more information and to see if the film is coming to your city! Hammer to Nail https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

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 Dreamscape: Music, Literature, Cinema. He joins us to explore such mysteries as: WHAT is with all the muscle cars? COULD Mr. C have done his mystical hacking with any old phone? HOW many people are really watching Dr. Amp? Plus: The kids are NOT alright. https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

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 Danny Connole and Matt Fisher (Ex-Rated Movies Podcast) join us to explore such mysteries as: WHY is that kid called Sonny Jim? HOW deaf is Gordon Cole, really? WHAT are shadows like? Plus: Danny points out the Mulholland Dr and Frances Bacon references and tells us what it was like to see the International Pilot of Twin Peaks before anything else! PS: Listen to Baxter discuss Wild at Heart on Ex-Rated Movies!  https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

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. While having 16 in your chart speaks to independence, service to other people, and leading others, it most truly speaks to one thing: wisdom. It points to old souls that have the wisdom to teach and lead others." Since he (along with Laura) is the reason for the season, I had to pay direct tribute to him and I had to do it today. If you're hurting from this loss, you're not alone. And if you feel alone, watch something David made. It always helps me. Love,  Baxter https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

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 such mysteries as: WHY does Naido have to sacrifice herself before Coop can go out? WHAT is the point of Jacoby? WHO is American Girl? HOW does Jade have so much patience when it comes to Dougie?  PLUS:  Lots and lots of barf!  https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

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 new brooch and a crazy detachable face. Special guest, Michael Hayes joins us to explore such mysteries as: WHY doesn't Mr. C want to get pulled back into the Lodge? WHAT does Laura whisper to Coop? WHO is pretending to be Philip Jeffries? WHEN exactly can Coop go out? PLUS: Some Really Weird Stuff Firsts, including awards mayhem and our guest watching the episode cold.  https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

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 lodge with his doppelgänger on the loose out in the world. It was also miraculously filmed 25 years later, and that's only one of the myriad coincidences that makes this thing feel serendipitous and inevitable. Special guest, Two Thangs (a.k.a. Matthew Brennan, IV) joins us to explore such mysteries as: WHY is Tracy gagging to get into that secret room with Sam? WHERE did the security guard go? HOW does Marjorie not know her address (or much of anything)? WHAT does Matt have to do to get eyebrows like Otis? PLUS: Kyle MacLachlan is a character actor in the body of a matinee idol! Find Two Thangs and his amazing art on the socials @two.thangs. You can order custom pop culture art for yourself, unique merch featuring previous commissioned paintings, and pre-order his coffee table book, "Anythang & Everythang", which will come out August 2024.  This episode is dedicated to Catherine Coulson and Bob Silva. https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

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.  https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

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!  https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]

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! https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast email: [email protected]