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In Part 6, we come to the end of David Lynch's 2006 masterpiece INLAND EMPIRE and attempt to put the pieces together until it all feels right. We're talking about Sue dying, the palace theater, where that staircase leads, who the Phantom really is and where he comes from, the Rabbits, Nikki, Sue, Laura Dern, and so much more. In today's discussion of INLAND EMPIRE, we're looking at 02:24:12 to 3:00:07 Sources: Discovering a hidden secret inside of Inland Empire - Eric Grissom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws3ChLpV518&list=PLeMRWvkPqoWw Twin Peaks Compared: Cooper and Ruby Crawling - Endorphins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJ__doruW4 Who's wearing the Rabbit Suit with Jay Aaseng - Eric Grissom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOATW98iFus&list=PLeMRWvkPqoWw&index=2 The Testament of Ann Lee - Mona Fastvold - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb0ZhiDD9J0 INLAND EMPIRE - David Lynch - https://www.criterion.com/films/30077-inland-empire LYNCH (one) - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch-one LYNCH2 - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch2 De Natura Sonoris No. 2 - Penderceki - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj9xkTATZJo The Shining - Stanley Kubrick - https://www.criterion.com/films/35285-the-shining P. S.  Yes, I should have said Penderecki's work is in both The Shining and Inland Empire. (And the Return while we're at it.) Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Today on MEANWHILE, I’m thrilled to share my talk with Jay Aaseng about his time working as David Lynch’s assistant, producing INLAND EMPIRE, playing the Drunk in Twin Peaks: The Return, as well as covering his work as a writer, director, and actor. This episode spends a lot of time diving into Inland Empire and Jay’s experience working directly with David Lynch. Plus, we get into the identity of the actors in the Rabbit suits. And while we get confirmation that during one re-shoot scene Naomi Watts and Scott Coffey are very much inside those suits, Jay drops a clue that the year was likely 2002, before the Laura Dern monologue, and so before Inland Empire!! The mystery continues… Sources: INLAND EMPIRE - David Lynch - https://www.criterion.com/films/30077-inland-empire LYNCH (one) - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch-one Fetch-a-Sketch - Jay Aaseng - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fetch-a-sketch/id1568920929 Apocalypse Breaker - Aaron Renfroe, Sean Oswald - https://www.audible.com/pd/Apocalypse-BREAKER-4-Audiobook/B0HFBK9W23 My Big Goblin Space Program - Scott Warren - https://www.audible.com/pd/My-Big-Goblin-Space-Program-An-Astronaut-Reincarnation-LitRPG-Audiobook/B0F8PK8F96 I Am Not a Wolf - Dan Sheehan - https://www.audible.com/pd/I-Am-Not-a-Wolf-Audiobook/B0C7XN298F Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

In Part 5, we near the conclusion of David Lynch's 2006 masterpiece INLAND EMPIRE. In today's show, we talk about who is playing Smithy, the Rabbits, Nikki and Sue, Sue and Nikki, the horse and the well, the Valley Girls, Carolina, and way more than I can fit here. In today's discussion of INLAND EMPIRE, we're looking at 02:01:30 to 2:24:12 Sources: INLAND EMPIRE - David Lynch - https://www.criterion.com/films/30077-inland-empire LYNCH (one) - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch-one LYNCH2 - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch2 The Shining - Stanley Kubrick - https://www.criterion.com/films/35285-the-shining Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

In Part 4 of our analysis of David Lynch's 2006 masterpiece INLAND EMPIRE, we talk about the silent film QUEEN KELLY, light bulbs, ketchup, circus folk, and who is actually going up those stairs.  Plus we correct some RABBITS details, identify a mysterious actor, and more.  In today's discussion of INLAND EMPIRE, we're looking at 01:29:52 to 2:01:30 Sources: INLAND EMPIRE - David Lynch - https://www.criterion.com/films/30077-inland-empire LYNCH (one) - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch-one LYNCH2 - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch2 We are the River: How the Mississippi Shaped Minnesota - Susan Marks - https://minnesotapbs.org/we-are-the-river-how-the-mississippi-shaped-minnesota Queen Kelly - Erich von Stroheim - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld1eocTFgo0 Gloria Swanson talks about Queen Kelly - The Dick Cavett Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQwKI4xvuC0 Sunset Boulevard - Billy Wilder - https://pluto.tv/us/movies/58e2efb9419d7119c4d906cf/ Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

In Part 3 of our descent into David Lynch's 2006 masterpiece INLAND EMPIRE, we wear a watch, light a cigarette, push and turn it through the silk, and fold it over. Meet us on the street at 9:45 and we'll figure it out.  Plus we talk about meeting some of the cast from Twin Peaks include Sheryl Lee, Jennifer Lynch and the status of our #PutOnTheAirOnTheAir campaign, and more. In today's discussion of INLAND EMPIRE, we're looking at 01:00:22 to 1:29:51   Sources: INLAND EMPIRE - David Lynch - https://www.criterion.com/films/30077-inland-empire LYNCH (one) - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch-one LYNCH2 - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch2 Seethe - Chelsea Wolfe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2U1MnwfgPc  Hider in the House - HD Retro Trailers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAP8HpJ4DCs The Shining - Stanley Kubrick - https://www.criterion.com/films/35285-the-shining Blue Velvet - David Lynch - https://www.criterion.com/films/29144-blue-velvet   Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

In part 2 of our examination of David Lynch's INLAND EMPIRE, Nikki is pulled deeper into the story.  We're looking at 00:34:58 - 1:00:21 Sources: INLAND EMPIRE (Criterion Edition) - David Lynch - https://www.criterion.com/films/30077-inland-empire LYNCH (one) - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch-one LYNCH2 - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch2   Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

A projector light cuts through the darkness and the longest running radio play in history begins. Part 1 in our series exploring David Lynch’s 2006 masterpiece, INLAND EMPIRE is now streaming. This episode, we’re looking at 00:00:00 to 00:34:58 Sources: INLAND EMPIRE (Criterion Edition) - David Lynch - https://www.criterion.com/films/30077-inland-empire Lynch launches online site - David Bloom, Variety - https://variety.com/2002/digital/news/lynch-launches-online-site-1117861609/ Rabbits - David Lynch Theater - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66XPYk9bdhc LYNCH (one) - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch-one LYNCH2 - blackANDwhite - https://www.criterionchannel.com/lynch2 Death Race 2000 - Paul Bartel  - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.1382220b-5091-4d0f-a28b-8cd8cbf73b89   Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

A path is formed by laying one stone at a time. And so begins our journey into the mad, beautiful world of David Lynch's 2006 masterpiece, INLAND EMPIRE. In today's edition, we discuss how we'll break our episodes out, Dan's intitial thoughts, and how the film was produced.  Sources: Laura Palmer's Eye - Alexis Berger - https://www.instagram.com/p/DbCNxHzjdpq/ Rabbits - David Lynch Theater - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66XPYk9bdhc David refuses to tell the meaning of INLAND EMPIRE - BobSeger1981 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nedMj-O9l8 David Lynch on using the PD150 - AFISilverTheater - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcSWmsJKoeo INLAND EMPIRE Press Conference 2006 - Matteo Carnio  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDfDRZ6t_QM Re-upload of original David Lynch with a cow video - ALALALALALAL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNzwE6vKQYY PlayStation 2: Welcome to the Third Place (B&W) - PlayStationEurope -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Laf9vpJMDjA PlayStation 2: The making of the Third Place - Monoculture - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDSaH6srIsc Room the Dream (Audiobook) - Kristine McKenna & David Lynch - https://www.audible.com/pd/Room-to-Dream-Audiobook/B07B6GBTXC Dumbland, DavidLynch.com - Fablecyborg - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM4Pwxc9zVE   Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

ARTISTS on LYNCH 4: MUSIC Today on MEANWHILE we continue our series in which we talk to artists about their work, David Lynch, and where the two meet.  In part 4, we're talking to the man behind the MEANWHILE theme song, it's PAUL FINN of Evening Pines! We cover a ton of ground including Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, the genius of Angelo Badalamenti, the occult, where ideas come from, and of course, David Lynch. It was a great talk with an old friend.  Plus Paul shouts out the Full Blossom of the Evening podcast. Sources: Evening Pines - Paul Finn - https://eveningpines.bandcamp.com/ @EveningPines - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eveningpines/ Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

ARTISTS on LYNCH 1: FILM Today on MEANWHILE we begin a series in which we talk to artists about their work, David Lynch, and where the two meet.  To start us off, we're talking to filmmaker Susan Marks about her portrait of Michael Horse for PBS, her film OF DOLLS & MURDER narrated by John Waters, MURDER IN A NUTSHELL, and how David Lynch and his work helped shape her work. Sources: TheMarksMystique.com - Susan Marks - https://www.themarksmystique.com/ Postcards: Michael Horse Portrait - PBS  - https://www.pbs.org/video/michael-horse-glghfq/ Of Dolls and Murder Narrated by John Waters - Susan Marks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKKY6jwqeq8 Murder in a Nut Shell - Susan Marks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrltS8GmNTc We are the River - Susan Marks - https://www.wearetheriver.us/ @OhSoLazySusan - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ohsolazysusan/ Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

ARTISTS on LYNCH 3: GLASS Today on MEANWHILE we continue our series in which we talk to artists about their work, David Lynch, and where the two meet.  In part 3, we're talking to Alexis Berger about her fantastic glass work, her journey as an artist, and David Lynch's work and philosophy. Alexis is the person that originally reached out of me about doing something like this.  We had a great conversation about David Lynch and how his approach to creating art influenced her as a person and artist. Plus, as a result of this very episode I now own LAURA PALMER'S EYE! Sources: AlexisBerger.com - Alexis Berger - https://www.alexisberger.com/ Alexis's Etsy Shop - Etsy  - https://etsy.com/shop/alexisberger/ @Alexis.Berger - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexis.berger/ Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

ARTISTS on LYNCH 2: PAPER Today on MEANWHILE we continue our series in which we talk to artists about their work, David Lynch, and where the two meet.  In part 2, we're talking to comic artist Dustin Weaver about his graphic novel THE JUNIPER LODGE, breaking into the comics industry, the international ending of TWIN PEAKS, LOST HIGHWAY, and how David Lynch shaped his work. Sources: The Juniper Lodger - Dustin Weaver - https://www.dustinweaverart.com/the-juniper-lodge What Would Jack Do? - David Lynch  - https://www.netflix.com/title/81226955 How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way - Mechanical Pants - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5tU2PuRdU8 @Dustin.Weaver.Art - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dustin.weaver.art/ Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Today on MEANWHILE we've got a fantastic talk with author Brent Simon about his book, THE DREAMER'S PATH: TWIN PEAKS and DAVID LYNCH the ACTOR...plus Scott Ryan stops by to talk about working as a bus boy at Twede's Cafe for his new documentary, THE DOUBLE R DREAM, and his upcoming oral history of WILD AT HEART.  This episode is guaranteed to knock your socks off so lace them shoes up TIGHT. Yes, you will learn about David Lynch the actor, but friends, you will learn so much more. Brent's book is dynamite and we cover a lot of ground. So if you were wondering if Johnny Depp and David Lynch were in a Zombie film together, you'll find out! Or perhaps you mused about the possibility that David Lynch might have appeared in a film by a Russian Art Collectives? Well, consider your prayers answered. Order THE DREAMER'S PATH: TWIN PEAKS and DAVID LYNCH as an ACTOR: Use Code FWWM315 for 10% off. https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/the-dreamer-s-path-twin-peaks-and-david-lynch-as-an-actor Get your tickets for THE DOUBLE R DREAM: https://tix.northbendtheatre.com/event/a-double-r-double-feature-thursday-august-13th-7pm Pre-Order THE ROAD to DAVID LYNCH'S WILD AT HEART https://www.bluerosemag.com/?product=the-road-to-david-lynchs-wild-at-heart Sources: Lara Flynn Boyle on The Tonight Show - Lonely Soul - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADWQbZFRCC4 Cannes Diary (2002) - DavidLynch.Com  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpS107Q0qZM Mark Kermode & David Lynch discuss electricity and the brain - Mark Kermode & David Lynch Scharber - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEqhiC4zcGA Zelly & Me - Tina Rathborne - https://www.therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/61b7069fd525572c90c3da1fdd6d7fca Slice of Lynch - moonlitskies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp9uS9HgIsI PlayStation 2: Welcome to the Third Place (B&W) - PlayStationEurope -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Laf9vpJMDjA PlayStation 2: Welcome to the Third Place (Color) - PlayStationGeneration.It - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JInFqz66PyE The Black Ghiandola - Make a Film Foundation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzcofDXbgdI Peixe Vermelho (Red Fish) -  Andreia Vigo - https://vimeo.com/8795735 The Way of Samodelkin (Trailer) - petrjo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puzsHpgwljE Dumbland, DavidLynch.com - Fablecyborg - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM4Pwxc9zVE The Cleveland Show - DisneyPlus.com - https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-f1bf2db1-d201-4c1f-8b4b-3e8cc79a85f6 How David Lynch Stole Christmas, Family Guy - Family Guy Eagle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp_sH1etJME Louie - LouisCK.com - https://louisck.com/products/louie-the-complete-tv-series-horace-and-pete-the-complete-series Lucky - John Carroll Lynch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3xds0UqREE The Fabelmans - Stephen Speilberg - https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/movies/the-fabelmans/2a5217ac-bb12-3e04-8867-f88ae97c4660   Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Today on MEANWHILE we are opening the mailbag, which as it happens, was quite full. Packed to the gills with your questions about Twin Peaks and the Return. Dan and Eric discuss tulpas, the indentity of the Jeffries imposter, projections, Diane, Naido, and so much more.   Sources: Postcards: Michael Horse - Marks  - https://www.pbs.org/video/michael-horse-glghfq/ Do you understand the place? - David Titterington - https://davidtitterington.medium.com/do-you-understand-the-place-bc7b07040fb3 Trent Reznor on Twin Peaks: The Return Part 8, Five Years Later - Scott Wampler, Fangoria - https://www.fangoria.com/trent-reznor-on-twin-peaks-the-return-part-8-five-years-later/ Member Questions (2002-2005) - DavidLynch.com - https://archive.org/details/davidlynch.com-member-questions Scars, Four Eyes - Sebadoh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agARmJYUq4I Lost Highway extra, Interview with David Lynch - Scarecrowproject - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rcv1W146Gs Impressions — The Man With the Gray Elevated Hair | Twin Peaks: Extras - Jason S - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl-nLSw7gkQ&t=504s The Secret History of Twin Peaks: a Novel (Audiobook) - Mark Frost  - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Secret-History-of-Twin-Peaks-Audiobook/B01K5R02RS The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer (Audiobook) - Jennifer Lynch - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Secret-Diary-of-Laura-Palmer-Twin-Peaks-Audiobook/B01M11U23O Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast

Today on MEANWHILE we are talking to the legendary MICHAEL HORSE! Obviously we are going to talk about his time playing Hawk on Twin Peaks, but Michael is such a facinating person we take several detours to learn about his artwork, hitchhiking to New York City, The Legend of the Lone Ranger, his first time working with David Lynch on The Cowboy and the Frenchman, new projects, old projects, and everything in between -- including making ads for the Coca-cola Company's GEORGIA COFFEE.  What an absolute treat. Many thanks to Susan Marks for helping make this happen. You can find Michael's artwork here: https://gatheringtribes.com/ Sources: Gathering Tribes - Pennie Opal Plant - https://gatheringtribes.com/pages/about-us Postcards: Michael Horse - Marks  - https://www.pbs.org/video/michael-horse-glghfq/ Nina Simone - Black Journal - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DOaTC1bDHjH/ Nina Simone, "I wish I knew how it would feel to be free (Live in New York, 1968) - Swingin' Pig - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzEDYoE7YQ4 XERF: A Blast from the Past - Reno Luna - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuasKDRNb8c North of 60 - Rypt - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLojujvTUcQB_ff2LzofhC50xkMh6u5i98  The Bench, a Homeless Love Story Trailer - Broadway on Demand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDXCR-lBTeI Reservation Dogs - Hulu - https://www.hulu.com/series/5a310c23-e2db-4c9f-a66c-27c2fee43d92 The Mystery of Georgia - Twin Peaks Blog, Dugpa - https://twinpeaksblog.com/2025/10/08/the-mystery-of-georgia-part-1-coffee-in-a-can/ Enjoying the show? There's a lot more over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/twinpeakspodcast