Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast

RWS #39: Twin Peaks the Return - "Gotta light?" w/ Megan Metzger

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 [https://garbagegirl.me/?utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnVKD0FMpFO4DpM9VQDnLvlpzIDzkAzoCvlRMX4btJAd8bl4_SWCJhp0C-ZgE_aem_0tWsE9q5kRhRc39LYJ-Ngg] 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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulysses_(novel)] 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 [https://buf.com/films/twin-peaks/] behind the visceral terror of the bomb and the Woodsmen.  To learn more about Megan and her brilliant brain, follow her on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alicensedjoyologist/?hl=en] and check out her recurring shows [https://www.instagram.com/thegoodguyshow/?hl=en] (The Good Guy Show and Delightfully Unbothered) if you happen to be in Chicago!  https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod [https://www.instagram.com/reallyweirdstuffpod/] bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social] youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod [https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyWeirdStuffPod] facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/reallyweirdstuffpodcast] email: reallyweirdstuffpod@gmail.com

RWS #38: Twin Peaks the Return - "There's a body alright." w/ Chris Brugos

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 [https://www.workflowlabs.net/] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/reallyweirdstuffpod/] bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social] youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod [https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyWeirdStuffPod] facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/reallyweirdstuffpodcast] email: reallyweirdstuffpod@gmail.com

RWS #37: Twin Peaks the Return Part 6 - "Don't die." w/ Chris Brugos

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 [https://www.workflowlabs.net/] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/reallyweirdstuffpod/] bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social] youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod [https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyWeirdStuffPod] facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/reallyweirdstuffpodcast] email: reallyweirdstuffpod@gmail.com

H2N Presents: RWS speaks w/ Richard Green, director of "I Know Catherine, the Log Lady"

On this very special episode of Really Weird Stuff: A Twin Peaks Podcast, we team up with independent cinema outlet, Hammer to Nail [https://www.hammertonail.com/reviews/i-know-catherine/], 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 [https://iknowcatherine.com/blogs/news/screenings] for more information and to see if the film is coming to your city! Hammer to Nail [https://www.hammertonail.com/] https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com insta: @reallyweirdstuffpod [https://www.instagram.com/reallyweirdstuffpod/] bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social] youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod [https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyWeirdStuffPod] facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/reallyweirdstuffpodcast] email: reallyweirdstuffpod@gmail.com

RWS #36: Twin Peaks the Return - "Case files." w/ Mike Miley

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 [https://www.mikemiley.com], author of the new book, David Lynch's American Dreamscape: Music, Literature, Cinema [https://www.mikemiley.com/#/david-lynchs-american-dreamscape/]. 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 [https://www.instagram.com/reallyweirdstuffpod/] bluesky: @reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social] youtube: @reallyweirdstuffpod [https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyWeirdStuffPod] facebook: @reallyweirdstuffpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/reallyweirdstuffpodcast] email: reallyweirdstuffpod@gmail.com