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Twin Peaks Completion

By Cary Littlejohn

I did it. I finally completed the Twin Peaks Experience: Seasons One and Two of the original; Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me, and now Twin Peaks: The Return.

At this point, I’m still not able to call myself a David Lynch completist, but this was a meaningful step toward that goal. It’s quite frankly a lot to sit through and take in, not just from the tough subject matter and headspace it puts you into but also for the sheer lack of definitive narrative. It’s a lot of just watching and experiencing where “understanding” is a relative concept.

I think some of the fun about this type of work is being able to discuss it. Not in a mystery box way but just a downloading of what stuck with you. It doesn’t really work if someone else isn’t going through the experience with you, which is why I’ve found this collection of podcasts to be really enjoyable companion pieces to the viewing.

Twin Peaks

Blank Check

Season 1

Twin Peaks (Season 1) with Eva Anderson - Blank Check with Griffin & David
Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors’ complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced by Ben Hosley.

Season 2 (Patreon subscription required):

Twin Peaks (Season 2) with Connor Ratliff - Blank Check: Special Features
Creating Podcasts

Prestige TV Podcast

‘Twin Peaks’ Hall of Fame: “Pilot” With Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey - The Prestige TV Podcast
The Prestige TV Podcast is your home for instant reactions, deep dives, creator interviews, and Hall of Fame retrospectives on the best television around. Join a rotating cast of Ringer personalities including Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and more as they break down the shows you’re binging and the ones you’re waiting to drop every week. Subscribe to The Prestige TV Podcast, check back weekly for our breakdowns, and most importantly, keep watching.

Stick the Landing

Did ‘Twin Peaks’ Stick the Landing? - The Prestige TV Podcast
The Prestige TV Podcast is your home for instant reactions, deep dives, creator interviews, and Hall of Fame retrospectives on the best television around. Join a rotating cast of Ringer personalities including Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney, Mallory Rubin, Van Lathan, and more as they break down the shows you’re binging and the ones you’re waiting to drop every week. Subscribe to The Prestige TV Podcast, check back weekly for our breakdowns, and most importantly, keep watching.

Fire Walk With Me

Blank Check

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me with Arkasha Stevenson - Blank Check with Griffin & David
Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors’ complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced by Ben Hosley.

The Big Picture: The David Lynch Episode

The David Lynch Episode - The Big Picture
This year marks the 30th anniversary of David Lynch’s ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me,’ and the 25th anniversary of ‘Lost Highway.’ To celebrate, Sean and Adam Nayman are diving deep into the unnerving, beautiful, often terrifying dream logic of their Lynchian fascinatination. Host: Sean Fennessey Guest: Adam Nayman Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twin Peaks: The Return

Blank Check

Twin Peaks: The Return (Episodes 1-7) - Blank Check with Griffin & David
Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors’ complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced by Ben Hosley.
Twin Peaks: The Return (Episode 8) with Connor Ratliff - Blank Check with Griffin & David
Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors’ complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced by Ben Hosley.
Twin Peaks: The Return (Episodes 9-13) with Fran Hoepfner - Blank Check with Griffin & David
Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors’ complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced by Ben Hosley.
Twin Peaks: The Return (Episodes 14-18) with Jane Schoenbrun - Blank Check with Griffin & David
Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors’ complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced by Ben Hosley.

The Watch

Previewing Twin Peaks: The Return

The Networks Aim to Make TV Great Again, and Previewing ‘Twin Peaks’ (Ep. 151) - The Watch
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss network television’s recent attempts to eventize television programming (1:00). They also say farewell to Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell (13:20) before discussing the upcoming third season of ‘Twin Peaks’ (21:20).

First couple of episodes:

‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Alien Covenant,’ and the Highs and Lows of IP (Ep. 152) - The Watch
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate the return of ‘Twin Peaks’ by giving it “The Belt” and discussing the arc of the first couple episodes (2:30). Later, writer Adam Nayman joins to discuss director Ridley Scott and his latest film, ‘Alien Covenant’ (27:24).

Damon Lindelof talks Twin Peaks: The Return (4 episodes released at this point):

Big IP Fails at the Box Office and Damon Lindelof Talks ‘Twin Peaks’ and the End of ‘The Leftovers’ (Ep. 155) - The Watch
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald are joined by editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey to discuss the slew of big IP films, including ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ and ‘Baywatch,’ that are failing at the box office and what it means for the film industry (3:40). Then, Chris and Andy discuss ‘Silicon Valley’ and T.J. Miller’s sudden departure from the show (21:30) before fielding a call from showrunner Damon Lindelof to talk ‘Twin Peaks’ and ending his show ‘The Leftovers’ (29:40).

Matthew Lillard on his run on Twin Peaks: The Return

‘Game of Thrones,’ Comic-Con Trailers, and ‘Dunkirk,’ Plus Matthew Lillard on ‘Twin Peaks’ and Working in Hollywood (Ep. 170) - The Watch
<p>The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss last night’s episode of Game of Thrones ‘Stormborn’ (3:00) and the big new trailers coming out of Comic Con like ‘Stranger Things 2’ and ‘Westworld’ (12:00) before reviewing Dunkirk (26:45). Later, Matthew Lillard stops by to discuss his recent run on Twin Peaks, his time at Comic Con and what it’s like working on set with David Lynch as well as his experience as a working actor in Hollywood (37:00). </p>

Showtime CEO on Twin Peaks: The Return (15 episodes released at this point)

DC’s New Joker Origin Story, ‘Logan Lucky,’ and Showtime CEO David Nevins on ‘Twin Peaks’ (Ep. 179) - The Watch
<p>The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald announce the latest installment of the Double Down Book Club before discussing their feelings about the recent news of a Martin Scorsese–produced Joker origin movie as well as Chris’s feeling about ‘Logan Lucky’ (1:00). Later, Andy chats with Showtime CEO and president David Nevins about his role in resurrecting ‘Twin Peaks’ (25;00).</p>

Finale:

‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ Loses Its Director, ‘Narcos’ Returns, ‘Twin Peaks’ Ends, and Elisabeth Moss Talks ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ (Ep. 183) - The Watch
<p>The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss director Colin Trevorrow’s sudden departure from ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ (1:00) as well as the finale of ‘Twin Peaks’ (12:45) and the new season of ‘Narcos’ (28:30). Then Andy chats with Elisabeth Moss about her hit show, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, and the new season of ‘Top of the Lake’ (36:00).</p>

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