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 ex...

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 miraculo...

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 everyt...

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...

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...

On episode 28 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 20: "The Path to the Black Lodge". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels and directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal (who has previously directed a TV movie called "A Killing in a Small Town"). This episode is best known for hot couples interacting hotly, and Major Briggs revealing his biggest fear. Special guest, Michael Hayes, joins us to explore such mysteries as: HOW does JJW pull off that...

On episode 27 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 19: "Variations on Relations". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and Mark Frost and directed by Jonathan Sanger (producer on The Elephant Man). This episode is best known for everyone gearing up for the Miss Twin Peaks Contest, Dick Tremayne's wine tasting, and Gordon Cole's (David Lynch) memorial last visit to the RR.  We explore such mysteries as: WHY are the men being so EXTRA? HOW does everyone...

On episode 26 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 18: "On the Wings of Love". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels and directed by Duwayne Dunham. This episode is best known for Gordon Cole's (David Lynch) myriad quotable lines.  Special guest Cristina Barr of Paid in Puke Podcast joins us to explore such mysteries as: WHAT is in Jones' ornate little bottle? WHY is this episode named after a 1982 pop ballad?  WHAT is the best cure...

On episode 25 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 17: "Wounds and Scars". This episode was written by Barry Pullman and directed by Madonna video visionary, James Foley, who brings his more conventional cinematic style to our favorite mountain town. This episode is best known for the hijinks that ensue at Ben Horne's Save the Pine Weasel Fundraiser and Fashion Show.  Special guest Matt Findley joins us to explore such mysteries as: HOW exactly are Norma and...

On episode 24 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 16: "The Condemned Woman". This episode was written by Tricia Brock and directed  by Lesli Linka Glatter. Brock and Glatter had the unenviable task of bidding adieu to Josie and James, and they rise to the occasion, with a well-written script, and solid direction. Special guest Ryan Weadon of Ex-Rated Movies Podcast joins us to explore such mysteries as: WHERE, oh where, is Doc Hayward? IS it actually...

On episode 23 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 15: "Slaves and Masters". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels and directed  - rather infamously - by THE Diane Keaton. We maintain that it's one of the better episodes to deal with the hot mess of the two worst storylines, and it concludes them with gusto. Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore such mysteries as:  WHY is Albert in such a great mood all of a sudden? WHO is Donna...

On episode 22 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 14: "Double Play". This episode was written by Harley Peyton  and directed by Uli Edel (Body of Evidence). It's best known as the one with a whole lot of time spent on the three most intolerable plots (James & Evelyn, Little Nicky, & Ben Horne's Civil War re-enactment), but it also delivers a very compelling horror vignette when Leo attacks Shelly in their perpetually under-construction home. Special...

On episode 21 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 13: "Checkmate". This episode was written by Harley Peyton  and directed by Todd Holland. It's best known as the one where Jean Renault meets his end, and ladies (specifically Nadine and Denise) save the day! Special guest Matt Fisher of Ex-Rated Movies Podcast joins us to explore such mysteries as:  DOES anyone like the James and Evelyn plot? WHY is Windom Earle So extra?  WHERE is Nadine's high school comedy...

On episode 20 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 12: "The Black Widow". This episode was written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels and directed by Caleb Deschanel. It's best known as the one where Dougie dies and Denise and Audrey help Coop clear his name. For an episode that features Evelyn, James, and that Little Nicky business, it's surprisingly funny. Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore such mysteries as:  DID Coop learn to taste random white...

On episode 19 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 11: "Masked Ball". This episode was written by Barry Pullman and directed by Duwayne Dunham. It's best known as the one with the Milford Wedding and the introduction of DEA Agent Denise Bryson (David Duchovny)! Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to fawn over Denise and explore such mysteries as:  WHY are there so many psychotic outfits in this episode?  WHERE is Doc Hayward?  WHAT possesses Josie to return to...

On episode 18 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 10: "A Dispute Between Brothers". This episode was written by Tricia Brock and directed by Tina Rathborne. It's best known as the one with Leland's funeral and Coop's suspension from the FBI. Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore such mysteries as: IS Sarah Palmer really OK?  COULD two people in love really have caused all this?  WHY does emotional baggage seem so sexy to a teenager?  PLUS: Extra...

On episode 17 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 9: "Arbitrary Law". This episode was written by Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, and Robert Engels. It was perhaps slightly over-directed directed by Tim Hunter, but it also feels like a seminal episode for The Return. It's best known as the one where BOB shuffles off to Buffalo, taking Ray Wise with him. Special guest Ryan Weadon of Ex-Rated Movies Podcast joins us to explore such mysteries as:  WHY do they...

On episode 16 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 8: "Drive with a Dead Girl". This episode was written by Scott Frost and directed by Caleb Deschanel. It's best known as the one where BOB has the time of his life carting Maddy's body around town in the trunk of Leland's car. Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore such mysteries as:  WHY do evil entities have such pedestrian names? WHAT is Gwen's deal? HOW does Maddy fit into such a small bag? PLUS:...

On episode 15 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 7: "Lonely Souls". This episode was written by Mark Frost and directed by David Lynch. It's best known as the one where Maddy goes galloping back to Missoula, Montana. To help us discuss the DOOZIEST of doozies, we have TWO special guests: Both halves of the Ex-Rated Movies Podcast, Ryan Weadon and Matt Fisher! We explore such mysteries as: WHAT does the S. stand for in Harry's full name?  WHY a horse? HOW...

On episode 14 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 6: Demons. This episode was written by Harley Peyton and Robert Engels. It was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. It's best known as the one that calls out the "Really Weird Stuff" directly (Gordon Cole, played by David Lynch, makes his first on-screen appearance). And Al Strobel knocks it out of the park as Phillip Gerard and MIKE, an otherworldly inhabiting spirit who broke good to stop his former partner in...

On episode 13 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 5: The Orchid's Curse. It was written by Barry Pullman and directed by Graeme Clifford. Originally airing on October 27th, 1990, it's best known as the episode with the One-Eyed Jacks Audrey rescue and Harold's angry face raking. We get very silly in this episode, exploring such mysteries as:  WHY does Judge Sternwood cut off the D.A. mid-argument?  WHAT other abortion clinics did Lucy call before she settled...

On episode 12 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 4: Laura's Secret Diary. It was directed by Todd Holland and written by Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, Robert Engels, and Jerry Stahl. It's best known as the episode with too many cooks in the kitchen. Stahl handed in a non-sensical, blood stained draft that the other three men had to whip into shape in record time. Still, there are some shining moments. We explore such mysteries as: WHY is Hank sleeping at the...

On episode 11 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, episode 3: The Man Behind the Glass. This episode originally aired on October 13th, 1990. It was written by Robert Engels and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. It's best known as the one where Albert declares his love for Sheriff Truman. Chris Brugos joins us to explore such mysteries as:  HOW much does Leland really know about BOB? WHO cares about the Lucy/Andy/Dick paternity triangle?  WHY doesn't Ronette get more...

It's part two of the David Lynch-directed double shot that kicks off Twin Peaks Season 2. "Coma" is written by Harley Peyton. It originally aired on October 6th, 1990. This episode is full of fun and frivolity, but it also features some top-notch BOB scares and arguably the worst Twin Peaks moment of all time: A little ditty called "Just You and I". On this episode, we explore such mysteries as:  WHY do Coop and Harry have so much trouble adjusting those hospital stools?  WHO is going to eat...