On this episode, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 2, Episode 1: May the Giant Be with You. This episode first aired on September 30th, 1990. It was written by Mark Frost and David Lynch and directed by David Lynch. This is a very special episode for many reasons, not the least of which is our guest, the lovely and talented Krishane Jones! Krishane has lived a life steeped in Twin Peaks and has many unique insights into our favorite small town yokels.  Join us to explore such mysteries...

On episode 8 of Really Weird Stuff, we're discussing the Twin Peaks season 1 finale: The Last Evening, written and directed by Mark Frost. It's the one with all the cliffhangers, including Coop bleeding out on the floor of his hotel room. This episode originally aired on May 23rd 1990 and angered 11 million viewers, who thought they were going to learn who killed Laura Palmer. Hosts Annie Malone and Jessica Baxter explore such mysteries as:  HOW much does Hank spend on payphone calls?  WHY...

On RWS E7, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 1, Episode 6, "Realization Time", written by Harley Peyton and directed by Caleb Deschanel. This is best known as the one where Waldo the Myna bird helps the investigation, and the Bookhouse Boys go to One-Eyed Jacks. But there are so many other delicious scenes, including Audrey sleuthing all over Horne's Department store and a nod to "Double Indemnity" in Catherine's scene with the ambitious life insurance agent, Mr. Neff.  Special guest, Matt...

"Cooper's Dreams" is the 5th episode of Season One of Twin Peaks. It was written by Mark Frost and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, who is one of the more experimental auteurs in the Peaks-verse Lynch/Frost, notwithstanding. It originally aired on May 10th, 1990 and is perhaps best known for being the one where Cooper's a little on edge and only has time for coffee, and the gang hikes to the Log Lady's cabin for tea and spooky log testimony. Special guest, Cecelia Gunn joins us to explore...

On RWS Episode 5, we're discussing Twin Peaks S1E4, "The One-Armed Man", written by Robert Engels and directed by Tim Hunter. This is a very plot-heavy episode but it's still a lot of fun. Special guest Ryan Weadon (Ex-Rated Movies Podcast) joins us to explore mysteries such as: WHY won't Lucy just tell Andy what's on her mind? WHAT is the real purpose of Ben's Little Elvis? HOW much time did Hank spend on his domino sketch? IS Hawk's girlfriend a local gal? PLUS: Ryan inspires our...

On RWS E4, we're discussing S1E3: "Rest in Pain", written by Harley Peyton and directed by Tina Rathborne. It's the first episode without any direct Frosty Lynchness, but we do get plenty of time with the delightful Shakespearean insult machine that is Albert Rosenfield, and two iconic Bobby Briggs moments. Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore mysteries such as:  HOW can two perfectly terrific women be in love with Ed? WHY doesn't Donna wear that derby hat more often? WHAT is up...

"Zen or the Skill to Catch a Killer" is also known for being the episode that really leans into the weird stuff. We have Sarah Palmer's visions, Nadine's super strength, Cooper's unusual methods, Albert Rosenfield's delightful diatribes, and a visit to the Red Room! It's written by David Lynch and Mark Frost and directed by David Lynch, so you know it's gotta be a juicy one.  Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore mysteries such as: WHY does Ben Horne eat his sandwich from the...

On RWS Ep 2, we're discussing Twin Peaks Season 1, Episode 1 - Traces to Nowhere, directed by Duwayne Dunham, who also edited "Blue Velvet" and the Twin Peaks pilot. Dunham makes some dubious choices, but this episode is still a lot of fun.  Mysteries include:  HOW does Coop really want his bacon? WHY is James so dumb? WHAT is up with that silly dance from the picnic video? WHERE did Bobby and Mike get those nicknames for each other? Plus: Catherine and Ben's perplexing sexy talk!

Welcome to Twin Peaks, an Eastern-ish Washington town full of eccentric characters and plenty of really weird stuff for Annie Malone and Jessica Baxter to discuss at length. For our pilot episode, we discuss our personal histories with Twin Peaks and David Lynch, the origin of the show, and of course, THE Pilot, which aired on April 8th, 1990 on the American Broadcasting Company.  On RWS, we aim to analyze each episode of Twin Peaks in the context of the whole, including Fire Walk with Me,...