Meanwhile: A Twin Peaks Podcast
A deep dive into the wonderful and strange world of Twin Peaks. Hosts Eric Grissom and Dan Johnson will go scene-by-scene, episode-by-episode, from the Pilot through The Return. They’ll also enter discuss Fire Walk With Me, The Missing Pieces, the Secret Diary of Laura Palmer, and more. Give yourself a present. Don’t plan it. Don’t wait for it. Just let it happen.
Episodes
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
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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...
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-emp...
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
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- INLAND EMPIRE - David Lynch - https://www.criterion.com/fil...
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 looki...
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...
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://v...
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...
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.
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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.
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- The Juniper Lodger - Dustin Weaver - htt...
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...
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...
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 Lyn...
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.
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- Postcards: Michael Horse - Marks - https://www.pbs.org/video/michael-horse-glghfq/
- Do you understand the place? - David Titterington...
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 ma...
Today on MEANWHILE, we finish off Mark Frost's Twin Peaks novel, THE FINAL DOSSIER! In Part 2, we discuss Windom Earle, Annie and how she is, Miss Twin Peaks and Lana, Dr Jacoby, Margaret Lanterman, Harry Truman, Major Briggs, Phillip Jefferies, Judy, Ray Monroe, and more.
If you haven't yet, please support our efforts to get CBS Paramount to release the lost David Lynch and Mark Frost TV series, ON THE AIR. If you care...
Today on MEANWHILE, we are diving into Mark Frost's second Twin Peaks novel, THE FINAL DOSSIER. In Part 1, we'll cover who shot Leo, Shelly Johnson, the Horne and Hayward family, the ballad of Norma and Annie, and more.
Stay tuned for Part 2, next week.
PLUS: Today marks the first day in our quest to see CBS Paramount release the lost David Lynch and Mark Frost TV series, ON THE AIR. If you care about seeing more ...
My guest today on MEANWHILE is director, writer, editor, and actor, Vera Drew. Vera has worked on some of the best comedy created in the last decade including: On Cinema, Tim & Eric, I Think You Should Leave, Comedy Bang-Bang, and more. In 2024 she released the impossible film, THE PEOPLE'S JOKER which won her a Gotham Award for Breakthrough Director.
We talk about her mom's art, the magick of video cameras, Improv and all who ...
My guest today on MEANWHILE is non other than Twin Peaks co-creator Mark Frost.
There's a video version of this conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3aVs2Oe798
Mark talks to me about his childhood, his early career, TWIN PEAKS, ON THE AIR, writing the TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN with David Lynch, his new novel THE YANKEE SPHINX, and talks me off the ledge a couple of times.
In this moment, I am very much living inside a d...
Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 18, "What is your name?"
We've arrived! It's the final episode of TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN. All roads end, unless its a traffic circle. Today we are discussing the final installment in the greatest long-form film of our time. Plus special guest MARY REBER. Owner of the Palmer House and actress who portrayed Alice Tremond. Grab a cup of coffee and let's Eat at Judy's.
Part...
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