Back to the Double R: A Twin Peaks Rewatch
Damon, Jonathan, Jennifer, and Colin
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Four fans dive into a complete rewatch of David Lynch and Mark Frost's epic television event "Twin Peaks." With four different starting points—from first-time rewatcher to seasoned expert—we take apart the show that changed how the world watches television. Special content from Lynch's creative universe (books, films, art, and weather reports) also figures into this weekly exploration of deep secrets, dark forces, black coffee, and donuts, donuts, donuts….
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Nov 1, 2023
BRR presents: Goodnight, Ladies, Part 1—"From Hell" and its Secret Passages to the Lynchverse
*Happy Helloween, O children of the night! *To sanctify the arrival of the dismal months, we are busting out of our clear acrylic cube to bring you a BRR Special Event! Welcome to *GOODNIGHT, LADIES, Part 1*, in which we step into the depths of Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell’s legendary graphic novel, *From Hell*—technically not a Lynch property, although we will be exploring several points of contact, including a fateful meeting at the Gull & Elephant. In this stroll through the nightmares of 1880s Whitechapel, *Jennifer* dissects the deep disorientation; *Damon* summons the spirit of anarchy; *Jonathan* maps the links between The Ripper’s London and the Lynchverse; and *Colin* invites you into secret association! Keep your eyes peeled out there, friends!
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Jun 30, 2023
Lynchverse #6: Inland Empire
*Howdy out there, denizens of the Lynchverse!* Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag because we’re hopping on the midnight bus bound for the *Inland Empire*. This immersive meditation on Hollywood has a reputation for being EXTRA Lynchian—and we can see how folks might hesitate to dive in at first: It’s a bit of a commitment, that’s true, especially for leporiphobes. But your loyal servants at Back to the Double R have gone to the promised land to mark the way! And ended up right back where started! But with subtle and unspeakable insights we will nevertheless gab about for an hour and change: *Jennifer* maps the many places that the Inland Empire seems to be all at once; *Damon* is on the trail of stories within stories (within stories within stories); *Colin* brings in the scholarly big guns; and *Jonathan* presses play on the echoing themes of Nina Simone’s “Sinnerman”! For the *Twist*, we conjure up some of our favorite movies about making movies and ask WWDLD: What Would David Lynch Do?
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Feb 24, 2023
Lynchverse #5: The Straight Story
*Hey, it’s a party! Two years of Back to the Double R and another damn fine Twin Peaks Day! *We hope you’ve all come through the darkest weeks of the season and are ready for a little light, because we’re going full-Disney in one of the simultaneously Least- and Most-David-Lynch films in the catalog, the 1999 biopic, *“The Straight Story.”* In this extremely (in fact, literally) linear narrative, Alvin Straight takes to the open road upon his humble John Deere mower to reconnect with his brother before the chance slips away forever. *Jonathan* is here with an homage to the late, great Richard Farnsworth; *Jennifer* flips the script and finds this to be a “coming of old age” film; *Damon* ponders visions of an antiquated masculinity; and *Colin* asks what the structure of this picture tells us about Lynch’s style in general. For the *Twist*, we roll out some other real-life stories that would be fitting additions to the Lynchverse!
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Dec 24, 2022
Lynchverse #4: Angelo Badalamenti and The Soundtrack to Twin Peaks
*Our tribute to a master.* In November, we recorded our episode on the soundtrack to Twin Peaks and the excellent Clare Nina Norelli book in the 33-1/3 series that honors it so well. Then, in early December, we learned that Badalamenti had passed away, and our tribute became a remembrance. In these dark nights, as we crowd around the fire, alone or with those close to us, we are thinking about the magic that Maestro Badalamenti gave us. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful season, and a hopeful turn back toward the light…
Happy holidays,
Your friends at the 4-top
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Oct 29, 2022
Lynchverse #3: Eraserhead
*If it’s Halloween, this must be Eraserhead!!* Greetings, dark spirits and woodspeople of all shapes and sizes! Welcome to Back to the Double R’s Very Special Horrorshow, in which we wander through the industrial and psychological wastelands of David Lynch’s first creature feature film, Eraserhead. What better way to celebrate the Spooky Season than in lush black and white, and claustrophobic paranoia? In this episode, *Jennifer* spots Eraserhead lurking throughout Twin Peaks; *Jonathan* dissects Lynch’s sympathy for the grotesque; *Colin* plunges through the inescapable surreal; and *Damon* comes face to face with the clutches of parental anxiety. For the *Twist*, we examine the stripped down production techniques of black-and-white film and minimal dialogue and ponder how they can send shivers right down us!
*Next month*, it’s our long-rumored Musical Episode (well, sort of) in which we groove to Angelo Badalamenti’s timeless Twin Peaks soundtrack via Clare Nina Norelli’s book in the 33-1/3 series, available now via your local independent bookstore!
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Oct 3, 2022
Lynchverse #2: Wild at Heart
*Howdy, listeners! Our minor time-slip continues to cause static in our temporal continuity, *but we are delighted to bring you our September episode, in our new monthly format, with a deep dive into the wild lives of Sailor and Lula, the twin atomic explosions that drive David Lynch’s comparatively light-hearted adventure, “*Wild at Heart*.” In this jam-packed episode of Back to the Double-R: *Jennifer* is giving her communications technology expertise a spin; *Jonathan* busts out some rockin’ production notes and salutes the “lovers on the run” theme; *Colin* goes to the bookshelf to think about fables; and *Damon* goes over the rainbow. For the *Twist*, we ask, “What other genres would we like to see Lynch put his personal spin on?”
And join us later in October as we go back, back, back in time to the black-and-white horrorshow that started it all: Eraserhead!!
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Jul 31, 2022
Lynchverse #1: Lost Highway
*Hello friends of Back to the Double R!* In the closing hours of July, we are sneaking in our first new monthly installment of our hot take on the wider Lynchverse and associated delights. First up: 1997’s exquisite “*Lost Highway*,” a true Lynch joint through and through, with a number of twists that will definitely follow you home in the dark. Join us back at the 4-top as we navigate our way through the echoing realities and ominous interlocutors that make David Lynch David Lynch. This month(!): *Damon* is seeing similar patterns from different angles; *Colin* is flipping through a Field Guide to Human Consciousness; *Jonathan* is talking true crime, before and after; and *Jennifer* is cranking up the machinery for recording memories. For the *Twist*, we break down the road trip mix in “Lost Highway” and find it to be potentially running on fumes.
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*NOTE! *This podcast contains spoilers for any or all of "Twin Peaks," right through the final episode, so beware!
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*Be sure to join us next month* as we continue the blacktop tragedies with another powerhouse couple in “*Wild At Heart*”!
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Jun 17, 2022
Special #10: Closing Thoughts
*Let’s bring it on home, folks! In this super-sized sendoff, *we reflect on the rewatch adventure we went on with you, dear listeners, and we ponder some deep questions about what makes this show magic, after all these years (and in at least three different universes). With 18 months of coffee, kismet, and conundrums under our belts, we close the conversation with: *Jennifer*, on the singular voice and presence of our beloved Julee Cruise; *Colin*, on what we learned bringing you this humble pod; *Damon*, on the ultimate theory of what Twin Peaks really is (!!!); and *Jonathan*, on the dichotomies and dualities that echo after the final curtain. For our last *Twist* (for now), we wrangle over the Top Ten Greatest Episodes of Twin Peaks, According to Us, At Least For This Week. And with that, we come to the end of our focus on “Twin Peaks”—but we’re not abandoning you in the dark woods! Starting in July, we transition to the wider world of the Lynch-verse and switch to our new monthly format—first up: Lynch’s 1997 masterpiece, *Lost Highway*!
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Jun 9, 2022
Special #9: Twin Peaks, The International Pilot
*The circle is now complete!* *We started our humble rewatch adventure with you* roughly a year and a half ago, and in that time, we have worked our way through 48 episodes, a pile of books, and several tasty Specials. Now, not unlike our earnest Man in Black, we go back to where it all started: the pilot episode of the series! *But wait!* Because this is Twin Peaks (and Back to the Double R), there’s a Twist! We couldn’t resist the opportunity to go back and change history. Instead of the standard pilot, we watched the infamous “international pilot,” with its twenty-odd minutes (and they certainly are odd) tacked on to the end. It was the best of both worlds, a chance to reflect on that very first episode *and* to contemplate alternative universes that just don’t seem quite right. This week: *Colin* investigates the Lynch magic that made us instant, rabid fans; *Jonathan* reaches back for Sheriff Harry Truman and How It Started with Cooper; *Jennifer* is seeing Bobs within Bobs, and other multiplicities; and *Damon* says it was always going to end like this. For the *Twist*, we savor the sweetness this alternate universe offers us via a snapshot of the wacky home life of Lucy and Andy.
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*S1, E1 INTERNATIONAL PILOT NOTES:*
David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Jun 2, 2022
Special #8: The Final Dossier
*Book Club is back in session!* After the epic inter-temporal wipeout of Part 18, we pick up the pieces and turn to the slender tome known as *The Final Dossier*, which is the last of our in-Peaks books (though we will be sticking our noses in other books of the Lynch-verse down the road). One Mr. Mark Frost does a deft job of wrapping up various storylines in bows of various tones, both sad and silly, and he fills in a few lingering points of order and chaos. Please open your texts, then, and turn to page infinity. This week: *Damon* makes his case that much less is much more; *Jennifer* spins you right ‘round, baby, right ‘round, like a record, baby, right 'round, ‘round ‘round; *Colin* highlights (and underlines) the show’s deep themes in Margaret’s final reflection; and *Jonathan* ponders the meanings of questions and answers alike. For the *Twist*, as with all our bookish episodes, we ask, “Is it canon? And do we care?”
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*THE FINAL DOSSIER NOTES:
*Mark Frost (author)
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May 20, 2022
S3, E18: Part 18: What is your name?
*Denouement: An ending that isn’t an ending for a TV show that isn’t a TV show. *In this final episode of Twin Peaks, we’re through the looking glass and into an eerie new realm that might even be our own. If it’s Thursday, this must be *Part 18: What is your name? *As we venture across time with Cooper and Diane, or Richard and Linda, we are savoring this long, strange trip and sending our gratitude to you our there in Listener Land for riding shotgun. This week: *Damon* takes in the silence; *Jennifer* eyes the latest Dale Cooper with suspicion; *Jonathan* contemplates the full circle; and *Colin* sees a warning in the illusion of knowing. For the *Twist*, we ask the inevitable post-Part 18 question: Should there be a fourth season? But wait! We’re not done yet! Stay tuned for more episodes looking back on *Back to the Double R*’s adventures in Rewatching!
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*S3, E18 NOTES:
*David Lynch (e…
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May 12, 2022
S3, E17: Part 17: The past dictates the future.
*It just doesn’t get any bigger than this, folks! (*Or does it? No, it couldn’t. Could it?) For all the marbles, this week we’re going to learn who Judy is, battle Bob himself, ask a special favor of Phillip Jeffries, and tinker with the very fabric of reality! You know, like you do. There’s so much to cover in *Part 17: The past dictates the future *that we’re taking it section by section: *Jonathan* questions some of Agent Cooper’s choices; *Jennifer* ponders public brawls; *Colin* solves the puzzle box at long last; and *Damon* contemplates the epistemic implications of hitting “UNDO.” For the *Twist*, we cast an eye backward and think about what we have missed as this season draws to a close.
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*S3, E17 NOTES:
*David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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May 5, 2022
S3, E16: Part 16: No knock, no doorbell.
*Will the real Dale Cooper please stand up!! T*hings are popping off, and we don’t just mean irritable accountants! This is an episode where electricity is put to diabolical use, tulpas are coming and going, and the FBI is on the move in the best possible way. Gas up the jet, gang, because this is *Part 16: No knock, no doorbell*! This astonishing week: *Jennifer* monitors mysterious soundscapes; *Damon* checks Agent Cooper’s vital signs; *Jonathan* reveals hidden truths about Diane Evans; and *Colin* asks if Twin Peaks is life. For the *Twist*, we join the magical Sherilyn Fenn on the dance floor and move to the groove that is “Audrey’s Dance.”
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*S3, E16 NOTES:
*David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Apr 29, 2022
S3, E15: Part 15: There's some fear in letting go.
*It’s an episode for the ages!* First we’re up, soaring in the bright blue sky, then we’re brought low, as a dimming light darkens for the final time. How much emotion can Messrs. Lynch and Frost pack into an hour? They’re certainly taking us on tour of our feels this week in *Part 15: There’s some fear in letting go.* But this isn’t our first rodeo, or yours either! Tune in as we celebrate the rapturous smooch of Ed & Norma, then *Jennifer* hearts on Hutch & Chantal; *Damon* pulls back to reveal a wider, weirder elsewhere; *Colin* is seeing things in a new light; and *Jonathan* honors the inimitable and unforgettable Catherine Coulson and her beautiful performance as Margaret Lanterman. A true gem in life and on screen, and we were lucky to get to watch her do this work. For the *Twist*, we offer a personalized travel guide to some real-world spots that could be straight outta the Lynch-verse!
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Apr 21, 2022
S3, E14: Part 14: We are like the dreamer.
*Can’t a lady just enjoy a Bloody Mary in peace?* At least one sleazeball trucker is no longer able to convey his opinion on the subject. But what a week! Family trees are revealed, Blue Roses come to light, and the Fireman—formerly Himself of the seven question marks—slurps up Andy Brennan for a “Previously On…” for the ages. Meanwhile, back at the 4-top: *Colin* is getting moody; *Jennifer* isn’t in Kansas anymore; *Jonathan* goes full circle with Deputy Andy Brennan; and *Damon* is serving up some history. In the *Twist*, we ponder the tulpa and ask whether any of your humble co-hosts grew up with an imaginary friend!
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*S3, E14 NOTES:
*David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Apr 15, 2022
S3, E13: Part 13: What story is that, Charlie?
*Around and around we go! *It’s time slips and ominous musical cues over here, crazy gangsters and broken men over there—must be a party at Lynch and Frost’s place! Bare your soul and beg for Bushnell Mullins’s mercy, quick, before you get turned into a swan. This week: *Jennifer* is inspecting fractured realities; *Jonathan* sees right through Big Ed’s lonely soul; *Damon* goes seriously highbrow; and *Colin* is stuck in loops, loops, loops. For the *Twist*, we twist last week’s *Twist* (!!) as each co-host spins a tale of whom another co-host would be in the world of Twin Peaks!
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*S3, E13 NOTES:
*David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Apr 8, 2022
S3, E12: Part 12: Let's rock.
*Our long-lost Queen of Diamonds has come back to us!!* (Or maybe not? Or… wait, what??) In any case, Sherilyn Fenn is once again gracing our screens in all her glory, so—even if we have NO IDEA what she and Charlie are talking about—we’re going with it! Elsewhere this week: *Damon* is feeling the feels; *Jonathan* spotlights Sarah Palmer and the cost of survival; *Jennifer* raises a glass to troubling abstractions; and *Colin* tackles the bafflingly idiosyncratic return of Audrey Horne. We *Twist* ourselves this week by asking whom we think we would be if we were suddenly transported into the littlest town with a population of 51,201 souls (or maybe less… or maybe more)!
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*S3, E12 NOTES:
*David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Apr 1, 2022
S3, E11: Part 11: There’s Fire Where You Are Going
*Behold the power of a well-timed cherry pie! *The luck of the Dougie is still with our addle-pated Agent Cooper this week, as a dream-driven delicacy snatches his life from the jaws of a very Vegas fate—and the check for $30 million didn’t hurt. Things are heating up as we meet out in the desert to discuss *Part 11: There’s fire where you are going. *This week, *Jonathan* is checking out the menu and speaking up for Gordon Cole; *Jennifer* is taking a slow drive through dreamland; *Damon* ponders progeny; and *Colin* is seeing doubles come into focus. For the *Twist*, we ask which flourish of gore this week made us weak in our respective knees.
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*S3, E11 NOTES:
*David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Mar 25, 2022
Special #7: Mulholland Drive
*Lights! Camera! WTAF?!? *This week, we follow our favorite mastermind on a dark and duplicative detour through Tinsel Town. We here at the 4-top thought—for a variety of reasons that we hope will become apparent—that this was the perfect moment to check out one of our favorite Lynch films, *Mulholland Drive*. Following our discussion of Episode 10, we jump back to 2001 to see what the director was up to in the period between “Fire Walk With Me” and Twin Peaks Season 3. In this very special special, *Jennifer* kicks us off by examining the resonances between the film and the show; *Colin* is seeing palimpsests everywhere; *Damon* is pondering the figure lurking behind Winkie’s; and *Jonathan* gets a hand stamp for Club Silencio and the portals beyond. For our Hollywood *Twist*, we ask again if all of David Lynch’s work unfurls in the same universe…
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*MULHOLLAND DRIVE NOTES
*David Lynch (w…
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Mar 17, 2022
S3, E10: Part 10: Laura is the One
*It’s a week where your luck might take you to heaven or H-E-double-hockey-sticks!* (Or, wait… isn’t that every week in Twin Peaks and environs?) In an episode with some signature Twin Peaks darkness, we also see more than a few bright spots in the great tapestry that Sirs Lynch and Frost are weaving. How to make sense of it all? We’ll give our best shot. This week: *Colin* sees a monstrous world for women; *Jonathan* ponders whether there can be compassion for the dastardly; *Jennifer* guides us back to the sweetness and light; and *Damon* has a special remembrance from Carl’s old guitar. For the *Twist*, we ask: In a show with a famously overflowing rogues’ gallery, who is the fearsomest of them all?
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*S3, E10 NOTES:
*David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Mar 10, 2022
S3, E9: Part 9: This is the Chair
*Hey! Is this thing on?! *We are back from our brief break and rarin’ to dive headlong into *Part 9: This is the Chair!* It seems like everyone—with a couple of notable exceptions—has somewhere to be but, this being the Lynch-verse, not everyone is going to get there in one piece. This week: *Jennifer* scrutinizes some awesome and inscrutable ladies; *Damon* is thinking about immortal time travelers (as he so often is); *Jonathan* brings Betty Briggs up on his stage and contemplates the aging process; and *Colin* is thinking about times and places. For the *Twist*, we ask, with panic in our voices, Why in the world is Mr. C. sliding into Diane’s DMs?!?
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*S3, E9 NOTES:
*David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Feb 24, 2022
S3, E8: The Return, Part 8: Gotta Light?
*We have arrived. Part 8. The big enchilada. *Time travel with us back to 1945 (and then some), in David Lynch and Mark Frost’s epic hour of mind-bending dimension hopping and creepy little bug-frog things. Also: *Happy Twin Peaks Day, kids! *We here at Back to the Double R are thrilled to be celebrating our anniversary today, with you, at 11:30 a.m. We’ve been busting out some special content this week at the website, BackToTheDoubleR.com, so come by and check it out. *Meanwhilewise*, this week, this extraordinary week, we all work our way through the *five major sections of Part 8: the desert (2017); the nails; the desert (1945); the purple lodge; the woodsman.* Can you handle it? We could, but just barely, and there are four of us. *The coffee's hot. The donuts are fresh. Come on down, and never be the same…
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*S3, E8 NOTES:
*David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writ…
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Feb 23, 2022
S3, E8: The Return, Part 8: Gotta Light? Reactions Episode!
*Great googly-moogly!! *It’s Twin Peaks Day tomorrow, so we here at Back to the Double R busted out a little special content for you! By some very mysterious (non-)coincidence we are doing our anniversary show on Twin Peaks Day, 2022, *and* we are diving deep into the almost unbelievably gigantic episode known to Peaks fans far and wide merely as “Part 8.” But! Before we did our official recording, we recorded another BRR Special for you—our in-the-moment reactions to the mind-bending journey that goes all the way back to 5:29 a.m. local time, July 16, 1945. Hear what old pros *Jonathan* and *Damon* picked out of the maelstrom on this go-around! Watch *Jennifer* and *Colin* try to make sense of reality again! Fun for the whole family. What did *you* think the first time you saw it? Drop by BackToTheDoubleR.com or drop us an email at backtothedoubler@gmail.com to let us know! Then join us on Twin Peaks Day for our official episode breakdown!
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Feb 18, 2022
S3, E7: The Return, Part 7: There’s a Body All Right
*Did we ever think, back in the day, that we’d actually get to meet Diane? THE Diane?!?* Well, we have arrived at long last, dear listeners—and she’s none too happy about it, let us tell you. But! She’s urgently needed in Buckhorn, South Dakota, and so, with epithets flying like stray bullets, she boards the FBI jet and we are on our way. If we can just survive Ike the Spike and the next generation of Renaults, we’ll be okay. We’ve turned off the security cameras, friends, and we’re speaking freely, all about *The Return, Part 7: There’s a Body All Right! *This week, *Colin* says it was worth the wait; *Damon* has a ringing in his ears (or does he?); *Jennifer* interrogates Mr. C and sees a cinematic progenitor; and *Jonathan* hangs with good guys and old ghosts. In a music-themed *Twist*, we sleep walk through some green onions and throw our best recommendations into the ring for music that should live in the Lynch-verse!
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Feb 10, 2022
S3, E6: The Return, Part 6: Don't Die
*There is no doubt who’s in charge down at the playground this week.* But there’s a lot of trouble brewing in the far-flung corners of our shared nightmare. Tragedy comes in form of ice picks and pickup trucks, and lingers in the air around one particularly ominous dime. Fortunately, heroes are at work, too: by the jungle gym, in the men’s room at the Sheriff’s Department, and, most stupendously, down at Max Von’s bar. Grab some complimentary peanuts and join us as *Jennifer* cracks her knuckles on the topic of tough dames; *Jonathan* gives Janey-E time to shine; *Colin* is starting to get twitchy; and *Damon* plays a game of lights and ladders. In the *Twist*, we tackle the mysterious symbology of the Jones Family breakfast nook!
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*S3, E6 NOTES:
*David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Feb 4, 2022
S3, E5: The Return, Part 5: Case Files
*Time to tune in, turn on, and rip ‘em a new one!* We are amped this week—that’s DOCTOR Amped to you—and we are peeling back the layers of skullduggery and ill intent that exert their stranglehold on freedom. Dr. Jacoby is riding the airwaves with his golden shovel, and we at Back to the Double R are reading between the lines to get at the truth you solid citizens deserve about *The Return, Part 5: Case Files*. This week: *Jonathan* profiles the man of the hour, one Russ Tamblyn, and his dulcet tones; *Jennifer* is tracing the mysterious transmitters and transistors upon which subtle influences flow; *Colin* is seeing the world as a battle between love and power; and *Damon* is caught in the parent trap. Then, watch us all *Twist* as we contend with the terrifying interrogation: Could Dr. Amp be… right?!
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*S3, E5 NOTES:
*David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Jan 27, 2022
S3, E4: The Return, Part 4: Brings Back Some Memories
*If it’s Thursday, this must be Vegas!* There’s a whole lotta “what the?!?” still bubbling away in Twin Peaks and the far-flung points on the map that now comprise our playing field. Cooper meets Dougie’s wife, the tough-as-nails-and-spitting-them Janey-E! Gordon and Albert come face to face with a face they can’t face! And… BOBBY’S A… !?!?!? Yes, it’s a world full of strangeness as we spin an old tune and seek out an old friend for *Twin Peaks Season 3, Episode 4: The Return, Part 4: Brings Back Some Memories*! This week at the 4-top, *Colin* thinks everyone is trapped in their own glass boxes; *Jonathan* sees signs of classic Peaks and classic TV; *Jennifer* gets all into the mystery that is Wally Brando; and *Damon* calls a code blue! Then, let’s *Twist* again by taking some time to consider the return of Denise Bryson!
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*S3, E4 NOTES:*
David Lynch (episode director)
David Lyn…
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Jan 21, 2022
S3, E3: The Return, Part 3: Call for Help
*Don’t try to tell us you saw this one coming!* Special Agent Dale Cooper starts by plummeting through a star field and ends up in Las Vegas—you know, like you do. There’s plenty going on this week, though we might get confused about whether we dreamed it. As we flip the switch on *Twin Peaks Season 3: The Return, Part 3: Call for Help*, *Jennifer* echoes our Special Agent in asking, “Where are we?!”; *Colin* is trying to make connections between all the disjointedness; *Jonathan* describes a network of labyrinths that Cooper must navigate; and *Damon* takes us to school on the links between Lynch and Kafka. For the *Twist*, we break down the weird, wonderful color palette of the episode!
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*S3, E3 NOTES:*
David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Jan 13, 2022
S3, E2: The Return, Part 2: The Stars Turn and a Time Presents Itself
*Holy smokes, y’all, it seems that Messrs. Lynch and Frost, et al., are not messing around! *Who was that in jail cell? Who’s trying to off Mr. C? And what in the heck has the arm evolved into?!? It’s a whirlwind, all right, this *Twin Peaks Season 3, Part 2: The Stars Turn and a Time Presents Itself*, but we remain undaunted. This week, *Jonathan* measures the new rabbit hole for drapes and shines a light on our discombobulated hero, Dale Cooper; *Damon* blasphemes (!!) but has an intriguing theory about Lodges and the lack thereof; *Jennifer* says there’s a whole lotta shakin’ going on; and *Colin* sees Lynches within Lynches in this refracted televisual diversion. For the *Twist*, we’re heading to the Roadhouse to see what they’ve done with the place over the last 25 years!
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*S3, E2 NOTES:*
David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost (episode writers)
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Jan 6, 2022
S3, E1: The Return, Part 1: My Log Has a Message for You
*At long last, we are all meeting in the beautiful future-present-past! *Back to the Double R has arrived at the much-anticipated—and somewhat improbable—*Season 3 of Twin Peaks, a.k.a, “The Return.”* It feels like we’ve been waiting forever! We stare into our glass boxes for *Part 1: My Log Has a Message for You,* and behold: *Colin* thinks we are not even watching television anymore; *Damon* says it’s Laura, it’s always been Laura; *Jennifer* thrills to the vintage audio tech and masterful sound design; and *Jonathan* sees doubles across the years! For the first *Twist* of 2022, we compare notes on who we were missing in *the first episode back.*
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*S3, E1 NOTES:*
David Lynch (episode director)
David Lynch, Mark Frost ( (episode writers)
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Jan 2, 2022
New Year Bonus Episode! Lynch's "Blue Velvet"
*Bonus episode!! How about some Blue Velvet to go with your brand new New Year?! *Your pals at Back to the Double R snuck in an extra recording session to puzzle out some of the mysteries of David Lynch’s idyllic Lumberton, North Carolina, and to ponder what it all means for the good people of Twin Peaks, Washington. In this Very Special Bonus Ep, *Damon* examines the birds and insects of these twinned cities and finds some noteworthy similarities; *Jonathan* sees an American flag waving in Red, White, and Blue Velvet; *Jennifer* maps out characters from each location and sees wheels within wheels; and *Colin* puts a clunky, old microscope on the dividing line between innocent childhood and corrupt adulthood. Enjoy, folks!!
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*NEW YEAR BONUS EPISODE: “BLUE VELVET” NOTES:*
David Lynch (writer, director)
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Dec 30, 2021
Special #6: The Secret History of Twin Peaks
*We’re dusting off some weighty tomes* as we dive (deep) into the hitherto unknown and unexplored depths of Mark Frost’s *“The Secret History of Twin Peaks.”* So many questions!! Order up some extra hash browns and ask Norma to put on a new pot of coffee, because we’re going to be here for a while. This week, *Damon* challenges us to question the veracity of everything we read; *Jonathan* contemplates the value of extending this narrative (and others) into historical contexts; *Colin* asks whether this could or perhaps should have been part of the recent boom in Native-driven creative entertainment; and *Jennifer* reflects on Josie, and other femmes fatales in the show. For our standard book-based *Twist*, we ask: Okay, but is it canon?
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*IN BETWEEN 5, SPECIAL #6, THE SECRET HISTORY OF TWIN PEAKS NOTES:
*Mark Frost (author)
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Dec 17, 2021
Special #5: Fire Walk with Me—Part 3: The Missing Pieces
*Welcome back to Back to the Double R*, where in honor of our subject matter this week, we are podcasting from a slightly alternate universe—so this never happened and if you tell anyone it did, we’ll deny talking about Judy. We sidestep into the absent imaginary with Lynch’s *Fire Walk with Me: The Missing Pieces*, which is to say, the cool bits that didn’t make it to the theatrical release. This week, did *Jennifer* wonder about the lighter side of the Palmer family that didn’t get served up to mainstream audiences? Did *Damon* lament the absence of old familiar faces from the town of Twin Peaks? Was *Colin* going on and on about time warps and tableaux vivants? Did *Jonathan* focus like a laser beam on the enigma of long-lost Special Agent Phillip Jeffries? And did we bust out a *Very Special Twist* focused on the music of the Man Who Fell to Earth himself? *There’s only one way to find out!!! *
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Dec 9, 2021
Special #4: Fire Walk with Me—Part 2
*Last week, we caught up with the mysterious disappearances* of Agents Desmond and Jeffries, and learned about life at the Fat Trout Trailer Park. Now, *in Part 2 of our discussion of Fire Walk with Me,* we time-jump from Deer Meadow to a pre-Cooper Twin Peaks in order to learn about the darkness that bubbled up to claim the Prom Queen. In this very special Special, *Jennifer* looks at a Laura Palmer being psychologically torn in two; *Colin* laments the tragedy of all those who failed her; *Jonathan* confronts the humanity of Leland Palmer; and *Damon* puzzles out some of the loose threads from end of Season 2.
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*IN BETWEEN 3, SPECIAL #4, FIRE WALK WITH ME (PART 2) NOTES:*
David Lynch (director)
David Lynch, Robert Engels, Mark Frost (writers)
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Nov 18, 2021
Special #3: Fire Walk with Me—Part 1
*Buddhist philosophy tells us that nothing exists outside causes and conditions,* so what lead up to our trusted Agent Cooper pulling into the small town of Twin Peaks? Come with us, back, back, back in time, to the mysterious events that launched his investigation (and the mysterious events embedded within those events, and so on, and so on). In this episode of our pod, we dive into the first 34 minutes of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks prequel, *“Fire Walk with Me.” *In this installment, *Jennifer* inspects the interference between television and film; *Damon* investigates the Fat Trout Trailer Park and smells something fishy; *Colin* puts the FBI in the hot seat, asking if they are the perfect dream decoders; and *Jonathan* goes through the looking glass to the mirror-world of Deer Meadow. For the *Twist*, we ask if we’d fall for Agent Chet as hard as we did the black-haired fella from Philadelphia!
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Nov 18, 2021
Special #2: The Autobiography of F.B.I. Special Agent Dale Cooper
*Woohoo!! We are way stoked *to have you reading a website about a podcast about a book supposedly transcribed from audio recordings about a TV character! Check all of us out! Nice work, everyone. In this, our Back to the Double R Special #2, we dive into the dogeared pages of Scott Frost’s *“The Autobiography of F.B.I. Special Agent Dale Cooper: My Life, My Tapes.” *Published in 1991, this lesser sibling to “The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer” is a curio of not-undubious distinction—but fans gonna fan, and we kinda liked it! *Jonathan* kicks us off with a discussion of how this compares to “The Secret Diary…”; *Jennifer* turns a spotlight on Dale Cooper’s early traumas; *Colin* wonders whether young Dale is a child of the 1950s, 60s, or 70s; and *Damon* asks whether Warren’s boy’s book is a useful bridge to Lynch’s Twin Peaks prequel, “Fire Walk With Me.” For the *Twist*, we ask our standard question of all the literary elements of the Peaksian landscape th…
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Oct 29, 2021
S2, E22: Beyond Life and Death
*… Wow, Bob. Wow.* The Master returns to direct the final episode of the season and the series (or so we thought), in *Season 2, Episode 22, “Beyond Life and Death.”* The sound of burning motor oil and the smell of hideous laughter usher us into the waiting room of the Black Lodge and we are spat out with at least as many questions as answers. This week, *Jonathan* contemplates the triumph of evil; *Jennifer* puzzles out the final doublings; *Damon* is lost in a time loop; and *Colin* wonders if these closing horrors were always waiting for us at the end of the road.
*Programming note!* We are disappearing for a bit as we prepare some special content! We're back *November 18*, 2021, with The Autobiography of F.B.I. Agent Dale Cooper, so grab that where you can (hint: try WorldCat.org). Then, on *December 2*, we start our special 3-part series on Lynch’s “Fire Walk With Me.” Check BackToTheDoubleR.com for more info!
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Oct 21, 2021
S2, 21: Miss Twin Peaks
*The dancing! The speeches! The pageantry! The EVIL INCARNATE!!* We are celebrating fine old traditions in Twin Peaks this week, like sacrificing our queens to the darkness! With all the shiny plastic and plot moves, it’s pretty clear things are about to get real real in *Season 2, Episode 21, “Miss Twin Peaks.”* As the stakes soar, *Jennifer* is seeing manifestations of the divine; *Jonathan* savors impending tragedy and honors Nadine Hurley/Wendy Robie; *Colin* asks if this crescendo is indeed everything we wanted; and *Damon* has the key to unlocking all the locks and keys! Our Halloween-flavored *Twists* continue with our own creepiest moments!
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*S2, E21 NOTES:
*Tim Hunter (episode director)
Barry Pullman (episode writer)
Show notes soon to rise from their grave!
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Oct 19, 2021
S2 Finale Bonus Episode! Predictions and Prognostications
*Howdy, Listeners!* To celebrate arriving at the Season 2 finale, we are throwing out some bonus content. *Damon* and *Jonathan* interview *Jennifer* and *Colin* (respectively) so the the two newer viewers (Jennifer and Colin) can place their bets for Lynch & Frost's final moves of the legendary series. (Or *are* they?!?) Enjoy! And as always, head to BackToTheDoubleR.com for all our regular episodes, other Twin Peaks content, and a full schedule of special programming through the end of 2021! Thank ya, kindly!
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Oct 14, 2021
S2, E20: The Path to the Black Lodge
*Dark times and ominous portents… what’s not to love?!* There’s a fair bit of traditional soap opera mode in this episode, but also some of the most disturbing glimpses of things to come! Things are heating up in *Season 2, Episode 20, “The Path to the Black Lodge*” and here’s what’s cookin’*:* *Colin* is dreaming about things just out of reach; *Jennifer* has a warning for vixens and virgins; *Jonathan* sees actualized people and checks in with the always intrepid Audrey Horne; and *Damon* is all about those harbingers! In our second Halloween-flavored *Twist*, we recommend some delightfully delicious entertainments that Lynch fans will just die for…
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*S2, E20 NOTES:
*Stephen Gyllenhall (episode director)
Harley Peyton (episode writer)
Show notes coming… well, eventually!
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Oct 7, 2021
S2, E19: Variations on Relations
*There’s a rising sense of doom in Twin Peaks this week…* Or is there? Maybe it’s just some annoying filler narratives as we wait for the big finish which has to arrive eventually. We’ve got *Season 2, Episode 19, “Variations on Relations*” figured, so jump on in. In this episode of *Back to the Double R:* *Jonathan* honors the inimitable Lucy Moran and asks what’s wrong with romance in this town; *Jennifer* takes down the sketchy snobbery of one Dick Tremayne; *Damon* laments the state of wayward Heavy Metal Youths; and *Colin* goes bonkers over the puzzles within puzzles within puzzles. In an epic *Twist*, we ask which famous icons of the monsterverse could put a scare in Bob himself!
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*S2, E19 NOTES:
*Jonathan Sanger (episode director)
Harley Peyton (episode writer)
Show notes coming soon!
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Oct 1, 2021
S2, E18: On the Wings of Love
*There’s heartstrings being plucked everywhere you look* in Twin Peaks this week, and—thankfully!—not in the Bob kind of way! What does this rising tide of pine-scented eros hold in store? We affix our headlamps and plunge into the darkness for this, *Season 2, Episode 18, “On the Wings of Love”!* Jennifer examines the long reach of sexual jealousy; Colin contemplates the return of Gordon Cole; Jonathan interrogates the intentions of these older dudes; and Damon leads a tour to Owl Cave. For the Twist, it’s a big ol’ grab bag of Oddities for you all!
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*S2, E18 NOTES:*
Duwayne Dunham (episode director)
Harley Peyton (episode writer)
Show notes coming soon!
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Sep 24, 2021
S2, E17: Wounds and Scars
*The Peaks are humming this week *as the town gears up for the big charity auction and the new waitress at the Double R is stealin’ hearts. If it’s *Season 2, Episode 17, “Wounds and Scars*”—and it is—we are thinking big thoughts and sleeping it off at the Bookhouse. In this episode of *Back to the Double R:* *Jennifer* is going to the country; *Damon* hugs it out like a man; *Colin* crosses his eyes to look at negative spaces; and *Jonathan* salutes those who swing for the fences, even if they strike out. For the *Twist*, we’re crowding the catwalk and dishing on who wore it best, worst, and weirdest!”
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*S2, E17 NOTES:*
James Foley (episode director)
Barry Pullman (episode writer)
Complete show notes coming soon and always available at our website, BackToTheDoubleR.com!
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Sep 17, 2021
S2, E16: The Condemned Woman
*Well THAT was a hell of thing!* This week we got seriously pulled into *Season 2, Episode 16, “The Condemned Woman" *and could barely get a handle on its wonderfully Peaksy twists and turns. In this episode of *Back to the Double R:* *Damon* gives a presentation on the natural history of the Little Pine Weasel; *Jonathan *unmasks the show’s unmaskings and raises a glass to Josie Packard; *Jennifer* asks about the metaphysics of that big twist; and *Colin* wonders about the narrative boundaries of a TV show. For the *Twist*, we honor awards season by inaugurating the First Annual Creamed Corn Award, saluting the worst storylines we’re glad to see the back side of!
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*S2, E16 NOTES:
*Lesli Linka Glatter (episode director)
Tricia Brock (episode director)
Joan Chen (b. 1961, Josie Packard)
Titanic (1997, film, directed by James Cameron)
Billy Zane (b. 1966, John “Jack” Justice Wheeler)
David…
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Sep 9, 2021
S2, E15: Slaves and Masters
*Well, thank you, Diane Keaton! *The consensus is that despite some serious problems, we are nevertheless back in true Twin Peaks with *Season 2, Episode 15, “Slaves and Masters.”* This week, *Colin* frames the good, but not perfect, return to form with a bit called NailedIt/FailedIt; *Damon* examines how Keaton’s directing brings us back to a “Lynchian” mode; *Jennifer* spotlights victim-villains, especially Evelyn and Josie; and *Jonathan* takes on Ben Horne, racist content, and minorities in the show. For the *Twist*, we go on an art walk in our favorite small town.
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*S2, E15 NOTES:
*Harley Peyton (episode writer)
Diane Keaton (episode director and American actor, b. 1946)
Vicuña wool (wool from a vicuña… go figure)
The Queen’s Gambit (2020, Netflix miniseries)
Ed Asner (1929-2021, legendary American actor and activist)
Reflections: An Oral History of Twin Peaks (2014, book, by Br…
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Sep 3, 2021
S2, E14: Double Play
*Can you feel that? Is that some of that old Twin Peaks magic?* This week, we're tackling Season 2, Episode 14, "Double Play" and we like what we're seeing. In this episode of Back to the Double R: *Colin* says we're halfway back into the swing of things; *Jennifer* is on the murder beat; *Jonathan* is relishing the horror of it all; and *Damon* is seeing parallels in a noir classic! For the *Twist*, we inspect Coop's new uniform and ask, "What does it all mean?!"
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*S2, E14 NOTES:
*Scott Frost (episode writer)
Uli Edel (episode director)
Little Shop of Horrors (1982, Broadway musical)
Dale Cooper: My Life, My Tapes (1991, book by Scott Frost)
Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989, film dir. by Uli Edel)
Last Exit to Brooklyn (1964, book by Hubert Selby)
Last Exit on Brooklyn (1967-2000, famed Seattle coffee shop)
Jennifer Jason Leigh (b. 1962, actor)
Eric DaRe (b. 1965, Leo Johnson)
Johanna Ray (Twin Pe…
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Aug 27, 2021
S2, E13: Checkmate
*Let’s Rock!* We're getting that crunchy Lynch/Frost vibe in *Season 2, Episode 13: Checkmate! Jennifer* analyzes Jean Renault; *Colin* asks if his we feel betrayed; *Jonathan* follows up on Denise Bryson; and *Damon* theorizes why the Civil War rears its ugly head. For the *Twist*, we flag some pesky glitches!
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*S2, E13 NOTES:
*Harley Peyton (episode writer)
Todd Holland (episode director)
Rick and Morty (2013-present, Adult Swim TV series)
Sandman Slim series (2009-present, horror series by Richard Kadrey)
Physical (2021, AppleTV+ series)
The Chair (2021, Netflix series)
David Duchovny (b. 1960, Denise Bryson)
Jennifer’s Favorite Scene*
*Dr. Who, Series 12 (First season feat. Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor)
Chris Chibnall (b. 1970, British TV writer and producer)
The Walking Dead (2003-19, comic series)
Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017, film, dir. Rian Johnson)
Episode IX: The Rise…
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Aug 20, 2021
S2, E12: The Black Widow
*Howdy, Podcastville! *Here's another sizzlin' episode of *Back to the Double R*, hot off the griddle for *Season 2, Episode 12: The Black Widow*. *Jonathan* shows us what makes the show work, and offers a salute to Maj. Garland Briggs; *Jennifer* watches Ben Horne go spinning back in time; *Damon* dissects the Major’s mysterious return; and *Colin* follows up on post-Peaks supernatural TV. In the *Twist*, we cast a lusty eye toward all the sexual innuendo and flirtation in this episode!
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*S2, E12 NOTES:
*Harley Peyton (episode writer)
Caleb Deschanel (episode director)
Geraldine Kearns (b. 1951, Irene Littlehorse)
Tony Burton (1937-2016, Colonel Riley)
Ron Taylor (1952-2002, Coach Wingate)
Molly Shannon (b. 1964, Judy Swain)
The White Lotus (2021, HBO series)
Robyn Lively (b. 1972, Lana Budding Milford)
Don S. Davis (1942-2008, Major Garland Briggs)
Charlotte Stewart (b. 1941, Betty Briggs)…
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Aug 13, 2021
S2, E11: Masked Ball
Howdy, valued listeners! Welcome to our *new regular post day, Thursday*, a loving nod to the Peaks’ regular night back in the day. Here’s our hot take on the cold fish that is *Season 2, Episode 11, “Masked Ball”*—and we even found a few things to like! We’re cockeyed optimists like that. *Jonathan* covers what’s not working in this episode; *Damon* highlights characters haunted by their pasts; *Jennifer* shines a light on what did work; and *Colin* uses these doldrums to think about supernatural TV. In the *Twist*, we start to examine the show’s treatment of the character Denise Bryson (David Duchovny).
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*S2, E11 NOTES:
*Duwayne Dunham (episode director)
Barry Pullman (episode writer)
Dan O’Herlihy (1919-2005, Andrew Packard)
Tony Jay (1933-2006, Dougie Milford)
James Marshall (b. 1967, James Hurley)
Wendy Robie (b. 1953, Nadine Hurley)
Annette McCarthy (b. 1958, Evelyn Marsh…
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Aug 4, 2021
S2, E10: Dispute Between Brothers
Well, our summer break is over, and we’re tanned, rested, and ready to rock-and-roll, Twin Peaks-style, meaning ominously and adorably. We fire the engines back up with *Season 2, “Dispute Between Brothers,”* which sees our hosts squaring off on different sides of the Bob/Leland debate! So meta! *Damon* explains why there is some real potential in this episode, even if it is fated to be unfulfilled; *Jonathan* breaks down why this episode is a big ol’ goose egg, and how it might have lived up to its promise; *Colin* is in newbie-land and just wants everyone to get along; and *Jennifer* looks at teen life in Twin Peaks, sparking a discussion of the power and and perils of nostalgia. For the Twist, we each daydream about which piece of Peaks memorabilia we would love to snag for our personal collections.
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*S2, E10 NOTES: *
Tina Rathborne (episode director)
Tricia Brock (episode writer)
Harley Pe…
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Jul 1, 2021
S2, Special #1: The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer
Whoa, wait a second! That’s not a regular episode! Correct, dear listeners! Come and get Back to the Double R’s *Special #1: The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer!* This week, *Jennifer* leads us through a discussion of the dark and disturbing mini-masterpiece by Jennifer Lynch, which set the whole country talking in furtive whispers way back in 1990. We talk about what the diary meant to Laura Palmer, whether it felt “authentic,” and how it changes our view of Twin Peaks as a show. In a special Twist, we tackle the question of “canon” and whether/where the Diary fits in it!
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*S2, SPECIAL #1 SECRET DIARY NOTES: *
The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer (book, 1990, written by Jennifer Lynch, reissued 2011 with prefaces by David Lynch and Mark Frost)
The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer (2016, audiobook, narrated by Sheryl Lee)
Jennifer Lynch (SDLP writer)
Boxing Helena (1993, film,…
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Jun 23, 2021
S2, E9: Arbitrary Law
The wheels of Justice have brought us to the climax of the first major arc of the series, *Season 2, Episode 9, “Arbitrary Law.”* It’s a Big Time culmination of all the things that make this show beloved and bedeviling. This week, *Jennifer* invokes the horror trope where young people, mostly women, are punished for their passions; *Damon* assembles us all in a room to reveal the Whodunnit moves of the episode; *Colin* posits a color theory of Lynch’s dark Americana; and *Jonathan* gives a close look at Ray Wise, “The Searchers,” and the redemptive power of compassion. Also this week: *A Very Special Twist!* Damon and Jonathan debate the longstanding ABC-forces-the-reveal conundrum!!
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*S2, E9 NOTES:
*Tim Hunter (episode director)
Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, Robert Engels (episode writers)
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller)(1890-1976) (legendary British mystery writer and all…
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Jun 17, 2021
S2, E8: Drive with a Dead Girl
*How do you solve a problem like Bob?* Leland is whistling show tunes and cutting a rug as Bob spirits away Maddy Ferguson’s body in his golf bag. It’s a nostalgia-filled nightmare in the pivotal *Season 2, Episode 8, “Drive with a Dead Girl.”* This week, *Jonathan* pays tribute to the amazing Peggy Lipton; *Jennifer* asks what those Horne boys are up to; *Damon* contemplates Bob unleashed; and *Colin* looks at the deadly allure of the bad old days. Our Twist this week is of an avian nature, featuring some bonus shoutouts to a couple of Pacific Northwest legends.
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*S2, E8 NOTES:
*Scott Frost (episode writer)
Caleb Deschanel (episode director)
Peggy Lipton (1946-2019, Norma Jennings)
Clarence Williams III (1939-2021, Agent Roger Hardy)
The MOD Squad (1970-73, ABC TV Series)
Quincy Jones (b. 1933, legendary musician, composer, and producer)
Rashida Jones (b. 1976, actor)
(Young Ben Horne, uncredited)
(Young Jerry…
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Jun 10, 2021
S2, E7: Lonely Souls—Bonus Episode!
*Gang!! We’re busting out the bonus content!! *Can you even?? We had so much fun dissecting the epic episode *S2, E7: Lonely Souls* that we just had to come back for more. In this special lagniappe, *Damon* and *Jonathan* takes us through a slate of clues that have been pointing to Laura Palmer’s killer since the Pilot. *Jennifer* and *Colin* try to piece together what they knew when, and the whole crew kicks off the conversation with some final thoughts on *that* final scene.
This episode will spoil all of Twin Peaks through *S2, E7: Lonely Souls* so make sure you’re all caught up before you go back to where it all began!!
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*S2, E7-BONUS NOTES:
*Mark Frost, David Lynch (episode writers)
David Lynch (episode director)
Reflections: An Oral History of Twin Peaks (2014, book, by Brad Dukes)
Frank Silva (1950-1995, Bob)
Ray Wise (b. 1947, Leland Palmer)
Richard Beymer (b. 1938, Benjamin Horne)
Grace Zabriske (b. 19…
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Jun 3, 2021
S2, E7: Lonely Souls
This is a BIG episode, folks, so we’re calling an audible! We bust out a live reaction to the big finish—Shock! Horror! Awe!—then we go through the episode blow by blow, from bouncing balls to Missoula, Montana. Highlight include: *Damon* kicking us off with the ominous sound cue; *Colin* starting to tease out a color theory of Twin Peaks; *Jennifer* grappling with the reckoning between Audrey and her father; and *Jonathan* giving Madeline Ferguson the spotlight for her sendoff. And that’s not the half of it!
Make sure you’ve watched *Season 2, Episode 7, “Lonely Souls,”* then pull up a double-wide slice of cherry pie to sort this all out with us!
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*S2, E7 NOTES:
*Mark Frost, David Lynch (episode writers)
David Lynch (episode director)
Piper Laurie (b. 1932, Mr. Tojamura (as Fumio Yamaguchi) and Catherine Martell)
Jack Nance (1946-1996, Pete Martell)
Peggy Lipton (1946-2019, Norma Jennings)
Isabella Fio…
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May 26, 2021
S2, E6: Demons
The weird are going pro in the very otherworldly *Season 2, Episode 6, “Demons”!* As always, we’ll spoil this episode, so watch before listening!
This week, *Colin* updates his gothic checklist and admits to being disturbed, but not in the good way; *Jonathan* puts Mädchen Amick and Shelley Johnson in our adoring spotlight; *Damon* illuminates us on multiple characters’ shifting and temporary identities; and *Jennifer* explores what it means to be a “visitor” in Twin Peaks. For the Twist, we puzzle out what Bob may have been up to for the last 40 years!
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*S2, E6 NOTES:
*Harley Peyton, Robert Engels (episode writers)
Lesli Linka Glatter (episode director)
Aristotle, (384-322 B.C., Greek philosopher, author of Poetics)
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (1999-2007, graphic novel series, Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill)
Weekend at Bernies (film, 1989, dir. Ted Kotcheff)
Mädchen Amick (Shelley Johnson)
'Tw…
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May 20, 2021
S2, E5: The Orchid's Curse
This week, we get super dark for Season 2, Episode 5, “The Orchid’s Curse”! Remember, we’ll spoil the heck out of this ep, so watch before listening!
It’s a journey through confounding labyrinths as Damon explores the dream logic of Twin Peaks’ geography; Jonathan maps out Northwest Noir, focussing on Sheriff Truman; Colin finds eerie links between old-school Gothic hits and the show; and Jennifer exposes disturbing acts of seduction, betrayal, voyeurism, and violence. Good times!
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*S2, E5 NOTES:
*Barry Pullman (episode writer)
Graeme Clifford (episode director)
Talking Heads (1975-91, American rock band)
David Byrne (b. 1952, musician, Talking Heads and solo work)
Chris Frantz (b. 1951, musician, Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club)
Tina Weymouth (b. 1950, musician, Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club)
Jerry Harrison (b. 1950, musician, Talking Heads and Modern Lovers)
Bernie Worrell (1944-2016, musician, Talking H…
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May 12, 2021
S2, E4: Laura's Secret Diary
Did you pack for rain? Things are getting very dark and turbulent in Twin Peaks for Season 2, Episode 4, “Laura’s Secret Diary”! As always, spoilers for this ep, so watch before listening!
This week, *Jennifer* sets us up for a discussion of the episode’s epic opening scene; *Jonathan* gets down and dirty with lies, deceptions, and Hank Jennings; *Damon* looks to the skies and confronts a very portentous story; and *Colin* tries to pin down a master genre for Twin Peaks and conjures something called Gothic Absurdism. For the Twist we recommend our favorite Lynchian TV, film, and music!
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*S2, E4 NOTES:
*Walter Olkewicz (1948-2021, Jacques Renault)
Jerry Stahl (episode writer)
Permanent Midnight (1998, film, directed by David Veloz)
Todd Holland (episode director)
Chris Mulkey (Hank Jennings)
PalmPilot (1997, early PDA (personal digital assistant))
Emery Battis (1915-2011, American actor known for his Shakespear…
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Apr 21, 2021
S2, E3: The Man Behind Glass
Season 2 takes a turn for the weird this week, so Back to the Double R does, too. Spoilers for this ep! Watch before listening!
In a show known for a sense of humor, we also have to face a cluster of awful men doing horrible things. *Jennifer* leads a conversation about the derision and abuse that men direct at women in Twin Peaks; *Jonathan* looks at critical turning points for several characters; *Damon* cracks open the rivalries and vendettas threatening to boil over; and *Colin* asks if villains can have unexpected depth. For the Twist, we reveal our real-life “Lynchian moments.”
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*S2, E3 NOTES:
*General Hospital (1963-present, ABC TV series)
Ian Buchanan (Richard Tremayne)
Michael Parks (Jean Renault)
“Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2” (2003, 2004, directed by Quentin Tarantino)
Johnny Cash (1932-2003, legendary American musician)
“On Top of Old Smoky” (traditional folk song)
“Jumping the Shark” (19…
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Apr 21, 2021
S2, E1, PART 2: May the Giant Be With You
It’s Part 2 of our take on the jam-packed Season 2 premiere, “May the Giant Be With You”!! *Colin* shows up at the Sheriff’s station and haunts the hospital; Back at the Double R, *Jonathan* eavesdrops on Major Briggs and son Bobby; *Damon* is there for Pete Martell’s memories of Catherine; and *Jennifer* confronts the Horne Brothers’ demonic glee, then brings us home for action-packed conclusion of an episode brimming with poetry, dreams, visions, and a terrifying nightmare!
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Mark Frost (Cyril Pons, newscaster)
The Third Man (1949, film, dir. by Carol Reed)
Alicia Witt (Gersten Hayward)
Get Happy (1930, song, by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler)
Jessica Wallenfels (Harriet Hayward)
“The Sad, Ironic History Behind Judy Garland’s ‘Get Happy’” (2019 article at NewNowNext by Lester Fabian Brathwaite)
Rufus Wainwright, “Get Happy” (2007, Glastonbury Festival)
Begin the Begui…
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Apr 21, 2021
S2, E2: Coma
This week, *Back to the Double R* runs with a dangerous crowd for Season 2, Episode 2, “Coma,” which originally aired on 10/6/90. As ever, we discuss any and all plot points for this ep, so watch before listening!
We kick off with a discussion of spoilers versus speculation in a Twin Peaks rewatch, including a couple accidental bullseyes. *Colin* asks if the magical silliness is beginning to go to far, but is ultimately persuaded that it isn’t; *Jennifer* looks at the many tangled messages threading through the city and the narrative; *Damon* visits with the Tremonds and notices something familiar about the drapes; and *Jonathan* asks about the rules that govern Killer Bob and characters like him. We wrap up with a Twist on musical moments this week and how the show digs its 50s roots.
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*S2, E2 NOTES: *
Barber Shop Quartet (19-century American vocal musical form)
Lost (2004-2010, ABC TV series)
Reflections: A…
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Apr 21, 2021
S2, E1, PART 1: May the Giant Be With You
Come get a *DOUBLE HELPING of Back to the Double R*! The Season 2 premiere is so jam-packed with Peaksian goodness, we needed two podcasts just to wrangle it. As ever, plot details for this ep are fair game; watch before listening!
“May the Giant Be With You” aired 9/30/90, written by Mark Frost and David Lynch. In Part 1, *Damon* breaks down the opening scene; *Jennifer* notes a disturbing family reunion; *Colin* tracks Leland’s surprising glow up; and *Jonathan* gives Donna Hayward a closeup. Also: TP's cultural impact and our dream directors.
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Usenet (1980-2005)
Henry Jenkins (b. 1958, USC professor)
“Twin Peaks: How the Show’s Original Fans Created the Internet as We Know It Today” (2017, article at IndieWire by Liz Shannon Miller)
Twin Peaks-inspired photo shoot (1990, Sassy Magazine)
Custom Audrey Horne doll (by remy/rogue)
Twin Peaks Usenet newsgroup (2014, archived at Lo…
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Apr 15, 2021
S1, E8: The Last Evening
We’ve reached the season finale of Twin Peaks, Season 1, “The Last Evening,” which originally aired 5/23/90. (As ever, watch the ep before listening!) It’s a busy night in Twin Peaks. Our character spotlight shines on Piper Laurie, the show’s Catherine Martell; *Damon* unlocks a cabinet of monsters and horror film tropes; *Jonathan* addresses the show’s complex portrayal of violence; *Jennifer* ponders the preponderance of heartbreak; and *Colin* circles back, exploring genre, fate and the puzzle that is Twin Peaks. In “The Twist,” we’re all about those cliffhangers and characters arcs.
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*S1, E8 NOTES:*
Mark Frost (episode writer and director)
Piper Laurie (Catherine Martell)
Margaret White in Carrie (character for which Piper Laurie was nominated for an Oscar in the 1976 film, directed by Brian de Palma)
Sarah Packard in The Hustler (Piper Laurie’s character in the1961 film, directed by Robert R…
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Mar 31, 2021
S1, E7: Realization Time
This week we discuss season 1, episode 7, “Realization Time,” which originally aired on May 17, 1990 on ABC. As always, we will be revealing plot details, so we assume that listeners will have watched Twin Peaks season 1 through episode 7. It’s an action-packed episode, with plenty of themes for our crew to explore. *Colin* notes the prominence of the color blue, dissects the increasing juxtapositions of sweetness and horror (think blood on the doughnuts), and how male power terrorizes. *Damon* explores Agent Cooper’s complex moral code. For our character spotlight, *Jonathan* takes a closer look at Sherilyn Fenn’s portrayal of Audrey Horne. *Jennifer*, the AV nerd of the group, scrutinizes the variety of ways that recording, playback and feedback are expressed in this week’s episode. For “The Twist,” we chat about costuming and disguises, from bad wigs to cartoon homages to ball caps.
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Mar 31, 2021
S1, E6, Cooper's Dreams
If you’re here, it must be Season 1, Episode 6, “Cooper’s Dreams.” Standard Spoiler Alert: Watch before listening! This week, *Jonathan* focuses on “Women in Charge,” specifically director Lesli Linka Glatter and actor Catherine Coulson, aka The Log Lady; *Jennifer* sheds light on themes of smoke, fire and hell; *Colin* ponders the spirit world and who can get there; and *Damon* cranks up the music of Twin Peaks, notably the collaboration of Lynch, Badalamenti, and Cruise. We Twist on the oddest oddities in episode 6, from cookie jars to untouched sodas.
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S1, E6 NOTES:
Lesli Linka Glatter (episode director)
Angelo Badalamenti (series composer)
Amazing Stories (1985-87, Sci Fi Channel TV series)
Interview with Lesli Linka Glatter (2020, Filmmaker Magazine)
Now and Then (1995, film, directed by Lesli Linka Glatter)
Catherine Coulson (Margaret Lanterman, aka The Log Lady)
His Dark Materials (2019-present…
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Mar 24, 2021
S1, E5: The One-Armed Man
This week’s super-sized installment is Season 1, Episode 5, “The One-Armed Man,” directed by Tim Hunter. Colin sees it as a love letter to film noir and the “double cross,” while Jennifer is captivated by the parallels with Hitchcock’s Psycho. Jonathan explores appetites and primal urges this week, and dives into Mike, the titular one-armed man. Damon analyzes Cooper’s relationship with local law enforcement, particularly with Sheriff Truman. We wrap up on David Lynch first appearance on the show, as Cooper’s FBI supervisor Gordon Cole.
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S1, E5 NOTES:
Bob Engels (episode writer)
Tim Hunter (episode director)
The River’s Edge (1986, film, directed by Tim Hunter)
Over the Edge (1979, film, co-written by Tim Hunter)
Gordon Cole (character played by David Lynch, shares a name with character in the 1950 film Sunset Boulevard)
One-Eyed Jacks (1961, film, directed by Marl…
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Mar 18, 2021
S1, E4: Rest in Pain
We’ve arrived at Season 1, Episode 4 of Twin Peaks, “Rest in Pain,” which originally aired 4/26/90. Remember to watch before listening, as we might discuss any episodes to this point in the series.
In this installment: Damon picks some ringers at Laura Palmer’s funeral; Jonathan grapples with Bobby Briggs and talks secrets and honesty: Jennifer shows how insiders and outsiders see Twin Peaks and how it’s primarily a male concern; and Colin takes on doubling, mirror images, and echos. Other topics this week include soap-within-a-soap “Invitation to Love,” and what’s funny-ha-ha in Twin Peaks.
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NOTES:
Tina Rathborne, episode director
Zelly and Me (1988, film, written/directed by Tina Rathborn, feat. Isabella Rossellini, David Lynch)
Harley Peyton, episode writer
Royce Applegate (minister at Laura Palmer’s funeral)
Dana Ashbrook (Bobby Briggs)
Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Za…
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Mar 10, 2021
S1, E3: Zen, Or The Skill to Catch a Killer
Next up on *Back to the Double R*, Season 1, Episode 3, "Zen, Or the Skill to Catch a Killer.” Directed by Lynch, the episode aired 4/19/90. As usual, we cover plot points from this episode and prior episodes. *Jennifer* focuses on an unusual family dinner at the Horne household. *Colin* looks at Cooper’s idiosyncratic deductive techniques. *Jonathan* considers Albert and Cooper as characters. *Damon* takes us through his favorite scene from his favorite episode: the Red Room. Twist: fun parodies of that iconic segment.
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S1, E3 NOTES:
Reflections: An Oral History of Twin Peaks (2014, book by Brad Dukes)
Miguel Ferrer (Albert Rosenfield)
David Patrick Kelly (Jerry Horne)
The Warriors (1979, film, featuring David Patrick Kelly as a gang leader)
West Side Story (1961, film musical, starring Richard Beymer (Tony), Russ Tamblyn (Riff))
David Lynch Foundation (dedicated to the practice…
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Mar 3, 2021
S1, E2: Traces to Nowhere
*You’re back!* And so are we. This week, Episode 2, “Traces to Nowhere,” which aired 4/12/90. Reminder: No spoilers, but this episode is fair game. Watch before listening!
Herein: *Colin* on the imagery of surfaces and what lies beneath; *Damon* asks what makes the show “Lynchian”; *Jonathan* on Doc Hayward; and *Jennifer* with Laura's ghostly voice. Twist: The show’s obsession with food and damn fine coffee!
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S1, E1 NOTES:
Dwayne Dunham, director of “Traces to Nowhere”
Reflections: An Oral History of Twin Peaks (2014, book by Brad Dukes)
Riverdale (2017-present, CW series)
“Chapter Seventy-Five: Lynchian” (2020, Riverdale episode, S4, E18)
Hill Street Blues (1981-1987, NBC series)
Warren Frost (Doc Hayward and Mark Frost’s father)
Eraserhead (1977, film, written/directed by DL, feat. Jack Nance)
Blue Velvet (1986, film, written/directed by DL, feat. Kyle MacLachlan)
Dune (1984…
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Feb 23, 2021
S1, E1: Pilot
Welcome to *Back to the Double R,* a podcast where four fans watch (and rewatch) David Lynch and Mark Frost’s legendary TV event “Twin Peaks.” We’re in it for the long haul—every episode, with a few special detours along the way—so hop in.
We each bring our own perspective: *Damon* and *Jonathan* have watched every episode multiple times; *Jennifer* and *Colin* watched back in the day, but haven’t seen Season 3. While we will explore themes that run throughout the series, we won’t spoil future episodes. So if you want a fresh rewatch, an expert’s eye, or a first-time mind-trip, we got you.
This week, the episode that started it all, “Pilot,” which originally aired April 8, 1990. *Jennifer*, an expert on teen TV and pop culture, breaks down the opening scene. *Jonathan*, our “steel trap” for production details, asks what makes Pete Martell tick. *Colin*, with his penchant for structure, is horrified—in the good way!—by eruptions of darkness. Super-watcher…
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