Really Weird Stuff E27: Twin Peaks – Variations on Relations

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 have such incredible aim?

WHAT makes everyone think that winning Miss Twin Peaks will change their lives?

PLUS: We both pick two unprecedented MVPs!

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Paid in Puke Podcast 2023 Oscars Special



It’s the Paid in Puke 2023 Oscars Special! We were lucky enough to get Denise Rodriguez back to round out the panel. Between the 4 of us, we’ve seen almost everything (except The Whale, for reasons we GET. IN. TO.) We go full At the Movies, with wildly different opinions on MANY of the films. The hot takes are flying. But we all agree that the Everything Everywhere leads and Angela Bassett deserve Legacy awards and that Colin Farrell is a lovely man. 

Paid in Puke Podcast Special: The Pukettes Interview w/ Ann Magnuson!

Welcome to our bonus interview with Ann Magnuson. In addition to behind-the-scenes look at filming “Making Mr. Right” in Miami in 1986, Ann discusses her early influences and media consumption, coming up in the 70’s NYC and London punk scenes, why her appearances in Hollywood films were rare, a juicy tidbit about the casting process of “Fatal Attraction”, the roles on her resume that are closer to her real persona, and auditioning for SNL. She’s living the true Art Life. We could have listened to her for hours. We hope this interview inspires you to dive deep into Ann’s staggering back catalog and then make some art of your own. As Ann says, “There’s no time to waste!”

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Paid in Puke Podcast: S8E7 – Making Mr. Right

On series 8episode 7 of Paid in Puke, we’re thrilled to bring you this deep cut gem from 1987: “Making Mr. Right”Susan Seidelman’s retro-futurism genre bender stars the incomparable Ann Magnuson, as well as Glenne Headly, and Laurie Melcalf. We were lucky enough to snag Ann for an interview!

We discuss pop culture’s timeless obsession with A.I.. This movie presents so many themes that were later explored in more serious properties like “Her”“Ex Machina”, and “Westworld”. It also depicts a rare character in cinema (especially in 1987): a nuanced working woman who isn’t driven by her need to find and keep a man. The film is also stylish, hilarious, and truly unique!

Throughout our discussion, we include clips from our interview with Ann, who discusses working in Miami, bringing her prodigious London and NYC underground experience to a Hollywood rom com, and why the time is right for a film that celebrates good will and charm.

Listen to the entire interview in our bonus episode and buy the special edition blu-ray of Making Mr. Right – out now, including commentary from Seidelman and Magnuson!

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Ann Magnuson’s website/store (including SIGNED Making Mr. Right blu-rays)!

Clips from Ann’s incredible interpretation of David Bowie’s “Moonage Daydream” peppered throughout