Really Weird Stuff Podcast – Twin Peaks S2E18: On the Wings of Love

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 for a hangover? 

PLUS: A deep dive into the portrayal of Annie Blackburn!

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February 6, 2023
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Really Weird Stuff Podcast – Twin Peaks S2E17: Wounds and Scars

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 Annie related?

WHAT does it mean to whistle past the graveyard?

WHY is Coop being such a sliz to Harry about Josie, less than 24 hours after her sudden death?

PLUS: Breaking down the palpable chemistry between Audrey and Jack.

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November 29, 2022
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Really Weird Stuff Podcast – Twin Peaks S2E16: The Condemned Woman

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 romantic to call someone “the love of your life” when you’re only in your early thirties?

WHO is that mysterious woman in the bright blue dress?

And of course…

WHAT HAPPENED TO JOSIE?!

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October 21, 2022
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Really Weird Stuff E22: Twin Peaks – Double Play

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 guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore such mysteries as:

HOW can Windom carry so much literal dead weight without any help?
DO Ed and Norma know you can divorce someone BEFORE they go to jail or lose their mind?
WHAT should Ben have re-enacted instead of the Civil War?

PLUS: A full deconstruction of the “Asian Man Killed!!” news article prop!!

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August 12, 2022
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Really Weird Stuff E19: Twin Peaks – Masked Ball

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 Catherine?

PLUS: An idea that’s sure to catch on – The Objections Brunch!

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May 27, 2022
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Really Weird Stuff E15: Twin Peaks – Lonely Souls

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 does David Lynch make history’s most unsettling hour of network television?

PLUS: Matt coins the phrase, The Coop Loop*!

*T-shirts forthcoming

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March 25, 2022
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Really Weird Stuff E14: Twin Peaks – Demons

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 crime from killing again.

Special guest Chris Brugos joins us to explore such mysteries as:

DOES Twin Peaks have an official ACAB stance?

WHO wore the red plaid jacket best?

WHY must we hear “Just You and I” every time we see James and Donna on screen together?

PLUS: Brugos has some mind-blowing theories on Tulpas, Maddy, and why Gordon Cole is deaf!

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March 11, 2022
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Really Weird Stuff E13: Twin Peaks – The Orchid’s Curse

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 Adam’s?
HOW often does Coop talk through his yoga to Diane?

PLUS: Hawk doesn’t know about lesbians!

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February 25, 2022
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