Creamed Corn And The Universe - A Twin Peaks Podcast

Emory Battis

Allie Markova joins me this week to discuss Emory Battis. We discuss his role in the hierarchy of One Eyed Jacks, how Laura Palmer and Ronette Pulaski was recruited by him, how Audrey Horne factored in to his latter days and how he represents the banality of evil.
 
Allie Markova's Instagram & Website:
https://www.instagram.com/alliemarkova/
https://alliemarkova.com/
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Interview With Josh Fadem

Josh Fadem joins me this week to talk about his experience in comedy and experience on shows like The Whitest Kids U' Know, Key & Peele and The Eric Andre Show. We also go through his experience with with Vince Gilligan on Better Call Saul as well as with David Lynch on Twin Peaks: The Return.
 
Josh Fadem on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/joshfadem/
https://www.tiktok.com/@joshfadem
https://www.threads.com/@joshfadem
 
Here Come The Details:
https://www.herecomethedetails.com/
https://www.instagram.com/herecomethedetails/
 
Intro/Outro Song: "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy

Nancy O'Reilly

Jessica returns this week to discuss Nancy O'Reilly. We discuss her strained relationship with her sister Blackie, speculate on her last interaction with Laura Palmer her allegiance to Jean Renault and her role in One Eyed Jacks after season 2.
 
Really Weird Stuff Website & Social Media:
https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com/
https://www.instagram.com/reallyweirdstuffpod/
https://bsky.app/profile/reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social
https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyWeirdStuffPod
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Darya

Nikola joins me this week to discuss Darya. We talk about her relationship with Ray Monroe, the omnipresent qualities of Buella's house, question if she was actually working with Phillip Jeffries and her final harrowing moments with Mr. C and the card he presents her.
 
Nikola on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nikolasuchacka/
https://www.instagram.com/niiikcu/
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli
 

Naido

Justin joins me this week to discuss Naido. We discuss her dark origins with Mr. C, the disassociation of Diane Evans, Naido's intuitive nature, Andy Brennan's instinct to keep her safe and her reunion with Dale Cooper.
 
"Episodes 17 & 18 of ‘Twin Peaks: the Return’ are meant to be watched in sync" by Crypto-Kubrology (Medium)
https://medium.com/@cryptokubrology/episodes-17-18-of-twin-peaks-the-return-are-meant-to-be-watched-in-sync-81352ce38e8
 
"Our Collective Transcendence Through the Dream of Twin Peaks" by Kristina Spencer (25YL)
https://25yearslatersite.com/2022/08/26/our-collective-transcendence-through-the-dream-of-twin-peaks/
 
Intro/Outro Song:
Aitsu No Hitomi (His Eyes) by Nae Yuuki

Wally Brando

Jessica joins me this week to discuss Wally Brando. We question if Andy Brennan or Dick Tremayne is his biological father, his relationship with Harry Truman, Marlon Brando's influence on him and his speech he gives to Frank Truman in Part 4.
 
Really Weird Stuff Website & Social Media:
https://www.reallyweirdstuffpod.com/
https://www.instagram.com/reallyweirdstuffpod/
https://bsky.app/profile/reallyweirdstuff.bsky.social
https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyWeirdStuffPod
 
The Full Blossom of The Evening "The Wild Wones: Marlon & Wally":
https://fullblossomoftheeveningpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-wild-one/
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli
 

Mrs. Tremond

Ivan returns this week to discuss Mrs. Tremond. We talk about how she's distinguished from other Black Lodge entities (even Pierre Tremond), her proximity to Teresa Banks & Harold Smith in their latter days, her interactions with Laura Palmer & Donna Hayward for her own endgame and her connections to Alice Tremond and the final moment of The Return.
 
“The Scream of Empowerment” by Ivan on 25YL:
https://25yearslatersite.com/2017/10/15/the-scream-of-empowerment/
 
Ivan on BlueSky:
https://bsky.app/profile/underthefan119.bsky.social
 
2-Part BOB Episode with Ivan (on Spotify)
BOB (And The Torment of Laura Palmer)
BOB (And The Evil Within Leland Palmer)
 
Intro/Outro Song: “Just You” by Luca De Paoli

Interview With Mark Frost

Mark Frost joins me this week to discuss the historical figures and events in “The Secret History of Twin Peaks” and his upcoming novel “The Yankee Sphinx: An FDR Novel”. We discuss his passion for American History and how he implemented Secret Societies, the Corps of Discovery, the Nez Perce, Jack Parsons and UFOs into the Twin Peaks mythos.
 
“The Yankee Sphinx: An FDR Novel” Pre-Order (available on May 5th, 2026):
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250876898/theyankeesphinx/
 
Mark Frost & Harley Peyton at Elliott Book Bay on May 6th (Seattle, WA):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-frost-w-harley-peyton-the-yankee-sphinx-tickets-1986483705237
 
Mark Frost at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute on May 7th (West Hollywood, CA):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-frost-discusses-and-signs-the-yankee-sphinx-an-fdr-novel-tickets-1983583464539 
 
Mark Frost at FDR Library on May 13th (Hyde Park, NY):
https://www.fdrlibrary.org/events-calendar
 
Mark Frost Signing on May 14th (Brooklyn, NY):
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062204122-0
 
Mark Frost at Harvard Bookstore on May 15th (Cambridge, MA):
https://www.harvard.com/event/mark-frost
 
Mark Frost on Social Media:
https://bsky.app/profile/markfrost.bsky.social
https://x.com/mfrost11
 
Intro & Outro Music:
“Just You”
by Luca De Paoli
 
“My Prayer”
by Agent Ivy
 
“Motel”
Written & Performed by Johnny Jewel
Courtesy of Italians Do It Better

Why I Love Twin Peaks

Originally uploaded on 11/14/2024, Frank Cronogue interviewed me on his show "Why I Love Twin Peaks", asking me about the first time I watched Twin Peaks, why it sticks with me on a personal level, its enduring legacy and what led to the creation of my show.
 
Live From The Roadhouse (Hosted by Frank Cronogue):
https://www.youtube.com/@livefromtheroadhousepodcas1136 
Original Video: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QDIkpJbi_c&t=4s 
 
Title Art Intro by Maja Ljunggren
Original Video edited by Graham McLaughlin

Laura Palmer (And Her Angel)

Joanna joins me this week to discuss Laura Palmer and her Angel. We discuss Laura's diminishing faith in God throughout the years, discuss Doc Hayward's message assuring that the angels will return, the significance of the Angels in the train car and red room and how they impact events in The Return.
 
Joanna on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sussex_goose/
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Hank Jennings

Ryan returns this week to discuss Hank Jennings. We talk about his early days chronicled in The Andrew Packard Case by Dale Cooper, his relationship to Norma Jennings & the Bookhouse Boys, how manipulative and dangerous he can be and how his character arc diminishes throughout season 2.
HMS on social media & bandcamp:
https://www.instagram.com/a_band_named_hms/
https://abandnamedhms.bandcamp.com/music
 
Intro & Outro Song: “Muerte” by HMS

Senorita Dido

Madison Von De joins me this week to discuss Senorita Dido. We discuss her scene in Part 8, her relationship with The Fireman, her role in choosing Laura Palmer, Greek & Hindu Mythology and the parallels of The Wizard of Oz to Twin Peaks.
Madison Von De on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/justanotheroddity/
https://www.threads.com/@justanotheroddity
 
Song Intro/Outro: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli
 
 

Nicky Needleman

Eric & Dan join me this week to discuss Nicky Needleman. We discuss his bizarrely dark origins, How Dick Tremayne and Andy Brennan do (or do not) embrace fatherhood, and the wild shenanigans that ensue during this portion of Season 2.
 
Meanwhile Podcast & Instagram links:
https://www.instagram.com/meanwhile_twinpeaks/
https://www.ericgrissom.com/podcasts/meanwhile/
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Sonny Jim Jones

Ashley joins me this week to discuss Sonny Jim Jones. We discuss his relationship with his Dougie & Janey-E, owls in the Jones home, the flow of time in Las Vegas and the many dream like qualities in his scenes.
 
Damn Fine Pottery on Instagram & Squarespace Store:
https://www.instagram.com/damnfinepottery/
https://damnfinepottery.squarespace.com/
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Tommy "Hawk" Hill

Stephanie joins me this week to discuss Deputy Hawk. We discuss his complicated origins as chronicled by The Secret History and Access Guide, his intuitive nature, his relationship with Margaret Lanterman, The Truman brothers, Andy Brennan, and the significance of his ledger and how it connects to the Palmers.
Stephanie on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/h4lloween_queen/
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli
 

Drugged Out Mother

Anna returns this week to discuss the mother who shouts 119. We discuss her potential association to the Dougie Jones Tulpa & Mr. C, MK Ultra and the sociopolitical connotations that inspired Mark Frost during the events of The Return,
 
Anna on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/traumapeaks/
Anna on Bandcamp:
http://annabolin.bandcamp.com
 
Intro Song: “Just You” by Luca De Paoli

BOB (And The Evil Within Leland Palmer)

(PART 2 OF 2) Ivan continues with me this week to discuss BOB. We discuss the dynamic of BOB & Leland, how Leland presents himself during the Laura Palmer investigation, the horrific fate of Maddy Ferguson by him, alternate realities and his brief yet pivotal moments in the Red Room
 
Ivan on Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/underthefan119.bsky.social
Intro/Outro Song: "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy

BOB (And The Torment Of Laura Palmer)

(PART 1 OF 2) Ivan joins me this week to discuss BOB (in my first 2-part episode). We discuss the origins of BOB, the thin line with him and Leland Palmer, speculate if BOB is real and the abuse that Laura Palmer endures from him until she meets her fate.
 
Ivan on BlueSky:
https://bsky.app/profile/underthefan119.bsky.social
 
Intro/Outro Song: "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy 

Duncan Todd

Dr Hawk returns this week to discuss Duncan Todd. We discuss his working relationship with Mr. C, themes of confinement throughout The Return and how Dale Cooper (as Dougie Jones) inadvertently foils each of Duncan Todd's plans and his network of hitmen.
 
Dr Hawk on BlueSky:
https://bsky.app/profile/choppingwoodpod.bsky.social
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Freddie Sykes

Anton returns this week to discuss Freddie Sykes. We talk about his encounter with The Fireman, his relationship to James Hurley, parallels to Andy Brennan, and how Superhero Mythology and the Arthurian Legend coincide with his destiny to fight BOB.
 
CherryTopHat on Social Media:
https://bio.site/cherrytophat
https://www.instagram.com/cherrytophat/
 
Anton on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/antonbinder/
https://bsky.app/profile/antonmagic.bsky.social
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli 

A Chuck Tingle Anthology

To celebrate my 100th Episode, I will be reading one of three short stories by acclaimed author Chuck Tingle that are Twin Peaks or tangentially Twin Peaks related.
I will begin with "Glazed By The Gay Living Donuts", Martin (from my Gordon Cole episode) will read "Slammed Up The Butt By My Hot Coffee Boss and Sharon (from my Monica Bellucci episode) will read "Twin Cheeks: Agent Boober Gets Me Off"
Thank you to all of my listeners who have supported me throughout the years.
Chuck Tingle's Official Website & Social Media:
https://www.chucktingle.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chucktingle/
https://www.facebook.com/ChuckTingle/
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chuck-Tingle/author/B00SF2MTYK?sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=9f228a8d-ea29-4446-9c48-1d9acc92f7d2
 
Martin & Sharon on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lynch_bricks/
https://www.instagram.com/w_talk_h/
 
Songs for Intro/Outro:
"Just You" By Luca De Paoli
"My Prayer" by Agent Ivy
"Motel" Written & Performed By Johnny Jewel Courtesy of Italians Do It Better

The Nine Inch Nails (Roadhouse Special)

Jeremiah returns this week to discuss The Nine Inch Nails. We discuss the significance of the number 8, multiple realities, how time operates in The Roadhouse and Trent Reznor's working relationship with David Lynch.
 
Take The Ring on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTheRing
https://linktr.ee/takethering430
 
Intro/Outro Song: "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy

The Fireman

Colin joins me this week to discuss The Fireman. We discuss his possible origins as chronicled by Major Briggs, speculate if The Giant and The Fireman are one and the same, his role in stopping BOB, and how he interacts with others such as Andrew Packard, Dale Cooper, Andy Brennan and Freddie Sykes.
 
Colin's Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/blue_rose_brighton/
https://www.instagram.com/_traumatron_/
https://www.instagram.com/in_the_dark_movie_club/
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

The Cactus Blossoms (Roadhouse Special)

Haley returns this week to discuss The Cactus Blossoms. We discuss the juxtaposition of the lyrics with the instrumentals, which reality this performance takes place in, our interpretations on how color and is used and the thematic importance of the lyrics to the mythos of Twin Peaks.
 
Haley on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/infinitecircumstance/
https://www.instagram.com/wearethegoodweird/
 
"We Are The Good Weird" Shop on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/wearethegoodweird/?etsrc=sdt
 
Intro/Outro: "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy

Phil Bisby

John Bernardy returns this week to discuss Phil Bisby. We talk about Phil's role at Lucky 7 Insurance, how he helps Dougie Jones, what coffee means to Dale Cooper and speculate on the non-linear elements in Las Vegas.
 
Blue Rose Task Force on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/bluerosetaskforce/?hl=en
https://www.threads.com/@bluerosetaskforce
https://bsky.app/profile/bluerosetaskforce.bsky.social
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Lissie (Roadhouse Special)

Lady K returns this week to discuss Lissie. We talk about the connections to Audrey Horne, the significance of "Wild West" being played at The Roadhouse, dual realities and what David Lynch saw in Lissie's stage presence.
 
Lady K on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/kiwithetattooedlady/
https://bsky.app/profile/ladyk666.bsky.social
 
Wisteria Lodge on Social Media & Music:
https://vvisterialodge.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.teepublic.com/user/wisteria-lodge
 
https://www.instagram.com/vvisterialodge/
https://bsky.app/profile/wisterialodge.bsky.social
https://www.facebook.com/vvisteriaLodge
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Kaleidoscope" by Wisteria Lodge

Sam Colby

Daniel Knox joins me this week to discuss Sam Colby. We talk about his relationship with Tracey, the significance of the Glass Box, question what The Experiment is and how Lynch and Frost bring different perspectives to The Return.
 
Daniel Knox on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/danielknoxmusic/
https://linktr.ee/danielknoxmusic
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Sharon Van Etten (Roadhouse Special)

Tyler joins me this week to discuss Sharon Van Etten. We talk about the significance of her performance of "Tarifa" in Part 6, owls, use of color and sound and wind.
 
Tyler on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/iwrotehaikusaboutgoblins/
https://bsky.app/profile/goblinhenshin.bsky.social
https://letterboxd.com/ih8goblins/
 
Intro/Outro song: "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy 

Thomas Eckhardt

Kenny McKee joins me this week to discuss Thomas Eckhardt. We talk about his relationship with Josie, his partnership to Andrew Packard, Jonathan Kumagai acting as his proxy and how his visit to Twin Peaks and the Chinese puzzle box has devastating ramifications.
 
Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Rebekah Del Rio (Roadhouse Special)

John Thorne returns this week to discuss Rebekah Del Rio's scenes in both Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks. We compare and contrast Club Silencio with The Roadhouse, discuss how David Lynch uses color before in these scenes, the significance of the lyrics to "Llorando" and "No Stars" and more.
 
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded on Jun 11th, prior to Rebekah's passing. This is why you won't hear John and I address it, but I hope this episode showcases and honors what she brought to David Lynch's work.
 
John Thorne's Books on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Devious-Dreams-Reimagining-Lynchs-Mulholland/dp/0997108150
https://www.amazon.com/Ominous-Whoosh-Wandering-Returns-Peaks/dp/0997108126
https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Wrapped-Plastic-Pathways-Peaks/dp/099710810X
 
John Thorne on Social Media:
https://bsky.app/profile/thornewip.bsky.social
https://www.instagram.com/thornewip/
 
Intro/Outro Song: "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy