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Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast

John Bernardy
Twin Peaks
David Lynch
Laura Palmer
Fire Walk With Me
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
Angelo Badalamenti
Trauma
Mark Frost
Music Editing
Friendship
Memory
Bobby Briggs
Ronette Polanski
James Hurley
Female Agency
Beverly Hills 90210
Season 1 & 2 Of Twin Peaks
The Secret History Of Twin Peaks
25YL
Patriarchy

A comprehensive Twin Peaks podcast that looks deeply into one episode at a time, from how it was made to how it relates to every other piece of Twin Peaks. Spoiler-laced. Coffee-fueled. Theory-rich. Hosted by John Bernardy. Reports from 25YL and Elle Holgate. Proudly part of Ruminations Radio Network.

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Comics artists JH Williams III and Dustin Weaver join your host John this week to talk about their mutual love of Twin Peaks, the art of making comic books, David Lynch’s career and style, the nuance of collaborations, and commonalities between paint... more

Get a comprehensive look at the greater Twin Peaks fandom’s first impressions of the debut of Twin Peaks on Showtime. Your host John gives a tour of all the articles 25yearslatersite.com published between May 22nd, 2017 to May 28th, 2017.

This week... more

When the stars turn, it’s worth listening to them, so your host John speaks with astrologer William Stanley Holloway about his work, Twin Peaks, and the various ways astrology does and doesn’t work with our favorite show. Will this help unlock a bett... more

Your host John moderates a panel with musician Beatrix Sky, actor Francine Daveta, ceramics maker Ashley Miles, painter Hannah Gillingham, and prop maker Gisela Fleischer. They discuss their art lives, love of all things David Lynch and Twin Peaks, a... more

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Recent Guests

JH Williams III
Comic artist known for Promethea, Batwoman, Echo Lands
DC Comics / creator-owned work
Episode: Sequential Artists Talk Moving Paintings
Dustin Weaver
Comic artist with work on Star Wars, X-Men, Echo Lands
Marvel / creator-owned projects
Episode: Sequential Artists Talk Moving Paintings
William Stanley Holloway
Astrologer
Self-employed astrologer
Episode: Messages of Turning Stars (w/ William Stanley Holloway)
Francine Daveta
Actress, photographer, filmmaker, burlesque producer
The Pink Room NYC
Episode: Women Speak About Living the Art Life
Hannah Gillingham
UK-based commercial artist and illustrator
Episode: Women Speak About Living the Art Life
Ashley Miles
Ceramic artist inspired by Twin Peaks and David Lynch
Episode: Women Speak About Living the Art Life
Beatrix Sky
Musician based in Seattle; album art featured in Twin Peaks The Return
Self-employed musician
Episode: Women Speak About Living the Art Life
Gisela Fleischer
Swedish multi-artist and art educator; prop maker
Episode: Women Speak About Living the Art Life
Chase Buckley
Film and media studies PhD student at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Episode: How Should We Consider Canon Regarding Twin Peaks?

Hosts

John Bernardy
Host of the Blue Rose Task Force Podcast; lead moderator and facilitator of discussions.
Elle Holgate
Co-host and discussion facilitator with a focus on psychology, arts, and fan culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Depth and charm

    Research and insights aplenty. Tremendous show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tpgrammar
    United States2 years ago
  • The Force is strong!

    This is the place to be for Twin Peaks discussion!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CasablancaDon
    United States2 years ago
  • My favorite twin peaks podcast!

    Thank you! Please cover the return!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicole-GA
    United States2 years ago
  • Isn’t it too dreamy

    Love John’s voice, style of questioning TP from new angles and the detailed history that’s woven into theories. A favourite in the Peaksian podcasts I enjoy regularly. He’s got some great articles on 25 Years Later site if you like delving in the theory side.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ellektra91
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • love the podcast

    great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tonywhee
    United States3 years ago

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In-depth, theory-rich discussions that reward careful listening.
Guests bring unique expertise that enhances Twin Peaks conversation.
Great companion for re-watching and deep dives into lore.

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Messages of Turning Stars (w/ William Stanley Holloway)
Q: What is your quick, rough definition of astrology?
Astrology is divination by measuring astral phenomena and reading its symbolic, natural motion, a concise description used by the guest.
“Is it future…?” The Missing Pieces of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (Part 2)
Q: How do we see the Missing Pieces influence on Frost and Lynch's choices in their modern Twin Peaks material?
The hosts discuss how the Missing Pieces provided insight into the pair's thought process while developing subsequent material, expanding themes and characters from the original series and film.
Designing the Music of Twin Peaks: An Interview with Lori Eschler
Q: Were there any rules with the sound?
Nobody was really complaining that I'm aware of.
Designing the Music of Twin Peaks: An Interview with Lori Eschler
Q: How did you get involved with Twin Peaks?
I was recommended to David by his sound recordist John Huck, who was a friend of mine.

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This show focuses on deep-dive analyses of Twin Peaks, exploring each episode in depth—from production nuggets to connections across the broader mythos. Expect spoiler-heavy conversations, theory-rich discussions, and a coffee-fueled, impressionistic approach that blends creator intent with fan interpretations. Notable strengths include guest expertise from comics and art with a shared passion for Lynchian storytelling, and a steady emphasis on how the series' worldbuilding evolves across material beyond the screen. A distinctive edge is the blend of rigorous analysis with a warm, community-driven vibe, making it appealing to both hardcore devotees and newcomers curious about the cultural footprint of Twin Peaks.

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