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Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast

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

25YL Media and Ruminations Radio Network present John Bernardy & Elle Holgate in a spoiler laced, coffee-fueled, Twin Peaks podcast that dives deep into history and theory.

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Latest Episodes

How does a revival of Twin Peaks come together? That’s what your host John is looking into. What began from Frost contacting Lynch in 2012 with an inkling of an idea, turned into two years of writing over 400 pages, two important simultaneous tweets,... more

As the podcast gets ready to cover Twin Peaks: The Return, your host John  brings in Colin James, Chase Bucklew, Indigo Baloch and Hilary Flor to discuss how canon does and doesn’t relate to Twin Peaks, before looking at their favorite show through t... more

The imagery in the title sequence for Twin Peaks: The Return is portraying something different than the original series title sequence. Your host John looks into the differences between the standard sequence and the extended Part 1 sequence, whether ... more

The Rancho Rosa logos at the beginning of every part of Twin Peaks: The Return have been a fascination of the fandom since we noticed the logos change colors each time. Your host John looks into the name Rancho Rosa, and all the elements of the logo,... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Andrew Grevas
Founder of 25YL, prominent Twin Peaks writer and interviewer
25YL/25yearslatersite.com
Episode: The Secret Diary of 25YL (w/ Andrew Grevas)
Lori Eschler
Music editor for Twin Peaks, integral to its unique sound.
Episode: Designing the Music of Twin Peaks: An Interview with Lori Eschler
Catherine Coulson
Portrayed Margaret Lanterman, the Log Lady in Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Episode: The Log Lady Introductions

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John Bernardy
Main host/moderator with extensive involvement across episodes; co-hosts discussions with a focus on Twin Peaks theory and production history.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 90 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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The show is a strong TP companion, well-suited for re-watching and theory exploration.
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Guests and hosts are consistently engaging, offering fresh angles and rigor without sacrificing enjoyment.

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“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 digs deep into Twin Peaks lore, theory, and production history, blending scholarly discussion with fan context. Episodes frequently explore canon, myth and intertextual connections, and they routinely reference Fire Walk with Me and The Return alongside broader media studies. Noteworthy are the rigorous, theory-forward conversations, guest participation from notable TP scholars, and a status as a thoughtful companion for re-watchers and long-time fans alike. Listeners may appreciate the age of inquiry and willingness to tackle trauma, symbolism, and production history with credibility and a dash of personality.

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