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Meanwhile: A Twin Peaks Podcast

Where’s My Robots?
Twin Peaks
David Lynch
Fire Walk With Me
Laura Palmer
Las Vegas
Black Lodge
Las Vegas, United States
White Lodge
The Return
The Missing Pieces
Mark Frost
Philadelphia, United States
New York, United States
The Black Lodge
The Secret History Of Twin Peaks
Seattle, United States
Jennifer Lynch
Leland Palmer
Bob
Red Room

A deep dive into the wonderful and strange world of Twin Peaks. Hosts Eric Grissom and Dan Johnson will go scene-by-scene, episode-by-episode, from the Pilot through The Return. They’ll also enter discuss Fire Walk With Me, The Missing Pieces, the Secret Diary of Laura Palmer, and more.Give yourself a present. Don’t plan it. Don’t wait for it. Just let it happen.

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Latest Episodes

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 14, "We are like the dreamer?"

Pack a lunch, fellas. We’re going to take a walk in the woods. Today on MEANWHILE we're grabbing coffee with Monica Bellucci, stuffing our pockets with dirt from Jack Rabbit's Palace, and f... more

Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 13, "What story is that, Charlie?"

We're back for the final leg of TWIN  PEAKS: THE RETURN. Dan and Eric talk about the lovelorn, arm wrestling, Seventh Heaven, Justice, Just Us (You and I), Mormon Jokes, great casting, ... more

On today's episode of MEANWHILE, Eric's talking to Robert Engels.

Bob was a writer and producer on the original TWIN PEAKS series writer, co-wrote TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME with David Lynch, wrote and produced ON THE AIR from Mark Frost and Davi... more

This week on MEANWHILE, Eric's taking a breather by doing more work. This time out, everybody wins, because he gets to talk to the great DANA GOULD!

Stand up, Writer, Actor, Creator. He’s been involved in so many things I adore through his career fr... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Engels
Writer, producer, director and professor involved in Twin Peaks and Fire Walk With Me
Episode: A Very Special Episode: Twin Peaks writer, producer Robert Engels!
Dana Gould
Stand-up comedian, writer, actor; known for The Dana Gould Hour, The Simpsons, Hanging with Dr. Z
Episode: A Very Special Episode: Dana Gould talks about Twin Peaks, David Lynch, Mel Brooks, Dr. Z, and more.
Richard Green
Actor, musician, producer of I Don't Know Jack; contributed music to I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
Richard Green (artist/ filmmaker)
Episode: A Very Special Episode: Richard Green talks about "I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY"
Scott Ryan
Author and editor of Blue Rose Magazine; author of Always Music in the Air
Blue Rose Magazine
Episode: A Very Special Episode: Scott Ryan talks about "Always Music in the Air: The Sounds of Twin Peaks"

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Great Rewatch Guides

    Great conversation to listen to after each episode with some good research and insight as well as personal and emotional reactions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JollyKingTutt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Premium Twin Peaks Discussion

    I’ve listened to I can’t tell you how much Twin Peaks content and this — this is some of the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    geo Tess
    United Statesa month ago
  • A nice walk

    Enjoyable discussions and reflections.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wbweisss
    United Statesa month ago
  • 5 stars

    Very insightful! Something to think about!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *Longtime Print Subscriber*
    United States2 months ago
  • I'm so glad I found this. Eric and Dan make fantastic hosts. Funny and intelligent scene by scene discussions. Such a fun way to reminisce and relive all the things I love about the show.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mouth
    3 months ago

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Two-host dynamic is engaging and very knowledgeable, though a few reviews mention occasional pacing or overlapping chatter.
Several listeners feel it's a great companion for rewatching and theory-building for longtime fans.
Listeners praise the deep, thorough analysis and love for Twin Peaks lore.
Guests and episodes are described as thoughtful, with strong production context and fun banter.

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Apple Podcasts
#211
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#181
Germany/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#188
France/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#228
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#46
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#112
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A Very Special Episode: Dana Gould talks about Twin Peaks, David Lynch, Mel Brooks, Dr. Z, and more.
Q: Can you share a memorable collaboration with Mel Brooks and how it came about?
Gould recounts meeting Stuart Cornfeld, Brooks's producer, and getting invited to contribute to Spaceballs after being recommended by colleagues who recognized his Star Wars familiarity and comedy sensibility.
A Very Special Episode: Dana Gould talks about Twin Peaks, David Lynch, Mel Brooks, Dr. Z, and more.
Q: How did your work on The Simpsons influence your career trajectory after you left stand-up?
He explains that joining The Simpsons required humility and adaptation, learning to write within a writers' room and eventually valuing the writing process as a core passion even over performing.
A Very Special Episode: Dana Gould talks about Twin Peaks, David Lynch, Mel Brooks, Dr. Z, and more.
Q: What originally drew you to stand-up and the Boston comedy scene in the 1980s?
Gould describes Boston as a rigorous, boot-camp-like environment that built his crowd-work skills, explaining how the city's tough clubs and a dense network of peers forged his writing and performance approach.
A Very Special Episode: Richard Green talks about "I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY"
Q: What was it like working with David Lynch on a set, and how did he respond to ideas?
Green recounts that Lynch was open to ideas, a collaborative and receptive director who could connect with the material and respond positively when something worked, making the on-set dynamic deeply fulfilling.
A Very Special Episode: Richard Green talks about "I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY"
Q: How did you decide who to include, and who not to include, among Catherine's circle?
He describes a careful curation process, relying on close friends, family, and colleagues who could provide meaningful, nuanced insights into Catherine's life, while balancing the narrative with interview material that would serve the film's core themes.

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Two hosts deliver a dense, scene-by-scene exploration of Twin Peaks, its revival era, and related Lynchian works, blending close readings with production context, trivia, and long-running theories. Episodes consistently balance analysis of plot threads, visual storytelling, and meta-commentary on time, memory, and the show's evolving mythology, often anchoring discussions in standout scenes, iconic locations, and cameos. Listeners can expect thorough breakdowns, thoughtful fandom banter, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that illuminate how episodes are constructed and how the larger Twin Peaks universe fits together. A notable strength is the hosts' long-running rapport and their ability to contextualize both classic material and newer insta... more

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