Meanwhile: A Twin Peaks Podcast

Introducing Meanwhile: a Twin Peaks Podcast with Dan Johnson & Eric Grissom

Meanwhile is a Twin Peaks re-watch podcast that goes scene-by-scene, episode-by-episode, from the Pilot through The Return. We'll also dive into Fire Walk With Me, the Secret Diary of Laura Palmer, and more.
On Feb 24th at 11AM, give yourself a present. Don't plan it. Don't wait for it. Just let it happen.
 

Twin Peaks: Pilot / Northwest Passage, Part 1

PART 1 of 2
A path is formed by laying one stone at a time, and so begins our dive in the world of Twin Peaks. In our inaugural episode we discuss how we discovered Twin Peaks, its origin and inspirations, and the first part of our pilot discussion.

Twin Peaks: Pilot / Northwest Passage, Part 2

PART 2 of 2
A path is formed by laying one stone at a time, and so begins our dive in the world of Twin Peaks. In our inaugural episode we discuss how we discovered Twin Peaks, its origin and inspirations, and the first part of our pilot discussion.

Twin Peaks: Episode 1 / Traces to Nowhere

Today on MEANWHILE we dive into Season 1, Episode 1 of TWIN PEAKS, or episode 2 if you count the pilot, but let's call it by its proper title as the woods intended.
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Twin Peaks: Episode 2 / Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer

Twin Peaks: Season 1, Episode 2
 
Dan and Eric disagree over the Horne brothers, talk about how drugs are bought and sold in Twin Peaks, and dance with the dream man.
Today we dive into Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer.

Twin Peaks: Episode 3 / Rest in Pain

Twin Peaks: Season 1, Episode 3
You can have a podcast any old time. You get a mic, you speak into it. We, however, cannot talk about the Twin Peaks season one banger, "Rest in Pain," next year, next month, next week or tomorrow - we must do it now. We've got a lot of "perfect" and "iconics" to say, gentlemen, so why don't you please return to your porch rockers and resume whittling.

Twin Peaks: Episode 4 / The One-Armed Man

Twin Peaks: Season 1, Episode 4
We're off to the Timber Falls Motel in search of "The One-Armed Man."  Along the way we talk heartbeat bathroom art decor, dutch angles, guys who suck on dominos, and the women who love them.

Twin Peaks: Episode 5 / Cooper's Dreams

Twin Peaks: Season 1, Episode 5
Where we're from, the birds sing a pretty song and there's always music in the air. And the squeaking sound of my son's chair. And barking dogs. Also a monkey drum.  Anyway, today we're talking about one of Eric's absolute favorite Twin Peaks' episodes --Cooper's Dreams written by Mark Frost and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter

Twin Peaks: Episode 6 / Realization Time

Twin Peaks: Season 1, Episode 6
Eric and Dan have some realizations of their own, mainly that Eric doesn't know how to pronounce Caleb. Join us as we discuss the penultimate episode of season one, REALIZATION TIME.  Written by  and Directed by Caleb Deschanel. RIP Waldo.

Twin Peaks: Episode 7 / The Last Evening

Twin Peaks: Season 1, Episode 7
We've reached the end of season one. It's time for Mark Frost's tour-de-force, THE LAST EVENING. New mysteries await. Who will survive the night? Written and directed by Mark Frost.

The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer

Twin Peaks: The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer
Today on Meanwhile we dive deep into Jennifer Lynch's unflinching portrait of pain and trauma in The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer. Our discussion will cover many uncomfortable and triggering topics so please be advised. 

Twin Peaks: Episode 8 / May the Giant Be with You

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 1
A path is formed by laying one stone at a time. We've begun our journey into season two-- and to start it's the Mark Frost penned, David Lynch directed, and Dwayne Dunham edited masterpiece, May the Giant Be With You. 

Diane... the Twin Peaks tapes of Agent Cooper

Twin Peaks: Diane... the Twin Peaks tapes of Agent Cooper
Today we are listening and talking about Scott Frost's collection of Agent Cooper's Diane drops.  From the segments that appeared on the show, to the new entries. 

Twin Peaks: Episode 9 / Coma

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 2
Leo's in a coma, I know. I know it's serious. Eric talks about Mrs. Tremond for eight minutes, Dan sings the Smiths, and we discuss the scariest Bob moments in our latest review of the Harley Peyton penned, David Lynch directed, second episode — COMA.

Twin Peaks: Episode 10 / The Man Behind the Glass

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 3
Eric struggles to say "peculiarities," and Dan swears he's seen this show before even if he can't remember what Harold looked like. Leslie Linka Glatter is back behind the camera for Bob Engel's second episode for Twin Peaks.  Today on Meanwhile, we're diving into "The Man Behind the Glass." 

Twin Peaks: Episode 11 / Laura's Secret Diary

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 4
Dan and Eric are talking about "Laura's Secret Diary"...not the actual diary, we already did that, but about the episode and about Jerry Stahl and whether Harold could get a job at the Diff'rent Strokes bike shop.  Won't you join us?

Twin Peaks: Episode 12 / The Orchid's Curse

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 5
Today we're talking about the Lynch auction, how we want to hear from folks who don't know who killed Laura Palmer (that could be you), and of course, we talk at length about episode 12 - the fifth episode of season 2. Written by Barry Pullman and Directed by Graham Clifford. 

Twin Peaks: Episode 13 / Demons

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 6
We are only one episode away from discovering who killed Laura Palmer, and we're gonna spend it the best way we know how. Talking about Leslie Linka Glatter's third Twin Peaks episode: "Demons."   So throw a pair of party hats over your ears and grab a kazoo.  Demons was written by Harley Peyton & Bob Engels and directed by Leslie Linka Glatter. 

Twin Peaks: Episode 14 / Lonely Souls

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 7
We have have reached the end of the initial mystery. The revelation of Laura Palmer's killer is at hand. Dan and Eric dive deep into the Mark Frost penned, David Lynch directed masterpiece: Lonely Souls. It is no suprise that this ended up being one of our longest outings. Plus we talk a bit about the Kyle McLaughlin film THE HIDDEN.

A Very Special Episode: Scott Ryan talks about "Always Music in the Air: The Sounds of Twin Peaks"

This week on MEANWHILE, we're talking a break from the show and talking about the music. Special guest Scott Ryan talks with Eric about his documentary, BLUE ROSE MAGAZINE, how the music for Twin Peaks was created, and shines a spotlight on two unsung heroes of TWIN PEAKS: David Slusser and Lori Eschler. Plus a whole lot more. Pack a lunch, friends. We're going to take a walk in the woods.
You can purchase Scott's book, ALWAYS MUSIC IN THE AIR: THE SOUNDS OF TWIN PEAKS on Scott's website (https://bluerosemag.com/) or from your favorite bookstore or online retailer like  Amazon. 

Twin Peaks: Episode 15 / Drive with a Dead Girl

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 8
While Laura's killer is known to us, Cooper is lost under a starless sky. Dan and Eric take a look at the Scott Frost penned, Caleb Deschanel directed Episode 15.  So grab a flashlight and a pair of white socks and dance on the carpet, we're talking, "Drive with a Dead Girl."
We are one episode away from concluding Part 1 of Season 2 and the circle is closing fast.  What did you think of this episode?

Twin Peaks: Episode 16 / Arbitrary Law

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 9
It's the end of the road for the "Who Killed Laura Palmer?" storyline as the circle has closed and Cooper's ring has found its way home. In the final episode before our short break, Dan and Eric are discussing the Mark Frost, Harley Peyton, Bob Engles penned, Tim Hunter directed, epic -- Twin Peaks, Episode 16 ("Arbitrary Law"). 

Twin Peaks: Episode 17 / Dispute Between Brothers

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 10
We're arrived at the start of the season 2 mid-section. We'll be introduced to the storylines concerning the lodges, bad-luck orphans, car repair, civil war cosplay, high school wrestling, house keeping, and more.  Fear not, we will make it through!  It's our review of the Tricia Brock penned, Tina Rathborne directed, Twin Peaks, Episode 17 ("Dispute Between Brothers"). 

Twin Peaks: Episode 18 / Masked Ball

Twin Peaks: Season 2, Episode 11
You have been cordially invited to attend the discussion of Twin Peaks, Episode 18, "The Masked Ball." We've got weddings, local legends, high school romance, car trouble, and little Nicky. 
Directed by Dwayne Dunham and written by Barry Pullman.