About this episode

The episode features a deep dive into David Lynch's TWIN PEAKS with a panel of guests discussing various aspects of the show.

That podcast you like is coming back in style! For the first time in Seat Struck history we're tackling a television series, as we deep dive into David Lynch and Mark Frost's TWIN PEAKS. Joining John and Curtis is an all-star panel of recurring guests: Simon Spiegel, Magill Foote, and Thomas Britt. We jumped right into discussion and covered a deep slate of topics, including: some notes on the production history of the show; how we were introduced to Twin Peaks; favourite characters; the iconic score; elements of the series which have aged well; the genre distinctions of "mystery" in Germany vs. North America; and many more. Next episode we will return to discuss TWISTER, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Want more Twin Peaks? Have no fear, we will be back for episodes on Fire Walk With Me and The Return in the upcoming months. TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction (background on the show) 00:11:04: TWIN PEAKS discussion kicks off 00:34:42 - Favourite characters on the show 01:00:40 - Leland and Nadine chatter 01:10:40 - Angelo Badalamenti and Julee Cruise's contributions 01:21:26 - The "thesis" of Twin Peaks 01:30:05 - Recurring directors; Twin Peaks…

People in this episode

Hosts: John, Curtis

Guests: Simon Spiegel, Magill Foote, Thomas Britt

Topics covered

• David Lynch
• Twin Peaks
• television series
• production history
• character discussion
• iconic score
• genre distinctions

Keywords

• David Lynch
• Twin Peaks
• TV series
• mystery genre
• Angelo Badalamenti
• Julee Cruise
• character analysis
• production history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: TWIN PEAKS, Fire Walk With Me, The Return, TWISTER

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