Creamed Corn And The Universe - A Twin Peaks Podcast

Mark Frost joins me this week to discuss the historical figures and events in “The Secret History of Twin Peaks” and his upcoming novel “The Yankee Sphinx: An FDR Novel”. We discuss his passion for American History and how he implemented Secret Societies, the Corps of Discovery, the Nez Perce, Jack Parsons and UFOs into the Twin Peaks mythos. “The Yankee Sphinx: An FDR Novel” Pre-Order (available on May 5th, 2026): https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250876898/theyankeesphinx/ Mark Frost & Harley Peyton at Elliott Book Bay on May 6th (Seattle, WA): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-frost-w-harley-peyton-the-yankee-sphinx-tickets-1986483705237 Mark Frost at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute on May 7th (West Hollywood, CA): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-frost-discusses-and-signs-the-yankee-sphinx-an-fdr-novel-tickets-1983583464539 Mark Frost at FDR Library on May 13th (Hyde Park, NY): https://www.fdrlibrary.org/events-calendar Mark Frost Signing on May 14th (Brooklyn, NY): https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062204122-0 Mark Frost at Harvard Bookstore on May 15th (Cambridge, MA): https://www.harvard.com/event/mark-frost Mark Frost on Social Media: https://bsky.app/profile/markfrost.bsky.social https://x.com/mfrost11 Intro & Outro Music: “Just You” by Luca De Paoli “My Prayer” by Agent Ivy “Motel” Written & Performed by Johnny Jewel Courtesy of Italians Do It Better

Originally uploaded on 11/14/2024, Frank Cronogue interviewed me on his show "Why I Love Twin Peaks", asking me about the first time I watched Twin Peaks, why it sticks with me on a personal level, its enduring legacy and what led to the creation of my show. Live From The Roadhouse (Hosted by Frank Cronogue): https://www.youtube.com/@livefromtheroadhousepodcas1136 Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QDIkpJbi_c&t=4s Title Art Intro by Maja Ljunggren Original Video edited by Graham McLaughlin

Joanna joins me this week to discuss Laura Palmer and her Angel. We discuss Laura's diminishing faith in God throughout the years, discuss Doc Hayward's message assuring that the angels will return, the significance of the Angels in the train car and red room and how they impact events in The Return. Joanna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sussex_goose/ Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Ryan returns this week to discuss Hank Jennings. We talk about his early days chronicled in The Andrew Packard Case by Dale Cooper, his relationship to Norma Jennings & the Bookhouse Boys, how manipulative and dangerous he can be and how his character arc diminishes throughout season 2. HMS on social media & bandcamp: https://www.instagram.com/a_band_named_hms/ https://abandnamedhms.bandcamp.com/music Intro & Outro Song: “Muerte” by HMS

Madison Von De joins me this week to discuss Senorita Dido. We discuss her scene in Part 8, her relationship with The Fireman, her role in choosing Laura Palmer, Greek & Hindu Mythology and the parallels of The Wizard of Oz to Twin Peaks. Madison Von De on social media: https://www.instagram.com/justanotheroddity/ https://www.threads.com/@justanotheroddity Song Intro/Outro: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Eric & Dan join me this week to discuss Nicky Needleman. We discuss his bizarrely dark origins, How Dick Tremayne and Andy Brennan do (or do not) embrace fatherhood, and the wild shenanigans that ensue during this portion of Season 2. Meanwhile Podcast & Instagram links: https://www.instagram.com/meanwhile_twinpeaks/ https://www.ericgrissom.com/podcasts/meanwhile/ Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Ashley joins me this week to discuss Sonny Jim Jones. We discuss his relationship with his Dougie & Janey-E, owls in the Jones home, the flow of time in Las Vegas and the many dream like qualities in his scenes. Damn Fine Pottery on Instagram & Squarespace Store: https://www.instagram.com/damnfinepottery/ https://damnfinepottery.squarespace.com/ Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Stephanie joins me this week to discuss Deputy Hawk. We discuss his complicated origins as chronicled by The Secret History and Access Guide, his intuitive nature, his relationship with Margaret Lanterman, The Truman brothers, Andy Brennan, and the significance of his ledger and how it connects to the Palmers. Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h4lloween_queen/ Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Anna returns this week to discuss the mother who shouts 119. We discuss her potential association to the Dougie Jones Tulpa & Mr. C, MK Ultra and the sociopolitical connotations that inspired Mark Frost during the events of The Return, Anna on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/traumapeaks/ Anna on Bandcamp: http://annabolin.bandcamp.com Intro Song: “Just You” by Luca De Paoli

(PART 2 OF 2) Ivan continues with me this week to discuss BOB. We discuss the dynamic of BOB & Leland, how Leland presents himself during the Laura Palmer investigation, the horrific fate of Maddy Ferguson by him, alternate realities and his brief yet pivotal moments in the Red Room Ivan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/underthefan119.bsky.social Intro/Outro Song: "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy

(PART 1 OF 2) Ivan joins me this week to discuss BOB (in my first 2-part episode). We discuss the origins of BOB, the thin line with him and Leland Palmer, speculate if BOB is real and the abuse that Laura Palmer endures from him until she meets her fate. Ivan on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/underthefan119.bsky.social Intro/Outro Song: "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy

Dr Hawk returns this week to discuss Duncan Todd. We discuss his working relationship with Mr. C, themes of confinement throughout The Return and how Dale Cooper (as Dougie Jones) inadvertently foils each of Duncan Todd's plans and his network of hitmen. Dr Hawk on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/choppingwoodpod.bsky.social Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Anton returns this week to discuss Freddie Sykes. We talk about his encounter with The Fireman, his relationship to James Hurley, parallels to Andy Brennan, and how Superhero Mythology and the Arthurian Legend coincide with his destiny to fight BOB. CherryTopHat on Social Media: https://bio.site/cherrytophat https://www.instagram.com/cherrytophat/ Anton on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/antonbinder/ https://bsky.app/profile/antonmagic.bsky.social Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

To celebrate my 100th Episode, I will be reading one of three short stories by acclaimed author Chuck Tingle that are Twin Peaks or tangentially Twin Peaks related. I will begin with "Glazed By The Gay Living Donuts", Martin (from my Gordon Cole episode) will read "Slammed Up The Butt By My Hot Coffee Boss and Sharon (from my Monica Bellucci episode) will read "Twin Cheeks: Agent Boober Gets Me Off" Thank you to all of my listeners who have supported me throughout the years. Chuck Tingle's Official Website & Social Media: https://www.chucktingle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chucktingle/ https://www.facebook.com/ChuckTingle/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chuck-Tingle/author/B00SF2MTYK?sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=9f228a8d-ea29-4446-9c48-1d9acc92f7d2 Martin & Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynch_bricks/ https://www.instagram.com/w_talk_h/ Songs for Intro/Outro: "Just You" By Luca De Paoli "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy "Motel" Written & Performed By Johnny Jewel Courtesy of Italians Do It Better

Jeremiah returns this week to discuss The Nine Inch Nails. We discuss the significance of the number 8, multiple realities, how time operates in The Roadhouse and Trent Reznor's working relationship with David Lynch. Take The Ring on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTheRing https://linktr.ee/takethering430 Intro/Outro Song: "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy

Colin joins me this week to discuss The Fireman. We discuss his possible origins as chronicled by Major Briggs, speculate if The Giant and The Fireman are one and the same, his role in stopping BOB, and how he interacts with others such as Andrew Packard, Dale Cooper, Andy Brennan and Freddie Sykes. Colin's Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/blue_rose_brighton/ https://www.instagram.com/_traumatron_/ https://www.instagram.com/in_the_dark_movie_club/ Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli

Haley returns this week to discuss The Cactus Blossoms. We discuss the juxtaposition of the lyrics with the instrumentals, which reality this performance takes place in, our interpretations on how color and is used and the thematic importance of the lyrics to the mythos of Twin Peaks. Haley on social media: https://www.instagram.com/infinitecircumstance/ https://www.instagram.com/wearethegoodweird/ "We Are The Good Weird" Shop on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/wearethegoodweird/?etsrc=sdt Intro/Outro: "My Prayer" by Agent Ivy

John Bernardy returns this week to discuss Phil Bisby. We talk about Phil's role at Lucky 7 Insurance, how he helps Dougie Jones, what coffee means to Dale Cooper and speculate on the non-linear elements in Las Vegas. Blue Rose Task Force on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bluerosetaskforce/?hl=en https://www.threads.com/@bluerosetaskforce https://bsky.app/profile/bluerosetaskforce.bsky.social Intro/Outro Song: "Just You" by Luca De Paoli