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Episode 11 - The Man Behind the Glass Jan 03, 2017

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In which Aidan and Lindsay tackle the real deep questions, such as: What's up with Harold Smith? Who flicks matches at a little kid? What is Philip Gerard's connection to BOB? What are Donna and James upset about this week? And when did Agent Cooper buy a jalopy? (What the heck *is* a jalopy anyway?) Also: Lucy and Dick go Dutch! Shelly clams up! Emory moves on up to the A/V department at One Eyed Jack's! Nadine wakes up!

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Opiate addiction and sugar cravings
Laura's Secret Diary: This tie-in novel was released on 15 September 1990, but while heavily featured in this and subsequent episodes it contains little of the material presented on screen. The book was written by Jennifer Lynch and went on to become a bestseller. Read it here
What's a jalopy? This is the first Google entry, presented here for shits and giggles

Episode 10 - Coma Dec 27, 2016

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Wherein we are joined by a much smarter and more knowledgeable fan of the show, discuss mental illness and disability in Twin Peaks, and discuss more of the turnarounds that characterize season two. Also! Andy mentions his love of whales! We get our first introduction to Windom Earle! Audrey gets what she wants!

Episode 9 - May the Giant Be With You Dec 20, 2016

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Wherein we're joined by our friend Aaron and together we take two hours to discuss the Season 2 premiere of Twin Peaks. Will we find out who survived the mill fire? Who is the man in the smiling bag? And what's going on with Agent Cooper? Also: Albert returns! Ed tells a story! Andy gets a nosebleed! Maddie has a vision! Cooper has another dream!

Season 1 Recap Dec 16, 2016

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At the end of eight episodes, with a dozen cliffhangers in the air, what could be better than recapping what we've watched so far?

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1989/1990 TV Schedule (Project Gutenberg)
LA Times - "TV RATINGS: 'Twin Peaks' Highest Rated Movie of Season"
Nielsen Ratings
Orlando Sentinel - "Flat Nielsen Numbers Best for 'Twin Peaks'"
NY Times - "ABC Last in 'Sweep' Rating Despite 'Twin Peaks' Finale"

Episode 8 - The Last Evening Dec 13, 2016

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In which the first season wraps up with, like, a gazillion cliffhangers. What's going to happen to Doctor Jacoby? What's going on at Calhoun Memorial? Will anyone survive the mill fire? What about Audrey up at One Eyed Jack's? And...most crucially...who shot Agent Cooper? Also: Andy handles his weapon! Ed keeps his wig on! Audrey picks a card, any card (but really it's the Queen of Diamonds!)Leo, Leo takes an axe and tries to give Bobby 40 whacks! And who the hell is Mimzy?

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Aether (because Aidan likes to name-check classical elements to make himself sound smart)
Bubba and Mork over on the Double P Podcast Network's "Gifted and the Damned" have a fantabulistic episode about why the show was cancelled:

Episode 7 - Realization Time Dec 06, 2016

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Wherein Aidan and Lindsay dive into the unseemly world of One Eyed Jacks with Agent Cooper and Audrey Horne, pay a visit to the Johnson Family Farm with Bobby Briggs, and watch Donna, James, and Maddy listen to cassette tapes like any good red-blooded teenagers (only instead of the latest Fine Young Cannibals album, they get to hear their dearly departed friend admit her deepest, darkest secrets to her creepy psychotherapist...six of one, really...)

Also: Leo is angry! Catherine smells insurance fraud! Ed wears a wig! Cherry stems!!!

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Mynah birds
The opening title sequence features a Bewick's Wren (or a Varied Thrush...depends on who you talk to!) You can read more about the opening titles here
Vertical Service Codes, which are how one might access a feature like *69/1471 to call back the last number that called you, wasn't truly widely available until the 90s, so it's doubtful this could have been in use here.

Episode 6 - Cooper's Dream Nov 29, 2016

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In which we discuss the effects of sleep deprivation on Agent Cooper as he ventures into the woods for a day-trip with the boys! Meanwhile, both Norma and Shelly pull the trigger on their respective romantic entanglements. Also: The Log Lady made cookies! Maddy snoops through Laura's stuff! Ben throws a party! Audrey loses her clothes!

As the large group of insane men staying on Cooper's floor might say: "Vá! Þvílíkur dagur!"

Episode 5 - The One-Armed Man Nov 25, 2016

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Wherein we discuss comedy, a smorgasboard of shots, and some of our favourite characters! Also: Norma vouches for Hank! Trooper visits the vet! Maddy and James meet! It's all here!

Episode 4 - Rest in Pain Nov 22, 2016

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Wherein we talk about the funeral of Laura Palmer, how dreams continue taking over the investigation, and the power of music over body. Also: Bobby looks like a crucifix! A staring contest breaks out at a funeral! Cooper does a parlour trick! The Bookhouse Boys kidnap a guy! Jacoby skulks around!

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The history of mobile phones

Special Episode - Fanfiction Part 2 Nov 14, 2016

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Part two of the discussion of all things fanfiction, with special guest Alexis.

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