The Bicks Pod
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 17, 2017
Tuesday Jan 17, 2017
In which things get really serious for the major players. Donna and Harold amp up their relationship, and Donna finds herself in a precarious position; both Leland and Leo are going home; and Agent Cooper finally figures out where Audrey is, and devises a plan to rescue her.
Also: Andy's a whole damn town! Bobby gets a lift! Hawk kills a guy! We wish for the first (and only) time that we were watching this in glorious 480i in 1990 instead of in the 1080p of our modern Blu-ray set on our HDTV because lordy lordy Harold Smith, that is a fake way to scratch your face off...
Notes:
Doctor Jacoby talking about the red/logical, blue/intuitive dichotomy (under 3D Glasses heading) **Spoilers for TSHoTP**
David Lynch on the colour blue: "Reflections: An Oral History of Twin Peaks" by Brad Dukes...though I cannot for the life of me find the quote now to give you a page number!
Van Dyke Parks
Recipe for a Black Yukon Sucker Punch
Oligospermia
Orchid symbolism
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
Wherein we delve into the mysteries of Laura's secret diary. Leland's been arrested for the murder of Jacques Renault; Donna's flirtation with Harold leads to some revelations from Laura's diary; and Agent Cooper finally realizes what's happened to Audrey, and puts a plan in place to save her. Also: Who is M.T. Wentz? How much did Josie really spend on lingerie in Seattle? And what's going on with Andy's sperms?
This marks the first appearance of Aidan's Terrible German, which he hopes to make a regular feature of this show. Please write in and tell him to stop, and while you're at it, peruse the German episode titles for yourself.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
It IS happening again...
A special episode all about today's tremendous news from the Television Critics Association Showtime/Twin Peaks panels that Season 3 of Twin Peaks finally has a premiere date! More details can be found here
**We apologize for the fact that, yes, we are eating cherry pie and drinking coffee; please excuse the cutlery sounds that managed to squeak through. Also, Lindsay is recovering from a bout with bronchitis, so her voice is a bit weak and funny-sounding (to her, anyway...)**
Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
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!
Notes:
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
Tuesday Dec 27, 2016
Tuesday Dec 27, 2016
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!
Tuesday Dec 20, 2016
Tuesday Dec 20, 2016
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!
Friday Dec 16, 2016
Friday Dec 16, 2016
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?
Links:
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"
Tuesday Dec 13, 2016
Tuesday Dec 13, 2016
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?
Links:
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: