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Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast

John Bernardy with Elle Holgate

25YL Media and Ruminations Radio Network present John Bernardy & Elle Holgate in a spoiler laced, coffee-fueled, Twin Peaks podcast that dives deep into history and theory.

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136:07

S2E22 “Beyond Life and Death” (Part 2)

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2024/01/10

In the second half of our coverage of the Twin Peaks original series finale, your host John looks into the original script to discern Windom Earle’s plan, explores the roles of each Lodge Denizen, and ponders whether Cooper failed or if he’s at the beginning of something much bigger. 0:00:40 Intro0:02:35 What we already knew about Earle’s plan0:04:25 The original script and Earle’s plan0:08:00 Annie’s prayer0:15:48 The ever-shifting Black Lodge0:23:10 Earle’s plan enacted0:33:40

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99:05

S2E22 “Beyond Life and Death” (Part 1)

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/12/06

So we’ve made it to an ending for the original series of Twin Peaks. In this first half of our coverage of Episode 29, your host John walks you through how the episode was written —and then rewritten by David Lynch— before parsing through the final Log Lady Introduction. Then he takes you through the endings of all the storylines anchored to the town of Twin Peaks, including supernatural connections and the contents of the original script.0:00:42 Intro0:03:10 When the episode was written

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95:10

S2E21 “Miss Twin Peaks”

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/11/22

It’s time for Miss Twin Peaks to anoint its next Queen in Twin Peaks Episode 28, and your host John looks into director Tim Hunter and writer Barry Pullman’s style choices before analyzing the episode’s time wonkiness, Cooper’s intuition, and all the keys—physical or metaphorical. Find out what they unlock, and stick around for artifacts of Audrey being the Queen, and elements of Laura Palmer reintroduced into the narrative. 0:00:42 Intro0:04:05 Cancellation0:07:15 Lucy’s dance0:09:25

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132:09

Welcome to Twin Peaks: Access Guide to the Town

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/11/08

Your host John looks into Welcome to Twin Peaks: Access Guide to the Town— a collaboration between Lynch/Frost Productions and Access Press. This tongue-in-cheek travel guide does wonders for worldbuilding and is filled with just as many hints of lore as there are fun details about the town we all love. Come for the pie and coffee, and stay for the owls. 0:00:48 Intro0:03:50 The book as an in-universe object0:08:40 How the book came to be0:11:40 Authors0:12:53 When the book was

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359:47

The Autobiography of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper:...

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/10/25

Blue Rose Task Force returns with this gigantic look at The Autobiography of Special Agent Dale Cooper: My Life, My Tapes. Your host John explores what we can learn from the material Dale recorded between ages 13 and 35, while sifting through the parts of the out-of-print book that prove troublesome or enlightening.[4:46 AM]0:00:50 Intro0:07:10 How the book came to be0:10:17 The book as an in-universe object0:13:50 The book as a book0:22:10 Author Scott Frost0:26:10 Goals of the

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82:04

Twin Peaks Collectable CardArt

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/05/19

This week the podcast detours into the set of StarPics trading cards that was released during the hiatus between Episode 27 and the Season 2 finale event of Twin Peaks. Your host John looks into the mix of characters, iconography, locations, famous dialogue, trivia, and staff cards to weigh how seriously we should take these cards, Find out what makes this set fun, worthwhile, and even learn some interesting details about Twin Peaks plotlines that never came to pass.Production by Mitch

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123:55

S2E20 “The Path to the Black Lodge”

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/05/05

The Lodgespace gets real in Twin Peaks Episode 27 and your host John sorts through all the ramifications of when Jupiter and Saturn align. From Earle’s old Bluebook recording to Bobby realizing he’s been a jerk, there’s a lot of understanding coming to light here, but can Cooper see the Giant’s warning? Love can take you places—just ask Audrey—but what about the possibility that love may not be enough?Production by Mitch Proctor and Area 42 Studios and

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108:25

S2E19 “Variations on Relations”

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/04/14

Twin Peaks Episode 24 brings us the petroglyph that solidifies the Lodge lore more than ever, and we see Windom Earle’s modus operandi in full effect relating to Heavy Metal Youth. Your host John looks into all of that, as well as tracking how secrets are wreaking havoc, how Miss Twin Peaks is more than just a beauty pageant, and the number of possibilities grown from Love.Production by Mitch Proctor and Area 42 Studios and

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121:26

The Dougie Love Podcast - Twin Peaks: Las Vegas Season 1

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/04/01

With Wisteria on its way back into production, it’s a good time to look back on the often-forgotten Twin Peaks spin-off sitcom, Twin Peaks: Las Vegas. This episode collects every episode of Rumination Radio Network’s Dougie Love Podcast, for the audience of Blue Rose Task Force Podcast. 00:00 Intro03:46 Episode 1 finds its top gear13:51 Dougie needs a good night’s sleep in Episode 223:42 Episode 3 defuses lawsuits and makes friends34:22 Episode 4 is a shaggy dog story41:43 Episode 5 gets

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139:15

S2E18 “On the Wings of Love”

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/03/17

Twin Peaks Episode 25 brings us a good dose of romance, hangover cures, and Owl Cave. This week’s Blue Rose Task Force looks into what happens when the mythology gets a little more solid.Also discussed: Earle’s infiltration of the Haywards, Ben’s genuine(?) quest to being good, Gordon’s hearing irregularities, and the supernatural leanings of Annie Blackburn. Get your own “bonsai!” pillow here:https://www.teepublic.com/throw-pillow/21223762-bonsai-black?store_id=587939Production by Mitch

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90:09

S2E17 “Wounds and Scars”

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/03/03

Twin Peaks returned from a hiatus with Episode 24, thanks in part to the fan-made organization known as COOP (Citizens Opposed to the Offing of Peaks), which your host John looks into. Much of the episode itself focuses on the depths Harry goes to when the extent of Josie’s crimes are revealed, And BRTF looks into his stages of grief and hypothesizes how Josie was only 65 lbs after dying from fear. We also look into Audrey and Cooper getting closer to their new love interests, a pine weasel

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124:52

S2E16 "The Condemned Woman"

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/02/17

Twin Peaks Episode 23 says goodbye to a number of original cast members, and your host John looks into the causes and the ramifications, both on the production side and in-universe with characters and lore. Your host looks at all the relationships ending—and beginning— and weighs in on John Justice Wheeler’s first appearance. But the big focus is on Josie, so the microscope comes out for how she got into her predicament, who helped put her there and why, and a handful of angles for how

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132:58

S2E15 “Slaves and Masters”

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/02/03

Twin Peaks Episode 22 is either a breath of fresh air or an abomination to fans, and your host John sees both sides of the debate. He looks into the effects of it being directed by popular star Diane Keaton, and all her conspicuous camera tricks and internal points of view that won’t be seen again in the series (at least not until 2017). Windom Earle’s early shifting characterization goes under the microscope, as does the supernatural tone to Josie’s entrapment and Evelyn’s final scenes

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33:17

A Song is Formed...(BRTF Theme Music)

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/01/20

Blue Rose Task Force Podcast celebrates its first birthday by singing a different kind of song: your host John Bernardy, Elle Holgate, and Joe Coyne tell the story of how an unused song idea grew into the theme music for the podcast.Production by Mitch Proctor and Area 42 Studios and Soundwww.25yearslatersite.comwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkInstagram: BlueRoseTaskForceTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNTwitter:

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102:04

S2E14 “Double Play”

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/01/13

Twin Peaks Episode 21 seems to manifest everyone’s strongest fears, most notably with Shelly Johnson’s life taking on all the tropes of a slasher movie, and not even Cooper’s intuition can avoid being clouded by his tragic past. Your host John looks into all of that, as well as Eckhardt and Earle’s arrivals, how empathy can turn devils into children, and help can come in the form of doctors, shrinks, and sometimes even Evelyn.Production by Mitch Proctor and Area 42 Studios and

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140:33

Navigating Between Worlds: Understanding Twin Peaks...

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/01/06

Thank you for making 2021 a giant success for Blue Rose Task Force Podcast! Here’s a little something for under the tree: an audio version of the 25YL article Navigating Between Worlds: Understanding Twin Peaks Season 3. It contains—all in one place—you host John’s thoughts for how he sees layered reality being portrayed in Twin Peaks, and gives his evidence to make sense of it. We know this is just one reasonable interpretation among many, but we hope it helps you when interpreting your

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149:29

The Twin Peaks Podcasts Scene

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2023/01/01

What makes a great Twin Peaks podcast? It’s a good time of year to shine a light on the wide variety of Twin Peaks podcasts, and there’s no one better to help John in this task than fellow Peaks pod fanatic Agent Ivy.Find out which podcasts—from the early days to today—have noteworthy host chemistry, do their research, are completists, and/or have different formats than recapping. We bet you’ll find a few new favorites before this episode is over.Production by Mitch Proctor and Area 42

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104:17

S2E13 “Checkmate”

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2022/12/16

Twin Peaks Episode 20 says goodbye to Jean Renault with a stupendous monologue your host John explores for thematic and lore implications. Also, what changes did Lynch want director Todd Holland to make to the episode, and why? How do we parse all the sexuality used as a weapon this episode? What is Windom Earle’s relationship to electricity, and what does Major Briggs tell us about the lore of the White Lodge? The middle of Season 2 continues to have more richness than its reputation

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46:20

Cinema and Twin Peaks

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2022/12/11

Agent Elle is back with a field report relating to all things Cinema and Twin Peaks. She and John explore well beyond how Twin Peaks references cinema, up to and including how the origins of film and psychoanalysis relate. Lots to unpack in another deceivingly compact package.Production by Mitch Proctor and Area 42 Studios and Soundwww.25yearslatersite.comwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkInstagram: BlueRoseTaskForceTwitter:

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107:03

S2E12 "The Black Widow"

Blue Rose Task Force: A Twin Peaks Obsessive Podcast ·

2022/11/28

Episode 19 of Twin Peaks is underway and storms are coming, but some characters are more prepared to weather them than others.Your host John discusses Ben Horne’s descent via feng shui into a delusion as a Civil War general, while also looking into the influence of Ken Burns’ The Civil War on the storyline. More delusion is under investigation with “may be the devil” Little Nicky and “she’s a witch” Lana, and James’ storyline is more on theme with Twin Peaks than it lets on. Has Nadine

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