S1, E1: Pilot

Back to the Double R: A Twin Peaks Rewatch

Welcome to Back to the Double R, a podcast where four fans watch (and rewatch) David Lynch and Mark Frost’s legendary TV event “Twin Peaks.” We’re in it for the long haul—every episode, with a few special detours along the way—so hop in.

We each bring our own perspective: Damon and Jonathan have watched every episode multiple times; Jennifer and Colin watched back in the day, but haven’t seen Season 3. While we will explore themes that run throughout the series, we won’t spoil future episodes. So if you want a fresh rewatch, an expert’s eye, or a first-time mind-trip, we got you.

This week, the episode that started it all, “Pilot,” which originally aired April 8, 1990. Jennifer, an expert on teen TV and pop culture, breaks down the opening scene. Jonathan, our “steel trap” for production details, asks what makes Pete Martell tick. Colin, with his penchant for structure, is horrified—in the good way!—by eruptions of darkness. Super-watcher Damon describes the allure of Lynch’s dream-like storytelling and how the world of Twin Peaks is created. Each week we end with a “twist.” And special thanks to Pittsburgh’s Silencio for the amazing music you’ll hear throughout our show!

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S1, E1 NOTES:
David Lynch, co-creator, writer, director
Mark Frost, co-creator, writer, producer
Riverdale (2017 to present, CW series; comics-based teen soap)
Pretty Little Liars (2010-2017, ABC Family series)
Dark Shadows (1966-1971, ABC series; supernatural dramedy)
West Side Story (1961, film)
Jack Nance (Pete Martell)
Eraserhead (1977, film, written & directed by David Lynch)
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-2000, Fox series; teen soap)
Dallas (1978-1991, CBS series; nighttime soap)
The Fugitive (1963-1967, ABC series; mystery thriller)
Blue Velvet (1986, film, written and directed by David Lynch)
TAD (Seattle grunge band)
The Crocodile Cafe (Seattle music club)
Brigadoon (1954, film, starring Gene Kelly, directed by Vincente Minelli)
Pixies: Dolittle (1989, album)
Lost (2004-2010, ABC series; famously confounding)
Madmen (2007-2015, AMC series; 1960s period drama)
Thanks to the incredible Chris Kalb for logos and banners! And as always, you’ll hear music from Pittsburgh's Silencio throughout our podcast and with our lasting gratitude.