Shows
The Bicks PodEpisode 48 - Troilus and CressidaTroilus and Cressida is one of Shakespeare's least popular, least performed plays, and there are a multitude of reasons why that might be. None of the characters are particularly likeable. The various plots are mercenary, cruel, and violent. And it's certainly not the easiest play to classify, and it has baffled scholars since Shakespearean scholars first emerged: it is absolutely one of Shakespeare's "problem plays", defying all attempts at categorization.
But does it deserve to be cast aside and ignored as it has been for these reasons?
Today we discuss the various issues in this...
2021-02-231h 05The Bicks PodEpisode 37 - Selling ShakespeareWhy is it so easy to buy trinkets and knick-knacks with the face of an English poet who's been dead for 400 years? More importantly, why are we so willing to buy them? Those questions are the crux of what we're getting to in this week's podcast: the Shakespeare economy.
We take a dive through the fundamental questions around selling art in the modern capitalist world: How do value art? Who benefits from selling it? From buying it? We also discuss the particularities of those questions around the long-dead Shakespeare.
Naturally we bring up Marvel & Disney...
2020-09-221h 28The Bicks PodEpisode 36 - The Merry Wives of WindsorMerry wives, jealous husbands, faeries and a wedding! This play - rumored to be written at the behest of Queen Elizabeth herself - is a comedy unlike any of the others in Shakespeare's repertoire. An almost proto-restoration play about class, fidelity, and trust, it's a forward looking play that retains the very serious ability to make us laugh.
This week we talk about the themes, comedy, and characters present in the play, especially around gender and jealousy. Join us for an exploration of this rarely produced, but very gratifying play.
Notes:
Thankfully (and unbeknownst t...
2020-09-081h 00The Bicks PodEpisode 35 - Shakespeare on ScreenIf you're like us, you probably think that the intersection of Shakespeare and the big and small screen might not be a very important one. But you, like us, would be wrong: the two are more intimately entwined than you would believe! From the early days of capturing live action on film, people have been absolutely obsessed with playing in Shakespeare's sand box.
In today's episode, we are looking at how film innovations helped to translate Shakespeare to this new medium in the last year of the 19th century, how it helped define filmed drama in the...
2020-08-251h 28The Bicks PodEpisode 34 - Much Ado About NothingOne of Shakespeare's most beloved and often-produced plays, Much Ado About Nothing is a very Elizabethan story about men and women, and the lies they're told about each other. Featuring the beloved template for your hosts, Benedick and Beatrice are two of the most accessible characters to modern viewers, and their relationship has become the template for many other relationships of the more liberal ages that followed Shakespeare's world.
Join us for a conversation about those two characters, the preoccupations with fidelity and chastity evident in the play, and the limitations of Shakespeare in representing the reality...
2020-08-111h 05The Bicks PodEpisode 33 - The Hollow Crown Season 1One of the best parts of approaching the Shakespearean plays as we have - that is, in a roughly chronological manner - is that we’ve seen the growth of Shakespeare as a writer. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the recent BBC adaptations of Shakespeare's historical tetralogies in their acclaimed series The Hollow Crown. We talked about the first tetralogy - 1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI, and Richard III - but today we're diving into the second tetralogy, the famed Henriad, comprising Richard II, 1 Henry IV, 2 Henry IV, and Henry V which were the subject of the fir...
2020-07-281h 19The Bicks PodEpisode 32 - Henry IV Part 2So you've read Part 1 of Henry IV and it left you wanting more huh? You wanted more Falstaff? You got it! You wanted more Hal? You got a bit of that too! More of the same engaging, utterly entertaining set of tight character interactions and seamless plot integration? Not so much.
This episode we talk about the complete inversion of Part 1 that is Part 2, with the youthful enthusiasm of Hotspur and Hal replaced with the eminent demise of Hal's two father figures. Lying, rumor-mongering, and hardly any meaningful human interaction await as we dive into this play a...
2020-07-1458 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 31 - Performing Shakespeare“Shakespeare must be heard, not read.” It’s a common-enough refrain, spoken by scholars and fans alike, and for good reason. We were lucky enough to be joined by a panel of Shakespearean actors who proved that the act of performing Shakespeare is a living, breathing art. Join us and our guests -- Hillary Weintraub, Jennifer Hotchkiss, and Dakin Matthews -- for a conversation about performing that shows that all the world truly is a stage...
2020-06-301h 15The Bicks PodEpisode 30 - Henry IV Part 1Prince Hal, Hotspur, and Falstaff make up three of Shakespeare's most memorable characters, and they're all found in the same play! Join us for an exploration of the themes, dynamics, and characters of this first part of the second Henriad Trilogy. If the tricky numerology won't get you, the play itself probably will, filled as it with hilarious scenes, beautiful language, and a straightforward, easy to follow story.
Notes:
The IMDB entry on the BBC production solves many of our questions about actors' names, as usual.
John Oldcastle is the primary historical source for Falstaff.
...
2020-06-161h 14The Bicks PodEpisode 29 - Shakespeare and the Law"Let's kill all the lawyers" is one of the most famous lines from Shakespeare, but what did the bard really think about the legal system? And more importantly, how is it presented in his plays?
This episode is all about examining that angle of Shakespeare's work, looking at how different plays and characters interact with, talk about, and interpret the law. We also discuss the questions of morality inherent in any discussion of justice, as well as provide a bit of background and information on the multiple different court systems in existence in Shakespeare's time.
...
2020-06-031h 12The Bicks PodEpisode 28 - The Merchant of VeniceIn our humble opinion (we both agree so we're calling it a singular thing here), this is one of Shakespeare's greatest plays, maybe even his single greatest. Love, debt, justice, prejudice, the law, and the competing desires for mercy and vengeance: it's a fantastic cocktail of themes, motives, and characters that Shakespeare has conjured and which audiences have been grappling with for hundreds of years. More than just the fantastic speeches given by some of its characters (though they are amazing), this play has remained relevant throughout the years for its nuanced exploration of these topics and the characters...
2020-05-191h 10The Bicks PodEpisode 27 - Shakespeare's Sources and InfluencesIt goes without saying that William Shakespeare, that Sweet Swan of Avon, the upstart crow who turned the English language upside down, was an influential dude. But what many people gloss over in their Bardolatrous zeal is the central question of our show today: Who influenced Shakespeare?
Ancient Bickerings
The gloves come off as Aidan and Lindsay take sides to answer the central question: Since so much of Shakespeare's work was adapted from other source material... was Shakespeare a thief?
Notes:
- What Inspired Shakespeare?
- Warwickshire and Shakspeare's Plays
...
2020-05-051h 21The Bicks PodEpisode 26 - King JohnIf there's a contest for the least known of Shakespeare's plays, we feel King John would certainly be in the running. With a meandering plot and characters that don't exactly sizzle on the page or stage, it's a tough play to rank amongst the very best that Shakespeare wrote. However, we're well past Shakespeare's early dalliances with drama, and this play reveals a level of intellectual depth, nuance, and contradiction that makes for excellence podcast fodder.
We hope you'll join us for a discussion of the characters and themes of this play set in the high middle...
2020-05-031h 13The Bicks PodEpisode 25 - Sex and ShakespeareLooking at sex in Shakespeare’s time and works reveals a similar world stuck between two truths: the first that sex was always a many-splendoured, or at least multifaceted, thing; and the second that despite the crushing weight of legal, cultural, and religious dictates, in trying to police sex, Elizabethans wound up having a fairly free discourse on the subject.
Unfortunately for modern readers, that discourse is still much more obscure than our modern, ultra-liberal discussion of everything from kinks to polyamory; such talk, while still there in Elizabethan works, is far more layered and lacks a lo...
2020-04-071h 18The Bicks PodEpisode 24 - Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet. Sex and love. Family and religion. It's a story made up of pairings, from the two houses at war to the two lovers who bring the feud to an end. Your two hosts dive into this immortal classic this week to talk the different kinds of love present in the play, the language and poetry Shakespeare was bringing to full use by this time, and the generational gaps presented in the play. Not to mention the objectification of women, the role of fate or destiny, and some of the criticism the play faces (in our view m...
2020-03-241h 11The Bicks PodEpisode 23 - Shakespeare and the SupernaturalThis episode is all about the spooky, the spectral, and the supernatural. Join us for a discussion on ghosts, visions, and outright magic. We talk about the various works of Shakespeare and how the supernatural manifests itself in each, playing with both the characters' and the audience's emotions and expectations. We also touch on the context in which these plays and poems were written, where fate and the supernatural were simply accepted parts of the world - a world in which we as a Western audience are easily able to imagine ourselves as well.
From the witch...
2020-03-1051 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 22 - A Midsummer Night's DreamShakespeare's original comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream follows young lovers and old lovers into the mystical, natural space of the forest, where the rules don't apply the way they do anywhere else. Continuing the increasing sophistication of his plays of late, Shakespeare comments on both the nature of love and the nature of the theatre. Join us as we discuss one of our favourite of the Bard's comedies!
Notes:
- The content of 1 Corinthians is partly mixed up by Nick Bottom after his sojourn in the woods; it's one of the most famous parts from th...
2020-02-251h 02
The Bicks PodEpisode 21 - Shakespeare's PortraitsTopic Introduction:
What's in a face? That's the question we tackle this episode, with an auditory look at the various faces that have been purported to be of Shakespeare over the ages. Which portraits have been put forth as depictions of the Bard? Of those, which are most likely, and which have been discredited?
More importantly: Why do we care so much?
List of Portraits Discussed in this Episode:
The Stratford monument: In Stratford-upon-Avon, installed in 1617-1618 above the chancel in Holy Trinity Church, which is where Shakespeare is buried.
2020-02-111h 27The Bicks PodEpisode 20 - Richard IIThis week we explore one of the lesser-known history plays, Richard II. The chronological jumping-off point for the story that will eventually result in the Wars of the Roses (covered in previous episodes), this play is a through examination of the distinctions between man and king, god and country, and power and helplessness. Join us for a deep dive into the character of Richard himself, the language used to describe jolly old England, what the play is telling us about fathers and sons, and the interesting set-up for the upcoming Henry IV and Henry V plays.
Ancient...
2020-01-2855 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 19 - The SonnetsShakespeare's sonnets are often the first and perhaps the easiest entry point for beginning students. They are lovely little bite-sized poems that exist in discrete units which can be appreciated as works of deep emotion and literary beauty or in grand cycles in the poetic tradition that lead the reader through a flurry of emotion when read together with other similarly-themed sonnets. Most of all, they contain some of Shakespeare's most romantic and certainly most famous written passages.
Our study today tackles the sonnets from both angles. We consider the history of the sonnet and the tradition...
2020-01-141h 16The Bicks PodEpisode 18 - Love's Labour's LostIt is the humble opinion of your hosts that Shakespeare starts coming into his own as a truly innovative playwright in Love's Labour's Lost. Up until this point, the plays have been fairly straightforward in presentation, structure, and subject matter; in LLL, all of that is played with, to great effect. Starting with this play, Shakespeare starts showing the sense of playfulness as a writer, experimenting with his craft, that marks some of the great works that follow.
A conventional love story on the surface--four noble men fall in love with four noble women; hilarity ensues--bucks the tr...
2019-12-3159 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 17 - The Rape of Lucrece & Venus and AdonisOf all Shakespeare's works, we were surprised to find that the most prescient and insightful thus far was not one of Shakepseare's plays, but one of his long form narrative poems. In the MeToo era, you'll find more willingness to discuss the terrible realities and long-lasting effects of sexual assault and gendered sexual power dynamics, but it was surprising to see them tackled so head-on in a poem from the 16th century.
In this episode we talk about the gender politics the two contrasting poems put forward, the insanely high quality of Shakespeare's writing, and the amazing...
2019-12-171h 03The Bicks PodEpisode 16 - Comedy of ErrorsMistaken identity! Random beatings! Two sets of identical twins! After the far more dramatic moments of the first Henriad comes a bit of a more lighthearted play, namely the all-too-aptly-titled Comedy of Errors.
This episode we discuss the relatively scant deeper ideas wedged into this fun-hearted romp through the streets of Ephesus: lost sense of identity and the growing fascination in Shakespeare's time with all things monetary. Mostly though, this is a chance to enjoy Shakespeare at his comedic best - slapstick, silly, and utterly simple.
For a dramatist mostly known for being indecipherable, it's...
2019-12-0339 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 15 - The Hollow Crown Season 2If you've trudged through the first History Tetralogy alongside us, you'll be wondering if there's any real opportunity to redeem the Henry VI plays and their obtuse combination of too many characters, complete lack of linear time, and wandering focus. Thankfully the BBC and a very talented set of actors, writers, directors, and producers have answered that wondering with a resounding yes. Join us for our examination of The second season of the Hollow Crown, which condenses the Henry VI plays down into two two-hour dramas that manage to focus the plot, cut the extra characters, and weave a...
2019-11-1947 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 14 - Richard IIIThis episode brings us to the conclusion of the Wars of the Roses, and to the emergence of Shakespeare's first great villain, the short-reigning English king, Richard III. Long a fan and public favourite of the Bard's, this play is noteworthy for a number of reasons, including its continued relevance in the world's varied political realms. Join us for a discussion of the characters, the story, and the political interpretations of one of England's most reviled monarchs, and one of Shakespeare's most engaging characters.
Marriage Counselling:
This episode's marriage counsel debate revolved around which modern...
2019-11-0559 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 13 - The True Story of Richard IIIRichard III is supposed to have been a conniving and megalomaniacal ruler. Henry Tudor believed he was a usurper, having wrested control of the crown and throne of England from his brother, Edward IV’s, line of succession, which he later claimed was actually illegitimate. And he has stood accused of orchestrating the murders of his other elder brother George, Duke of Clarence, several advisors to his late brother King Edward IV, his own wife Anne Neville, and—most famously—his nephews, Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, the young Princes in the Tower.
Was Richard the evil u...
2019-10-2254 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 12 - Titus AndronicusTitus Andronicus is one of Shakespeare's bloodiest plays, set around the Roman revenge tragedy of its titular character and the fateful fall of his family.
Along with most of the other characters as well.
S. Clarke Hulse, in his essay "Wresting the Alphabet: Oratory and Action in 'Titus Andronicus'", counts "14 killings, 9 of them on stage, 6 severed members, 1 rape (or 2 or 3, depending on how you count), 1 live burial, 1 case of insanity and 1 of cannibalism—an average of 5.2 atrocities per act, or one for every 97 lines." It can be a supremely challenging play to read and watch, in...
2019-10-081h 00The Bicks PodEpisode 11 - "Shakespeare is Boring!"Where does that reputation for being boring come from? And what exactly do we mean by "boring"? Is this actually a stand-in for other words, like "confusing", or "obscure"? And is that reputation for boring well earned?
These are the questions we’re looking at today, as we examine the bard for boredom, in this episode of the Bicks Do Shakespeare.
Links:
Looking for Richard
Love reading Shakespeare? It can trigger a sudden burst of drama in your brain
Surviving the Teenage Brain - The Nature of Things
Why do you think people consider Sha...
2019-09-2452 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 10 - Henry VI Part 3We complete our end of the Henry VI trilogy with a play that had bits of everything we liked from Part 2, but with a lot more of what we didn't like from Part 1. Join us as we wrap up the sad story of Henry VI, revel in the reign of Edward IV, and lament the fact that these plays give up so much of what Shakespeare does well for so much of what he doesn't.
Notes:
Margaret of Anjou did actually take on a leadership role in some of the key battles of the Wars o...
2019-09-101h 07The Bicks PodEpisode 9 - Top 5 Favourite Shakespearean CharactersThis episode we decided to get a little personal. Rather than try to take an objective look at the characters in Shakespeare's canon, we just picked out our favourites. The ones that stand out for us after years of study, or maybe just a single performance. Forgoing any rational reasoning, we have picked out our most memorable characters, and then post-hoc tried to defend our choices to one another. Along the way we chose a select quote that we thought best summed up each character, and we even picked out a few honourable mentions, as any good listicle does.
2019-08-271h 12The Bicks PodEpisode 8 - Henry VI Part 2Henry VI Part 2 deals with the immediate lead-up to the Wars of the Roses, with court intrigue and tons of backstabbing that results in the First Battle of St. Albans in 1455. Henry VI was an ineffectual king in the actual historical record, and Shakespeare's Henry is that to a 'T'---cuckolded by his wife and goaded into a civil war by his ill-seeming advisers, Henry's eventual downfall is telegraphed quite clearly in this play. He's surrounded by a cast of characters, from his various Dukes and Lords to his own wife, Queen Margaret, to his enemy Richard, Duke of York, t...
2019-08-131h 19The Bicks PodEpisode 7 - The Hundred Years' WarTo help illuminate a bit of the history as Shakespeare saw it, we’re looking at the Hundred Years' War as we now understand it. All the nuance, the technological innovations, the separate dynastic squabbles that contributed to the way the war ended, and its legacy are all points of conversation we discuss here. We’ll hopefully get a sense of the changes that affected over five generations of English monarchs and millions of nobles, peasants, and soldiers who fought in this long, grueling war, and understand a bit more about where Shakespeare was coming from as well as how...
2019-07-3058 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 6 - Henry VI Part 1This episode is dedicated to one of Shakespeare's least performed (and least deserving of performance) plays: Henry VI Part 1.
We talk the discrepancies with history, the shoddy characterization, and the reality that this was not likely written by Shakespeare alone. While not huge fans of this particular play, we did come to appreciate the appreciable aspects of it, including the unintentionally hilarious use of hobby-horses in the only filmed version available, and the distinct possibility of Star Wars prequel memes. We also were excited to put our newly found knowledge of the Wars of the Roses (see...
2019-07-161h 14The Bicks PodEpisode 5 - The Wars of the RosesAs we enter the world of Shakespeare's history plays, we figured it was time for a backgrounder on the period of history being shown, as we understand it today. Starting with the dynastic feud that ran the course of almost all of Shakespeare's English history plays - the twin tetralogies with their numerous Henrys and penchant for big battles - the Wars of the Roses.
Follow along as we give you a condensed version of the history, opine about the nature of kingship, and talk about the recursive impact of Shakespeare: the way he wrote about history, a...
2019-07-021h 23The Bicks PodSpecial Episode - All Is True - Film Review and DiscussionThis week we take a break from the canon to talk about the fandom. We talk the latest Kenneth Branagh Shakespeare film, this time a late-stage biopic entitled All is True. We watched the film and walked away with some very specific feelings - some positive, some negative, and some conflicted.
While we agreed that neither of us would name it our favourite work of Shakespeare as a character on film, we also agreed that it had a lot going for it, including the incredible cast and gorgeous visuals. To hear our full take on the movie, l...
2019-06-1835 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 4 - The Taming of the ShrewAidan and Lindsay tuck into the epic battle between Katharina and Petruchio in Shakespeare's early comedy The Taming of the Shrew. In a play about breaking the spirit of a strong woman, the conversation here travels around feminism and the social order of Elizabethan England, Shakespeare-adjacent texts, philosophy, and questions of who really is the titular Shrew in this story? Join us for a spirited discussion that ends with our debate: Should the famous ending of the play be read/portrayed satirically?
Notes:
The Taming of A Shrew, which echoes Shakespeare so much people think it m...
2019-06-041h 28The Bicks PodEpisode 3 - The Women of ShakespeareIn today's episode, we dive into the world of Shakespeare's women. Broadly divided into rough categories -- maids and mothers and queens and villains -- we look at the changing roles of women, from Shakespeare's earliest written women to the later ones. Questions covered include: Was Shakespeare a feminist? Did changing societal roles for all people of all classes influence Shakespeare's writing of his women characters, or was it the other way around? Are Shakespeare's women truly that revolutionary? Join us to find out our thoughts on all this and more!
Notes:
You can find Tina...
2019-05-211h 33The Bicks PodEpisode 2 - The Two Gentlemen of VeronaWe begin our look at the plays of Shakespeare with the one that was possibly performed first: The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Imbued with all the hallmarks of Shakespearean comedy - crossdressing heroines, witty wordplay, making fun of the peasantry - it also has several features that didn't age as well. Most notably is the controversial ending of the play, which feels not only rushed, but downright chilling in its treatment of women.
Join us for our look at the two bros of Verona, and their accompanying women. Stay for the hurried plot synopsis, analysis of the...
2019-05-0754 min
The Bicks PodEpisode 1 - The Bicks Do Shakespeare: An OverviewIn our first episode Aidan and Lindsay discuss the life and times of William Shakespeare. From his birth in 1564, through his early years, and on into his career triumphs, eventual death, and legacy. Along the way we'll also be talking about English history, the political and social situation Shakespeare found himself in, and the state of the English language at the time. While today's episode includes only a minor amount of bickering, we want to set the groundwork for the discussions to come!
Notes:
A Groatsworth of Wit is popularly considered the first mention of Shakespeare a...
2019-04-2358 min
The Bicks PodBickering Peaks - The EpilogueAfter more than two years and almost 100 episodes covering the wonderful worlds of Twin Peaks, the films of David Lynch, and the writing prowess of Mark Frost, we're saying a not-so-tearful goodbye. Well, not so much goodbye as a "We'll see you again... in less than 25 years."
As we move on to our next shared love -- the complete works of William Shakespeare -- we are supremely thankful for all the wonderful people we've met doing our podcast, the insights we've received from other Peaks fans, and the fabulous experience of watching the show we loved come...
2019-04-0206 minThe Bicks PodDavid Lynch - Inland EmpireWe join up with Nick and Dylan of 119! A Twin Peaks Podcast to delve into the supremely challenging mysteries of David Lynch's 2006 film INLAND EMPIRE.
Tune in for three very different interpretations of the film, and sound off with your ideas about what it all means (or tell us why you think meaning doesn't matter!)
Starring: Laura Dern, Jeremy Irons, Justin Theroux
Directed by: David Lynch
Written by: David Lynch
Produced by: David Lynch
Notes:
You can check out 119! A Twin Peaks Podcast on Twitter (@119Podcast) and definitely go...
2018-12-261h 39The Bicks PodMark Frost - The Greatest Game Ever PlayedThe Bicks dig deep to deliver on the promise of the surprising and inspirational true story of the 1913 US Open as told by Mark Frost in the 2005 film The Greatest Game Ever Played (which, in turn, was based on his book of the same name).
Starring Shia LaBoeuf as amateur golfer Francis Ouimet, the film takes us on a leisurely stroll along the links of history, with detours into the upper-crust world of the English and American class systems -- which aren't as different as you'd imagine -- before settling in on some of the most exciting a...
2018-10-1049 minThe Bicks PodDavid Lynch - Mulholland DriveMulholland Drive. A modern classic, and arguably one of the high points of David Lynch's storied career. In this episode we do our very best to walk through the interpretations, the artistry, and the powerful messages woven throughout this 2001 masterpiece.
Warning: Our best really isn't good enough.
We also talk at length about the connections of this film to other David Lynch works, including Twin Peaks, as well as other cinematic landmarks, especially Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, which bears more than a few similarities to Mulholland Drive.
As part of that discussion, we also d...
2018-09-261h 11The Bicks PodMark Frost - The Deadly Look Of LoveThe Lifetime network holds a special place in the hearts of half of this podcast team, and this episode we're taking a look at the most Frostian of Lifetime made-for-TV movies: The Deadly Look of Love.
Join us for a discussion of early-noughties feminism, the appeal and joys of Lifetime's particular romantic/life-affirming formula, and the elements of Mark Frost's work we are finally seeing as the most vital contributions to the vaunted Lynch/Frost collaboration.
Starring: Jordan Ladd, Vincent Spano
Directed by: Solace Mitchell
Written by: Mark Frost & Solace Mitchell
Produced...
2018-09-1235 minThe Bicks PodDavid Lynch - The Straight StoryTake a slow-as-molasses journey with us across the wide open prairie as we visit David Lynch's 1999 film The Straight Story and delve into a warm dreamscape of a different kind than we're normally used to from the master of surreal dreamscapes.
Based on a true story, The Straight Story follows Alvin Straight as he attempts to make it across the Iowa/Wisconsin border to visit his ailing brother. Though he's not a well man himself, along the way Alvin makes friends and comes to a deeper understanding about his life and helps other to see the beauty in...
2018-08-2950 minThe Bicks PodMark Frost - Buddy FaroIt might not have been here for a long time, but it was a good time! Buddy Faro was Mark Frost's 90s-noir lovechild that brought a pair of private eyes from different generations together into a colour-saturated, quirky, and delightful private eye comedy.
Quick and witty dialogue, interesting characters, and fun abound in this great meetup between 90s and 30s-through-70s culture. Featuring a number of Mark Frost's core group of collaborators, it's a unique show that deserved a better fate than to quietly fade away after the fall season of 1998. Join us as we chat about...
2018-08-1535 minThe Bicks PodDavid Lynch - Lost HighwayWe're talking the big three this episode: sex, lies, and videotapes. Lost Highway has them all in spades, wrapped up in the usual Lynchian elements of mystery, violence, and doubles galore.
We discuss the film's confounding interplay of memory, reality, desire, and jealousy, to try and see if there is a single, understandable plot somewhere in that mix, or if the film's best understood as a loose series of scenes, feelings, and meditations.
We also discuss some of the important production notes, and of course tie it back to Twin Peaks, as well as the...
2018-07-181h 02The Bicks PodDavid Lynch - Hotel Room"For a millennium, the space for the hotel room existed undefined. Mankind captured it, gave it shape and passed through. And sometimes in passing through, they found themselves brushing up against the secret names of truth."
Thus we enter the world of David Lynch's Hotel Room, a series that jumps between times but remains always behind the door of Room 603 of the Railroad Hotel in New York City.
Lynch's first foray into the then-fledgling world of cable television is fascinating and strange, pushing the boundaries of the medium in its exploration of love, loss, and...
2018-07-0453 minThe Bicks PodMark Frost - StoryvilleRain-soaked streets...moss and wisteria...bad guys in the bayou. This is the setting for Mark Frost's 1992 film Storyville, a courtroom drama/thriller mixed with elements of the police procedural Frost knew all too well from his years on Hill Street Blues, a dose of Vietnamese underworld intrigue, and all filmed at the intersection of Deep South corruption and 1990s social conscience. It's messy at times and highly entertaining in others.
If nothing else, watch it for James Spader and Jason Robards ("...don't forget the final courtroom fight scene!" Aidan adds.)
Starring: James Spader, Joanne...
2018-06-2059 minThe Bicks PodDavid Lynch - Fire Walk With Me RevisitedAfter The Return to Twin Peaks, we've returned to Fire Walk With Me for another look at the David Lynch film, with an eye on the big picture. What connections are there between the film and the 2017 TV series? What new theories and ideas did it spark? And where does it rank in the list of Twin Peaks filmed projects? Join us for a discussion and a look both forward and back as the lynchpin of Twin Peaks comes back for further study.
Starring: Sheryl Lee, Kyle MacLachlan
Directed by: David Lynch
Written by: David...
2018-06-061h 01The Bicks PodDavid Lynch - Wild at HeartFasten your seatbelts, we're goin' for a ride!
1990s Wild at Heart is an adaptation, yes, but it's filled with Lynchian quirkiness and oddities and the unshakable sensation that nothing you see is quite as it seems. While neither of us can call this our favourite Lynch film, we tried our best to see past the goofy madness and over-the-top qualities to get to the (wild) heart of it all...
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe
Directed by: David Lynch
Written by: Barry Gifford (novel), David Lynch (screenplay)
Produced by: Michael...
2018-05-231h 01The Bicks PodLynch and Frost - On The AirLet's take it back.
Way back.
It's the Summer of 1992. The viewing public had long since learned the answer to the question of "Who Killed Laura Palmer?"; Twin Peaks had been off the air for a year, and all hope for a revival and answers to the plethora of questions raised by the Season 2 finale had been thoroughly and hopelessly dashed (or piqued even further) by Fire Walk With Me.
For some bewildering reason, the suits at ABC entrusted Lynch and Frost to come up with another TV show. A sitcom. Based on...
2018-05-0930 minThe Bicks PodSpecial Episode - Andrew Grevas and 25 Years Later Site's BirthdayThe Bicks had the golden opportunity to sit down with Andrew Grevas to celebrate the first birthday of Andrew's legendary Twin Peaks site, 25 Years Later...and we couldn't pass it up!
So here, in the space we'd normally talk about Twin Peaks in the chronological cataloguing of the Lynch/Frost professional oeuvre, permit us a moment to talk shop with our partner in publishing! Whether discussing the first time he entered the town of Twin Peaks or extolling the virtues of the amazing team of people who make the site what it is or lapsing into interview...
2018-04-2547 minThe Bicks PodMark Frost - American ChroniclesLike you, we were a little surprised to find this gem in the memory banks at Lynch/Frost HQ. The second Lynch/Frost production to actually be produced, this short-lived slice of Americana: Documented, is a treat. We talk about the nouveau approach to documentary filmmaking on display, the breadth and tone of the topics discussed, and how it fits in with Twin Peaks, and the larger canon of Lynch and Frost works. This Mark Frost created project is a unique one, so don't miss out on our discussion, or the chance to watch it yourself.
Starring...
2018-04-1137 minThe Bicks PodLynch and Frost - One Saliva BubbleThe elevator pitch for this film would have included: a secret government installation; a small town in Kansas; a cast of wacky characters; and an errant laser beam.
It is baffling to imagine this film having actually been greenlit and even though it was never actually made, here we are 30 years on reading the screenplay of the first Lynch/Frost production. Come with us as we meet proto-Dougie and explore some of the early themes from Twin Peaks: The Return! We've brought enough Beefy Cheese Louises for all!
Notes
The screenplay - http://www...
2018-03-2853 minThe Bicks PodMark Frost - Scared Stiff and The Believers1987 was the time when David Lynch & Mark Frost first met and started to collaborate - so what exactly was Mark Frost up to right before that time?
Two semi-psychological thrillers that shared enough similarities we're discussing them as one.
"African" mysticism, single parents, curses, psychiatry, and a dash of 80s moral concern come up in both Scared Stiff and The Believers. We comb through these similarities to try and pick apart what interests, thoughts, and concerns were bubbling with Mark Frost as he and David Lynch began their collaboration on a number of projects that...
2018-03-1456 minThe Bicks PodDavid Lynch - Blue VelvetA young man, a severed ear, and a dark mystery in the heart of small-town America. One of David Lynch's most iconic films is also one of his most accessible, and most beloved. We talk the imagery, themes, and Lynchian elements embedded throughout the film, as well as the way they pave the path towards Twin Peaks.
Also! David Foster Wallace makes (another) appearance. We talk the deleted scenes from this film. And we decide that Heineken is clearly the superior beer (not really PBR fans, don't worry).
Hope you join us for another jump...
2018-02-281h 03The Bicks PodMark Frost - The EqualizerThe Equalizer is, well, not equal to the rest of the Mark Frost and David Lynch works we've discussed so far, but it's still worth noting! Bridging the gap between Hill Street Blues 70s aesthetic and Twin Peaks' early 90s look is a show so 80s the theme song was done by a member of The Police.
We break down the two episodes penned by Mark Frost, finding some points to criticize, and some to praise. But we now know one thing for certain: whenever we're facing long odds, we're looking to the newspaper ads first!
2018-02-1433 minThe Bicks PodDavid Lynch - DuneDavid Lynch's Dune. The mere mention of it conjures feelings in most people that run the board from excitement to vitriol. Few films can lay claim to such a legacy. A financial flop at the box office, confusing in its sprawl and artistic choices, and famously denounced by its director, it stands as one of the most controversial films of all time. But why? And is it really as bad as we all remember it to be?
**Spoiler: yes, one of us thinks it absolutely is as bad as we remember...**
In our podcast ep...
2018-01-311h 33The Bicks PodMark Frost - Hill Street BluesHill Street Blues was one of the most decorated TV series of all time, and just happened to be where Mark Frost got his first taste of running a major network TV show.
Join us and our special guest Stacy as we take a quick survey of the show, analyzing it for its historical impact and context, as well as the major threads that connect it to Twin Peaks. We also took quite a few dives into vaguely connected topics including the joy of 80s sweeps weeks, the Reagan administration, "The Great Imposter" Barry Bremen, and David...
2018-01-161h 38The Bicks PodDavid Lynch - The Elephant ManFrom Victorian social mores to [intense mechanical whooshing], The Elephant Man has it all!
Join us as we take a walk through the back alleys of East London and into the hearts of John (Joseph) Merrick and Dr. Frederick Treves in David Lynch's 1980 film. While not a conventional Lynch film in the sense that most people like to think of it, THE ELEPHANT MAN deals with much of the same subject matter that would captivate Lynch as his career continued. Differently-abled bodies, violence (sexual and otherwise), the eternal struggles of man against his nature and against the w...
2018-01-031h 16The Bicks PodDavid Lynch - EraserheadSex, parenthood, and the anxieties of both. That's what we took away from David Lynch's first feature length film, 1977's Eraserhead. Join us as we journey through the sweeping industrial landscapes and dream worlds that make up Henry Spencer's existence and listen to the sounds as we explore what it means to raise a baby that the doctors aren't even sure is a baby... What are your thoughts about this film? Do you love it? Do you hate it? How frightening IS the "Eraserhead baby"? Let us know!
Starring: Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart
Directed by: David L...
2017-12-201h 37The Bicks PodBlu Ray Box Set - MinisodeAidan and Lindsay tiptoe into the shallow end of the recently released Twin Peaks: Limited Series Event boxset. Mostly, it's a discussion of the special features, which include nearly 8 hours* of treats like the original Showtime promos, the Rancho Rosa title cards, and a series of incredible documentaries from Richard Beymer, Charles de Lauzirika, and frequent Lynch documentarian Jason S., which give us unprecedented and unfettered access to the set and the working processes behind the scenes. This is a box set made with the fans in mind, and these two fans give it their most heartfelt Cooper-esque thumbs...
2017-12-0827 minThe Bicks PodMark Frost - The Six Million Dollar Man"Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology."
Join us for a wild romp through the world of 1970s sci-fi action/adventure television with a look back at Mark Frost's first professional writing credits and two Season 2 episodes of "The Six Million Dollar Man"! We work our way through 2x15 ("Return of the Robot Maker") and 2x22 ("Steve Austin, Fugitive") and explore the early special effects, slow-motion action scenes, and rad sound effects. Plus, it's just a fun time.
"Return of the Robot Maker"
Starring: Lee Majors, Richard Anderson
Directed by: Phil...
2017-12-0559 minThe Bicks PodDavid Lynch - The Early Short FilmsWe start our dive into the deep cuts of Mark Frost's & David Lynch's careers with the early short films of David Lynch. We marvel at just how complete an aesthetic and feel Lynch was able to create seemingly right from the get-go. The music, visuals, and themes that will typify his later work were all present in their haunting fullness, right out of the gate. We also discuss his ties to the art world and the larger social ethos of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, as presented in these early films, and naturally draw some comparisons with Twin Peaks...
2017-11-211h 08The Bicks PodMark Frost's The Final Dossier***SPOILER ALERT for The Final Dossier***
With The Final Dossier already a week old, we waded out into the deep end to start picking at some of the lingering questions left by the end of the novel. We're no closer to having the answers, but it's going to be a lot of fun to try and figure out how this dessert course relates back to the meat and potatoes of the original series, the original novels, and The Return.
2017-11-081h 13The Bicks PodPart 17 & 18 Analysis: So...What Do We Do Now?Welcome to our final podcast episode for Twin Peaks: The Return. We’ve taken two weeks to parse the episode and our own feelings toward it, and we’ve managed to distill 14 days of late-night conversations and heated debate into 3 hours (!) for your listening pleasure -- hopefully, anyway.
We tackle the pros and cons of some of the biggest theories, discuss the things that resonated deeply with us, and get a little wistful and philosophical as we come to the end of this 11 month-long journey through Twin Peaks with you. (We also let you in on what’s next...
2017-09-192h 52The Bicks PodHot Take: Parts 17 & 18 - The Past Dictates the Future/What is Your Name?Parts 17 & 18 - The Past Dictates the Future/What is Your Name?
Somehow, some way, we recorded our podcast episode. It'll be up later tonight. But we did it differently this time around: instead of recap & analysis, this is pure reaction. We've only watched it once. So we're remembering it like we would a dream...
This was partly inspired by Lindsay's own dream last night (which you can read about here) and partly because it really seems like the most appropriate way to handle what we've been given, all things considered. We're gonna get things wrong...
2017-09-051h 19The Bicks PodPart 16 - No Knock No DoorbellPart 16 - No Knock, No Doorbell
THE SLEEPER HAS AWAKENED! With the return of Cooper to the world of Twin Peaks, we gotta wonder: what does it say about this show that his reemergence isn't the most startling aspect of the part in which it occurs? Revelations about Diane and Audrey mean that some very long dormant pieces are moving into place for a finale of epic proportions...
2017-08-291h 16The Bicks PodPart 15 - There's Some Fear In Letting GoPart 15 - "There's some fear in letting go."
**FAIR WARNING: The language in this week's Part was foul at times, and we repeated some of that language in this episode.**
In this week's installment we say a touching goodbye to an old friend as The Return ramps up towards its final hours. As it starts to seem less and less likely that many of these storylines will see any kind of resolution, the plot begins to focus in on Twin Peaks and the plots that seem to be converging on the town and its residents.
2017-08-221h 44The Bicks PodPart 14 - We Are Like the DreamerPart 14 - We Are Like the Dreamer
The intensity of the Twin Peaks experience ramps up this week with a powerful installment that takes us down paths alongside the broader mythology and lore that has always been the underpinning both Twin Peaks the show and Twin Peaks the town. We visit the woods, travel in dreams, and go bar hopping with Sarah Palmer. Join us at the nuthouse!
2017-08-161h 42The Bicks PodPart 13 - What Story Is That Charlie?Part 13 - "What story is that, Charlie?"
With so many avenues left open to explore, Part 13 chooses to dwell in the lives of our favourite Twin Peaks residents as they circumnavigate the worlds in which they reside. Sarah seems stuck in a loop; similarly, Big Ed, Norma, and James circle back to their starting positions, as if the last twenty five years hadn't changed a thing. Meanwhile, Audrey remains trapped...where? And DougieCoop's amazing ability to avoid danger proves useful once again. It's a jam-packed Part, and so it's a jam-packed episode of Bickering Peaks!
...
2017-08-091h 42The Bicks PodPart 12 - Let's RockPart 12 - "Let's Rock"
A divisive installment of our favourite TV show--Jerry leaves the forest, Sarah panics at the grocery store, Audrey appears...and everyone seems content to talk about other people: people off-camera, people who haven't entered the room yet, people we've never even met! Join us for our discussion about Part 12 of The Return; we've got dreams and augmented reality and father/son dynamics and multiple languages and Blue Roses galore!
Notes:
If you aren't doing so already, you should be reading Joel Bocko's takes on The Return, published (usually) within an...
2017-08-021h 45The Bicks PodPart 11 - There's Fire Where You Are GoingPart 11 continues last week's trend of giving us many plot points and tons of exposition for many different storylines, and we try to nail them all down in this doozy of an episode!
Notes
Aidan said he was pretty sure "Threnody" was playing in the scene in Buckhorn, but we're now more sure that it's playing in the opening scene with Becky and Shelly...do you know where exactly it's played? Drop us a line!
Some additional links to read about:
VICE: "Finally Twin Peaks Gets Some Damn Good Pie"
AV Club: "Twin Peaks leaves us ch...
2017-07-261h 55The Bicks PodPart 10 - Laura Is The OneThis week's installment sees the advancement of a few different plotlines: Dougie and Janey-E take their relationship to the next level, we learn more about the Mitchum brothers, and Diane's role gets further complicated. Plus! Constalbert!
2017-07-181h 49The Bicks PodPart 9 - This Is The Chair"This is the chair."
Part 9 brings everyone back to the present day (maybe?), and picks up the many pieces concerning William Hastings, DoppelCooper, and the Twin Peaks Sheriff's department. Join us as we discuss the increasingly interconnected stories of The Return and go over some of the implications of the revelations that come in this week's episode.
2017-07-111h 35
The Bicks PodListening Post Alpha - PART 2Continuing our discussion from Part 1, Becks and Eeson of Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee joined us at Bickering Peaks for a rousing chat about the evil in those woods...and in Buckhorn, South Dakota...and Las Vegas, Nevada...and New York City. Seems like no corner of the continental United States is safe from the machinations of Mother, BOB, and Mr. C! We also took a round of listener questions, so check out if your question made the cut!
As always, we'd love to hear from you, so please drop us a line on Facebook, Twitter...
2017-07-041h 35The Bicks PodPart 8 - Gotta Light"Gotta light?"
Part 8 takes us deep into the mythology of the world of Twin Peaks but with a scope that expands so far beyond the town itself that it might be an afterthought. This is now a battle between good and evil on a cosmic scale that only been hinted at before, and we're seeing it start in real time...all because of a little thing called Trinity.
Make sure you tune in for our crossover episodes with Becks and Eeson of Time for Cakes and Ale for deeper theories about not just this episode...
2017-06-271h 28The Bicks PodPart 7 - There's a Body All Right**Deals with sensitive subject matter. Listener discretion advised**
The Bicks dive right into Part 7 of The Return with a long, hard look at doppelgangers, Diane, Dougie, diners, and dozens of plotlines that all of a sudden seem ready to converge. What's gonna give first: will Dougie-Coop make it onto the national news and spark the interest of someone in Twin Peaks? Will Ben tell someone about the key to room 315 that suddenly showed up at the Great Northern? Will Hawk talk to Audrey or, maybe, Annie?
Notes:
Forgive us our tiredness: Aidan recently had...
2017-06-201h 50The Bicks PodPart 6 - Don't Die**Deals with sensitive subject matter. Listener discretion advised**
Part 6 of The Return takes us from Las Vegas to Twin Peaks back to Las Vegas as the plot seems to start narrowing in on the stories of "Dougie" in Lancelot Court and those of the residents (new and old) of Twin Peaks. Dougie helps nail down an insurance fraud scheme; Janey-E battles bookies; Carl Rodd makes his forlorn return to our screens.
Notes:
Article by Eileen G. Mykkels, "Lynch and Frost and Reactionary Media"
Rolling Stone article
Joel Bocko's recap
Jeffries masterpost on Reddit:
2017-06-131h 26The Bicks PodPart 5 - Case FilesPart 5 - Case Files.
Our first venture into a weekly one-hour segment of The Return, we found a lot to discuss, consider, and marvel at in this short segment. Aidan waxes philosophical about the unique American-ness of the show, Lindsay marvels at Bob's return to the scene, and we both love the Buckhorn CSI's stand-up material. Between new characters and the returns of some older ones (not to mention some gold shovels), there's plenty to discuss and consider in Part 5 of the new Twin Peaks.
Also, David Lynch's first film is available on YouTube...
2017-06-061h 42The Bicks PodThe Return - Parts 3 and 4Part 3 - Call for help
Part 4 - ...brings back some memories
The second set of back-to-back episodes (aired on May 28th but previewed on Showtime online and various other streaming outlets worldwide on May 21 immediately after the two-hour premiere) blew our minds with its astonishing visuals and sound design that truly immersed you in the world the characters were inhabiting. Largely following the Good Dale through his journey away from the Red Room, we meet a number of new characters and see many faces we remember as the mysteries of The Return continue to unfold. Join...
2017-05-312h 16The Bicks PodThe Return - Parts 1 and 2Part 1: My log has a message for you
Part 2: The stars turn and a time presents itself
In the dazzling first two hours of The Return, we pick up the very loose and frayed dangling threads from Season 2, discover more about the nature of the Red Room, and meet a number of new and baffling characters as we get thrown into a murder mystery with a touch of the supernatural. (Sound familiar?) If you were expecting a return to the comfort of coffee and donuts and cherry pie, this most certainly ain't it...it's Twin Peaks...
2017-05-242h 25The Bicks PodFire Walk With Me - Part 5 The Missing PIecesFire Week With Us concludes with our look at The Missing Pieces, which were included as part of The Entire Mystery Blu-ray set. We examine them for their impact on the film and the wider Twin Peaks universe, and some actual bickering ensues, don't miss it!*
Also on the docket is a look at the "Between Two Worlds" featurette that was also loaded on The Entire Mystery. Will it contain clues for what we'll see on May 21, 2017? We sure hope so...
Also! Stick around past the closing credits for a Marvel-esque extra scene you won't...
2017-05-201h 04The Bicks PodFire Walk With Me - Part 4 Questions in a World of BluePart 4 of our Fire Walk With Me dedication is a quick return to the film, and series, through the eyes of one of our Twin Peaks neophytes, Olivia. We rejoin her and husband Aaron for a chance to see the start of the series under the cloak of Fire Walk With Me as a true prequel. How does the Pilot compare to the film? How does the tone shift? What about some of the characters? And most importantly, can you still fall in love with the town of Twin Peaks after first being exposed to it through the close-up...
2017-05-1843 minThe Bicks PodFire Walk With Me - Part 3 Theories and ConjecturePart 3 of our Fire Walk With Me coverage takes us a little deeper into the theorizing side of the film. We invited Aaron back to talk about John Thorne's "Dream Theory"--laid out beautifully in Thorne's indispensable book The Essential Wrapped in Plastic: Pathways to Twin Peaks--as well as speculate about the origins, meaning, and function of the Owl Cave ring.
Do you agree or disagree with any of the theories put forth? Do you have another theory about Fire Walk With Me? Let us know!
Notes:
A brief primer on the Dream Theory...
2017-05-1854 minThe Bicks PodFire Walk With Me - Part 2 The Last Seven Days of Laura Palmer**Deals with sensitive subject matter. Listener discretion is advised**
The second installment of our five-part look at Fire Walk With Me takes us to Twin Peaks in the late winter of 1989. We follow Laura Palmer as she interacts with her friends and family in the week leading up to her death. The tragic circumstances of her life are finally revealed in all their harrowing ugliness, and the mythology of the Lodges are explored in greater detail than ever before. But we still have no idea what's going on.
We're joined by former guests Aaron, Nathan...
2017-05-172h 03The Bicks PodFire Walk With Me - Part 1 Deer Meadow PrologueThe first installment of our five-part look at Fire Walk With Me begins with the Deer Meadow portion of the film. FBI Special Agents Chet Desmond and Sam Stanley are called in to investigate the murder of Teresa Banks, a drifter whose body washed up on the shores of Wind River. What they discover leads them to believe this is more than your average whodunnit. We're also introduced to the J Edgars in Philadelphia--Gordon Cold, Albert Rosenfield, and Dale Cooper--and meet the mysterious Philip Jeffries, who has a lot to say about a meeting above a convenience store that...
2017-05-1552 minThe Bicks PodSpecial Episode - Season 2 RecapWe've made it to the end, and as a victory lap of sorts, here's our summarization of the last half of Season 2, with shoutouts to the people of this fab fan community and all the Twin Peaks podcasts where you can catch Season 3 (with many thanks to John for helping us compile the list!):
The Twin Peaks Podcast
Twin Peaks Rewatch
Damn Good Podcast About Twin Peaks
Damn Fine Podcast
The Gifted and the Damned
There Will Be Drinking
Dishin' the Percolator
The Lodgers
Twin Peaks Unwrapped
Twin Peaks Peeks
Sparkwood & 21
Twin Peaks Log
Fish In the Percolator
...
2017-05-131h 06The Bicks PodEpisode 30 - Beyond Life and Death"Through the darkness of future's past The magician longs to see One chants out between two worlds: Fire walk with me"
It's the finale folks, and the moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived. Will Agent Cooper be able to save Annie from Windom's clutches? Who will he encounter in the Red Room? And what will become of his soul?
Notes:
Psalm 141
Original script link
Vlog Lady
We would be remiss if we didn't give proper credit to John Thorne and his invaluable book The Essential Wrapped in Plastic: Pathways to Twin...
2017-05-102h 28The Bicks PodEpisode 29 - Miss Twin PeaksLeo gains a little ground and releases the Major...and then Windom comes unwound...Annie writes a speech about trees (and seeks a little of Coop's expertise)...the Miss Twin Peaks pageant hits fever pitch and goes off with only one teeny, tiny, itty bitty little hitch... Strap yourselves in, Peakies, because we're getting down to brass tacks with this penultimate episode of Twin Peaks: it's 2x21 "Miss Twin Peaks".
As everyone in town gears up for the Miss Twin Peaks contest, Windom makes final preparations in the woods. Luckily for our intrepid Eagle Scout investigator, Leo...
2017-05-101h 17The Bicks PodEpisode 28 - The Path to the Black LodgeJohn Justice Wheeler shows Audrey his "plane", Major Briggs checks out the local terrain, hand shakes drive the townspeople insane...and is that BOB coming back again? We've got torches to light the the path to the Black Lodge...you coming with us?
Agent Cooper finally realizes that Windom Earle is playing by a different set of rules, and with the clock ticking, the race is on to discover what the game is and how to beat him. It begins to dawn on him that maybe Earle didn't come to Twin Peaks for him...that maybe his...
2017-05-031h 26The Bicks PodEpisode 27 - Variations on RelationsThere's a cave puzzle to decipher, Ben fancies himself a moral advisor, and Rusty's not having a good day either...buckle up, Heavy Metal Youths, it's party time! (We promise, there are brewskies...)
The mysteries of Owl Cave continue to unfold as the Sheriff's Department continues their investigation into its origins and meanings. But they aren't the only ones trying to crack the code: Windom Earle has been to the petroglyph and is now hot on the same trail. Enlisting the help of Major Briggs (for his connection to Project Blue Book and, thus, to Windom Earle...
2017-04-261h 32The Bicks PodEpisode 26 - On the Wings of LoveHarry's looking pretty grave, JJW becomes Audrey's new fave, & the Sheriff's Department visits a cave! Buckle up, Peakies! We're flying on the wings of love today!
Harry has a hangover and both Cooper and Gordon find themselves twitterpated as they fall for members of Norma's Double R staff! But while everyone's making heart eyes at each other over slices of pie, Windom Earle continues his dangerous game, this time with cards as the metaphor instead of chess. As we inch closer and closer to the inevitable confrontation between Agent Cooper and his Moriarty, the stakes are raised...
2017-04-191h 17The Bicks PodSpecial Episode - Music & Sound of David LynchOur two amazing guests this week can be found in the following places:
Clare Nina Norelli
Angelo Badalamenti's Soundtrack from Twin Peaks (33 1/3)
Twitter: @clarenorelli
Clare can also be contacted through her website: https://clareninanorelli.com/
Andreas Halskov
TV Peaks: Twin Peaks and Modern Television Drama
Twitter: @andreashasklov
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/andreas.halskov
Andreas's blog: https://detroederum.wordpress.com/
Andreas's YouTube series on sound and noise in the works of David Lynch is also definitely worth checking out
Song Credits:
Julee Cruise. "Into the Night." Floating into the Night, Warner Bros. Records.
Glenn Miller & H...
2017-04-151h 22The Bicks PodEpisode 25 - Wounds and ScarsTruman's feelin' low, Annie says Hello, John Justice Wheeler sings adagio, and Windom Earle plots his overthrow...
A day after the death of his beloved Josie, Truman is in the dumps and Cooper does his best (which isn't saying much) to cheer him up. But while the sheriff's department rallies around their sheriff, Windom Earle still looms just out of sight, and soon enough, Cooper is going to have his sights on someone else entirely...
Also: Annie starts her first shift at the Double R! Audrey and Jack go on a picnic! Donna and Shelly...
2017-04-121h 36The Bicks PodSpecial Episode - Rapid Fire Walk With MeWherein Aidan and Lindsay sit down with Paul Blinov (@PaulJBlin) of Edmonton's Rapid Fire Theatre about their annual Bonfire improv festival and the Lynch-inspired show "Rapid Fire Walk With Me", which was performed on April 7, 2017 in downtown Edmonton.
Links:
Rapid Fire Theatre
RFT on social media:
Twitter: @theatresports
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rapidfiretheatre
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapidfiretheatre/
2017-04-0826 minThe Bicks PodEpisode 24 - The Condemned WomanToday: Coop and Albert get nosy, the Angels explore the art of poesy, Ed & Norma get real cozy...and--no, really guys--what the hell happened to Josie?!
Cooper and Albert zero in on the culprit behind who shot Cooper in his hotel room, as well as who shot Jonathan in the Seattle airport...and the result of their investigation isn't going to sit well with Sheriff Truman, who already knows the truth. Elsewhere, Josie comes face-to-face with yet another figure from her sordid past, and the wheels are set in motion, picking up speed as they carry her...
2017-04-051h 28The Bicks PodSpecial Episode - My Life My TapesWherein Aidan, Lindsay, and special guest Eileen delve into The Autobiography of FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper: My Life My Tapes by Scott Frost.
Written during Season 2 and released when the show was nearing its cancellation date, Dale Cooper's autobiography has long been divisive amongst Twin Peaks fans, who seem to either love it or hate it. We will attempt to break down the big themes and understand a little bit more about the nature of this book, what it's trying to say, and where it might be pointing us to as we come to the end...
2017-04-012h 17The Bicks PodOuttake - My Life My TapesOur conversation lasted for nearly 3 hours; we had an amazing time. Some of what we talked about seemed fitting to slip in here as a kind of bonus feature: more information on the Moonchild/Antichrist, Dale's religious experiences, a brief theory about Diane and the Peking duck, and Aidan tells us all about the Real Summer Houses of Flin Flon, Manitoba...
Notes:
Information on Flin Flon's history as the hydroponics lab of Canada
We are extremely loathe to link to the Calgary Sun (not only because we're Edmontonians but also because the Sun is basically a...
2017-04-0117 min