S02E02 - Twin Peaks X Califorgilicious (SPECIAL)
Twin Peaks Meets California: A Surreal Mashup No One Asked for (But You Desperately Need)
Grab your damn fine coffee, because we’re about to commit the ultimate act of television blasphemy—moving Twin Peaks out of the Pacific Northwest and straight into the California sunburned nightmare. In this California-licious special episode, we reimagine David Lynch’s bizarre, unsettling universe with a Hollywood twist. Think Dale Cooper swapping Washington fog for Big Sur energy readings, Laura Palmer as a doomed starlet haunting Mulholland Drive, and Audrey Horne as a tech-mogul’s rebellious, Chanel-wearing daughter TikTok-ing her way through revolution.
Sound ridiculous? Absolutely. But, in true Lynchian fashion, it somehow makes unsettling sense.
This episode dives deep (deeper than a Lynch dream sequence) into the eerie parallels between Twin Peaks and the dark underbelly of Hollywood—hidden corruption, lost innocence, eerie coincidences, and cult-like figures pulling strings behind the scenes. We also uncover how Lynch’s own California life seeps into his work, from Mulholland Drive to Blue Velvet, giving us that signature “idyllic-on-the-surface, horrifying-underneath” vibe.
And because we love a little unhinged creativity, I completely reimagine Twin Peaks characters in a California setting:
Dale Cooper: A detective-guru meditating in Malibu while solving Hollywood mysteries with his "intuitive dream analysis."
Laura Palmer: A missing actress whose tragic story fuels conspiracy theories and tabloids.
Audrey Horne: A Beverly Hills heiress leading protests against the same industry funding her lavish lifestyle.
Bobby Briggs: A washed-up rockstar with a side hustle in shady cannabis deals.
The Log Lady (now The Driftwood Oracle): A Joshua Tree mystic running a late-night AM radio show while selling ethically sourced sage.
Would you watch this Twin Peaks: California Edition? I know I would.
On top of all this ridiculous genius, I also spill some (damn fine) beans on the Damn Fine Zine—your essential Twin Peaks x California crossover fix. Expect cryptic horoscopes, Lynchian dream guides, AI-generated visuals, and a playlist that oozes Twin Peaks energy. Oh, and don’t forget the merch! Because nothing says “I understand the duality of reality” like sipping coffee from this mug.
So, if you love Twin Peaks, California, or just enjoy a good dose of pop-culture absurdity, this episode is for you. If you don’t—well, listen anyway.
