In the first half, we relish Twin Peaks's new life as a magical realist genre piece. In the second half, our friend Ryan Sliwinski joins us to discuss every plot except the James plot. You can find his podcast work at Spit & Polish Presents and The Yum Yum Podcast . Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletter Bluesky Twitch Chatzums Em...
Sep 19, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 12Ep. 16
We're pleased to inform you that Bad Twin Peaks is Good, Actually. Much love to Em from Abnormal Mapping for rolling around in the narrative mud with us. Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletter Bluesky Twitch Chatzums Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://c...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 12Ep. 15
Chatz alum and friend of the podcast Ryan is a seasoned Twin Peaks fan. But will even they be able to find something to like in the baffling Milford brothers plotline? What's going on with Major Briggs? And will Cooper finally get to enjoy a day of fishing? Find out all this and more in the newest episode of PeaksChatz! Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.co...
Sep 12, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 12Ep. 14
Friend of the podcast Oldasyouromens brings a very unique perspective to a frustratingly limp episode, and one of our favorite episodes "Arbitrary Law" prompts a broader discussion about the merits of seeking explicit answers. Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletter Bluesky Twitch Chatzums Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast fe...
Sep 05, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 12Ep. 13
This episode, we're joined for our discussion of the pivotal "Lonely Souls" by a very special guest: Joel Bocko of Lost In The Movies and the series Journey Through Twin Peaks. Pair this episode with his video on the reveal of Laura Palmer's killer, entitled "Chapter 9 (killer's reveal): Scene of the Crime." Other works cited: "The Awful Truth in Twin Peaks" by M.C. Blackeman (Chicago Tribune - November 28, 1990) Joel's video "Take This Baby and Deliver It to Death": https://vimeo.com/95477301 J...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 12Ep. 12
Looks like we've settled into a new normal here in Season 2 of Twin Peaks, and nothing bad could possibly happen. We're joined this episode by the wonderful Jennifer Unkle from Scanline Media! Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletter Bluesky Twitch Chatzums Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Frankli...
Aug 29, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 12Ep. 11
In this pair of episodes, we see some major developments in the Lucy/Andy storyline. Nothing else happens, I don't think. Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletter Bluesky Twitch Chatzums Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/...
Aug 22, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Season 12Ep. 10
I think creamed corn probably tastes alright. I don't know why it has to be this cool magical evil food. How much could possibly be lying underneath the artifice of an American staple food? None of this and more are answered this week on PeaksChatz, but we still had a great time discussing more of Season Two! Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan...
Aug 15, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 12Ep. 9
Article referenced in the episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/27/watching/twin-peaks-how-to-watch-guide.html Season 2 of Twin Peaks is a strange beast, but it's premiere does a great job of setting up fresh mysteries while solving old ones. Does the Giant ever hit his head on Cooper's pull-up bar? Is Albert always going to be a mean man? And most importantly, are Laura's sunglasses secretly a cursed object? Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art w...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 12Ep. 8
Twin Peaks goes into maximum overdrive as characters get shot, fires burn, and a sad, lonely father takes a life out of revenge. All this, and we've only barely scratched the surface of a truly buckwild season finale. Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletter Bluesky Twitch Chatzums Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art wa...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 12Ep. 7
This week, Allen and Magellan will be replaced by, uh, Frallen and Bagellan, two podca- uh, I mean "businessmen" with bolo ties and...accents. Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletter Bluesky Twitch Chatzums Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafrank...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 12Ep. 6
We had the Log Lady write this week's episode summary: "When doubled voices magnify a baby's cry, they loudly chew kale and wash out their mouths with flavorful soap. Don't argue over the shape of this story, just the origins. Eat, and be satisfied." So, yeah. Hope that helps you understand what we talk about! You can find Michel and Arthur's podcast, Fullmetal Analysts here , on Twitter , or wherever you get your podcasts. Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcas...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 12Ep. 5
Nick of The Brothers at Infinite War joins us to discuss the most important character in the greater Twin Peaks mythos...*checks notes*...Hank? Yeah? Oh, sorry, I had this upside down, it actually says...*checks notes again*...Hank, somehow. It somehow still says Hank. Great. Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletter Bluesky Twitch Chatz...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 12Ep. 4
We had another lengthy discussion this week because these episodes were just too juicy! So you'll actually be getting PeaksChatz 04, "The One-Armed Man" discussion with our guest, on Wednesday July 21st. But for now, it's time for Laura's funeral. Everyone is sad, some are angry, and the show starts to flex with some incredible monologues. Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafra...
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 12Ep. 3
Twin Peaks hits the ground running in its first full episodes, and boy are we enjoying it! The sheriff's department staff have all stolen our hearts, Truman eats a big pastry, and oh, there's some sort of dream sequence too! Thank you to both Roommate of the Pod Charlie and Logo Designer of the Pod Camilla for joining us this week! Spoiler discussions for Twin Peaks and Fire Walk with Me are played after the end credits music, so stick around if you've seen the show before for some spoiler-heavy...
Jul 11, 2021•2 hr 39 min•Season 12Ep. 2
Welcome to PeaksChatz, the newest season of Chatz: A Television Podcast! Magellan and Allen have already seen Twin Peaks themselves, but we're bringing in neophytes like friend of the podcast Jim on to discuss the series as we make our way through this rewatch! Whether you're new to Twin Peaks or a seasoned Lynch fan, we hope you'll find something to enjoy out of this season of the show. Spoilers for Twin Peaks and Fire Walk with Me are edited out and played after the end credits music. Patreon ...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 12Ep. 1
Content warnings for this episode include: discussions of sexual assault and suicide. The ChatzKidz realize that this adaptation of The Stand runs out of gas halfway through, and what they're left with us is some wildly sexist storylines, woefully underdeveloped characters, and an ending that feels...well, you can hear it in the episode! New season is starting next week, folks! You can hear us announce it at the end of this episode, and we hope folks are as excited as we are for the next series....
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Season 11Ep. 10
The ChatzKidz are BACK with the final miniseries of our Spring of Small Shows! It's the first two episodes of the 1994 adaptation of Stephen King's "The Stand", and we have a lot of takes! The story's poor handling of race, the "good versus evil" at the heart of it, and our newfound love of Trash Can Man? Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's n...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 11Ep. 9
This season of Chatz contains discussions of the following potentially sensitive or triggering subjects: Homophobia, racism, religion, and death. This week on Chatz, characters go to Heaven, we reach deep for a discussion about the morality of Prior Walter's final message to the angels, and the final conversation between Roy Cohn and Belize bring us to tears. It's an incredible finale, and we're happy to have watched it and shared these discussions with you. If you haven't checked out Angels in ...
Jun 13, 2021•2 hr 17 min•Season 11Ep. 8
This season of Chatz contains discussions of the following potentially sensitive or triggering subjects: Homophobia, racism, religion, and death. Angels in America tells the story of the AIDS crisis and people from all walks of life, depicts them with an aching sense of humanity, challenges their world views, and...there's also physical, real angels in it? The Chatzkidz discuss the third and fourth episodes of the miniseries, where things start to get a bit strange in a good way... Patreon Twitt...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 11Ep. 7
This season of Chatz contains discussions of the following potentially sensitive or triggering subjects: Homophobia, racism, religion, and death. We're discussing Angels in America for Part 2 of our Spring of Miniseries here at Chatz, and boy do we have a lot of thoughts! We discuss the white perspective on the AIDS epidemic, the role of magical realism in this series, and the ways in which its characters experience deeply relatable and powerful moments of intimate tragedy. Patreon Twitter Reddi...
May 30, 2021•2 hr•Season 11Ep. 6
Just when you thought Vanity Fair was done being silly and extra, the 2004 adaptation said "What if...dance sequences, teen romance, and...Gabriel Byrne!" That's right, we're here to watch it with you and discuss, so sit back and enjoy the film with us! Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/ Magellan's newsletter Bluesky Twitch Chatzums Email : chatzpod@gm...
May 23, 2021•2 hr 35 min•Season 11Ep. 5
A finale so nice, we had to discuss it twice! In our second go at discussing the 2018 Vanity Fair finale, Allen ponders the choices made in adapting the novel, Magellan loves Lord Osborne, and Omens experiences costume fatigue! Come back next week for a commentary track episode where we will be watching Vanity Fair (2004)! Please recommend the podcast to your friends if you are enjoying it, and let us know if you have any questions or comments about the episode. Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Ema...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 11Ep. 4
We don't let technical difficulties stop the Chatz train! In lieu of a new VanityChatz this week, we're rebroadcasting a CLASSIC episode of our Patreon-exclusive show ChatzNightz for everyone today! We'll be back next week with our finale of VanityChatz, but for now, please enjoy this little bonus. And if you're not already a patron, pretty please check out https://patreon.com/chatzpod , where you can get episodes like this regularly! Music from Free To Use Music Track: Japan by Milky Wayvers ht...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 12 min
The epic Napoleonic War fight scene we were all waiting for is here, and it's...oddly sedate. Alas, we have more pressing matters on this week's VanityChatz. At least one child is born, Spike from Buffy grows up to be Giles (also from Buffy), and the Omens Costume Corner returns with a vengeance! Please recommend the podcast to your friends if you are enjoying it, and let us know if you have any questions or comments about the episode. Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 11Ep. 3
We referenced this article early in the episode: https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/vanity-fair-itv-racism-sam-servant-miss-swartz/ Fortunes are found, pianos are bought, and Joss has a new moustache as we continue our discussion of Vanity Fair 2018. Please recommend the podcast to your friends if you are enjoying it, and let us know if you have any questions or comments about the episode. Patreon Twitter Reddit Twitch Email : chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Fra...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Season 11Ep. 2
Welcome to VanityChatz, the first of three miniseries we'll be covering for Season 11 of Chatz! In our discussion of the first two episodes of the 2018 adaptation, we (the ChatzKidz) and Honorary ChatzKid Oldasyouromens discuss such topics as: the piercing gaze of Olivia Cooke, Becky's multi-level chess game, and an incredible scene involving curry! Please recommend the podcast to your friends if you are enjoying it, and let us know if you have any questions or comments about the episode. Patreo...
Apr 18, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Before selecting a show to cover on the main feed, your hosts Allen and Magellan will pilot shows over on the Patreon by watching and discussing the first episode. Since Season 11 will consist of a slate of three miniseries, we thought you might want all of those shows' pilot episodes cut together in one package! Enjoy these pilots for Vanity Fair, Angels in America, and The Stand. We'll be back next week with the first episode of VanityChatz! Vanity Fair discussion (taken from PilotChatz 031 ) ...
Apr 11, 2021•2 hr 6 min
This is what happens when a one-off joke turns into a wonderful project. After 11 weeks of Aaron Sorkin's Hollywood adventures, the ChatzKidz decided to go back to the cinema and watch a film (remotely, of course). That's right, it's a live commentary of 1950's Sunset Blvd. ! Are you ready for your close-up? Six Dettmar joins us this season from Scanline Media! Music used in this episode includes "everyday routine" by Dee Yan-Key and "goodbye machineryhead" by TRG Banks. Patreon Twitter Reddit T...
Apr 04, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Season 10Ep. 12
[Producer's Note: This episode was originally aired on April 1st, 2021 under the title "TrekChatz: The Next Generation 01 | In Which We Boldly Go Where No-One Has Gone Before."] The ChatzKidz set out on their voyage to watch all of Star Trek: The Next Generation one episode at a time, albeit in a somewhat unusual order... Editor's Note: We recorded this as a live commentary of the episode but had a couple syncing problems, so please bear with us and try your best to sync up your episode at home!...
Apr 02, 2021•39 min
