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Maggie Mae Fish and Adam Ganser

The films of David Lynch can be intimidating, but Maggie Mae Fish and Adam Ganser are here to help you explore them, from his least-Lynch (The Straight Story) to most-Lynch (Inland Empire, probably?). In each episode of this season, Maggie and Adam discuss a different Lynch film--except for Twin Peaks, since that is its own whole thing. Whether you're a newbie or a superfan, you'll enjoy this informative, accessible, in-depth exploration of the world of David Lynch.

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S1 · E7
August 11 · 1 hr 13 min
David Lynch's Lost Highway
In this episode, Maggie and Adam cover the Lynch film that is maybe the most (literally) dark: Lost Highway (1997). CONTENT WARNING for language and depictions of sexual situations. LynchPins is a David Lynch-themed podcast covering a different David Lynch film each month, from least-Lynchian (The Straight Story) to his most "Lynch" work (Inland Empire?? Eraserhead??). Hopefully we can make Lynch's work more accessible to those who've been too intimidated to get into him, but there's also plenty here for the Lynch superfan (you know who you are, you weirdo). Hosted by Maggie Mae Fish and Adam Ganser. Every episode on Nebula is uncensored and extended, plus they drop earlier than YouTube. Join us next time for Eraserhead (1977). CHAPTERS: 3:44 What Happened? - Plot recap 47:09 What Really Happened? - Analysis 57:00 Wait... What? - More in depth analysis 1:07:11 The Spotlight - Links to other Lynch films Check out Maggie's videos on Twin Peaks here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-actually-actually-explained-no-but-for-real And here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-the-return-ill-tell-you-what-it-means Ways to support and connect with me: https://go.nebula.tv/maggiemaefish https://www.patreon.com/maggiemaefish https://bsky.app/profile/maggiemaefish.bsky.social https://mstdn.social/@MaggieMaeFish https://www.twitter.com/maggiemaefish Produced by Will Reese Original music composed and produced by Daniel Kline: https://soundcloud.com/dpkmusic29 Special Thanks to Kyle Ayers Additional sound effects by Epidemic Sound See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 · E6
July 10 · 1 hr 17 min
David Lynch's Mulholland Drive
In this episode, Maggie and Adam cover the Lynch film that is maybe the most often cited as people's favorite: Mulholland Drive (2001). CONTENT WARNING for language. LynchPins is a David Lynch-themed podcast covering a different David Lynch film each month, from least-Lynchian (The Straight Story) to his most "Lynch" work (Inland Empire?? Eraserhead??). Hopefully we can make Lynch's work more accessible to those who've been too intimidated to get into him, but there's also plenty here for the Lynch superfan (you know who you are, you weirdo). Hosted by Maggie Mae Fish and Adam Ganser. Every episode on Nebula is uncensored and extended, plus they drop earlier than YouTube. Join us next time for Lost Highway (1997). CHAPTERS: 6:30 What Happened? - Plot recap 50:39 What Really Happened? - Analysis 1:01:46 Wait... What? - More in depth analysis 1:10:51 The Spotlight - Links to other Lynch films Check out Maggie's videos on Twin Peaks here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-actually-actually-explained-no-but-for-real And here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-the-return-ill-tell-you-what-it-means Ways to support and connect with me: https://go.nebula.tv/maggiemaefish https://www.patreon.com/maggiemaefish https://bsky.app/profile/maggiemaefish.bsky.social https://mstdn.social/@MaggieMaeFish https://www.twitter.com/maggiemaefish Produced by Will Reese Original music composed and produced by Daniel Kline: https://soundcloud.com/dpkmusic29 Special Thanks to Kyle Ayers Select footage and photos curtesy of Getty Images Additional sound effects by Epidemic Sound See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 · E5
May 27, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min
David Lynch's Blue Velvet
In this episode, Maggie and Adam cover David Lynch's 1986 masterpiece Blue Velvet, which cemented Lynch as a director who could meld his personal, surreal style with mainstream sensibilities. CONTENT WARNING for discussions of sexual violence, familial abuse, and brief nudity. LynchPins is a David Lynch-themed podcast covering a different David Lynch film each month, from least-Lynchian (The Straight Story) to his most "Lynch" work (Inland Empire?? Eraserhead??). Hopefully we can make Lynch's work more accessible to those who've been too intimidated to get into him, but there's also plenty here for the Lynch superfan (you know who you are, you weirdo). Hosted by Maggie Mae Fish and Adam Ganser. Every episode on Nebula is uncensored and extended, plus they drop a week earlier than YouTube. Nebula Subscription at 40% off: https://go.nebula.tv/maggiemaefish Nebula Lifetime Membership: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=maggiemaefish Gift Nebula to your buds: https://gift.nebula.tv/lynchpins Join us next month for Mulholland Drive (2001). Chapters: 4:49 What Happened? - Plot recap 1:18:17 What Really Happened? - Analysis 1:28:59 Wait... What? - More in depth analysis 1:38:17 The Spotlight - Connections to other Lynch films 1:42:46 End credits Check out Maggie's videos on Twin Peaks here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-actually-actually-explained-no-but-for-real And here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-the-return-ill-tell-you-what-it-means *MERCH* I designed a fun movie notebook where you can keep track of all the films you watch! - http://store.nebula.tv/fishbook "School of Fish" Pint Glass - http://store.nebula.tv/fishpint "School of Fish" Pin - http://store.nebula.tv/fishpin Ways to support and connect with Maggie: https://go.nebula.tv/maggiemaefish https://www.patreon.com/maggiemaefish https://bsky.app/profile/maggiemaefish.bsky.social https://mstdn.social/@MaggieMaeFish https://www.twitter.com/maggiemaefish Produced by Will Reese Edited by Shannon Strucci Original music composed and produced by Daniel Kline: https://soundcloud.com/dpkmusic29 Select footage and photos curtesy of Getty Images Additional sound effects and music by Epidemic Sound See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 · E4
Sep 4, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
David Lynch's Wild at Heart
In this episode, Maggie and Adam cover David Lynch's 1990 road movie Wild at Heart, the story of Sailor and Lula. We're finally really getting into the Lynchy stuff. LynchPins is a David Lynch-themed podcast covering a different David Lynch film each month, from least-Lynchian (The Straight Story) to his most "Lynch" work (Inland Empire?? Eraserhead??). Hopefully we can make Lynch's work more accessible to those who've been too intimidated to get into him, but there's also plenty here for the Lynch superfan (you know who you are, you weirdo). Hosted by Maggie Mae Fish and Adam Ganser. // Content/trigger warning--nudity, sex scenes; discussions of abortion and sexual assault throughout this episode. Every episode on Nebula is uncensored and extended, plus they drop a week earlier than YouTube. Join us next month for Blue Velvet (1986). Chapters: 4:17 What Happened? - Plot recap 49:49 What Really Happened? - Analysis 55:09 Wait... What? - More in depth analysis 1:02:44 The Spotlight - Links to other Lynch films Check out Maggie's videos on Twin Peaks here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-actually-actually-explained-no-but-for-real And here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-the-return-ill-tell-you-what-it-means *MERCH* I designed a fun movie notebook where you can keep track of all the films you watch! - http://store.nebula.tv/fishbook "School of Fish" Pint Glass - http://store.nebula.tv/fishpint "School of Fish" Pin - http://store.nebula.tv/fishpin Ways to support and connect with Maggie: https://go.nebula.tv/maggiemaefish https://www.patreon.com/maggiemaefish https://bsky.app/profile/maggiemaefish.bsky.social https://mstdn.social/@MaggieMaeFish https://www.twitter.com/maggiemaefish Produced by Will Reese Edited by Shannon Strucci Original music composed and produced by Daniel Kline: https://soundcloud.com/dpkmusic29 Select footage and photos curtesy of Getty Images Select footage and photos courtesy of Storyblocks Additional sound effects and music by Epidemic Sound See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#3
Jun 26, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
David Lynch's DUNE
Check out Maggie starring in Jessie Gender's new sci fi thriller IDENTITEAZE, only on Nebula! Sign up here: https://go.nebula.tv/lynchpins In this episode of LynchPins, Maggie and Adam cover David Lynch's 1984 space opera, DUNE, starring Kyle McLachlan and a pug dog. It’s a bombastic, weird, confusingly paced adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic novel. It's no Star Wars! But can we find something to love about it?? LynchPins is a David Lynch-themed podcast covering a different David Lynch film each month, from least-Lynchian (The Straight Story) to his most "Lynch" work (Inland Empire?? Eraserhead??). Hopefully we can make Lynch's work more accessible to those who've been too intimidated to get into him, but there's also plenty here for the Lynch superfan (you know who you are, you weirdo). Hosted by Maggie Mae Fish and Adam Ganser. Every episode on Nebula is uncensored and extended, plus they drop a week early. Join us next month for Wild at Heart (1990). Chapters: 6:42 What Happened? | Plot summary 1:05:21 What Really Happened? | Digging into the movie 1:25:02 Wait… What? | Really digging into the movie 1:33:27 The Spotlight | Connections to Lynch's other films Check out Maggie's videos on Twin Peaks here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-actually-actually-explained-no-but-for-real And here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-the-return-ill-tell-you-what-it-means *MERCH* I designed a fun movie notebook where you can keep track of all the films you watch! - http://store.nebula.tv/fishbook "School of Fish" Pint Glass - http://store.nebula.tv/fishpint "School of Fish" Pin - http://store.nebula.tv/fishpin Ways to support and connect with me: https://go.nebula.tv/maggiemaefish https://www.patreon.com/maggiemaefish https://bsky.app/profile/maggiemaefish.bsky.social https://mstdn.social/@MaggieMaeFish https://www.twitter.com/maggiemaefish Produced by Will Reese Original music composed and produced by Daniel Kline: https://soundcloud.com/dpkmusic29 Additional Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 · E2
May 21, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
The Elephant Man
In this episode, Maggie and Adam cover David Lynch's 1980 period drama The Elephant Man, starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins. It’s the quiet, moving story John Merrick, a man living with Proteus syndrome in Victorian England, based on the real life of Joseph Merrick (1862-1890). LynchPins is a David Lynch-themed podcast covering a different David Lynch film each month, from least-Lynchian (The Straight Story) to his most "Lynch" work (Inland Empire?? Eraserhead??). Hopefully we can make Lynch's work more accessible to those who've been too intimidated to get into him, but there's also plenty here for the Lynch superfan (you know who you are, you weirdo). Hosted by Maggie Mae Fish and Adam Ganser. Don't miss the first episode of LynchPins, on David Lynch's The Straight Story (1999) CONTENT WARNING in this episode for brief, non-graphic discussions of abuse. You can find every episode of LynchPins on Nebula, uncensored and extended, plus they drop a week early. Join us next month for David Lynch’s Dune (1984). Chapters: 05:45.09 What Happened? 39:43.18 What Really Happened? 53:39.13 Wait... What? 1:03:45.04 The Spotlight 1:15:18.13 Dream / Credits Check out Maggie's videos on Twin Peaks (part 1) here: https://youtu.be/CxfFAGJaKjg And (part 2) here: https://youtu.be/UY6vIVAEFxo Plus her video discussing veteran PTSD in The Straight Story and Rambo here: https://youtu.be/HRnEjsdjtks *MERCH* I designed a fun movie notebook where you can keep track of all the films you watch! - http://store.nebula.tv/fishbook "School of Fish" Pint Glass - http://store.nebula.tv/fishpint "School of Fish" Pin - http://store.nebula.tv/fishpin Ways to support and connect with me: https://go.nebula.tv/maggiemaefish https://www.patreon.com/maggiemaefish https://bsky.app/profile/maggiemaefish.bsky.social https://mstdn.social/@MaggieMaeFish https://www.twitter.com/maggiemaefish Produced by Will Reese Original music composed and produced by Daniel Kline: https://soundcloud.com/dpkmusic29 Additional Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 · E1
Apr 23, 2024 · 53 min
David Lynch's Straight Story
LynchPins is a David Lynch-themed podcast covering a different David Lynch film each month, from least-Lynchian (The Straight Story) to his most "Lynch" work (Inland Empire?? Eraserhead??). Hopefully we can make Lynch's work more accessible to those who've been too intimidated to get into him, but there's also plenty here for the Lynch superfan (you know who you are, you weirdo). Hosted by Maggie Mae Fish and Adam Ganser. CONTENT WARNING in this episode for brief, non-graphic discussions of mental illness, terminal illness, and suicide. This episode covers Lynch's 1999 family drama, The Straight Story, starring Richard Farnsworth as an old man who drives a riding mower across multiple states to reconnect with his ailing, estranged brother. Every episode on Nebula is uncensored and extended, plus they drop a week earlier than YouTube. Thank you for supporting by listening here on Nebula! Join us next month for The Elephant Man (1980). Chapters: 6:06 What Happened? 24:14 What Really Happened? 32:41:10 / .18 Wait... What? 45:21 The Spotlight Check out Maggie's videos on Twin Peaks here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-actually-actually-explained-no-but-for-real And here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggiemaefish-twin-peaks-the-return-ill-tell-you-what-it-means Plus her video discussing veteran PTSD in The Straight Story and Rambo here: https://nebula.tv/videos/maggie-mae-fish-rambo-and-the-david-lynch-movie-you-havent-seen *MERCH* I designed a fun movie notebook where you can keep track of all the films you watch! - http://store.nebula.tv/fishbook "School of Fish" Pint Glass - http://store.nebula.tv/fishpint "School of Fish" Pin - http://store.nebula.tv/fishpin Ways to support and connect with me: https://go.nebula.tv/maggiemaefish https://www.patreon.com/maggiemaefish https://bsky.app/profile/maggiemaefish.bsky.social https://mstdn.social/@MaggieMaeFish https://www.twitter.com/maggiemaefish Produced by Will Reese Original music composed and produced by Daniel Kline: https://soundcloud.com/dpkmusic29 Select footage and courtesy Getty Additional Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 16, 2024 · 1 min
LynchPins Trailer - A David Lynch-Themed Podcast
LynchPins, a David Lynch podcast, launches on April 23, but you can hear the first episode right now on Nebula. Nebula subscribers get extended episodes an entire week before they drop on YouTube and podcast platforms. Just head to https://go.nebula.tv/lynchpins Or grab a Lifetime Membership to Nebula at https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=maggiemaefish For less than the price of 2 years of a standard Netflix subscription, you can get Nebula for as long as both you and Nebula exists! Episode 1 covers Lynch's 1999 family drama, The Straight Story, starring Richard Farnsworth as an old man who drives a riding mower across multiple states to reconnect with his ailing, estranged brother. Original music composed and produced by Daniel Kline: https://soundcloud.com/dpkmusic29 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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