55 - Severance S2 E1 and a Tribute to David Lynch

After a three-year wait, it’s finally time to clock in at Lumon Industries for 'Severance' Season 2.

Joining Schmear to break down the first episode of the new season is Sean Byrne (Modern Mythos). Together, they discuss what made Season 1 so successful (3:08) and how audience awareness has grown heading into the new season (15:18). From there, they dive into the Season 2 premiere, “Hello, Ms. Cobel,” (19:15) unpacking the new mysteries introduced, the distinctive look of the Ben Stiller-directed series, and the standout performances. They finish by speculating on what might lie ahead this season (36:16).

Later, in honor of the passing of master filmmaker David Lynch, Schmear brings in a diverse group of readers and listeners—actors, screenwriters, critics, and producers—to share their favorite and most memorable Lynch scenes (39:44). From 'Mulholland Drive' to 'Twin Peaks,' 'Blue Velvet,' and 'Inland Empire,' they reflect on moments that capture the essence of this sui generis director.

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Sean Byrne, Lucas Murphy, Karsten Runquist, Isaac Feldberg, Elvire Audi, Jesse Aaronson, Tim Robey, Marta Djordjevic, Alex Coco

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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