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A Cup of Coffee with Actor Kyle MacLachlan (‘Twin Peaks’)
Feb 25, 2024
Celebrating Dune's anniversary, Kyle MacLachlan talks about true crime podcast, his upbringing, debut role in Dune, collaboration with David Lynch in Blue Velvet. Discusses Twin Peaks, Showgirls, tapping into raw emotion as an actor, social media, and shares a poignant George Price cartoon.
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- Kyle MacLachlan's podcast Varnum Town sheds light on a small town's involvement in drug smuggling and its impact on the community's economy and residents.
- McLachlan's acting journey reflects vulnerability and emotional depth influenced by personal experiences, emphasizing the resilience needed in the industry.
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The Genesis of Varnum Town Podcast
After learning about the intriguing story of a town in coastal North Carolina becoming a top smuggling port for drugs from South America in the 80s, actor Kyle McLachlan and journalist Joshua Davis collaborate to create a podcast named Varnum Town. They conduct interviews with different community members, exploring the town's involvement in drug smuggling and the influence of figures like Pablo Escobar. The podcast delves into the town's transformation due to these illegal activities, shedding light on the community's diverse reactions and the impact on its economy and residents.
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