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One More Question with Zach Baron | GQ

One More Question with Zach Baron | GQ

Kyle MacLachlan

Sep 29, 2026 · 53 min · 26 segments

In this episode of GQ’s *One More Question*, Zach Baron sits down with cult icon Kyle MacLachlan to chart the surreal highs and lows of his four-decade career following the release of his memoir…

In this episode of GQ’s *One More Question*, Zach Baron sits down with cult icon Kyle MacLachlan to chart the surreal highs and lows of his four-decade career following the release of his memoir, *Fictional Selves*. MacLachlan traces his unusual trajectory from an unknown theatre actor in Seattle directly to starring in David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation of *Dune*, through *Blue Velvet* and *Twin Peaks*, to becoming an ensemble anchor in shows like *Sex and the City*, *Desperate Housewives*, and *Fallout*. Reflecting on his special bond with the legendary director, MacLachlan recalls Lynch's total devotion to the artistic process: *"David was someone who created something every day. He got up and he made something... there was no material or medium that he wouldn't create with."* *One More Question* is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of GQ’s *One More Question*, Zach Baron sits down with cult icon Kyle MacLachlan to chart the surreal highs and lows of his four-decade career following the release of his memoir…

Speakers: Kyle MacLachlanGuestZach BaronHost

Show signals: PopularityVery Populartop 5%

Top entities: Kyle MacLachlan×21 David Lynch×37 Dune: Part One×35 Val Kilmer×9 Zach Baron×12

Getting comfortable on the podcast2:23 – 3:06

2:23

All right, I'm gonna try to start.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:25

All right.

2:25

Again, all the-

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:26

I'm gonna look away.

2:28

Oh, you're gonna look away?

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:28

Yeah, 'cause it's go-

2:29

No, I, uh-

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:29

Give you your space.

2:30

Oh, okay.

2:30

Oh, is that, this is like an actor type thing? [laughs] It's like maybe if I don't look at the guy, he, he's gonna be okay.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:37

It's gonna be fine.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:37

It's gonna be okay.

2:37

Um, okay.

2:38

Um, Kyle MacLachlan, legend of the David Lynch universe, internet star.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:45

[laughs]

2:46

Podcast host.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:47

Yeah.

2:47

With a show called What Are We Even Doing?

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:49

Yeah.

2:49

Author of a very cool new book, memoir called Fictional Selves.

2:55

Kyle, uh, welcome to One More Question.

2:56

Thanks for doing this.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:57

I'm, I am very happy to be here.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:58

Thank you for that nice introduction.

3:00

Oh, yeah.

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99%21 mentions
David LynchPersonAmerican filmmaker and artist
98%37 mentions
Dune: Part OneMovie2021 film
97%35 mentions
Val KilmerPersonAmerican actor
95%9 mentions
Zach BaronPerson
94%12 mentions
StingPersonMusician and songwriter
93%6 mentions
Blue VelvetMovie1986 film
92%12 mentions
VoguePeriodicalMagazine
90%9 mentions
SeattleCityCity in Washington State
89%7 mentions
Paul VerhoevenPersonDutch filmmaker
88%10 mentions
Bon AppétitPeriodicalMagazine
86%4 mentions
Tom CruisePersonAmerican actor and film producer
85%6 mentions
Canadian TireCompanyRetailer corporation
84%8 mentions
Arnold SchwarzeneggerPersonAustrian-American actor and businessman
82%1 mention
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81%6 mentions
GQPeriodicalMagazine
80%6 mentions
Paris Fashion WeekTourist AttractionFashion week
79%8 mentions
Sex, Lies, and VideotapeMovie1989 film
77%1 mention
HollywoodAdministrative AreaNeighborhood in Los Angeles, California
76%7 mentions
Times SquareTourist AttractionPlaza in New York
75%4 mentions
Twin PeaksTV SeriesAmerican drama series
73%17 mentions
ShowtimeTheater GroupTelevision network
72%2 mentions
ShowgirlsMovie1995 film
71%3 mentions
Los AngelesCityCity in California
69%1 mention
MexicoCountryCountry in North America
68%2 mentions
Desperate HousewivesTV SeriesAmerican television series
67%2 mentions
Roger EbertPersonAmerican film critic
66%2 mentions
New YorkCityCity in New York State
64%4 mentions
DiggerMovie2026 film
63%6 mentions
Timothée ChalametPersonAmerican-French actor
62%2 mentions
Sex and the CityTV SeriesAmerican comedy-drama series
60%2 mentions
Top GunMovie1986 film
59%3 mentions
Laura DernPersonAmerican actress
58%5 mentions
Saturday Night LiveTV SeriesAmerican comedy series
56%4 mentions
Governors AwardsEntityAward
55%2 mentions
TimbitsProductFood
54%2 mentions
PlatoonMovie1986 film
53%2 mentions
Denis VilleneuvePersonCanadian film director and screenwriter
51%1 mention
DuneMovie1984 film
50%1 mention
Alley TheatreTourist AttractionTheatre in Houston, Texas
49%1 mention
YakimaCityCity in Washington State
47%2 mentions
HoustonCityCity in Texas
46%1 mention
Some Kind of WonderfulMovie1987 film
45%1 mention
Every Breath You TakeMusic CompositionSong by Sting
44%1 mention
Co-operatorsCompanyInsurance company
42%6 mentions
British VoguePeriodicalMagazine
41%3 mentions
A Bug's LifeMovie1998 film
40%1 mention
Doc HollidayPersonAmerican dentist and gambler
38%1 mention
Francis Ford CoppolaPersonAmerican filmmaker
37%2 mentions
Chioma NnadiPersonFashion editor
36%3 mentions

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Getting comfortable on the podcast2:23 – 3:06

2:23

All right, I'm gonna try to start.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:25

All right.

2:25

Again, all the-

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:26

I'm gonna look away.

2:28

Oh, you're gonna look away?

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:28

Yeah, 'cause it's go-

2:29

No, I, uh-

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:29

Give you your space.

2:30

Oh, okay.

2:30

Oh, is that, this is like an actor type thing? [laughs] It's like maybe if I don't look at the guy, he, he's gonna be okay.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:37

It's gonna be fine.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:37

It's gonna be okay.

2:37

Um, okay.

2:38

Um, Kyle MacLachlan, legend of the David Lynch universe, internet star.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:45

[laughs]

2:46

Podcast host.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:47

Yeah.

2:47

With a show called What Are We Even Doing?

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:49

Yeah.

2:49

Author of a very cool new book, memoir called Fictional Selves.

2:55

Kyle, uh, welcome to One More Question.

2:56

Thanks for doing this.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:57

I'm, I am very happy to be here.

Kyle MacLachlanGuest

2:58

Thank you for that nice introduction.

3:00

Oh, yeah.

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