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4x11 'El Mundo Gira' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Russ Hugo takes the hosting chair alongside guest Wayne Talbot to talk the perhaps slightly culturally insensitive 'El Mundo Gira'...Host / EditorRuss HugoGuest Wayne TalbotWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Mark O'Brien, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Sarah Ford.

A deeper dive into 'Paper Hearts'Our supplemental episode this week sees Carl Sweeney host alongside guest, author and critic Chris Knowles, as they explore the symbology of Season 4's 'Paper Hearts'...Host / EditorCarl SweeneyGuest Chris KnowlesWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Mark O'Brien, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Sarah Ford.

4x10 'Paper Hearts' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside guest Benjamin Van Allen (aka the writer of Season 11 episode, 'Familiar') to discuss the classic Mulder-Samantha story, 'Paper Hearts'...Host / EditorCarl SweeneyGuest Benjamin Van AllenWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Mark O'Brien, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Sarah Ford.

Character Profile: Alex Krycek - Seasons 2-5Our supplemental episode this week is our next in-depth character profile, looking at a particular X-Files character at a point in the show -  Alex Krycek in Seasons 2-5.Paige Schector hosts, alongside guest Kurt North, to discuss Krycek's best moments from the season, amongst much more...HostPaige SchectorGuest Kurt NorthWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Mark O'Brien, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Sarah Ford.

4x09 'Terma' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Kurt North takes the hosting chair alongside guest Sarah Stegall to continue discussing the major two-part mythology story of the season in 'Terma'...Host / EditorKurt NorthGuest Sarah StegallWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Mark O'Brien, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Sarah Ford.

4x08 'Tunguska' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Kurt North takes the hosting chair, for the first time, alongside first time guest Sarah Stegall to talk the first part of a major mytharc two-parter, 'Tunguska'...Sarah also gets to enjoy the 5 Questions of X as we explore her fandom...Host / EditorKurt NorthGuest Sarah StegallWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Mark O'Brien, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Sarah Ford.

X-Fest 2019: Day ThreeOur coverage of the X-Fest X-Files convention in Chicago concludes with a super long bumper edition!Sarah Blair hosts an expansive Roundtable covering the event with guests Carl Sweeney, Kurt North, Maura Function Jaeger, Marlene Stemme, and special guests JJ Lendl, Jay Repsel and Dr. Anne Simon.Plus Kurt gets feedback on the Annabeth Gish breakfast from Paige Schector & Michelle Milbauer, while Carl & Sarah rove and pick up interviews with Dita 'Mitch's Pledgies' Asmoro, JJ Lendl (in more detail), Emily Hyatt (star of the I Wanna Believe X-Files musical) and Jim Thornton of The X-Files Preservation Collection...HostSarah BlairGuestsMarlene Stemme / Michelle Milbauer / Kurt North / Carl Sweeney / Maura Function Jaeger / Paige Schector / Cathy Glinski / Jim Thornton / Dita AsmoroSpecial GuestsJJ Lendl / Dr. Anne Simon / Jay Repsel / Emily HyattEditorsKurt North / Tony BlackWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Kl

X-Fest 2019: Day TwoOur coverage of the X-Fest X-Files convention in Chicago continues!Kurt North hosts a Roundtable recapping the first night of X-Fest--including the trivia contest and the Frank Spotnitz breakfast--and what to expect from the day to come with guests Michelle Milbauer, Marlene Stemme, Andrew Blaker (and his friend Michael), Paige Schector and Cortlan Waters Bartley...Host / EditorKurt NorthGuestsMarlene Stemme / Michelle Milbauer / Andrew Blaker / Cortlan Waters BartleyWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Wi

X-Fest 2019: Day OneOur coverage of the X-Fest X-Files convention in Chicago begins!Carl Sweeney hosts a Roundtable introduction about the adventure so far with--in person!--Kurt North, Sarah Blair, Marlene Stemme, Cathy Glinski and Michelle Milbauer.HostCarl SweeneyGuestsKurt North / Sarah Blair / Marlene Stemme / Cathy Glinski / Michelle MilbauerWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Mark O'Brien, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Sarah Ford.

4x07 'Musings of a Cigarette-Smoking Man' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside guest Darren Mooney to discuss the mythic and legendary 'Musings of a Cigarette-Smoking Man'...Also don't miss our previous two interviews with the Smoking Man himself, William B. Davis, in conversation with Tony Black. You can find them further back on our feed. https://www.spreaker.com/user/wemadethis/williambdavisHost / EditorCarl SweeneyGuest Darren MooneyWith thanks to our Patrons...Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Lucille S

4x06 'Sanguinarium' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Sarah Blair takes the hosting chair alongside guest Lauren A. Forry to discuss the wacky, blood-fuelled 'Sanguinarium'...Host / EditorSarah BlairGuest Lauren A. ForryWith thanks to our Patrons...Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Lucille Sourdes, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Ana Afloarei.

Kristen Cloke-Morgan talks 'The Field Where I Died'Our supplemental episode this week invites on a very special guest in Kristen Cloke-Morgan, to discuss her role as Melissa Ephesian in 'The Field Where I Died' in more depth.Sarah Blair talks to Kristen about making the episode, her process, and much more... Host / Editor Sarah Blair Guest Kristen Cloke-MorganWith thanks to our Patrons...Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Lucille Sourdes, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Ana Afloarei.

4x05 'The Field Where I Died' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Sarah Blair takes the hosting chair alongside Patron Kurt North to talk 'The Field Where I Died'...Host / EditorSarah BlairGuest Kurt NorthWith thanks to our Patrons...Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Lucille Sourdes, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Ana Afloarei.

4x04 'Unruhe' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside Darren Mooney to talk 'Unruhe'...Host / EditorCarl SweeneyGuest Darren Mooney With thanks to our Patrons...Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Lucille Sourdes, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Ana Afloarei.

4x03 'Teliko' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Zach Moore takes the hosting chair alongside Patron Michelle Milbauer, in her first appearance recapping an episode, to talk 'Teliko'...Plus Michelle is asked the 5 Questions of X as we delve into her TXF fandom...Host Zach MooreGuest Michelle Milbauer With thanks to our Patrons...Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Lucille Sourdes, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Ana Afloarei.

Karin Konoval talks 'Home'Our supplemental episode this week invites on a very special guest in Karin Konoval, to discuss her role as Mrs Peacock in 'Home' in more depth.Sarah Blair talks to Karin about making the episode, her process, and may well tease an impression out of her for good measure... Host / Editor Sarah Blair Guest Karin KonovalWith thanks to our Patrons...Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Lucille Sourdes, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Ana Afloarei.

4x02 'Home' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Tony Black takes the hosting chair alongside guest Andrew Brooker to talk the controversial monster of the week episode 'Home'...Host Tony BlackGuest Andrew BrookerWith thanks to our Patrons...Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Lucille Sourdes, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Ana Afloarei.

4x01 'Herrenvolk' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 begins as Tony Black takes the hosting chair alongside guest Darren Mooney to discuss the thrilling season premiere, 'Herrenvolk'...Host / EditorTony BlackGuest Darren MooneyWith thanks to our Patrons...Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Lucille Sourdes, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Ana Afloarei.

Reasons to be a PatronBEWARE SPOILERS FOR MILLENNIUM!!!In a brief, special pre-Season 4 update, Tony Black discusses why it's a great time to become part of the Patron community, and plays clips from episodes that are current and future Patron exclusives you can access now by subscribing here: Patreon.com/thexcastThese clips include interviews with Glen Morgan, Karin Konoval, Scott Bellis & JJ Lendl. Plus an exclusive sneak peak at Season 4 episodes and interviews for upcoming spin-off show The Time is Now with Millennium stars Megan Gallagher & Bill Smitrovich - both Patron exclusives if you subscribe to the ¢15 a month tier for access to both shows.Again, join us as a Patron here: Patreon.com/thexcast Host / Editor Tony BlackWith thanks to our Patrons...Kurt North, Michelle Milbauer, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Cathy Glinski, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Malcolm Crang, M

Rewatching the X-FilesIn our latest Patron Roundtable, we're talking about our process of rewatching The X-Files.Marlene Stemme hosts and is joined by Cathy Glinski, Cortlan Waters Bartley and, in her first podcast appearance, Isabelle Dubois, to discuss how they rewatch the show, what they love about it, and what they discover on multiple viewings.Host / EditorMarlene StemmeGuestsCathy Glinski / Cortlan Waters Bartley / Isabelle DuboisWith thanks to our Patrons...Michelle Milbauer, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John Petty, Cathy Glinski, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Stephen Lovins, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Valerie Kelly, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Lucille Sourdes, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Ana Afloarei.