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The X-Cast Interviews... Chris OwensOur supplemental episode this week invites on a very special guest in Chris Owens, who played multiple roles on The X-Files, primarily that of FBI agent Jeffrey Spender in seasons 5, 6, 9 and 11. Tony Black talks to Chris, putting fan questions his way, about playing not just Spender but also the young Cigarette-Smoking Man in two Season 4 episodes, and the Great Mutato in 'The Post-Modern Prometheus', plus how he came to be involved, memories from the show and much more... Host Tony Black Guest Chris OwensWith 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, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Stephen

Re-Appreciating X-FilesIn our latest Patron Roundtable, we're talking about X-Files that deserve re-appreciation.Kurt North hosts and is joined, for their first appearances on the podcast, Caredwen Foley and Luke Winch, to discuss a selection of episode we may have overlooked and deserve championing.Host / EditorKurt NorthGuestsCaredwen Foley / Luke WinchWith 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, Malcolm Crang, 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.

The X-Cast Interviews... William B. Davis Our supplemental episode this week invites on a very special guest in William B. Davis, who played the legendary Uber-villain of The X-Files, the Cigarette-Smoking Man. Tony Black talks to William, putting fan questions his way, about playing the character, his reactions to Season 11 and the fan response to his character, whether the Cancer Man will ever rise once again, and much more... Host Tony Black Guest William B. DavisProductionTony Black (Editor/Executive Producer), With 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, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Stephen Lovins, Maria Payan-Perkows

The Music of The X-FilesIn our latest Patron Roundtable, we're talking everything musical, X-Files wise.Clara Cook hosts and is joined by Marlene Stemme and Michelle Milbauer to discuss Mark Snow, his musical legacy, and the nuts and bolts of what makes the sound of The X-Files so unique.HostClara CookGuestsMarlene Stemme / Michelle MilbauerWith 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, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Stephen Lovins, Maria Payan-Perkowski, Valerie Kelly, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Lucille Sourdes, Luke Winch, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Bethany Good, Ana Afloarei.

The X-Cast Interviews... Brendan Beiser Our supplemental episode this week invites on a very special guest in Brendan Beiser, who played lovelorn FBI sci-crime lab Agent (Shaun?) Pendrell in the third and fourth seasons of The X-Files. Sarah Blair talks to Brendan, putting fan questions his way, about playing the character, how he coped with Pendrell's death, how he came to appear on the show, what he's being doing after and, most crucially, all the juicy details about his Uber-crush on one Dana Katherine Scully... Host Sarah Blair Guest Brendan BeiserWith 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, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Maura Funchion Jaeger, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent

The X-Files GameWe examine The X-Files Game, which launched on the PC and later PS1 in 1998 - an FMV adventure in the world of The X-Files.Tony Black is joined by video game expert (and old X-Cast chum) Andrew Brooker to talk the game mechanics, story, design, features and answer the most important question... is it worth playing?Plus the Mailbag reveals listener thoughts on this divisive video game experience... HostTony BlackGuestAndrew BrookerProductionTony Black (Editor/Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Donna Pirkle (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Katja Hillebrandt (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Cortlan Waters Bartley (Patron), Malcolm Crang (Patron), Martha Payne (Patron), Delta 51 (Patron), Clarissa de Becker (Patr

The X-Cast Interviews... Steven Williams   Our supplemental episode this week invites on a very special guest in Steven Williams who played Mulder's second informant, Mr. X, during the second, third, fourth, fifth and ninth seasons of The X-Files.   Kurt North talks to Steven about playing the character, unpicking many scenes Mr X appeared in - from clashes with Mulder, meetings with the Smoking Man, and of course his death, while putting plenty of fan questions his way...    Host   Kurt North   Guest   Steven Williams Production Kurt North (Editor/Producer) Tony Black (Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Adam Silva (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Donna Pirkle (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Katja Hillebrandt (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (

The X-Quiz 2018 It's the third annual X-Files Quiz, this time hosted by Russ Hugo. Ten rounds of questions devoted to each season The X-Files, from specifically Seasons 10 and 11, with three teams in competition - all featuring Patrons of the show across the year! Who will reign supreme as the X-Champions 2018 - tune in, find out and test yourselves over your X-knowledge along the way, just remember... ...Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Host Russ Hugo Guests Cathy Glinski / Cortlan Waters Bartley / Deana Ferreri / Katie Doe / Malcolm Crang / Michelle Milbauer With thanks to Marlene Stemme FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES

3x24 'Talitha Cumi' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 concludes as Tony Black takes the hosting chair alongside returning X-Cast guest Darren Mooney to discuss the Season 3 finale... After a shooting in a fast-food restaurant leads to the shooter being healed by a man with the palm of his hand, Mulder and Scully are drawn into a hunt for the mysterious Jeremiah Smith. Meanwhile, the Cigarette-Smoking Man approaches Mulder's mother seeking something very important, perhaps to the fate of Mulder's entire quest... Host Tony Black Guest Darren Mooney Production Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Donna Pirkle (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Katja Hillebrandt (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Cortlan Waters Bartley (Patron), Malcolm Crang (P

Character Profile: Walter Skinner - Seasons 1-3 (Pt 2) Our supplemental episode this week is our first in-depth character profile, looking at a particular X-Files character at a point in the show - in this case Skinner in S1-S3. Sarah Blair hosts, alongside guests Paige Schector & Clara Cook, to discuss Skinner's best moments from these seasons, his loyalty to M&S, and just what did happen to Sharon Skinner? This is the second of a two-part episode filled with Skinman goodness.. Host Sarah Blair Guests Paige Schector / Clara Cook Production Tony Black (Editor/Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Adam Silva (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Cortlan Waters Bartley (Patron), Malcolm Crang (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Martha Payne (Patron), Delta 51 (P

X-Fest II: talking the show with organisers Jay & JC Paige Schector invites back onto the show the organisers & promoters of the upcoming X-Fest II in June next year - Jay Repsel & JC Costelli.   Not only do they discuss the show, with the lowdown on everything you can expect, but we EXCLUSIVELY reveal a guest from The X-Files, a star from the show, who will be making their first convention appearance *ever* at X-Fest II...   Host   Paige Schector   Guests   Jay Repsel & JC Costelli Production Tony Black (Editor/Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Donna Pirkle (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Katja Hillebrandt (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Cortlan Waters Bartley (Patron), Malcolm Crang (Patron), Martha Payne (Pat

3x23 'Wetwired' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 continues as Tony Black takes the hosting chair alongside returning X-Cast guest Darren Mooney to discuss this paranoid thriller... When a man kills his wife believing she was a mass murderer he had seen in news footage, Mulder & Scully investigate a pattern of deaths which could link to subliminal messaging in TV broadcasts. As Mulder falls deeper into conspiracy, Scully grows more paranoid that her partner may be secretly the enemy... Host Tony Black Guest Darren Mooney Production Tony Black (Editor/Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Adam Silva (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Donna Pirkle (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Katja Hillebrandt (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Cortlan Waters

Monsters of the Week: The Complete Critical Companion to The X-Files In an exclusive conversation, Darren Mooney talks to authors Zack Handlen & Todd Van Der Werff about their new book all about The X-Files...   Host   Darren Mooney   Guests   Todd Van Der Werff & Zack Handlen Production Darren Mooney (Editor/Producer), Tony Black (Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Donna Pirkle (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Katja Hillebrandt (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Cortlan Waters Bartley (Patron), Malcolm Crang (Patron), Martha Payne (Patron), Delta 51 (Patron), Clarissa de Becker (Patron), Maura Funchion Jaeger (Patron), Sarah Devicomte (Patron), Jeremy Daniels (Patron), Caredwen Foley (Patron), Daniela Marlitsis (Pat

3x22 'Quagmire' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside returning X-Cast guests Sarah Blair & Zach Moore to discuss this tasty comedy... After the gruesome death of a biologist near a lake in Georgia, Mulder and Scully head to investigate what Scully believes are alligator attacks and Mulder ascribes to Big Blue, the name of a mythical, Loch Ness-esque sea creature legend says lives in the lake... Host Carl Sweeney Guests Sarah Blair / Zach Moore Production Carl Sweeney (Editor/Producer) Tony Black (Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Adam Silva (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Donna Pirkle (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Katja Hillebrandt (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Cortlan Wate

Underappreciated Episodes in Season One Our supplemental episode this week is our first examination of what our X-Cast team consider the underappreciated episodes of the series, starting with Season 1. Sarah Blair hosts, alongside guests Russ Hugo & Paige Schector, to discuss three S1 episodes in particular: The Jersey Devil, Born Again & Roland. Will you end up looking at them differently by the end? Host Sarah Blair Guests Russ Hugo / Paige Schector  Production Tony Black (Editor/Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Adam Silva (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Cortlan Waters Bartley (Patron), Malcolm Crang (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Martha Payne (Patron), Delta 51 (Patron), Clarissa de Becker (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Maura Funchion Ja

3x21 'Avatar' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 continues as Sarah Blair takes the hosting chair alongside returning X-Cast guest Amy Walker to discuss this Skinner-centric episode... In the midst of a difficult divorce, Assistant Director Walter Skinner is embroiled in an unsavoury murder investigation when a prostitute turns up dead in his bed. Attempting to help protect their boss' reputation, Mulder & Scully are drawn into Skinner's personal life as a supernatural force begins to reveal itself as the cause of his deadly problem... Host Sarah Blair Guest Amy Walker Production Sarah Blair (Editor/Producer), Tony Black (Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Adam Silva (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Donna Pirkle (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Katja Hillebrandt (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (

Character Profile: Fox Mulder - Season 1 Our supplemental episode this week is our next in-depth character profile, looking at a particular X-Files character at a point in the show - in this case Mulder in S1. Paige Schector hosts, alongside guest Carl Sweeney, to discuss Mulder's best moments from the season, amongst much more... Host Paige Schector Guest Carl Sweeney Production Carl Sweeney (Editor/Producer), Tony Black (Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Adam Silva (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Cortlan Waters Bartley (Patron), Malcolm Crang (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Martha Payne (Patron), Delta 51 (Patron), Clarissa de Becker (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Maura Funchion Jaeger (Patron), Sarah Devicomte (Patron), Jeremy Daniels (Pat

3x20 'Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space'' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 continues as Paige Schector takes the hosting chair alongside returning X-Cast guest Kurt North to discuss this legendary Darin Morgan *bleepin* comedy... The mysterious abduction and return of an Air Force Pilot and the unsettling case of a teenage girl are brought to life by Scully when interviewed by celebrated author Jose Chung, but her recollections of a bizarre set of possibly alien encounters may not exactly be as they appear... Host Paige Schector aka Diana Lesky Guest Kurt North aka Reynard Muldrake Production Tony Black (Editor/Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Adam Silva (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Donna Pirkle (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Katja Hillebrandt (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), And

Character Profile: Walter Skinner - Seasons 1-3 (Pt 1) Our supplemental episode this week is our first in-depth character profile, looking at a particular X-Files character at a point in the show - in this case Skinner in S1-S3. Sarah Blair hosts, alongside guests Paige Schector & Clara Cook, to discuss Skinner's best moments from these seasons, his loyalty to M&S, and just what did happen to Sharon Skinner? This is the first of a two-part episode filled with Skinman goodness.. Host Sarah Blair Guests Paige Schector / Clara Cook Production Tony Black (Editor/Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Adam Silva (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Cortlan Waters Bartley (Patron), Malcolm Crang (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Martha Payne (Patron), Delta 51 (Pa

3x19 'Hell Money' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside returning X-Cast guest Darren Mooney to discuss this creepy Chinese mystery... When a man is burned alive inside a San Francisco crematorium, Mulder & Scully find themselves embroiled in an investigation deep in the Chinatown district of the city, and a deadly secret lottery being ran by the Triads which may involve the harvesting of human organs... Host Carl Sweeney Guest Darren Mooney Production Carl Sweeney (Editor/Producer), Tony Black (Editor/Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michelle Milbauer (Patron), Jenn Ferguson (Patron), Astrid Klosterkoetter (Patron), Naomi Miller (Patron), Adam Silva (Patron), Michael John Petty (Patron), Cathy Glinski (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Donna Pirkle (Patron), Michael Little (Patron), Katja Hillebrandt (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Cortlan