Synopsis
A network of podcasts about TV, movies and popular culture, made by us, for you...
Episodes
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231. SEASON 11 22: Skinner II (Kitten)
10/02/2018 Duration: 22minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Assistant Director Walter Sergei Skinner in 'Kitten'. With Tony Black AWOL, Carl Sweeney is joined by Sarah Blair to talk the Skinman. With Sarah being possibly Mitch Pileggi's biggest fan, expect geekery of the highest order! Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Carl & Sarah continue the discussion on 'Kitten' by talking about our favourite dynamic duo, Mulder & Scully...
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230. SEASON 11 21: Listener Mailbag V (Ghouli)
07/02/2018 Duration: 31minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by talking through listener feedback on 'Ghouli'. Carl Sweeney is joined by Chris Knowles to talk through what many of you made of James Wong's episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Tony Black and guest Sarah Blair talk AD Walter Skinner in 'Kitten'...
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229. Interview: Dr. Anne Simon (Science Advisor to The X-Files)
06/02/2018 Duration: 01h07minTHE X-CAST takes a break from our usual Season 11 coverage as we invite on a special guest - Dr. Anne Simon, science advisor to The X-Files. Tony Black talks to Dr. Simon about her book, The Real Science Behind The X-Files, her story credit on 'My Struggle II', her friendship with Chris Carter and she answers the Five Questions of X, amidst much more... Don't miss this chat guys! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Carl Sweeney & Chris Knowles talk listener feedback about 'Ghouli'...
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228. SEASON 11 20: James Wong (Ghouli)
05/02/2018 Duration: 25minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing James Wong, writer-director of 'Ghouli'. Tony Black is joined by Andrew Brooker to talk about Wong's historical output, what he achieves with this episode, and at the end have a quick chat about Brooker's charity challenge... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... In a break from our Season 11 coverage, Tony Black is joined by Dr. Anne Simon, science advisor to The X-Files, to discuss her long held involvement with the show...
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227. SEASON 11 19: Jackson van de Kamp & Ghouli (Ghouli)
04/02/2018 Duration: 23minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing the mysterious Jackson van de Kamp and the Ghouli monster in 'Ghouli'. Tony Black is joined by Andrew Brooker to talk about the intricacies of who Jackson is and how he connects to established mythology, their burning desire for a monster episode, and much more... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Brooker continue the discussion on 'Ghouli' by talking about writer-director James Wong...
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226. SEASON 11 18: Scully & Mulder V (Ghouli)
03/02/2018 Duration: 20minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Agents Scully & Mulder in 'Ghouli'. Tony Black is joined by Andrew Brooker to talk Gillian Anderson's brilliant acting, what they thought of the episode, and the *real* meaning behind the title... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Brooker continue the discussion on 'Ghouli' by talking about young Jackson van de Kamp aka William, and the Ghouli monster...
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225. Interview: William B. Davis (aka the Cigarette-Smoking Man)
02/02/2018 Duration: 16minTHE X-CAST takes a break from our usual Season 11 coverage as we invite on a very special guest - William B. Davis, aka the legendary Cigarette-Smoking Man. Tony Black talks to Mr Davis about the reaction to 'My Struggle III', how he continues to reinterpret his iconic character, his upcoming and historical theatre work, and a tease about the Season 11 finale... Don't miss this chat guys! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Tony is joined by Andrew Brooker to discuss Scully & Mulder in 'Ghouli'...
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224. SEASON 11 17: Listener Mailbag IV (The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat)
01/02/2018 Duration: 35minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by talking through listener feedback on 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'. Carl Sweeney is joined by Paige Schector to talk through what many of you made of Darin Morgan's episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage takes a slight halt as Tony Black interviews none other than William B. Davis, aka the Cigarette-Smoking Man...
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223. Interview: Brian Huskey (aka Reggie 'Something')
29/01/2018 Duration: 40minTHE X-CAST takes a break from our usual Season 11 coverage as we invite on a special guest - Brian Huskey, aka Reggie 'Something' Murgatroyd in S11's 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'. Tony Black talks to Brian about working with Darin Morgan, how he was recommended by Kumail Nanjiani, and about his roles in Veep and his own Comedy Central animated special... Don't miss this chat guys! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Carl Sweeney gets into listener feedback for 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'...
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222. SEASON 11 16: Darin Morgan & his Easter Eggs II (The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'
28/01/2018 Duration: 27minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing writer-director Darin Morgan and his easter eggs in 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'. Tony Black is joined by Carl Sweeney to talk about Alex Diakun, Bill Dow, the Trump Alien and Morgan's enduring legacy, plus much more! Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony exclusively interviews Brian Huskey, aka Reggie 'Something', about the making of 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'...
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221. SEASON 11 15: Reggie 'Something' & Dr. Thaddeus They (The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat)
27/01/2018 Duration: 23minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Reggie 'Something' & Dr. Thaddeus They in 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'. Tony Black is joined by Carl Sweeney to talk about alternate realities, mid-life crises' (Mulder's, not their own), and all those classic clips from X-Files of yore, plus much more! Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Carl continue the discussion on 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat' by talking about Darin Morgan himself and his Easter Eggs...
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220. SEASON 11 14: Foxy & Scullz IV (The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat)
26/01/2018 Duration: 24minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Agents Foxy & Scullz in 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'. Tony Black is joined by Carl Sweeney to talk about lost Twilight Zone episodes, David Duchovny's comic talents, Mulder's ego and a possible perfect way to end the entire show... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Carl continue the discussion on 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat' by talking about guest characters Reggie 'Something' & Dr. Thaddeus They...
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219. SEASON 11 13: Listener Mailbag III (Plus One)
23/01/2018 Duration: 36minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by talking through listener feedback on 'Plus One'. Carl Sweeney is joined by Tanya Hernandez to talk through what many of you made of Chris Carter's episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Tony Black is joined by Carl Sweeney to talk Mulder & Scully in the fourth episode, 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'...
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218. Interview: Karin Konoval (aka Judy & Chucky / Mrs Peacock)
22/01/2018 Duration: 42minTHE X-CAST takes a break from our usual Season 11 coverage as we invite on a very special guest - Karin Konoval, aka the legendary Mrs Peacock from 'Home' and most recently Judy/Little Judy & Chucky in S11's 'Plus One'. Carl Sweeney talks to Karin about playing these fascinating dual roles and a whole lot more... Don't miss this chat guys! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Carl returns alongside Tanya Hernandez to get into listener feedback for 'Plus One'...
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217. SEASON 11 12: Chris Carter & Kevin Hooks (Plus One)
21/01/2018 Duration: 22minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing the writer, Chris Carter & director, Kevin Hooks, of 'Plus One'. Tony Black is joined by Paige Schector to talk about his love for 'the best Wesley Snipes movie' Hooks directed, Carter's meditations on the nature of evil, and social commentary on mental illness, amongst much more... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Carl Sweeney is joined by Karin Konoval, the main guest star of 'Plus One', to discuss her role in the episode...
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216. SEASON 11 11: Judy & Chucky (Plus One)
20/01/2018 Duration: 19minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Judy & Chucky in 'Plus One'. Tony Black is joined by Paige Schector to talk about Karin Konoval's excellent performance, the 'monster of the week' story and how Tony has no idea quite what 'Dookie' is... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Paige continue the discussion on 'Plus One' by talking about writer Chris Carter & director Kevin Hooks...
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215. SEASON 11 10: Mulder & Scully III (Plus One)
19/01/2018 Duration: 19minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Mulder & Scully in 'Plus One'. Tony Black is joined by Paige Schector to talk about *that* bedroom scene, Chris Carter's dialogue and the fact Tony appears to be a much bigger 'shipper' than even he ever realised... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Paige continue the discussion on 'Plus One' by talking about Karin Konoval's performances as Judy & Chucky...
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214. SEASON 11 09: Listener Mailbag II (This)
18/01/2018 Duration: 30minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by talking through listener feedback on 'This'. Carl Sweeney is joined by Andrew Blaker to talk through what many of you made of Glen Morgan's episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Tony Black is joined by Paige Schector to talk Mulder & Scully in the third episode, 'Plus One'...
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213. The X-Files: Deep State (Mobile Game)
17/01/2018 Duration: 01h04minTHE X-CAST takes a brief break from Season 11 coverage to discuss the brand new mobile video game, The X-Files: Deep State. Tony Black is joined by Andrew Brooker to discuss the game, as well as Brooker taking the time to interview Creative Mobile producers of the game, Brandon & Elina, about what audiences can expect from this exciting new mobile experience... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES THE X-FILES: DEEP STATE WEBSITE Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Carl Sweeney hosts a listener mailbag special for 'This'...
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212. SEASON 11 08: Glen Morgan (This)
16/01/2018 Duration: 24minTHE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Glen Morgan, writer-director of 'This'. Carl Sweeney is again joined by Clara Cook to talk about Morgan's latest episode, his inspirations and beyond... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Before our Season 11 coverage continues, Tony Black is joined by Andrew Brooker to discuss brand new interactive mobile game The X-Files: Deep State, including an exclusive interview with the game developers...