The X-Cast: An X-Files Podcast

Spooky ScenesIn our latest Patron Roundtable, Marlene Stemme hosts a discussion about the spooky scenes from The X-Files. Timed initially for Halloween, Marlene is joined by Patrons Michelle Milbauer and in her first ever podcast recording, Annie Flowers, to chew over some of TXF's most terrifying moments...Host / EditorMarlene StemmeGuests Michelle Milbauer / Annie FlowersWith thanks to our Patro...

5x08 'Kitsunegari' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 5 continues as Tony Black takes the hosting chair alongside regular X-Cast contributor Darren Mooney as they discuss a really good bad sequel in Pusher II, aka 'Kitsunegari'...Host / EditorTony BlackGuestDarren MooneyWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Kloster...

5x07 'Emily' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 5 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside author and X-Files theorist Chris Knowles, as they discuss the seasonal mythology episode, the second of a curious two-parter, 'Emily'...Host / EditorCarl SweeneyGuestChris KnowlesWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Fergu...

5x06 'Christmas Carol' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 5 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside author and X-Files theorist Chris Knowles, as they discuss the seasonal mythology episode, the first of a curious two-parter, 'Christmas Carol'...Host / EditorCarl SweeneyGuestChris KnowlesWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kur...

5x05 'The Post-Modern Prometheus' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 5 continues as Marlene Stemme takes the hosting chair alongside esteemed X-Files science advisor, Dr. Anne Simon, as they discuss Chris Carter's legendary curio 'The Post-Modern Prometheus'...Host / EditorMarlene StemmeGuestDr. Anne SimonWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt...

Underrated Mulder & Scully ConversationsTaking a break from our Season 5 coverage, we present our 12th Patron Roundtable, hosted by Roundtable host and Patron, Marlene Stemme. She is joined by Patrons Caredwen Foley, Luke Winch & first time guest star Caleb Burnett to talk about conversations M&S have had over the years which may have been overlooked but might, just might, be quite underrated...Ho...

5x04 'Detour' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 5 continues as Tony Black takes the hosting chair alongside recurring X-Cast hosts Carl Sweeney & Sarah Blair as they discuss fan favourite monster thriller 'Detour'...PS: Stick around until after the end credits for this one...Host / EditorTony BlackGuestsCarl Sweeney / Sarah BlairWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milba...

5x03 'Unusual Suspects' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 5 continues as Sarah Blair takes the hosting chair alongside recurring X-Cast guest Darren Mooney, to discuss the 1989 set Lone Gunman showcase 'Unusual Suspects'...HostSarah BlairGuestDarren MooneyEditorTony BlackWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klost...

5x02 'Redux II' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 5 continues as Russ Hugo takes the hosting chair alongside recurring X-Cast guest Darren Mooney, to discuss part two of the ambitious S5 premiere, 'Redux II'...Host / EditorRuss HugoGuestDarren MooneyWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Mille...

5x01 'Redux' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 5 begins as Tony Black takes the hosting chair alongside recurring X-Cast guest Darren Mooney, to discuss part one of the ambitious S5 premiere, 'Redux'...Host / EditorTony BlackGuestDarren MooneyWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam...

Looking ahead to Season 5 and beyondTony Black updates briefly on airdates for Season 5, tantalises about Fight the Future, gives a Patreon update, and thanks a lot of guests, hosts and Patrons along the way...Host / EditorTony BlackWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael Jo...

4x24 'Gethsemane' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 concludes as Tony Black takes the hosting chair alongside recurring X-Cast guest Darren Mooney, to discuss the epic Season 4 finale, 'Gethsemane'...They also do a post-mortem on Season 4 as a whole, discuss their Top 3 and Bottom 3 episodes, and talk about what fans voted for theirs. Host / EditorTony BlackGuestDarren MooneyWith thanks...

4x23 'Demons' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside recurring X-Cast guest Clara Cook, to discuss the personal and psychological 'Demons'...Host / EditorCarl SweeneyGuestClara CookWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silv...

Shipping Mulder & Scully... againOur supplemental episode this week sees us delve once again into the shipper world around Mulder & Scully's relationship. Sarah Blair hosts, alongside guests Michelle Milbauer & Clara Cook, to talk about more examples of M&S in The X-Files... Host / EditorSarah BlairGuests Michelle Milbauer / Clara CookWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbaue...

4x22 'Elegy' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Clara Cook takes the hosting chair alongside recurring X-Cast guest and Patron, Andrew Blaker, to discuss the spooky mystery 'Elegy'...HostClara CookGuestAndrew BlakerEditorTony BlackWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Ad...

4x21 'Zero Sum' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Sarah Blair takes the hosting chair alongside occasional X-Cast guest Brandon Shea-Mutala to discuss the mythology Skinner-centric 'Zero Sum'...HostSarah BlairGuestBrandon Shea-MutalaEditorTony BlackWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoette...

X-Files Guest StarsWe take a break from our Season 4 coverage for our eleventh Patron Roundtable, hosted by Roundtable host and Patron, Marlene Stemme. She is joined by Patrons Michelle Milbauer & first time guest star Chandru Ravindran to talk about the legendary Guest Stars who have passed through X-Files legend over the decades...Host / EditorMarlene StemmeGuests Michelle Milbauer / Chandru Rav...

4x20 'Small Potatoes' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Sarah Blair takes the hosting chair alongside recurring X-Cast guest, Lauren Forry, to discuss the oft-controversial 'Small Potatoes'...Host / EditorSarah BlairGuestLauren ForryWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller,...

4x19 'Synchrony' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Zach Moore takes the hosting chair alongside occasional X-Cast guest Matt Latham to discuss the time-travel tale 'Synchrony'...HostZach MooreGuestMatt LathamEditorTony BlackWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Sil...

Ground Zero - Book AnalysisOur supplemental episode this week sees us delve into Kevin J. Anderson's tie-in X-Files novel, Ground Zero. Sarah Blair hosts, alongside guest and writer Kelechi Ehenulo, to discuss the book in detail, breaking down characters, themes and story...Host / EditorSarah BlairGuestKelechi EhenuloWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski,...

4x18 'Max' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside regular X-Cast guest Chris Knowles to discuss Season 4's part two of the two-part semi-mythology episode 'Max'...Host / EditorCarl SweeneyGuestChris KnowlesWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter...

No-Romo SpecialOur supplemental episode this week sees us delve into the controversial topic of Mulder & Scully's relationship. Kurt North hosts, alongside guests and Patrons, Marlene Stemme & Jenn Ferguson, to talk about how they are the opposite of 'Shippers' and their 'No-Romo' fandom of The X-Files. Host / EditorKurt NorthGuests Marlene Stemme / Jenn FergusonWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam C...

4x17 'Tempus Fugit' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside regular X-Cast guest Chris Knowles to discuss Season 4's part one of the two-part semi-mythology episode 'Tempus Fugit'...Host / EditorCarl SweeneyGuestChris KnowlesWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Ast...

Larry Musser talks 'Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space' & more...Our supplemental episode this week invites on a very special guest in Larry Musser, to discuss his role as Detective Manners and his copious other roles on The X-Files. That pair of *blankholes* Paige Schector & Kurt North talk to Larry about his roles, his process, his X-Fest appearance and much more... Hosts Paige Schector / Kurt North...

4x16 'Unrequited' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Paige Schector takes the hosting chair alongside regular X-Cast guest and Patron, Russell Hugo, to discuss Skinner-focused thriller 'Unrequited'...HostPaige SchectorGuest / EditorRussell HugoWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Nao...