The X-Cast: An X-Files Podcast

Hybrid X-Files (2 of 2)We take a break from our Season 4 coverage for our tenth Patron Roundtable, hosted by Roundtable host and Patron, Marlene Stemme. She is joined by Patrons Katie Doe & Deana Ferreri to talk Hybrid X-Files - episodes which defy classification as specifically Mytharc or MOTW - in the second of a two-part, wide-ranging discussion, covering specifically themes and visuals here......

4x15 'Kaddish' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Russell Hugo takes the hosting chair alongside regular X-Cast guest Darren Mooney to discuss Jewish monster of the week episode 'Kaddish'...Host / EditorRussell HugoGuest Darren MooneyWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller,...

4x14 'Memento Mori' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Clara Cook takes the hosting chair alongside regular X-Cast guest and Patron, Jean Ferguson, to discuss the one shot Mytharc tale 'Memento Mori'...HostClara CookGuestJenn FergusonEditorTony BlackWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoette...

Movie Connections: Seasons 1 to 3Our supplemental episode this week sees us take a look at a movie comparison from the first three seasons of The X-Files. Carl Sweeney hosts, alongside guest Paige Schector, to discuss three episodes - Deep Throat, Our Town & Syzygy - but what movie will they pair them with? Host / EditorCarl SweeneyGuest Paige SchectorWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain,...

4x13 'Never Again' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Darren Mooney takes the hosting chair alongside guest & X-Cast Patron, Deana Ferreri, to discuss the fascinating, format-breaking and divisive 'Never Again'...HostDarren MooneyGuest Deana FerreriEditorTony BlackWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astri...

Hybrid X-Files (1 of 2)We take a break from our Season 4 coverage for our ninth Patron Roundtable, hosted by new regular Roundtable host and Patron, Marlene Stemme. She is joined by Patrons Adam Silva, Caredwen Foley & Maura Jaeger to talk Hybrid X-Files - episodes which defy classification as specifically Mytharc or MOTW - in the first of a two-part, wide-ranging discussion...Host / EditorMarlene...

4x12 'Leonard Betts' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 4 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside guest Andrew Blaker to talk the surprising 'Leonard Betts'...Host / EditorCarl SweeneyGuest Andrew BlakerWith thanks to our Patrons...Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Astrid Klosterkoetter, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Michael John...

X-Fest 2019: The BreakdownIn this special supplemental episode, we look back on the recent X-Fest 2019 event now the dust has settled on the weekend. Hosted by Tony Black, he talks to some of the X-Cast team who were present about their favourite moments, celebrity encounters and their experience of the event in general...Host / EditorTony BlackGuestsMarlene Stemme / Michelle Milbauer / Carl Sween...

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...

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 Silv...

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 Nor...

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...Ada...

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 M...

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, M...

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 & Mi...

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 / Edit...

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, M...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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, Don...

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, J...

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...

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...