The X-Cast: An X-Files Podcast

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, Marle...

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 Len...

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...

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 Grea...

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 Mil...

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 r...

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 Milba...

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, wha...

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...

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 M...

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 rememb...

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 Ciga...

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 Shar...

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 appear...

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 fa...

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 (Patro...

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 mythica...

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...

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' re...

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 (Edi...

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 a...

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 Shar...

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 be...

3x18 'Teso Dos Bichos' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 continues as Zach Moore takes the hosting chair alongside returning X-Cast guest Brandon Shea-Mutala to discuss this much maligned tale... Following an archaeological dig on sacred Indian ground, and the removal of Indian burial remains, Mulder & Scully investigate the strange death of the lead archaeologist who may have been kille...

Patron Roundtable #5   In our fifth Roundtable, inviting our illustrious Patrons on the show to discuss The X-Files, Tony Black hosts a discussion talking 25 of the greatest X-Files moments over 25 years.   Joined by Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe & Joselyn Rojas, all making their X-Cast debuts, Tony and his guests chew through some legendary scenes - Pusher's Russian Roulette climax, Skinner's 'pucker...