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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

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 killed in a cat-like animal attack... Host Zach Moore Guest Brandon Shea-Mutala 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),

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 up and kiss my ass!' and Mulder singing Shaft, among many more!   Host   Tony Black   Guests   Deana Ferreri / Katie Doe / Joselyn Rojas 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), C

3x17 'Pusher' - 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 legendary game of cat and mouse... Following the capture of a notorious criminal named 'Pusher', which leads to the death of a cop during his escape, Mulder & Scully are drafted in by local police to help catch a killer who Mulder swiftly comes to believe can 'push' his will onto others, and who quickly comes to consider Mulder a 'worthy adversary' in a deadly game... 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), Andrew Brooker (Patron), Andrew Blaker (Patron), Isabelle Dubois (Patron), Deana Ferreri (Patron), Katie Doe (Patron), Cortlan Waters Bartley (Patron), Malcolm Crang (Patron), Marlene Stemme (Pat

3x16 'Apocrypha' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 continues as Darren Mooney takes the hosting chair alongside brand new X-Cast guest Christopher Irish, one of the brains behind The X-Files Lexicon, to discuss the second of this two-parter... With Alex Krycek now possessed by an alien entity, and partnered with Mulder on the search for the digital tape containing the Navajo alien intelligence files, they are drawn into the search for the same UFO the alien wants to get back to. Meanwhile, in the wake of Skinner's shooting, Scully attempts to find the culprit, who may also be Melissa's killer... Host Darren Mooney Guest Christopher Irish 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 (Patro

The X-Cast pays tribute to Burt Reynolds - 1936-2018 Following the sad passing of Burt Reynolds, aka 'Mr. Burt' from Chris Carter's bizarre Season 9 episode 'Improbable', Paige Schector & Marlene Stemme join forces to pay tribute to his long & varied career, and his contribution to The X-Files. Host Paige Schector Guest Marlene Stemme 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 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), Car

3x15 'Piper Maru' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 continues as Darren Mooney takes the hosting chair alongside brand new X-Cast guest Christopher Irish, one of the brains behind The X-Files Lexicon, to discuss the first of this two-parter... When a French diving team uncovers the wreck of a WW2 fighter plane, Mulder is placed on the hunt for a UFO as it becomes apparent an alien lifeform may have also been pulled to the surface. Meanwhile, Scully's anger at how the FBI are investigating her sister's murder puts Skinner in mortal danger... Darren also asks Chris the 5 Questions of X and we learn more about his role with the Lexicon... Host Darren Mooney Guest Christopher Irish 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),

3x14 'Grotesque' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 continues as Tony Black takes the hosting chair alongside returning X-Cast guest Zach Moore to discuss this dark look into the human psyche... Following the murder of an artists model, Mulder & Scully are drawn into a series of dark murders apparently committed by a demonic force. As Mulder faces a reunion with old Violent Crimes mentor Bill Paterson, Scully begins to worry her partner is growing too obsessed with catching the killer... Host Tony Black Guest Zach Moore 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

Interview with Frank Spotnitz - X-Files Producer (Seasons 2-IWTB) We are delighted to present the X-Cast interview with Frank Spotnitz, X-Files legend, writer & Executive Producer, in conversation with Tony Black. Frank discusses his career, his time working on The X-Files, plans for the movie franchise after Season 9, what he thinks of the revival seasons and where he sees the franchise going next, plus much more... Host Tony Black Guest Frank Spotnitz 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 Bartley (Patron), Malcolm Crang (Patron), Martha Payne (Patron), Delta 51 (Pat

Hour 1 of The X-Cast Live On September 1st 2018, Tony Black undertook a 24-hour live marathon podcast celebrating 25 years of The X-Files with a range of fellow podcasters and special celebrity guests, in order to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society and the fight against dementia. In this first hour, Tony is joined by Sarah Blair to talk about how the X-Cast Live will work and their memories of The X-Files over the years. To access the other 23 hours of The X-Cast Live, including exclusive interviews with X-Files writer/producer Glen Morgan, his wife actress/writer Kristen Cloke-Morgan, actress Karin Konoval, actor Scott Bellis, X-Files science advisor Dr. Anne Simon & IDW X-Files artist JJ Lendl, please subscribe and support The X-Cast at the $5 tier or above on Patreon here: patreon.com/thexcast Please find more information on the Alzheimer's Society and their work at: www.alzheimers.org.uk   Host Tony Black Guest Sarah Blair Production Tony Black (Editor/Executive Producer), Kurt North (Patron), Michel

Patron Roundtable #3: When did The X-Files 'Jump the Shark' & what would you change about the show? In this supplemental episode, Paige Schector hosts the third Patron-only Roundtable discussion answering the question - when did the show 'jump the shark'? Alongside new Patrons & guests Naomi Miller, Michael John Petty and Marlene Stemme, Paige talks both this topic and asks what would we change about The X-Files? Host Paige Schector Guests Naomi Miller / Michael John Petty / Marlene Stemme 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), Michael Little (Patron), Donna Pirkle (Patron), Katja Hillebrandt (Patron), Cortlan Waters Bartley (Patron), Malcolm Crang (Patron),

X-Files Top 10 Episodes: The Mythology Our supplemental episode this week is the first of our Top 10 episode lists, and for our first one we're going big - covering the X-Files Mythology. Carl Sweeney hosts, alongside guest Kurt North, to discuss what they consider to be the best of the best Mythology episodes of the show... Host Carl Sweeney Guest Kurt North 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 (Patron), Mich

3x14 'Syzygy' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 continues as Sarah Blair takes the hosting chair alongside returning X-Cast guest Lauren Forry to discuss the mystery of the horny beast... After the bizarre death of a high school student which may have been caused by two high school friends, Mulder & Scully discover a small town in the grip of an unusual cosmic alignment, which begins to alter their behaviour in weird and potentially fatal ways... Host Sarah Blair Guest Lauren Forry 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), 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), Clariss

Whirlwind - Book Analysis In this supplemental episode, host Sarah Blair and guest Baz Greenland look at Charles Grant's 1994 tie-in novel, Whirlwind... Serial killers come in all shapes and sizes, but this one is particularly puzzling.There's no pattern to the mutilated bodies that have been showing up in Albuquerque: both sexes, all races, ages, ethnic groups. There is no evidence of rape or ritual. Only one thing connects the victims. They were the victims of a natural disaster. One of the most unnatural natural disasters imaginable, leading to a most painful, most certain and most hideous death.... Host Sarah Blair Guest Baz Greenland 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), Cortl

3x12 'War of the Coprophages' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 3 continues as Clara Cook takes the hosting chair alongside returning X-Cast guest Matt Latham to discuss the next Darin Morgan comedy... The strange death of a bug exterminator in the small town of Miller's Grove coincides with Mulder spending his Saturday night UFO hunting in the area. When the local sheriff's department bring him in to consult, Mulder gets Scully on the phone as he begins to steadily uncover a strange case of weird townsfolk, mass hysteria and maybe cockroaches from another world... Host Clara Cook Guest Matt Latham 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), Malco