The Bloom Files | Case Closed
This week, Mike (@AMikeBloomType) and Angela Bloom (@angpalaggi) conclude their coverage of "The X-Files."
Mar 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min
The Bloom Files
Mike and Angela Bloom open “The Bloom Files,” a podcast all about “The X-Files.” The iconic science fiction series is one of Angela’s favorite television experiences ever; Mike, meanwhile, has never seen an episode. That changes now as the Blooms travel throughout “The X-Files,” cherry picking best-of-the-best episodes across the series’ historic run.
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Episodes
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 9 Episodes 18 & 19: “Sunshine Days” & “The Truth”
This week, Mike (@AMikeBloomType) and Angela Bloom (@angpalaggi) finish off "The X-Files" season 9 with two very different episodes.
Feb 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 9 Episodes 16 & 17: “William” & “Release”
This week, Mike (@AMikeBloomType) and Angela Bloom (@angpalaggi) help close up some loose ends on "The X-Files" Season 9. "William" takes a final look at the titular baby, as an old face in a new form brings things to a heartbreaking conclusion. And that heartbreak continues in "Release," as the worlds of organized crime and speaking with the dead come together to finally bring closure to Doggett's son's death.
Feb 07, 2022•54 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 9 Episodes 9 & 10: “Provenance” & “Providence”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom get into a game-changing two-parter from "The X-Files" Season 9. "Provenance" and "Providence" bring the concept of ancient aliens back into the picture, as a new cult and prophecy further deepen the mystery behind baby William.
Jan 31, 2022•52 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 9 Episodes 6 & 15: “Trust No 1” & “Jump the Shark”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom watch two episodes of "The X-Files" Season 9. "Trust No 1" shines a light (and a shadow) on the NSA, while "Jump the Shark" brings back the Lone Gunmen after their canceled spin-off to send them, along with their new friends, off.
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 9 Episodes 1 & 2: “Nothing Important Happened Today I & II”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom begin the final season of The X-Files' original run with its opening two-parter in "Nothing Important Happened Today." While Mulder is gone, many mysteries remain, as some new antagonists are brought in to contend with the newest iteration of the X-Files team.
Jan 16, 2022•48 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 8 Episodes 20 & 21: “Essence” & “Existence”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom finish off season 8 with a double-header (and decapitator). "Essence" and "Existence" has Scully finally give birth, as a variety of heroes and villains rush to get to her before the others do.
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 8 Episodes 16 & 18: “Three Words” & “Vienen”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom get into the deliciously awkward pairing of Mulder and Doggett. In their own ways, "Three Words" and "Vienen" both tackle Mulder's tough re-introduction back to the basement, as Doggett's eyes become more open to the conspiracy around him.
Dec 27, 2021•59 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 8 Episodes 14 & 15: “This Is Not Happening” & “Deadalive”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom welcome Fox Mulder officially back to The X-Files! "This Is Not Happening" and "Deadalive" involve a number of alien abductees returning in poor health. It's a duo of episodes that introduce new faces--like Monica Reyes--and old, comatose faces, among them Mulder.
Dec 12, 2021•51 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 8 Episodes 5 & 13: “Invocation” & “Per Manum”
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 8 Episodes 5 & 13: “Invocation” & “Per Manum” The truth is out there. In here? Who knows. But we’re opening up “The Bloom Files” to find out. This week, Mike (@AMikeBloomType) and Angela Bloom (@angpalaggi) talk two very different, yet kid-focused, episodes of The X-Files season 8. […]
Dec 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 8 Episodes 1 & 2: “Within” & “Without”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom begin The X-Files season 8 and the era of John Doggett. "Within" and "Without" introduce the hardline new face to the show, as the mystery of Mulder's disappearance picks up literally hours after where the last season ended.
Nov 28, 2021•46 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 7 Episode 22: “Requiem”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom close out The X-Files season 7, and a major era of the show.
Nov 14, 2021•39 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 7 Episodes 19 & 20: “Hollywood A.D.” & “Fight Club”
This week on The Bloom Files, Mike and Angela Bloom talk two star-studded episodes of The X-Files season 7. "Hollywood A.D." has a rather dark X-File shrouded in over the top Hollywood farce. And that farce continues into "Fight Club," as two Kathy Griffins lead the way in a confusing, violent, and loud episode.
Nov 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 7 Episodes 15 & 17: “En Ami” & “all things”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom go from spooky to Scully as they continue through The X-Files season 7. "En Ami" has the Cigarette Smoking Man going on his first adventure with Scully, though naturally, things are not as they seem. And Gillian Anderson gets behind the camera and the pen for "all things," as the show gives its take on holistic medicine and faith healing.
Oct 31, 2021•53 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 7 Episodes 12 & 13: “X-Cops” & “First Person Shooter”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom talk cops and computer graphics in two very different X-Files episodes.
Oct 24, 2021•55 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 7 Episodes 10 & 11: “Sein Und Zeit” & “Closure”
This week omon The Bloom Files, Mike and Angela Bloom get some literal and metaphorical closure on all things Samantha.
Oct 17, 2021•56 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 7 Episodes 3 & 8: “Hungry” & “The Amazing Maleeni”
This week on The Bloom Files, Mike and Angela Bloom take a bite into the magic of The X-Files season 7. By popular demand, they go back to discuss "Hungry," an episode with a sympathetic antagonist and some very bad names. Then, we've got magic to do with "The Amazing Maleeni."
Oct 10, 2021•57 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 7 Episodes 4 & 6: “Millennium” & “The Goldberg Variation”
This week on The Bloom Files, Mike and Angela Bloom get into two episodes of The X-Files that actually have very little to do with Mulder and Scully.
Oct 03, 2021•55 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 7 Episodes 1 & 2: “The Sixth Extinction” & “The Sixth Extinction II: Amor Fati”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom begin their coverage of The X-Files season 7 with the two-part "Sixth Extinction" saga. It's a duology that takes Mulder and Scully from the beach to Pleasantville, as the show follows up on loose ends from both the season 6 finale and beyond.
Sep 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 6 Episodes 21 & 22: “Field Trip” & “Biogenesis”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom dig into the last two episodes of The X-Files season 6. First, Mulder and Scully take a "Field Trip" with some familiar (and gooey) faces. Then, the season wraps up in "Biogenesis," the first episode in a three-part arc that takes us back to the beginning for some earth-shattering revelations
Sep 19, 2021•54 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 6 Episodes 14 & 15: “Monday” & “Arcadia”
This week on The Bloom Files, Mike and Angela Bloom get into bank trips and suburbia as they discuss two more episodes of The X-Files season 6. First, "Monday" has our heroes reliving one bad day over and over again full of water and blood.
Sep 12, 2021•52 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 6 Episodes 13 & 19: “Agua Mala” & “The Unnatural”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom take a water break from a grueling batting practice as they discuss two more episodes of The X-Files season 6. First, a trip in the middle of a hurricane turns salty in "Agua Mala." Then, it's time for another tale of Arthur Dales (though a different version of him) in "The Unnatural."
Aug 29, 2021•53 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 6 Episodes 11 & 12: “Two Fathers” & “One Son”
This week on The Bloom Files, Mike and Angela Bloom bid adieu to green blood as they discuss the two-part arc of "Two Fathers" and "One Son."
Aug 23, 2021•50 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 6 Episodes 6 & 8: “How The Ghosts Stole Christmas” & “The Rain King”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom get into the Kansas rain and mental pain in The X-Files season 6. First, Ed Asner and Lily Tomlin provide a hauntingly good holiday season in "How the Ghosts Stole Christmas." Then, it's your typical unrequited love story with a man who controls the weather in "The Rain King."
Aug 15, 2021•59 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 6 Episodes 4 & 5: “Dreamland” & “Dreamland II”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom get into The X-Files' take on Freaky Friday. They discuss the two-part "Dreamland," including a memorably sleazy performance from Michael McKean, some comedy gold, and a confusing ending.
Aug 08, 2021•50 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 6 Episodes 2 & 3: “Drive” & “Triangle”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom talk all things land and sea on The X-Files. First, they talk about when Gilligan met Cranston in the pulse-pounding (and bursting) "Drive." Then, they experience a blast from the past as they track down the tracking shot-filled "Triangle."
Aug 01, 2021•57 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Fight the Future & Season 6 Episode 1: “The Beginning”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom talk all things X-Files on the big and small screen. First, they tackle the feature film "The X-Files: Fight the Future," a sprawling movie debut for Mulder and Scully. Then, they bring things back to TV to cover the season 6 premiere "The Beginning."
Jul 25, 2021•56 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 5 Episode 20: “The End”
This week on The Bloom Files, Mike and Angela Bloom see everything go up in smoke for the X-Files in the season 5 finale "The End." A close encounter with a gifted kid brings some new characters into focus, as well as some old faces back into the fray.
Jul 18, 2021•46 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 5 Episodes 10 & 15: “Chinga” & “Travelers”
This week, Mike and Angela Bloom take a deep dive into two very different episodes of "The X-Files" centered around witch hunts.
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min
The Bloom Files | The X-Files Season 5 Episodes 13 & 14: “Patient X” & “The Red and the Black”
This week on The Bloom Files, Mike and Angela Bloom get into an oily, faceless extravaganza in The X-Files.
Jul 04, 2021•55 min
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