365. Schizogeny
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 13 min
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Summary
Host Carl Sweeney and guest Cathy Glinski delve into The X-Files Season 5 episode 'Schizogeny,' colloquially known as the 'Killer Trees' episode. They initially discuss Cathy's X-Files journey, including her favorite episodes, season, character, and a pivotal series moment. The conversation then transitions into a detailed analysis of 'Schizogeny,' exploring its polarizing reputation, strong atmospheric visuals, and narrative shortcomings, particularly its muddled ending involving child abuse, multiple personalities, and homicidal trees. They also touch upon character portrayals, legal inaccuracies, and a memorable, playful exchange between Mulder and Scully, concluding with diverse listener feedback.Episode description
5x09 'Schizogeny' - Episode Analysis
Our coverage of Season 5 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside long term X-Cast contributor, Patron and fan, Cathy Glinski, as they discuss the horrible tree episode, aka 'Schizogeny'...
They also pick through Cathy's X-Files history as she answers the vaunted 5 Questions of X...
Host / Editor
Carl Sweeney
Guest
Cathy Glinski
With thanks to our Patrons...
Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Mark O'Brien, Ana Afloarei, Kathryn Shellman, James Leggott, Stephanie Clark, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Sarah Ford.
Our coverage of Season 5 continues as Carl Sweeney takes the hosting chair alongside long term X-Cast contributor, Patron and fan, Cathy Glinski, as they discuss the horrible tree episode, aka 'Schizogeny'...
They also pick through Cathy's X-Files history as she answers the vaunted 5 Questions of X...
Host / Editor
Carl Sweeney
Guest
Cathy Glinski
With thanks to our Patrons...
Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Naomi Miller, Adam Silva, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, Donna Pirkle, Isabelle Dubois, Andrew Blaker, Cortlan Waters Bartley, Martha Payne, Delta 51, Clarissa de Becker, Sarah Devicomte, Jeremy Daniels, Caredwen Foley, Daniela Marlitsis, Justin Bernstein, Calla Dreams, Wanda Vincent, Karen McKenna, Michael Little, Luke Winch, Caleb Burnett, Chandru Ravindran, Mark O'Brien, Ana Afloarei, Kathryn Shellman, James Leggott, Stephanie Clark, Russell Hugo, Kelsey L Mayer, Sarah Ford.
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