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The X-Cast: An X-Files Podcast

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The Truth is In Here... Devoted X-Phile and podcast addict Tony Black, alongside a group of committed Philes, presents THE X-CAST: AN X-FILES PODCAST dedicated to exploring the series from its inception in 1993, up to the 2027 reboot and beyond. Supported by a legion of co-hosts and guests, Tony will be picking apart each X-File, exploring the stories, characters and of course monsters that made the show the seminal TV experience of the 1990's, and turned FBI Agents Fox Mulder & Dana Scully into iconic modern heroes. Go with them on the journey. Just remember one thing... TrustNo1 A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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239. Interview: Kristen Cloke-Morgan on 'Rm9sbg93zxjz'

THE X-CAST continues our Season 11 coverage as we invite on a special guest - Kristen Cloke-Morgan, one of the co-writers of 'Rm9sbg93zxjz' Tony Black talks to Kristen about co-writing the episode with Shannon Hamblin, her working dynamic with husband Glen Morgan who directed the episode, the process of writing and developing the story, and reflections on her on-screen X-Files appearance, her roles in Millennium and Space: Above and Beyond, and more... Don't miss this chat guys! Just remember......

Mar 06, 201858 min

238. SEASON 11 28: Shannon Hamblin & the Morgan's (Rm9sbg93zxjz)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing co-writers Kristen Cloke-Morgan & Shannon Hamblin, and director Glen Morgan. about their episode 'Rm9sbg93zxjz'. Carl Sweeney hosts and is joined by Sarah Blair--battling child and microphone issues--to discuss the creatives behind the episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Support The X-Cast on PATREON Next time... Tony Black returns to interview none other th...

Mar 05, 201828 min

237. SEASON 11 27: Scully VII (Rm9sbg93zxjz)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Dana Scully in 'Rm9sbg93zxjz'. Carl Sweeney hosts and is joined by Sarah Blair to talk about Scully's battle against machine forces in this episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Support The X-Cast on PATREON Next time... Carl will be back alongside Sarah to talk writers Shannon Hamblin & Kristen Cloke-Morgan, and director Glen Morgan, as our coverage of 'Rm9sb...

Mar 04, 201823 min

236. SEASON 11 26: Mulder VII (Rm9sbg93zxjz)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Fox Mulder of 'Rm9sbg93zxjz'. Carl Sweeney hosts and is joined by Sarah Blair to talk about Mulder's battle against machine forces in this episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Carl will be back alongside Sarah to talk Dana Scully as our coverage of 'Rm9sbg93zxjz' continues... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 03, 201826 min

235. Patron Roundtable #1: X-Files Fandom

THE X-CAST is delighted to present the first ever Patron Roundtable, discussing the world of X-Files Fandom. Sarah Blair is joined by Patrons Michelle Milbauer, Kurt North and Jenn Ferguson to discuss their own Fandom journeys, the days of AOL/Usenet chat rooms, where they see fandom and The X-Files going post-Season 11, and much more... To join them on a future Roundtable, as well as all other Patron perks and bonuses, all you need to do is pledge $10 a month on our Patreon page. You can find t...

Feb 22, 20181 hr 11 min

234. SEASON 11 25: Listener Mailbag VI (Kitten)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by talking through listener feedback on 'Kitten'. Carl Sweeney is joined by Clara Cook to talk through what many of you made of Gabe Rotter & Carol Banker's episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 201843 min

233. SEASON 11 24: Gabe Rotter & Carol Banker (Kitten)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing writer Gabe Rotter & director Carol Banker of 'Kitten'. With Tony Black AWOL, Carl Sweeney is joined by Sarah Blair to talk about these first time writers and directors on The X-Files... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Carl will be back alongside Clara Cook to get into the Listener Mailbag as our coverage of 'Kitten' concludes... Learn more about your ...

Feb 12, 201826 min

232. SEASON 11 23: Mulder & Scully VI (Kitten)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Agents Mulder & Scully in 'Kitten'. With Tony Black AWOL, Carl Sweeney is joined by Sarah Blair to talk our dynamic duo... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Carl & Sarah continue the discussion on 'Kitten' by talking about writer Gabe Rotter & director Carol Banker... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 11, 201826 min

231. SEASON 11 22: Skinner II (Kitten)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Assistant Director Walter Sergei Skinner in 'Kitten'. With Tony Black AWOL, Carl Sweeney is joined by Sarah Blair to talk the Skinman. With Sarah being possibly Mitch Pileggi's biggest fan, expect geekery of the highest order! Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Carl & Sarah continue the discussion on 'Kitten' by talking about our favourite dynamic duo, Mu...

Feb 10, 201824 min

230. SEASON 11 21: Listener Mailbag V (Ghouli)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by talking through listener feedback on 'Ghouli'. Carl Sweeney is joined by Chris Knowles to talk through what many of you made of James Wong's episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Tony Black and guest Sarah Blair talk AD Walter Skinner in 'Kitten'... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 07, 201834 min

229. Interview: Dr. Anne Simon (Science Advisor to The X-Files)

THE X-CAST takes a break from our usual Season 11 coverage as we invite on a special guest - Dr. Anne Simon, science advisor to The X-Files. Tony Black talks to Dr. Simon about her book, The Real Science Behind The X-Files, her story credit on 'My Struggle II', her friendship with Chris Carter and she answers the Five Questions of X, amidst much more... Don't miss this chat guys! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Carl Swee...

Feb 06, 20181 hr 9 min

228. SEASON 11 20: James Wong (Ghouli)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing James Wong, writer-director of 'Ghouli'. Tony Black is joined by Andrew Brooker to talk about Wong's historical output, what he achieves with this episode, and at the end have a quick chat about Brooker's charity challenge... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... In a break from our Season 11 coverage, Tony Black is joined by Dr. Anne Simon, science advisor to T...

Feb 05, 201828 min

227. SEASON 11 19: Jackson van de Kamp & Ghouli (Ghouli)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing the mysterious Jackson van de Kamp and the Ghouli monster in 'Ghouli'. Tony Black is joined by Andrew Brooker to talk about the intricacies of who Jackson is and how he connects to established mythology, their burning desire for a monster episode, and much more... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Brooker continue the discussion on 'Ghouli' by tal...

Feb 04, 201825 min

226. SEASON 11 18: Scully & Mulder V (Ghouli)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Agents Scully & Mulder in 'Ghouli'. Tony Black is joined by Andrew Brooker to talk Gillian Anderson's brilliant acting, what they thought of the episode, and the *real* meaning behind the title... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Brooker continue the discussion on 'Ghouli' by talking about young Jackson van de Kamp aka William, and the Ghouli...

Feb 03, 201823 min

225. Interview: William B. Davis (aka the Cigarette-Smoking Man)

THE X-CAST takes a break from our usual Season 11 coverage as we invite on a very special guest - William B. Davis, aka the legendary Cigarette-Smoking Man. Tony Black talks to Mr Davis about the reaction to 'My Struggle III', how he continues to reinterpret his iconic character, his upcoming and historical theatre work, and a tease about the Season 11 finale... Don't miss this chat guys! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as ...

Feb 02, 201818 min

224. SEASON 11 17: Listener Mailbag IV (The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by talking through listener feedback on 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'. Carl Sweeney is joined by Paige Schector to talk through what many of you made of Darin Morgan's episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage takes a slight halt as Tony Black interviews none other than William B. Davis, aka the Cigarette-Smoking Man... Learn more about your a...

Feb 01, 201838 min

223. Interview: Brian Huskey (aka Reggie 'Something')

THE X-CAST takes a break from our usual Season 11 coverage as we invite on a special guest - Brian Huskey, aka Reggie 'Something' Murgatroyd in S11's 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'. Tony Black talks to Brian about working with Darin Morgan, how he was recommended by Kumail Nanjiani, and about his roles in Veep and his own Comedy Central animated special... Don't miss this chat guys! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Carl...

Jan 29, 201843 min

222. SEASON 11 16: Darin Morgan & his Easter Eggs II (The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing writer-director Darin Morgan and his easter eggs in 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'. Tony Black is joined by Carl Sweeney to talk about Alex Diakun, Bill Dow, the Trump Alien and Morgan's enduring legacy, plus much more! Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony exclusively interviews Brian Huskey, aka Reggie 'Something', about the making of 'The Lost Art of F...

Jan 28, 201830 min

221. SEASON 11 15: Reggie 'Something' & Dr. Thaddeus They (The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Reggie 'Something' & Dr. Thaddeus They in 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'. Tony Black is joined by Carl Sweeney to talk about alternate realities, mid-life crises' (Mulder's, not their own), and all those classic clips from X-Files of yore, plus much more! Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Carl continue the discussion on 'The Lost Art of Fore...

Jan 27, 201825 min

220. SEASON 11 14: Foxy & Scullz IV (The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Agents Foxy & Scullz in 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'. Tony Black is joined by Carl Sweeney to talk about lost Twilight Zone episodes, David Duchovny's comic talents, Mulder's ego and a possible perfect way to end the entire show... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Carl continue the discussion on 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat' by talking...

Jan 26, 201827 min

219. SEASON 11 13: Listener Mailbag III (Plus One)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by talking through listener feedback on 'Plus One'. Carl Sweeney is joined by Tanya Hernandez to talk through what many of you made of Chris Carter's episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Tony Black is joined by Carl Sweeney to talk Mulder & Scully in the fourth episode, 'The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat'... Learn more about yo...

Jan 23, 201839 min

218. Interview: Karin Konoval (aka Judy & Chucky / Mrs Peacock)

THE X-CAST takes a break from our usual Season 11 coverage as we invite on a very special guest - Karin Konoval, aka the legendary Mrs Peacock from 'Home' and most recently Judy/Little Judy & Chucky in S11's 'Plus One'. Carl Sweeney talks to Karin about playing these fascinating dual roles and a whole lot more... Don't miss this chat guys! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Carl returns alongside Tanya Hernandez to get ...

Jan 22, 201845 min

217. SEASON 11 12: Chris Carter & Kevin Hooks (Plus One)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing the writer, Chris Carter & director, Kevin Hooks, of 'Plus One'. Tony Black is joined by Paige Schector to talk about his love for 'the best Wesley Snipes movie' Hooks directed, Carter's meditations on the nature of evil, and social commentary on mental illness, amongst much more... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Carl Sweeney is joined by Karin Konova...

Jan 21, 201824 min

216. SEASON 11 11: Judy & Chucky (Plus One)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Judy & Chucky in 'Plus One'. Tony Black is joined by Paige Schector to talk about Karin Konoval's excellent performance, the 'monster of the week' story and how Tony has no idea quite what 'Dookie' is... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Paige continue the discussion on 'Plus One' by talking about writer Chris Carter & director Kevin Hooks...

Jan 20, 201822 min

215. SEASON 11 10: Mulder & Scully III (Plus One)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Mulder & Scully in 'Plus One'. Tony Black is joined by Paige Schector to talk about *that* bedroom scene, Chris Carter's dialogue and the fact Tony appears to be a much bigger 'shipper' than even he ever realised... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Tony & Paige continue the discussion on 'Plus One' by talking about Karin Konoval's performances as Ju...

Jan 19, 201821 min

214. SEASON 11 09: Listener Mailbag II (This)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by talking through listener feedback on 'This'. Carl Sweeney is joined by Andrew Blaker to talk through what many of you made of Glen Morgan's episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Our Season 11 coverage continues as Tony Black is joined by Paige Schector to talk Mulder & Scully in the third episode, 'Plus One'... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Jan 18, 201832 min

213. The X-Files: Deep State (Mobile Game)

THE X-CAST takes a brief break from Season 11 coverage to discuss the brand new mobile video game, The X-Files: Deep State. Tony Black is joined by Andrew Brooker to discuss the game, as well as Brooker taking the time to interview Creative Mobile producers of the game, Brandon & Elina, about what audiences can expect from this exciting new mobile experience... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES THE X-FILES: DEEP STATE WEBSITE Next time... Our Season 11 cov...

Jan 17, 20181 hr 7 min

212. SEASON 11 08: Glen Morgan (This)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Glen Morgan, writer-director of 'This'. Carl Sweeney is again joined by Clara Cook to talk about Morgan's latest episode, his inspirations and beyond... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Before our Season 11 coverage continues, Tony Black is joined by Andrew Brooker to discuss brand new interactive mobile game The X-Files: Deep State, including an exclusive ...

Jan 16, 201827 min

211. SEASON 11 07: Langly, Erika & the Simulation (This)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Langly, Erika & the Simulation in 'This'. Carl Sweeney is again joined by Clara Cook to talk about the return of one of the Lone Gunmen, the series' dastardly new villain and the worrying technological innovation in the episode... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Carl and Clara return once more to continue coverage of Season 11's second episode, 'This',...

Jan 15, 201827 min

210. SEASON 11 06: Mulder & Scully II (This)

THE X-CAST continues our coverage of the brand new Season 11 of The X-Files, by discussing Mulder & Scully in 'This'. Carl Sweeney is again joined by Clara Cook to talk about the breakneck, thrilling journey our two heroes undertake... Listen in! Just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time... Carl and Clara return once more to begin coverage of Season 11's second episode, 'This', by talking Langly, Erika and the simulation... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Jan 14, 201825 min
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