6x08 'The Rain King' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 6 continues as host Sarah Blair is joined by guest Cortlan Waters Bartley to discuss the eighth episode of season six, 'The Rain King', and chew over your feedback in the bargain. Plus! Cortlan answers the classic 5 Questions of X... Host / Editor Sarah Blair Guest Cortlan Waters Bartley Executive Producer Tony Black Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patre...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 39 min
6x07 'Terms of Endearment' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 6 continues as host Kurt North is joined by co-hosts Carl Sweeney & Sarah Blair to discuss the seventh episode of season six, 'Terms of Endearment', and chew over your feedback in the bargain... Host / Editor Kurt North Co-Hosts Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair Executive Producer Tony Black With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Dash Rendar, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, ...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 26 min
6x06 'How the Ghosts Stole Christmas' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 6 continues as host Marlene Stemme is joined by recurring guest Paige Schector to discuss the sixth episode of season six, 'How the Ghosts Stole Christmas', and chew over your feedback in the bargain... Host / Editor Marlene Stemme Guest Paige Schector Executive Producer Tony Black With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Dash Rendar, Cathy Glinski, Kurt Nor...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 42 min
6x05 'Dreamland II' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 6 continues as host Sarah Blair is joined by recurring guest Andrew Blaker to discuss the fifth episode of season six, part two of 'Dreamland', and chew over your feedback in the bargain... Host / Editor Sarah Blair Guest Andrew Blaker Executive Producer Tony Black With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Adam Silva, Marlene Stemme, D...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 18 min
6x04 'Dreamland I' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 6 continues as host Sarah Blair is joined by recurring guest Andrew Blaker to discuss the fourth episode of season six, part one of 'Dreamland', and chew over your feedback in the bargain... Host / Editor Sarah Blair Guest Andrew Blaker Executive Producer Tony Black With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Adam Silva, Marlene Stemme, D...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Welcome back to THE X-CAST... In this supplemental episode, timed to coincide with our coverage of Triangle, host Carl Sweeney is joined by Patron and Roundtable host, Marlene Stemme, to discuss the connections between The X-Files and the late, great, master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Guest Marlene Stemme Executive Producer Tony Black With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Je...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 28 min
6x03 'Triangle' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 6 continues as host Kurt North is joined by recurring guest Paige Schector to discuss the third episode of season six, 'Triangle', and chew over your feedback in the bargain... Host / Editor Kurt North Guest Paige Schector Executive Producer Tony Black Don’t forget, Patrons now have access to our Patron-only commentary track for ‘Triangle’ too with Tony Black & Annie Afloarei if you want even more coverage of this episode. https://www...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 30 min
6x02 'Drive' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 6 continues as guest hosts Zach Moore & Brandon Shea-Mutala join forces to discuss the second episode of season six, 'Drive', and chew over your feedback in the bargain... Guest Host Zach Moore Guest Co-Host Brandon Shea-Mutala Executive Producer / Editor Tony Black With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Adam Silva, Marlene Stemme, Dea...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min
6x01 'The Beginning' - Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 6 begins as new X-Cast show-runners Carl Sweeney, Sarah Blair & Kurt North join forces to discuss the sixth season premiere, 'The Beginning'... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Co-Hosts Sarah Blair / Kurt North Executive Producer Tony Black With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Adam Silva, Marlene Stemme, Deana Ferreri, Katie Doe, S...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 33 min
The X-Cast is 500 episodes and five years old! Join us for a three-hour X-travaganza celebration hosted by Tony Black, alongside guests Carl Sweeney, Sarah Blair, Kurt North & Cathy Glinski, as we celebrate this signature birthday. The gang discuss their X-Cast journey, what they love about the show, what they think it means to X-Files fandom, and share stories about their favourite episodes and moments from the podcast. They also 'break' (as writers) what they would do for a 'My Struggle V'...
Nov 15, 2020•3 hr 8 min
Something special this week, guys... a sneak peek at what you can get as an X-Cast Patron. First released to Patrons on July 1st, 2018, this is a commentary track for The X-Files 'Pilot' episode, in which hosts Sarah Blair & Carl Sweeney watch the episode and discuss it as they go - with lots of facts, reactions and thoughts along the way. Patrons have access to a range of commentary tracks including watch alongs with Deep Throat, Babylon, X-Cops, Quagmire, Milagro and many more, not to ment...
Nov 06, 2020•55 min
Welcome back to the latest episode of THE X-CAST... In our latest Patron Roundtable episode, join your host Marlene Stemme and guests Caredwen Foley, Cathy Glinski & Annie Flowers for a wide-ranging discussion about fan fiction in The X-Files... Host / Editor Marlene Stemme Guests Caredwen Foley / Cathy Glinski / Annie Flowers With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Adam Silva, Marlene Stem...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 42 min
Welcome back to the latest episode of THE X-CAST... In this special update episode, host Tony Black and co-host Carl Sweeney touch base on several pieces of X-Files related business: - What they think of the new The Official Archives book. - The news about the Albuquerque spin-off series, and what it means for the franchise. - What's coming for the rest of 2020 into 2021 for The X-Cast, including the live 500th episode series, Patron specials, and Season 6 coverage... Host / Editor Tony Black Co...
Sep 30, 2020•46 min
Welcome back to the latest episode of THE X-CAST... Carl Sweeney, in this special episode, invites to the show Paul Terry, author of brand new tome The X-Files: The Official Archives, to discuss the book in detail. You can purchase The Official Archives from Abrams now: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/x-files-the-official-archives_9781419735172/ Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Guest Paul Terry With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cat...
Sep 16, 2020•59 min
Fight the Future Minute Bonus: Audience Mailbag & Goodbye! Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In a special bonus episode following the last minute of the movie, host Tony Black and co-hosts Sarah Blair & Carl Sweeney discuss audience feedback about the film, how they feel about the movie at the end of this journey, how they feel the FTF Minute project went, and what to look forward to going forward on The X-Ca...
Aug 24, 2020•51 min
Fight the Future Minute #114: Desert Domes. Stop. End Credits. Stop. Please Advise. Stop. Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and fourteen, the last minute of the movie, host Tony Black and co-hosts Carl Sweeney & Sarah Blair discuss the final shot of the film and the end credits... Host / Editor Tony Black Co-Hosts Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Miche...
Aug 23, 2020•29 min
Fight the Future Minute #113: One Man Alone Cannot... Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and thirteen, host Tony Black and co-hosts Sarah Blair & Carl Sweeney continue to discuss the Smoking Man's arrival in Tunisia, as Conrad Strughold enters the picture... Host / Editor Tony Black Co-Hosts Sarah Blair / Carl Sweeney With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando...
Aug 22, 2020•25 min
Fight the Future Minute #112: Foum Tataouine Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and twelve, host Tony Black and co-hosts Carl Sweeney & Sarah Blair discuss the Smoking Man's arrival in Tunisia... Host / Editor Tony Black Co-Hosts Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Fergu...
Aug 21, 2020•18 min
Fight the Future Minute #111: Go Be A Doctor Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and eleven, host Tony Black and guest Caredwen Foley continue to discuss Mulder's conversation with Scully in the Washington park... Host / Editor Tony Black Guest Caredwen Foley With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguso...
Aug 20, 2020•27 min
Fight the Future Minute #110: Howard Dimsdale Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and ten, host Tony Black and guest Caredwen Foley discuss Mulder's conversation with Scully in the Washington park... Host / Editor Tony Black Guest Caredwen Foley With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Adam Silva,...
Aug 19, 2020•19 min
Fight the Future Minute #109: Hard Evidence Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and nine, host Tony Black and guest Caredwen Foley continue to discuss the final cover up across the country as Scully reports to OPR... Host / Editor Tony Black Guest Caredwen Foley With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferg...
Aug 18, 2020•24 min
Fight the Future Minute #108: The Cover Up Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and eight, host Tony Black and guest Caredwen Foley discuss the final cover up across the country as Scully reports to OPR... Host / Editor Tony Black Guest Caredwen Foley With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguson, Adam S...
Aug 17, 2020•22 min
Fight the Future Minute #107: The Crater Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and seven, host Carl Sweeney and guest Marlene Stemme continue to discuss Mulder & Scully, on the surface of the ice, as we pull away... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Guest Marlene Stemme With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn F...
Aug 16, 2020•25 min
Fight the Future Minute #106: Scully, You Gotta See This! Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and six, host Carl Sweeney and guest Marlene Stemme continue to discuss Mulder & Scully, on the surface of the ice, as the alien spacecraft reveals itself... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Guest Marlene Stemme With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dre...
Aug 15, 2020•21 min
Fight the Future Minute #105: Breaking the Ice Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and five, host Carl Sweeney and guest Marlene Stemme continue to discuss Mulder & Scully's desperate climb out of the alien spacecraft, as they reach the surface... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Guest Marlene Stemme With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams,...
Aug 14, 2020•18 min
Fight the Future Minute #104: Reaching the Surface Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and four, host Carl Sweeney and guest Marlene Stemme continue to discuss Mulder & Scully's desperate climb out of the alien spacecraft, as they begin to reach the surface... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Guest Marlene Stemme With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, ...
Aug 13, 2020•17 min
Fight the Future Minute #103: Into the Vent Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and three, host Marlene Stemme and guest Michelle Milbauer continue to discuss Mulder & Scully's desperate climb out of the alien spacecraft, as the EBE approaches... Host / Editor Marlene Stemme Guest Michelle Milbauer With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dre...
Aug 12, 2020•24 min
Fight the Future Minute #102: E.B.E. & C.P.R. Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and two, host Marlene Stemme and guest Michelle Milbauer continue to discuss Mulder & Scully's desperate climb out of the alien spacecraft, as the EBE approaches... Host / Editor Marlene Stemme Guest Michelle Milbauer With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla...
Aug 11, 2020•21 min
Fight the Future Minute #101: Grab the Vent! Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred and one, host Marlene Stemme and guest Michelle Milbauer continue to discuss Mulder & Scully's desperate climb out of the alien spacecraft... Host / Editor Marlene Stemme Guest Michelle Milbauer With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt...
Aug 10, 2020•16 min
Fight the Future Minute #100: The Climb Welcome to our detailed coverage of The X-Files: Fight the Future, unpacking the 1998 movie one minute at a time! In minute one hundred, host Marlene Stemme and guest Michelle Milbauer discuss Mulder & Scully's desperate climb out of the alien spacecraft... Host / Editor Marlene Stemme Guest Cortlan Waters Bartley With thanks to our Patrons: Adam Chamberlain, Michelle Milbauer, Ferdinando Bianchini, Calla Dreams, Cathy Glinski, Kurt North, Jenn Ferguso...
Aug 09, 2020•22 min
