Doggett & Reyes reunited! Our coverage of Season 8 takes a pause as The X-Cast celebrates a recent event hosted by The Companion which reunited Robert Patrick, Annabeth Gish & Frank Spotnitz for a special Doggett & Reyes focused roundtable discussion, plus fan Q&A. Hosts Tony Black, Sarah Blair & Kurt North discuss the event and some of their favourite moments, alongside exclusive clips of the roundtable discussion featuring Patrick, Gish & Spotnitz, and discuss The Compa...
Aug 03, 2022•42 min
8x13 'Per Manum'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as host Carl Sweeney is joined by co-host Kurt North & recurring guest Cortlan Waters Bartley, to discuss the thirteenth episode of season eight, 'Per Manum', and discuss your feedback... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Co-Host Kurt North Guest Cortlan Waters Bartley Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North / Sarah Blair Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on socia...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Tucker Smallwood talks The X-Files In this special supplemental episode, as part of a break from our Season 8 coverage, we invite on a very special guest in Tucker Smallwood, aka Sheriff Andy Taylor in Season 4's 'Home', in a conversation recorded in 2020. Russ Hugo sits down for a wide-ranging and challenging conversation about Tucker's career, life, and a great deal in between... Host / Editor Russ Hugo Special Guest Tucker Smallwood Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / ...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Commentary for 'Triangle'. Our coverage of Season 8 takes a brief hiatus as we present a special bonus commentary track for Season 6 episode 'Triangle', as host Tony Black is joined by Annie Flowers as they watch the episode and discuss it as they go - with lots of facts, reactions and thoughts along the way. So get the episode ready on your TV/laptop/device of choice, set the sound to low, and once Tony says GO, hit play and enjoy! Host / Editor Tony Black Guest Annie Flowers Show Producers Car...
Jul 12, 2022•57 min
8x12 'Medusa'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as host Kurt North is joined by recurring guest, scholar John Kenneth Muir, to discuss the twelfth episode of season eight, 'Medusa', and discuss your feedback... Host / Editor Kurt North Guest John Kenneth Muir Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North / Sarah Blair Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: Twitter: @TheX_Cast Facebook/Instagram: The X-Cas...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 19 min
8x11 'The Gift'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as host Kurt North is joined by brand new guest Ellie Butler, to discuss the eleventh episode of season eight, 'The Gift', and discuss your feedback. Plus! Ellie gets to answer the legendary 5 Questions of X... Host / Editor Kurt North Guest Ellie Butler Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North / Sarah Blair Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: Twit...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 36 min
8x10 'Badlaa'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as host Sarah Blair is joined by recurring guests Cathy Glinski & Michelle Milbauer, to discuss the tenth episode of season eight, 'Badlaa', and discuss your feedback... Host / Editor Sarah Blair Guests Cathy Glinski / Michelle Milbauer Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North / Sarah Blair Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: Twitter: @TheX_Cast ...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 14 min
8x09 'Salvage'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as guest host Clara Cook is joined by recurring guest, Annie Flowers, to discuss the ninth episode of season eight, 'Salvage', and discuss your feedback... Host Clara Cook Guest Annie Flowers Editor Sarah Blair Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North / Sarah Blair Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: Twitter: @TheX_Cast Facebook/Instagram: The X-Cas...
Jun 03, 2022•2 hr 10 min
8x08 'Surekill'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as guest host Annie Flowers is joined by recurring guest, Russ Hugo, to discuss the eighth episode of season eight, 'Surekill', and discuss your feedback... Host / Editor Annie Flowers Guest Russ Hugo Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North / Sarah Blair Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: Twitter: @TheX_Cast Facebook/Instagram: The X-Cast Support...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 41 min
8x07 'Via Negativa'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as host Kurt North is joined by recurring guest, X-Files writer, thinker and author Chris Knowles, to discuss the seventh episode of season eight, 'Via Negativa', and discuss your feedback... Host / Editor Kurt North Guest Chris Knowles Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North / Sarah Blair Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: Twitter: @TheX_Cas...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 52 min
8x06 'Redrum'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as host Kurt North is joined by guest and X-Cast creator, Tony Black, to discuss the sixth episode of season eight, 'Redrum', and discuss your feedback... Host / Editor Kurt North Guest / Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North / Sarah Blair Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: Twitter: @TheX_Cast Facebook/Instagram: The X-Cast Support the We Made Th...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min
8x05 'Invocation'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as guest host Russ Hugo is joined by guest and X-Files short story writer, author Jim Beard, to discuss the fifth episode of season eight, 'Invocation'... Host / Editor Russ Hugo Guest Jim Beard Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North / Sarah Blair Executive Producer Tony Black Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: Twitter: @TheX_Cast Facebook/Instagram: The X-Cast Support the...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 39 min
8x04 'Roadrunners'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as host Carl Sweeney is joined by co-host Sarah Blair and X-Cast creator Tony Black to discuss the fourth episode of season eight, 'Roadrunners', and to discuss your feedback... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Co-Host Sarah Blair Guest / Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North / Sarah Blair Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: Twitter: @TheX_Cast Fac...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 36 min
8x03 'Patience'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as host Carl Sweeney is joined by brand new guest Christopher Pilbeam to discuss the third episode of season eight, 'Patience', and to discuss your feedback. Plus! Christopher gets to answer the legendary 5 Questions of X... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Guest Christopher Pilbeam Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North / Sarah Blair Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cas...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min
8x02 'Without'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 continues as host Sarah Blair is joined by recurring guest Darren Mooney to discuss the second part of the season eight premiere, 'Without', and to discuss your feedback... Host / Editor Sarah Blair Guest Darren Mooney Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Kurt North Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: Twitter: @TheX_Cast Facebook/Instagram: The X-Cast Support the We...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Jeff Gulka talks The X-Files In this special supplemental episode, as part of our Season 8 coverage, we invite on a very special guest in Jeff Gulka, aka Gibson Praise, the key to everything in the X-Files. Cortlan Waters Bartley sits down for a conversation about Jeff's X-Files, and X-Fest, memories... Host Cortlan Waters Bartley Special Guest Jeff Gulka Editor / Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair / Kurt North Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/t...
Apr 12, 2022•41 min
8x01 'Within'- Episode Analysis Our coverage of Season 8 begins as host Sarah Blair is joined by co-hosts Kurt North & Carl Sweeney to discuss the first part of the season eight premiere, 'Within', and to discuss your feedback... Host / Editor Sarah Blair Co-Hosts Kurt North / Carl Sweeney Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair / Kurt North Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: Twitter: @TheX_Cast Facebook/Inst...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 29 min
At long last... The Davey Train has pulled into the station. Tony Black and Matt Latham--the world's foremost Davey Train expert--discuss at length the long-overlooked third X-Files spin-off series from the 90's. Running (almost) eight seasons, starring Nicholas Lea as Dave Krycek--brother of Alex--and Michael Puttonen as The Conductor (from 731), The Davey Train re-defined television and inspired much of what we watch today. With feedback from yourselves, join Tony & Latham for this Patron-...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Paper Hearts - Re-Run In between the downtime of seasons of The X-Cast, we're going to re-open some of our files and revive classic X-Cast discussions to enjoy all over again. Carl Sweeney introduces Kurt North's choice, alongside Sarah Blair, which is Carl's discussion with X-Files Season 11 staff writer Benjamin Van Allen on Season 4's 'Paper Hearts', which aired in June 2019. Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Special Guest Benjamin Van Allen Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair / Kurt North Sup...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Talitha Cumi - Re-Run In between the downtime of seasons of The X-Cast, we're going to re-open some of our files and revive classic X-Cast discussions to enjoy all over again. Kurt North introduces Sarah Blair's choice, alongside Carl Sweeney, which is Tony Black's discussion with Darren Mooney on Season 3's 'Talitha Cumi', which aired in November 2017. Re-recorded after losing the first file, do Tony & Darren do this well-known finale justice? Listen back and find out! Host / Editor / Execu...
Feb 25, 2022•2 hr 3 min
Patron Roundtable #24 In our latest Patron Roundtable discussion, host Carl Sweeney is joined by Patrons Katie Doe, Deana Ferreri & Jessica Miskelly, for an in-depth discussion in which they try to rank all eleven seasons of The X-Files... Host / Editor / Producer Carl Sweeney Guests Katie Doe / Deana Ferreri / Jessica Miskelly Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Sarah Blair / Kurt North Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patre...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 47 min
Triangle - Re-Run In between the downtime of seasons of The X-Cast, we're going to re-open some of our files and revive classic X-Cast discussions to enjoy all over again. Carl Sweeney introduces his choice, alongside Sarah Blair & Kurt North, which is Kurt's discussion with Paige Schector on Season 6's 'Triangle', which aired in December 2020. Has Kurt's theory about the events of this classic X-File stood the test of time? Listen back and find out! Host / Editor / Producer Kurt North Guest...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Antibodies (Kevin J. Anderson) In our latest Patron Roundtable discussion, host Sarah Blair is joined by X-Files anthology writer and acclaimed author Lauren Forry for a discussion about Kevin J. Anderson's classic X-Files novel, Antibodies... Host / Editor Sarah Blair Guest Lauren Forry Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair / Kurt North Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast ...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Patron Roundtable #23 In our latest Patron Roundtable discussion, host Russ Hugo is joined by Patrons Jessica Trevena & Si James, for a discussion across three continents about international X-Files fandom... Host / Editor Russ Hugo Guests Jessica Trevena / Si James Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair / Kurt North Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Follow X-Cast on social media: T...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Pilot - Re-Run In between the downtime of seasons of The X-Cast, we're going to re-open some of our files and revive classic X-Cast discussions to enjoy all over again. Tony Black introduces his discussion with guest Lee Howard, on the Pilot episode from November 2015. The second episode ever recorded and the first X-Cast episode about a specific episode, this was the show in its infancy. How did we find the Pilot episode when analysed? Listen back and find out! Host / Editor / Executive Produce...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Topps Comics #1 In this special episode, the first of a brand new semi-regular series, host Tony Black and recurring guest Darren Mooney begin their voyage through every issue of the classic 1990s run of Topps The X-Files comics. Here they discuss the first two stories, 'Do Not Open Until X-Mas' and 'A Disrememberance of Things Past'... Host / Editor / Executive Producer Tony Black Guest Darren Mooney Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair / Kurt North Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patre...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Interview: Glen Morgan In this special episode to conclude X-Files coverage in 2021, Tony Black, Carl Sweeney & Kurt North present their interview with legendary X-Files writer Glen Morgan at the Square Eyes TV Festival in Birmingham, UK, from early November 2021. The discussion focuses on 'Home' and the Millennium episode 'The Curse of Frank Black', but Glen provides an array of insights from working on both shows and far more beyond. Plus! Tony & Carl discuss The X-Cast in 2021 and wha...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Merry Christmas from The X-Cast! In this special festive episode, we present a script reading audio drama of the original shooting script for the Season 6 episode, 'How the Ghosts Stole Christmas'... Episode Produced and Edited by Tony Black Narrator Annie Flowers Starring Carl Sweeney as Fox Mulder Sarah Blair as Dana Scully Tony Black as Maurice and Paige Schector as Lyda Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair / Kurt North Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Support the ...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Season 7 Deep Dive w/ Chris Knowles Our coverage of Season 7 concludes as host Kurt North is joined by guest Chris Knowles to discuss Season 7 overall and the deeper themes and ideas of the season, in a broad deep dive discussion... Host / Editor Kurt North Guest Chris Knowles Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair / Kurt North Support The X-Cast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thexcast Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis W...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Season 7 - script to screen Our coverage of Season 7 begins to wrap up as hosts Carl Sweeney & Sarah Blair are joined by guest Cathy Glinski to discuss Season 7 overall and compare the broadcast episodes with Cathy's impressive collection of original draft scripts, and examine what changed from page to screen... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Co-Host Sarah Blair Guest Cathy Glinski Executive Producer Tony Black Show Producers Carl Sweeney / Sarah Blair / Kurt North Support The X-Cast on Patreon:...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 28 min
