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The X-Files Chat Room Podcast

Two best friends rewatch The X-Files and have discussions based on watching as a kid vs. watching as adults. We cover things popular at the time of the original air date, which include headlines, music, movies and more.We also dissect the moments in the show that were most meaningful to us. As well as episodes that didn't sit right with us then and may not sit right with us now. We hope you join us!

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Episodes

Tooms (S1 Episode 21)

Forget about hunting moose. Cross your fingers and consider trading in your root beer for iced tea. Join us as we travel back to January 1995 and discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S1 EP21, Tooms! Mulder and Scully continue their investigation of serial killer, Euguene Victor Tooms, after he’s released from custody against Mulder’s wishes. As Scully deals with some push-back from the FBI, Mulder is determined to apprehend the suspect on crimes dating back to 1903. This episode was written b...

Jun 21, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 74

Roadrunners (S8 Episode 4)

Beware of the banana slug! Watch your back (literally), and stay away from Roadrunner Bus Lines! Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S8 EP4, Roadrunners! When Scully goes solo to investigate a bizarre murder in rural Utah, she finds herself trapped in a location surrounded by cultists who prey on strangers. After she goes missing, Doggett tries to locate her with the help of local law enforcement and his recent knowledge of past X-Files cases. This episode was written by Vince ...

Jun 12, 20241 hr 37 minEp. 73

Audrey Pauley (S9 Episode11)

A wicked car crash, a floating hospital, and a homicidal doctor. What could possibly go wrong? Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S9 EP11, Audrey Pauley! After Reyes is injured in a car accident, she falls into a coma and wakes up in a hospital mysteriously located in the mind of a patient aide named Audrey Pauley. While Scully believes Reyes will never recover, Doggett does everything he can to bring her back. This episode is written by Steve Maeda and directed by Kim Manners...

Jun 05, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 72

The Lost Art Of Forehead Sweat (S11 Episode 4)

Put down your Dr. Wuzzle Book and lawn darts. We’re going “squatchin!” Join us as we discuss our top 5 moments from S11 EP4, The Lost Art Of Forehead Sweat. “Foxy and Skulls” are drawn into a case where the Mandela Effect takes center stage when they encounter a man named Reggie, who claims to be the originator of the X-Files. This episode was written and directed by Darin Morgan. Do you have any X-Files related theories, stories, key points or podcast feedback? Please email us at TheXFilesChatR...

May 30, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 71

Je Souhaite (S7 Episode 21)

We’re going on a magic carpet ride and wish we were cool like the Fonz! Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S7 EP21, Je Souhaite! Mulder and Scully investigate a case that leads them to a mysterious woman who claims to be a 500-year-old Djinn. After Mulder releases her, he’s granted three wishes of his own. This episode was written and directed by Vince Gilligan. Do you have any X-Files-related theories, stories, key points, or podcast feedback? Please email us at TheXFilesChat...

May 22, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 70

Ice (S1 Episode 8)

Bring your mittens and paranoia as we head to the top of the world! Join us this week as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S1 EP 8, Ice! After viewing a disturbing video transmission sent by a member of the Artic Ice Core Project, Mulder and Scully join up with a group of scientists to investigate what happened to a team of geophysicists stationed at an isolated Alaskan outpost. This episode was written by Glen Morgan and James Wong. Directed by David Nutter. Do you have any X-Files rel...

May 15, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 69

John Doe (S9 Episode 7)

Let’s go back to 2002! Join us as we revisit the adventures of the one they call, “Señor un zapato” and discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S9 EP7, John Doe! Agent Doggett finds himself in Mexico with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. While he searches for answers, he teams up with a couple of shady locals who know the truth behind his sudden memory loss. Meanwhile, Skinner, Scully, and Reyes do their best to bring Doggett home. This episode was written by Vince Gilligan and ...

May 08, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 68

Pusher (S3 Episode 17)

Jessica and Dini travel back to February 23, 1996 - where cerulean blue and whammies are all the rage! Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S3 EP17, Pusher! When Mulder and Scully investigate the mysterious death of a police officer, they piece together clues left behind by a contract killer named Robert Patrick Modell, who calls himself “Pusher” because of his apparent ability to talk his victims into killing themselves. This episode was written by Vince Gilligan and directed b...

May 01, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 67

Demons (S4 Episode 23)

Jessica and Dini travel back to May 11, 1997! Join us, little spies, as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S4 Ep23, Demons! Ketamine not included. After Mulder wakes up in a motel room with no recollection of where he’s been, he contacts Scully admitting he’s covered in blood that’s not his own. Local law enforcement believes he’s the main suspect in a double homicide. As Mulder struggles to find answers while experiencing debilitating flashbacks from his childhood, Scully goes on a miss...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 66

En Ami (S7 Episode15)

Jessica and Dini travel back to March 19, 2000! Buckle up for the road trip from hell! Join us as we discuss our top 5 moments from S7 EP15, En Ami! When a terminally ill young boy in Virginia claims he was healed by angels, Mulder and Scully receive anonymous tips about the case. After Scully speaks to the boy and his family, she discovers CSM is behind the tips and the child’s miraculous recovery. CSM then convinces Scully to go on a road trip with him, claiming he wants her to inherit the sci...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 38 minEp. 65

Hollywood A.D. (S7 Episode 19)

Jessica and Dini travel back to April 30, 2000! Grab yourself a tofurkey sandwich and join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S7 EP19, Hollywood A.D.! When Skinner’s old college buddy, a screenwriter named Wayne Federman, comes to D.C. to observe Mulder and Scully’s investigative procedures for an upcoming film, he witnesses a paranormal event while tagging along on a case involving a senior member of the Catholic Church, a former “yippie” who claims to be Jesus Christ, and a myste...

Feb 07, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 64

Fallen Angel (S1 Episode 10)

Jessica and Dini travel back to November 19, 1993! It’s like the Roswell cover-up all over again! Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S1 EP10, Fallen Angel! After Deep Throat tips Mulder off about a UFO crash near Townsend, Wisconsin, Mulder ventures out on his own to investigate and eventually gets apprehended by the military. While in lockup, he meets a fellow detainee: a UFO enthusiast and conspiracy theorist named Max Fenig. When Scully joins Mulder on the case, they work t...

Jan 31, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 63

Memento Mori (S4 Episode 14)

Jessica and Dini travel back to February 9, 1997! Pick out something black and sexy and prepare to do some funky poaching. Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S4 EP14, Memento Mori! After Scully reveals her cancer diagnosis to Mulder, they revisit an old case involving multiple women, purported abductees, who’ve developed similar symptoms after having a metal implant removed from the base of their necks. When Scully meets with the remaining survivor, Penny Northern, she decides...

Jan 24, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 62

The Calusari (S2 Episode 21)

Jessica and Dini travel back to April 14, 1995! Ghosties and beasties and twins, oh my! Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S2 EP21, The Calusari! When Mulder and Scully investigate the accidental death of a two-year-old named Teddy Holvey, Mulder suspects poltergeist activity is to blame. Scully rejects his theory and looks into the medical history of Teddy and his older brother, Charlie., and comes to believe the siblings are victims of Munchausen Syndrome. As the case unrave...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 46 minEp. 61

Special Episode: Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024!

Happy New Year! We are recapping our 2023 and saying hello to 2024. We discuss our top 5 and so much more! Have a listen and we wish you an amazing new year! Do you have any X-Files related theories, stories, key points or podcast feedback? Please email us at TheXFilesChatRoomPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you. Please tell us how we can improve! You can find us on: Twitter @TXFChatRoomPod Instagram @TXFChatRoomPod TikTok @TXFChatRoomPod Resources: X-Files Wiki IMDB native-land.ca...

Dec 31, 20231 hr 36 min

Plus One (S11 Episode 3)

Jess and Dini travel back to January 17, 2018! ATTHS. Twice. Join us as we discuss our Top 5 moments from S11 EP 3, Plus One! Doppelgangers, a deadly game of hangman, and some serious afterglow. Mulder and Scully head to Virginia to investigate a case that leads them to take a closer look at twin siblings, Judy and Chucky Poundstone, as the possible suspects in a string of murders that may be caused by psychic phenomena. This episode was written by Chris Carter and directed by Kevin Hooks. Do yo...

Dec 25, 20232 hr 19 minEp. 60

Improbable (S9 Episode 13)

Reyes receives a round of applause, Scully opens fire on a door, and God dances a cha-cha-cha to a classic Cuban tune. Jessica and Dini travel back to April 7, 2002! Grab a 7&7 and a pack of Morleys and join us as we discuss our top 5 moments from S9 EP13, Improbable! When Reyes discovers a connection between a recent homicide and a series of unsolved murders using numerology as her guide, the search for the “Triple Zero Killer” gets underway. While Doggett and Scully try to help capture the...

Dec 13, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 59

Underneath (S9 Episode12)

Jessica and Dini travel back to March 31, 2002! We were relieved to clock out of this episode. Join us as we discuss our top 5 moments from S9 EP12, Underneath! Scully finds proof of planted evidence, Reyes comes up with some wild theories, and Doggett gets his heart broken. Doggett heads to New York City after he’s told DNA evidence has allowed for the release of a convicted killer named Bob Fassl. Thirteen years prior, Doggett arrested Fassl for the gruesome murder of a family living in Brookl...

Dec 06, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 58

Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space' (S3 Episode 20)

Jessica and Dini travel back to April 12, 1996! Listeners, be thou not afraid. No harm will come unto thee. Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S3 EP20, Jose Chung’s 'From Outer Space'! Aliens are abducted, Scully fangirls out, and Mulder eats an entire sweet potato pie. Mulder and Scully investigate a case involving the alleged alien abduction of two teenagers. Local law enforcement, Mulder, and Scully struggle to get to the truth of the matter after each of the witnesses reca...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 32 min

Syzygy (S3 Episode 13)

Jess and Dini travel back to January 26, 1996! Welcome to the land of the horny beast. Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S3 EP13, Syzygy! Evil teenage girls, a cosmic “G” spot, and the world’s most disgusting screwdriver. Mulder and Scully go to New Hampshire to assist a local detective with a case involving the mysterious murders of high school boys. Uncorroborated eyewitness accounts of demonic rituals being conducted usher in a panic, which leads the townspeople to believe...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 23 min

Mind's Eye (S5 Episode 16)

Jess and Dini travel back to April 19, 1998! Buckle up, stinkies! We’re going to Delaware. Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S5 Ep16, Mind’s Eye! O.J. Simpson references, a murder suspect with top-tier snarkiness, and Mulder gets labeled as a skeptic. Mulder and Scully head to Wilmington, DE to meet with a blind young woman named Marty Glenn who is being accused of murdering a local drug dealer. After Scully discovers a bloody glove at the crime scene, she travels to DC to ru...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 46 minEp. 55

Emily (S5 Episode 7)

Jess and Dini travel back to December 14, 1997! Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S5 Ep7, Emily! Scully discovers the reason why she’s unable to conceive a child, alien-human hybrids make a return, and Mulder bitch slaps a doctor. In the conclusion of this two-parter, Scully tries to fight for the life and care of her recently discovered daughter, Emily. Mulder joins her in San Diego and goes on a search for answers that could potentially save the child’s life, which leads hi...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 54

Christmas Carol (S5 Episode 6)

Jess and Dini travel back to December 7, 1997! Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from the S5 Ep 6, Christmas Carol! Tis’ the season for uncomfortable conversations, DNA tests, and dreams of the dead. While Scully visits with family in San Diego, she receives a mysterious phone call that leads her to a case involving a child that could possibly be the daughter of Scully’s deceased sister, Melissa. This episode was written by Vince Gilligan, Frank Spotnitz, and John Shiban. Directed...

Nov 01, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 53

Philefest 2023 Part 2 - Special Episode

Part 2 of Philefest 2023! Jess and Dini discuss Philefest layout, other Philes, unexpected wins, and what went wrong. Please enjoy us fanning over this spectacular event! Do you have any X-Files related theories, stories, key points or podcast feedback? Please email us at TheXFilesChatRoomPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you. Please tell us how we can improve! You can find us on: Twitter @TXFChatRoomPod Instagram @TXFChatRoomPod Resources: X-Files Wiki IMDB native-land.ca...

Sep 22, 20231 hr 27 min

Philefest 2023 Part 1 - Special Episode

Jess and Dini discuss Philefest 2023! Please enjoy part 1! We go over panels and autographs and also share a few interviews we got with our fellow philes. Do you have any X-Files related theories, stories, key points or podcast feedback? Please email us at TheXFilesChatRoomPodcast@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you. Please tell us how we can improve! You can find us on: Twitter @TXFChatRoomPod Instagram @TXFChatRoomPod Resources: X-Files Wiki IMDB native-land.ca...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 17 min

Kitsunegari (S5 Episode 8)

Jess and Dini travel back to January 4, 1998! It’s Fox hunting season in the XF universe. Join us as we discuss our top 5 moments from S5 Ep8, Kitsunegari! A familiar nemesis returns, a prosecutor is murdered, Mulder gets suspended, and Scully appears to shoot herself. After serial killer, Robert Patrick Modell, escapes from a Virginia prison, Skinner, Mulder, and Scully work together to try to capture him before he picks up where he left off. During their investigation, Mulder begins to suspect...

Sep 06, 20231 hr 43 minEp. 52

Folie à Deux (S5 Episode 19)

Jess and Dini travel back to May 10, 1998! Join us as we dial, smile, and discuss our top 5 moments from S5 Ep19, Folie à Deux. A giant insect, a hostage crisis, zombies, and one of the most excellent “shipper” lines of all time! When a disturbed call center employee, Gary Lambert, suspects his boss is a zombie-creating monster, he responds by taking his co-workers and Mulder hostage. As the tense situation unfolds, Mulder is shocked and horrified when he realizes he can see the monster too. The...

Aug 30, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 51

Per Manum (S8 Episode 13)

Jess and Dini travel back to February 18, 2001! Join us as we discuss our top 5 moments from S8 Ep13, Per Manum. Every doctor is a creep, Scully asks Mulder to be her baby daddy, and Doggett gets woken up in the middle of the night for a conversation that could’ve been an e-mail. When a man named Duffy Haskell comes to Doggett and Scully with the claim his wife was murdered by doctors after she gave birth to an alien, Scully realizes one of the doctors in question is hers. As Scully searches for...

Aug 23, 20231 hr 37 minEp. 50

Rm9sbG93ZXJz (Followers) (S11 Episode 7)

Jess and Dini travel back to February 28, 2018! Join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S11 Ep7, Followers (Rm9)! Robot sushi chefs, a personal massager, Scully’s house tries to kill her, and Mulder can’t find his way out of DC without a map. When a group of A.I. service workers becomes dissatisfied with Mulder and Scully’s interactions with them, they unleash a technological hell on the agents causing them to run for their lives. This episode was written by Shannon Hamblin and Kri...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 49

Empedocles (S8 Episode 11)

Jess and Dini travel back to April 22, 2001! Snuggle up with your creepiest doll, grab a slice of your favorite pizza, and join us as we discuss our top 5 favorite moments from S8 EP11, Empedocles! Scully is rushed to the hospital, Reyes has a vision, and Doggett wants to kick Mulder’s ass. Called to New Orleans to investigate a suspected satanic ritual murder, Reyes has a paranormal experience that may be connected to the tragic death of Doggett’s son, Luke. Tensions run high when Doggett disco...

Aug 09, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 48
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