Podcast
Revisiting The X Files
On this new podcast, I am going to take you on a magical journey through the excellence that is The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
- Episodes
- 28
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 48 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 3 weeks ago
Episodes
28 episodes, newest first
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46 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 28
Season 1, Episode 28
Show notes
Welcome to the 28th episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's 28th episode explores Season Five of The X Files, discussing episodes 7 through 11 and the stories they encapsulate, the characters, the writers and directors.
The episodes discussed are "Emily", "Kitsunegari", "Schizogeny", "Chinga" and "Kill Switch".
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalcavernpodcasting
Email: billiscricket@gmail.com
Twitter: @WestKiama
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @metalcavernpodcasting
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1 hr 10 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 27
Season 1, Episode 27
Show notes
Welcome to the 27th episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's 21st episode explores Season Five of The X Files, discussing episodes 1 through 6 and the stories they encapsulate, the characters, the writers and directors.
The episodes discussed are "Redux", "Redux II", "Unusual Suspects", "Detour", "The Post-Modern Prometheus" and "Christmas Carol".
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalcavernpodcasting
Email: billiscricket@gmail.com
Twitter: @WestKiama
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @metalcavernpodcasting
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38 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 26 - Season 4 Wrap
Season 1, Episode 26
Show notes
Welcome to the 26th episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's 26th episode explores Season Four of The X Files, wrapping up the series and discussing the episodes, the characters, the writers and directors, as well as offering the hosts ranking of the Season Four episodes from least best to best best.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @metalcavernpodcasting
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revisiting the X-Files
02:52 Season 4 Overview
14:00 Writing and Directing
16:25 Mulder, Scully and Skinner
21:29 Cancer Man and Other Characters
26:08 Season Four Episodes Ranked 24 to 1
33:53 Episode End
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41 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 25
Season 1, Episode 25
Show notes
Welcome to the 25th episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's 25th episode explores Season Four of The X Files, discussing episodes 21 through 24 and the stories they encapsulate, the characters, the writers and directors.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @metalcavernpodcasting
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revisiting the X-Files
02:00 S04E21: Zero Sum
12:19 S04E22: Elegy
22:17 S04E23: Demons
27:29 S04E24: Gethsemane
38:21 Episode End
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51 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 24
Season 1, Episode 24
Show notes
Welcome to the 24th episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's 24th episode explores Season Four of The X Files, discussing episodes 16 through 20 and the stories they encapsulate, the characters, the writers and directors.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @metalcavernpodcasting
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revisiting the X-Files
02:44 S04E16: Unrequited
08:19 S04E17: Tempus Fugit
15:59 S04E18: Max
31:06 S04E19: Synchrony
38:36 S04E20: Small Potatoes
47:34 Episode End
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42 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 23
Season 1, Episode 23
Show notes
Welcome to the 23rd episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's 23rd episode explores Season Four of The X Files, discussing episodes 11 through 15 and the stories they encapsulate, the characters, the writers and directors.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revisiting the X-Files
03:33 S04E11: El Mundo Gira
08:47 S04E12: Leonard Betts
18:57 S04E13: Never Again
24:40 S04E14: Memento Mori
33:23 S04E15: Kaddish
39:05 Episode End
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44 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 22
Season 1, Episode 22
Show notes
Welcome to the 22nd episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's 22nd episode explores Season Four of The X Files, discussing episodes 6 through 10 and the stories they encapsulate, the characters, the writers and directors.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revisiting the X-Files
01:56 S04E06: Sanguinarium
08:46 S04E07: Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man
16:48 S04E08: Tunguska
22:50 S04E09: Terma
30:16 S04E10: Paper Hearts
39:22 Episode End
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52 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 21
Season 1, Episode 21
Show notes
Welcome to the 21st episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's 21st episode explores Season Four of The X Files, discussing episodes 1 through 5 and the stories they encapsulate, the characters, the writers and directors.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revisiting the X-Files
02:28 S04E01: Herrenvolk
12:16 S04E02: Home
23:30 S04E03: Teliko
30:16 S04E04: Unruhe
38:54 S04E05: The Field Where I Died
47:36 Episode End
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37 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 20 - Season 3 Wrap
Season 1, Episode 20
Show notes
Welcome to the twentieth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's twentieth episode explores Season Three of The X Files, wrapping up the series and discussing the episodes, the characters, the writers and directors, as well as offering the hosts ranking of the Season Three episodes from least best to best best.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Chapters
00:00 Revisiting The X Files Season Three Wrap Up
03:48 Season 3 Overview
10:07 Writing and Directing
15:40 Characters - Mulder and Scully
17:47 Characters - X
20:15 Characters - Skinner
21:38 Characters - The Smoking Man
23:39 Characters - Alex Krycek
24:35 Characters - Syndicate and Guest Stars
26:20 Bill Ranks Season 3 Episodes
34:12 Episode Conclusion
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48 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 19
Season 1, Episode 19
Show notes
Welcome to the nineteenth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's nineteenth episode explores Episodes 21 to 24 of Season Three of The X Files.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revisiting the X-Files
01:13 Feedback and Listener Engagement
02:49 S03E21: Avatar
14:06 S03E22: Quagmire
24:16 S03E23: Wetwired
34:48 S03E24: Talitha Cumi
45:09 Episode 19 End
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46 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 18
Season 1, Episode 18
Show notes
Welcome to the eighteenth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's eighteenth episode explores Episodes 16 to 20 of Season Three of The X Files.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Chapters
00:00 Listener Feedback on Previous Episodes
03:33 S03E16: Apocrypha
12:31 S03E17: Pusher
21:11 S03E18: Teso Dos Bichos
26:09 S03E19: Hell Money
34:54 S03E20: Jose Chung's "From Outer Space"
43:00 Episode 18 End
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49 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 17
Season 1, Episode 17
Show notes
Welcome to the seventeenth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's seventeenth episode explores Episodes 11 to 15 of Season Three of The X Files.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revisiting The X-Files
02:03 Exploring Episode 11: Revelations
11:07 Diving into Episode 12: War of the Coprophages
19:51 Analyzing Episode 13: Syzygy
27:15 Unpacking Episode 14: Grotesque
35:21 Examining Episode 15: Piper Maru
46:30 Conclusion and Future Episodes
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53 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 16
Season 1, Episode 16
Show notes
Welcome to the sixteenth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's sixteenth episode explores Episodes 6 to 10 of Season Three of The X Files.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Feedback Recap
02:52 S03E06: 2Shy
11:01 S03E07: The Walk
18:33 S03E08: Oubliette
27:51 S03E09: Nisei
36:52 S03E10: 731
50:39 Podcast Contacts
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50 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 15
Season 1, Episode 15
Show notes
Welcome to the fifteenth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's fifteenth episode explores Episodes 1 to 5 of Season Three of The X Files.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
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1 hr 17 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 14: My Favourite Episodes with Michael
Season 1, Episode 14
Show notes
Welcome to the fourteenth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's fourteenth episode features X Files lifelong fan Michael. In a fun and interesting interview, Michael shares his memories of The X Files and discusses what the show has meant to him, as well as talking about his own list of his ten favourite episodes.
You can also check out Michael's own podcasts at the following links:
Lord of Adders Black - A Blackadder Podcast: Lord of Adders Black: A Blackadder Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
Eat the Pudding - A Simpsons Podcast: Eat The Pudding: A Simpsons Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Chapters
00:00 Interview with Michael: Q&A on X Files Memories
16:23 1. The Host
21:41 2. Humbug
27:13 3. Anasazi
32:48 4. Quagmire
37:35 5. Home
43:13 6. Gethsemane
48:51 7. The Post-Modern Prometheus
54:16 8. Bad Blood
01:00:31 9. Triangle
01:05:23 10. Mulder and Scully Meets the Were-Monster
01:11:09 Michael and Podcasts
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40 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 13 - Season 2 Wrap
Season 1, Episode 13
Show notes
Welcome to the twelfth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's thirteenth episode explores a summation of the parts of Season Two of The X Files, discussing the series plot, the characters and their interactions, the direction and writers, as well as offering my own rankings of the episodes.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Season Two Wrap-Up
02:10 Bill's Summation of Season Two - the Highs and Lows
10:21 The Mulder and Scully Relationship
15:04 The Arrival of X
17:51 Skinner and The Smoking Man
21:15 The Great Alex Krycek
23:40 Writing and Directing Changes
26:09 Bill's Episode Rankings for Season 2
36:08 Podcast Notes and Contacts
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44 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 12
Season 1, Episode 12
Show notes
Welcome to the twelfth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's twelfth episode explores Episodes 21 to 25 of Season Two of The X Files.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Summary
In this episode of the podcast, Bill Peters revisits Season 2 of The X-Files, providing detailed reviews of episodes 21 to 25. He explores themes of horror, supernatural elements, and the dynamics between Mulder and Scully. Each episode is analysed for its narrative structure, character development, and overall impact, culminating in a reflection on the season as a whole.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back to Revisiting the X-Files
02:40 S02E21: The Calusari
09:08 S02E22: F. Emasculata
17:12 S02E23: Soft Light
25:18 S02E24: Our Town
32:20 S02E25: Anasazi
41:23 Episode 12 Conclusion
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46 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 11
Season 1, Episode 11
Show notes
Welcome to the eleventh episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's eleventh episode indulges in a little listener feedback before we explore Episodes 16 to 20 of Season Two of The X Files.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @westkiama
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Summary
In this episode of Revisiting the X-Files, host Bill Peters delves into several episodes from the iconic series, providing insights, listener feedback, and detailed analyses of key episodes. The discussion covers the evolution of the show's alien mythology, character development, and the balance between standalone episodes and overarching narratives. Bill shares his ratings and personal reflections on the episodes, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Chapters
00:00 Listener Feedback
05:40 S02E16: Colony
13:29 S02E17: End Game
22:59 S02E18: Fearful Symmetry
28:15 S02E19: Dod Kalm
34:57 S02E20: Humbug
42:37 Episode 11 End
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47 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 10
Season 1, Episode 10
Show notes
Welcome to the tenth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's tenth episode indulges in a little listener feedback before we explore Episodes 11 to 15 of Season Two of The X Files.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @realmetalkevin
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Summary
In this episode of Revisiting the X-Files, Bill Peters reviews five episodes from Season 2, discussing themes of supernatural occurrences, psychological trauma, and societal issues. Each episode is analysed for its narrative structure, character development, and overall impact, with a focus on the evolving dynamics between Mulder and Scully. The conversation highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of the episodes, providing insights into the storytelling techniques used in the series.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:48 Listener Feedback
03:11 S02E11: Excelsis Dei
11:23 S02E12: Aubrey
19:13 S02E13: Irresistible
27:26 S02E14: Die Hand Die Verletzt
36:41 S02E15: Fresh Bones
43:59 Episode 10 End
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1 hr 1 min
Revisiting The X Files Episode 9
Season 1, Episode 9
Show notes
Welcome to the ninth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.
Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.
So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.
Today's ninth episode indulges in a little listener feedback before we explore Episodes 6 to 10 of Season Two of The X Files.
You can contact the podcast and leave feedback at the following locations:
Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com
Twitter: @realmetalkevin
Bluesky: @metalkevin.bsky.social
Instagram: @realmetalkevin
Patreon: @RealMetalKevin
Summary
In this episode of Revisiting the X-Files, host Bill Peters delves into the intricacies of Season 2, analyzing episodes such as 'Ascension', '3', 'One Breath', 'Firewalker', and 'Red Museum'. He discusses listener feedback, character development, and the overall impact of these episodes on the series. This episode discusses two absolute classic episodes of the series, and also at least one real dud.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Revisiting the X-Files
01:47 Feedback and Listener Engagement
04:02 S02E06: Ascension
16:06 S02E07: 3
23:55 S02E08: One Breath
41:13 S02E09: Firewalker
49:48 S02E10: Red Museum
58:51 Episode 9 End
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