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This Is Not Happening: Another X-Files Podcast

Film Reviews, TV & Film, TV Reviews

A couple of friends sit down and breakdown The X-Files episodes with fun, irreverent and sometimes insightful commentary. Join Mike and Andrew (with previous members) on their unique journey through one of sci-fi’s most important shows. The shenanigans never stop as they dig deep into each episode. Their friendly and at times antagonistic banter brings the discussion to life when debating the show’s story beats and merits. Join in on the fun!

Episodes
216
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 8 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

216 episodes, from the first

Season 5

  1. Redux

    Episode 1

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    After season four's dramatic cliffhanger we are brought back to Mulder's apartment to find out what really happened. He and Scully embark on different journeys to find the answers they need in this VERY different X-Files episode. It can be a bit of a slog at times, but it all pays off in the next episode.

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    47 min

Season 1

  1. Pilot

    Episode 1

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    A new day, a new X-Files Podcast! The episode that started it all! Join Mike and Andrew as they navigate the ins and outs of this episode, the beginning of a partnership that will last a lifetime and a show that became a phenomenon.

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    58 min

Season 5

  1. Redux II

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    The epic, and we mean EPIC, conclusion to Season 4's cliffhanger. Secrets are finally revealed, people are getting their sniper hours in, fingers are pointed and key players are killed. On top of all that, Mulder's life takes on a new meaning. Will he abandon everything he has believed up to this point?

    The guys break down this bulky and important turning point in the series. Dive in with us!

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    1 hr 6 min

Season 1

  1. Deep Throat

    Episode 2

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    A fan-favorite character is introduced. What secrets do Mike and Andrew uncover in this episode?

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    49 min
  2. Squeeze

    Episode 3

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    Praise for the first monster-of-the-week episode! From narrative to guts-acting, it's all positive. Join the hosts as they break open the case of Eugene Victor Tooms.

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    50 min

Season 5

  1. Unusual Suspects

    Episode 3

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    The Lone Gunmen get an origin story! Join Mike and Andrew as they talk about all the fun references and the construction of these beloved characters. The biggest question of the day: Can the trio of series guest stars carry an episode all by themselves? Also, Mike makes an impromptu phone call to an inside source of his own.

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    1 hr
  2. Detour

    Episode 4

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    Mulder misses an obvious sexual joke. The hosts wish the real X-Files spinoff would center around the two other bumbling FBI agents featured in this episode.

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    54 min

Season 1

  1. Conduit

    Episode 4

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    Mulder at Determination Level 9000!! David Duchovny ramps up the emotion in this episode as we get a glimpse into just how much his sister's abduction affects him.

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    58 min

Season 5

  1. The Post-Modern Prometheus

    Episode 5

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    Mike and Andrew welcome special guest, Kerry, to discuss the inspirations, creativity and possible pitfalls of some of the episode's mechanisms. Are you ready for black and white Mulder and Scully?

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    1 hr 38 min
  2. Christmas Carol/ Emily Two-Parter

    Episode 6

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    Two episodes in one! The guys examine all the ins and outs of these Scully-centric episodes. What shenanigans were the aliens up to here? Does Scully have any legal rights? Who birthed Emily? Does any of it matter at all? Tune in and find out.

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    1 hr 54 min

Season 1

  1. Ghost in the Machine

    Episode 7

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    The world's lamest artificial intelligence starts wreaking havoc upon an office building. It doesn't hesitate to kill people and then stop off for a smart-ass comment to...whoever may be listening. Mulder and Scully try to stop this murderous computer as the defense department seeks to utilize it.

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    1 hr 13 min
  2. Shadows

    Episode 6

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    The greatest secretary in the history of mankind is being tormented, but is it by a ghost or her boss? Both? Wait...what's happening here? Mike and Andrew break open this episode as our agents' investigation turns from the paranormal to Middle-Eastern extremism.

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    1 hr 5 min

Season 5

  1. Kitsunegari

    Episode 8

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    The guys try to decipher the rules behind Modell's powers. How does the sequel rank next to the original?

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    1 hr 5 min

Season 1

  1. Ice

    Episode 8

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    Trapped in an abandoned research facility, Mulder, Scully and a few other people grapple with a terrifying new organism. It relies heavily on stealth and takes over people one by one so you never know who is under its control...or who will die next. As an homage to John Carpenter's "The Thing," "Ice" is one for the books. A true gem.

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    59 min

Season 5

  1. Schizogeny

    Episode 9

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    A bit of a weird one here. Killer trees take vengeance on those who would harm the children of a small town. Sounds like a simple enough premise, but this episode tries way too hard and a lot gets lost in the mix. Mike and Andrew dive into this objectively NOT GOOD episode.

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    1 hr 14 min

Season 1

  1. Space

    Episode 9

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    Mulder and Scully take on a space ghost! Seriously...what is the motivation of this thing? Bad VFX, whimpering, a story that makes almost no sense...really the only thing missing here is Mulder not having his propeller hat. Mike and Andrew tackle this weird and objectively bad romp at NASA.

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    1 hr 6 min

Season 5

  1. Chinga

    Episode 10

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    A collaboration between Chris Carter and best-selling author Stephen King has to be a home run...right? The answer is--well, you'll just have to listen and find out! Killer dolls meet piss-poor makeup and FUCKING annoying songs.

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    1 hr 14 min

Season 1

  1. Fallen Angel

    Episode 10

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    Mulder goes Rambo and sneaks past a government quarantine. The official story is that a train carrying dangerous materials crashed, but Deep Throat has told Mulder otherwise. It was a UFO. Scully is tasked with reigning him in to halt his interference and save his career. Along the way we meet lovable and innocent Max Fennig, an intrepid soul in search of the truth himself with an important, if unknown, history of abduction. The Tacti-cool uniforms and dialogue of the military is on full display here.

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    1 hr 3 min

Season 5

  1. Kill Switch

    Episode 11

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    Without a doubt, this is Andrew's favorite techno-thriller episode. He can't come down from it even during the show. The big question here is...if there's a killer A.I. using a top-secret satellite weapon, how is the government not responding to the events in this episode?!

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    1 hr 14 min

Season 1

  1. Eve

    Episode 11

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    Clones all over the place! Our agents find themselves investigating a dark experiment gone horribly wrong.

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    1 hr 3 min