The X-Cast: An X-Files Podcast

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71. Aubrey Feb 10, 2017

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at The X-Files Season 2 episode 12 - 'Aubrey', written by Sara B. Charno, and directed by Rob Bowman. In the small town of Aubrey, Missouri, a detective named BJ Morrow in a delirious outburst uncovers the long buried remains of two FBI agents missing since the 1940's. Mulder & Scully arrive to investigate BJ's strange discovery, and how it links to a historic series of violent murders in Aubrey, in which the word 'SISTER' was carved on the female victim's chests. When a new murder occurs, and BJ begins slipping into a strange madness, Mulder & Scully must face the question - nature or nurture? Joined once again by Trek FM's Melodic Treks podcaster Brandon Shea-Mutala, Tony examines a much deeper and more fascinating X-File than people often remember. Plus Brandon, for the first time, takes on the X-Quiz this week - can he make a top score? Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony as he examines the brand new book, The X-Files Origins: Agent of Chaos, with Secret Agendas contributing author George Ivanoff...

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70. Interview: Scott Bellis aka Max Fenig Feb 03, 2017

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THE X-CAST takes a break from episodes this week as Tony Black interviews, for the very first time, an actor who has appeared on The X-Files - guest star Scott Bellis, aka Max Fenig from S1's 'Fallen Angel' & S4's 'Tempus Fugit' & 'Max'. In this conversation, Scott discusses how he came to be cast on The X-Files during the early days of its production, his working dynamic with David Duchovny & Gillian Anderson, and his experiences filming 'Fallen Angel' and then returning for a pivotal role in S4's two-parter. Scott also discusses his wider career in TV, movies and especially theater, including what he's up to right now. Listen in for this exclusive chat with Scott, and just remember... trustno1... EMAIL / ITUNES / FACEBOOK / TWITTER Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony and guest Brandon Shea-Mutala to discuss Season Two, Episode 12 - 'Aubrey'...

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69. Excelsis Dei Jan 27, 2017

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at THE X-FILES Season 2 episode 11 - 'Excelsis Dei', written by Paul Brown, and directed by Stephen Surjik. Following the violent sexual attack on a nurse by what seems to be some kind of spirit being, Mulder and Scully head for the Excelsis Dei elderly care home after the nurse files a lawsuit against the Federal government, alleging one of the elderly patients raped her. What they find is a conspiracy among the patients to conceal a remarkable truth about how their chronic illnesses are receding, which may be tied to a sinister spiritual force... Joined once again by Failed Critics & Character Unlock podcaster Andrew Brooker, Tony takes a scalpel to what he and Brooker come to believe may be one of the worst X-Files of all time. Brooker also takes on the X-Quiz this week - can he equal his previous top scores? Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... (DISCRETION ADVISED: this episode features a heavier amount of profanity than usual and discusses some sensitive topics around the subject of sexual assault) EMAIL / ITUNES Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony for the show's first exclusive interview with a cast member, Max Fenig himself, Scott Bellis...

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68. Goblins Jan 20, 2017

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at the very first published novel in THE X-FILES world - 'Goblins', published by Harper Collins in 1994 and written by Charles Grant. In the small town of Marville, after a spate of seemingly unrelated deaths, Mulder & Scully are ordered by new FBI Section Chief Arlen Douglas to investigate. Joined by green junior agent Hank Webber and his tough partner Licia Andrews, and with Mulder's old reporter friend Carl Barelli close behind, they become embroiled in a small town community with secrets at a premium and a troubling local legend about a murderous 'goblin'... Joined by novelist and X-Cast blogger Sarah Blair, in her first appearance, Tony examines the differences between book and show, breaking down the characters, plot lines and prose. Plus Sarah gets a chance to discuss her debut novel, Darkness Shifting, very much inspired by The X-Files. Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES DARKNESS SHIFTING ON AMAZON Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony and returning guest Andrew Brooker to talk S2's 'Excelsis Dei'..

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67. Red Museum Jan 13, 2017

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at THE X-FILES Season 2 episode 10 - 'Red Museum', written by Chris Carter, and directed by Win Phelps. In the small town of Delta Glen, Wisconsin, Mulder and Scully investigate the mysterious disappearance of a teenage boy who reappeared bearing the words 'HE IS ONE' on his back, who the local sheriff believes may have been possessed. Drawn into probing the new age Church of the Red Museum as suspects, Mulder and Scully soon discover something far more insidious is happening in this town, something that may connect back to the death of one of Mulder's closest allies... Joined once again by friend and TV watcher Matt Latham, Tony reconceives an episode strangely tied into the greater mythology of the show, while Latham takes the X-Quiz - can he get full marks once again like he did with 'Space'? Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & writer Sarah Blair as they deconstruct the first ever X-Files tie-in novel, Charles Grant's 'Goblins'...

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66. Interview: Jonathan Maberry on The X-Files Origins & Anthologies Jan 06, 2017

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THE X-CAST takes a break from episodes this week as Tony Black interviews New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry, the mastermind behind the three X-Files prose anthology books. In this conversation, Jonathan discussed how Trust No One, The Truth Is Out There & Secret Agendas anthologies came to be, including how they're recognised canon by Chris Carter, and talks about the newly released young adult books Devil's Advocate & Agent of Chaos (written by Kami Garcia) involving teenage Mulder & Scully. Jonathan also discusses potential future X-Files projects and his upcoming work in a range of other genres and universes. Listen in for this exclusive chat with Jonathan, and just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES JONATHAN'S WEBSITE Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & returning guest Matt Latham to discuss S2 episode, 'Red Museum'...

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65. The X-Quiz 2016 Dec 26, 2016

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THE X-CAST brings you a very special episode to see out 2016, as Tony Black hosts the very first X-Quiz mega episode. Ten rounds of questions devoted to The X-Files and its cast & crew, from across the entire series run to date, with two teams in competition - Team QUIZQUEG aka Carl Sweeney & Sarah Blair, and Team THE GHOSTS WHO STOLE QUIZMAS aka Baz Greenland & in her debut on the show, Amy Walker. Who will reign supreme as the X-Champions 2016 - tune in, find out and test yourselves over your X-knowledge along the way, just remember... ...Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! (PS: this was a tricky edit so our sound quality may not be at our best here, with some lag in places especially. Blame Tony, sometimes he's rubbish! :)) FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony to usher in 2017 with an exclusive interview with New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry about the X-Files anthologies and brand new X-Files young adult novels, Agent of Chaos & Devil's Advocate...

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64. Firewalker Dec 16, 2016

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at THE X-FILES Season 2 episode 9 - 'Firewalker', written by Howard Gordon, and directed by David Nutter. After the mysterious disappearance of legendary vulcanologist Dr. Daniel Trepkos inside Mount Avalon, where he was heading a scientific expedition with the experimental 'Firewalker' probe, Mulder & Scully--now back at work and back on the case--are called in to make contact with the radio silent volcano research team. What they find are a group of scientists in grave danger and the possible existence of a new, silicon-based life form... Joined for the first time by writer/composer Jade Shames, Tony examines this quite forgettable, regular X-File. Jade also takes the 5 Questions of X and discusses his contribution to the X-Files: Secret Agendas prose anthology, 'Give Up the Ghost... Listen to find out more, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES THE X-FILES: SECRET AGENDAS ON AMAZON Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & the X-Cast blog team for the very first end of year X-Quizcast!

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63. Millennium After the Millennium Dec 09, 2016

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THE X-CAST doesn't just change pace but also show this week as Tony Black looks at MILLENNIUM, and the upcoming documentary about the show to celebrate 20 years since it premiered, Millennium After the Millennium. Talking to producers Troy Foreman & Jason Morris, Tony examines this exciting new project set to debut in 2017, featuring exclusive interviews with creator Chris Carter, star Lance Henriksen, and beyond. They discuss how the documentary came to be, tease what we can expect from it, while Troy discusses his contributions to the Back to Frank Black fan campaign & Jason talks his classic web series spin-off, Millennium: Apocalypse. Plus Tony asks them the big question... will Millennium one day return to our screens? Listen to find out, just remember... this is who we are... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES MILLENNIUM AFTER THE MILLENNIUM HOMEPAGE Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & guest, IDW Publishing's The X-Files: Secret Agendas writer Jade Shames, to discuss Season 2's 'Firewalker'...

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62. One Breath Dec 02, 2016

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at THE X-FILES Season 2 episode 8 - 'One Breath', written by Glen Morgan & James Wong, and directed by RW. Goodwin. Scully reappears in hospital, out of nowhere, in a coma and at death's door. As her family, including spiritually-minded elder sister Melissa, prepare themselves for Dana's natural passing, Mulder in his desperate bid to find the conspiratorial government forces responsible begins a blood-soaked campaign of vengeance. Meanwhile, on the bridge between two worlds, Scully is tethered to mystical forces as she chooses whether to remain or pass on... Joined again by The Irish M0vie Blog writer, Darren Mooney, Tony examines one of the greatest and most powerful episodes in the X-Files. Plus Darren has another shot at the X-Quiz - can he get a perfect ten (or six)? Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & guests Troy Foreman & Jason Morris to discuss their Millennium documentary, Millennium After the Millennium...

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