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The X-Cast: An X-Files Podcast

The Truth is In Here…

Devoted X-Phile and podcast addict Tony Black, alongside a group of committed Philes, presents THE X-CAST: AN X-FILES PODCAST dedicated to exploring the series from its inception in 1993, up to the 2027 reboot and beyond.

Supported by a legion of co-hosts and guests, Tony will be picking apart each X-File, exploring the stories, characters and of course monsters that made the show the seminal TV experience of the 1990’s, and turned FBI Agents Fox Mulder & Dana Scully into iconic modern heroes.

Go with them on the journey. Just remember one thing…

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61. Roundtable #1 - Key X-Files Questions Nov 30, 2016

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THE X-CAST experiments this week by presenting our first X-FILES Roundtable, featuring writers involved in the X-Cast blog answering key TXF topic questions, posed by themselves and listeners of the show. Joining host Tony Black for the first Roundtable are Carl Sweeney, Sarah Blair, Baz Greenland and Paige Schector to discuss topics including... Could The X-Files survive without Mulder & Scully? Favourite Monster of the Week How might William feature in a theoretical Season 11? And which X-Files character would you most like to go for a drink with? Listen to find out the answers, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & guest Darren Mooney to discuss legendary episode, 'One Breath'...

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60. Interview: Mark Snow (Composer of The X-Files) Nov 25, 2016

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THE X-CAST takes a break from episodes this week as Tony Black, alongside fellow podcaster Brandon Shea-Mutala, interviews none other than the musical composer for The X-Files, Mark Snow. In this conversation, Mark talks about how he came to be involved in the series, the creation of his legendary music, and his contributions to Millennium and beyond. He also gives some insider hints about the status of SEASON 11 of The X-Files (which you may not find elsewhere!) and talks some fascinating stories about his career overall. Listen for this exclusive chat with Mark, and just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES THE X-FILES VOLUME 3 Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & returning guest Darren Mooney to talk the legendary 'One Breath'...

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59. 3 Nov 18, 2016

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at THE X-FILES Season 2 episode 7 - '3', written by Chris Ruppenthal, Glen Morgan & James Wong, directed by David Nutter. Following the mysterious disappearance of Scully, and with the X-Files re-opened, Mulder heads to Los Angeles on the hunt for the 'Unholy Trinity', a group of killers who he has been tracking across the country, whose appear to be conducting savage vampiric attacks. While hunting, Mulder becomes involved with Kristen, a beguiling young woman, who proceeds to drag him dangerously deep into her world... Joined once again by The X-Files Lexicon master Matt Allair, Tony looks at a largely unappreciated, divisive episode of the series. Plus Matt has another shot at the X-Quiz - can he beat his previous score? Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & returning guest Darren Mooney to talk Scully's return in 'One Breath'...

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58. Ascension Nov 11, 2016

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at THE X-FILES Season 2 episode 6 - 'Ascension', written by Paul Brown & directed by Michael Lange. Following the abduction of Scully from her home by Duane Barry, Mulder and the FBI marshal their forces as a manhunt to find her begins. Mulder, driven to obsession, finds a lead that could help him intercept Duane at his destination, Skyland Mountain, but as his duplicitous partner Alex Krycek is ordered to stop him, can Mulder save Scully before she's abducted by mysterious forces? Joined again by The Irish M0vie Blog writer, Darren Mooney, Tony examines one of the most seminal, important episodes in X-Files history. Plus Darren has another shot at the X-Quiz - can he beat his previous score? Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & returning guest Matt Allair to talk '3'...

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57. Duane Barry Nov 04, 2016

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at THE X-FILES Season 2 episode 5 - 'Duane Barry', written and directed by Chris Carter. After escaped psychiatric patient Duane Barry takes a travel agency hostage, Mulder and new partner Alex Krycek are drafted in to aid the hostage negotiation, as Duane claims to be an alien abductee. As Mulder increasingly gears the negotiation toward exploring Duane's experiences, Scully uncovers information on the man which could put both their lives in serious danger... Joined again by The Irish M0vie Blog writer, Darren Mooney, Tony examines one of the most seminal, important episode in X-Files history. Plus Darren has another shot at the X-Quiz - can he beat his previous score? Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES ARTWORK BY: J.J. Lendl BUY THE SEASON ONE ARTWORK PRINT SET Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & returning guest Darren Mooney to talk the second part of this story, 'Ascension'...

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56. John Kenneth Muir on The X-Files FAQ Oct 28, 2016

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THE X-CAST takes a break from episodes this week as Tony Black interviews best-selling author and The X-Files expert, John Kenneth Muir, all about his 2015 tome, The X-Files FAQ. In this conversation, John discusses his 5 Questions of X to gauge his fandom, and discusses with Tony the finer points of his book - how Chris Carter came to write the foreword, how the American political arena of the 1990's inspired the show's creation, the historical influences, and touchstones from TV and what The X-Files inspired, and more discussion on the world of Ten Thirteen. Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES THE X-FILES FAQ ON AMAZON Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & returning guest Darren Mooney to talk the legendary 'Duane Barry'...

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55. Sleepless Oct 21, 2016

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at THE X-FILES Season 2 episode 4 - 'Sleepless', written by Howard Gordon & directed by Rob Bowman. After the mysterious death of a man in his apartment with no clear cause of death, Mulder--following a tip off from a new clandestine contact--begins investigating reluctantly with new FBI partner, Alex Krycek. With the aid of Scully at Quantico, Mulder & Krycek discover evidence of a decades-old secret experiment involving sleep deprivation... Joined by Failed Critics writer and podcaster, Andrew Brooker, Tony takes a look at an important blend of standalone and mytharc X-Files episode. Along the way, Brooker has another crack at the X-Quiz - can he equal his previous top score for 'Lazarus'? Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES ARTWORK BY: J.J. Lendl BUY THE SEASON ONE ARTWORK PRINT SET Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony as he interviews best-selling film & TV author John Kenneth Muir on his book, The X-Files FAQ...

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54. Blood Oct 14, 2016

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at THE X-FILES Season 2 episode 3 - 'Blood', written by Glen Morgan & James Wong, with a story from Darin Morgan & directed by David Nutter. Mulder arrives in Franklin, Pennsylvania, a small town where people seem to be indiscriminately killing. He soon begins to find a connection to crop dusting and a nefarious government experiment involving subliminal messaging, which is steadily sending local everyman Ed Funsch out of control... Joined by Always Hold On to Smallville podcaster Zach Moore, Tony examines an unnerving, tense X-File. Along the way, Zach once again takes on X-Quiz - can he beat his previous score? Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES ARTWORK BY: J.J. Lendl BUY THE SEASON ONE ARTWORK PRINT SET Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & guest Andrew Brooker to talk 'Sleepless'...

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53. The Host Oct 07, 2016

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THE X-CAST continues with host Tony Black looking back at THE X-FILES Season 2 episode 2 - 'The Host', written by Chris Carter & directed by Daniel Sackheim. Called off his stakeout to investigate what appears to be a suspicious death but he considers a punishment by the FBI, Mulder soon comes to realise, with Scully's help, that he may be dealing with a parasitic lifeform called 'the Flukeman' that is attempting to reproduce... Joined by Awards Daily TV writer and podcaster, Clarence Moye, Tony takes a look at one of the most iconic monster episodes of The X-Files. Along the way, Clarence has another crack at the X-Quiz - can he beat his previous score? Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES ARTWORK BY: J.J. Lendl BUY THE SEASON ONE ARTWORK PRINT SET Next time on The X-Cast... join Tony & guest Zach Moore to talk 'Blood'...

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52. Little Green Men Sep 30, 2016

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Season 2 of THE X-CAST begins with host Tony Black looking, appropriately, at THE X-FILES Season 2 premiere - 'Little Green Men', written by Glen Morgan & James Wong, and directed by David Nutter. With the X-Files shut down, FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder is ready to quit before a connection in Congress tips him off about an alien transmission he has a 24 hour window to recover. As Mulder hunts the truth, erstwhile former partner, Special Agent Dana Scully, works to thwart shadowy government forces attempting to stop him... Joined by writer and massive X-Phile, Darren Mooney of the Irish Movie Blog, Tony explores an episode which set in motion the season which exploded The X-Files into the mainstream. Along the way, Darren answers the Five Questions of X, all about his fandom, and tackles the X-Quiz on the episode - can he equal the high score? Listen to find out, just remember... trustno1... FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ITUNES ARTWORK BY: J.J. Lendl BUY THE SEASON ONE ARTWORK PRINT SET (PS: huge thanks to the talented Will A for our new intro music - find him on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/iamwillaye)

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