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The XX Files Podcast

The XX Files is an X-Files rewatch podcast with two queer intersectional feminists who really don't like the X-Files. Join Alison and Courtney on a spooky adventure as they re-watch and recap all 9 seasons of this cult TV classic.
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Now displaying: May, 2016
May 31, 2016

Join Courtney and Alison as they discuss S02E11 of the X-Files – “Excelsis Dei” – Please be aware that this episode of the XX Files is a frank discussion of the subject matter in this Season 2 episode, including rape, victim blaming, elder abuse and racism. We found it particularly difficult based on the filming location and the historical implications it holds for our city.

This was a hard one for us, but we would rather talk about it than avoid the episode altogether. Thanks for listening, but if you’d rather skip this one, we totally get it.

May 24, 2016

In our world, unexplained phenomena are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups: the mysterious beings who perpetrate these events, and The FBI Agents who investigate them. These are their stories…

Join Courtney and Alison as they recap S02E10 of the X-Files – “Red Museum” – and learn about amazing unsolved mysteries such as what former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien is doing in this small Wisconsin town, how to keep rural teen boys in check, and whether anyone will actually respond to our hosts incredibly personal questions.

May 17, 2016

In our world, unexplained phenomena are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups: the mysterious beings who perpetrate these events, and The FBI Agents who investigate them. These are their stories…

Join Courtney and Alison as they recap S02E09 of the X-Files – “Firewalker” – and learn about amazing unsolved mysteries such as the little-known weather-centric Tommy Jones disaster vehicle “Hail to the Chief,” where Mulder got his degree, and how to keep up the goofs when you’ve eaten your weight in pancakes in the middle of a summer afternoon.

May 10, 2016

In our world, unexplained phenomena are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups: the mysterious beings who perpetrate these events, and The FBI Agents who investigate them. These are their stories…

Join Courtney and Alison as they recap S02E08 of the X-Files – “One Breath” – and learn about amazing unsolved mysteries such as how Reiki works, what really happened to Charlie Scully, and how multi-platinum recording artist Sting could help you kill a ghost.

May 3, 2016

In our world, unexplained phenomena are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups: the mysterious beings who perpetrate these events, and The FBI Agents who investigate them. These are their stories…

Join Courtney and Alison as they recap S02E07 of the X-Files – “3” – and learn about amazing unsolved mysteries such how to get the most bang for your buck out of the visual imagery in your mis-en-scene, how the ladies of the XX Files like their yonic loaves, and the most fun you’ll ever have with twelve friends in a hot tub. Also don’t miss the official debut of our new segment “How It Should Have Ended” with an amazing intro jingle by the incomparable Sasja Smolders.

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