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.

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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

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.

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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

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 twelfth episode explores Episodes 1 to 5 of Season Three of The X Files.

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Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

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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

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Email: ⁠billiscricket@hotmail.com⁠

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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

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.

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Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

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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

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.

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Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

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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

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.

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Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

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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