Gen X-Files: a Rewatch Podcast

S1E6 - Shadows; or, The X-Files Does Corporate Terrorism

This week in our rewatch of The X-Files, Dash & Melz (long-time fans and couple) and Angel (first-time watcher, Dash's mom) are dusting off an old hidden floppy disk and updating our résumés for season one, episode six: Shadows! We're talking workplace tension, a bipolar boss that bears a striking resemblance to Herman Munster, and an early spotting of our boy Tom Braidwood. We also figure out why Scully is always missing out on cool paranormal stuff - spoiler, it's her tiny little legs. Along the way, we're being haunted by impossible ladder situations, breaking into an impromptu X-Files-themed rendition of the Fresh Prince theme, and circling back to the fact that Mulder would totally ask if you've got games on your phone. If you're reading this, you're a friend. Questions, suggestions, hypnoregressions? Shoot us an email at GenXFilesPod@gmail.com.

S1E5 - The Jersey Devil; or, Mulder Goons to Cryptids

On this week’s episode of our rewatch of The X-Files, Melz and Dash (long-time fans and long-time couple) convince Angel (Dash’s mom and first-time watcher) to take a gamble on season one, episode five: The Jersey Devil! We’re talking corrupt tourist traps, mankind’s place in the food chain, and insufferable assholes that gargle gravel. Along the way, we meet the most divorced dad of all time, who spends the episode competing with Mulder in an intense “down bad” competition. Our deck is stacked this week as we witness Ryan Gosling on a cat’s ass, fondly remember Old Pete’s Feet (rest in peace), discuss Mulder’s possible proto-gooner tendencies, and react to the shocking revelation that Scully apparently thinks Mulder is cute. 😲 If you’re reading this, you’re a friend. Questions, suggestions, hypnoregressions? Make contact at GenXFilesPod@gmail.com!

S1E4 - Conduit; or, The Young Luigi Mangione Story

In the fourth episode of our rewatch of The X-Files, Melz and Dash (long-time fans, couple), and Angel (first-time watcher, Dash's mom) are unscrambling Conduit! We get a deeper look at Mulder's feelings about his missing sister, Scully's willingness to go along with his zaniness, and tabloid sensationalism. Along the way, we watch an 8 year old get perp walked, briefly discuss the dangers of Finger Viagra, witness the first inklings of David Duchovny's crying abilities, and discover what happens when Goo Mulder gets to third base. If you're reading this, you're a Friend. Questions, suggestions, hypnoregressions? Shoot us an email at GenXFilesPod@gmail.com

S1E3 - Squeeze; or, Percy "Pursed Lips" Wetmore Enters the Chat

In this third episode of our rewatch of The X-Files, Melz and Dash (long-time fans, couple) and Angel (first-time watcher, Dash's mom) are crawling into Squeeze to investigate local weirdo Eugene Victor Tooms for the first Monster of the Week episode! We're helped along the way by a very career-driven Gotham City cop who has a... very special place in his heart for Mulder. And speaking of help, we're squeezing in an extra helping of ridiculousness this week. We try to track down Donal Logue's D, examine the immense will-they-won't-they energy between him and Mulder, and ask the most important question of all: How long and skinny do it get? If you're reading this, you're a friend. Questions, suggestions, hypnoregressions? Shoot us an email at GenXFilesPod@gmail.com

S1E2 - Deep Throat; or, My Mom Gouges an Eye

In this second episode of our rewatch of The X-Files, Melz and Dash (long-time fans, a couple) and Angel (first-time watcher, Dash's mom) dig into "Deep Throat" as Mulder and Scully uncover shadowy military cover-ups, mysterious test flights, and a new informant that may know more than he's letting on. Along the way, my mom casually reveals she one gouged someone's eye, we wonder what Scully would be like if she were stoned, and we're optimistic about Mulder receiving some much-needed post-Deep Throat therapy. If you're reading this, you are a friend. Questions, suggestions, hypnoregressions? Email us at GenXFilesPod@Gmail.com!